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The American Culinary Federation (ACF), Inc., was founded in 1929 as a professional, not-for-profit organization for chefs and cooks. Founded by three existing chefs’ organizations, the Société Culinaire Philanthropique, the Vatel Club, and the Chefs Association of America, the organization’s principal goal is to promote the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education among culinarians at all levels, from apprentices to the most accomplished certified master chefs.
ACF is the largest and most prestigious organization dedicated to professional chefs in the United States today. The ACF Chefs of Northwest Indiana is one chapter of many that is part of this great organization. Visit our parent organization’s web site at www.acfchefs.org.
History of the ACF Chefs of Northwest Indiana
In 1995, Chef Muhammad Siddiqui and Chef Debra Ward, saw a future for an American Culinary Federation Chapter in Northwest Indiana, between Chicago and South Bend, and north of Indianapolis. Both Chef Siddiqui and Chef Ward had been associated with other ACF Chapters around the country, and now both were working in Northwest Indiana. After conducting several preliminary meetings in the Fall of 1995, the chapter organizing papers were submitted and ACF Chefs of Northwest Indiana was born. The first official Northwest Indiana Chapter meeting was held in January, 1996 at Sand Creek Country Club, Chesterton, with 17 charter members present. During this meeting the first Board of Directors was elected, as follows: |
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President, James Galligan – Sous Chef, Sand Creek Country Club
Vice President, Philippe Joseph – Chef, Innsbrook Country Club
Secretary, Cathy Smith – Sous Chef, Sand Creek Country Club
Treasurer, Kathy Newman – Private Chef
The goal of the Northwest Indiana ACF Chapter is to make people aware of the organization and the culinary professions in general. The chapter reaches out to fellow culinarians, letting them know about ACf membership benefits: networking, monthly meetings, certification programs and tools for success for cooks and chefs.
The ACF Northwest Indiana Chapter celebrates its tenth anniversary in January, 2006 and we look forward to continued growth.
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As a proud member of the American Culinary Federation, I pledge to share my professional knowledge and skill with all culinarians. I will place honor, fairness, cooperation and consideration first when dealing with my colleagues. I will keep all comments professional and respectful when dealing with my colleagues. I will protect all members from the use of unfair means, unnecessary risks and unethical behavior when used against them for another’s personal gain. I will support the success, growth, and future of my colleagues and this great federation. Adopted at Board of Governors August 3, 2010 |
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Chapter Awards
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Chef of the Year Recipients
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Junior Culinarian of the Year Recipients
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Purveyor of the Year Recipient
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