2009 President's Gala

2009 President’s Gala and Awards Dinner

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On March 11^th the ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter enjoyed a wonderful evening at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Executive Chef Eric Karell went above and beyond making the 2009 President’s Gala and Awards Dinner an evening to remember. His entire staff and Le Cordon Bleu student volunteers worked extremely hard which was noticed by all. With six different food stations and an endless variety of delicious cuisine there was something for every palate. Buckhead Beef, Sysco Foods and Fresh Point Produce also deserve a thank you for providing Chef Karell the support he needed to made the evening possible. Thank you to each of you who put forth so much effort to make this year’s Gala a big success.

              The ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter would also like to thank Mayor Mike Bodker of Johns Creek for welcoming them to his city. He conveyed to attendees his desire to make Johns Creek a food destination and encouraged all to consider his city for future culinary commerce.
              During the evening events many were recognized for their contributions throughout the 2008 year. The evening began with the USO recognizing some who had helped throughout the year. Those receiving awards were: Chef Michael Deihl, CEC CCA AAC; Chef Rusty Sigmon, Jr., CSC; Chef Hermann Schatzer; Cheryl Glass.
              The ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter recognizes these individuals for their outstanding service to the chapter and community throughout the 2008 year:

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Chapter Award Winners

Chef of the Year – Chef Phillip Mastin, CEC
Humanitarian of the Year – Roy Collins
Educator of the Year – Chef Andrew Miller, CEC
Vendor of the Year – Buckhead Beef
Junior Culinarian of the Year – John Michael Lynch
2009 Presidential Award Recipients -
Chef Malika Robins, CEC & Chef Andrew Miller, CEC

Also receiving recognition from the ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter were companies who participate in two or more events of support during the year. This past year there was a record number of 25 companies that fell into this category. Thank you for your continued support:

                Ansley Golf Club
                Kroger
                Georgia Tech Conference Center
                Sunbelt Foodservice
                Buckhead Beef
                Dunwoody Country Club
                East Lake Golf Club
                Halperns
                Piedmont Driving Club
                Atlanta Foods International
                US Foodservice Fairburn
                Tropical Foods
                Phoenix Foodservice
                United Culinary Chefs Association
                PFG Miltons
                Georgia Power
                Royal Cup
                S & D Coffee
                Inland Seafood
                Sysco Foodservice
                Cohen Foodservice
                Le Cordon Bleu
                Chattahoochee Technical
                Gwinnett Technical College
                International Culinary Arts at the Art Institute of Atlanta

The chapter also recognizes those who participate in one event each year with a certificate of appreciation. This year’s recipients were:

                              AFM Pegasus
                        Barber Foods
                              Pacesetters Personnel Service
                              Conway Dressings
                              Fresh Point
                              Key Impact

Operation Chefs Unite also recognizes those who participate in one event a year with a certificate of appreciation. This year’s recipients were:

                              Wayne Farms
                              Low Country BBQ
                              Dietz & Watson, Inc.
                              Food Sales East-Georgia

The 2008 year was tremendous for the Greater Atlanta Chapter but we could not have done it without each of you. We need the support from all of our members, vendors & purveyors, community and family. Thank you all and we look forward to what 2009 has in store for the chapter.

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ACF Greater Atlanta Partners

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ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter
Partner's Web Links

Blockbuster Linen Service
Dietz & Watson
Georgia Power
Halperns'
Inland Seafood
K Sales Co., Inc
Performance Foodservice - Milton's
RATIONAL USA
Restaurant Management Recruiters
S & D Coffee
Schwan's Food Service
Southeastern Mills
Sysco
US Foods
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January TOT's Kitchen Report

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We have come to appreciate those who are always looking out for us. Tots Kitchen could not be without the continued financial support of the ACF, Director, Members of the Board and Chapter Members. Our work of empowering the less fortunate with nutritional information and healthy snacks is a result of the ACF- Atlanta determination, year after year to stamp out hunger in our community.

Last month (December), we distributed 107 healthy snack packs and Christmas cookies packs (donated by a church). Each snack pack was loaded with breakfast, lunch and late snack items and an activity sheet with nutrition information.

Snacks:
Breakfast cereal
Shelf life milk
Blueberry waffles
Oranges and apples
Microwavable spaghetti and meatballs
100% Juicy juice
Pudding cups
Whole grain corn dogs
Oatmeal and raisin cookies

We had 10 nutrition and food prep classes with 138 students and 10 adults. There is so much need for parents to be educated about nutrition. There was one mother who did not know the nutritious benefits of vegetables. After the class, she asked if she could be a volunteer with us and she has been with us since

We added 4 schools with 73 new students who will participate in our holiday program only when school is out. They are: Gods House of Love, Wee Academy, Budding Scholars Center and Little Peoples Academy. There are six outstanding volunteers who help us with snacks distribution and a curriculum developer who works to help us where we need help.

The ACF- Atlanta is to be congratulated and thanked for the changes in the households of families in South Fulton. Overall, we have impacted more than 3000 children and their families with nutrition education and weekend back packs since January 2011. One woman came up to me in Kroger and asked her son if I was the vegetable lady. Her son had told her he should eat more vegetables, so she is buying more vegetables. Even on the streets, we meet children coming up to us and talking about how food will help them live longer and healthier. One of our teachers said a child told her that carrots makes a better snacks than what she had (an oatmeal bar). Teachers and parents alike are warming up to the fact that their children are being exposed to the real benefits of foods. Yes, we are making a difference in how our children influence their parents even in this way. This makes us really happy.

Sincerely,
Marie

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Operation Chefs Unite

If you would like to volunteer to provide food for our military men and women one holiday during the year, send us an email. Your name will be added to the calendar. Please check the calendar for available dates on the OCU page. Contact Chef Rusty Sigmon at

rusty.sig123@comcast.net.

Visit the USO website to see just how they support our troops
and how you may get involved.

2012 Monthly Meeting Schedule

2012 Meeting Schedule
A very special thank you to all those who have stepped up and provided space for our Monthly Meetings!
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2012 Monthly Meeting Schedule

January 9, Sysco
February 6, Park Spring
President's Gala
March 5, Five Seasons Brew Pub
April 2, Halperns'
May 7, Fresh Point
June 4, US Foods
July, No Meeting
August 6, Landmark Diner
September 10, Inland Seafood
October 1, Phoenix Produce
November 5, Performance

Foodservice - Milton's
December3, Atlanta Foods
International