Welcome to the Vancouver Branch!
The Vancouver Branch has been active since 1959 growing from a small group of committed foodservice professionals to become one of the larger branches in the country with members from the Vancouver area and various parts of B.C. Membership is diverse, coming from all sectors of the hospitality industry including food operations, consulting, education, sales, distribution, food manufacturing, healthcare, and contract catering.
Monthly meetings are usually held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and provide members an opportunity to socialize and learn while enjoying the hospitality at a wide range of venues throughout the lower mainland. Meetings usually include a guest speaker or facility tour as well as conducting the branch business. The meetings are an ideal place to make new contacts and to network with colleagues.
For information about the monthly meetings, please call the CAFP Vancouver Branch at: (604) 295-4352
or contact our
President, Susan Cox, CFE - Email
The Vancouver Branch supports Student Branches at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Community College, City Center by sponsoring bursaries and mentoring students to help them prepare for the foodservice and hospitality industry.
CAFP Vancouver participates in foodservice trade shows to promote the association; coordinates industry related seminars, workshops and tours; contributes time and financial assistance to local charities; and sponsors entertaining social functions. In addition to fellowship and networking, membership benefits include a credentialling (CFE – Credentialed Food Executive) program with emphasis on lifelong personal and professional development.
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Susan Cox. CFE |
| President-Elect | Eric Evers |
| Past President | Lorne Deutsch, CFE |
| National Director | Lorne Deutsch, CFE |
| Treasurer | Peter Teasdale |
| Secretary | Valerie Wood, CFE |
| V.P. Membership | Clarence Ma, CFE |
| V.P. Professional Development | Eric Evers |
| V.P. Marketing/Communications | Ariel Yeh |
| V.P. Student Development | Lorne Deutsch CFE |
| Directors | Igor Mintsis Hugh Holloway Brett Bottyan Rhonda Badger |
| CFE Chair | Lorne Deutsch, CFE |
Contact Us
President, Susan Cox, CFE
V.P. Membership, Clarence Ma, CFE
| 2011 – 2012 Schedule of Events | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Location | Topic |
| Sept. 13, 2011 | Vanderpol's Eggs | Plant Tour & Snacks |
| Oct. 11, 2011 | Hilton Metrotown | John M. Darch, Doi Chang Coffee Company |
| Nov. 8, 2011 | Hilton Metrotown | Student Night - Student's talking about Social Media |
| Jan 10, 2012 | Hilton Metrotown | Toastmaster - Susan Cox to coordinate |
| Feb. 28, 2012 | Hilton Metrotown | Leadership Night |
| Mar. 13, 2012 | Hilton Metrotown | Student Night - Brett Bottyan - Low Sodium |
| Apr. 10, 2012 | Hilton Metrotown | Ian Tostensen President and CEO BCRFA |
| May 8, 2012 | Hilton Metrotown | Tina Horsley - Green Initiatives in Food Industry |
| June 12, 2012 | Hilton Metrotown | TBA and Elections |
Contact Us
President, Susan Cox, CFE
V.P. Membership, Clarence Ma, CFE
