APRIL 2022 NEWSLETTER
Washington State Chef's Association
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Leading the Northwest's Culinary Arts into the 21st Century through
Professionalism, Education & Community Service
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President's Message from Gary Fuller |
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Hello Members and Friends,
What a GREAT turn out for the Bite of the Salmon competition. We had over one hundred guest members, family, and friends.
Thank you to all the apprentices, students and professionals who participated in our “Bite of the Salmon” We appreciate your challenging work and dedication to your craft. We got to sample a variety of creative bites. It was a delicious night out.
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Special thanks to our Friend, Sponsor and judge, Adam Eshleman, from Ocean Beauty Seafoods:
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Also, special thanks to our member judges:
Chef Chris Plemmons CEC AAC from Olympic College:
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Chef Michael Higgins from Infinity Group:
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Competition Winners
Here are the winners of the competition:
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Gayle Orth and Shannon Rafter from Gayle Orth Catering
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Student/Apprentice Category |
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Ahmed Mardini & Alison Eagan |
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People's Choice Category |
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Ayulieth Reyes & Josh Robbins |
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I would also like to thank Chef Diana Prine (Apprentice Instructor), Chef Tony Parker CEC AAC, Chef Pablo Segura CSC, and Chef David Wynne and a special thanks to the Promotional committee board members, Chef Scott McLean CEC, and apprentice Ulie Reyes. GREAT JOB everyone!
Membership
If you know someone that might be interested in joining our chapter, please contact Chef Anthony Brooks at debandtony@comcast.net or Chef David Wynne at dwynne@aii.edu. The ACF will offer a 90-day free membership. For more info about the 90-day free membership, click here.
June Member Appreciation Meeting
This is an open invitation to our June Membership Appreciation Event. Bring your family and friends to this fun event.
Where: 5 Mile Lake Federal Way
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When: Sunday, June 12 from 3-7 pm
Bring a side dish, salad, or cookies/brownies. We will supply the rest. The park is great for kids with a play area and a baseball field to play softball.
Find more info on this event below... or visit the meetings page for more details.
This event is free to members and guest. Please RSVP. For reservations, contact Michael Ventura, Sargeant at Arms:
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Supporting our Culinary Community
Our chapter is always looking for ways to support our students, apprentices and worthy causes connected to the culinary community.
This month our chapter donated $1,000.00 to support Chef Kahale Ahina and the ProStart Culinary Arts team at Bonney Lake High School. They won the state competition and are now on to the national championship in Washington DC. Please consider donating to this GoFundMe Link. It is expensive paying for airfare, hotels, and food for the team. Wishing your team, the best of luck.
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Questions?
HAVE QUESTIONS FOR US? SEE OUR NEW CONTACT PAGE ON THE WEBSITE. You can also access the Contact page from the homepage of the website.
Looking for volunteers for our “COMPETITION COMMITTEE.’ We are planning to have a Spring 2023 ACF sanctioned competition and need help organizing the event with a set-up crew/runners, score keepers and sponsorship. Contact Chef Scott McLean at sdeemclean@gmail.com if you are interested in help.
Coming Events
May 9th - Board Meeting
June 12th - Member Appreciation Event - Grill and Picnic - 5 Mile Lake, Auburn
July 24th-28th - National Convention in Las Vegas
August 8th - Board Retreat at US Foods Kitchen, Fife
September 12th - Demonstration at Bargreen Ellison in Tacoma
October 17th - Bite of the Apprentice at Bell Harbor Int. Conference Center
November 14th - Holiday Dinner and Silent Auction
December - No Meeting
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YES, CHEF -by Marcus Samuelsson
It begins with a simple ritual: Every Saturday afternoon, a boy who loves to cook walks to his grandmother’s house and helps her prepare a roast chicken for dinner. The grandmother is Swedish, a retired domestic. The boy is Ethiopian and adopted, and he will grow up to become the world-renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson. This book is his love letter to food and family in all its manifestations.
A James Beard Award–winning chef and the author of several cookbooks, Marcus Samuelsson is the owner and executive chef at Red Rooster Harlem in New York City. In 1995, he became the youngest chef ever to receive a three-star rating from The New York Times for his work at Aquavit. In 2003, the James Beard Foundation named him Best Chef: New York City.
Enjoy!
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Welcome to New Members
Welcome to our new and renewed members! Thank you for joining the Washington State Chef's Association!
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River Ankney
Yerizelith Calicoat
Kellan Collins
Edith Flores
Lauren Kramer
Mekhi Lawson
Ashley Lorrekovich
Steven Meier
Samuel Myers
Jennifer Mitchell
Miles Piha
Melvin Rojas Flores
Don Serna
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Michael Patrick Higgins
Inna Abrumchuck
Aidan Bell
Caliya Bullock
Carlos Calihua Serrano
Allison Camacho
Sokpaulla Eang
Cathryn Fish
Angel Gonzalez
Jacob Haworth
Brianna Hays
Darvil Lamaj
Carson Lindley
Dev Wadhwa
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Magnus Linman
David Mejia-Sanchez
Christian Pegueros
Cristian Ramirez
Johnathan Ramirez
Alexzander Ray
Rami Salman
Manjot Sarran
Matthew Torres
Connor Traini
Christopher Vite Gutierrez
Indiana Watness-Durant
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My Favorite Quote
"Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom." -Theodore Isaac Rubin
Join us on FACEBOOK and visit our website:
Chef Gary L. Fuller, CEC, CCE, AAC
President, Washington State Chef's Association
Cell: (360) 509-2682
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Upcoming Certification Practical Exams |
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We have two more Practical Exams scheduled at Renton Technical College for 2022.
Date: May 7th and October 1st, 2022
WANT TO BECOME ACF CERTIFIED FOR FREE?
The WSCA has decided to help all WSCA members including culinarians, chefs, cooks, bakers, and pastry chefs by reimbursing for payment of their certification. We will pay all fees associated with the process. We want to help your career path towards a more successful culinary experience. More and more employers are looking for qualified experienced and educated employees. ACF Certification proves your knowledge and practical skill level.
Once you pass the final written and practical test and receive your ACF certification send us the receipts and we will reimburse your personal cost.
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Complimentary 90 Day ACF Memberships |
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ACF recently launched a promotion for complimentary 90-day memberships. Invite your friends and colleagues to check out this promotion. Have them get familiar with the acfchefs.org website and engage in some of the free educational courses that are offered or log on to Chef’s Table. |
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Apply for a WSCA Culinary Scholarship! |
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 1st, 2022
AWARD DATE: SEPTEMBER WSCA MEETING
Visit the Scholarships webpage to find the scholarship application and more info on other scholarships offered.
*One scholarship awarded per period. Two may be issued at the committee's discretion based on criteria met by more than one applicant.
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Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have ideas for the association.
Visit the WSCA Contact page to find contact info for the Association as well as each WSCA officer.
Sincerely,
Chef Gary L. Fuller, CEC, CCE, AAC
President, Washington State Chef's Association
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Thank you to our Sponsors! |
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