REAL CALIFORNIA PIZZA CONTEST

 

The California Milk Advisory Board is sponsoring the 2019 Real California Pizza Contest – a search for the best pizza recipes in the nation using Real California Cheese. The contest, which awards prize money totaling $25,000, is open to professional chefs and culinary students starting on Feb. 1, 2019. Entrants can submit their most innovative pizza recipes in three categories: All Cheese, Mexican-style and the REAL California. For more information, contest rules and to submit a recipe, visit: www.RealCaliforniaMilk.com/Foodservice

ChefConnect: Minneapolis Registration – Standard Rate Ends March 1st! 

We are giving away 3 each of the following to everyone who registers for ChefConnect: Minneapolis before March 1, 2019:

All you have to do is have a registration for the event – Click here to register

If you've already done that, you're all set! GOOD LUCK!

LAST CALL for these ChefConnect: Atlantic City opportunities!

The Final Spots are filling up fast for the following unique culinary experiences: 

Click here to log into your registration and add on these exciting experiences today!

Separate fees and registration are required for these items .

 

ACT FAST – Deadline to book your hotel is February 8th

A few rooms are still available they are selling out fast!! Click here to book your hotel room now.

Coming in the Fall 2019 - the Exciting Launch of ACF Conference On-Demand!

We understand that not everyone can make it to our conferences every year, but you no longer have to miss out. For the first time ever, we are offering an on-demand conference option! You will be able to watch selected recorded sessions from your favorite presenters at your convenience. See ACF’s exciting line up including the iconic Jeremiah Tower, trailblazing restaurateur Matthias Merges, and the “Ace of Cakes” himself, Duff Goldman, to name a few.

CEH Information:

If you are already attending a conference in person you will automatically receive an on-demand ticket which includes 5 bonus CEHs delivered on-demand! If you are not attending our conference and you purchase an on-demand ticket, you will receive 5 CEHs after you complete the on-demand sessions.

Here are the details:

Choose up to five topics and presenters that speak to you! Codes will be sent out in the Fall for access to ACF’s on-demand conference. Choose from dynamic and engaging speakers from all three 2019 events. You Spoke, We Listened! #Cheersto90years

Food fads to leave behind in 2019

The definitive guide to making sake

The world's most difficult exams

The birth of Michigan Chefs de Cuisine

How chefs drive research and development

How to become a commodity board chef

Nominations and Elections Committee Regional Representatives and Chairperson Positions

Nominations are being accepted for elected committee positions on the Nominations and Elections committee. To maintain strong leadership in the ACF, the Nominations and Elections Committee is charged with identifying and elevating those who are willing and able to serve on the ACF Board of Directors. Each committee has five open positions - one representative from each region and one national chairperson.

The nomination period for Northeast and Southeast representatives is closed. Electronic ballots will be sent to chapter presidents on February 11th. In-person voting will take place at ChefConnect: Atlantic City.  

The nomination period for the Central and Western region will be open until March 1st at midnight. Professional Culinarian members and Senior Professional Culinarian members in good standing have the opportunity to serve on this committee. If you would like to run or know someone who would like to run for one of these positions, please click here for more information.

Visit WeAreChefs.com to read a curated selection of articles from  NCR, weekly updates from  Sizzle, and exclusive web-only news and chef-focused stories on our all-new blog,  Back of the House. 

The print version of the January/February issue of the National Culinary Review is out now!

Be sure to snap a photo of yourself reading it and share it with us on social media using the tag #NCRinthewild

Didn't get one? It's a great time to subscribe at our NEW MEMBER PRICING!

2019-2021 Board of Director Candidates

Chairperson John Minniti and his committee are pleased to announce that the list of candidates for the 2019-2021 Board of Director positions, along with their candidate statements and biographies are posted are posted on the ACF website. Watch for additional information regarding the national election.  

Check out this new ACF member benefit!

With BonusDrive, you could get up to $500 cash back when you shop for and purchase

or lease an eligible new vehicle from leading auto manufacturers – Chrysler, Dodge,

Fiat®, Jeep®, Ram or Hyundai. Click here to sign in and start saving today.

Do you want to present at a ChefConnect event in 2020?

Click here for more information about the Southeast/Northeast ChefConnect 2020.

Click here for more information about the Central/West Coast ChefConnect 2020.

The deadline to submit a session/demo proposal for a 2020 event is May 1 ^st 2019. 

The Final Countdown has begun –REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 31 ^st !

The 2019 American Culinary Classic is open for registration! The competition is ACF and WorldChefs Sanctioned so you will be showcasing your talents among the best in the world. All requirements and information are listed on the ACF website.

We look forward to showcasing some amazing competition in Orlando, FL at the 2019 ACF National Convention !

All Things Apprenticeship

During ChefConnect: Atlantic City, on Sunday Feb. 24th at 1PM, National Apprenticeship Committee Chair, Robert Patton, CEC, CCA, AAC will explain the new ACFEF Apprenticeship programs and how you can start an apprenticeship program of your own. 

Pre-register by sending an email to [email protected].

Apprenticeship Site Visit Evaluator Training



Join us during ChefConnect: Atlantic City, on Sunday Feb. 24th at 3:30PM to learn to be an Apprenticeship Site Visit Evaluator. If you are currently an evaluator, or were an evaluator in the past, this will be a good refresher for you. This training is open to everyone. 

Pre-register by sending an email to [email protected]. 

The Certified Master Chef Exam is taking place March 1-10 at Schoolcraft College.

Learn more about what the exam entails and meet this year's candidates.

Interested in ACF Certification but not sure where to start?

Attend an ACF Certification Workshop in Atlantic City on February 23 prior to ChefConnect. National Certification Commission members will present an overview of the program and be available to answer all your questions! Pre-Register for the workshop by sending an email to [email protected].

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