We are heading down the home
stretch for all of us who are
running to be your future
leaders. Attendees at three
regional conferences have had
the opportunity to listen to
the candidates talk about their accomplishments and what
ACF has to look toward
in the future.
My focus has not wavered
these past five months. I've
kept my job duties of national
president in the forefront
and concentrated on why
you elected me to this
position. I feel that it
was important to maintain
this direction in the best
interest of our federation
and I appreciate all those
who have assisted us along
the way.
I have had several
opportunities to visit
chapters around the
country. The response
has been great and I
appreciate all of the
support that members
have given me to continue
my vision and move ACF
in the direction that has been
long overdue.
I have relied on many of you
to spread the word to your
fellow constituents to assist
me in being successfully
re-elected. I have made many
telephone calls to seek your
support in delivering my
message and I thank all of
you.
One of my noteworthy
initiatives has been to
embrace different segments
of the culinary industry.
Each group has worked hard
to bring prestige to their field.
The military was recognized
last year with the Freedom
Chef Challenge and I will
continue to work diligently
with them to promote and
work in their best interest.
The healthcare sector is another
vital segment of our industry
that is important to our federation.
You will see this year at the ACF
National Championship; five
teams of chefs from the healthcare
field compete in Dallas, Texas in
July. And when re-elected by
the membership, I will feature
chefs from college foodservice
and supermarkets.
I would like to share with
you noted supporters for
my re-election. First I would
like to let you know the
following past National
Presidents of ACF have given
me their support, because they
believe in my performance as
your representative/leader in the
Culinary World. They are:
Willie Rossel, AAC
Ferdinand Metz, CMC, AAC
Keith Keogh, CEC, AAC
John Folse, CEC, AAC
Reimund Pitz, CEC, AAC
Other key ACF members and
Friends that are supporting
my re-election include:
L. Edwin Brown - Former Executive
Director of ACF
Louis Perrotte, CEC, AAC - WACS Continental Director for the America
Bert Cutino, CEC, AAC - Past
Western Regional Vice President
Raimund Hofmeister, CMC, AAC -
Past Western Regional Vice President
Harry Brockwell, CEC, AAC -
Past Western Regional
Vice President
The list is endless and it includes
many ACF members and chapters
that support my vision to re-elect
me to the highest position in ACF.
I am humbled by their confidence
and support.
Serving ACF in many capacities
has enhanced my career.
Therefore, it is my opportunity
to "pay it forward" and build our organization to a world
class federation in the future.
I ask you to take a few moments
to visit my website to learn more
about me and to see what is in
store for the future. My website
is
CheftyforPresident.blogspot.com
I seek your vote and sincerely
thank you for the opportunity
for allowing me to serve you
these past 21 months. I look
forward to continue to be your
humble servant.
Respectfully,
Michael Ty, CEC, AAC
Candidate for
ACF National President
