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ACFEF Disaster Relief Fund

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the recent devastating storms in Oklahoma and across the country. ACF members in need of assistance should complete the ACFEF Disaster Relief Member Assistance Request form and return it to ACFEF Disaster Relief, American Culinary Federation, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095, or fax (904) 825-4758. Donations payable to the ACF earmarked ACFEF Disaster Relief Fund can be mailed to the above address or made online or by calling (800) 624-9458.

Las Vegas, Here We Come!

Registration Discounts End June 7

ACF National Convention will be here before you know it. We are heading back to Las Vegas, July 21–25, for five days of professional development, business seminars, cooking demonstrations featuring the latest trends and techniques, cooking competitions, a trade show and awards. This year’s convention, hosted by the ACF Chefs of Las Vegas, is being held at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 2011 Fodor’s hotel award winner—it’s an incredible blend of arty sophistication and comfortable elegance. Register now, as registration discounts end June 7. More

ACF National Officer Elections

Voting for the 2013–2015 National Officers began May 6 and concludes May 27 at 11:59 p.m. HAST. Eligible ACF members who have not yet voted are asked to visit the election website and click on “Email me my login information.” The applicable information will be sent to you at the email address ACF had on file as of March 31, 2013.

ACF Central Regional Conference

The 2013 ACF Central Regional Conference, hosted by ACF Central Arkansas Chapter, brought hundreds of chefs, cooks and foodservice professionals to Little Rock, Arkansas, April 28–May 1. Read about it and find out the competition winners and honorees.

Volunteer for Chefs Outreach to the Community

Volunteer for the fourth annual Chefs Outreach to the Community July 21 at the Andre Agassi Boys & Girls Club in Las Vegas during ACF National Convention. This is a rewarding and fun day in which chefs help educate low-income families about nutrition and cooking healthy. Register

NRA Kids Recipe Challenge Winners

The National Restaurant Association and McCormick for Chefs® announced the winners of their Kids Recipe Challenge. Industry professionals selected the recipe finalists and 30 children choose the winning recipes. More

National Apprenticeship Training Program for Cooks

ACF and American Technical Publishers are making it easier to train cooks with the National Apprenticeship Training Program for Cooks. The series—sold as 10 individual modules or a book—covers the 10 ACFEF Apprenticeship Program stations and outlines culinary techniques that have been validated by the culinary industry and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Labor. More

Join ACF Chefs on Social Media

ACF is a fast-paced organization that offers many exciting opportunities for members. Don’t miss out on exciting events, industry news and more. Follow ACF on Twitter and Facebook to join the conversation.