Rick Tramonto, celebrity chef, will be headlining our Industry Connections Day on Saturday, sharing his journey as a chef starting as a high-school dropout working at Wendy’s up to today’s success as the founding partner of Tru, Chicago’s world-renowned four-star fine dining restaurant.
Our other stars share your daily experiences—culinary instructors who have discovered some valuable lessons in the classroom AS WELL AS industry folks who are committed to sharing their thoughts and resources with you. |
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It’s not too late to register for the June 21-23rd event! Go to http://www.cafemeetingplace.com/2012-events/leadership-conference.html for online registration, hotel information, and a tentative agenda. Early registration deadline has been extended to May 15th!
MORE STARS!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2012 IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS!
Grand Prize Winner: East Jessamine High School in Nicholasville, Kentucky, for their application titled “Children’s Nutrition Book,” submitted by instructor Cary York |
Runners-up:
- Atlantic Cape Community College for their application “Educating the Educators,” submitted by Annemarie Chelius and
- Niguel High School in California, for their application on a student project producing (and selling) a line of products for the local farmers’ market, submitted by Sarah Smith.
Come meet the winners at the opening night reception! You will hear about their applications at the event as well as throughout the year in issues of “The Gold Medal Classroom.”
The winners receive cash prizes along with complimentary registrations to the CAFÉ Leadership Conference. The next award deadline is April 1, 2013. Watch the CAFÉ site for information!
In addition to the Innovation Awards, the Idaho Potato Commission in conjunction with CAFÉ funds 4 scholarships for instructor professional development each year. Watch the “Instructor Scholarships and Awards” tab for information for 2013. |
There is a NEW job listed on CAFÉ’s Job Board! Keep checking if you are interested in something different!
CAFE: The Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education
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“Learning From the Ground Up”
Come join fellow instructors in Seattle, July 27-29, to discover sustainable methods and ideas and resources for your programs. Our host is the award-winning Seattle Culinary Academy, a community college-based program in downtown Seattle.
There is a not-to-be-missed tour of Skagit Valley included in the week-end event as well as hands on practice, a trip to the Farmers’ Market, and a chance to be in downtown Seattle in one of the nicest seasons of the year!
For more information, go to http://www.cafemeetingplace.com/2012-events/sustainability.html . This event is limited to 30 attendees. Early registration has been extended to May 15th.
All CAFÉ events award ACF continuing education hours. |
IMPORTANT DATES
May 15 |
Extended Early Registration Fee deadline for the Leadership Conference and The “Learning From the Ground Up” workshop |
May 21 |
Deadline for the Hotel Contessa room block in San Antonio
$129++/night for the all-suite hotel on the Riverwalk |
June 21-23 |
CAFÉ’s 8th Leadership Conference, San Antonio |
June 27 |
Deadline for the Seattle hotel block at the Silver Cloud Hotel Broadway
$169-$179++/night for the all-suite hotel in walking distance |
July 27-29 |
“Learning From the Ground Up” workshop
Limited to 30 attendees |
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