ACFAZ April 8th Meeting
Monday, April 8, 2019 at 5 PM – 7 PM Metro Tech Culinary Arts1900 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, Arizona 85015
ACFAZ March 11th Meeting
Join us March 11th for our next meeting at Barry Goldwater High School. Board meeting 3:30 PM General meeting 5 PM+ Google Calendar+ iCal Export Details Date: March 11 Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Organizer ACFAZ, American Culinary Federation Chef’s Association of Arizona Website: https://www.acfaz.org Venue Barry Goldwater High School 2820 W. Rose Garden
Next ACFAZ Meeting, Feb. 4
Capistrano’s Bakery is the location for the February 4 meeting. General meeting, a meal provided, and a bakery tour to follow. Open to all to attend. ACF Members receive 1 CEH for attending. Facebook Event posting. Board Meeting 3:30 pm Membership Meeting 5:00 pm Capistrano’s Bakery 2635 South 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034
Certification at the Art Institute of Phoenix
Contact the test site administrator for any event details (i.e., start time, fees, etc.) If you need to cancel an exam after you have registered, you must contact both the ACF office and the test site administrator within two weeks of the test date. The ACF registration fee may be transferred to a new test
A Message From your Western Region Vice President
Dear chefs and friends, Which is more valuable to your organization? A. One new member? B. One retained member? The answer is definitely B. According to Amy Gallo of the Harvard Business Review, “acquiring a new customer is anywhere from five to 25 times more expensive than retaining an existing one.” That’s because it costs more to
NEXT CERTIFICATION: Sept. 15, Art Institute of Phoenix
Next Certification Exam: Sept. 15 Location: Art Institute of Phoenix The host site fee for this location is $50 and can be paid directly to the test administrator. Contact the test site administrator for any event details (i.e., start time, fees, etc.) Start Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018 End Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Coordinators: Carlton W. Brooks, CEPC – acf.west.vp@gmail.com (602)
Join the 90-Day Chef-to-Chef Challenge!
Here’s How it Works: • Refer as many new professional chefs as you can to join your ACF Local Chapter between August 1 and October 31, 2018 (some restrictions apply; click the link below for full details). • Each new professional member gets a Free ACF Chef Coat and YOU receive the following: Recruit 1 to 4 chefs and get a free ACF chef
June Meeting Recap
Chef Andrew Helmandollar of the Casino Arizona hosted the June meeting and the meal was Amalgamated Food Brokerage. Chef Helmandollar also gave a tour of the facility sharing how the foodservice operation is managed and the different kitchens on property. Topics of discussion were Chef Garry Waldie and the Golden Toque at the 2018 Annual
ACFAZ April Meeting Recap
Recap of the April meeting: Chef Carlton Brooks shared points of interest from the ACF Conference in Newport Beach. – Congratulations to Chef Bill Sy, Hermann G. Rusch Western Region recipient. He will also be going to National Convention in July. Congratulations to Student Chef of the Year, Brittany Goldberg placed second earning a Bronze