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CAFE NEWS
November 23, 2015
It
's a time to reflect on what we do as educators and communicators.  We are in unique positions to influence generations to follow us in identifying concepts, recognizing work ethics, and establishing goals.
 
I am grateful for:
  • Sponsors who help us with our programming and events and our editorial
  • Educators and their Deans and Directors who are not willing to get stuck in a status quo
  • The Industry which has so many organizations that are willing to reach out and help teach the principles of hospitality and who lead by example
  • Educational programs and schools that open their doors to host ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Contributors to The Gold Medal Classroom who share their thoughts and wisdom and offer guidance to their peers
  • The people along the way that have helped often behind the scenes to create a living organization such as CAFÉ
I know that everyone has their list, both personally and professionally and I hope that you have a platform to let people know how grateful you are!
 
Happy Thanksgiving from the CAFÉ/GMC folks:  Mary, Lisa, Camila, Nish, Adam, Fred, and Paul.
DECEMBER DEADLINE
 
The Deans and Directors Retreat is offering a discount if you register by December 1. 
 
Highlights of the Retreat include:
  • Dr. David Farrar speaking on Collaborative and Innovative Leadership
  • Bruce Ozga, Johnson & Wales University speaking on methods to increase retention and graduation rates
  • Randall Sansom, Escoffier School, speaking on managing technological resources
  • Peter Sproul, Utah Valley University, speaking on managing financial resources
  • Paul Sorgule, Harvest America, and Jeremy Houghton, Johnson & Wales University speaking on managing physical resources
  • Special lunchtime presentations by Chris Koetke, Kendall College, and Steve Swofford, Culinary Institute of America
 
To register, see a tentative agenda, and get hotel information, go to http://cafemeetingplace.com/cafe-events/item/1246-deans-and-directors-retreat
CAFÉ is dedicated to linking the foodservice industry with the foodservice classroom.  As a result, we are fortunate to have industry partners who are willing to reward and recognize educators and programs that are going "above and beyond" their efforts in culinary/baking/pastry education.
 
This year we have some NEW twists on some familiar Award Programs:
 
THE IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION will recognize both a high school and a postsecondary program that has outstanding/innovative STUDENT-RUN OPERATIONS.  These restaurants or catering operations can be open to the public or just in house.  What are you doing that might be considered an innovation in restaurants/bistros/delis/theme dinners/catering/ or other ways that students are involved in the execution of a real-life operation.  CASH PRIZES and complimentary registrations to the CAFÉ Leadership Conference, June 23-25, 2016, in Chicago.  For more information, go to http://cafemeetingplace.com/scholarship-awards/item/1109-idaho-potato-commission-innovation-award


 

KENDALL COLLEGE is all about sustainability and how your program is creating additional opportunities for students to learn all aspects of greening and current practices to ensure a healthier, more sustainable future.  CASH PRIZE and complimentary registration to the CAFÉ Leadership Conference, June 23-25, 2016, in Chicago.  For more information, go to http://cafemeetingplace.com/scholarship-awards/item/1107-cafe-kendal-college-green-award-for-2016


 

SYSCO CORPORATION has renewed its outreach to the educational community by sponsoring cash awards for outstanding educators, both at the secondary and postsecondary levels.  Specific areas to be evaluated include communication skills, teaching methodologies, community outreach, professional development activities, and more.  For a complete description of these Awards, go to http://cafemeetingplace.com/scholarship-awards/item/1106-sysco-cafe-educator-of-the-year-award CASH PRIZE and complimentary registration to the CAFÉ Leadership Conference, June 23-25, 2016, in Chicago.


 

UNILEVER FOODSOLUTIONS wants you to re-engineer a familiar recipe so that it is more nutritious and more healthful.  CASH PRIZE and complimentary registration to the CAFÉ Leadership Conference, June 23-25, 2016, in Chicago.  Be sure to go to www.unileverfoodsolutions.com to find the range of products that Unilever produces so that your makeover recipe can qualify.  Your recipe needs to be submitted in a standard recipe format along with a picture.  Remember your makeover needs to emphasize its nutritional benefits.  No lesson plan is required this year; however, you may be asked to replicate your dish at the conference. For more information about the award please go to http://cafemeetingplace.com/scholarship-awards/item/1111-unilever-foodsolutions-health-and-food-lesson-plan-contest-for-foodservice-instructors

 
If you submitted an application in 2015 for an Award, we urge you to submit again.  Read the criteria carefully and provide documentation along with your narrative.  There were many great applications last year and not everyone could be recognized. 
CAFÉ CALENDAR
  • December 1, 2015, Deadline for lower RETREAT fees
  • February 26-28, 2016, Deans and Directors Retreat, Miami, FL
  • April 1, 2016, Deadline for Award applications
  • June 23-25, 2016, 12th Annual CAFÉ Leadership Conference, Chicago, IL
     
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