Canadian Culinary Federation

Minutes

                                                     Algonquin College

 

                                                        October 03, 2011

 

In attendance: Michael Durrer, Russell Weir, Luke Campbell, Lucien Bergeron, Joe Calabro, Rick Watson, Mark Steele, Gerry Keogh, Debbie Morris, Michael Ois, Neil Mather, Ian Slipacoff, Kurt Schmidt, Joe Troccino, Kenny Hayden, several junior members,

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Members enjoyed pizza and soft drinks prepared by host Algonquin College and French Pastries by Joe Calabro

 

Meeting called to order by President Michael Durrer at7:00 pm. And the code of ethic was read in English and French by the president

 

Motion to accept the previous minutes, by Neil

Second: Gerry

All in favor:

 

President:

The president reported on the student bursary awards as Ahmed was absent. Oct. 15 is deadline for submission of names. Two awards will be presented at the Ottawa Wine and Food Festival in Nov,

Announcement of New full member Eric Berube. Welcome Eric

Announcement of new junior members Ana Bertha, Sinigan Hansley

 

Motion to accept Kenny

Second Ian

All in Favor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Committee Members:.

 

OttawaInternational Wine and Food Festival: Russell Weir ,

James Beard Team: Mark Steele

CCCChair : Wes Wilkinson

Culinary Salons : Neil Mather / Mark Steele

Social : Luke Campbell

Membership : Cory Haskins

Bursary : Ahmed Lufti / Scott Warrick

Web site : Neil Mather. Debbie  Morris to assist Neil with this committee

Call for volunteers to help on all committees.

 

Treasurer: The president handed out financial statements current toSept 1 2011. on behalf of Scott Warrick

 

Motion to accept : Luke Campbell

Second, Neil Mather

All in favor

 

Committees:

CCC> Wes Absent, Michael Durrer reported that there are 4 chefs that have written and are awaiting the practical. Wes is working on it. New National Chair!

New national chair Norm visited on Sunday and thoroughly went over the program with the committee and dates will be set soon

Website: Neil gave an update on the website. We now have full control of the editing and can do it on the fly. Site will be kept current. Debbie to help Neil

Culinary: Maple leaf is again on board as a sponsor. Date to be set by Nov. meeting.

Looking to develop two or three smaller competitions in conjunction with the professional signature dish completion. Mark Steele is co chair with Neil.

 

Old Business

Report on James Beard Event Sept. 24, 2011 Mark Steele,

Rick Watson handed a schedule for Oct. 20 international chefs day program at theOttawamission. Chefs will agree to participate at the mission and give demonstrations to students

Culinary Celebration has been booked at the Holiday Inn Kanata for April 22. Menu has been set, Tickets will be available soon from Luke.

New Business

Luke proposes a Christmas social event and is interested in feedback. We need 30 to 40 people minimum to attend which will make it worth our while

Please contact Luke if interested

 

CCFCC National Chefs day Oct. 20. Rick Watson and his team will serve 400 meals to less fortunate citizens and is asking our participation once again to either help cook or to perform a demo for the students.1pm to 4 pm

Ottawa Wine and Food Festival: Russell gave a report on the upcoming festival. Dates are Nov. 11, 12, 13, 2011. Volunteers are needed as of Thursday Nov. 10. WE are doing a reception in the tasting alley this year to replace the cheese plates of last year

A Culinary Theatre will replace our tasting booth of last year. We will cook on stage with 40 guests per seating. We will run 5 seatings per day. Seatings are being pre- sold and we have already sold out one seating. The menu is being billed as 4 courses that were served at the James Beard House in Sept.. Wines will again be paired by Pellar Estates

Russell will send out a schedule for members to fill in and send back to him.

Please volunteer. We need all the help we can get

 

Meeting adjourned 8:00 pm

 

Motion  Russell Weir

Second: Joe Calabro

 

 

Next meeting    

 

 

September: Sheraton Ottawa Hotel             Host Russell Weir

October  : AlgonquinCollege                      Host ??

November:OttawaMission                            Host: Rick Watson

December:

JanuaryOttawaHunt and Golf Club           Host Ikuo Kanbayashi

February: Le Cordon Bleu                           Host Chef Phillip

March: Rideau Club                                     Host Cory Haskins

April: Rideau Carleton Raceway                Host JP

May: Holiday InnKanata                            Host Neil Mather

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted by

 

Russell Weir