Arizona Food Service Network

ACTEAZ/ACOVA Midwinter Leadership Conference

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Conference Information

ACTEAZ and ACOVA invite you to participate in the 2019 Midwinter Leadership Conference on February 7 & 8 in Prescott, AZ.  As we get closer to the event we will release updated information on Speakers, Special Presentations and other Events planned on the ACTEAZ website.

The Conference registration cost is $260.00.

Meals included are:

  • Thursday (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Friday (Breakfast and Lunch).

For more informaiton about the event, click here for the ACTEAZ Website.

5th Annual Harvest Moon Feast

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C-CAP Arizona Harvest Moon

When: October 24, 2018 | 6:00pm
Where: Omni Scottsdale at Montelucia, 4949 E Lincoln Drive, Scottdale

VIP Access: 5pm-8:30pm

General Admission: 6pm-8:30pm

Masters of Ceremony

Food Stations with Sweet & Savory Small Plates . C-CAP High School Students & Teachers paired with 30 top local Chefs

Dress Attire: Casual Elegance

Harvest Moon Tickets: $125 per person

Super Harvest Tickets:  $175 per person

$75 per ticket is tax-deductible

Tickets and Sponsorships range from $125 to $10,000. Please contact Jill Smith at 623.606.6213 or jsmith@ccapinc.org if you are interested in becoming a Harvest Moon Sponsor. All proceeds are used to support Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP Arizona).

Three Ways to Keep Track of Students’ Blog Entries

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One of the questions that I often field during my workshop on blogging is, “how do you keep track of what students are writing?” The answer to that depends on a few things including how frequently your students are publishing and the platform through which your students are blogging.

Source: Three Ways to Keep Track of Students’ Blog Entries

ChefConnect: Newport Beach

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The Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa will host ChefConnect: Newport Beach, March 18-20. If you’re a chef exploring new ideas and flavors, a student looking to gain experience or a foodservice professional keeping atop the latest and greatest, we’ve got plenty of educational and networking opportunities for you. Early registration deadline is Nov. 15.

Register by Oct. 1 to qualify for the ACF payment plan by calling the events team at1-800-624-9458. You’ll be entered into a drawing to win an excursion plus dinner for two in the host city.

13th annual StarChefs International Chefs Congress

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13th Annual StarChefs International Chefs Congress

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Join us October 21 to 23 for the 13th Annual StarChefs International Chefs Congress, and fortify yourself and your team with three days of main stage cooking demonstrations, hands-on workshops, beverage tastings, and business seminars—explored through the lens of Cooking with Respect: Better People, Better Food.

We can do better as an industry. 

WCR in Calgary- People, Passion and Purpose

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People, Passion and Purpose… The Pathway to Success – focuses on an exciting day where attendees will be part of discussions, workshops and events with some of the brightest minds in the industry, from back and front of the house to agriculture and media. Inspiring guest speakers and panelists include Chef Meeru Dhalwala, Chef Elizabeth Falkner, Chef Nicole Gomes, Chef Betty Vasquez and Vintner Angela Maculan. Join us as we Eat, Drink and Connect with colleagues and friends. For more details: https://womenchefs.org/calgary-2017/

7th Annual Kickoff Conference: Building Arizona’s STEM Ecosystem

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Registration is now open for this year’s Arizona SciTech Festival Kickoff Conference, “Building the Arizona STEM Ecosystem,” where we will kick-off the 7th season of Arizona’s SciTech Festival!

The Summit will be held at the Mesa Arts Center on August 31st from 7:45am to 4:00pm.

What makes this conference so unique is the diversity of collaborators represented with business, industry, education, government, NGOs, community leaders and more! With 40 sessions, 60+ exhibitors, and countless networking opportunities there is something for everyone! Last year’s summit drew just over 1200 attendees. Don’t miss out!

“This year’s conversation will center around Building Arizona’s STEM Ecosystem with the diverse stakeholders, communities and resources it takes to position Arizona as a world leader in science, technology and innovation. A primary objective will be to solidify Arizona’s STEM Ecosystem by helping to establish unique collaborations through interactive panels, workshops, tables and more.”

Have an idea for a session? – email Jeremy Babendure ASAP at jeremyb@azcommerce.com

Based on feedback from last year, this year’s session tracks will include:

– STEM Communities – How can STEM impact the communities we live in and what ways can communities come together to showcase STEM?

– Festival & Events – Best practices to plan, promote and build partnerships for your event.

– STEM & Education – Innovative ideas and practices to impact science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics in and out of the classroom.

– STEM Pathways – Learn about key AZ industry sectors such as Cybersecurity, Sustainability and Materials Science through diverse perspectives from industry leaders, University research professors, PK20 educators and more.

– Computer Science and Engineering – Computer science and engineering have become some of the hottest topics in education these days. Learn about opportunities to engage from the state of the art tech business to a coding club or hackathon in your backyard.

– Student Voice – Learn how students are transforming the landscape of STEM in our communities.

– STEM Diversity – Arizona is home to many diverse stakeholders. Join conversations how leaders are working to increase engagement of all Arizonans in STEM.

Cost

General public – $40 (Early bird – $30 before August 4th)
Educators – $30 (Early bird – $20 before August 4th)
Students – no charge

**Please feel free to pass this info to collaborators you think might be interested in this opportunity.**

WCR Portland Plug-In

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Come mingle with amazing culinary talents of women chefs in Portland! Program details: Having your cake and eating it too: Intellectual Property Protection for Chefs and Restaurateurs. This talk will explore the potential intellectual property assets of chefs and restaurateurs and how best to protect them. We will provide an overview of trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets, including how they differ in coverage, cost and acquisition, and provide examples of how they can be used to protect your business or brand. Entrance is Free. Cocktails and Appetizers available for purchase
RSVP: To dsinger@pcfruit.com by August 10, 2017.

2018 Awards and Competition Applications – Deadline to submit is Sept. 30

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The American Culinary Federation is taking applications for 2018 awards and competitions at 2018 Cook. Craft. Create. ACF National Convention & Show July 15-19 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in New Orleans, LA.

Deadline to submit is Sept. 30.

Information about hotel and travel here.  FAQ’s about the events here.

Cook Craft Create National Convention & Show

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The 2017 ACF events will wrap up in Walt Disney World at Cook. Craft. Create. National Convention & Show. We will have a magical time with the world-class resorts, shopping opportunities for every budget, all-season golf courses and some of the most enticing dining opportunities on the planet. Come to Disney—bring the family—and wish upon a star. The National Convention will feature additional educational and engagement opportunities that will build off the ChefConnect series and provide a revitalizing experience for members, foodservice professionals, students and competitors while igniting innovation that attendees can bring back to their classroom, employees or kitchen! We hope to see you very soon!