Center Point Energy
1/25/07
Education: Vader & Landgraf educated us about the Cleveland Combi Oven. Jim Lund states "Thank you Ann Peterson for having the Minneapolis Chef's Chapter to Center Point Energy."
General meeting called to order by Sergeant at Arms- Chris Struzl
Pledge of Allegiance-Chris Struzl
Moment of Silents- Chris Struzl
Self Introductions- Chris Struzl
Guest Speaker: Sarah from Psp is no longer with Psp and is with American Heart Association in Minneapolis. She talked about February 1st will be "Go Red" which means that everyone should wear red to support 1 out of 3 women will die of heart disease. Then she talked about the National Program which will involve 12 chefs creating a heart themed meal and as it gets closer she will tell a bit more about it.
Sharon Gillsrud talks about the Pastry Seminar.
The Pastry Professionals Association is proud to provide an educational experience with instructors that are known for their expertise in the field so chefs can receive the additional training they want. Pastry Seminar 2008 will be held Sunday, March 30 through Tuesday, April 1, 8AM to 5 PM at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. Each day's schedule includes two - 4 hour classes with optional evening demonstrations.
For more info and to register go to http://www.pastryprofessionalsmn.com/
Swearing in of New Chapter Members- Sturzl
Eric Simpson the chef from Golden Valley Country Club was sworn in to the American Culinary Federation Minneapolis Chapter.
Motion to except the Minutes- Todd Summers and Chuck Duberstein.
Minutes-As Posted on the Web are available for review-Secretary Justin Given and Vice President Jim Lund.
Secretary Justin Given States Minutes are posted.
Vice President Jim Lund asks for committee reports:
Fund raising Committee:
Carlo Castagneri talks about the fundraiser at the Holy Child Hood Church. Which will be on April 26th 7:00Pm the cost is $100/ticket and the profits will be a 50/50 split with the church. Anyone that wants to help out should contact Carlo.
Membership Committee:
Invite new people to the meetings. Contact Vice President Jim Lund for information on hosting meetings if you're interested.
Student/Junior & Scholarship/Sponsorship Committee: Steve Shuster says that there is a scholarship program in place. Jim Lund reminds everyone that there will be a practical exam up at North Hennepin Technical College on February 23rd.
Correspondence Committee: Justin Given and Chris Dwyer. "Nothing New"
Website: Jim Lund, "The website is completed, go check it out."
Are You Really ACF- David Eisenreich and Pat Conway.
We will be getting an award in Kansas and Justin Given as excepted to receive the award for the chapter.
Competitions: Good luck to the Jr. Team down in Kansas on February 9th and 10th.
Chef and the Child: Chris Sturzl and Mark Goode thank everyone for the help at kids Café last year. The sign up for 2008/2009 will be sometime in March. It sounds like next years General Mills is going to sponsor us again, for the child hunger day.
By-Laws and Elections- Tom Berg, Nothing new to state.
AAC- Tom Berg and Carlo Castagneri. Nothing new to state.
Historian- Frances Jedneak and Steve Schuster. Nothing new to state.
Old Business- Nothing new to state
New Business-Sue Zellickson thanks everyone for Kids Café and talks about the food and wine show which will be the weekend after the Upshow.
Motion to adjourn:Pat Conway and Virgil Emmert
Meeting Closed
Submitted by Justin Given C.C.C.-Recording Secretary
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Posted at: 11:00 PM
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