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1 105/17/2011 American Culinar y Federation Harrisburg Chapter- PA 181 MISE EN PLACE May 2011 Hello Chefs, Students, and Friends: I would like thank, Chef Rob Poulton, the faculty, and students at the Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts at YTI for their warm hospitality as hosts for the April meeting. On behalf of the chapter I would like to wish all of the students chosen for culinary competition team great success in their quest for gold in the upcoming competitions. I would also like to recognize Victor Kendlehart and Rachel Johnson from the HACC culinary program as they embark on their journey to be selected to represent the Northeast Region at the Student Culinarian Invitational to be held at the National Convention in July. It is great to see the student membership taking an active role in the opportunities available to them. We wish you all the best and pledge our full support as a chapter A C F N A T I O N A L E L E C T I O N S - V O T I N G E L I G I B I L I T Y ACF members will vote electronically in May for the Board of Directors national officers: president, regional vice presidents, secretary and treasurer. To ensure correspondence reaches you, please update your contact information, especially your e- mail address, by either logging into the ACF website and updating your profile or by calling the ACF office at (800) Your membership dues must be paid by March 31 to be eligible to vote. With the National Elections quickly approaching I urge all of our members to exercise your right to vote and have your voice heard.. The choices we make affect the direction of this organization and its members as a whole. Please consider all of your choices and vote wisely. The current board has done a tremendous job and have moved this federation in a positive direction. I would urge all of you to visit the national website and review the Strategic Plan for The following new and incumbent candidates running for election to National Board of Directors for have the full endorsement of the Board of the ACF Harrisburg Chapter Pa-181. Next Meeting: Monday May 16, 2011 Hilton Hotel Harrisburg One North Second Street Harrisburg, Pa National President-Michael Ty, CEC,AAC Northeast Regional Vice President-William Tillinghast, CEC, AAC, MBA National Secretary-Thomas J. Macrina, CEC, CCA, AAC National Treasurer-James Taylor, CEC, AAC, MBA Respectfully, Michael A Finch, CEC, ACE President 5809-B Hidden Lake Drive, Harrisburg, Pa 1

2 205/17/2011 T H E V. P. C O R N E R S U B M I T T E D B Y : R O B E R T E. C O R L E J R, C E C, C C E Greetings Fellow Culinarian s April showers bring May flowers if this saying is in any way true we are in for the most beautiful May in recorded history. I think I will just plant watercress this year in my garden! I am not going to let this soggy weather bring me down though, we have so much to be grateful for. To see the young culinarian s doing a run through for their upcoming competition at YTI s state of the art kitchen was all the motivation I need to push on. I came away from our April meeting refreshed and excited about our career field. There is no doubt that we as a chapter need to move forward and put more time and energy into our youth. I believe that the State of Pennsylvania needs to recognize the validity of our profession and the need for trained young professionals. At this point in time culinary and pastry especially are struggling to get the commonwealth to put our career paths at a high priority. I will be sending out a High priority Occupation List Questionnaire via to members that are in a position to give information on hiring young culinarians. I would also like input concerning pastry arts and the need for trained pastry art students. In this way we can show the department of technical education what our industry really needs. I hope you would support us in this endeavourer. Thanks As in last months news letter I would like to highlight seasonal products and what better item for the month of May, than the precious Morel Mushroom. I spent many days as young boy hunting these flavorful wild mushrooms with my uncle. We use to just dredge them in flour and sauté them in butter until crispy. What a childhood memory! I still love them today and a friend of mine keeps me in good supply. I actually will receive some today and since it s a little cooler out the Morels are in pristine condition at this time. Please check out the following web-site to find out more about Morels. Well until next month Blessings to you and remember Life begins when the season starts (for Morels) (Brianna Axtell) Bob Corle CEC,CCE Vice President ACF Harrisburg Chapter PA-181 2

3 305/17/ Meeting Locations Please Mark Your Calendars January 17th 2011 Purcell Hall on the Milton Hershey School Campus *End of the year Celebration* February 21st 2011 Hershey Lodge & Convention Center March 21st 2011 Sysco Central Pennsylvania April 18th 2011 The Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts YTI Lancaster Campus May 16th 2011 Hilton/PRA Scholarship Night June 20th Hershey Park Family Fun Day July 18th 2011 TBA August 15th 2011 Hotel Hershey September 19th 2011 HACC (Harrisburg Area Community College) Wildwood Campus October 17th 2011 PRA-Golf Hershey Country Club *Meeting following golf outing* November 21st 2011-TBA December 19th 2011 TBA * All meetings start at 7:00 PM * Meeting Minutes From March 21, 2011 The meeting was called to order at 8:15 PM by Chef Bob Corle at Sysco. The Vice president, Treasurer and Secretary were present. We had the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer. Thank you to Chef Norbert Zastavny from Rational USA for his presentation. Thank you to Chef Richard Blythe for a wonderful dinner! Approval of Minutes Motion: Tim Second: John The following information was provided by John Reis Treasurers Report: Beginning balance: $8, Checking Account $15, Business Account** Expenditures: $ Deposits: Rebates: $75.00 $14.42 Ending balance: $8, $15, **John opened a Business Account at M&T Bank 3

4 405/17/2011 Committees: Certification: Chairperson: Michael Harants Co-Chair: Robert Corle Practical exam available April 17th at Lebanon CTC. Correspondence: The chapter received Thank you Letters from the Ronald McDonald House. Education: Chairperson: Ed Byrem Co-chair: Mike Finch Chef Tim Harris is doing a Tour of Italy at the April Meeting. Continuing Education: Chairperson: Gary Johnson Make sure you sign in at meetings to receive continuing education hours. Membership: Chairperson: Richard Blythe Co-chair: Chick Zoll You may complete the entire membership application please remember to renew your membership. Barb Byrem is mailing correspondences of past due, due, and new members letters of reminder and welcome. Newsletter: Chairperson: Marsha Brandt Co-Chair: Mike Finch Please contact Marsha if you would like any information posted. Please make sure we have your current mailing address. Academy of chef s: Chairperson: Bob Roebuck Co-Chair: Tom Long AAC 2nd Annual Golf Outing Classic Friday July 22, Ronald McDonald house: Chairperson: Bob Roebuck Co-chair: Tim Durgey Please note the recent expansion will require all meal donations to be increased to serve 60 people. Taste: Chairperson: John Reis Co-Chairs: Roebuck, Finch, Gipe, & Durgey The event was Oct Strawberry Square. Approx 53 Restaurants participated. $102,000 raised. The event was very successful! Blood bank: Chairperson: Mike Harants Co-chair: Tim McGrath Goal is 16 pints. Please Donate to ACF PA 181. Cooking School (Parade of Chefs) : John Reis Meeting is scheduled. There are new board members. John to update us at the next meeting. 4

5 505/17/2011 Adopt a Ship program: Mike Harants If you have any interest in participating in the program please contact Michael Harants. SkillsUSA: Cher Harris, Charlie Gipe, & Tim Harris Pennsylvania State Competition is April 6th,7th and 8th Lebanon County CTC. Tour De Cure: Tim Roben June 11th boiling springs & june12th Michaux State Forest Registrations ahead of last year with 52 teams signed up. Register on main.diabetes.org/tricountytour Golf Outing: Chairperson: Charlie Gipe Co-chair: Brian Peffley The event took place October 18, There were 295 golfers. Charlie reported that $12,000 was raised. Old Business: Charlie talked to the chapter about getting involved with the Boy Scouts of America and their Venturing program. There was a meeting in Dec with the Boy Scouts to find out more info about the Venturing program. More will be discussed at upcoming chapter meetings. Website The site is in the process of being updated. Working on new marketing & updating Technology. Ed Byrem is to form a committee for national night out in Lemoyne which is the 1st weekend of august. Ed wants to focus on the move to school program for the event. New business: PA Flavor Event Saturday April 9, 2011 at the Farm Show Complex featuring Local Restaurants, Brewers and PA Preferred Vendors. The Chapter will have a booth at the event. 250 participants signed up. Looking to sale 1,000 tickets. The PRA formed a Student Application. Students can join for $20.00 Annually. Join online at Brian Peffley is getting prices for new signage for the chapter to use at events. The ACF culinary team will compete on April 25, 2011 for the Chesapeake cup. There are 8 students and 5 coaches. There will be a Rational Self Cooking Center demo at Sysco Central PA on Friday April 29th at 10:00 am. Please contact Chef Richard Blythe with any questions at Lebanon Country Club is looking for a Dining Room Manager. Please call Chef Notter at ext:118 or for more information. We still have the following months open for hosting our monthly meeting July, November and December. If you are able to host a meeting please contact a chapter officer. Meeting was 8:45 PM Motion By: Scott Second: John See you at YTI in York on Monday April 18, Meeting starts at 7:00 PM. There will be tours of the facility from 6:00 7:00. 5

6 605/17/2011 ACF Harrisburg Chapter PA Officers President: Michael A. Finch, CEC,ACE Vice President: Robert E. Corle Jr., CEC,CCE Home (717) Work (717) ext:2144 The Culinarian s Code As a proud member of the American Culinary Federation, I pledge to share my professional knowledge and skill with all culinarians. I will place honor, fairness, cooperation and consideration first when dealing with my colleagues. Treasurer: John Reis John.Reis@hilton.com (717) Cell Number I will keep all comments professional and respectful when dealing with my colleagues. Secretary: Marsha Brandt Brandt.Marsha@CentralPa.Sysco.com (717) Cell Number I will protect all members from the use of unfair means, unnecessary risks and unethical behavior when used against them for another s personal gain. Chairman of the Board: Brian D. Peffley, CEPC,CCE bpeffley@lcctc.k12.pa.us (717) I will support the support the success, growth, and future of my colleagues and this great federation. This newsletter was printed and mailed by: Sysco Central Pennsylvania, LLC Adopted at the Board of Governors August 3,