ACF Today, Vol. IV, No. 24
November 13, 2006


In this edition...

  • Cramb Named American Culinary Federation Interim Managing Director
  • Certification Logos Developed in Conjunction with American Culinary Federation's Branding Campaign
  • Plan Now to Attend the 2007 American Culinary Federation Regional Conferences
  • ACF Chef & Child Foundation Accepting Applications for Little Oscar Award
  • Nominations Open until December 31 for American Academy of Chefs Elected Positions
  • Attention Central Region American Academy of Chefs Members!

 

Cramb Named American Culinary Federation Interim Managing Director

Heidi Cramb, who joined ACF in April 2005 as membership director, has been named ACF interim managing director. She will serve in the position until a permanent managing director is named to succeed Dawn Jantsch, CAE, APR, who leaves ACF to join the Specialty Coffee Association of America, Long Beach, Calif., as executive director.

As membership director, Cramb successfully restructured the membership department, developed and implemented effective strategic marketing plans to increase membership and revenue while decreasing expenditures, and directed the integration of a new database across all ACF functions.

ACF's selection committee began conducting an intensive search for a permanent managing director in November.

Certification Logos Developed in Conjunction with American Culinary Federation's Branding Campaign

ACF has launched an extensive branding campaign to define and communicate a clear, compelling identity of the organization and its subsidiaries in an increasingly competitive culinary industry. This included developing branded logos of ACF's 14 certification levels. The logos are easily identifiable, yet distinct, and allow culinarians to display their level on their chef jackets.

Below is the logo design for levels ranging from Certified Culinarian (CC) up to Certified Master Chef (CMC).

Certification Logos Developed in Conjunction with American Culinary Federation's Branding Campaign

Plan Now to Attend the 2007 American Culinary Federation Regional Conferences

Whether you want to sharpen your skills at a workshop, earn certification points by attending a lecture or demonstration, or make invaluable business contacts with accomplished culinary professionals, attending an ACF regional conference is a valuable educational opportunity you do not want to miss. For more information, visit www.acfchefs.org/Content/Events/RegionalConferences/default.htm.

The 2007 Regional Conference Schedule is as follows:
Northeastern Region, March 2-4, Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Central Region, March 25-27, Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Milwaukee, Wis.
Western Region, April 15-17, Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Southeastern Region, April 29-May 1, Sheraton Music City Hall, Nashville, Tenn.

Registration forms are available at www.acfchefs.org/download/downloads.cfm

REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE EVEN MORE!

REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE EVEN MORE!

ACF Chef & Child Foundation Accepting Applications for Little Oscar Award

The ACF Chef & Child Foundation (CCF) Little Oscar award recognizes those ACF chapters that put forward an exceptional effort to advancing the mission of the ACF Chef & Child Foundation in its fight against childhood hunger and obesity. Applications may be downloaded from the ACF Web site by clicking here or by calling (800) 624-9458. The deadline for submitting applications is Jan. 15, 2007. The national Little Oscar award winner will be selected from among the four regional winners at the ACF National Convention.

Nominations Open until December 31 for American Academy of Chefs Elected Positions

Nominations are open for the national chair and national vice chair positions of the American Academy of Chefs (AAC). Nominations will remain open until December 31. To nominate a candidate, you must be an active Academy Fellow in good standing. Please submit your nomination in writing to the AAC office at 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095.

All nominations must be postmarked no later than December 31 to be valid. All candidates accepting nomination are required to respond in writing. Acceptance letters should also be sent to the AAC office, and must be postmarked no later than December 31.

Attention Central Region American Academy of Chefs Members!

Mark Your Calendar! A "true" American Academy of Chefs (AAC) dinner will be held on March 11, 2007 at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Ind., with host, Don Miller, CEC, CCE, AAC. This will be an extraordinary event. All AAC dinner guidelines will be meticulously followed. Seating is limited to 100.

For more information, please contact the chair of the dinner, Denis Ellis, CEC, AAC, at kunzellis@comcast.net or (260) 486-2922, or the co-chair, Central Region Academy Director, John Kaufmann, CEC, AAC, at (847) 838-3719.

Crisco Professional® Pan Release Spray Awarded the ACF Seal of Approval

A reputation for homemade goodness and consistent performance-Crisco Professional® Pan Release Spray has been awarded the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Seal of Approval. After scrupulous testing by an ACF-certified team of chefs, Crisco Professional® Pan Release Spray met the criteria set for application, physical properties and performance to earn the prestigious national recognition. Made with an exclusive, patented formula, Crisco Professional® Pan Release Spray is developed to produce less foam and offers more complete and consistent surface coverage and better overall performance. To receive your free sample register at www.criscoprofessional.com.

Crisco Professional® Pan Release Spray

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©2007 American Culinary Federation

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