ACF Today Vol. V, No. 23
September 17, 2007
In this edition . . .
- Have you attended a conference or seminar lately and didn't
receive continuing education (CEH) credits?
- ACF Northwest and Western Region Forums
- 2008 ACF Regional Conference Educator Development Series,
sponsored by Canada Cutlery Inc.
- Join fellow chefs in sharing your opinion about healthy menu
items in restaurants!
- Do you think you have what it takes to be a TV star and host your
own show?
- Pepperidge Farm® Distinctive Crackers. Redesigned.
Redefined.
- Valor 1000 -- "Economical Portioning Scale"
Have you attended a conference or seminar lately and didn't
receive continuing education (CEH) credits?
ACF offers all conference and seminar planners the opportunity to have
their courses approved for ACF CEH hours. Don't forget to call the ACF
Certification Department before attending a workshop, seminar or
educational culinary activity to find out ACF CEH status. If the program
does not offer CEH hours, ask the program coordinator to contact the ACF
Certification Department to have courses approved. The ACF Certification
Department can be reached at (800) 624-9458 or by email at certify@acfchefs.net.
Don't miss your chance to attend ACF-approved courses that offer CEHs at
the 2008 ACF Regional Conferences. The conference schedule will be
packed with opportunities to earn CEHs for ACF certification. For more
information on the upcoming conferences, please visit ACF's Web
site.
ACF Northwest and Western Region Forums
ACF regional forums are a great opportunity for chefs, educators and
students to expand their knowledge and discover ways to advance in the
culinary field. Both the Northeast Region Educational Forum and the
First Annual Western Regional Forum take place in October and will be a
valuable way to get firsthand knowledge of food-industry trends and the
latest educational initiatives. Register today, as space is limited.
2007 Northeast Region Educational Forum
| When: |
October 26-28, 2007 |
| Location: |
Desmond Hotel and Conference Center
One Liberty Boulevard, Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-9800 or 800-575-1776
www.desmondgv.com |
| Room Rate: |
$99.00 per night single or double occupancy
Reserved rooms are limited, so please call as soon as possible!!!
ACF Group rate guaranteed until October 7, 2007 |
| Registration: |
$130 per person, includes all educational forums; Friday evening's
ice breaker; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday; and breakfast and
lunch on Sunday
Register Now |
Questions &
Information:
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(610) 249-2131 - acfdvca@aol.com
(716) 481-0378 - cheftvcc@aol.com
www.acfchefs.org/Content/AboutACF/NationalOfficers/ACFRegions/ne/ne_forum.html |
| Presenters: |
Earl Arrowood, Jr., CCC, CCE, FMP, AAC;
professor/chef apprenticeship program coordinator, Bucks County
Community College - The Alchemy of Taste
Brad Barnes, CMC, CCA, AAC; chair, ACF Certification Committee;
co-owner, B&B Solutions - The Practical Test
Wilfred Beriau, CEC, CCE, AAC; department chair, culinary arts,
Southern Maine Community College - Maine Lobster Part II
Jacob Brach, CCC; regional culinary manager, Rich Products
Corporation
David Ivey-Soto, CEC, MBA; managing partner, Chef David
Industries - Better Your Operation
Rajeev Patgaonkar, CEC, AAC; executive sous chef, Kellogg Hotel
& Conference Center - Indian Cuisine
Fritz Sonnenschmidt, CMC, AAC, HOF; culinary dean emeritus, The
Culinary Institute of America - Oktoberfest
Jean Vendeville, CEPC; department chair, Polly's Hospitality
Institute - Pastry Demonstration
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First Annual Western Regional Forum
| When: |
October 28-30, 2007 |
| Location: |
Eldorado Hotel Casino
345 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
(775) 786-5700 or (800) 879-8879
www.eldoradoreno.com |
Cost &
Registration:
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$380 per person, includes room, meals and registration
Excludes airfare and transportation
Checks payable to ACF Western Regional Forum |
| Questions: |
Patti Curfman, CEC, AAC - (503) 361-2253 - chefcurfman@hotmail.com
Michael Norton, CEC, AAC - (775) 786-5700, ext. 7523 - nortonm@eldoradoreno.com
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Mail:
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ACF Western Regional Forum
Patti Curfman, CEC, AAC
Patticakes
1852 East Burnett Street, Stayton, OR 97383 |
| Presenters: |
Show Platters: Garnishing and Glazing - Richard Burr,
executive chef, Spirit Mountain Casino
Certification Demystified and Market-Basket Menu Writing - Shawn
Hanlin, CEC, executive director, Oregon Coast Culinary Institute
Baking & Pastry - John Hui, CEPC, AAC, corporate pastry chef,
Pebble Beach Resorts
State of the Region - Harry Brockwell, CEC, AAC, Western Region
vice president, ACF |
2008 ACF Regional Conference
Educator Development Series
Sponsored by Canada Cutlery Inc.
The 2008 ACF Regional Conference Educator Development Series, sponsored
by Canada Cutlery Inc. will feature a one-day, eight-hour course titled,
Laws and Legal Issues in the Food Service Industry. This session
will be led by Wiley W. Newbold, CEC, AAC, adjunct professor at the West
Virginia University College of Law in the Clinical Law Program and Trial
Advocacy Program.
The workshop will explore the legal issues related to the foodservice
industry, including human-resource management, employee relations and
their direct legal impacts on the culinary industry. The course will
examine federal, state and local laws, as well as risk management,
contract law and ethical considerations.
Newbold attended the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, graduating
with a Certificat d'Études Françaises in 1969. He recieved a
Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado in 1970. He was a
founding member of the ACF West Virginia Chapter in 1980, and served as
president from 1982 through 1986. He received his juris doctor degree
from the West Virginia University College of Law in 1998. Before
becoming a lawyer, Newbold worked as the executive chef of the Sheraton
Inn Clarksburg, and the food and beverage director of the New Sanno
Hotel, Tokyo, Japan. He has been a consultant to numerous food services
worldwide, and currently resides in Morgantown, W.Va.
Cost for the session is $125, which includes lunch. Register Now!
2008 Educator Development Series Conference
Schedule
Central Regional: February 7, 2008, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Southeast Regional: February 29, 2008, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Northeast Regional: April 4, 2008, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Western Regional: April 18, 2008, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Join fellow chefs in sharing your opinion about healthy menu items
in restaurants!
ACF members are invited to participate in an online survey to help
culinary and nutrition professionals at Clemson University and
Pennsylvania State University better understand what chefs think about
how to make menu items healthier at
https://online.survey.psu.edu/chef/.
Please complete the survey within two weeks. If you have any questions
or would like additional information, please contact Margaret Condrasky
at (864) 656-6554 or mcondra@clemson.edu.
The Food Network Star is back for a new season and a new Search!
Do you think you have what it takes to be a TV star and host your own
show?
This is what the Food Network is looking for:
- Cooking know-how: You can be self-taught or professionally trained
but you must have strong cooking skills. Cooks, chefs, foodies and all
those who are passionate about food are encouraged to apply!
- Personality that pops: Let yourself shine and show us who you really
are. Don't be shy. We are all about personality, show us yours!
- Teaching skills: Bring the world of food and cooking to life in your
very own passionate and unique way. Please be clear about your cooking
point of view.
From a pool of finalists, one winner will receive his or her own
six-episode show.
To Apply:
Applications and contest rules can be downloaded from www.FoodNetwork.com. Please
e-mail your name, age, phone number, e-mail address, city, a brief
summary of why you want to be on the show, occupation (if not cooking
professionally how do you continue to keep your passion for cooking
alive) and a picture of yourself to: CastingNFNS4@yahoo.com
Or meet the casting team at an open call in one of the following
locations!
Las Vegas
September 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
David Burke Las Vegas
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 108,
Las Vegas
http://www.davidburkelasvegas.net/
Minneapolis
October 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Chambers Hotel
901 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
http://www.chambersminneapolis.com/
Pepperidge Farm® Distinctive
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trays.
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Valor 1000 -- "Economical Portioning Scale"
For applications where speed and affordability are key, the new OHAUS
Valor 1000 portioning scale offers 1:7,500 resolution for less than
$200. From 3kg X 0.5g to 30kg X 5g, the Valor 1000 provides clear,
consistent results using the large, backlit blue LCD display in your
choice of lb, oz, kg or g - all at a quick key press. For repeated
portioning, the Valor 1000 can be quickly set into checkweighing mode,
telling you when a portion is over or under your target weight. For easy
portability, the Valor 1000 has an 80-hour internal, rechargeable
battery, or you can use the included AC adapter. Come see all of the new
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Offer code ACFE8, valid until 10/26/2007 and offer only from Ohaus.
