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| President's Message May 2010 |
Greetings Chefs and Fellow Culinarians,
Last month, I had the opportunity to attend my first Southeast Regional Conference. It was a great experience and I met numerous members that are very passionate and committed to the success and advancement of our association. There were over 300 chefs from the Southeast that attended. At the conference, there were excellent educational seminars and lots of networking.
Congratulations to Chef Ken Bourgoin CEC, Culinary Instructor from Valencia Community College for winning the 2010 Southeast Regional Educator of the Year.
Congratulations also go out to Chef Andreas Proisl, Executive Pastry Chef, from Isleworth Golf and Country Club for winning the 2010 Southeast Regional Pastry Chef of the Year. Both chefs will be competing in Anaheim during the National Convention in August for the National Title.
Congratulations as well go to Chef Roger Newell, CEC, CCE, CCA, Culinary Instructor at Technical Education Center of Osceola and Chairman of the Board for receiving a Presidential Medallion Award from President Michael Ty for his outstanding contributions to the ACF.
Our Chapter received one of five Chapter Achievement Awards given out this year. Congratulations ACF Central Florida Chapter for a job well done!
I would like to give a warm welcome to our new members joining within the past 45 days: Dominick McBride, Pedro Vargas, Brittany Younger, Zachery Jess Younger, Enrique De Leon, Bonnie Lynn Endrick, Silvia Ramby, and returning member Ellen Hutter of Restaurant Forum Magazine. Enjoy the many benefits of being a member of America‘s largest chefs association.
I want to acknowledge the newly certified members of our chapter: Bridget DeSalvo, CPC, and Nicole Rivera, CC. Way to go!
Don‘t forget to RSVP for the Wine Education and Networking Event in collaboration with Club Managers Association of America Sunshine Region on May 24th, starting 6:00 pm at the Citrus Club in downtown Orlando. This event will be a great opportunity to get ideas for your wine program and to meet managers from the Club Industry. Deadline to RSVP is May 19th to ngaldiano@bellsouth.net or 407-864-8822. Business casual attire preferred and Parking is $3.
Looking ahead for next month, our meeting before the summer break will be on June 7th at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts at 7:00 pm. Mayda Carone, President of C&B International Trading Group, Inc will be presenting Foods of Spain and the History of Iberico Ham. Master Carver Alberto Solis will be on hand to demonstrate the cutting technique of the highly prized ham.
Stay cool and keep yourself hydrated during the summer months to come!
Nora Galdiano, CEC |
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