ACF Today, Vol. IV, No. 1
January 9, 2006


In this edition . . .

  • Space Limited for ACF Certification Practical Exam at Western Regional
  • 2006 Chef Award Nominees-Part Two
  • Educators Clinics Available at ACF Regional Conferences
  • Deadline for Hermann G. Rusch Chef's Achievement Award Ballots Approaching
  • ACF is a New Monthly Contributor to Culinary Edge Magazine
  • Deadline for Discounted Registration Rate for Southeast Regional Conference is Jan. 31, 2006
  • Four ACF Members Approved as Culinary Judges



Space Limited for ACF Certification Practical Exam at Western Regional

ACF members who are interested in taking the ACF certification practical exam at the 2006 Western Regional Conference should register by Jan. 13, 2006, as space is limited. If you are interested in the taking the exam, or for further information, contact the Education Department at the ACF national office at 800-624-9458.



2006 Chef Award Nominees-Part Two

ACF congratulates the below individuals who have been nominated for the 2006 ACF Chef of the Year, Pastry Chef of the Year and Student Culinarian of the Year awards. The award recipients will be announced during the 2006 ACF National Convention in Philadelphia in July.

Chef of the Year

Central
Aidan Murphy, CEC
Steven Pilat, CEC
Troy Trostel
Steve Venne, CEC
Randall Waidner, CEC

Northeast
Tab Daulton, CEC
Kevin C. Doherty, CEC, CCA
Gianfranco Franzese, CEC
Thomas Griffiths, CMC
Michael Morgan, CEC, AAC

Southeast
Stafford DeCambra, CEC, CCE, AAC
Fred Lucardie, CEC, AAC
James T. Thomas, CEC

Western
Martin Gilligan, CEC
Shawn Hanlin, CEC
Jeffrey Jake
Elise Wiggins


Pastry Chef of the Year

Central
Julie Adauto
Joseph Decker, CMPC
Claudia Massell

Northeast
Biagio Settepani

Southeast
Steven Rujak

Western
Loan Co
Herschel "Mickey" Harden


Student Culinarian of the Year

Central
Jonathan Browning
Tammy Gauthier
Gina Gizzo
Brandan Macklin, CC
Bernadette Serrano

Northeast
Richard Doscher
Travis Ferree
Adam Hartle
Jana Mihokova
Mario Porreca
Shea Zappia

Southeast
Patrick Cherches
William Ham

Western
Jesus Cuevas
Sarah Deckert
Jennifer Turner



Educators Clinics Available at ACF Regional Conferences

The ACF Culinary Educators Clinic is presented by well-known author and educator Dr. Nancy Berkoff, CCE, AAC, chef instructor at the Los Angeles Trade and Technical College in Long Beach, Calif. The first session, "Planning the (Educational) Menu," will concentrate on writing as a communications tool and constructing an effective syllabus. The second session, "Tableside Instruction," will explore critical subjects such as culinary teaching styles, a teaching mystery basket and more. Participants should bring any materials they would like to share and discuss, such as textbooks or class outlines.

This full-day event, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., awards eight hours of continuing-education credit, which can be used for faculty development and ACF certification. The cost is $125, which includes a voucher for lunch. Make checks payable to ACF and send completed registration forms and fees to: ACF, Education Dept., 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL, 32095, or fax to 904-825-4758. Contact the ACF Education Department at 800-624-9458 for more details.

*Refund policy: Cancellations must be in writing and postmarked 30 days before each conference starting date for a full refund less a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be available after those dates.


Deadline for Hermann G. Rusch Chef's Achievement Award Ballots Approaching

A reminder to all chapters that the deadline for submitting the 2006 Hermann G. Rusch Chef's Achievement Award ballots is Jan. 27, 2006. Applications should be mailed to: ACF, Awards Coordinator, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095. If you have any questions, contact the ACF Events Department at 800-624-9458.

ACF to Contribute Monthly to Culinary Edge Magazine

ACF has been asked by Performance Food Group-AFI Foodservice to contribute a monthly column to their publication, Culinary Edge magazine, for 2006. The company offers a complete selection of more than 8,000 foodservice products from national brands, specialty purveyors and PFG value-added brands, and its publication targets more than 2,000 chefs in the New York and New Jersey areas. The Winter 2006 edition is now available, and features an article on ACF Culinary Team USA. If you are interested in receiving a copy, please visit www.afifoods.com for more information.



Deadline for Discounted Registration Rate for Southeast Regional Conference is Jan. 31, 2006

ACF members who plan to attend the 2006 Southeast Regional Conference in Savannah, Ga., should register by Jan. 31, 2006, for a discounted registration rate.
The conference, which is being hosted by ACF Savannah Area Cooks and Chefs Association, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Savannah, Ga., Feb. 26-Mar. 1, 2006. For additional information, visit www.acfchefs.org and click on the Events link, then the Regional Conferences sublink.



Four ACF Members Approved as Culinary Judges

Congratulations to Greg Skibinski, CEC; David Turcotte, CEC; Robert Meitzer, CEC; and Doug Fisher, CEC, CCE. All four ACF members recently earned status as ACF-approved culinary judges.



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