Slow Food Marin-Petaluma is one of more than 140 local chapters of Slow Food U.S.A., each called a "convivium," that carry out the Slow Food mission on a local level. Slow Food International was founded in 1986 in Bra, Italy. Slow Food U.S.A. is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to supporting and celebrating the food traditions of North America. Slow Food U.S.A. believes that pleasure and quality in everyday life can be achieved by slowing down, respecting the convivial traditions of the table, and celebrating the diversity of the earth's bounty. Our goal is to put the carriers of this heritage on center stage and educate our members on the importance of these principles. Many members enjoy participating in online conversations through Slow Food Forums. We hope you will join us! The members of Slow Food Marin-Petaluma are a diverse group of food enthusiasts with a curiosity about food traditions and heritage and local artisanal products. Members include home and professional chefs, caterers, growers, vintners, restauranteurs, food educators, and lots of ordinary people and families that like to cook and eat. About Joining Slow Food Marin-Petaluma When you join the Slow Food movement, you become a member of the largest not-for-profit, educational food organization in the world! A one-year membership entitles you to the following: > A personal membership card > the magazine Slow > the newsletter the Snail > The right to attend all Slow Food events throughout the world > Discounts on all Slow Food publications and merchandise To become a member of our convivium, please go to the web site of Slow Food U.S.A. and sign up for membership there. Click here to join now! Slow Food U.S.A. will notify us of your membership, but to be sure we include you in our programs as soon as possible, please also contact us directly.