Minutes
Calgary Academy of Chefs and Cooks
September 14, 2015- 6 pm
Pratt’s Food Service
291296 Wagon Wheel Road, Rockyview
1. Call to order
Martin Makulowich called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Due to June elections, he dissolved the board and called attending board members for the swearing in.
2. Code of Ethics
David Crowfoot lead the swearing in of board members-Fred Malley CCC, Al Kennedy, David Swanson-Reinhardt CCC, Christopher Sprentz CCC, Arvie Obafial, Mars Bacani and Martin Makulowich CCC. We will catch the remainder at the next board meeting.
3. Welcome
a) Introduction of guests
It was good to see Fred Zimmerman CCC come out for the evening.
b) Introduction of host Bob Russell and thank you to Pratt’s Food Service
Bob thanked all for attending and briefly outlined the positive growth of the company over the past 3 years in the Calgary market. Fred Malley CCC thanked chefs Ferdinand and Andy for the excellent buffet dinner.
4. Speaker
Electrolux integrated cook and chill system was presented by Celco Inc in partnership with Pratt’s. National Sales Manager Walter Rosizky and Food Applications Consultant/Corporate Chef Helen Mason outlined the new system and its benefits to operators, some an industry first. Of particular interest is a configuration that permits immediate transfer from programmed cooking to a chill and freezer chamber. Both units were on operational display and used in the preparation of the evening’s buffet. The system also provides documentation for partial and full HACCP applications. Check out their website at www.celco.ca
5. Approval of Minutes as circulated
a) May 2015
b) June 2015
Moved by Clive Chamberlen, seconded by Christopher Sprentz CCC
6. Review of Agenda
7. Business Arising from the Minutes
a) Golf Tournament September 1
Chris Sprentz CCC, organizer, reported on a successful day at Springbank Links with outstanding weather. 44 golfers participated. A full report will be available on our website.
b) Honour Society Induction of Otto Daniels CCC – tabled
c) CCI presentation to Kevin Wall CCC
Mikael Volke CCC, local CCI chair, presented Kevin with his certificate and pin. Kevin did his practical in Edmonton in late June.
d) 2017 National Convention update
Fred Malley CCC announced that the national board selected the Hyatt Regency Calgary as the venue. The dates will be from May 24 to 29, 2017.
8. New Business
a) National Lifetime Achievement Award to Blake Chapman
Fred Malley CCC outlined Blake’s achievements on behalf of the national board and presented him with a framed certificate.
b) New member swearing in tabled
c) International Chef’s Day October 20.
Nestle is the world sponsor of an initiative focusing on elementary school children. Contact Fred for more details.
d) Children’s Christmas Party December 27
Location is the Deerfoot Inn & Casino. Registration is set up on the website. Deadline for registering is November 15. Santa gifts provided for children up to 12 years old. Children and grandchildren qualify.
e) HOFEX HKICC competition results
Margaret Turner CCC of Sait, team manager introduced coaches Gerd Steinmeyer CCC, Sait, and Dean Kanuit, Executive Chef of the Glencoe Club. Team members are Mathew Liesemer, Madison Miller, Benjamin Miller and Brayden Reddick. Congratulations to all on a job well done. There is a report on our website listing all the achievements.
f) Christmas Dinner at Spruce Meadows November 30
Tickets are available tonight from Dean Mitchell and on line through Paypal. Priced at $100 plus GST, which represents an excellent value. Many thanks to Great Events Catering’s Ulrich Keunz and Daryl Kerr for their generous support.
g) Life member’s recognition
Martin Makulowich CCC presented to Fred Malley CCC.
h) Resignation
Evelyn Makulowich, our book keeper is stepping back and we will be transitioning by the new year.
i) 2016 Dues
Notices will be going out in November. Please remit early so our votes are counted at the national convention.
j) Easter Seals
Andy Waters is responsible once again. Dinner will be held at Winsport on April 8, 2016. Two prep days in advance.
k) Soup project for Habitat for Humanity and Soup Sisters’ Big Stir
To celebrate International Chef’s Day, Simon Dunn CCC is heading this up with Mike Dekker CCC. GFS is supporting the association by providing all the ingredients for the soups. There will be a soup making day on October 18 at Sait and the Habitat component will be executed by Saffron Personal Chef Services later in the week. The Big Stir happens at the Calgary Farmer’s Market on November 3. Simon and Mike are running a station at the Big Stir. Check out the Big Stir website for further information.
l) Donation
Fred Malley CCC thanked Werner Kohl CCC for his generous donation of some trophies.
9. 50/50 draw
Werner Kohl CCC was the lucky winner.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Dave Crowfoot, seconded by Maxwell Lawrence to adjourn at 8:40 pm
11. Notices
a) Next meeting – October 5, 2015 Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence Start time is 5:30
146, 6715 – 8th St NE
b) Windsor Salt is sponsoring an initiative to provide free salt to colleges. Contact Ryan Marquis, Central Vice-president and Marketing Director or
c) Bocuse D’Or selection will be in Regina in May 2016. Contact for information.
d) Worldchefs without Borders ‘Healthy Kids-Healthy Future’ initiative as part of International Chefs Day Oct. 20. A presentation kit is available from Nestle to guide a chef through a presentation and demonstration targeting elementary students. Initiative must be completed in October. Contact Fred for more details if you are interested.
e) WACS endorsed culinary competition in Toronto, April 28, 29 and March 1, 2016
f) Senior chefs competition at national convention will have a new scope starting in 2016.
g) CCFCC National convention May 15 to 20 in Windsor, Ontario
h) Saputo Junior Chefs Competition March 5, 2016 at Sait Polytechnic. Simon Dunn and Mike Dekker are coordinating. We are waiting on the scope from national.
Calgary Academy of Chefs and Cooks Event Schedule 2015/2016
PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME OF THE DATES ARE NOT THE FIRST MONDAY OF A MONTH
September 14th Meeting 6 pm Pratt’s Food Service
291296 Wagon Wheel Road, Rockyview
October 5th Meeting 5:30 pm Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence
146, 6715 – 8th St NE
November 2nd Meeting 6 pm Spolumbo’s
1308 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
November 30th Christmas Dinner 6 pm Spruce Meadows Congress Hall
18011 14 Street SW, Calgary (off Highway 22X)
December 27th Children’s Christmas Party 2 pm – 6 pm Deerfoot Inn & Casino
January 12th Meeting (Tuesday) 6 pm SAIT Culinary Campus
226, 230 8th Ave SW, Calgary C-train accessible
February 8th Local Producer Show 6 pm Stampede Park TBC
1908 Stampede Trail SE, Calgary C-train accessible
March 7nd Meeting 6 pm TBC
April 4th Meeting 6 pm Roma Catering at Calgary Italian Club
416 – 1st Ave NE
April 8th Easter Seals We Care Ball Winsport
April 6th and 7th prep days Andy Waters is leading
President’s Gala 6 pm TBC
May 2nd Meeting 6 pm Sysco
4639 72 Avenue SE, Calgary
June 6th Meeting and High School Awards 6 pm TBC
Alberta Saputo Junior Competition 2016 March 5, 2016, SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary
High School Baking and Hot competitions Hot CBE at xxxx, and Baking at xxx Hot CCSD at xxx