ACF Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2009
Meeting Location: Murray State University
Commonwealth Room
Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Special Meeting Note: Since April has five (5) weeks the April meeting at Kentucky Dam Village will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:00 PM.
The meeting of the ACF Chapter of the Western KY Chefs and Cooks Association was held on March 24, 2009 at Murray State University. There were nine (9) in attendance.
Jeffrey had everyone in attendance introduce themselves, including where they worked and what their current did at their place of employment.
It was requested that a paper copy of the minutes be brought to each meeting. Richard read the minutes from the February meeting. The motion was made to approve by the minutes by Tim Bruce and seconded by Jeff Lunde.
Our guest speaker was Brad Lowe of Hillyard Organics. A certified Organic Supplier from the KY department of Agriculture.
The company produces Meat (to public not commercial), eggs, produce, honey.
Brad reviewed his family run farm and the “Share” program which provided families, and groups to purchase weekly shares of products produced in the garden. Some programs allow customers to pay partially by helping on the farm with gardening tasks.
Brad indicated that he would grow items specifically for establishments if they would commit to purchasing the products requested.
ACF group seemed to think there would be some application to many of their businesses. Brad left flyers about his farm and also copies of the commitment form with Richard. If you were not at the last meeting and would like to get a copy Richard will have them at the next meeting.
There was a brief discussion regarding networking through the ACF.
Treasurer’s Report:
We now have $1.00. Several MSU attendees indicated that they were submitting their membership information the week of March 24th.
President’s Report:
Members get a $10,000 life insurance policy free.
New Business:
We will be starting a newsletter soon which will include the monthly minutes and other feature items.
A golf tournament fundraiser was discussed. Tim discussed the issues surrounding a golf tournament and a couple of local (Murray, KY) sites that it might be held. It was also discussed that future years we would want to rotate this event into the different communities like Paducah and Kentucky Dam so that each area was included in fundraising and featured as a spotlight.
The Miller Golf Course can accommodate 28 teams or 116 golfers
The Murray Country Club can accommodate 20 teams or 84 golfers
Each property was discussed regarding fundraising capability.
There was discussion regarding a Charity that would exist in all represented areas that supply our ACF membership.
At the April meeting attendees and members are asked to bring a recommended charity to submit. The group will then vote on the charity.
Jeffrey and Tim will bring a recommendation on location and date to the April meeting.
Mike Stone volunteered to assist in planning the Golf Tourney fund raiser.
Jeffrey will check on the price for members to get an ACF polo when they join the ACF chapter.
Jeffrey thanked Charlotte and Stephanie for GFS for attending and their support of our ACF chapter.
Old Business:
Dues were discussed and area as follows: Annual Dues
Professional Culinarian $200.00
Culinarian $175.00
Student Culinarian $ 85.00
Junior Culinarian $ 75.00
Associate $225.00
Allied $200.00
For clarification of categories please refer to the ACF website at: www.acfchefs.org
Jeffrey indicated that he would like to have a membership chairs from the Paducah area to facilitate the larger culinary market in that area and one from the Murray area.
Letter regarding membership in our chapter will be sent out to the following locations:
Austin Pea University Food Services
Southeast Missouri University Food Service
Jackson State University Food Services
Local and Regional Hospitals in this area
Restaurants
GFS, Sysco, US Foods
Public School Systems
Paducah Country Club
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The next meeting will be April 22, 2009 at Kentucky Dam Village. 7:00 PM
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