M ember News and Hi ghl i ghts G e n e r a l S e s s i o n K e yn o t e s An n o u n c e d f o r C o o k . C r a f t . Cr eate. Opening general session keynotes have been announced for Cook. Craft. Create. ACF National Convention & Show, July 9-13, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Florida. See who's presenting, plan your stay and book your travel.

N R A S h o w D i s c o u n t f o r AC F M e m b e r s Visit ACF at booth #10152 during the NRA Show in Chicago, May 20-23. ACF members receive a discounted rate of $55. Use code ACF2017 when you register.

AC F B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s E l e c t i o n S c h e d u l e a n d V o t e r Eligibility ACFmembers will vote electronically for the 2017-2019 Board of Directors in May. The email subject line for ballots will be “ACF OfficialElection Ballot.” Chef John Minniti, CCE, AAC, HBOT, HOF, Chairperson ofthe Nominations and Election committee,has released the schedule for the timing of the upcoming election. To beeligible to vote, membership dues must have been paid by March 31. Should you have anyquestions, reach out to Chef Minniti at [email protected].

S h a r e yo u r S t o r y w i t h S i zzl e Do you have a special food memory, mentor or apprenticeship story to share that shaped your career? If so, email [email protected] to share your experience, recipes and memories. You could be featured in the summer issue of

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AC F P l a q u e s Display your hard-earned work and ACFpride with a beautiful plaque. Plaques are available for certifications, apprenticeshipsand membership engraved with your name, certification level, date of membership or graduation. Visit the ACF Store to place your order.

N om i n ati on s an d El ecti on s C om m i ttee U p d ate Nominations for National Chairperson for the Nominations and Elections committee are still open. The Nominations and Elections Committee playsa vital role in the governance of ACF. If you would like to Chair thiscommittee or if you would like to nominate someone who you think may be interested, please complete this form and email it to the Federation Administrator at

[email protected]. The deadline is June 30. For questions, please contact Nancy Vandegrift, Federation Administrator, at [email protected].

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