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The Chefs Table for the March of Dimes This year, the MTC-ACF donated a Chefs Table for 10 to the March of Dimes Signature Chefs. This extravagant gift was purchased for over $2K by Mike & T.I. Bishop. All the proceeds went to benefit the March of Dimes.This Chefs Table was presented at their home on November 14th, 2008. Participating Chefs were; Anna Hicks, Robert Siegel, Willie Jemison, Mike Osborne and Rick Kahre.Cold Appetizer Trio Chef Anna Hicks – Proprietor Tutto Bene Bakery
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The reason you don't see Chef Michael Osborne in these pictures is because he left Manchester, got all the way to Brentwood before he realized he forgot the tenderloin - so he is at the store while we were taking pics.
Maybe some of our members saw this e-mail as it made the rounds on the world wide web. I thought it was amazing so I reproduced the pictures here. I suppose it is nice to be a King or Prince in the Middle East - even better if you are the Chef that gets to make this stuff.
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Volunteers head up medical mission here at home Every single day, I hear or read about people right under our noses who desperately need medical or dental or mental health help and can't afford even the most basic services.So I was happy to hear from Nancy Campbell, who is the chief organizer of a free medical mission right here in downtown Nashville.Yes, Nancy and her friends at First Baptist Church Downtown have put together a completely free medical, dental and eye clinic this week — Thursday, Friday and Saturday — where anybody who needs attention can come and get it."We used to go to Brazil and do a medical mission there,'' said Campbell. She and her fellow church volunteers from First Baptist, however, decided that "with so many people out of work and without medical coverage that we would do (the mission) here'' at their sister church, the Church of the Messiah on Lafayette Street.The medical mission staff has grown every year, and this year the hope is to serve more people than ever in the three-day open clinic where doctors and dentists volunteer their time to help their brethren in need."I don't know how many we will serve,'' Campbell said, "but we will serve whoever comes.'' She said the patients will sign in and receive a number and then be directed to the appropriate services."I think this year we will have double the number of patients,'' predicted Dr. Michael Vaughan, a local dentist who is serving as the medical director of the clinic. Dr. Vaughan has recruited his partner, Dr. Bob Elam, and a cadre of other local dentists to volunteer to do everything from dental exams to oral surgery and restoration work. Dr. Vaughan has volunteered on six Brazil medical missions and at four of the First Baptist-sponsored local missions. "It's rewarding to do (this kind of volunteer work) both places," he said. "There is just as much need here at home as there is there. For us, it is a chance to give back. |
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“ LOCAL STUDENT RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING SKILLS IN NATIONAL COMPETITION ”
Nashville, TN. – Melody Stewart and Andrea Spurlock, of Smyrna, TN recently participated in STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) at Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s (FCCLA) 2009 National Leadership Conference.
Melody Stewart and Andrea Spurlock, who are 2009 Graduates from Smyrna High School’s Culinary Arts program, received a Silver medals Entrepreneurship, one of 22 national STAR Events available to FCCLA students. Ms. Stewart and Ms. Spurlock were in the FCCLA Chapter at SHS under the direction of Mrs. Sandlin for the past 4 years.
Their medal was presented at a recognition session honoring all participants at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center on Thursday, July 16. More than 5,300 members, advisers, alumni, and guests from across the nation attended the meeting. Nearly 3,000 students advanced from the local, regional, and state level of STAR Events to the national meeting.
Ms. Stewart and Ms. Spurlock were participants in the Occupational Entrepreneurship event. They used their Family and Consumer Sciences related occupation skills to develop a small business, participate in an 20 minute interview with 3 judges, and communicate a personal understanding of what it takes to own and operate a business. The students designed a bakery called “A Peace of Cake”.
FCCLA’s STAR Events are based on the belief that every student is a winner. Competition, evaluation, and recognition all stress cooperation as the basis of success. Both youth and adults work together to manage the events and serve as evaluators of the participants.
Throughout the year, FCCLA members tackle issues such as teen violence prevention, traffic safety, family issues, career exploration, and much more. FCCLA programs and competitions enrich student learning, improve self-esteem, and serve students with a range of ability levels, economic situations, and cultural influences.
FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. FCCLA has more nearly 220,000 members and over 6,500 chapters from 50 state associations and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945.
FCCLA is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members. It is the only career and technical in-school student organization with the family as its central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities.
Practical Test for ACF Certification
Taking the Exam
When you are ready to take the practical exam for your ACF certification, complete the Practical Exam Candidate Registration Form and return to the ACF national office. The test fee due to ACF is $50 for ACF members and $100 for non-members. Payment must be made prior to the exam date. You will receive a receipt after your payment is processed.In addition, you must contact the test administration to confirm test time, host site fee and specific details about the testing facility. Test sites may charge an additional host site fee that is payable to the organization hosting the exam. Payment for any host site fees are separate from the amount due to ACF and are coordinated by the test site adminstrator.
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The Middle Tennessee Chapter hosted a Practical Exam on October 24, 2009. There were 3 applicants and all passed their tests. Below are pictures of Chef Mark Rubin as he completed his test, and Chef Tom Loftis as he did his exam, and Chef Einer Gudmundsson. They each created a 4-course menu:
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Centerstone Coordinator Lends a Hand
Monday April 27, 2009 the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel hosted The Best Cellars Dinner presented by Eco Energy to raise money for the T.J Martell foundation. The T. J. Martell Foundation raises money for leukemia and cancer research. The foundation celebrated their 10 th year at this annual dinner. The dinner is attended each year by the top music industry best “sellers” and paired with Nashville’s best wine collectors. The extraordinary dinner was the creation of guest chef Dean Fearing.
