Briefs 1999

FM Staff

Want some assistance in nominating an outstanding foodservice leader for the annual IFMA Silver Plate awards? Then check out the completed sample nomination form under the What’s New section of IFMA’s website (www.ifmaworld.org). You can download a nomination form too.

To educate and train foodservice professionals about food allergies and related issues, the Food Allergy & Analyphlaxis Network (FAAN) and the NRA have compiled a Food Allergy Training program. The bi-lingual video and manual includes several how-to demonstrations in food prep and service and a section on what to do in an emergency situation. Costs range from $49.95-$139.90, depending on which parts of the program you purchase. For more info, call FAAN at 703-691-3179.

Shirley Everett has been named Associate Vice Provost, Residential and Dining Enterprises at Stanford University. Formerly the director of dining services at Stanford, Everett will now oversee a $100 million operating budget that includes student housing, dining and support services.