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August 2014 Volume XIV, Issue 5 2014 National Convention Inductees American Academy of Chefs Inductees WESTERN REGION Greetings Chef, Greetings Fellows of the American Academy of Chefs!

Wright, CEC, AAC ACF High Sierra Chefs Association Sponsored by: Joe Eidem CEC, AAC ; David Goodwin CEC, AAC CENTRAL REGION First, my sincere "thank you" to all who attended the American Academy of

Over the course of five days, during the AAC Fellow's meeting, the 43rd Annual Academy Induction Dinner, and the AAC Spouse's Luncheon, over 200 Fellows made lasting connections, and shared positive

I can't wait to see what 2015 will bring in! Please take a minute to view some of the AAC event highlights incuded in this email. Darrin L.

National Convention were passed; the Senior Chefs Committee now falls under the American Academy of Chefs. Please welcome the Senior Chefs to our AAC Family!

1 August 2014 Volume XIV, Issue National Convention Inductees American Academy of Chefs Inductees WESTERN REGION Greetings Chef, Greetings Fellows of the American Academy of Chefs! What an awesome year the American Academy of Chefs is having! Fred G. Wright, CEC, AAC ACF High Sierra Chefs Association Sponsored by: Joe Eidem CEC, AAC ; David Goodwin CEC, AAC CENTRAL REGION First, my sincere "thank you" to all who attended the American Academy of Chef's events during the 2014 ACF National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Over the course of five days, during the AAC Fellow's meeting, the 43rd Annual Academy Induction Dinner, and the AAC Spouse's Luncheon, over 200 Fellows made lasting connections, and shared positive energies and experiences that will help shape the future of our restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industries. The "tip of the toque" for an outstanding performance of camaraderie! I can't wait to see what 2015 will bring in! Please take a minute to view some of the AAC event highlights incuded in this . Darrin L. Aoyama, CEPC ACF Professional Chef Association of Houston Sponsored by: Charles M Carrol CEC, AAC ; Alex Darvishi CEC, AAC I also would like to point out to all AAC Fellows that as the Bylaws at the National Convention were passed; the Senior Chefs Committee now falls under the American Academy of Chefs. Please welcome the Senior Chefs to our AAC Family! All in all, it was a great convention and congratulations to our ACF Board of Directors for the new convention format took place this year! And I look forward to seeing you again next year in Orlando, Florida! Be Safe and Be Healthy~ Jesse W. Cobb, CEC ACF Chicago Chefs of Cuisine, Inc Sponsored by: Joe Aiello CEC, AAC ; Christopher F Donato CEC, AAC Stafford DeCambra, CEC, CCE, CCA, WCMC, AAC Chair, American Academy of Chefs Mark Cochran, CEC, CCA, CFBE ACF Culinary Arts Society of Oklahoma Sponsored by: Bernard Urban CEC, AAC, HOF ; Roland E Schafer CEC, AAC, HOF 2014 National Convention American Academy of Chefs Reception & Dinner

2 Paul A. Santaularia, CEC, CCE ACF Greater Kansas City Chef's Association Sponsored by: Mark Webster CEC, CCE, AAC ; Mark A Prece CEC, AAC NORTHEAST REGION Jeffrey S. Mitchell, CEC, CCA ACF Syracuse NY Chapter Sponsored by: Bill Tillinghast, CEC, AAC ; Derek Spendlove CEPC, CCE, AAC, Elizabeth Baase CEC, AAC Thomas P. Hunt, CEC ACF Columbus Chapter Sponsored by: C. David Wolf CEC, AAC, Roland E Schafer CEC, AAC, HOF SOUTHEAST REGION Claudio G. Ferrer, CEC, CCE ACF Caxambas Chapter of Naples & Marco Island Sponsored by: Louis Perrotte CEC, AAC, HOF, Derek Spendlove CEPC, CCE, AAC M. Glenn Pruden, CEC ACF Virginia Chef's Association Sponsored by: Winslow R Goodier CEC, AAC ; Hans J Schadler CEC, AAC Mark H. Brown, CEC, CCA The Southwest Florida Chapter of the ACF Sponsored by: David A St. John-Grubb CEC, CCE, CHE, AAC ; Eric J Karell CEC, AAC

Rigberg, CEC, CCA ACF Tampa Bay Culinary

MBI Culinary Consulting Chicago, Illinois

Illinois Todd Hatoff, HAAC Allen Brothers

Saint Cloud, Florida AAC Fellows, here is

for elected AAC Office are being taken this

Fellow, and include a statement that the

Community College Lenexa, Kansas This year

3 American Academy of Chefs Spouses Lunch Michael J. Rigberg, CEC, CCA ACF Tampa Bay Culinary Association, Inc Sponsored by: Noble Masi CEPC, CMB, AAC, HOF ; Frederic "Fritz" Sonnenchmidt CMC, AAC, HOF American Academy of Chefs Honorary Inductees Elizabeth A Bergin, HAAC Vice President The World of MBI Culinary Consulting Chicago, Illinois Mark Eggerding, HAAC US Foods Rosemont, Illinois Todd Hatoff, HAAC Allen Brothers Chicago, Illinois Gustav Graciano Mendez, HAAC President ForoPanamericano de Asociaciones GastronomicasProfesionales Saint Cloud, Florida AAC Fellows, here is an up-date informing you that nominations for elected AAC Office are being taken this year. All nominees must file a nomination letter with the AAC National Office by December 31st, signed by the nominating AAC Fellow, and include a statement that the nominee is willing to serve, also signed by the nominee. The full criteria are noted below for your review. Nominations for Elected AAC Office Felix Sturmer, HAAC Associate Professor, Hospitality Management Johnson County Community College Lenexa, Kansas This year at our Annual Fellow's Meeting, I will have but one last year, to serve as your AAC Chairman. It has certainly been truly an honor and of great privilege. As we progressively move forward over the next year, you have a duty as members the Academy to seek new leadership as we begin opening up for nominations

American Academy of Chefs Hall of Fame and Honorary Hall of Fame starting this July 2014 for AAC Chair and AAC Vice-Chair. Here are some brief guidelines: All nominees must be active Fellows of AAC.

A nominee must file a nomination letter with the AAC National Office by December 31st in even-numbered years, signed by the nominating AAC Fellow, and include a statement that the nominee is willing

Harry Brockwell, CEC, AAC, HOF A nominee must send a resume and recent culinary photo in toque, taken within one year, to the National AAC Office by December 31st in evennumbered years.

years and must participate in a question and answer period. Fawzi A.; Ottamn, CEC, AAC, HOF For more in-depth details, please refer to the AAC Website under AAC Policies & Procedures.

of Chefs Celebrated Chef Rick Moonen, HOF I hope everyone enjoyed the 2014 National Convention in Kansas City. My wife and I enjoyed the convention, seeing old friends from around the country.

Sylvia Gambrell coordinated the Senior Lunch and helped me tremendously. She made my job easy. I was a little disappointed in the Senior Chef attendance.

4 American Academy of Chefs Hall of Fame and Honorary Hall of Fame starting this July 2014 for AAC Chair and AAC Vice-Chair. Here are some brief guidelines: All nominees must be active Fellows of AAC. A nominee must have been a Fellow of AAC for 10 years. Nominations open at the annual AAC meeting in even-numbered years. A nominee must file a nomination letter with the AAC National Office by December 31st in even-numbered years, signed by the nominating AAC Fellow, and include a statement that the nominee is willing to serve, signed by the nominee. Harry Brockwell, CEC, AAC, HOF A nominee must send a resume and recent culinary photo in toque, taken within one year, to the National AAC Office by December 31st in evennumbered years. Candidates meeting the criteria for nominations of AAC Chair and AAC Vice- Chair must speak at the two Fellow's meetings during the ACF Regional Conference, at their own expense, in odd-numbered years and must participate in a question and answer period. Fawzi A.; Ottamn, CEC, AAC, HOF For more in-depth details, please refer to the AAC Website under AAC Policies & Procedures. AAC Website Attention ACF Senior Chefs Leopold K Schaeli, CMC, AAC, HOF From The Desk of the Senior Chefs Chair Jim Douglas CEC, CCE, AAC, HOF Jim Singerling, CCM, HAAC, HBOT, HHOF American Academy of Chefs Celebrated Chef Rick Moonen, HOF I hope everyone enjoyed the 2014 National Convention in Kansas City. My wife and I enjoyed the convention, seeing old friends from around the country. I enjoyed the seminars and the meetings. I was really surprised receiving the President's Medal from ACF President, Tom Macrina; a highlight of the convention for my wife and I. Sylvia Gambrell coordinated the Senior Lunch and helped me tremendously. She made my job easy. I was a little disappointed in the Senior Chef attendance. I would have like to have had some younger seniors, 65 plus, for their input as to what they see for the future of the Seniors. Only one young senior was present out of 20 Seniors at the lunch. I received lots of s from Seniors as to what should be done but where were you at the convention to have your input for the future of the seniors? A good voice is better than . I only see the other chefs hear your voice and can comment. If you don not voice your opinions, how can we as Seniors improve it for future Seniors? I would like to hear from you. me with your concerns. Keep it simple; do not include your background for the last years. Keep it pertinent to the future of the Seniors, whether it is for the future of the conventions or benefits for us Senior chefs.

5 Sincerely, Jim Douglas, CEC, CCE, AAC, HOF 2014 SPONSORS Platinum Gold Bronze Friends All Regional Conferences

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