1. American Academy of Chefs
Fellow’s Meeting
Saturday, July 23, 2011

2. Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

3. Culinarian’s Code
As a proud member of the American Culinary Federation, I
pledge to share my professional knowledge and skill with all
culinarians. I will place honor, fairness, cooperation and
consideration first when dealing with my colleagues. I will
keep all comments professional and respectful when dealing
with my colleagues. I will protect all members from the use
of unfair means, unnecessary risks and unethical behavior
when used against them for another’s personal gain. I will
support the success, growth, and future of my colleagues
and this great federation.
Adopted at Board of Governors
August 3, 2010

4. National Officers and Board of Directors
Michael Ty, CEC, AAC, President of the American Culinary Federation John Kinsella, CMC, CCE, WGMC, AAC, Immediate Past President David Ivey-Soto, CEC, CCA, MBA
Jim Taylor, CEC, AAC, MBA, Treasurer David Russell, CEC, AAC, Vice President, Central Region William Tillinghast, CEC, AAC, MBA, Vice President, Northeast Region Jeff Bacon, CEC, CCA, AAC, Vice President , Southeast Region William Franklin, CMC, WGMC, AAC, Vice President, Western Region  R. Douglas Martinides, Board Member at-Large
Catherine Mullarkey, ESQ., Board Member at-Large

5. AAC Board and Committee Chairs
Thomas Macrina, CEC, CCA, AAC, National Academy Chair
Stafford DeCambra, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC, National Academy Vice Chair
John Minniti, CCE, AAC, HOF, HBOT , Academy Ambassador
Fritz Sonnenschmidt, CMC, AAC, HOF, Chair, Past Chair Council
Bert Cutino, CEC, AAC, HOF, HBOT, Chair, Honorary Board of Trustees and Hall of Fame
Academy Directors, Central Region Academy Directors, Northeast Region
Joe Aiello, CEC, AAC David Leo Banks, CEC, AAC
John Bogacki, CEC, AAC Americo “Rico” DiFronzo, CEC, AAC
Bernard Urban, CEC, AAC Donald Hauck, CEC, AAC
Academy Directors, Southeast Region Academy Directors, Western Region
Michael Bologna, CEC, CCE, AAC Joe Eidem, CEC, AAC
Kimberly Brock-Brown, CEPC, AAC John Fisher, CEC, CCE, AAC
Derek Spendlove, CEPC, CCE, AAC Garry Waldie, CEC, CCE, PCEC, AAC
Rene Marquis, CEC, CCE, PCEC, CCA, AAC , Military Regional Director

6. AAC Board and Committee Chairs
Michael Rand, HAAC , Professional Alliances
John Kaufmann, CEC, AAC, Professional Liaisons Deborah Bando-Duit, CEC, AAC, Public Relations and Marketing
John Fisher, CEC, CCE, AAC, Education Committee Mark Wright, CEC, AAC, Scholarship Committee Paul O’Toole, CEC, AAC, Fellowship Committee
John Minniti, CCE, AAC, HOF, HBOT, Nominations and Elections Dan D’Angelo, CEC, AAC , and John Kartje, CEC, AAC, Sergeant-at-Arms
Dale Miller, CMC, WGMC, AAC, and Jim Rhoads, CEC, AAC, Lifetime Achievement committee Steve Jilleba, CMC, CCE, AAC , Culinary Advisor and ACF Culinary Team USA manager

7. Welcome
National Academy Chair
Thomas J. Macrina CEC, CCA, HGT, AAC

8. 2011 AAC Inductees
Jeffrey A. Bricker, CEC, CCE ACF Greater Indianapolis Chapter
Sponsored by:
Ralph Comstock, CEC, AAC;
Donal Weaving, CEC, AAC
Nancy J. Burback, CEC, CCE ACF New Orleans Chapter
Sponsored by:
Terris G. Newkirk, CEC, AAC; Karl F. Tipton, CEC, CCE, AAC
Janet R. Crager, CEC
ACF Southern Oregon Chapter
Sponsored by:
Jesse R. Bartyzal, CEC, AAC;
Walter N. Bronowitz, CCC, CCE, AAC
Carl F. Deutsch, CCC, CCE
ACF Philadelphia Chapter
Sponsored by:
John P. Mondone, CEC, AAC; Frederick A. Robinson, CEC, AAC

9. 2011 AAC Inductees Scott T. Erwin, CEC Thomas A. Hannum, CEC
ACF South Bend Chefs and Cooks Association
Sponsored by:
Charles W. Boydston, AAC; Donald R. Miller, CEC, CCE, AAC
Thomas A. Hannum, CEC
ACF First State Chefs Association
Sponsored by:
Scott Daniels, CEC, CCA, AAC; Edward J. Hennessy, CEC, AAC
Peter J. Hodgson, CEC
ACF Beehive Chefs Chapter Inc.
Sponsored by:
Harry Brockwell, CEC, AAC; Michael Ty, CEC, AAC
Robert F. Hudson, CEC, CCE ACF Pikes Peak Chapter Inc.
Sponsored by:
O. Siegfried Krauss, CEC, AAC; Bruce Riddell, CEC, AAC

10. 2011 AAC Inductees Mark S. Kent, CEC John Kukucka, CCC
ACF Akron-Canton Area Cooks and Chefs Association
Sponsored by:
Timothy Michitsch, CEC, CCE, AAC Ron R. Perkins, CEC, CCE, AAC
John Kukucka, CCC
ACF Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association
Sponsored by:
Paul O’Toole, CEC, AAC;
Mark Wright, CEC, AAC
Lawrence T. Matson, CEC, CCE
Texas Chefs Association
Sponsored by:
Ernst Gruch, CMC, AAC; Bernard Urban, CEC, AAC, HOF
Michael R. Osborne, CEC
ACF Middle Tennessee Chapter
Sponsored by:
Jeff Bacon, CEC, CCA, AAC;
Paul C. Jensen, II, CEC, CCA, AAC

11. 2011 AAC Inductees
Douglas C. Patten, CEC, CCA ACF Epicurean Club of Boston
Sponsored by:
Americo S. DiFronzo, CEC, AAC; Anthony Graffeo, CEC, AAC
Brian D. Peffley, CEPC, CCE
ACF Harrisburg Chapter
Sponsored by:
Charles H. Gipe, CEC, AAC;
William J. Tillinghast, CEC, AAC, MBA
Steven M. Pollack, CEC
ACF Akron-Canton Area Cooks and Chefs Association
Sponsored by:
Kenneth J. Bucholtz, CEC, AAC;
James Miller, CEC, AAC
Garrett C. Sanborn, CEC, CCE, ED. ACF National
Sponsored by:
L. Edwin Brown, HAAC, HHOF;
John Kinsella, CMC, CCE, WGMC, AAC

12. 2011 AAC Inductees Samuel Sears, CEC, CCA
Andrea C. Schrenk, CEPC, CCE ACF Pittsburgh Chapter
Sponsored by:
Byron J. Bardy, CMC, AAC;
William M. Hunt, CEC, CCE, AAC
Samuel Sears, CEC, CCA
Bluegrass Culinary Association ACF
Sponsored by:
Derek Spendlove, CEPC, CCE, AAC; Edward Valente, AAC
Michael J. Smith, CEC
ACF Northern New Jersey Chapter
Sponsored by:
Steven Jilleba, CMC, CCE, AAC; Michael L. Minor, CEC, AAC
Mark J. Wilson, CEC
ACF Philadelphia Chapter
Sponsored by:
Daniel A. D’Angelo, CEC, AAC; Roger S. Kelly, CEC, AAC

13. 2011 Honorary AAC Inductees
Blaise Alan Dente, CCC Chef/Owner
Dente’s Catering Service Pittston, Pa.
Mary Huebner Marketing Director
Canada Cutlery, Inc. Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Noreen Kinney President
Cordon D’Or - Gold Ribbon Academy of Culinary Arts
Saint Petersburg, Fla.
Peter Huebner President
Canada Cutlery, Inc. Pickering, Ontario, Canada

14. 2011 Honorary AAC Inductees
Christopher Koetke, CEC, CCE Executive Director
Kendall College School of Culinary Arts, Chicago
Vice President, Laureate International Universities Center
for Excellence in Culinary Arts
Cindy Komarinski, CCC, CCE Associate Professor Westmoreland County
Community College
Youngwood, Pa.
Kathleen Mancini Business Development
Allen Brothers
Dallas
David Smith, CC
Retired
U.S. Navy
Nashua, N.H.

15. 2011 Honorary AAC Inductees
Michael Zappone
Academic Director
Culinary and Hotel/Restaurant Management The International Culinary School of Art Institute of Pittsburgh

16. Oath of the AAC
I, (state your name), do pledge that I will be a faithful and active Fellow of the American Academy of Chefs. I will devote time and effort to the betterment of my profession, my family and the American Culinary Federation. I will support the efforts of my fellow chefs to bring education to the generations of young culinarians who follow in our footsteps. I will endeavor to pass on to them the skills, training and expertise that was taught to me by my chef. I acknowledge that “no person is an island” and realize that we must all stand together for the betterment of our profession and of our daily lives. I will respond willingly to requests for professional assistance by my peers and my colleagues in the field of cookery. I will do my best to preserve the dignity of my profession and to maintain the high standards of the American Academy of Chefs and of the American Culinary Federation. All this I pledge from my heart, so help me God, and keep me steadfast.

17. American Academy of Chefs Culinary Hall of Fame™
Chair, American Academy of Chefs Culinary Hall of Fame™
Bert Cutino, CEC, AAC, HBOT, HOF

18. 2011 American Academy of Chefs Culinary Hall of Fame™ Inductees
Anthony Graffeo, CEC, AAC, is a retired executive chef in Saugus, Mass. During his many years in the restaurant business, he established a reputation as one of the most outstanding chefs in Boston. He has been a member of ACF Epicurean Club of Boston for more than 45 years, and has served as president, vice president and chairman of the board. Graffeo’s numerous awards include his chapter’s Chef of the Year award in 1981, 1994 and 2005, and the 2010 Lawrence A. Conti, CEC, AAC, HOF, Chair’s Achievement Award.

19. 2011 American Academy of Chefs Culinary Hall of Fame™ Inductees
John Kaufmann, CEC, AAC, is a retired chef/owner in Chicago and an active volunteer. He is co-founder/ president of the Chicago Culinary Museum/Chefs Hall of Fame, and chair of Les Amis d’Escoffier Society of Chicago and AAC’s professional liaisons committee. He established the Charlie Trotter and Lewis Szathmary scholarship funds, and has founded/chaired numerous committees/ charitable events. He has received several ACF President’s Medallions, the 2002 ACF Chef Professionalism Award, the 2008 ACF President’s Award and the 2010 AAC Chair’s Medal. He is a member of ACF Chicago Chefs of Cuisine Inc.

20. 2011 American Academy of Chefs Culinary Hall of Fame™ Inductees
Bruce Riddell, CEC, AAC, is a retired executive chef in Colorado Springs, Colo. He has a diverse background in culinary arts and has mentored and trained numerous chefs. He continues to be an active member of ACF Pikes Peak Chapter, serving as AAC chairman, as well as certification advisor. Riddell has helped many members work toward their certification, and has inspired many chefs to join ACF. He is active in his community, supporting ACFEF Chef & Child, Care & Share and Meals on Wheels.

21. 2011 American Academy of Chefs Culinary Hall of Fame™ Inductees
Jim Doherty, HAAC, HBOT (honorary), is executive vice president of Lebhar-Friedman, Inc., New York, and past publisher/editor of Nation’s Restaurant News. He sits on the board of trustees of The Culinary Institute of America and on AAC’s honorary board of trustees. He is past chairman of the board of Children’s Institute International and is a member of the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) International Relations taskforce. He has been inducted into Les Amis d’Escoffier Society and Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin. In 2003, he was named a diplomate by the NRA Educational Foundation.

22. 2011 American Academy of Chefs Culinary Hall of Fame™ Inductees
William “Bill” Lyman, CEC, AAC (posthumous), was dedicated to and passionate about the culinary profession. He served as Grand Commander of the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque, was on ACF’s certification committee, and was an active member of the AAC. Lyman was a great chef, educator and mentor. He selflessly gave many hours of his time in providing demonstrations and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was full of kindness and humanity, and always willing to offer friendship and share his knowledge. Lyman was a member of Central Maryland Chefs & Cooks Association.

23. 2011 American Academy of Chefs Culinary Hall of Fame™ Inductees
Celebrated Chef
Sam Kass serves as Assistant Chef and Senior Policy Advisory for Healthy Food Initiatives at the White House. A Chicago native, Sam graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in U.S. History. During college, he took a job cooking at the restaurant 312 Chicago under Chef Dean Zanella, an experience that set him on his current path. While finishing his final college year abroad Sam was trained as a chef by one of Austria’s greatest chefs, Chef Christian Domschitz in Vienna.
In 2009, Sam joined the White House Kitchen staff under Executive Chef Cris Comerford’s leadership as Assistant Chef and, in 2010, became a Senior Policy Advisor for Healthy Food Initiatives. In this role, he advises the Let’s Move! initiative on food policy issues and overall program strategy.

24. 2011 AAC Award Recipients National Academy Chair
Thomas J. Macrina CEC, CCA, HGT, AAC

25. 2011 AAC Award Recipients Derek Spendlove, CEPC, CCE, AAC
Joseph Amendola Award
The Joseph Amendola Award is presented to a Pastry Chef or Master Baker. The recipient has devoted their career to their profession and to the mentoring of young individuals who will be future pastry chefs. This award was established in memory of Joseph Amendola, who touched the lives of students in countless ways with his dedication to teaching, his amazing talent as an ice sculptor, his engaging personality, and his infectious passion for baking.
Derek Spendlove, CEPC, CCE, AAC
Chair, baking/pastry arts, Sullivan University, Louisville, KY. ACF Kentucky Chapter

26. 2011 AAC Award Recipients Chef Good Taste Award
The American Academy of Chefs presents the Chef Good Taste Awards annually to Academy Fellows who have been actively involved in furthering the culinarian’s greatest achievements and upholding the traditions of classical cuisine.
J. Kevin Walker, CMC, AAC Executive chef, Cherokee Town and Country Club, Atlanta ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter

27. 2011 AAC Award Recipients Sharing Culinary Traditions Award
The AAC presents the Sharing Culinary Traditions Award annually to one Academy Fellow who has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the education of future culinarians and whose involvement in the AAC has been recognized by their region’s AAC director.
Frank Leake, CCC, CCE, AAC
Professor of culinary arts, Culinary Institute of the Pacific, Honolulu Chefs de Cuisine Association of Hawaii Honolulu

28. 2011 AAC Award Recipients Lt. General John D. McLaughlin Award
The Lt. General John D. McLaughlin Trophy is presented annually to an individual of high honor, distinction, and involvement in the culinary field. This award was established in memory of Lt. General McLaughlin, who was instrumental in bringing professional recognition to the American executive chef.
William J. Tillinghast, CEC, AAC, MBA
Director, culinary/pastry programs, The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Philadelphia
ACF Philadelphia Chapter

29. 2011 AAC Award Recipients
Lawrence A. Conti, CEC, AAC, HOF, Chair’s Achievement Award
This award is given to a Fellow of the Academy who is not only dedicated to the American Academy of Chefs but also to the culinary profession. This individual must be an ACF member for a minimum of 35 years and be actively in the AAC and the ACF, making the advancement of both organizations a personal priority. The person selected for this award will have achieved success in both business and culinary arts and must have the respect of AAC Fellows at large.
Donal Weaving, CEC, AAC
Retired executive chef/owner, Majestic Oyster Bar and Grille, Indianapolis, Ind.
ACF Greater Indianapolis Chapter

30. 2011 AAC Award Recipients Chair’s Medal
The AAC Chair’s Medal is bestowed annually upon one Academy Fellow who has demonstrated exemplary dedication and made outstanding contributions to the culinary profession. This individual has also maintained the highest standards and ideals of the AAC, and has significantly and positively worked to ensure excellence among future culinarians.
Stafford DeCambra, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC
corporate executive chef, PCI Gaming Authority, Atmore, Ala.
ACF Poarch Creek Chapter, Inc.

31. National Academy Vice Chair
Call for Quorum
National Academy Vice Chair
Stafford DeCambra
CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC

32. Honoring Deceased Members
John D Todd, AAC ACF Chefs Assn of Southern Arizona Tucson
Darrell L Anderson, CEC, CCE, AAC, HOF ACF Washington State Chefs Association
H. Dean Atkinson, CEC, AAC ACF Colorado Chefs Association
Anna E Chenin, CEPC, AAC ACF Cleveland Chapter Inc
Bob L Chester, CEC, CCE, AAC ACF National
John DeBeus, AAC Chefs Assn of Westchester and Lower Conn
Raymond A. Delfino, CEC, CCA, AAC ACF Chefs de Cuisine of the Inland Northwest
Aaron Kaplan, CEC, CCE, AAC ICA-ACF Big Apple Chapter
James A Kosec, CEC, CCE, AAC ACF of Iowa
Robert E Lee, CCC, CCE ACF Tampa Bay Culinary Association Inc
William A Lyman, CEC, AAC Central Maryland Chefs and Cooks Association
Jean Michelet, AAC ACF Philadelphia Chapter
Peter Montan, AAC ACF Greater Miami Chapter Epicurean Club
Arthur Moyel, CEC, AAC ACF Greater Miami Chapter Epicurean Club
Norman D Myerow , CEPC, CCE, AAC ACF Epicurean Club of Boston
Joseph A Rooksberry, CEC, AAC ACF Tampa Bay Culinary Association Inc
Nancy S Steryous ,CCE, AAC ACF Inc FL Suncoast Cooks Association
T E Williams, CEC, CCE, AAC ACF Chefs Las Vegas
Richard C Wing CEC, AAC ACF Chefs de Cuisine Association of California

33. Message from ACF President
ACF National President
Michael Ty, CEC, AAC

34. State of the AAC National Academy Chair
Thomas J. Macrina CEC, CCA, HGT, AAC
National Academy Vice Chair
Stafford DeCambra
CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC

35. State of the AAC Regional Academy Dinners
2011 ACF Southeast Regional Conference
2011 ACF Northeast Regional Conference
2011 ACF Central Regional Conference
2011 ACF Western Regional Conference
2011 ACF National Convention
40th Annual Academy Induction Reception and Dinner
Spouses Luncheon – Monday, July 25, at The Fort Worth Club – Tickets available
2011 Grants and Scholarships Update
Student team grants
8 grants of $750 awarded to support travel to regional conferences
4 grants of $1,000 awarded to each regional championship team
Scholarships
10 Chaîne des Rôtisseurs scholarships
4 Culinary Institute of America scholarships
2 Johnson & Wales University scholarship

36. State of the AAC Scholarships cont.
2 Baltimore International College scholarships
new partnership formed with The Chefs Academy
ACF Mentorship program
The ACF mentorship program will pair student culinarians with professional chefs that have exhibited similar interests and will foster professional growth for a specified period of time.
The program started in February and is well underway with several matches successfully coordinated.
Donations and Sponsorships
As of June 24, 2011, the Academy has received donations totaling $17,330 for Our target for the year is $22,000. Thank you !
Thank you to our 2011 AAC Sponsors

37. AAC Sponsors Grand Platinum Splenda®
Platinum Koch Foods, Inc. NEWCHEF Fashion Inc.
Gold Ecolab Kingsburg Orchards Villeroy & Boch
Silver BelGioioso Cheese, Inc. Lactalis Foodservice
Bronze Allen Brothers Youngstown Distributors
Cobalt The Schwan Food Company
Copper Gourmet Trading Company S&D Coffee Valrhona
Friend Caviar & Caviar Contessa Premium Foods Crystal Cave Desmond Great Valley Hotel & Conference Center Desserts International Fresh Point Hudson Valley Foie Gras Ocean Garden/Storm Seafood PinSource Sysco Dallas Tito’s Handmade Vodka Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Zonin USA

38. 2010 Minute Review and Approval
National Academy Vice Chair
Stafford DeCambra
CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC

39. 2011 Budget Review and Approval
National Academy Vice Chair
Stafford DeCambra
CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC

40. American Academy of Chefs
New Business and Chapter Donations

41. 2011 Nominations and Elections
AAC Nominations & Elections

42. Induction of New AAC Officers
National Academy Chair
Stafford DeCambra
CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC
National Academy Vice Chair
Mark Wright
CEC, AAC

43. American Academy of Chefs
Motion to Adjourn