Chapter News

9th Annual Nazareth Home Gala

Thursday October 20th 2011
Hammond Federal Courthouse
For more information, visit www.Nazarethhome.com or phone (219)947-8562

ACF 2011-2013 National Board of Directors Election Results

Mark Kent, CEC®, chair of the American Culinary Federation Inc.'s (ACF) Nominations & Elections Committee, announced today at 10:03 a.m. EST the results of the ACF Board of Directors national election for the 2011-2013 term. According to the results tallied by Survey & Ballot Systems, Eden Prairie, Minn., the following candidates secured the majority vote and will serve as the national ACF board of directors for a two-year term that begins at the board's installation during the President's Grand Ball at the 2011 ACF National Convention, Dallas, July 26. Click here to read more.

USDA, Surgeon General, and First Lady Teamed Up To Replace MyPyramid with MyPlate

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For more information on MyPlate, please visit: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

ACF Central Regional  Herman G. Rusch Chef’s Achievement Award Nominee

ACF Central Regional “Herman G. Rusch Chef’s Achievement Award” Nominee:  This year our chapter, Chefs of Northwest Indiana, has the honor of nominating Chef Nico Luna CEC for this prestigious award. This award, formerly the Hermann G. Rusch Humanitarian Award, honors chefs who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to both ACF and the culinary profession. Such chefs, through their involvement with and contributions to ACF and our craft, have advanced the culinary profession and ensured the enrichment of students, our members and those in the profession. Candidates are worthy of carrying on the proud tradition of the chef for whom this award was named, Hermann G. Rusch, AAC (1907–1997). Candidate must be an ACF member in good standing for at least 15 years, hold or have held the position or positions of executive chef, working chef, chef instructor, pastry chef, research and development chef, or corporate chef for at least 30 years, currently hold or have held an elected local chapter office in one of the following positions: president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer or served as chair for chapter membership or certification committee — documentation required,  hold or have held certification at the certified sous chef or certified working pastry chef level or higher and be a United States citizen or have a permanent resident green card.

The selection process for Regional winners will be chosen by a selection committee based on the submitted applications.  The winner will be announced during the regional conference award events in New Orleans next week.

Once again, congratulations to our nominee Chef Nico Luna for “Herman G. Rusch Chef’s Achievement Award” for Central Regional.

The Board of Directors
ACF Chefs of Northwest Indiana

ACF Central Regional “Chef Educator of the Year” Nominee

ACF Central Regional “Chef Educator of the Year” Nominee:  This year our chapter has the honor of nominating Chef Joe Trama CEC, of Ivy Tech Community College (East Chicago Campus) for this prestigious award. The award objective of the ACF “Chef Educator of the Year” pays tribute to an active culinary educator whose knowledge, skills, expertise, guidance, and direction have enhanced the image of the professional chef and who, by example, has given leadership, guidance, and direction to students seeking a career in the culinary profession. This person demonstrates the ability to help students define and develop their careers by using their skills and abilities to provide a strong foundation for their success. Candidate must be an ACF member in good standing for at least 5 years, hold ACF certification as a CCE, CSCE or higher, be an active culinary instructor, culinary chairperson, or culinary dean in charge of curriculum building in a culinary program for the year in which the nomination is made, have five or more years of full-term teaching in a secondary or postsecondary culinary school, and have a minimum two-year degree in culinary arts or hospitality management.

The selection process for Regional winners will be chosen by a selection committee based on the submitted applications.The winner will be announced during the regional conference award events in New Orleans next week.

Once again, congratulations to our nominee Chef Joe Trama for “Chef Educator of the Year” for Central Regional.

The Board of Directors
ACF Chefs of Northwest Indiana

Former news anchor Bill Curtis visits Ivy Tech Community College

CHICAGO—Ivy Tech Community College’s East Chicago De La Garza campus will host former legendary Chicago news anchor, Bill Curtis to speak to culinary faculty and students in the hospitality program on Thursday, April 14 from 11am to 2pm about raising grass-fed beef. Curtis, who is retired from television has started his own cattle ranch, Tallgrass Beef  in Sedan, Kansas. "I started Tallgrass Beef to raise cattle the way they were meant to be raised,” explained Curtis.

For more information contact, Chef Joe Trama at 219-781-9294, 219-836-1950 or jtrama@att.net or Elida Abeyta at 219-392-3600 ext. 245.

Ivy Tech Community College is the state's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system serving nearly 200,000 students annually.  Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Crown Point Tri Kappa Kitchen Tour and Tasting

Sunday, October 17, 2010
Noon to 4 p.m.

The Kitchen Tour & Tasting will feature distinctive kitchens in eight private residences in Crown Point. Each kitchen will showcase a local restaurant chef and offer guests a “tasting” of a featured menu item or one of that chef’s favorite dishes. Guests will move from home to home, in whatever order they choose, and enjoy some of Northwest Indiana’s finest cuisine in eight of Crown Point’s most beautiful kitchens. You won't want to miss this delightful and delicious afternoon!

Tickets sales will be limited to 250 at a price of $40 each. Reserve your tickets by calling Terri Williams at 662–9243 or by email: tsrwilliams@yahoo.com. 

Proceeds from this event will benefit the St. Clare Clinic which provides free prenatal and early childhood medical care for underprivileged and uninsured families in Lake County, including a food pantry. Proceeds will also go to the culinary scholarship fund of the Northwest Indiana Chapter of the American Culinary Federation.

Click here for more information!

ACF Chefs of Northwest Indiana In The Press

May ACF General Monthly Meeting at Giovanni's Restaurant
May, 2010
By Rick Bella
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ValpoLife.com
Article “Taste of Valparaiso Offers a Delicious Variety”
Video “Taste of Valparaiso Turns Out a Hit”
Photos

The Times
“Taste an education in local fare”

Post-Trib
“'Taste' fundraiser shows off local cuisine”

2010 Meals On Wheels
"Dine With The Chefs"
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2010 World Ice Art Championships
Fairbanks, Alaska
March 6, 2010
See Chef Joe Trama's multi-block entry!

ACF Chefs of Northwest Indiana featured in The Post Tribune
"Chef of the Year honored for more than cooking "
January 27, 2010
By Mark Taylor
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