CHEF OF THE YEAR PAGE
Congratulations to Tony Parker for being named Chef of the Year for 2009. Visit the Chef of the Year page to view his info and past Chef's of the Year.
WSCA/AAC SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
The Washington State Chefs Association and American Academy of Chefs is proud to announce the introduction of an annual culinary scholarship for an ACF Student Member. The scholarship has been named for a distinguished member of our associations who played a key role in the education of our youth for many years. The Joseph Sir Scholarship will be given out in the value of $1000.00 on September 13, 2010 to a student who is currently enrolled in a culinary arts program or a high school senior about to enter a post secondary program. Apprentices are also eligible. The deadline date for applications is July 1, 2010.
The application form and requirements can be downloaded below.
Joseph Sir Scholarship Requirements
Scholarship Winners
December 2009 - Jeffrey Duncan
April 2010 -Mark Delos Reyes - Congratulations to Mark Delos Reyes, a student at South Seattle Culinary
Arts, who received the Evelyn Enslow Scholarship at our April 12 WSCA
meeting.
WASHINGTON STATE CHEF'S ASSOCIATION FOOD BANK CHALLENGE COOKBOOK
This book was created by the collaborative efforts of the chefs and cooks of the Washington State Chefs Association under the direction of past president Chris Plemmons CEC AAC. Members were challenged to create recipes using the monthly offerings of the food bank. We, as people who feed others for a living, would like to give back to those less fortunate by encouraging them to prepare tasty and healthy food with the items they are given. So far we have given out 3000 copies to local food banks. 6 other states have also expressed interest.
ADVERTISING AND CONTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITIES
Advertising contributions will allow us to print more books. Companies, individuals, schools can contribute and design their own ad.
To advertise in the cookbook, pay online with most credit cards thru Paypal:
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Business Card - $50.00 |
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Half Page Ad - $250.00 |
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Full Page Ad - $500.00 |
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When paying through paypal, make sure to leave us the following information in the the area provided on Paypals payment pages:
- Enter your name as you would like it printed if you are buying a star.
- For business card or page advertisement - enter your name, company name and phone number.
Forward advertisement layout details to Nancy Beauchamp
2009 PRESIDENTS AWARD DINNER
In March 2009, we had an exciting night and a fun, creative and great dinner at the Columbia Tower Club in Seattle, the site of our Presidents Award Dinner.
For more details and pictures on the Presidents Award Dinner in March 2009, visit the webpage.
2009 WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNORS INAUGURAL BALL
January 14, 2009 - Legislative Building, Olympia, Washington
Since 1853, the Governor’s Inaugural Ball Committee, made up of private citizens from the Capitol city community, has hosted a party to honor new governors of Washington Territory and Washington State, their cabinets, the Supreme Court and the Legislative leadership. The Legislative building and the Supreme Court was be the site for the black-tie event held every four years following the new Washington State Governor’s installation. Tented Esplanades between the Legislative Building and the Supreme Court become a festive site hosting the best of the food, wines and music of the Evergreen state.
The Washington State Chefs Association was honored to be chosen to once again cater this prestigious event. Over 250 volunteers from 10 culinary schools and 4 local businesses came together to put on a great culinary show. Champion ice carvers Tony Parker CEC (board member), Janson Iwakami and Kevin Roscoe provided ice carvings which complemented the “Celebrate Washington” theme. The honored guests dinner for 80 invited guests was overseen by board member Chef John Fisher CEC CCE AAC and a team of students and apprentices. 48,000 appetizers were prepared for the 5000 guests who attended the distinguished event. Our students and chefs demonstrated professionalism throughout the evening and confirmed the high standard expected of the Washington State Chefs Association.
Thank you to all of our supporters! Visit the Inaugural Ball page for pictures and more info...