ACF Central Florida Chapter
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Membership
Welcome to the ACF Central Florida Chapter – where members of the culinary arts come together, learn more about their craft, and inspire a passion for food. Expand your connections with national and local renowned chefs and top industry professionals. Be our guest at one of our upcoming general chapter meetings listed on the Events Calendar. Welcome to the chapter in the heart of it all.
Volunteerism
The ACF Central Florida Chapter needs your help for our chapter to successfully host the 2017 Cook. Craft. Create. ACF National Convention & Show from July 9th — 13th at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. We are especially in need of volunteers on Wednesday, July 12th and Thursday, July 13th. Please check out our registration page and volunteer your time!
Competitions
The ACF Central Florida Chapter is excited to host the ACF Culinary Arts Competition—for the 21st year in a row—during the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show held on September 10-12, 2017. This year, we have some exciting competition changes. Several ACF-Sanctioned competition favorites remain, but we have added a few new open tasting competitions to bring show attendees into the fun.
Certification
Propel your career higher by maintaining your competitive edge. ACF Certifications for chefs, pastry chefs and culinarians can set you apart from having a job to having a career. Visit our special page on Certification which includes: process information, steps to success, organizational tips, sample menus, and demo guide.
Elections
Elections for the Board of Directors of the ACF Central Florida Chapter occur every two years. The next chapter elections are this fall for the 2018-2019 term. Nominations will be open in September and voting will take place in December for the following elected positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Sergeant at Arms. Nominations are now open for these positions. Get involved with the elections—nominate a fellow chapter member today!
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CHAPTER NEWS
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ACF Central Florida Chapter Achievements for 2018
This year, the ACF Central Florida Chapter continued its active commitment to the American Culinary Federation, to the local community, and most importantly to our chapter members. Here are the highlights to our involvement and accomplishments as a chapter for the past year: Notable Goodwill, Donations & Scholarships $1,000 donation to the Edwin Brown Memorial
HMS Supply Show and the Culinary Chef Challenge
Are You Ready For The Most Amazing Culinary Competition In The Southeast? The Myrtle Beach Chapter of the American Culinary Federation Presents The 15th Annual Hot & Cold Food Competition and 3rd Annual Student Competition. Please Note: An ACF Membership is Not Required for Competition The Hot Food Competition is a Wild Card Category that
Global Organic Produce Expo 2019
The Global Organic Produce Expo is January 31st through February 2nd in Hollywood, Florida at the Diplomat Resort. We are offering FREE registration for ACF members to attend. Below is the event schedule: Day 1, Thursday, January 31 (optional), 2019 Global Organic Produce Golf Tournament 8:30-12:30pm Welcome Reception 7:30-9:30pm Day 2, Friday, February 1,
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