Food Protection Trends - December 2010 - (Page 794)

from the executive director t is somewhat unbelievable, but December is here and we are closing in on the end of 2010! The end of the year brings a good time to look back on past accomplishments and also to look ahead to what the New Year may bring. One important aspect of 2011 is that it will mark the One Hundred Year Anniversary for the association now known as the International Association for Food Protection! More on this subject later, because first, I want to look back at 2010. On page 839, we have presented the financial results for IAFP operations. After a poor performance for our year ending August 31, 2009 (a loss of $400,000), we are overjoyed to report a rebound to revenue exceeding expense by an amount of $226,000 for the year ending August 31, 2010. This was a result of many efforts to reduce spending and increase revenues during the year. Of course, IAFP 2010 contributed significantly to the year end financial results. With record attendance, record exhibitor participation and record sponsorship revenues, we could not go wrong! For IAFP 2010, we made a number of calculated attempts to reduce our expenses. Some were very successful and others were not. Just to note here, meal size and quality of food was not one of our expense reduction efforts! We were surely happy with the IAFP 2010 meeting results in all ways. Other accomplishments for 2010 that come to mind include our additional growth in Membership. We now total 3,500, an increase of more than 125 over last year at the same time. When compared to just three years ago, we have increased Membership by 375 and if we look back six years, Membership has “COMMENTARY” I By DAVID W. THARP, CAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR “One important aspect of 2011 is that it will mark the One Hundred Year Anniversary for the association” increased by nearly 600. These increases are just incredible, especially when you hear most organizations are decreasing in their numbers of members. This coupled with the significant increase in Membership from outside of North America shows why IAFP accepted the challenge to be more involved internationally. Speaking of our international involvement, in 2010 we have again supported the Dubai International Food Safety Conference (DIFSC) in Dubai; held our European Symposium on Food Safety (in Dublin); actively participated and supported the IAFP Latin America Symposium on Food Safety in Bogota, Colombia; became the Global Sponsor of the China International Food Safety and Quality Conference (CIFSQ) held in Shanghai, China; and we were included as a supporter of the 2nd Turkish Food Safety Congress in Istanbul. Many of these conferences are now entering their fourth, fifth or sixth year with IAFP’s participation and I believe this has had a direct effect on our Membership growth. During 2011, we look forward to our continued involvement in these conferences. Further to the international Membership growth for IAFP, we have seen a large increase in attendance from people outside of North America. For IAFP 2010, we saw 22% of attendees come from outside of North America. Four or five years ago, we typically would have 10% to 12% of our attendees join us from outside of North America. So, with Membership increasing and Annual Meeting attendance increasing along with our more active participation and visibility at international meetings; it is clear to me what is driving our growth! In addition to the meetings mentioned above, our Executive Board Speaker Program for Affiliate organizations also has boosted our international presence. In 2010, Board Members participated in Affiliate meetings in both Mexico and New Zealand. This is in addition to representation at the Ontario and Quebec meetings in Canada. Our 794 FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS | DECEMBER 2010

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Food Protection Trends - December 2010

Food Protection Trends - December 2010
Sustaining Members
Reflections of Your President
Commentary From the Executive Director
Role of Package Type on Shelf-Life of Fresh Crab Meat
Risk Factors Associated With Prevalence of Foodborne Pathogens in Rural Households of Colorado With and Without Ruminant Animals
Highlights of Iafp's Latin America Symposium on Food Safety
IAFP 2011 Award Nominations
IAFP Committee, Pdg, Task Force and Affiliate Council Mission Statements
New Members
What’s Happening in Food Safety
Industry Products
Coming Events
Index to Volume 30
Advertising Index
Journal of Food Protection Table of Contents
Audiovisual Library Order Form
Booklet Order Form
Membership Application

Food Protection Trends - December 2010