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Welcome to our New Members!
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Grants Available for First-time FCSI Conference Attendees
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Thanks to the generosity of the FCSI Educational Foundation and FCSI-TA Corporate members, we are offering 20 grants, each valued at $1,000 US, to help defray the cost of attending the 2014 Conference. Grants are available for first time attendees of the FCSI Biennial Conference, or someone who has not attended the conference for at least four years. Click here for more information and to apply.
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The NAFEM Showplace is a FREE, online, 24/7 marketplace designed to extend the energy and communication generated by each face-to-face NAFEM trade show. It takes the right decisions on equipment, supplies and efficiency to create and run a successful facility. The NAFEM Showplace is a community of manufacturers and experts combined with technology tools and smart systems to research equipment and plan projects. NAFEM invites you to join this community as you face the daily challenges of facility creation and management.
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FCSI Educational Foundation
Lends Support to Foodservice Education
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With renewed direction and purpose, the FCSI Educational Foundation is committed to funding educational programming that promotes life-long learning, professionalism and ethical behavior for the foodservice consulting profession. Your tax-deductible donation to the foundation helps fund programs such as sponsoring student attendance at FCSI events, scholarships, internships and more. Click here for a brochure with more information on the FCSI Educational Foundation mission and goals. In addition, check out this recent article in Foodservice Consultant Magazine.
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Phoenix 2014 - You won't believe what we have in store for you!
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Make plans to join us in Phoenix April 10-12, 2014. Sessions at the conference include creating green solutions, restaurant design, trends in adult beverages, and so much more! Phoenix is shaping up to be like no other FCSI conference in recent history. You REALLY don't want to miss this! Conference Details
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2014 Solutions 3 Conference
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Friday, January 10, 2014
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98106
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2014 FCSI TA Sponsorship Opportunities
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Click on any of the links below for more information on upcoming sponsorship opportunities.
DirectConnection Rates
FCSI-TA Conference Sponsorship Opportunities - Phoenix, AZ, April 10-12
Matching Grant for First Time FCSI TA Conference Attendees - Help Contribute to the First Time Attendee Phoenix Conference Grants
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FCSI New England Chapter Raises $20,000 for Local Charities
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Left to Right: Jonathan Blass, Craig Volcovici, Edward Arons, Mitch Marcotte, Brian Glennon
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Earlier in the month, the New England Chapter of the Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) celebrated their 10th annual Holiday Social and raised $20,000 for the Greater Boston Food Bank and the Emily A. Swartz Scholarship Foundation.
This annual event is one of two large charity fundraisers organized by the New England chapter of the Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI).
Click here for the full release.
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FCSI's Lending Library Makes Professional Membership Exam Prep Affordable
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With the new year beginning, maybe one of your goals it taking the Industry Knowledge Exam in 2014. Well, the ICON committee can help! ICON has established a Lending Library. You can borrow the recommended resources rather than purchase them - and they are FREE!
All you have to do is reserve them by going to the FCSI store to order your copies. All you pay is the shipping to send them to you. The books will be shipped to you within a week of your order. You may keep the books for three months. Then return them to FCSI using the postage paid label that will be sent to you before your time is up. It's that simple!
And now that you have access to the books, achieving your goals will be simple too! Contact Kimberly Kissel for more information, or order them online now.
The ICON group was formed to Inspire (newer and younger) Consultants through Opportunities and Networking.
Questions? Contact Kimberly or the current ICON team leader, Amy Hegarty.
Happy Holidays from the entire Icon Committee!
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NRA Seeks Kitchen Innovations Award Nominees
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The National Restaurant Association is accepting applications for the prestigious Kitchen Innovations™ Awards for 2014. The awards program recognizes and celebrates cutting-edge equipment and technology that specifically improve the back of the house and benefit foodservice operators. All entries are judged by an independent panel.
The most progressive submissions will be featured in the popular Kitchen Innovations Pavilion at NRA Show 2014, to be held May 17-20 at Chicago's McCormick Place. Click here for details.
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Remembering
Paul Johnson from Scotsman
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Scotsman lost a member of their family on December 2 with the sudden passing of Paul Johnson. Paul served as Scotsman's "Brand Ambassador" to the dealer buying group community as well as the consultant/spec. market prior to his retirement this past summer. During his tenure, everyone who worked and interacted with Paul could attest to him being the consummate professional in his approach to his work, while at the same time, being among the nicest people anyone could know.
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
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UPCOMING CEU OPPORTUNITIES
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Rock My Restaurant is hosted by our own members Bill Bender and Eric Norman.
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Across the Bar: Timeless Cocktails with a Special Spin
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Foodable WebTV Network's original series, Across The Bar, visits Chicago's, The Drawing Room. Lead Mixologist, Sergio Serna, mixes up some classic cocktails, like the timeless Manhattan and The Red Bush, a cocktail recipe dating back to the 1800s. Join host Paul Barron as they discuss cocktail trends and even create the first Across the Bar original cocktail, the ATB! Watch now
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Do you know what it takes to become a FCSI Professional Member?
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