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Deadline for Lead Like "Mike" contest fast approaching
The American Culinary Federation has a unique opportunity for culinary students and apprentices. We need your help in spreading the word to them about the Lead Like “Mike” contest.
ACF students and apprentices are invited to enter the Lead Like "Mike" Contest by May 2 for the chance to access culinary leaders and top-notch networking opportunities at the 2012 ACF National Convention in Orlando, Fla. One student will be selected to attend convention and be mentored by ACF National President Michael Ty, CEC, AAC, July 13-18. This individual will experience ACF's national convention from the president's perspective, from attending behind-the-scenes meetings with board members and sponsors to the lavish American Academy of Chefs dinner.
Applications are due May 2. Five finalists will then be selected for phone interviews. The winner will be announced by June 6, and will receive airfare to Orlando within the continental U.S., accommodations at the Orlando World Center Marriott and a full convention registration. Application
Applicants must be:
§ A first-, second- or third-year full-time culinary student enrolled in either a degree-granting, diploma or certificate postsecondary culinary program, or an ACFEF Apprenticeship Program.
§ An ACF member in good standing (dues paid) since January 31, 2012.
§ At least 18 years old.
§ Available July 13–18, 2012.
§ Organized, punctual and personable.
§ A leader who can communicate well with diverse groups and maintain a professional image.
To enter, the following needs to be submitted:
§ A completed and signed application.
§ A 500-word essay in English, no smaller than 12 point font, describing how this mentoring opportunity will help you achieve your goal of being a culinary leader. The essay must be an original work and should not reference Michael Ty more than twice.
§ A high-resolution color photo in appropriate chef apparel.
§ A signed letter of endorsement from your department chair and/or school/apprenticeship director on official letterhead.
Last year’s winner, Kristin Swaggart, CC, a member of ACF Northwest Wine Country Chapter, went on to graduate from Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla, Wash., in June 2011, and was hired as chef/culinary director at J. Bookwalter Winery & Bistro in Richland, Wash. She attributes this mentorship as a large part of why she received the job.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you or your students have any questions at pcarroll@acfchefs.net, or (800) 624-9458 ext. 147 or (904) 484-0247.
Richfield School Wins USDA Recipes for Healthy Kids National Cook-Off
The team’s Porcupine Sliders wow judges during finals held in Dallas July 25.
This month, students will return to schools across the country with stories of their summer adventures, from camp highlights to family vacations. But students from Intermediate District 287, South Education Center Alternative, Richfield, Minn., will have a national cooking competition title to boast of. The team’s Porcupine Sliders were selected as the winning recipe in Michelle Obama’s Recipes for Healthy Kids contest following a live competition July 25 during the 2011 American Culinary Federation (ACF) National Convention at the Gaylord Texan, Dallas.
Learning Begins at Breakfast
In its fifth year, chefs from ACF Minneapolis Chefs Chapter, along with representatives from the American Heart Association (AHA) will go into elementary schools to teach third graders the importance of a nutritious breakfast. After a brief introduction by AHA, ACF chefs will demonstrate how to make a breakfast parfait using yogurt, cereal and fresh fruit. Contact Chef Sturzl to register for this great opportunity to educate to students the importance of a healthy breakfast.
See ACF Chef & Child Newsletter
Follow us now on facebook & twitter
We have add a acf /mcc fan page on facebook to go along with the previous facebook group page. Please join this fan page for even more information on what is going on with the acf / mcc and the culinary world. The fan page will give us a more professional presentation and posts on this fan page will be linked to our new acf_mpls_chefs twitter
The National Culinary Review (NCR) is now available electronically. ACF members login and nonmembers can subscribe at the e-Store. You can still just to receive the NCR in print, but all new members will be receiving it digitally.
