Greetings and welcome to the Halifax/Dartmouth Branch of CAFP.
With an organization mission focused on education and communication, the Halifax/Dartmouth Branch of CAFP works to offer lively and entertaining education sessions on current hot topics within the foodservice industry. The CAFP Halifax Dartmouth Branch offers opportunities for networking and social interaction combined with some great culinary and venue adventures.
Halifax/Dartmouth has an energetic and dynamic Student Branch active not only on Campus but with the Professional Branch, participating in Executive meetings and education programs. Each year the Student Branch extends an invitation to the Professional Branch to attend an evening of education and dining organized and hosted by the Students. It is an event not to be missed. This strong relationship with the Student Branch provides opportunities for professional development and networking, mutually beneficial to both groups. The MSVU Student Branch won the National Student Branch of the year in 2009 & 2010 and in 2011 Vanessa MacLellan, the 2010-2011 Student Branch President became the National Gold Plate Award winner.
In 2010, the Halifax/Dartmouth Branch began awarding the Bob Taylor Memorial Student Bursary. This award is open to students who are active members of a CAFP Student Branches for MSVU and St.F.X and to the Junior Chef's Association of NS. For more detail on criteria, click here. The application is also available on line, click here.
CAFP is one of the only industry associations that welcomes members from all sectors of the food service world. Members benefit from new relationships and information sharing with food service operators, chefs, consultants, educators, food manufacturing reps, equipments reps, corporate buyers, healthcare managers and directors, brokers and distributors. A diverse group with a common goal - dedication to enhancing the profile of the food service industry through ongoing professionalism and education – and having a good time while we’re at it!
The Halifax/Dartmouth Branch meets monthly, usually the 3rd Monday of the month. Members have identified priorities as education, networking, trying new cuisines and venus and that will be the focus of the 2011-2012 program. Speakers from the National Education Program will be part of the line-up. A draft schedule identifying dates will proceed the final draft usually available at the first meeting in September. Please mark the dates on your calendars, we would love to see you come and join us!
Halifax/Dartmouth Branch membership for 2010-2011 was 60
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Donna MacInnis, CFE |
| President Elect | Vacant |
| Past President | Angela Dufour, CFE |
| National Director | Delores Smith, CFE |
| V.P. Professional Development | Jane Pryor Terri Billard |
| V. P. Membership/P.R. & Recruitment | Delores Smith, CFE |
| Secretary | Brandy Starr |
| Treasurer | Lisa Slauenwhite |
| Director Awards | Donna MacInnis, CFE |
| Directors at Large | Linda Wells, CFE Patricia Myatt, CFE Mary Sue Waisman |
| Newsletter (technical editor) | Vanessa MacLellan |
| Student Branch Liaison | Vanessa MacLellan |
| CFE Branch Chair | Delores Smith, CFE |
| MSVU Student Branch Representatives | President - Kristin Knight External VP - Stacey Lake |
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Delores Smith, CFE
| 2011 – 2012 Schedule of Events | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Location | Topic |
| Sept. 19, 2011 | Durty Nellys, Corner Argyle & Sackville | "CAFP - conference hightlights and Review, CFE Introductions & inductions Guest Speaker - Joe McGuinnes ""Create a Legendary Irish Hospitality Experience in Halifax""" |
| Oct. 24, 2011 | Sponsor Showcase | |
| Nov. 21, 2011 | Halifax/Dartmouth Branch acknowledges the 35th Anniversary of the branch. | |
| Dec. 5, 2011 | Xmas Auction Fundraiser | |
| Jan. 23, 2012 | Education Program | |
| Feb. 27, 2012 | Student Branch to Host | |
| Mar. 26, 2012 | Awards Night - Including Bob Taylor Bursary | |
| Apr. 23, 2012 | Education Program and Elections | |
| May 28, 2012 | Education Program | |
| June - TBA | Fun Night, Closing Night | |
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Delores Smith, CFE
