Board Minutes for the
Kansas City Chefs Association

2010 Board Meeting Minutes

Agenda 02/02/10

Notes from The Greater Kansas Chef’s Board meeting

Meeting attended by, Paul S., Ronna K., Mark W. Jerry M. Karen, Eric C. Russ M. Felix S., Russ M., and Helen R., and Kathy P.
The meeting was called to order shortly after 4 P.M. by Paul

Chef and Child- Ronna Talked with Harvesters and picked a day close to children’s hunger day (October 19). The day is October 14, 2010 and the times will be determined later. We will be sorting and repackaging food to be distributed. It was also discussed to do something after spring break in April or May. We need to get more restaurants involved in donating to Harvesters. Chefs do not need to worry being sued if they donate to harvesters. Harvesters do not except bread. Capital Grill donates 1200 pounds a week. New Theater Restaurant donated about 90,000 pounds last year. Felix would like to see some of the ownership of this project put on the students. Video or a PCF on how the food is prepared, must be frozen and dated. Mark said on a visit to St. James that the cool comes in loads the food into ovens and comes back at 4:00 P.M. to feed the people. People are only fed at night; the men must walk their family to a shelter and then find a place to sleep themselves. Ronna suggested that there be a food drive at one of Chef’s meeting in the future. Bring a # 10 can of food in place of the 10 dollars at the door.

Apprenticeship:

Kellie went to compete against students from 17 other countries. Kellie’s highest scores were in sanitation and organizational skills, not on menu. Four people shared one kitchen and shared 2 burners. The schedule there was heavy, Kellie was able to make a lot of contacts, this was a great experience for Kellie and she will be back in July.

JCCC has 2 graduations this semester; they will take place in mid to late April. There are 11 students who will participate in the graduation.

By-Laws

Revisions will be made next week at the Chef’s meeting that will be held at the Weston Crown Center. The April meeting will be at Eric Case’s spice factory, May will be at the Carriage Court 81st Street and Mission Rd. US Food will host the July meeting. Also in July we are working on going to a Royals game instead of the T-Bones. Many would rather attend the Royals game. We are also looking at having a tailgate party in Lot A. We should ask members what they are willing to pay; they also need to look at the price of parking.

Education

Christopher Elbow will do a chocolate demo at the March meeting. He will need a table and an electrical hook up for a hot plate.

Felix suggested that we ask some of the students to give a cooking demo at one of the meetings. It was also discussed that Eric Case give a talk about herbs at one of our meetings, not at the meeting that he is hosting because the layout is awkward for education. It was also suggested by Paul that we have smell - a-vision at one of our meetings. Ronna suggested a wine tasting; of course that meeting would have to be held in Missouri.

This is an election year and Trevor is the person in charge of the nominations.

Membership

Ronna will be calling to remind the members who have dues, due at the end of the month. This can be paid on line. We also need to attract new members.

Several of our members attended the MRA ball.

There was also discussion on the disseverment of contest money.

What do we do with students, do we put it toward the culinary team.

There was an ice carving contest at Crown Center on January 29th. The judges were Mark Webster, Don Harmon and Ronna. Winners were not announced at the meeting.

Website, Deann looked into a website more geared toward links to website. Also advertising to generate some revenue. More discussion on website at next meeting

Scholarship Fund- needs to decide a value of what we want to do, where are we taking the money from. The money should be divided between 6 different high schools.

New Business

Goals for 2010, who are we? How do we want to be perceived ? How can we get more Chefs involved in the Chef’s association? What so we want to be known for in KC, Supporting our community, education and other programs. The best way to become known is to get out into the community.

There are many activities that the Chefs association could participate in: Jazz at the Zoo, Threads and Treads at the race track and there are also forks and corks. Felix suggested that we should plan and event separately and include all students, chefs, venders, we need to get people to the meetings. We are missing a big opportunity when we don’t participate in community activities. Have booths at charity events; also have a member at US Foods when they are having an open kitchen. We need to put ourselves out in small ways, pick events that already have exposure, pick events that are free.

Ronna said the there is a Metro net that is free, that we could use if could figure out the proper wording, to get chefs to our meetings, (We need to reach chefs, and culinary professionals.

They must wear a chef’s jacket, and the time that our meeting is. Certified Chefs make 10,000 dollars more a year than someone who is not certified.

Kathy we should participate in one or two charity events a year. There are two operation breakthroughs this year one is March 9 from 3:00 to 8:00.

We purchase a lap top computer to be use at our meetings Paul made a motion to pay Ray, it was seconded by Felix.

Paul, wanted to look at the by-laws to see if we can pay for him to go to the Central Region Conventions On March 24 and 25.

Russ said that on Feb. 20 there is potential certification test.

Felix’s motion Second

The regional

Receiving 900.00 Western

125.00

300.00 self

175.00

Check bulletin board for cheaper ticket; motion up to 200.00 1 day pass and dinner pass. Reserve spot at JCCC table.

Motion

Budget 20-34

Lose 28,000 buckets for year; take at door; set up earlier; budget meeting expense; quicker software.

Highlight Chef of the year and Jr. chef of the year

Missouri look for judges Columbia, ACF your movement mandatory pre-start and ACCLA. Chef to mentor guest speaker; establish base.

Discussed

Central Region

Certification Exam

7300 deficit- 3000 difference- 4000 deficit

17,500

12,500 benefit

300 dollar expense

112 checks

Budget monthly meeting

Letter will be sent to let meeting cast know of only 400.00

Renee Kelley- too much

Church- time talent treasure- sites choices can donate to over labor, 400 figure thrower out of 55 and 60 funds- available funds; no funds available to anything.

Pay people to serve

Redirect focus- all about getting attendance up; allied member- venders might support.

Find a way to

Flier- Ambrosi Brother Next meeting is at _____

Keep them involved, vender get nothing

Eric associate member- one board member buy from him

Broad lines- maybe

Not enough members who cannot buy must stay

Paul ideas from Minneapolis Chapter

Local member- forgo- would have free advertising for company; 100- 2 tickets for ben

200 for webmaster

Take 200 towards surrounding schools, fund for scholarship.

Because of structure, Christopher, Eric cannot make living from ACF

Would this be attractive to vendors?

Russ lowering contribution; don’t think 400.00 is too much; need more help at the door. Give out tickets, jess, Barbosa, Pat are exempt; Pat pays.

Getting people to the meeting. Russ treasure report 59 pd. You know the cost 10.00 same people all the time. If you haven’t paid yet please come see me.

Now Ronna- down the line, do silent account at benefit; good way to raise money. We can pursue if we get donations. Feb is the deadline to get donations from chiefs. Five people to help

Pick date Mariotta Rieta Charles

Board Meeting

Next meeting March 2 at USFood

Ronna, Karen, and Mark as judge.

2009 Board Meeting Minutes Agenda: 12/15/09 AIPC

Meeting called to order

Present Paul S- Ronna K- Felix Jerry M Russ M- Justin S- Kathy P Mark W- Ray C- Bob H- Pat Eric Case- Karen - Lindy R. Bill S Anne Renee Guest: Deann Manning

Order of Monthly meetings shall be as followed according to ACF By-Laws:

1. Call to order – time

2. Pledge of allegiance to the flag Sgt. At Arms

3. Approving of minutes (1-15-89) Secretary

4. Treasurers Report Treasurer

5. Recognition of sponsors Vice-President / Associate Chair

6. Introduction of guests Hospitality

7. Meeting Program – (may occur at anytime designated)

8. Receiving of Committee Chair reports--following order
(as needed)

Sick Call President

Apprenticeship Felix Sturmer
Changes to graduation lunches will be made. Saturday may be an option for graduation luncheons. Nyete has been contacted to attend Central Region as Pastry Chef of the Year. Team is going to St Augustine in January to compete. Felix requested that we finance $850 for Kelly to come to JCCC to practice. Felix’s expenses to practice was $1400. He is also asking for travel monies to go to Chile. JCCC is paying $550 and has paid $1400 for his trip to Germany. JCCC will also provide $1000 through international funding. Felix is requesting $2000 from GKCCA total for Kelly trip. Motion made to support $2000 with receipts. Motion passed.

Lindy put forward that the Chefs Assn make an annual pledge to support students in International travel for competition. All agreed, need to decide upon a dollar amount.

Associate Eric Case

By-Laws Kathy Perkins

Paul made a motion to accept the by laws as amended to put them to a vote by members.

Certification Justin Spencer

Practical exam on January 16th from 7am – 4 pm at JCCC. Judges will be Justin, Paul, Jerry. Paul would like to start a reference library for those taking written exams. Most books can be procured at no charge. Best to ask chefs for a check to hold as a deposit. Motion made by Justin to set up library and reimburse Paul for books he has purchased. Motion passed. 7.98, 77.95,23.26, 8.60 reimbursement to Paul.

Chef and Child -Fund Raiser OPEN

Culinary Competition OPEN

Education Ray Comisky

Motion made to fund education committee. Provide them with a budget. Minimum of 3 educational meeting budget of $1000 per year.

Nominating/Elections Trevor Thomas

Ethics Open

Hospitality Open

Jr.Chef Sheena Maish

Membership Carl Scavuzzo/Ronna Keck

MRA – Lindy Robinson.
JCCC is being honored at the inauguaral ball. January 23rd. Chefs Assn will buy table. Motion made and passed. Attenddes be COY +1, POY +1, Prez + 1, BM and guest.
Public Relations Renee Kelley

Trustees Pat Sweeney / Bill Spano / MarkWebster

8. Old Business

Scholarship Fund contact at college Phone Tag – Paul Yes, I finally have some information

By-laws – Kathy Perkins and Justin Spencer … looking for a November revision. Because of cancelled meeting puts inside of 30 day minimum will have to push to February or March for vote. Pending approval of the board.

Web-Site / Email – stuff review, comments, changes, / Advertising

Scholarship Fund contact at college Phone Tag – Paul Yes, I finally have some information

Ice Class selection / drawing

Certification Exam Date – January 9th @ JCCC – Moved to Jan 16th

Committee Chairs -

Jerry – Temporary – Secretary – Jan / May suggestions email

Joe Jackson – Jr. member. Trip to Korea 10 @$900.00 each suggested return to prepare dinner…. September.. Will present at Jan or Feb Board mtg.

MRA – Ice Festival – Fire and Ice??? $500.00 toward Awards.

By-laws- audit review

Felix – trip – documentation for expenses

9. New Business:

Budget 2010 – review

Education Budget – suggest $1000.00 for the year

Certification Library – requested by Justin

Tbones??? Choice of …

Approval for Support of MRA dinner – reciprocate with table purchase
Attendees Pres 2, COY 2, POY 2, other board not attended recently 2..

Trustee review

2010 schedule Jan, April, June only solid dates… start beating bushes… I have called Tim Ryan at Isle of Capri, Where have we not been lately or ever..

2010 goals

Who are we?

What do we want to be

How do we want to be perceived

GKCCA – Mission Statement

Other: ???

10 Announce Next Meeting Location / TIME-

Board January – 5th… (9th – prior to meeting???)

January location Marriott Allis-Plaza to meeting?? Trustee and bylaw review.

(All members are encouraged and welcome to attend)

11 Meeting adjournment motion


Agenda 11/3/09 Herb Company
Meeting called to order

Present
Paul S, Steve V, Ronna K, Jerry M, Russ M, Justin S, Mark W, Ray C, Bob H, Eric Case, Karen, Lindy R, Anne Renee, Felix, Kathy P, guest: Deann Manning

Order of Monthly meetings shall be as followed according to ACF By-Laws:
1. Call to order – time
2. Pledge of allegiance to the flag Sgt. At Arms
3. Approving of minutes (1-15-89) Secretary
4. Treasurers Report Treasurer
5. Recognition of sponsors Vice-President / Associate Chair
6. Introduction of guests Hospitality
7. Meeting Program – (may occur at anytime designated)
8. Receiving of Committee Chair reports--following order (as needed)

Sick Call

President Paul Santaularia

Apprenticeship Felix Sturmer

Associate Eric Case

By-Laws Kathy Perkins

Certification Justin Spencer Chef and Child -Fund Raiser Steve Venne

Culinary Competition John Head-Nov 21

Education Ray Comisky – survey Survey monkey deadline passed/

Nominating/Elections Pat Sweeney, Trevor Thomas

Ethics Open

Hospitality Open

Jr.Chef Sheena Maish

Membership Carl Scavuzzo/Mark Webster

MRA – Lindy Robinson

Public Relations Renee Kelley

Trustees Pat Sweeney, Bill Spano,

8. Old Business

Scholarship Fund contact at college Phone Tag - Paul

By-laws – Kathy Perkins and Justin Spencer … looking for a November revision discussion to put on ballot before next election cycle.. February or March

By-laws- audit scheduled for review in November – seek extension to allow Board of Trustees to review. – Make determination for further full audit if necessary.

Web-Site / Email – stuff (5 responses) - Deann Manning, Felix Sturment ? (son), Liza Mebarek. – Website to be done by Deann Manning.

Felix – trip – documentation for expenses

Confirmed with Jeff Addison for KCCC - Ice demo.

9. New Business:

Jeff Addison – Ice Carving, assist with set-up, transfer of ice from cutting to Hyatt, May need truck – ask MRA to pick-up cost of truck,

Electrical – done

Class – 4 hours @ $75 - $300.00 Max 6 persons – subsidize cost of instructor – cost $50.00 per person.

May make opportunity to have another – weather could be factor / tents??

MRA – Restaurant Day at next Tuesday’s meeting.

MRA – Ice Festival – Fire and Ice ??? $500.00 toward Awards.

Committee Chairs -

Jerry – Temporary – Secretary – Jan / May suggestions email

Certification Exam Date – January 9th @ JCCC

Joe Jackson – Jr. member. Trip to Korea 10 @$900.00 each suggested return to prepare dinner…. September.. will present at Jan or Feb Board mtg.

Other: ???

10. Announce Next Meeting Location / TIME-

Board January – 5th… (9th - ???)

January location Marriott Allis-Plaza to meeting?? November 3rd ??? (All members are encouraged and welcome to attend)

11. Meeting adjournment motion