WASHINGTON STATE CHEFS ASSOCIATION
JANUARY 2014 NEWSLETTER

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Message from WSCA President Mark Linden
February 2014 WSCA Meeting
Member News
Scholarships

MESSAGE FROM WSCA PRESIDENT, TONY PARKER



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

 

FEBRUARY 2014 WSCA MEETING
 

2014 PRESIDENTS AWARDS GALA

February 10th, 2014

 

 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.

  

Menu:

 

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:   stevenschrader@clearwatercasino.com

 

Join us as we celebrate and honor chefs from our chapter. 
For more info or to pay online for your reservation,
visit our meetings page.

 

APRIL 2014 SEMINAR
 

Washington State Beef
Commission Seminar

April 12th, 2014

 

Location:
Renton Technical College

 

Times:
9AM-1PM

 

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.
 

 

MEMBER NEWS!
 
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 RONYAI
FEBRUARY - STEFANIE BRANICA
APRIL - JANET SHAFFER CWPC
MAY - DAN LEWARK, CEC ACE
JUNE  - ROB NATHE
JULY - SHARLENE GREENDYK
SEPTEMBER - KEVIN BLAYLOCK
OCTOBER - CHRIS PLEMMONS
NOVEMBER - WALTER BRONOWITZ
DECEMBER - HOLLI YU

2009 Member Spotlight

JUNE - NANCY BEAUCHAMP
SEPTEMBER - JOSH SCHIESSL
OCTOBER - MARK LINDEN CEC AAC
NOVEMBER - TONY PARKER CEC
DECEMBER - JOHN FISHER CEC, CCE, AAC

Click here to view each Member Spotlight

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
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.

Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have ideas for the association.   

 

Sincerely,

 

Mark Linden
Washington State Chefs Association 
  
UPCOMING EVENTS
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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2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
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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