Foundation...
Support the IFSA Educational Foundation by
participating in the Old Montreal Walk-a-Thon. Money raised
will benefit the industry by continuing to support and establish
educational opportunities. Enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow
participants and the ambiance of this most interesting historical
walk.
Montreal... The culture is rich and is certain
to offer something for everyone, whether it be outdoor activities,
shopping or taking in a show. A destination easy to reach and
just as easy to navigate, Montreal was designed with the curious
wanderer in mind.
Fun Night... is back!
This year’s Fun Night Extravaganza will be themed “The
Streets of Montreal” and will offer all the sights and
sounds of a real street carnival. A specially selected jazz
band, The J.B. Quartet, will be performing for your listening
and dancing pleasure.
Trade Show...
This year’s Trade Show promises to be every bit as all
encompassing as last year’s… visit booths offering
goods and services from (quite literally!) soup to nuts, including
the latest in new products and ideas with unmatched networking
opportunities!
Education...
Distinguished speakers and planned sessions include:
The IFSA Keynote speaker, John Cassis, uses a rare blend of
humor, entertainment and content to entertain his audiences.
John incorporates real-life examples into his presentations
by sharing his experiences as a major league baseball player,
minister, business owner and publisher. He is president of
The Cassis Group, a consulting firm specializing in leadership,
team building and motivation.
An update
from Dan McQuaid, a Principle Security Inspector from the
Transportation Security Administration, who works directly
with major international air carriers on security related
operational issues.
A culinary
workshop featuring discussions on new food trends, cost effective
ideas and the latest innovations in airline foods-as presented
by David Groll, Director Culinary Development and Executive
Chef of International Food Ingredients, and Bob Rosar, Corporate
Executive Chef of Gate Gourmet.
An introduction
to the IFCA/IFSA World Food Safety Guidelines-a two-year joint
collaboration that represents an effective food safety control
concept applicable to airline catering establishments world-wide,
accepted by
international airlines as the basic reference document for
airline catering food safety. Presenters will be IFSA and
IFCA Government Affairs Committee Chairpersons Julie Butner
and Lionel Wilton, respectively.
The President's Gala...
This year’s banquet will feature the presentation of
the fourth annual IFSA/ IFCA Presidents’ Award. This
award is designed to recognize individuals or a group for
outstanding achievements in the areas of humanitarian service,
dedication to the industry and its associations, or to improvement
of the environment. These achievements are characterized by
a passion to excel, and a commitment to the betterment of
the industry without regard to personal reward for the individual
or his/her company. Inductees to the Presidents’ Award
Roll of Honor will also be honored during the banquet.
In addition
to the IFSA/IFCA Presidents’ Award, the J.J. O’Neill
and Jenny Poole Scholarships will be awarded during the President's
Banquet.
So, come
enjoy dinner and dancing to the high-energy sound of Soulville
in grand IFSA style. And remember, as is tradition, guest
chefs will assist in the preparation of the banquet. This
year’s guests are: Phil Butler with LSG Sky Chefs, Mike
Baumgart with Gourmet Foods Inc., and John Boerkamp and Robert
Volstuben with Air Canada.
The final
official IFSA function ends at 11:30 pm. Please do not schedule
any hospitality suite activity prior to that time.
Banquet
Reservations
Individual seats and/or tables may be reserved for the annual
IFSA President’s Banquet on Tuesday, April 29. Each
fully registered attendee will receive a voucher in the conference
registration packet good for one seat at the banquet. On site,
vouchers are to be exchanged for a banquet ticket, and the
ticket (not the voucher) gains admittance to the Banquet.
Further information regarding voucher exchanges will be provided
to all conference registrants.
Need More Reasons to come?
Exchange Rate… The
exchange rate has never been better-you can buy more with
your money in Montreal and are even able to have the national
tax refunded to you upon exiting the country… your dollars
stretch further in Montreal, a world-class destination for
all.
Networking… Where else
do these key industry contacts come together? The networking
opportunities are fantastic at IFSA conferences, where a uniquely
focused group of people converge.
The Gala… Don’t
forget your tuxedo and festive attire for the annual President’s
Gala. You’ll enjoy a special performance of Cirque du
Soleil, a four-star meal and, after dinner, dance your cares
away to the sounds of Soulville, the same band that entertained
us last year.
Scheduling
of Non-IFSA Functions
Please remember that no events are to be scheduled in conflict
with official IFSA events. This would include hospitality
suites, special breakfasts or dinners, recreational activities,
including transportation or similar events.
Children
Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to attend any
of the IFSA functions. Children 16 and older may attend evening
functions by purchasing a badge for a particular function.
Please note that there are no special prices for children.
Badges for each function will be available at the registration
desk.
