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Calendar of Events - 2011
| December 31 | New Years Eve (Saturday) |
| January 8, 2012 | "Chef of the Year" 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
Valparaiso University – Harre Union Valparaiso, Indiana RSVP to 219-464-6916 or james.galligan@valpo.edu www.valpo.edu Cost is $25 per person Business attire is required |
| April 14-16, 2012 | 2012 Regional Conference |
MotorCity Casino & Hotel Detroit, Michigan Make your reservations now! |
Calendar of Past Events - 2011
| January 27 | NW Indiana Adult Guardianship Services, Inc. | Teddy Flores (219) 985-6566 | ||
| February 14 | Valentine's Day (Monday) | |||
| February 21 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30 pm Appetizers 6:00 pm Dinner/Regular Meeting |
Long Beach Country Club
For Directions/Information please see their web site: www.longbeachcc.org Chef Host: Chef Justin Evans R.S.V.P. BY FEB. 18th PLEASE! TO: 219-872-0689 Any questions contact Suzanna Enslen, AGM Long Beach CC 219 872-0689 or Chef Cheryl Molenda 219-308-5164 email chefcheryl4750@att.net Business attire is required. We are a professional organization. Click here for more information. |
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| February 27 | Meals on Wheels “10th Anniversary” Dine With the Chefs Contact: Tula Gogolak (219) 856-3663 tula@mealsonwheelsnwindiana.org |
Avalon Manor 3550 East Route 30 Merrillville, Indiana 46410 http://theavalonmanor.com |
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| March 17 | St. Patrick’s Day (Thursday) | |||
| March 21 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30 pm Cocktails 6:30 pm Meeting |
Ivy Tech Community College Michigan City Campus 3714 South Franklin St. Chef Host Terry Zych Please RSVP to: Contact (219)879-9137 e-mail tzych@ivytech.edu |
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| April 14 | Tall Grass Beef Seminar | Ivy Tech East Chicago | ||
| April 17-20 | 2011 ACF Central Regional Conference | Hilton New Orleans Riverside Website |
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| April 24 | Easter | |||
| April 25 | Regular Monthly Meeting Briar Ridge Country Club Chef Host Scott Farrell Special 'CHEFS ONLY MEETING' Special Seminar TBA |
Briar Ridge Country Club 123 Country Club Drive Schererville, IN 46375 For Directions/Information please see their web site: www.briarridgecc.com Chef Host Scott Farrell R.S.V.P.TO: (219)322-3660 or scottirishchef@yahoo |
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| May 8 | Mother’s Day | |||
| May 16 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30 pm Cocktails & Appetizers 6:00 pm Dinner/Regular Meeting |
Giovanni's, Chef Host Tim Merkel 603 Ridge Road Munster, Indiana Seminar TBA Please RSVP to (219)836-6220 or tim0284@sbcglobal.net For directions go to www.giosmunster.com
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| May 18 | Culinary Cook-Off A Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration |
Cloister-in-the-Woods Click here for more information. |
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| May 21-24 | 2011 NRA Show | McCormick Place Chicago www.restaurant.org/show | ||
| May 30 | Memorial Day | |||
| June 19 | Father's Day | |||
| June 20 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30PM |
Meals on Wheels 8446 Virgina Street Merrillville, In 46410 Please RSVP to: ACF President Cheryl Molenda at cheryl.molenda@arcelormittal.com or Executive Director of MOW's Sandra Noe at sandra@mealsonwheelsnwindiana.org or call 219-756-food For directions go to: www.mealsonwheelsnwindiana.org |
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| July 4 | Independence Day | |||
| July 22-26 | ACF National Convention | Gaylord Texan (Dallas Texas) Website |
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| August 15 | Regular Monthly Meeting TBA |
TBA | ||
| September 5 | Labor Day | |||
| September 19 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30 pm Registration 6:00 pm Dinner/Regular Meeting |
Banquets At St. George 528 E 77th Schererville, IN Chef Hosts: Chef Ruben Calvo CEC & Chef Frank Kwieczien R.S.V.P. BY Sept 16th please! CALL: 219-864-1548 ACF Student Members: $5.00 ACF Professional & Associate Members - $10.00 Non-ACF Members & Guests: $15.00 Any questions contact Chef Ruben Calvo CEC at 219-864-1548 Business attire is required. |
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| October 17 | March of Dimes “10th Anniversary” Signature Chefs Culinary Showcase |
Avalon Manor Victor Garcia (219) 736-0023 vgarcia@marchofdimes.com |
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| October 20 | 9th Annual Nazareth Home Gala |
Hammond Federal Courthouse For more information, visit www.Nazarethhome.com (219) 947-8562 |
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| October 24 | Regular Monthly Meeting |
Comforts Catering Chef Jack Mix (219) 365-6506 9585 Industrial Drive St. John, IN mixnuts@sbcglobal.net |
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| November 21 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:00 Appetizer 5:30 Chocolate Seminar |
The Inn at Aberdeen Chef Todd Ostrowski from Midwest Imports Dinner will follow the seminar. Business attire is required. We are a professional organization. |
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| December 12 | Regular Monthly Meeting TBA |
TBA | ||
| December 24 | Christmas Eve (Saturday) | |||
| December 25 | Christmas (Sunday) |
Calendar of Past Events - 2010
| January 17 | Chef of the Year Dinner Contact Chef Rueben Calvo (219) 864-1458 ruben@batsg.com |
Banquets at St. George by H & R Catering www.batsg.com |
| January 18 | Chef of the Year Dinner Business Attire is Required $25 per person - reservations are required Contact Chef Jack Mix At Comfort’s Catering (219) 365-6506 or mixnuts@sbcglobal.net |
Avalon Manor Executive Chef Hipolito (Polo) Sanchez 3550 East Route 30 Merrillville, Indiana 46410 http://theavalonmanor.com |
| January 28 | NW Indiana Adult Guardianship Services, Inc. | |
| February 14 | Valentine's Day | |
| February 15 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30 pm Cocktails & Appetizers 6:00 pm Dinner/Regular Meeting |
Banquets at St George For Directions/Information please see their web site: www.BanquetsAtStGeorge.com Chef Host Ruben Calvo R.S.V.P. BY February 12th PLEASE! TO: (219)808-4740 (Chef Ruben) Members: $10.00 Guests: $15.00 Any questions contact Chef Cheryl Molenda at (219) 308-5164 or Chef Jack Mix at (219) 365-6506 Business attire is required. We are a professional organization. |
| March 7 | Meals on Wheels | Avalon Manor 3550 East Route 30 Merrillville, Indiana 46410 http://theavalonmanor.com |
| March 15 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30 pm Cocktails 6:30 pm Meeting |
Briar Ridge Country Club (change in venue) Munster, Indiana Chef Host Scott Farrell RSVP (219)769-7100 Click here for more information |
| March 17 | St. Patrick’s Day (Wednesday) | |
| March 26-28 | 2010 ACF Central Regional Conference | The Westin Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN (map) events@acfchefs.net Registration Form (PDF) |
| April 4 | Easter | |
| April 19 | Regular Monthly Meeting | Ivy Tech Community College East Chicago, IN Chef Host Elilda Abeyta (219) 392-3600 eabeyta@ivytech.edu |
| May 9 | Mother’s Day | |
| May 10 | Regular Monthly Meeting (1 week early) | Giovanni's Chef Host Tim Merkel (219) 836-6220 tim0284@sbcglobal.net |
| May 11 | 2010 Chicago Seafood and Specialty Food Show | The Grand Ballroom
Chicago's Navy Pier 1 pm to 6 pm Click here for the official Invitation |
| May 20 | Taste of Valparaiso | Porter County Expo Center |
| May 22-25 | NRA Show | McCormick Place Chicago www.restaurant.org/show |
| May 31 | Memorial Day | |
| June TBA | Picnic Day | |
| June 14 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30 pm Cocktails & Appetizers 6:00 pm Dinner/Regular Meeting |
Comforts Catering Chef Jack Mix (219) 365-6506 9585 Industrial Drive St. John, IN mixnuts@sbcglobal.net Click here for more information |
| June 20 | Father's Day | |
| June 21 | ACF Windy City & Consumers Packing Co. More Than A BBQ |
Click here for more information |
| July 4 | Independence Day | |
| August 2-6 | ACF National Convention | Anaheim Marriot, Anaheim CA events@acfchefs.net |
| August 16 | Regular Monthly Meeting (POTLUCK) | Wells Street Beach Chef Alice Pickford (219) 938-1317 |
| September 6 | Labor Day | |
| September 20 | Regular Monthly Meeting | Comforts Catering Chef Jack Mix (219) 365-6506 9585 Industrial Drive St. John, IN |
| October 17 | Crown Point Tri Kappa Kitchen Tour and Tasting | Click here for details! |
| October 18 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30pm |
Ivy Tech Comm. College Gary Campus Chef Rick Delby (219) 981-1111 ext. 2377 rdelby@ivytech.edu |
| October 21 | Nazareth Home | Hammond Renee Brantley |
| November 1 | March of Dimes–Sig. Chefs Cul. Showcase | Avalon Manor Victor Garcia (219) 736-0023 vgarcia@marchofdimes.com |
| November 15 | Regular Monthly Meeting | Cloister in the Woods Chef Cheryl Molenda (219) 365-6506 |
| November 22 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30 pm Cocktails & Appetizers 6:00 pm Dinner/Regular Meeting |
Briar Ridge Country Club 123 Country Club Drive Schererville, IN 46375 For Directions/Information please see their web site: www.briarridgecc.com Chef Host Scott Farrell R.S.V.P. BY November 19th PLEASE! TO: (219)322-3660 or scottirishchef@yahoo Members: $10.00 Guests: $15.00 Any questions contact Chef Cheryl Molenda at (219) 308-5164 or Chef Jack Mix at (219) 365 – 6506 Business attire is required. We are a professional organization. |
| November 25 | Thanksgiving | |
| December 13 | No Scheduled Meeting | |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | |
| December 25 | Christmas | |
| December 31 | New Year’s Eve |
Calendar of Past Events - 2009
| February 7 | For The Love of Chocolate | The French Pastry School (Chicago) 312.726.2419 ext.211 |
| February 9 | Windy City Chapter Meeting | Union League Club |
| February 10 | The Plitt Company 2009 Open House | Plitt Company (Chicago) |
| February 14 | Valentine’s Day | |
| February 16 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30pm Cocktails 6:30pm Meeting |
Hilton Garden Inn of Merrillville Exec. Chef Glen Brooks (219) 769-7100 |
| February 21-23 | 2009 Central Region Conference |
Renaissance Hotel Schaumburg, IL Hosted by: ACF Chicago Chefs of Cuisine, Inc. events@acfchefs.net |
| March 8 | Meals On Wheels of NWI Dine With The Chefs |
Tula Gulak Meals On Wheels of NWI 219-756-3663 |
| March 16 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30pm Cocktails 6:30pm Meeting |
Ivy Tech Community College Campus |
| March 17 | St. Patrick’s Day | |
| April 10 | Good Friday | |
| April 12 | Easter | |
| April 20 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30pm Cocktails 6:30pm Meeting |
Banquets at St. George by H & R Catering Chef Rueben Calvo (219) 864-1458 |
| May 10 | Mother’s Day | |
| May 11 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30pm Cocktails 6:30pm Meeting |
Giovannis (219) 836-6220 Tim Merkel |
| May16-19 | National Restaurant Show 2008 Click here for further information |
McCormick Place Chicago, IL |
| May 25 | Memorial Day | |
| June 15 | Picnic |
Comforts Catering Jack Mix (219) 365-6506 |
| June 21 | Father’s Day | |
| June 28-30 | Summer Fancy Food Show | Javits Center – New York |
| July 4 | Fourth of July | |
| July 11-14 | ACF National Convention | Orlando World Center Marriott Orlando, FL |
| July 20 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30pm Cocktails 6:30pm Meeting |
TBA |
| August 13 | Care to Share Dinner Wine & Appetizers 5:30pm Dinner 6:00pm |
Hospice of the Calumet Area Cloister-in-the-Woods St. Paul Episcopal Church, Munster, IN |
| August 17 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30pm Cocktails 6:30pm Meeting |
TBA |
| September 7 | Labor Day | |
| September 21 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30pm Cocktails 6:30pm Meeting |
Giovanni's Restaurant Munster, IN RSVP (219) 836-6220 Tim Merkel www.giosmunster.com |
| October 19 | Golf Outing Noon Golf 6:00pm Meeting & Dinner |
6th Annual Golf Outing Briar Ridge Country Club Schererville, Indiana For more info, contact Tim Merkel Golf Outing Chairman (219) 663-3485 tmae@sbcglobal.net |
| October 31 | Halloween | |
| November 2 | March of Dimes Signature Chefs | Avalon Manor More Info Soon |
| November 5 | Care to Share Dinner Wine & Appetizers 5:30pm Dinner 6:00pm |
Hospice of the Calumet Area Cloister-in-the-Woods St. Paul Episcopal Church, Munster, IN |
| November 16 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30pm Wine & Cheese Tasting 6:30pm Meeting |
Long Beach Country Club Chef Jim Galligan (219) 872-0689 |
| November 26 | Thanksgiving | |
| December 14 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30pm Cocktails 6:00pm Meeting |
Cloister in the Woods 1101 Park Drive (just off Columbia Ave South of Ridge Rd) Munster, Indiana 46321 Chef Hosts Chef Cheryl Molenda & Chef Jack Mix 219.365.6506 R.S.V.P. By December 11 please, to 219.365.6506 Business attire is required. Any questions contact Jack Mix at 219.365.6506 or Cheryl Molenda at 219.308.5164 |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | |
| December 25 | Christmas | |
| December 31 | New Year’s Eve |
Calendar of Past Events - 2008
| January 18-20 | Winter Fancy Food Show | Moscone Center – San Francisco
For More Info Click Here |
| January 19 | Regular Monthly Meeting | Radisson Star Plaza For More Information Call Jim Galligan 219-872-0689 |
| January 21 | Chef of the Year Dinner 5:00pm Cocktails 6:30pm Dinner |
Sand Creek Country Club Chef Host Nathan Wronko 219-395-5200 For more information e-mail jimgalligan.lbcc@comcast.net |
| February 8-10 | 2008 Central Regional Conference | Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hosted by: ACF Greater Kansas City Chefs Association, Mark Webster, CCE, CEC President Click here for more information |
| February 9 | For The Love of Chocolate | French Pastry School |
| February 14 | Valentine's Day | |
| February 18 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30p | Genesis Convention Center Chef Host Glennard Brooks (219) 882-5505 ext 222 |
| March 2 | Meals On Wheels of NWI/Dine With The Chefs | Melissa Castle - Kirincic Meals On Wheels of NWI 219-663-6078 |
| March 17 | St. Patrick’s Day | |
| March 17 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30p | Giovanni's Chef Host Tim Merkel (219) 836-6220 |
| March 17 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:30p | Giovanni's Chef Host Tim Merkel (219) 836-6220 |
| March 21 | Good Friday | |
| March 23 | Easter | |
| April 21 | Regular Monthly Meeting | Ivy Tech Community College Michigan City Campus 3714 South Franklin Chef Host Terry Zych 219.879.9137 |
| April 27-30 | Gloval Food & Style Expo Click here for further information www.fancyfoodshows.com |
McCormick Place Chicago, IL |
| May 11 | Mother’s Day | |
| May 12 | Regular Monthly Meeting | Stones Bones Chef Host Phillipe Joseph (219) 924-8665 |
| May 17-20 | National Restaurant Show 2008 Click here for further information http://www.restaurant.org/events/ |
McCormick Place Chicago, IL |
| May 26 | Memorial Day | |
| June 15 | Father’s Day | |
| June 16 | Monthly Meeting 6:30p | Pot Luck BBQ Hosted by ACF Windy City Chapter RSVP online at acfwindycitychefs.org and call Jim Galligan (219) 872-0689 for details. |
| July 4 | Fourth of July | |
| July 14-17 | ACF National Convention | MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV |
| September 1 | Labor Day | |
| September 15 | Regular Monthly Meeting | Ivy Tech Community College East Chicago, IN Chef Host Elida Abeyta (219) 392-3600 |
| October 13 | ACF Chefs of NWI 5th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing Shotgun Start at Noon Dinner & Monthly Meeting 6:00p |
Long Beach Country Club Chef Host Jim Galligan (219) 872-0689 www.longbeachcc.org |
| October 22 | March of Dimes Signature Chefs | Sandy Storey |
| October 31 | Halloween | |
| November 24 | Regular Monthly Meeting 5:00p Cocktails 6:30p Dinner |
Briar Ridge Country Club Chef Host Scott Farrell (219) 322-3660 www.briarridgecc.com |
| November 27 | Thanksgiving | |
| December 15 | Regular Monthly Meeting/Chefs Only 8:00 - 10:00a |
Breakfast TBA |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | |
| December 25 | Christmas | |
| December 31 | New Year’s Eve |
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