About Us- Pillars - The International Caterers Association

About Us- Pillars

Share |

Pillars of the ICA

In 2012, the Board of Directors of the International Caterers Association developed a new action plan and four Pillars that will help strengthen the catering industry. In 2013, we added a Marketing Pillar and a Culinary Pillar to our fold. Below is a brief breakdown of each Pillar.

ICA is always looking for members who are willing to serve on one of our committees. Limited not just to company owners, any member of the association; be it a operations manager, sales manager, marketing manager or chef; if you have an interest, special skill that makes you an ideal candidate, or if you know someone who should be on one of our committees, we want you! Email the association at info@internationalcaterers.org to learn more.

2018 Pillars

	Membership	Marketing
	This committee assists in recruitment and retention of members as well as identifying and reviewing member services.	This committee develops marketing strategies for ICA Branding, membership outreach, industry outreach including member communications and industry articles.
	Pillar Members: Co-Chair: Sandy Hammer John Barsotti Heidi Brice Suzi Shands Bill Pannhoff Joann Roth-Oseary Fausto Pifferer Lee Ann Kelly Sarah Nett	Pillar Members: Chair: Steve Sanchez Frank Christian Cory Gosik Jamie Quickert Renee Miner Sabdy Pacheco-Williams Tricia Woodman

	Education & Culinary	Board Development
	This committee develops educational opportunities for members that include but are not limited to: Catersource, Webinars, ICA Roundtable, Tradeshows and other opportunities.	Strengthens the board processes and procedures and keep the pipeline of new potential board members full.
	Pillar Members: Chair: Bonnie Kravitz Karen O'Connor Ken Barrett-Sweet John Barsotti Jonathan Jennings Nicole Jorgensen Keith Lord Paul Larson Joanne Purnell Robin Selden Melissa Tibben	Pillar Members: Karen O'Connor Jennifer Perna Robin Selden Pat Christofolo
2018 Task Force Committees
	BizBash Partnership	Pop Up Event: Mentor/Mentee
	Creating a partnership between the ICA & BizBash to further the ICA Brand.	This goal is important to continue to grow the Mentor/Mentee Program.
	Task Force Members: Chair: Robin Selden Bridget Bitza Sabdy Pacheco-Williams Bill Pannhoff Tricia Woodman	Task Force Members: Chair: Keith Lord Heidi Brice Richard Chenoweth Frank Christian Sandy Hammer Bonnie Kravitz Karen O'Connor Suzi Shands Melissa Tibben

	Culinary School & Internships	Virtual Garage Sale
	Develop a program to leverage a recruitment resource for the ICA Membership. This will increase brand awareness with speaking & developing mentoring and intern programs for schools and assist with members recruiting challenges.	To establish an e-market to buy and sell used equipment and supplies, linked to the ICA Website. One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. This will promote new ideas throughout the catering community.
	Task Force Members: Co-Chair: Jennifer Perna Co-Chair: Robin Selden John Barsotti Ken Barrett-Sweet Heidi Brice Richard Chenoweth Cory Gosik Lee Ann Kelly Bill Pannhoff Karen O'Connor Steve Sanchez Melissa Tibben Tricia Woodman	Task Force Members: Chair: Ken Barrett-Sweet John Barsotti Amy Graham-Gates Sandy Hammer Cory Gosik Lee Ann Kelly