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Articles
Kids Cook
Deb Schmidt writes about children's nutrition and teaching children to cook.
Don't Get Scammed
Rob Hudson warns members about a new scam targeting the food service industry.
Sustainability Efforts
Learn about the chapter's sustainability
efforts, from individuals and organizations.
New: Info about Colorado Springs Utilities Pre-Rinse Spray Nozzle
Retrofit Pilot Program. It's free!
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Welcome to the Pikes Peak Chapter of the American
Culinary Federation
January 10, 2012
Congratulations to:
John Casto, Chef of the Year
Heidi Block, Educator of the Year
Liberty Blechman, Student of the Year
January 9, 2012
See Scott Crum's photos of the holiday party at Nosh.
December 13, 2011
Welcome to our new student members:
Pamela Rambough
Bradley Arnold
Mike Swagger
Kenny Lees
Buford McKelvy
November 15, 2011
Election Results
Board of Directors
President: Michael Paradiso, CEPC
Vice President: John Casto, CEC
Secretary: Stephanie Van Iwaarden CC, CPC (uncontested)
Treasurer: Scott Crum, CEC
Sergeant of Arms: Randy Antonow
Jr. Board Liaison: Stephanie Van Iwaarden CC, CPC (uncontested)
Jr. Board of Directors
President: Christine Gaccetta
Vice President: Kathy Anderson
Secretary: none
Treasurer: Phil Larish
Sergeant of Arms: none
September 2011
Read the President's Letter (PDF 16 KB)
Welcome to our new member, Remy Espinoza!
Congratulations are in order for the following new certifications:
Travis Burton CCC
Stephanie Van Iwaarden CC, CPC
Ana Weiner CC, CPC
Sharon Scarbrough CC
July 28, 2011
Pikes Peak Chapter Receives Recognition at the 2011 ACF National Convention

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the complete list of awards

Local Chapter Events
Book Signing and Cooking Demonstration with Chef Martin Yan
February 16, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Ferguson, 1545 Briargate Blvd., 80920
See map
February Meeting
February 20, 3 p.m.
United Restaurant Supply
Host: Rick Levis
See map
ACF National & Regional Events
2012 ACF Western Regional Conference
March 11-14, 2012
John Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel Resort
Reno, NV
2012 ACF National Convention
July 13-17, 2012
Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando, FL
2011 Chapter Recognition
ACF National Chapter of the Year
ACF Western Region Chapter of the Year
Achievement of Excellence Award: U.S. Olympic Committee Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center Food & Nutrition Services
AAC Culinary Hall of Fame Inductee: Bruce Riddell CEC, AAC
AAC Academy Fellow Inductee: Rob Hudson CEC, CCE, AAC
ACF Western Region Knowledge Bowl Champions (3rd Place Winners at Nationals)