OCTOBER 2013
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American Culinary Federation Midlands Chapter
“The Authority on Cooking in the Midlands of South Carolina”
President’s Message
Dear members,
October has been a busy month. We had an outstanding meeting at “Letʼs Cook” with a great educational on craft beers and pairings thanks to the guys at Total Wine for all of the beer, Gourmet Shop for the cheese, and Chefs Larry and John for the fantastic food! We also appreciate the help cleaning up after… true team effort. Thanks to Mike Kester as well for keeping us informed on current certification changes.
The annual Presidents awards dinner is coming soon and we are looking for your votes. Enclosed is the nominee and scholarship forms.
November 4th will be our next meeting at Sysco at 6pm. Please join us, your time and attendance is what helps this chapter move forward and we canʼt do it better without your assistance. Also the annual Christmas lighting at Saluda Shoals is coming soon and as always we are looking for volunteers to assist.
Our December meeting will be a new member drive at “Letʼs Cook Culinary Studio” on Assembly. We encourage members to come enjoy themselves in the celebration of Holidays and to please bring anyone interested in joining the ACF. A reminder will be sent by mail for this event as well so keep a look out.
Thanks to all ACFMC alumni, past and present!
Sincerely,
Chef David Grillo, CEC ACFMC President
On a side note, Cheryl and I are proud parents of a healthy baby girl! Harper Lillie was born October 17th at 10:11 am, 7lbs, 14 oz. , and we couldnʼt be happier.
MIDLANDS CHAPTER, INC. PO BOX 834 COLUMBIA, SC 29202
WWW.ACFMIDLANDS.COM
OCTOBER 2013 WWW.ACFMIDLANDS.COM American Culinary Federation Midlands Chapter,
Inc.
Board of Directors 2013-2015
ACFMC EXECUTIVE BOARD
President David Grillo, CEC Vice President Whittaker Williams Secretary Larry Platt Treasurer John Lindower
Chairman of the Board Vinnie Livoti, CCA, FMP
Directors & Committee Chairs
SERGEANT AT ARMS
MEMBERSHIP
CERTIFICATION ADVISOR
Mike Kester, CEC,CCA,AAC,ACE
APPRENTICESHIP
TBD
BY LAW/RESOLUTIONS
TBD
CHEF & CHILD
Jeffery Quasha
LONG RANGE PLANNING
TBD
ASSOCIATE MEMBER ADVISOR
TBD
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP
TBD
NEWSLETTER
Vinnie Livoti, CCA, FMP
PUBLIC RELATION
TBD
EDUCATION
TBD
FINANCE
TBD
CULINARY COMPETITIONS
TBD
CHEF OF THE YEAR CHAIRMAN
Vinnie Livoti, CCA, FMP
American Culinary Federation Midlands Chapter of South Carolina Mission Statement
Our Organization is committed to education, certification and supporting the community that frequents the establishments in which we work. We focus to serve each member, strive to foster partnerships within our profession and create a fraternal bond of respect and integrity among all culinarians.
MIDLANDS CHAPTER, INC. PO BOX 834 COLUMBIA, SC 29202
WWW.ACFMIDLANDS.COM
UPCOMING EVENTS!!
We know the holiday time is almost here when it is time for the Chairman’s lighting at Saluda Shoals Park. This year Sunday November 24th is the date and we will begin set up at 3:00 PM. Once again we will have the use of the chocolate fountain along with doing some food stations located throughout the nature center. To be successful with this event we will need about 10 people, before, during and after the event. We try and split things up so you do not have to work the whole event and could enjoy the lights with your family which the park always invites us to come and enjoy that night for free as a thank you to the ACF Midlands members.
We are expecting 300 guests with food being ready at 5:30 PM and the lighting ceremony beginning at 6:00 PM, and the whole affair wrapping up by 8:30 PM. Please email john.lindower@bcbssc.com the time that you could help. Prep time from noon to 4:00 PM, set up from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and production/clean up from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. If your business or employer would like to sponsor a station by donating the food for that station please call John Lindower 803-231-8721, we still have time to get them into the program up until November 5th. We will be having a Hawaiian Holiday theme this year to help your creative juices flowing.
Thanks John Lindower
Please take special note of 2014’s Southeastern Regional Conference being held in
Charleston SC. We have been asked and have offered our assistance to the ACF Greater Charleston South Carolina Chapter with the regional conference. At this time we do not have any specific information yet, but we are asking every Midlands member to try and reserve one day to be at the conference and volunteer to assist the Greater Charleston Chapter. As we get closer to the date we will know what jobs they are in need of, and can then place you in a spot. Thank you in advance for your willingness to help South Carolina and the ACF shine.
http://www.acfchefs.org/ACF/Events/Regional/Southeast/ACF/Events/
Regional/Southeast/
Award
Nominations…..
ACF Midlands Members……
It’s time again for our annual nominations for the ACF Midlands 2013 chapter awards. We are now accepting nominations until November 22nd, 2013 for the following annual awards:
Chef of the Year Associate of the Year Member of the Year
The nomination Chair will check that all nominees meet nomination requirements Nominations should be sent via email to Vinnie Livoti at
Vinnie.Livoti@bcbssc.com or vinman719@yahoo.com
All ACF Midlands members (in good standing with current dues paid) will be sent an electronic ballot on November 25th. The electronic ballot process will close on December 20th and the winners will be announced at the annual President’s Ball & Awards Banquet that will be held on January 26th, 2013.
The
American Culinary Federation Midlands Chapter
Chef Jules Pernell and John Peduzzi Grant and Scholarship Application
$500
This scholarship shall be awarded to any member in good standing of the ACF Midlands Chapter
Complete this application and return with the following:
1. 400-500 word essay on your desire to receive this scholarship
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. A copy of the particular course, with description, location, date, etc.
NAME__________________________________________ DATE_________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________TEL.__________________ CITY_________________________STATE_____________ZIP___________________ ACF MEMBER #___________________
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT JANUARY 17TH, 2013
MAIL TO:
ACF-MC
PO BOX 834 COLUMBIA, SC 29202
Calendar
2013
All Meetings begin at 6pm
November 4th
SYSCO Foods of Columbia Warehouse Educational TBA
November 24th
Saluda Shoals Chairmanʼs Lighting
December 7th
Letʼs Cook Culinary Studio Holiday Party
Janurary 26th
Annual Presidentʼs and Awards Banquet Dinner
