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About the IW&FS The International Wine & Food Society (IW&FS) is the world’s oldest and most renowned gastronomic society. The Society’s mission is the promotion of a broad knowledge and understanding of both wine and food, the enhancement of their appreciation, and the nurturing of camaraderie among those who share the pleasures of the table. bring together and
serve all who believe that a right understanding of good food and wine is an
essential part of personal contentment and health, and that an intelligent
approach to the pleasures and problems of the table offers far greater rewards
than the mere satisfaction of appetite.”About The IW&FS In The Americas In the Americas, there are 80 branches of the IW&FS throughout the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Mexico, with a total membership of nearly 4,800. The Board of Governors of the Americas (BGA), established in 1966, is the governing body that oversees the activities of these branches. The primary activities of the IW&FS are events organized by individual branches. The BGA encourages program exchanges between branches, offers ideas for new and interesting events and approves awards for special members, outstanding chefs and memorable occasions. The BGA publishes a quarterly newsletter Wine, Food & Friends and maintains the Americas section of the Society's web site. It has also established an educational foundation that provides scholarships for students in enology (Scholarships) and the culinary arts. The mission of the BGA is to foster the growth of the International Wine and Food Society in the Americas and to facilitate the precepts of the Founder, Andre Simon.
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