WASHINGTON STATE CHEFS ASSOCIATION 
MARCH 2017 NEWSLETTER

Leading the Northwest's Culinary Arts
 into the 21st Century through
Professionalism, Education & Community Service
  
In This Issue
Message from WSCA President Tony Parker
Bite of Apprenticeship
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE FROM TONY PARKER
 
    
WSCA President
Tony Parker CEC, AAC, ACE
March 2017
 
Greetings Culinarians and Associates,

Board Meeting

We had a great board meeting at Purato's this month.  We were treated to some great fresh baked artisan bread with cheese and meats.  Also some very nice chocolate to top it off.  If you have not been to Purato's you should swing in and take a look at their beautiful kitchen and talk with them about their products.

Our final check was received and deposited from the Governor's ball.  Jeff Pratt will work on a budget for the next four years and present it to the board at our next meeting in April.  Overall we did well but we need to make sure that we are smart and make good choices on venues for events.

Bite of Apprenticeship

Our Bite of the Apprenticeship will be April 10th this year and profits will benefit Prostart. We are inviting all ProStart students, chefs and instructors to come to the Bite for free.  For all others coming the cost will be $10.00 per person.  We will have Beer, Wine and sodas available with a nominal cost for the beer and wine. There are incredible dishes to taste and judge for yourself. Please come and enjoy a great dining experience and taste the apprentice's best dishes. The reception starts at 6pm and should be wrapped up by 8pm. We will be holding a 50/50 drawing during the event so bring a few dollars for a chance to win a cash prize based on participation.  Visit the website  for more info and to register online!    

Memorial Service for Walter Bronowitz

I reported in my last president's message the passing of one of our own, Chef Walter Bronowitz.  Diane Easley has sent us the information for the memorial service.  I have pasted it to this message for everyone to see below.  We have asked that those that can, to please sign up with Gary Fuller (email him at contact@twosnootychefs.com) to bring something for the memorial and send off.  We are chefs and should not have a problem making this send-off representative of our trade and craft.  Thank you to all that have already made commitments to this. 

Note from Diane Easley

Hello dear ones,

A memorial and send-off for my handsome husband and our great friend, Walter Bronowitz, will be held Saturday, April 8th from 4-10pm at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club 17301 Beach Dr. NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

Please come prepared to celebrate this great man with ceremony of both the solemn and light-hearted variety!  We will have food and drinks, be surrounded by friends, will dance into the night and of course have a ceremonial send-off befitting Walter.

Everyone who knew Walter and/or is a friend of Diane is welcome. Please RSVP by responding to this e-mail or to  WalterBMemorial@gmail.com.

A video for the memorial is being created and I would LOVE copies of any photographs or video you have of Walter. Please email them to me.  Thank you SO much.

For more information, to share your thoughts and (when I get it prepared) to read his obituary, please go here:
http://www.never-gone.com/Memorials/ChefWalterBronowitz 

As we honor Chef Walter it would be wonderful if Chefs attending wear their Chefs coats in his honor.

Your help in sharing this email with anyone who knew Walter is appreciated.

For the numerous condolences and many acts of kindness since Walter died on February 9th I am sincerely grateful.

Thank you. 
Diane Easley
206-718-0900

 
Tony Parker CEC, AAC, ACE
President WSCA
Instructor Renton Technical College 
 
It's Hard to Forget Someone who Gave Us So Much to Remember
You will not be forgotten Walter!
 
BITE OF APPRENTICESHIP
 
BITE OF APPRENTICESHIP

Monday, April 10th, 2017

Location:
Renton Technical College
3000 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056
Cafeteria
(Building 1 - Roberts Campus  Center)

Prices: 
Free - All ProStart Students, Chefs & Instructors
$10 - Members & Public

Our Bite of the Apprenticeship will be April 10th this year and profits will benefit Prostart. We are inviting all ProStart students, chefs and instructors to come to the Bite for free. For all others coming the cost will be $10.00 per person. We will have Beer, Wine and sodas available with a nominal cost for the beer and wine. There are incredible dishes to taste and judge for yourself. Please come and enjoy a great dining experience and taste the apprentice's best dishes. The reception starts at 6pm and should be wrapped up by 8pm. We will be holding a 50/50 drawing during the event so bring a few dollars for a chance to win a cash prize based on participation.

For more info or to register online,
 click here.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

To download the scholarship application or for more info, please visit the  scholarships page on our website  for details.

 

CONTACT US

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

Check out the new WSCA Videos page here:

Visit the WSCA Contact page to find contact info for the Association as well as each WSCA officer.  


Sincerely,

Tony Parker CEC, AAC, ACE
Washington State Chefs Association
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
2017

April 8, 2017
Walter Bronowitz Memorial
4-10pm
Lake Forest Park Civic Club
Click for more details... 

April 10, 2017
Bite of Apprenticeship
Renton Technical College
Click for more details... 
 
May 8, 2017
Board Meeting Only
Puget Sound Skills Center

Visit the 
WSCA Coming Events page
for more event details...

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2017 WSCA OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Tony Parker CEC AAC ACE

VICE-PRESIDENT 
Brandon LaVeille

TREASURER
Jeff Pratt

SECRETARY
JJ Meland

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Mark Linden CEC AAC

BOARD MEMBERS
Janet Waters, CWPC
Lyle Hildahl
Daniel Griffith
Jeff Duncan
John Clark
David Wynne

ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS
Michael Ventura
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Jake Applegarth
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jim H. Douglas CEC CCE AAC
Walter Bronowitz
 CCC CEC AAC
John Fisher CEC CCE AAC
Chris Plemmons CEC AAC
Karl Hutter
Gary Fuller CEC CCE AAC

CHAIR POSITIONS
& COMMITTEES

Membership Chair
Gary Fuller CEC CCE AAC

Education Chair
Dan Lewark CEC CCA

Chef & Child Chair
Brandon LaVielle

Culinary Salon Chair
Michael Baldwin CEC CCE

Co-Chair

Tamas Ronyai

Certification Chair
Jeff Duncan

Sergeant at Arms
Steven Schrader CCA

Apprentice Coordinator
Tony Parker CEC AAC ACE

Photographer
Holli Yu

Food Truck Chair
JJ Meland

Food Truck Committee
Gary Fuller CEC CCE AAC
Stephanie Branica
Matt Dimeo
Maria Ancira

CONTACT INFO
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please visit the
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