January 6, 2010
SAAC Meeting Minutes

-	Meeting was held at Firestone Restaurant and bar.
-	 Call to Order at 7:11pm.
-	Code of Ethics read by: Chef Doug.


Agenda
-	Annual Dues need to be in by January 31st.
-	New Junior Members were accepted: Jase Jensen, Katie Overbeeke, Amanda Kawchuck, Meghan Corbett, Alisha G.
-	All approved, and seconded by Debbie.
-	New Membership Database created for 2010.
-	Agenda changes: Demo Days cancelled
-	February 8th to be held at Lethbridge College instead of Taj.
-	We will be doing the cookie fundraiser next year, but we will be making some changes.
-	Sending out Thank you cards to the sponsors.
-	3rd annual Chili Cook-off to be held in May.

Alzheimer Fundraiser
-	March 26, 2010 at 7pm.
-	Held at: Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club.
-	Largest Fundraiser to Date, for our branch.
-	220 people. Prep for 250 people
-	5 Live Tapas Stations
-	Each Station will have: 1 Chef, 2 Apprentices/Juniors.
-	We are trying to secure a Cube Van, to help transport product to the Medicine Hat.
-	Done service by 11pm(ish), home around 1am.
-	Each Chef is responsible for securing their own product.
-	Each Chef must get a wine pairing for their course. 6-10 bottles/station.
-	Chef Doug acquired: Black and White Saebert Rectangle Plates.
-	Canadian Linen to supply Tablecloths.
-	We will be washing all serving vessels at the college.
-	Need confirmation of people working by: January 29/10
-	Must leave Medicine Hat clean.
-	We want to do this every other year.
-	Carol @ Alzheimer’s is taking care of all the Logistics: sales, tickets, tent cards, etc.
-	Ticket sales must go through Carol, not Chef Doug.
-	Cash Donations in a Cheque.
-	All Donations must be in to Chef Doug by: March 1st, Debbie will take them to the Hat on March 3rd. 
-	Donations can be: food industry related. Get estimated retail value.
-	Meeting Adjourn at 8:46pm: approved by Chef Doug, Seconded by Debbie