On behalf of the SFM Board of Directors, I am asking members to participate in this important fundraising effort. Windows on the World restaurant owner David Emil and executive chef Michael Lomanaco established the Windows of Hope Family Relief Fund to support the many employees of the foodservice operations that were in existence throughout the World Trade Center who are still missing. Spouses have been left with reduced income and children without a parent.
Restaurants are a familial business.
So in light of those who lost their lives while trying to provide for their families, we intend to offer our support as their extended family. The public is encouraged to support this fund and the entire foodservice industry by going out to dine on October 11. SFM will be accepting individual donations through November 3 on behalf of the Fund. Fla. The conference had originally been scheduled for September 19-22. We will be back.