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MESSAGE FROM WSCA PRESIDENT, TONY PARKER
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WSCA President
Tony Parker CEC, ACE JANUARY 2014 Greetings Fellow Culinarians and Associates I'd like to first thank all of you for this opportunity you have given me to be your newly elected President of the Washington State Chef's Association. I know that I have a tough journey ahead of me continuing the path laid out by our past president Mark, but with the help of our board, chairpersons, and members I have all the confidence that we will continue to grow our Chapter. We will continue to offer great educational opportunities in the form of hands on seminars for our chapter members and local culinarians. Upcoming Events We have a fantastic seminar coming up on April 12th at Renton Technical College sponsored by the Washington State Beef Commission. It will be an informative seminar with cutting demonstrations, hands on cutting stations and a buffet featuring grilled beef. The seminar is from 9am to 1pm and is free for members and $10.00 for non-members. Our WSCA Presidents Gala is February 10th at the SeaTac Doubletree Hotel. Chef Bruce Frye is creating a dinner that is guaranteed to make it an evening to remember. The dinner is limited and will sell out. Please make sure to go to our meetings page and make your reservations now. Chef Jamie Callison, culinary arts instructor from WSU will be speaking about his new cookbook, Crimson Spoon at the Presidents Awards dinner. During the reception, books will be available to purchase and autograph by Chef Callison. For more information on the Cookbook, click here. Again, I look forward to serving as your president, and continuing the direction set by Mark and the board of directors. Join us on WE ARE CHEFS and FACEBOOK Tony Parker CEC, ACE Washington State Chefs Association Website |
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FEBRUARY 2014 WSCA MEETING
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2014 PRESIDENTS AWARDS GALA
18740 International Blvd
Seatac, WA
Times:
Board Meeting: 4-6PM
Appetizers and No-host Bar: 6-6:45PM
3 Course Dinner: 6:45-9PM
Cost:
No-Host Bar for Reception
Wine is Included with Dinner
$40 - Junior Members / Student Members
$50 - Members
$60 - Non-Members / Associates
The WSCA Presidents Awards dinner is the evening we celebrate our fellow members for their outstanding achievements for the year and the dedication in volunteerism that they do.
Chef Jamie Callison, culinary arts instructor from WSU will be speaking about his new cookbook, Crimson Spoon at our dinner. During the reception, books will be available to purchase and autograph by Chef Callison. For more information on the Cookbook, click here.
The Presidents Gala will be hosted by Chef Bruce Frye, Executive Chef of the Double Tree Hotel in Sea-Tac. Chef Frye is a dedicated member and a great culinarian. View the menu and more information on Chef Frye below.
Culinary Social
Barbecued Duck, Peking Pancake, Scallions and Plum Sauce
Andouille Sausage "Mac and Cheese", Creole Tomato Jam
Iron Seared Salmon Pinchos, Chimichurri
Course One
Small Plate Eight Ways
Seared Sea Scallop, Tequila and Pear Cocktail, Avocado Float
Cedar Roasted Portabella, Goat Cheese Herb Crust, Garlic Crostini
Steamed Pork Dumpling, Lemon Grass, Ponzu
Breast of Chicken Dungeness, Arugula-Hazelnut Aioli
House Cured Salmon Gravlax, Horseradish Cr�me Fraiche, Rye canap�
Fennel Sausage, White Bean, Frisse Salad, Roasted peppers, Onions, Hard Cider Vinaigrette
Curried Cauliflower, Roasted Chick Peas
Lamb Kofta Kabob, Tzatzki
Course Two
Main Plate
Alaskan Black Cod
Saffron Scented Court-Bouillon
Hawaiian Black Salt
Spiced Apple, Pear and Butternut Squash Cous Cous
Grilled Focaccia
Course Three
Dessert
Rustic Apple Tart
Bacon Salted Pumpkin Panna Cotta
Hazelnut Gelato
Executive Chef Bruce Frye CEC
A longtime member of the American Culinary Federation and a very supportive member of the Seattle Chapter is pleased to be our host for our annual Presidents Gala. Chef Frye is an accomplished chef with several ACF Sanctioned Competition Medals, is a Certified Executive Chef and has studied International Cuisines and Flavor Dynamics. Chef Frye began his Culinary career at the Seattle Tennis Club with stints in on the Big Island in Hawaii. He then traveled to Italy and Egypt working the hotels and then back to Seattle where he has been the Chef for the Double Tree by Hilton. He has also served as the host chef for the regional ACF Western Conference in 2008. Chef Frye brings a creative look at foods and delivers an exceptional dining experience.
Reservations are required for this event and they will cap out at 100 people. Make your reservation by pre-payment online at our website through Paypal. After this is accomplished e-mail Steven Schrader to have your reservation listed: [email protected]
Join us as we celebrate and honor chefs from our chapter.
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APRIL 2014 SEMINAR
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Washington State Beef
Commission Seminar
Location:
Renton Technical College
Cost:
Free - Members
$10.00 - Non-Members
We have a fantastic seminar coming up on April 12th at Renton Technical College sponsored by the Washington State Beef Commission. It will be an informative seminar with cutting demonstrations, hands on cutting stations and a buffet featuring grilled beef. The seminar is from 9am-1pm and is free for members and $10.00 for non-members.
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MEMBER NEWS!
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Welcome New Members!
Emily Romnes
Jasmin Shroy
Patti Tarbet
Caitlyn Waite
Looking for a job, staff or business opportunity?
We receive new job openings and resumes all the time.
Members can post their resumes or job openings for free. We also have culinary related classified ads which are free for members to post.
2013 Member Spotlight
FEBRUARY - JENNIFER SOHONIE
2012 Member Spotlight
OCTOBER - MATTHEW DIMEO
JUNE - CHRIS BOWENS
MAY - JEFF PRATT
APRIL - RICH HILL
MARCH - HILDE KORSMO
2011 Member Spotlight
JANUARY - KRISTA NAKUMURA
FEBRUARY - KARL HUTTER
MARCH - LINDA STRONG
JUNE - BRUCE BONHOLZER
AUGUST - JEFF DUNCAN
SEPTEMBER - DENISE FARKAS
OCTOBER - STEVEN SCHRADER
NOVEMBER - MICHAEL BALDWIN
DECEMBER - TONY SUMPTER
2010 Member Spotlight
JANUARY - TAMAS RONYAIFEBRUARY - STEFANIE BRANICAAPRIL - JANET SHAFFER CWPCMAY - DAN LEWARK, CEC ACEJUNE - ROB NATHEJULY - SHARLENE GREENDYKSEPTEMBER - KEVIN BLAYLOCKOCTOBER - CHRIS PLEMMONS
NOVEMBER - WALTER BRONOWITZ
DECEMBER - HOLLI YU
2009 Member Spotlight JUNE - NANCY BEAUCHAMPSEPTEMBER - JOSH SCHIESSLOCTOBER - MARK LINDEN CEC AACNOVEMBER - TONY PARKER CECDECEMBER - JOHN FISHER CEC, CCE, AACClick here to view each Member Spotlight
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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
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Are you a culinary student? Looking for some green?
Our local American Academy of Chefs and our ACF Washington State Chapter student scholarship applications are available online. To find out when our next scholarship will be awarded and the application due dates please visit the scholarships page on our website for details.
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Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have ideas for the association.
Sincerely,
Mark Linden
Washington State Chefs Association |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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2014
February 10th, 2014
Presidents Gala
SeaTac Doubletree
March 10th, 2014
Board Meeting Only
4-6PM
April 12th, 2014
Seminar
Renton Technical College
9am-1pm
April 14th, 2014
Bite of the Apprentice
Renton Technical College
May 12th, 2014
Board Meeting Only
4-6PM
May 29th-31st, 2014
Special Olympics Fundraiser
June 9th, 2014
Appreciation Event
Possibly Argosy Cruises
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Press Releases
| WSCA Press Releases
We added a new page for WSCA Press Releases with information on important news and events within the Washington State Chefs Association.
Click here to view the Press Release page
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2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Tony Parker CEC ACE
VICE-PRESIDENT
Dan Lewark CEC CCA
TREASURER
Jeff Pratt
SECRETARY
Janet Shaffer CWPC
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Mark Linden CEC AAC
BOARD MEMBERS
Gary Fuller CEC CCE AAC
Jeff Pratt
Steven Schrader CCA
Kevin Blaylock CEC, CSCE, CCA
Michael Baldwin CEC CCE
Lori Taylor
Jeffrey Duncan
Tamas Ronyai
TRUSTEES
Jim H. Douglas CEC CCE AAC
Walter Bronowitz
CCC CEC AAC
John Fisher CEC CCE AAC
Chris Plemmons CEC AAC
Karl Hutter
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