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To Chef Israel Calderon, CEC,® CCA® from the Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre.  Chef Calderon won a Silver Medal at the 15^th Americas Food & Beverage Show and Conference.  Israel, we are all so proud of you! Click here to see all of the pictures

 

2011 ACF Southeast Regional Conference

Hilton Atlanta Hotel

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ACF National Convention 2010

Anaheim, Ca

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Chef Larry Nibbs, CEC; Chef Rich Crisanti, CEC; and Chef Jeff Rotz, CEC, CCE, AAC are back at Peter Island Resort to complete ACF Certification training. Check out some of the wonderful pictures.

Congratulations to the following chefs for passing their Practical Cooking/Baking Evaluations:

Vinetta Fahie - Certified Pastry Chef

Grace Millard - Certified Culinarian

Laurel Browne - Certified Culinarian

Myrthlyn Mills - Certified Culinarian

Congratulations to:

Daniel East for passing his Certified Executive Chef Evaluation

John Kirby for passing his Certified Chef de Cuisine Evaluation

Adam Young for passing his Certified Working Pastry Chef Evaluation

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Check out the beautiful pictures from Peter Island Resort.  We are working with some of the best chefs & culinarians in the Caribbean. 24 of them are going through there certification process.  Congratulations to all!  Click here.

Thanks to Tony Seta, CMC for conducting a fantastic presentation last night (Monday, October 12, 2009)

Tony, you were great!

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Welcome to the ACF Gulf to Lakes Chefs & Cooks Association, Inc. FL201 A chapter of the American  Culinary Federation. P.O. Box 1179 Eustis, Florida 32727-1179 The purpose of the chapter is the advancement of the culinary profession and culinary awareness through education and certification of the membership, and close interaction with other local organizations. The chapter membership is composed of chefs, cooks, culinary educators, students, and purveyors from Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Marion Counties, and the surrounding area. President - Matthew Dennis, CEC, ACE Chairman of the Board - Jeffrey Rotz, CEC, CCE, AAC Vice President - Dane Gillis CEC, ACE Treasurer - Ken Koenig CCC, CCE, ACE Secretary - Carol Hass, CC Membership Chair - Ken Pitts CEC Apprenticeship Chairman - Dane Gillis CEC, ACE Education Chairman - John Bell CEC, ACE Certification Chair - Jeff Rotz, CEC, CCE, AAC Public Relations - Bob Ponsi Golf Committee Chairman -  The American Culinary Federation, Inc., a professional, not-for-profit organization for chefs and cooks, was founded in 1929 in New York City by three chefs organizations: the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique, the Vatel Club, and the Chefs Association of America. The principal goal of the founding chefs remains true to the ACF today - to promote the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education among Culinarians at all levels, from apprentices to the most accomplished Certified Master Chefs. Successful Culinarians know the value of belonging to the oldest and largest organization of chefs and cooks in the United States. 1929-1999

Once again, the ACF Gulf to Lakes Chefs & Cooks Association,  Lake County High School's Culinary Programs, their families and friends were out in full force to support the Christian Care Center (CCC) and those that are less fortunate.  This morning (Saturday, 1-24-09) some of us met at Eustis High School (EHS) at 6:15 AM and the rest met at the CCC in Leesburg. These are high school students that could have been doing other things, such as sleeping volunteered their time to help someone less fortunate.   These wonderful young adults felt it was more important to bring some happiness to others.  Is this not the true meaning of giving back to the community?  I want to thank Chef Bob Ponsi; Chef Matthew Dennis, CEC and his wife Lori; Chef Janice Carlile; and Chef Dane Gillis, CEC.

Please check out the pictures at: http:///chefshelpingchefs.com/ccc.htm

 

Chefs Support the US Navy at Atlantic Undersea Test & Evaluation Center  (AUTEC) on Andros Island in the Bahamas to celebrate the Navy's 233rd Birthday.

 

Check out this great culinary site -  Escoffier On Line Culinary Portal for Chefs and Cooks, Food Professionals, Culinary Students and Foodies

 
Check out our Chapter Sponsorship Page by clicking on the license plate below

New Chef Fashions have always supported our chapter. Lucien Salama has always been someone that I can call upon and ask for something and he is always there.  Next time you need uniforms, shirts, hats, etc.  contact New Chef.  Call or email Stella at 1-800-NEW-CHEF ext 254 and tell her Chef Jeff sent you.

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