Houston Chefs

Our next meeting will hosted by Chef Mark Reith with Sysco Foods. Our calendar will be posted pending outstanding request. Those who made the meeting yesterday, Thank you!

Sysco Corporate 1390 Enclave Parkway
Houston, TX   77077 - 2099
(281) 584 - 1390  Main Switchboard
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 4 pm.
Call Timothy Banks at (832) 566-1578 or tmbanks32@hotmail.com for more information
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Greetings Fellow Culinarians,
　
This is Chef Timothy Banks, Director of the Texas Chefs Association, Houston Chapter. I would like to wish you all a　successful, healthy and　great culinary workmanship in 2010.　 As we move forward to rebuild and restructure our chapter, I would like to personally invite each of you to continue or return to attending our General Session Meetings.　 As we move forward, my goal　as director　is to make our meetings more accessible to all. With the New Year in place, we will host　four meetings this year that will be held at 7 pm vs. our standard 4 pm start time. These meetings will be once a quarter at a TBA location. The purpose of this meeting　is to give our members　the chance to attend should their daily schedule have restrictions. 　In addition, we will have one General Session meeting on a　Saturday　this year.　　 It will　occur in the fall 2010 and location will be giving at a later date.　 The purpose of this meeting will be an　informal social event for all of us to network with　each other and strengthen our bonds.
　
Our TCA Houston Chapter will be hosting the 2011 State Convention here in Houston, Texas. This year in 2010, we are asking for all members　past and present　to join one of our committees to insure that we　shine as an organization and host city.　 This　event will be a renewed beginning and an opportunity to showcase　the TCA Houston Chapter.　 It will also show that TCA Houston Chapter　is a solid organization that is committed to the success of our community, chapter and our fellow culinarians.
　
We soon will be developing a TCA Houston Chapter specific newsletter that will be sent out monthly. Anyone with a passion for journalism is encouraged to support this endeavor!
　
I am looking forward to an awesome year of dedication and hard work to put us as the premiere Culinary Association in Houston. "Be the change you wish to see in the future".　
　
Hope to see you all soon!
　
Chef Timothy Banks
Director, Houston Chapter, Texas Chefs Association

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Approved Certification Evaluator,

The ACF Certification Commission, ACE Training Subcommittee, and the ACE Regional Trainers are committed to improving communications with ACEs in order to continue building on the strong evaluator reputation you have all built.

Starting in 2010, you will receive periodic emails with information regarding:

Program Updates
Candidate Frequently Asked Questions
Evaluator  Frequently Asked Questions
Evaluator Policies and Procedures

If you still need to attend a refresher course for 2009, the final Webinar is scheduled for December 29, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. EST click link to register.

If you are unable to complete the 2009 refresher, your ACE status will become inactive until the refresher requirement is completed. As always, refresher courses are available at the Regional Conferences and National Convention. The subcommittee will offer a webinar make-up for the 2009 refresher course, early in the first quarter.



ACEs who have attended a refresher or became an ACE during 2009, will receive an updated Approved Certification Evaluator card, along with a lapel pin recognizing your ACE status.  These items will be mailed mid-January.

Lastly, the subcommittee has appointed Lead Evaluators to assist the apprentice phase of the ACE Training requirement. This means that in addition to CMCs, CMPCs and ACF Approved Judges, a Lead Evaluator will be able to coach candidates through their four apprenticeships and Test Site Administrators will be able to secure the appropriate evaluators needed to assist during the apprenticeship process.

On behalf of the ACE Training Subcommittee, thank you for all you do to advance certification.   I truly appreciate you volunteering your time and expertise. If you have any questions regarding the ACE process, please feel free to contact Alina Cataldi Cooper, Certification Manager at (800) 624-9458, ext. 150, acooper@acfchefs.net

Warm Regards,

Brad Barnes, CMC, CCA, AAC

ACE Training Subcommittee Chair

ACF Certification Commission

2010 ACF/TCA Practical Exam Application & Cancellation Policy

Please Print

ACF Member Last/First Name_____________________________________________________________

ACF Membership Number_____________________________________

Complete Address/Phone__________________________________________________

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Practical Exam Date_______________________________________

Note: Please do not send application thru email. It must be mailed the application with payment. Incomplete administrative will not be process.

ACF Level of Certification, please circle; CC CSC CCC CEC CCE CCA CWPC CEPC

Application fee for ACF Member only $300.00 (cancellation fee $100.00 waived) pay only total $300.00 & Non-member $400.00 payable to Texas Chefs Association Houston Chapter, Attn: Ben Fonbuena, Jr., CEC,CCE,AAC mail to Rice University, H & D MS-750, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005-1892

Work: 713-348-2903 Fax: 713-348-5289

For questions and answer call 832-372-8195

All application must be postmark prior date of application due date. Incomplete application form is invalid & it will not be process. Complete submission will be confirmed upon ACF approval within 6 weeks of coordination with ACF Examiners.

ACF Cancellation Policy (Waived) Not applicable 2010

Candidate Print Name ( 2010 Waived, No Fee) responsible to notify the administrator site two weeks prior practical exam date to cancel. Failure to comply, fees will not be reimburse. Compliance cancellation fee schedule for reimbursement within 30 days completion of exam pass or fail.

Candidate Signature/Date___________________________________________________

Texas Chefs Association Houston Chapter

2010 ACF & TCA Practical Exam Certification Schedules

Application Due, Postmark Mail ACF/TCA Houston Practical Exam Dates

January 6, 2010 March 6, 2010

March 8, 2010 May 22, 2010

May 24, 2010 August 7, 2010

September 8, 2010 December 18, 2010

No Exam schedule for June & July 2010

Above exam dates subject to change due to inclement weather

Time schedule and location call ACF/TCA Practical Exam Administrator & Examiner, Ben Fonbuena, Jr., CEC, CCE, ACE, AAC at 832-372-8195

Email chef@rice.edu or bm_fonbuenajr@yahoo.com

Visit www.acfchefs.org click certification update guidelines.

Or call 1-800-624-9458 ask ACF certification team staff.

November 16, 2009

Revised & Approved ACF/TCA 11/18/09

Subject: Justification practical exam fee 2010.

1. Total fee for practical exam per individual candidate are:

a. ACF Member pay only $300.00

b. Non-Member pay $400.00

2. Waived ACF Cancellation fee $100.00 not applicable by the host site.

3. Breakdown calculations;

a. $300.00 ACF Member, non-member $400.00 due to administrative fees. Host site make a check payable to ACF National office after practical exam candidate fees;

● ACF Member host site pay ACF administrative cost fee of $50.00

● Non-Member host site pay ACF administrative cost fee of $100.00

b. Minus $50.00 administrative fee ACF member pay to ACF. A non-member $100.00

c. Minus $225.00 for examiners reimbursement. $75.00 times 3 examiners $225.00

d. Balance $25.00 use for mail and supplies (written pads, pens, clipboard etc.) responsible by the ACF/Texas Chefs Association Houston Chapter.