
Message from your President November Monthly Meeting
Puget Sound Skill Center did a great job at hosting our information meeting. Many turned out to enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and desserts prepared by the students while learning all about ACF. We had representatives answering questions about apprenticeship, competitions, certification, membership, chef and child, associate membership, volunteering, American Academy of Chefs (AAC). We thank all that were involved and the donations that were made to the scholarship fund at Puget Sound Skills Center. If you have any questions that weren't answered or missed the meeting but would like to learn more please feel free to contact Fiona Ronyai and she will direct your question to the appropriate person. We would like everyone to get the most out of their ACF membership.
Scholarship
Our local America Academy of Chefs and our ACF Washington
State Chapter Darrell Anderson student scholarship applications are now in the hands of our trustees. Be sure to attend our December 14th dinner at Exeter House to find out who the proud recipient will be. The Evelyn Enslow scholarship applications are now available on line. See our website
for details. http://www.washingtonstatechefs.com/member_news.html.
Western Conference
Start planning to attend our regional conference in February
at Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Click this link for more details.
http://www.acfchefs.org/Content/NavigationMenu2/Events/Regional/Western/default.htm
Join us on WE ARE CHEFS and FACEBOOK Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. See you in December.
Gary Fuller CEC CCE AAC Washington State Chefs Association Website
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DECEMBER FESTIVE DINNER
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This dinner will take place in historic Exeter House. This building is now a private residence and the residents are very excited that chefs will be using their facility for a dinner. We do need to keep in mind that this is their home. This dinner will start at 6:30pm - there is limited space to wait so please do not arrive too early. As you arrive please take time to stop and talk to our hosts and thank them for their hospitality.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Exeter House
710 Seneca Street (Just above Highway 5)
Click Here for Directions Parking - There are several pay parking lots and street
parking nearby. Mark has also kindly arranged parking at the
Convention Center lot off 8th St. a short walk from the building for
$6.00.
Silent Auction for Education Fund - Great Opportunity for Christmas ShoppingContact Steve Lammers if you have any donations to contribute to this worthy cause.
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$25 DONATION PROVIDES 100 MEALS
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Donations can be made on-line and will be appreciated - please reference Washington State Chefs Association CLICK HERE to be forwarded to Northwest Harvest donation page. Thank you.
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EVELYN ENSLOW SCHOLARSHIPS - DEADLINE IS MARCH 1
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Washington State Chefs Association will be offering the Evelyn Enslow Scholarship to culinary arts students who are committed to pursuing further culinary education. Details and requirements are available at your school or at http://www.washingtonstatechefs.com/member_news.html Letters have been sent to Culinary School Directors and application deadline is March 1 ,2010 for Scholarship to be given out at our April 12 WSCA Chapter Meeting. There will be an additional scholarship in the summer. Watch here for details.
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MEMBERSHIP INFO 38 Days to Go for 2 for 1 Special - Act Now!
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ATTENTION ALL PROFESSIONAL AND CULINARIAN MEMBERS INTRODUCE UP TO TWO NEW PROFESSIONAL OR CULINARIAN MEMBERS BOTH YOU AND THE NEW MEMBERS GET TWO YEARS MEMBERSHIP FOR THE PRICE OF ONE. OFFER EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2009
Contact Fiona Ronyai for the Special Application Form. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS INDUCTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT DECEMBER MEETING - WELCOME!
Student Members Michael Lobasso Samuel Burkhart Elise Elevado Corey Higgins Stephani Ann Huden Brynn Hyman Pamela Madison Brian O'Dell Mahan Angela Posh
AssociateMembers Doug D'Ambrogi - R.L. Schreiber
Professional Members Gary Asmus - Chef at Remlinger Farms
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BEST CRAB CAKE IN PUGET SOUND - FEBRUARY 22 ENTER YOURS NOW - CHEFS, STUDENTS, FOOD LOVERS
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WSCA announces its' first annual "Best of Puget Sound" competition. On Feburary 22, 2010 we will announce the winner at our fabulous competition. We are looking for the best crab cake in the region. Spread the word and watch here for more details. Start planning your recipe! Competition is open to all - chefs, students, culinary enthusiasts. Tell your clients and your friends. Contact Fiona Ronyai for information on sponsorship or entrance applications.
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HELPING HAND NEEDED! ALL WELCOME TO VOLUNTEER
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CHEF AND CHILD ACF has rolled out its new Chef and Child Program - it is worth looking at. Click here to view. If you would like to teach this program at your local school please contact Brad Everett for more details. Chef Brad Everett will be holding his Chef and Child cooking classes for grade 4 students at Bailey Gatzert Elementary School in Seattle on November 4 and 18 and December 2 and 9. 2010 dates will be announced soon. If you are interested in getting involved with Chef and Child contact Brad by e-mail. Fortnw@aol.com
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM If you are interested in helping to mentor apprentices, organize sponsoring houses or donate time to help with this important program please contact. Chef Sharlene Greendyk- Culinary Apprenticeship Committee Chair OnTheRn247@aol.com
RED CROSS Thank you to those that have already submitted their names. It is never to to help. The Red Cross is asking for cooks and chefs to submit their name and phone number to an on-call list to assist in the event of a disaster evacuation if the Green River floods this winter. They are setting up emergency center plans and will need chefs and cooks to help prepare meals. You can offer whatever time you can afford. They will call you if a situation occurs to check your availability. This is a great way for us to give back to our community and help our fellow citizens. To have your name added to the list contact Brenna Hesch at brenna.hesch@seattleredcross.org or call 206-370-1883 |
COUNTERFEIT MONEY SEMINAR
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Bellevue Police is hosting the Eastside Security Forum at
Bellevue City Hall (450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue) in the Council Chambers on Dec
16th 10am-noon. They would like to extend this open invitation to the restaurant
industry sector. We will have a presentation from the US Secret Service on
detection of counterfeit currency. Due to the multiple currency styles
currently in circulation and the frequency of counterfeiting I think this topic
would be on point for your front line staff. Please extend this invitation out
to your partners, franchise training officers and restaurant managers. I will
ensure that there will be training handouts for you give out to your
restaurant staff. Please
RSVP to Det. Michael Chiu at mchiu@bellevuewa.gov or Lt. Charlie
Gorman at cgorman@redmond.gov
Regards,
Det. Michael Chiu, P-218
Bellevue Police Department
Investigations / Commercial Crime Prevention
(425) 452 - 2979 office
mchiu@bellevuewa.gov
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Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have ideas for the association. See you at the December Dinner.
Sincerely,
Fiona Ronyai
Washington State Chefs Association 360-649-5420
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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2009December 5, 2009 Washington Hot Food Team Competition Coos Bay Oregon December 14, 2009 - Monthly Chapter Meeting Festive Dinner Exeter House Hosted by Chef Mark Linden CEC AAC 2010January 11 Monthly Chapter Meeting Crimson Cove Smoked Specialties Cold and hot smoking of Salmon and Cheese Olympic College February 6-8 Western Regional ACF ConferenceAlbuquerque, NM February 22 CRABCAKE CONTEST Renton Technical College March 8 Presidents Awards Dinner Columbia Tower Club April 12 Educational Meeting Pastry and Baking Lake Washington Technical College May 10 Bite of Apprentice Would you like to host a meeting
Sept. - Dec. 2010?Contact Fiona Ronyai 360-649-5420 for details 2010 DatesCertification Testing
January 16
March 13
June 19
September 25
Renton Technical College Contact John Fisher for details at jfisher@rtc.edu
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