members of the group and other information about IAFP conferences – sometimes, including picture albums after the event takes place. Take a look; it might be another way to keep in touch with IAFP Members from around the world! We encourage you to attend meetings organized by IAFP. Take advantage of the resources offered through meeting new people who hold common interests with you. IAFP Members can serve as a resource to help solve problems or issues you face each day in your job. After you have an opportunity to meet someone face-to-face, it is much easier to communicate with them over the telephone or via E-mail. So, as you meet food safety professionals, let’s begin asking: “Are you a Member of IAFP?” When you find that they are not, provide encouragement to your colleagues to become an IAFP Member. Not only to become a Member, but to become an “Active” IAFP Member. By sharing knowledge and experiences, all Members can benefit and help to “Advance Food Safety Worldwide”; therefore helping to protect the public’s health through safe food. IAFP Workshops Friday and Saturday, July 30–31, 2010 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. • Characterization and Identification of Spoilage Causing Fungi: A Hands-on Workshop • Microbial Challenge Testing for Foods APRIL 2010 | FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS 211