ACF CULINARY TEAM USA
The Journey Continues
By Michelle Whitfield
Gold
ACF Culinary National Team USA
competes in the Villeroy & Boch
Culinary World Cup, November 2010,
in Luxembourg.
it has been a blessing to learn from them. The
professional and personal sacrifice each and
every team member makes to represent the
best of not only ACF, but the U.S., to the rest
of the culinary world is truly amazing. From
sponsors to managers to coaches to team
members to national staff support, we are
extremely fortunate to have these dedicated
professionals leading the way with the food
and recipes of tomorrow.”
Silver
Bronze
ACF Culinary Team USA 2012 has
come a long way since it was formed in
2009. The team successfully competed in
its first international competition, the Villeroy
& Boch Culinary World Cup 2010, with the
national team placing third and the military
team placing sixth overall. The regional team
was formed earlier this year, and youth team
members will showcase their skills at the 2011
ACF National Convention in Dallas.
Cobalt
Copper
With the Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung,
the “culinary Olympics,” a little more than a year
away, the teams are hard at work, practicing
both individually and as a group, working
closely with coaches and advisors to perfect
their skills and dishes. These practice sessions
are only possible with your support. Your
contributions directly influence the future of
the culinary industry by supporting innovative
menu development, educational training and
the globalization of American cuisine.
The American Academy of Chefs, ACF’s honor
society, under chair Thomas J. Macrina, CEC,
CCA, HGT, AAC, is also a proud supporter of
ACF Culinary Team USA. “It is a great honor
and privilege to help the team in any way we
can,” Macrina says. “Their dedication and skill is
what young chefs can strive to achieve. They
are an inspiration to all American chefs.”
On behalf of ACF Culinary Team USA 2012,
team manager Steven Jilleba, CMC, CCE,
AAC, and team business manager Macrina
would like to thank all ACF members, chapters
and sponsors for their continued support. ACF
Culinary Team USA is proud to showcase
American products and cuisine, and the talent
of American chefs.
Show your support and motivate the team in
achieving its goal for gold. Make a donation at
www.acfchefs.org, or post a message on the
team blog at www.wearechefs.com/profile/
ACFCulinaryTeamUSA.
JOIN THE JOURNEY
Make a $50 donation to ACF Culinary Team
USA and become part of a 5x6-foot canvas of
chef profiles and landmarks highlighting ACF’s
2011 event series. Jennifer Garant, famous for
her Signature Chefs, will complete the painting
during the 2011 ACF National Convention in
Dallas, July 22-26. It will be auctioned off, and
proceeds will support ACF Culinary Team USA.
Email a high-resolution photo to academy@
acfchefs.net and donate online or send a check
to ACF Culinary Team USA, 180 Center Place
Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095.
Be a Part of the TEAM. Be a Part of the HERITAGE. Be a Part of the JOURNEY.
Michael Deihl, CEC, CCA, AAC, executive chef,
East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, and chairman of
the board, ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter Inc.,
says: “As a proud ACF member, I have known
many Team USA members over the years, and
