May, 2017 Volume XVII, Issue 4

Greetings American Academy of Chefs Fellow Chef , "Anticipation"

Greetings Chefs and Fellows:

Perhaps it's been a while since you've listened to Carly Simon's songentitled "Anticipation," but it may come to mind more often these daysas we patiently await July's arrival so we can enjoy our time together,breaking bread and networking.

I'm sure you will agree, our annual Regional Dinners were trulymemorable. Our annual Gala and Induction event promises to be just as spectacular! We've metthe Chef and he's eagerly anticipating our arrival. He's put together a terrific menu with manyspecial touches I'm certain we'll enjoy. This year's dinner, like last year's, will be held on propertyand should be a short walk from our hotel rooms.

Our spouses and significant others will once again be honored with an annual luncheon which willalso be held on property. The Chef and his staff have created a very interesting menu for them.As a reminder, we will be playing a nine-hole scramble event immediately following the SpousesLunch. After golf and the awarding of prizes, we will enjoy a casual BBQ complete with Buffalo'sown Sahlen's hot dogs, some craft brews, and, of course, lots of great stories from the course.Don't forget--we have some special prizes for those who participate and everyone is invited. Details are listed below in the '2017 ACF &AAC Events' section. Please contact the EventsDepartment to register for this tournament at (800) 624-9458 x506

Our annual meeting for all Academy fellows will also take place in Orlando, Florida. During themeeting, we will introduce our 2017 Inductees and Honorary Inductees, our annual Awardwinners, and our newest members of the Hall of Fame--three truly diverse individuals this year.John Folse, Frederick Robinson, and Denise Graffeo have been selected to join this prestigiousgroup of Academy fellows, ACF members and Chefs.This group has been very influential tomany and great ambassadors for the Academy and the ACF. They continue to work tirelessly onour behalf. We are also pleased to announce Norman Van Aken, father of Floribean Cuisine, hasaccepted our invitation and will be honored this year as our celebrated Chef. This year we willhave the privilege of honoring a long-time member and fellow of the Academy as an honorarymember of the Hall of Fame--Jess Barbosa. Jess is a founding member of the Kansas CityChapter. Congratulations, Jess!

Thanks go out to everyone for forwarding their generous donations for our operating fund. If youhaven't made your tax-deductible donation yet, please do not hesitate to give us a call and getthe "ball rolling." Your valuable donation is used to defray costs associated with running theoffice, our regional and annual dinners, and various other expenses. Speaking of support, our

2017 SPONSORS

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office, our regional and annual dinners, and various other expenses. Speaking of support, ourannual commemorative dinner journal has advertising and patron space available for purchase,providing members with an opportunity to honor our new inductees. The program is a great wayto thank and congratulate your fellow AAC members, award winners, Honorary Inductees, andour newest Academy fellows. Please review the information provided in this issue of theConnection or call Faith in the office. Deadlines are fast approaching.

Chef Martin Gilligan direct at (562) 728-3108. Remember to look for a report in the next issue of the Connection regarding the June 2, 2017Academy Dinner which is going to be held at the University of Southern California. Our hosts willbe Chef Robert Philips and Chef Eric Ernst. We've been in contact with both of these giftedChefs, and they're in the planning stages of a wonderful dinner and fundraising gathering for theAcademy. Additional information can be found in the 'Local Academy Dinners' section below, oryou can call "Anticipation-aniticipa-a-tion! It's making me (us) wait..." ♫ ♪ ♫ I'll see you all very soon! Respectfully, Mark

Mark Wright, CEC®, AAC® Chair, American Academy of Chefs

2017 Tentative American Academy of Chefs Inductees

NORTHEASTGloria M. Cabral, CWPC, CCE

ACF Rhode Island ChapterSponsored by: Linda S. Musch, CCE, AAC; Michael J. Harants, CEC, CCE, AAC

MaryAnn P. Kiernan, CCC, CCE, MBA

ACF Syracuse New York ChapterSponsored by: Fritz Sonnenschmidt, CMC, AAC; Mark A. Mistriner, CEC, AAC

Thomas Kiernan, CEC

ACF Syracuse New York ChapterSponsored by: Scott E. Steiner, CCE, AAC; William J. Tillinghast, CEC, AAC, MBA

Richard A. Panzera, CEC, CCE

ACF Pittsburgh ChapterSponsored by: Byron J. Bardy, CMC, AAC; Arthurs S. Inzinga, CEC, CCE, AAC

Gerard A. Prevost, CEC, CCE

White Mountain Chapter of the ACFSponsored by: Wilfred R. Beriau, CEC, CCE, AAC; Brian M. Coffey, AAC

SOUTHEAST

Bruce R. Christensen, CEC, CCAACF Chefs of the Low Country

Bronze

FriendsAll Regional Conferences

Empire Merchants

Heritage WineCellars

M Slavin & Sons

ACF Chefs of the Low CountrySponsored by: Ronald L. Andrews, CEC, AAC; Jean Yves A. Vendeville, CEPC,

AAC

Nancy L. Geddes, CECACF Virginia Chefs Association

Sponsored by: Hans J. Schadler, CEC, AAC; Ted Kristensen, CEC, AAC

Gary R. Klinefelter, CECACF Virgin Island Chefs and Cooks Association

Sponsored by: James T. Thomas, CEC, AAC; Roland E. Schaeffer, CEC, AAC,HOF

Lisa M. Ramsey, CEC, CEPCACF Middle Tennessee Chapter

Sponsored by: Stafford T. DeCambra, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC; Michael R. Osborne,CEC, AAC.

Donald E. Sedivy, Jr., CEC

ACF Palm Beach County Chefs AssociationSponsored by: Dominick Laudia CEC, AAC; Roderick G. Smith, AAC

Denny Trantham, CEC, CCA, MBA

ACF North Carolina ChapterSponsored by: Thomas J. Macrina, CEC, CCA, AAC; Jeff Bacon, CEC, CCA, AAC

Peter F. Vossenberg, CEC, CCE, CCA

ACF Central Florida AssociationSponsored by: Roger W. Newell, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC; Joseph J. Hardiman,

HAAC

CENTRALAnthony D. Haacke, CEC

Chefs de Cuisine Association of St. Louis IncSponsored by: Brian A. Hardy, CEC, CCA, AAC; Christopher A. Desens, CEC,

CCA, AAC

John Reed, CEC, CCAChefs & Culinary Professionals of Chicagoland

Sponsored by: Michael H. Garbin, CEC, AAC; John Kaufmann, CEC, AAC, HOF

Jim M. Tinkham, CECACF Greater Kansas City Chefs Association

Sponsored by: Mark E. Webster, CEC, CCE, AAC; Paul Santaularia, CEC, CCE,AAC

WESTERN

Richard A. Reilly, CEC, CCAACF Orange Empire Chefs & Professional Cooks Association

Sponsored by: Michael L. Minor, CEC, AAC; Murat Day, CEC, AAC

2017 American Academy of Chefs

Honorary Candidates for Induction

Jim BinnerNational Director of Sales

Lactalis CulinaryBuffalo, New York

Sponsored by Louis Venezia, CEC, AAC, HOF

Jorge F. EstelaSoutheast Division Manager

Zonin 1821North Miami Beach, Florida

Sponsored by: Rene Marquis, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC

Paul S. Haar, JDJurisconsult des États-Unis, La Confrérie de la Châine des Rôtisseurs

Immigration Counsel, PLLCWashington, DC

Sponsored by: Michael Ty, CEC, AAC

Johan T. Meinke, CECExecutive Chef - RetiredPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sponsored by: Richard R. Chene, CEC, AAC, and Timothy E. Tain, CEC, CCE, AAC

Claude D. Mongeau, CEC

Senior Chef - RetiredSaint Albans, Vermont

Sponsored by: Thomas J. Macrina, CEC, CCA, AAC

Jan Osipowicz Executive ChefTucson,Arizona

Sponsored by: Michael H. Garbin, CEC, AACand Elizabeth B. Mikesell, CEC, AAC

Steven Senick

Retired Executive ChefWinter Springs, Florida

Sponsored by: Reimund D. Pitz, CEC, CCE, AAC

2017 Academy of Chefs Awardees

Chair's MedalRajeev V. Patgaonkar, CEC, AAC

Executive Sous Chef - Kellogg Hotel &Conference Center at Michigan State University

East Lansing, MichiganACF Capital Professional Chefs & Cooks Association of Greater Lansing

Joseph Amendola AwardGerard M. Molloy, CEPC, AAC

Pastry Chef Instructor, Monroe CollegeNew Rochelle, New YorkACF Long Island Chapter

Chef Good Taste AwardEwart G. Jones, CEC, AAC, PhD

Executive Chef - RetiredLeague City, Texas

ACF Texas Chefs Association

Sharing Culinary Traditions AwardJacqueline L. Hamilton, CEC, AAC

Senior Executive Chef - U.S. Olympic CommitteeColorado Springs, ColoradoACF Pikes Peak Chapter, Inc.

Lt. General John D. McLaughlin Award

Brandon W. Parry, CEC, AAC, Senior Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy (Retired)

Executive Chef, Lasher Co.Las Vegas, Nevada

ACF Chefs Las Vegas

Lawrence A. Conti, CEC, AAC, HOF, Chair's Achievement Award

Roger W. Newell, CEC, CCE, CCA, AACRetired Senior ChefSaint Cloud, Florida

ACF Central Florida Chapter

Culinary Hall of Fame ™ Celebrated ChefNorman Van Aken

Norman's Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes;1921 by Norman Van Aken, Mount Dora

"In the Kitchen with Norman Van Aken," MiamiACF National Member

2017 AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHEFS

CULINARY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

John D. Folse, CEC, AAC, HBOT

The ACF of Greater Baton Rouge Sponsored by: Bert Cutino, CEC, AAC, HOF, HBOT

Denise S. Graffeo, CEC, AAC

ACF Epicurean Club of Boston Sponsored by: Americo S. DiFronzo, CEC, CCA, AAC

Frederick A. Robinson, CEC, AAC

ACF Philadelphia Delaware Valley Chefs Association Sponsored by: Michael K. McCombe, CEC, CCE, AAC

Honorary Culinary Hall of Fame

Jess Barbosa, CEC, AAC ACF Greater Kansas City Chefs Association

Sponsored by: Michael Ty, CEC, AAC

Posthumous

Roger S. Kelly, CEC, AACACF Philadelphia Delaware Valley Chefs Association Sponsored by: Thomas J. Macrina, CEC, CCA, AAC

2017 ACF & AAC Event Dates - Mark your calendars!

Cook. Craft. Create. OrlandoJuly 9th to 13th, 2017 -2017 - Senior Chefs MeetingDisney's Coronado Springs Resort

The Cook. Craft. Create. Convention schedule isnow available on the ACF Website (click here).

AAC events are as follows:

Sunday, July 9th:1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. --- AAC Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, July 11th:9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. --- AAC Fellows Meeting6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. --- AAC Reception & Dinner - on site Wednesday, July 12th:11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. --- AAC Spouses' Brunch2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. --- Senior Chefs Meeting. Please call Faith Rose fordetails.4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. --- 9 holes shotgun start / 4 man best ball tournament. Please contact the Events Department to register for this tournament at (800) 624-9458 x506

Please contact Faith Rose, Academy Administrator, at the Academy office, (904)484-0202, frose@acfchefs.net, if you have any questions.

Local Academy Dinners. Scheduled:

The American Academy of Chefs DinnerHosted by the Chef De Cuisine Association of California & the American Academy of Chefs,

with the University of Southern California Hospitality & Mission Community Hospital Partnership,in support of the 27th Annual Chef De Cuisine of California Scholarship Fundraiser in Los Angeles June

2, 2017

Day: Friday Date: June 2nd, 2017Place: Historic Ballroom at the Town and Gown, Los Angeles, California Chef: Eric Ernest of USCReception: 5:30 p.m.Dinner Time: 6:30 p.m.Price: $135.00 per person. Black TieContact: Chef Martin Gilligan, CEC, CEPC (562) 728-3108 GILLIGMA@LATTC.EDU

Mark your calendars

Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner

Jess Barbosa CEC, AAC Honorary Inductee - 2017 - into the American Academy of Chefs, Hall of Fame

& founding member of the ACF Greater Kansas City Chapter

A gala dinner honoring Chef Jess with the Lifetime Achievement Awardwill be held on:

Date: Sunday, September 24thVenue: Downtown Kansas City MarriottFurther details to follow

American Academy of Chefs Board 2017 Scholarships & Grants

The American Academy of Chefs gave a $1,000 grants to the following Student

Team Regional Champions to assist the team with expenses to travel to Cook. Craft. Create. Orlando 2017 to compete in the National competition.

Central RegionACF Chefs de Cuisine Associationof St. Louis, Inc

Central Region Student Culinary Team

Western Region ACF Honolulu Chapter/Kapi'olani

Community CollegeWestern Region Student Culinary Team

Northeast RegionACF Cooks and Chefs of the Catskill Mountains

SUNY Student Culinary Team

American Academy of Chefs Board, Officers and Committees. For a listing of the AAC Board and Committee members, please click here

This notable group consists of some new diverse members and some of our incumbents. Their expertise, experience and enthusiasm is heartfelt and we are sure they will represent you well and the Academy in all their endeavors. Please Directors for assistance, they can answer questions about upcoming events and dinners,and help with your chapters, and with Academy applications from your colleagues.reach out to your Regional

PHOTO GALLERIES OF PAST EVENTS

ACF Culinary Team USA at IKA, 2016 The 2016 Internationale Kochkunstausstellung (IKA) was held in

Erfurt, Germany, in October, 2016. For photos of the ACF Culinary Team USA,please click here

Cook. Craft. Create 2016 Photo GalleryFor a large selection of photographs of this event, please click here

ENJOY!

TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS

Donations made to the American Academy of Chefs (AAC), the ACF CulinaryTeam USA, and Scholarship and Memorial Funds are tax deductible, as theseentities are part of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation(ACFEF),a 501(c)3 organization.

Donations, as many as you choose to make in any given year, are welcome at any time. On behalf of the entire Academy family, we thank you again for your generous support. Donations may be made by check mailed directly to theAcademy Office, online, or via credit card by contacting Faith Rose, AcademyAdministrator, at the Academy office, (904) 484-0202. Please contact Faith if you have any questions.

CHANGES TO AAC POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Please go to the AAC website (click here), to see the AAC policies and procedures document which was revised by the AAC Board of Directors in July, 2016. This new version will be effective January 1st, 2017, with one exception:the deadline for nominations of national AAC officers is now December 1st, to fall in line with ACF election policies and procedures. See "Nominations for ElectedAAC Office 2017-2019" section below, and in recent issues of the AcademyConnection. Content and wording of the AAC policies and procedures document are regularly reviewed by the AAC Board of Directors. Changes are made as necessary at the annual Board meeting in July.

American Academy of Chefs Candidates for office - term 2017-2019

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHEFS CHAIRMAN

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHEFS CHAIRMAN

Mark Wright, CEC, AACDepartment Chair

Hospitality Management, Erie Community CollegeWilliamsville, New York

ACF of Greater Buffalo New York

I am honored by the re-nomination for AAC chairman. It is with pleasure that I accept the challenge to continue to work on behalf of the Academy and our Academy fellows, and to represent the Academy within the American Culinary Federation. I look forward to continuing to work with the AAC Vice Chair, Rico DiFronzo, on key AAC programs and to increasing awareness among ACF members that induction to the Academy is a worthy goal, and a lifetime culinary achievement.

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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHEFS VICE-CHAIRMAN

Americo (Rico) S. DiFronzo, CEC, CCA, AAC

Executive Chef Union Oyster House

Boston, Massachusetts ACF Epicurean Club of Boston

It is with great honor and pride that I accept the re-nomination of vice chairman of the American Academy of Chefs, the prestigious honor society of the American Culinary Federation. I look forward to continuing my service and working closely with Chef Mark Wright and all of the Academy fellows and continuing the programs which are key to building a strong and contributing honor society.

American Academy of Chefs

INDUCTION APPLICATION - NEW DEADLINE in 2017 FOR INDUCTION IN 2018

Effective January 1st, 2017, the new deadline for submission of AAC Induction applications will be December 1st, for induction into the Academy the following year. This deadline will apply for applications for induction into the Academy in 2018.

Also, two new criteria have been added to the Elective Goals section of the application form:

A host practical exam site administrator who successfully administers six local, regional or statecertification exams.Responsible for bringing into the ACF within the last 10 years at least 10 new professionalculinarians who are active national and chapter members.

The revised 'Elective Attainable Goals' list is already on the website. Click here In line with past practice, the full AAC induction application form will not appear on the

In line with past practice, the full AAC induction application form will not appear on the website. For the process of obtaining a copy of the new application form, please go to the website - please click here - or contact the Academy office at academy@acfchefs.net, or the Foundation Administrator, Faith Rose, at frose@acfchefs.net, direct line (904) 484-0202.

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR PROFILE!

46 Academy Fellows do not receive birthday cards, because our database system does not

have a note of their birth dates.In addition, the Academy office has over 30 returned letters and membership cards and, despiteattempts to contact these individuals via telephone and email, it appears we have lost touch.On average, one out of every 5 Fellows with whom we speak has changed a home or workaddress, an email address or a phone number during the last 2 years.

Please go online to the ACF website, log in to your account and check and update your profile.

If you have difficulty accessing it, please do not hesitate to contact Faith Rose at (904) 484-0202

for assistance.

2017 American Academy of Chefs Applications Membership - Connection - Involvement

The "Prestigious Honor Society" of the American Culinary Federation offers a unique way to honor those who have worked hard and risen through the ranks of the culinary field. A successful application for acceptance as an AAC Fellow will serve as the culmination of years of involvement in the grand profession, and as an ACF member. For guidelines on how to obtain an application form for a potential nominee, go to the acfchefs.org website: AAC Application (please click here)

An Academy Fellow must request an application for an individual potential inductee. Candidates will need two sponsor letters/letters of recommendation from voting Academy Fellows. An Academy Fellow is permitted to sponsor one new applicant per year, as is a Regional Director. Applications must be returned by December 1st, 2017 (the new deadline date), for induction in 2018; timely and well documented applications are greatly appreciated.

Contact your Regional Academy Directors, Chapter Academy Committee Chairs, or the Academy Administrator, Faith Rose at frose@acfchefs.net, or at direct line: (904) 484-0202,

if you have any questions.

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