Minutes
Of the S.A.A.C meeting
Held on April 7, 2008

  
In Attendance: Doug, Amara,Debbie, Jacklyn, Greg, Laura, Jeff, Curtis

  
Meeting called to order by Doug at 7:06p.m. 
Seconded by ____Debbie_______. 
  
President’s Report: 
 a) Membership packages were handed out to welcome member that have paid.
 b) With the National Convention coming up Doug, Debbie, Amara, Jacklyn, and Greg will al be attending and representing the Southern Alberta Academy of Chefs in Montreal
    Members might have to pay for flight but should look for reimbercement later.
 c) Western Regional Conference CD is available to anyone who want it, just contact Doug.
 d) As the new standing rules for conference came out junior members vote will count as one.
 e) The branch report has been sent out to Roy Butterworth.
 f) Chili cook off is on April 19th at Festival square. Donations will be accepted, mininum of 2 dollars.
 g) Fundraising at the Casino has been set back due to the special resolution need to be retyped and sent back with hopes that it meet there demands.
 h) Post office box renewal is now due.
 i) Amara, Zach, and Greg attended Edmonton for LaSoiree Gastronomique to help out Team Alberta.


  
Vice President’s Report: 
  Nothing to reprot

Juniors News:
 Chili Cook off planning is going good, anticipation of 1200 people.
 Seven restaurants are going to be participating: PLum, 360, Suede, Streetside, Ric's Grill, Round Street, Mocha Cabana, and possibly Oriely's and La Belle Notte.
 5-6 oz portions are to be given with a $2 donation.
 Press release is not be released till the tuesday before the event.
 Email is going to be sent out to Carl so he can put it on the web site.
 The only concern Chinook Health region has is the transortation of the food.
 Media Judges have been asked to come from Global, CTV, and Rock 106.
 Lethbridge Herald is possibly doing a right up on the event.
 Prize possablity donation will be taken for the prizes. Chef Doug will talk to Alvin about some possible prizes.
 Scrolls for participants.
 Restaurants were asked to be as creativeas possible and to make a mininum of 20 litres
 Time Slotted 11:30 - 3:30
 
Secretary’s Report: 
 Nothing to report

  
Treasurer’s Report: 
 Septemberis Annual By-laws 
	- elections need to be made
	- nominations for available postions

  
Education Director’s Report:
 Nothing to Report

  
Old News:  
 CCFCC Compulsory Occupational Designation has not been taken over by anyone yet, still looking for someone to step up.
 Debbie is going to check into see if we can open a new bank account.

  
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. by ___Doug________ 
Seconded by Jacklyn.