branch membership awards

BRANCH MEMBERSHIP AWARDS

PREPARATION Pour on the praise for volunteer efforts. Reward and recognize every effort, every time. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT since it is often the only form of compensation members may receive.

EXECUTIVE DECISIONS

• Set budget for plaques, awards and program. • Assign an Awards Chairperson for Branch Awards • Decide on the number of awards to be given at Branch level. • Set deadlines for nominations and voting for Branch Awards.

✩✩✩✩✩ EMPOWERMENT PRINCIPLES Keep up the heat on the IFSEA mission at all times with:

v Fun

v Networking

v Educational Development

v Recognition

v Students

BASIC RECIPE

YIELD: At least two Branch Awards per year

ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS

• Criteria for Branch Awards • Member of the Year • Foodservice Professional of the Year • Board of Director and Committee Chair Awards

BASIC EQUIPMENT

• Plaques • Certificates • Gifts

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CRITERIA FOR BRANCH AWARDS q Create your own objective standards. q Have Board of Directors nominate and vote for some of the membership awards.

For example:

• Member of the Year • Rookie of the Year • Sponsor/Supporter of the Year. • Member Generator • Media Award • Humanitarian Award

q Set your deadlines - Schedule your calendar backwards to insure a realistic and

flexible time table

• Determine the date the awards will be given. • Order the plaques and awards and find out how long it takes to engrave. • Set voting deadline at least three days before the engraver needs the

information. • Send ballots to membership. Deadline is no longer than one week. • Send nomination forms to membership. Deadline is no longer than one

week.


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THE AWARDS PROGRAM q Provide a written program and an agenda for attendees. q Build the intensity and anticipation for each award. Give the criteria for each award

and introduce the nominees. q Give each recipient a maximum of 2 minutes for an acceptance speech, q Save the best for last - President's Award, Member of the Year, Food Service

Professional of the Year, whichever has the most me your branch.

PUBLICITY

q Include pictures and brief descriptions of Branch Award recipients in monthly mailer. Everyone loves to see their picture when they receive recognition.

PUBLICITY TO THE COMMUNITY q Send press releases about award recipients to:

• Local foodservice trade publication(s) or periodicals(s). • Business Section of your local newspaper. • Food Section of your local newspapers. • Local newspapers specializing in local and regional business

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

• Provide some awards that require votes from membership. Best location, Best

speaker, Foodservice Professional of the Year, Champion Backer of the Year. Don't forget to invite them to the Awards Banquet - it gives them publicity too!

• Omit "Supplier of the Year" as an award. The connotation of supplier generally

reflects the large distributors and companies. Many times the most deserving company is small and may not fit the image of "supplier". Consider "supporter", "sponsor", or "backer", instead.

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TYPES OF BRANCH AWARDS q Rookie of the Year q Branch President’s Award q Foodservice Professional of the Year q Member Generator q Best Meeting Location and Meal q Best Sponsor q Sponsor/Supporter of the Year q Champion Backer of the Year q Media Award q Humanitarian Award

AWARDS PROGRAM

q Year-end Awards Program q Installation of Officers and Board of Directors q Passing of the Gavel q Brief Message from In-Coming President.

TRADE SECRETS

CRITERIA FOR BRANCH AWARDS • Save time and money with IFSEA Sponsor Spike Lawrence. Call Gary Imhoff at

1-800-429-2734 for the entire line of affordable IFSEA approved plaques and awards.

• Create at least one award that Board of Directors are not eligible. Board nominates

and votes for the winner. Consider Member of the Year in this category. • Be mindful of the number of awards going to Board of Directors. Try to give more

awards to members, especially new members. Your Board of Directors deserve recognition for their efforts and your members NEED MORE to stay involved.

THE AWARDS PROGRAM • KEEP IT MOVING! There is nothing worse than trying to emulate the Academy

Awards by dragging the ceremony down with lengthy acceptance speeches and bad jokes.

INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP

AWARDS

PREPARATION Whip up nominations to honor the "cream of the crop" of your Branch, from your Board of Directors and the most active members. They have all received recognition at the Branch level more than once. Take it one step higher. International Awards recognize members that have made significant contribution(s) for the success of International and Branch programs and objectives. The first step of the International Awards ladder is Certificate of Merit. Every Branch usually has two or three Board members that qualify for this award. You can never do enough for Board members that consistently go above and beyond the call of duty. Plus, it gives you a chance to strut your stuff! Many Branch leaders also get involved at the International level. A Branch can also nominate their members for the Distinguished Service Citation and higher awards. These are all based on outstanding activity and involvement at the International level.

EXECUTIVE DECISIONS • Branch Executive Committee is the nomination committee for International

Awards. • Review most recent International Awards criteria. Set timely deadlines to

gather appropriate information and • complete awards application.

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EMPOWERMENT PRINCIPLES Keep up the heat on the IFSEA mission at all times with:

v Fun v Networking v Educational Development v Recognition v Students

BASIC RECIPE

YIELD: Submit at least two applications for International Awards.

ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS Member(s) that meet the International Awards criteria (in order of precedence)

• Dignified Order of the Dinner Gong (DODG) • Peter Gust Economu • Food Service Industry Award of Excellence

• Distinguished Service Citation

• Chairman of the Board's Award • Certificate of Merit

BASIC EQUIPMENT

• Most recent set of Awards Criteria from HQ (check date in lower right hand comer)

• Members that meet the criteria for these awards.


q Analyze your membership and choose at least two or three members that can

qualify for Certificate of Merit and possibly the Dignified Service Citation. q Assemble the parts. Copy the application(s) provided. (If Official Nomination

Form is missing, call HQ at 561-998-7758 for another copy.) Take all the required information and compile them into an attractive, organized booklet.

q Type or clearly print applications and narratives. q Find non-elected members to write well-written letters of recommendation as

required. q Set timely deadlines. Begin application process at least six weeks before the

required submission date. It is too stressful to try to put nominations together one week before the conference. Your nominations reflect the time you spent.

q Make copies of each award. Accidents do happen, so be prepared with a back-up. q Check deadlines for each award nomination and application. q Branch President submits all nominations and applications unless otherwise stated

for each award. If nomination is for Branch President, it is to be submitted by the Branch immediate Past President, President-Elect / Vice-President or a Board Member.

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PUBLICITY q If member wins an International Award, present the Award again at a Branch

meeting. q Include pictures and brief descriptions of International Award recipients in

monthly mailer. This gives the members a perspective of the International organization as a whole plus everyone loves to see their picture when they receive recognition.

PUBLICITY TO THE COMMUNITY q Send press releases about award recipients, with a cover letter that includes his/her

place of employment, to:

• Local foodservice trade publication(s) or periodical(s). • Business Section of your local newspapers • Food Section of your local newspapers. • Local newspapers featuring local & regional business.

FOOD SERVICE

INDUSTRY AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

PREPARATION This is the highest award given to a "FRIEND OF IFSEA." Recipient can be a non-member associated with the food service industry and/or a supplier member of IFSEA. This award was established in 1985 to honor men and women who have made outstanding contributions to IFSEA, the food service industry, and the community. No more than two (2) Awards of Excellence will be given in any one year. Judging is done in closed session during the International Board of Directors fall meeting. an affirmative two-thirds vote is required to select the recipient(s). This award is presented at the International Annual Conference IFSEA Celebration Dinner.

NOTE: Additional Official Nomination Forms are available by calling HQ's at 734-542-9412.

BASIC RECIPE YIELD: Submit at least one (1) app1ication for exceptional

contribution to IFSEA from the food service industry.

ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS Minimum of 40 points required 1 point/year REQUIRED: Minimum of five (5) years as a "Friend of IFSEA." 5 points REQUIRED: IFSEA CFE/CFWCBM certification or industry

equivalent. 3 points/award Awards and/or honors received from IFSEA and the food service

industry. 1 point/year Elected positions with IFSEA or any foodservice and/or charitable

association. 2 points/letter REQUIRED: Three (3) letters of commendation.

Two (2) letters from a Branch member other than the submitter.

One (1) letter from a NON-IFSEA member, associated with the foodservice industry. NOTE: No additional points are given for more letters.

15-25 points REQUIRED: Narrative, up to 2 pages (double-spaced typewritten, or printed clearly), expressing why the nominee is worthy by detailing outstanding contributions or performance to IFSEA the foodservice industry and the community. INCLUDE: professional experience, accomplishments, civic and professional group involvement, and honors. Maximum of three (3) pages.

BASIC EQUIPMENT IFSEA Official Nomination Form (provided) Word Processor or typewriter

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5 STAR DIRECTIONS q Nominations are to be submitted by the Branch President, International Board

members, or members of the Past Chairman's Council. If the nomination is for the Branch President, it is to be submitted by the immediate past Branch President.

q Complete and sign the nomination form. q Make a copy of the application and bring as a reserve. Accidents do happen! q Submit complete nominations to HQ by OCTOBER 1 OF EACH YEAR.

PETER GUST

ECONOMU AWARD

PREPARATION This is IFSEA's second highest award. It is given in honor of our beloved Peter Gust Economou. He was President Emeritus and Commander of the Dignified Order of the Dinner Gong until his death in 1993. This award is presented to members who have served the foodservice industry in general, and IFSEA, in particular with such distinction to warrant this recognition. While consideration will be given to contributions or performance meriting this recognition, the nominee's efforts must be above and beyond the duties of any office held, with emphasis placed on significant contributions made to IFSEA. Foodservice industry awards and recognition will also be given consideration. Judging is done in a closed session during the International Annual Conference by the Past Chairman's Advisory Council. If appropriate, the Past Chairman's Advisory Council reserves the right to up-grade any nomination to the Dignified Order of the Dinner Gong. This award is presented at the International Annual Conference IFSEA Celebration Dinner.

NOTE: Additional Official Nomination Forms are available by calling HQ

at 734-542-9412.

BASIC RECIPE

YIELD: OPTIONAL - Submit one (1) application for a member with a lifetime of dedication to IFSEA and the foodservice industry.


IFSEA members in good standing are eligible for this award.

REQUIRED: Narrative (double-spaced typewritten, or printed clearly), detailing the nominee's participation in IFSEA, industry, community and/or other pertinent activities worthy of comment. The following are the minimum standards:

Served their branch in some significant capacity, such as an officer or committee chair, for at least a cumulative total of five (5) years.

q Certified as at least one, CFE/CFM/CBM, and is actively

re-certifying as they become eligible.

q Served as an officer in another foodservice or civic organization, such as Lions, Rotary, YMCA, or church.

q Participated in one community charity function, preferable related to

foodservice.

q Made important contributions at the Branch or International level. Examples are: starting a new branch, generating significant new membership, leading in a highly successful fund raiser, chairing a conference, committee involvement, etc

BASIC EQUIPMENT IFSEA Official Nomination Form (provided)

Word Processor or typewriter


q Nominations are to be submitted by the Branch President and one other Branch

Officer. If the nomination is for the Branch President, it is to be submitted by two of the following: Branch immediate past-president, President Elect First Vice President, and another Branch Officer. Nominations made and signed by two International Board members, especially for a member-at-large, or for a special nomination will be considered.

q Complete and sign the nomination form. q Make a copy of the application and bring as a reserve. Accidents do happen! q Submit complete nominations at least 30 days prior to the Annual Conference to:

Edgar DeGasper, DODG, CFE Past Chairman's Advisory Council 348 Mill Street Williamsville, NY 14221

CERTIFICATE

OF MERIT

PREPARATION This certificate is awarded to motivate an IFSEA member who has made significant contribution(s) to the success of a Branch's programs and IFSEA objectives that merit special recognition. The purpose is to recognize contributions such as outstanding results of programs/events. Branch or other awards earned, chairing a conference, and/or many years of dedicated, faithful service to IFSEA. A member may receive this award every three years. Judging is conducted in a closed session by International Board of Directors at International Annual Conference. Maximum of three (3) awarded per Branch annually. This award is presented at the International Annual Conference Awards Luncheon. NOTE: Additional Official Nomination Forms are available by calling HQ at

734-542-9412.

BASIC RECIPE YIELD: Submit at least 3 applications for exceptional contribution at the Branch level.

ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS Minimum of 30 points required

1 point/year REQUIRED: IFSEA member in good standing for minimum of three (3) years.

1/2 point/meeting REQUIRED: Attended a minimum of sixteen (16) Branch

meetings in three (3) year period. 5 points IFSEA Certification - CFE/CFM/CBM 1 point/year REQUIRED: Served at least one (1) year as a committee

member at the Branch, and/or International level. 3 points/year/office Served as a Committee Chair at the Branch, Regional and/or

International level. 3 points/year/office Served as IFSEA Branch, Regional and/or International

Director. 5 points/year/office Served as elected branch officer. 2 points/letter REQUIRED: One letter of commendationMust be from a

Branch member that is NOT an elected Officer or Director. NOTE: No points for additional letters.

15 points REQUIRED: a narrative (double-spaced, typewritten or

printed clearly) to prove the extent of participation in IFSEA programs, objectives andcommittees and/or other significant contributions. May be one page long.

BASIC EQUIPMENT IFSEA Official Nomination Form (provided)


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5 STAR DIRECTIONS q Nominations are to be submitted by the Branch President. If the nomination is for

the Branch President, the immediate Past Branch President, Branch President-Elect/First Vice-President or a Branch Board Member can submit the application.

q Complete and sign the nomination form. q Make a copy of the application and bring as a reserve. Accidents do happen! q Submit complete nominations to registration desk of the first day of International

Conference.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CITATION

PREPARATION This is the fifth highest personal award given by IFSEA. This citation provides special recognition for outstanding service or achievement at the International level and within the foodservice industry. Selection of winners is based on a combination of the nominee's total points and narrative submitted with the application. Judging is done by International Directors in a closed session at the International Annual Conference. Directors MAY NOT upgrade a Certificate of Merit for this citation. No more than three (3) Distinguished Service Citations will be given per region per year. This award is presented at the International Annual Conference Awards Luncheon.


BASIC RECIPE YIELD: Submit at least one (1) application for exceptional contribution at both Branch and International level.

ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS Minimum of 45 points required At least 20 points must relate to service at the International level 1 point/year REQUIRED: Member of IFSEA a minimum of three (3) years. 5 points REQUIRED: CFE/CFAVCBM 1 point/year Served as a Branch committee member. 2 points/year Served as a Branch committee chairperson. 3 points/year Served as an Elected Branch officer/board member. 3 points Served as an International committee member 2 points Served as An Int’l. Military Traveler. 4 points Served as International committee chairperson. 5 points Served as an elected Int’l. Officer or Board Member 2 points/letter REQUIRED: Two (2) letters of commendation.

One (1) letter from a Branch member NOT an elected officer or Director. One (1) letter from a NON-IFSEA member, associated with the foodservice industry. NOTE: No additional points are given for more letters.

5- points total REQUIRED: Narrative, up to 2 pages (double spaced typewritten, or One

(1) letter from a NON-IFSEA member, associated with the printed clearly) expressing why the nominee is worthy by detailing participation in IFSEA programs, objectives and committees, service to the industry and/or other significant contributions that merit special recognition. Must include a synopsis of all branch and Int’l. positions held.

BASIC EQUIPMENT IFSEA Official Nomination Form (provided) Word Processor or typewriter

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5 STAR DIRECTIONS q Nominations are to be submitted by the Branch President. If the nomination is for

the Branch President, the immediate Past Branch President, Branch President-Elect/First Vice-President or Branch Board Member can submit the application.

q Complete and sign the nomination form. q Make a copy of the application and bring as a reserve. Accidents do happen! q Submit complete nominations to registration desk of the first day of International

Conference.

INTERNATIONAL

LIFE MEMBERSHIP

PREPARATION A branch may recommend any member in good standing meeting the criteria for International Life Membership. Recipient of this award shall have all the privileges of an ACTIVE member and will be exempt from the payment of any further International dues. Judging is done in a closed session by the International Board of Directors at the International Annual Conference. An affirmative two-thirds vote is required to select the recipient(s). This award is presented at the International Annual Conference Awards Luncheon.


BASIC RECIPE YIELD: OPTIONAL - Submit one (1) application for a member

with 20-25 years of outstanding service


IFSEA International Headquarters will choose the recipient based upon a member's lifetime contributions of outstanding, meritorious and exemplary service towards the foodservice industry and in Particular IFSEA.

REQUIRED: Narrative, up to two 2 pages (double-spaced typewritten, or printed clearly), expressing why the nominee is worthy by detailing outstanding contributions or performance to IFSEA, the food service industry and the community.

Include: professional experience, accomplishments, civic and professional group involvement, and honors. Maximum of two (2) pages.

BASIC EQUIPMENT

IFSEA Official Nomination Form (provided) Word Processor or typewriter

✩✩✩✩✩ 5 STAR DIRECTIONS Nominations are to be submitted by the Branch President. If nomination is for Branch President, it is to be submitted by immediate past Branch President. q Complete and sign the nomination form. q Make a copy of the application and bring as a reserve. Accidents do happen! q Submit complete nominations to Headquarters at least 30 days prior to the Annual

Conference.

DODG

DIGINIFIED ORDER OF THE DINNER GONG AWARD

PREPARATION This is the highest personal award given by IFSEA and is considered the Association's Medal of Honor. DODG was established in 1957 as an honorary society of men and women that have truly made outstanding contributions to the welfare of the foodservice industry in particular, and, IFSEA. In considering individuals for this award, the contributions or performance meriting this recognition must be above and beyond the duties of any office held. Emphasis is given to those malting truly outstanding contributions on behalf of IFSEA and the foodservice industry. Judging is done in a closed session during the International Annual Conference by the Past Chairman's Advisory Council. If appropriate, the Past Chairman's Advisory Council reserves the right to down-grade any nomination to the Peter Gust Economou Award. This award is presented at the International Annual Conference IFSEA CelebrationDinner.


BASIC RECIPE YIELD: OPTIONAL - Submit one (1) application for a member with

a lifetime of dedication to IFSEA and the foodservice industry.

ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: Narrative (double-spaced typewritten, or printed clearly), detailing the nominee's participation in IFSEA, industry, community and/or other pertinent activities worthy of comment. The following are the minimum standards: q Members in good standing or deceased members are eligible. q Served as Branch President or provided some form of service to their branch that

equals Branch President duties. q Certified as CFE/CFM/CBM and is/was actively recertifying as they become/were

eligible. q Served IFSEA in at least one of the following: International Board of Officer or

Board Member (minimum of three (3) years), International Committee Chair (minimum one (1) year) or member of International Committee (minimum three (3) years).

q Led or co-led at least one charity/public service activity (related to foodservice is

preferable) or served officially to such service for at least two (2) years. q Made important contributions to the foodservice industry through service in other

national or state food service associations, governmental agencies, charitable agencies, etc. where they displayed leadership and/or participation in activities which improved the industry lifestyles.

q Consideration will also be given to any foodservice industry awards and

recognition received by the nominee. BASIC EQUIPMENT IFSEA Official Nomination Form (provided)



q Nominations are to be submitted by the Branch President and one other Branch

Officer. If the nomination is for the Branch President, it is to be submitted by two of the following: Branch immediate Past-President, President Elect/First Vice President, and another Branch Officer. Nominations made and signed by two International Board members, especially for a member-at-large, or for a special nomination will be considered.

q Complete and sign the nomination form. q Make a copy of the application and bring as a reserve. Accidents do happen! q Submit complete nominations at least 30 days prior to the Annual Conference to:

Edgar DeGasper, DODG, CFE Past President's Advisory Council 348 Mill Street Williamsville, NY 14221

FOUNDER'S AWARD

PREPARATION

This award was established in 1990 to recognize IFSEA members responsible for chartering senior or student branches. A maximum of two (2) members are recognized as founders for each chartered branch.

This award is presented at the International Annual Conference Awards Luncheon.

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD’S

AWARD

PREPARATION This award was established in 1990 to honor those individuals who had a particularly significant role in the success of the current Chairman of the Board's term of office. This award is given at the sole discretion of the Chairman of the Board, therefore there are no criteria for this award, although it would certainly involve work at the International level. The Chairman of the Board is not constrained to the number of awards given. This award is presented at the International Annual Conference Awards Luncheon.

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