FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Calgary, June 27, 2007.
Twenty-seven members of the Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals were recently honoured by the Credentialed Food Executive Program: Eight were awarded the distinction of Credentialed Food Executive (CFE), eight students earned Student Executive Achievement, four members were renewed, three members achieved the honour of Fellow status, three members reached Emerald renewal status and one member, Delores Smith of the Halifax-Dartmouth Branch reached the pinnacle of fifth level renewal – Diamond status.
Members received their designations during the CAFP Conference “Diversity: Business, Culture, Food, Health” hosted by the Vancouver Branch from June 13 – 17, 2007 at the Coast Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The CFE program criteria identifies those professionals balanced in knowledge, experience and leadership capacity. Recipients exemplify the “leading edge” through self-motivation, enthusiasm for learning, and a commitment to managerial excellence. On behalf of the Canadian Tourism Human Resources Council, CAFP has credentialed the CFE program. It is the only nationally recognized program of its kind in Canada.
The credentialed Food Executive Program (CFE) is our signature program. We are very proud to be sponsored by Burlodge Canada and extend thanks for their financial support. Burlodge is an international company supplying specialized healthcare and hospital food systems particularly suited to cook-chill and cook-serve applications. Headquartered in Brampton Ontario, Burlodge Canada is the leader in providing innovative system solutions to clients throughout Canada.
2007 CFE Recipients
Front: (left to right): Danielle Gullo, Delores Smith, Carmine Morelli, Lin Huan, Carol Schell, Natalie Carrier, Angela Banks, Donna MacInnis
Back (left to right): Christopher Waldmann, Amy MacDonald, Linda Wells, Elisa Wilson, Jeff Dunlop, Valerie Wood, Susan Cox, Lorne Deutsch, Gilles Mallet, Caroline Denda, Andrea Carpenter, Peter Lam
Absent from photo: John Kramshoj, Alice Richmond, Lilian Button, Linda Slobdian, Janet Shannon, Jennifer Belliveau
About CAFP
The Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals / Association des Professionnels en Services Alimentaires (CAFP/ACPSA) is a national association whose mission is to promote professional and personal growth and develop alliances leading to excellence in the Foodservice and Hospitality Industry.
For further information, contact:
Andrea Gillespie, RD CFE
Vice President, Marketing & Communication
(416) 422-3431
