Member News and Highlights Da t es a nd Loca t i on Announced f or 2017 ACF Cer t i f i ed Ma st er Chef Exa m The 2017 American Culinary Federation Certified Master Chef Exam is Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 at Schoolcraft College, Livonia, Michigan. The CMC level is the highest and most demanding level of achievement of all ACF certification levels. For more information contact Certification Director Jeremy Abbey.

Congr a t s t o t he 2017 ACF a wa r d f i na l i st s! ACF is pleased to announce the 2017 award finalists. The award announcements will take place at the President's Grand Ball Dinner during Cook. Craft. Create. ACF National Convention & Show at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Florida, July 9-13. Visit We Are Chefs, the official blog of ACF, to see all of the finalists.

Regi st er f or Cook . Cr a f t . Cr ea t e. b y Ma r ch 31 f or a ma gi ca l of f er ! Wehope to see you at Cook. Craft. Create. ACF National Convention & Show at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, July 9-13, in Orlando, Florida. Registerby March 31 to be entered into a drawing to win a suite upgrade and twoDisney after 3:00 p.m. one-day tickets! View the schedule.

Memb er shi p Dues Must Be Pa i d b y Ma r ch 31 t o Vot e i n ACF El ect i ons ACF members will vote electronically for the 2017–2019 Board of Directors in May. To vote, membership dues must be paid by Marc h 31. To ensure eligibility and receive election correspondence, please update your contact information, espec ially yo ur email address, in the members' portal at www.acfchefs.org,or call (800)6249458.

Ca l l i ng a l l f or a ger s! Are you a chef who forages or do you use foragers to find seasonal menu ingredients? If so, email [email protected] to share your experience, recipes, tips and tricks. You could be featured in the summer issue of Sizzle

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Sp r i ng Sa l e i n t he ACF St or e Visit the ACF store to see the newest sale items: ACF t-shirts, polos, backpack coolers, iPad cases, earrings and more up to 50% off!

U.S. Team Claims Title in Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event

FORT LEE, Va. -- The U.S. team was pitted against those from Germany, Britain and France in a mystery basket event. Teams were required to prepare a four-course meal in under four hours using ingredients unknown tothem until just a few moments before start time. Read more...

Application Deadline Approaching for ACF Culinary Team USA 2020 The deadline to submit an application to compete for a position on ACF Culinary Team USA is April 1. Tryouts will be held at Cook. Craft. Create. ACF National Convention & Show, July 9-13, in Orlando, Florida. Participants will compete in cold food, hot food and pastry. The 2020 ACF Team USA team members will be announced at the convention.

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Chef Shayne McCrady Selected as ACF Young Chefs Club President

Shayne McCrady has been selected as president of the ACF Young Chefs Club.ACF Young Chefs Club (ACFYCC) is open to all 18- to 25-year-old ACF members to provide opportunities for young chefs around the U.S. to connect with each other and to promote and foster young professionals in all aspects of the hospitality industry.

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13th A nnual CA FÉ Leadership Co nferenc e Open to all foodservice instructors, June 22-24 in MyrtleBeach, South Carolina Exceptional hands-on master classes Cooking competition with cash prizes Gala tasting reception Industry Trends and InfoFair Relevant Peer-Presentation Educational Best Practices All CAFÉ events award ACF continuing education hours.Stay on the beach, experience one of the newest culinaryinstitutes in the South, the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, and enjoy programming specifically designed for you.For agenda, registration and hotel information, go to www.CafeMeetingPlace.com

Thank you to our ChefConnect: Chicago and NYC Career Fair sponsors. We had many great companies, including Sodexo,Delaware North, Gate Gourmet, New York Cruise Lines, Erickson Living, Big CedarLodge, Aramark, Rivers Casino and more! Looking for a new opportunity? Didn’tattend ChefConnect? More information on how you can apply withthese companies will be coming to you soon. Visit the ACF job board for more opportunities for ACF chefs. American Culinary Federation, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095 (904) 824-4468 | Fax: (904) 940-0741 www.acfchefs.org STAY CONNECTED