BYLAWS of the Oregon SECTION,
INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS

Article II - Purpose and Objectives
The SECTION is primarily a non-profit, scientific, educational group. The purpose and objectives of
this SECTION are:
1. To promote interest in the field of food science and technology;
2. To encourage and provide the means for discussing and disseminating technical and other
information relating to the production, processing, packaging, distribution, preparation,
evaluation, and utilization of food;
3. To advance the profession of food science and technology by promoting the maintenance
of high professional standards among its members; and
4. To provide cooperative relations with the faculties and students of educational Institutions
in the SECTION area that give food science and technology related courses.
5. To support improvement of the food supply and its use through science, technology and
education