Roundtable for Food Professionals

Fall '09 Events

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Tuesday November 17- General Meeting with the United Culinarians
San Diego Bay Food and Wine Festival participants need to attend.

Saturday, November 21- The Collins College of Hospitality Harvest Celebration 2009 Fundraiser event Volunteers needed.

RENAISSANCE HOLLYWOOD HOTEL & SPA Cocktail 6:30pm; Dinner 7:30pm

Please contact Randi L. Kirshbaum rlkirshbaum@csupomona.edu for further information or sponsorship.

Saturday, November 21- San Diego Bay Food and Wine Festival
This is a 21+ Event $20 Members, $50 non-members

Thank you all for volunteering, the evnt is now full.

Brandon Heist' Director of Programs and Events' Roundtable for Food Professionals Beheist@csupomona.edu.

Wednesday, December 2 at 6:15pm - Presentation by Michael Hawkins from Green Street Restaurant, Pasadena. Followed by a selection of foods from Green Street Restaurant.

This will be a seminar/speech club about entrepreneurship, Green Street Restaurant, and the upcoming class in the Winter Quarter.

Green Street fights chain incursion with flexible menu maneuver

PASADENA, CALIF. -- This city's commercial landscape has changed dramatically since 1979, when Michael Hawkins and his family opened Green Street restaurant in its original, 64-seat site.

The restaurant then "had no sign, was on a one-way street going the wrong way -- everything was wrong," Hawkins recalled. "But we had waits all day long."

Back then, there was little restaurant competition in this affluent city north of Los Angeles, known internationally for its annual New Year's Tournament of Roses Parade. Green Street thrived in Pasadena, moving eastward several blocks in 1983 to roomier, 200-seat quarters, Hawkins said.

Then in the early 1990s, the city's Old Town district began to be revived and gentrified, drawing in a lively night trade and a proliferation of restaurants. The revival also attracted to Pasadena some of the flashy, big-box retail and restaurant operators found from coast to coast.

Meanwhile, Green Street's previously prosperous Lake Street corridor, which Hawkins said was once "the Rodeo Drive of the San Gabriel Valley," withered, leaving single-unit restaurant operators like Hawkins with few weapons to fight national chain competition, rising wages, increased insurance premiums and see-sawing commodity prices.

"Either you whine about it, or you find a solution," Hawkins said. He and his partners -- his wife, Joanne, his sisters Catherine Rowe and Lisa Harrison and their husbands, Grant Rowe and Bob Harrison -- "decided to maintain Green Street as a viable business," Hawkins recalled.

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Fall & Summer '09 Past Events

Tuesday, October 20th at 5pm tour of XIV Michael Mina in L.A. and Dinner.
Cost $20 members and $40 non-members for food only.

"30 student members from RFP went into West Hollywood to dine and tour Michael Mina's XIV restaurant. Restaurant Manager Giancarlo Pagani and General Manager Jacob Shure shared their past experiences with the entire club and offered valuable career advice. The special menu for the RFP event included wagyu skirt steak, truffle popcorn, salmon sliders, kobe beef carpaccio, and more!"

Brandon Heist' Director of Programs and Events' Roundtable for Food Professionals beheist@csupomona.edu
Saturday, October 17- Flipping Flapjacks Please come and Volunteer
The United Culinarians have graciously agreed to run the pancake breakfast at the Pumpkin Festival on Saturday. They will be throwing cakes on the griddle from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. outside the Farm Store. The club gets to keep part of the proceeds, so eat up!
Thank you to all that helped at this great event.

For more information, visit http: www.csupomona.edu/~agri/news/pumpkin.shtml.

Thursday, October 15- RFP Members BBQ Social Event 6-9 pm
Brandon Heist's House – Free for members, $5 non-members

"40 RFP members attended the complimentary BBQ social! Many new and tenured members met and shared their backgrounds and experiences as they enjoyed their burgers and hot dogs." Brandon Heist' Director of Programs and Events' Roundtable for Food Professionals beheist@csupomona.edu

Thursday, October 8- First General Meeting
Thank you for all that attended and welcome to all that joined RFP.
Thank you all for attending and signing up.

Tuesday, October 6- EBoard Meeting

Thursday, October 1- Welcome back BBQ

Wednesday, September 30 - 3 pm HRT101 visit to promote student Clubs

Saturday and Sunday, September 26th- 27th.

Brandon Heist brought Sean Van Straatum and Ray Bishop with him to Carmel to work with 2 Michellin Star Meadowood Chef Christopher Kostow at the Food & Wine Magazines Harvest: Farm-to-Table Festival.

It was a great experience and networking opportunity for them to meet fellow chefs and industry professionals. They made sure to let everyone know that they drove all the way up from the Collins College just to be there.

It just so happened that Coastal Luxury Management (CLM), the same company that runs the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival, was in charge of this event. They all recognized our students (well basically just Sean haha) and were very excited to hear that HRT Students are coming back to Pebble Beach in April with an even larger group consisting of RFP & UC members.

Collins Students Sean Van Straatum, Ray Bishop and Brandon Heist with 2 Michellin Star Meadowood Chef Christopher Kostow
at the Food & Wine Magazines Harvest: Farm-to-Table Festival in Carmel

Thursday September 24: CAL POLY POMONA DAY AT THE L.A. COUNTY FAIR
Students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to the L.A. County Fair on Thursday, Sept. 24 for Cal Poly Pomona Day. Students, faculty and staff will receive free admission when they show their Bronco ID card and coupon. Download the coupon at http://polycentric.csupomona.edu/campus_news/2009fair_campus.pdf .
Alumni can receive buy one get one free admission by downloading the alumni coupon at http://polycentric.csupomona.edu/campus_news/2009fair_alumni.pdf .
For more information about the fair, visit http://www.lacountyfair.com .

Wednesday, September 23- HMC retreat followed by BroncoFusion

Wednesday, September 22th at 5pm ~ E-Board Meeting. Chipotle - Walnut 21710-A Valley Blvd. & Grand, Walnut, CA 91789.

I wanted to thank the e-board for a great start. Thank you to those of you who came to the Chipotle mini-meeting last night. It was productive and we prepared ourselves a little better. However, a BIG thank you to everyone, since all of you were able to attend both the retreat and broncofusion!! I know the retreat can be tough to sit through sometimes but thank you for coming as it is very important to the club's success. Broncofusion was as hot as ever and you all pulled through. Thank you so much Brandon for the flyers, Jimmy for the props and Max for the props, poster as well as mingling and coming out of your shell. However, everyone did amazing and I'm very proud to have such a great e-board! What a great way to kick off the year. Keep it up guys!

President - Ashley J. Cramer: ajcramer@csupomona.edu

Spring '09 Past Events

Saturday evening, June 6th was our Transitional e-board dinner at Campanile Restaurant in Los Angeles.

The dinner allowed members of both last years and next years e-boards the opportunity to sit down and discuss plans for the upcoming year.

Executive Chef Mark Peel provided the e-board and Professor Barbara Jean Bruin with a fantastic meal and an amazing tour of his restaurant and kitchen.

We would like to thank Chef Mark Peel for an unforgetable evening.
Campanile Restaurant-Executive Chef/Owner Mark Peel
624 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. 90302

Saturday, May 30, 7pm – Midnight ~ Spring Social: The Roaring 20's
The Sheration Fairplex, 601 W Mckinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768

What: Spring Social- the finale event for students and faculty for the 2008/2009 academic school year

Theme: Roaring 20's, also known as the Jazz Age, the Age of Intolerance, the Age of Wonderful Nonsense. Please dress suitably in accordance with the theme! This is a formal dance.

Location : Sheraton Fairplex, Pomona CA

When : 7 p.m. Saturday, May 30th

Prices : $35 for single, $60 for couple including buffet dinner!

Wednesday May 27 ~ 7 PM Sushi Creation We lerned how to make Sushi in 2 hours.
$35 includes the class and all the tools to make it at home

The Collins College of Hospitality Management, bldg. 79/ Room 147, (Demonstration Auditorium)

Thank you Sushi Chef Adriano Jaime III for teaching us, Michael Levin for assisting and all the RFP E-board for doing all the work.
$35 Admission Fee included : • Sushi knife • Sushi booklet • Sushi bamboo mat • Tea • Sake • Plenty of delicious sushi ... And of course plenty of fun!

May 16 -19, National Restaurant Association Show, McCormick Place Chicago.

Three of our e-board members; RFP President- Sean M. Van Straatum: svanstraatum@csupomona.edu, Secretary- Courtney Sawasaki: casawasaki@csupomona.edu and Director of Finance- Jessica Yao: jsyao@csupomona.edu were invited to attend the 2009 NRA event.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon ~ The Sales Power of the Menu:
Streamline your menu; Understand menu design to help build profits; Learn from a menu expert (Seminar #20091) PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SAMPLE MENU

(8:30 a.m. check-in and continental breakfast. Lunch provided.)

Cost: Free
Location: The Gas Company’s
Food Service Equipment Center
9240 Firestone Blvd.
Downey, CA 90241-5388

This seminar was for:
- Chefs, cooks and food production personnel
- Restaurant managers, operators and owners
- Menu consultants and kitchen managers Menu makeovers and profit strategies.

This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Gas Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. California consumers are not obligated to purchase any product or service mentioned in
this program.

Friday, May 8th at 8:30am ~ LA Farmers Market Personalized Tour

RFP students who attended learned the follwoing and more about The Liveliest 75-Year Old In L.A.

1. Farmers Market (no apostrophe!) was created in July 1934.

2. Farmers Market was “invented” by Roger Dahlhjelm, a businessman, and Fred Beck, an advertising copywriter. They asked the owners of “Gilmore Island,” the former dairy farm at 3rd & Fairfax, if they could invite local farmers to park trucks on vacant Gilmore land to sell fresh produce to local shoppers.

Thursday April 30th RFP General Meeting in the Wine Auditorium during U-Hour.
We discussed e-board elections, sashes and cords and future events.

Friday - Sunday, April 17 - 19 ~ a few selected members went to volunteer at the PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE Premier Epicurean Lifestyle Event.

Hosted on one of the most pristine strips of coastline in the world, Pebble Beach Food & Wine celebrates 60 celebrity chefs and 250 wineries during this unforgettable four-day event.

The participants worked hard, but got to meet some famous chefs and sommeliers

RFP Members pose in front of the
Grand Lexus Tasting Tent

Chef Thomas Keller and RFP members
at the after party at the Spanish Bay Inn

Chef Chris Constantino enjoys his
Amuse-Bouche with the club

Thank you all for your hard work

Thursday, April 16 from 11:30AM to 1PM FREE Famous Stars, fun in the sun, and the chance to get to know more students
The Cal Poly Hospitality Association invited HRT Students to the monthy Social Event Sponsored by the Dean.

*Carl's Jr gave away coupons and gift certificates.

Tuesday April 7th RFP General Meeting in the Wine Auditorium during U-Hour. Thank you all for attendingt!
Monday April 6 ~ 2:30-4:30PM ~ @loft Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga Tour
10480 Fourth Street · Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730

General Manager Ms Cristina Riveroll gave a personalized tour of the @loft property to 10 students.

Winter '09 Past Events

Tuesday March 10 ~ 6PM ~ RFP Scholarship Recipient Jeremy Peters of Cypress College "Spotlight" Testimonial

Cypress College's Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary Arts program in partnership with Roundtable for Food Professionals will hosted a Journey Down Route 29 on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. This event was held at the Cypress College 's Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary Arts facility located on the Anaheim campus.

The event featured food and wine pairings that showcase California 's wine country. Proceeds to benefit the 2009 Cypress College student hot food competition team. Chef Jeremy Peters of Cypress College and past RFP Scholarship Recipient shared with attendees his journey to success, to inspire students and professionals.

President- Sean M. Van Straatum; Secretary- Courtney Sawasaki; and Dr Ben Dewald faculty Advisor attended this great event.
Speaker: Chef Jeremy Peters (RFP Past Scholarship Recipient), CEC Instructor Cypress College
Dinner: Cooked & Presented by Students of Cypress College

The Menu:

Appetizers:

Season's Best Fruits with Californian Artisan Cheeses & Breads & Farmer's Market Crudites

Through the Kitchen Entrees:

Chardonnay Steamed Mussels w/Tomatoes, Pine Nuts & Smoked Oil

Forest Mushroom Tart w/Buttered Demi & Baby Onions

Muscovy Duck Reliettes w/Brioche, Watercress & Cranberry

Dessert:

Hazelnut Crunch w/Raspberries & Chocolate Pate

Wine for the Pairings Donated by Jenny Rosoff, Village Green Foods

If you were there………..find yourselves in these pictures……….if you missed this HOT CONCEPT Event….here's what you missed!

Chef Jeremy Peters w/RFP Members in the kitchen

Cypress Students Preparing & Serving the Steamed Mussels to RFP Student Members Courtney Sawasaki and Sean Van Straatum (from Cal Poly Pomona , The Collins College )

Cypress Students Preparing the Muscovy Duck Reliettes

The Presentation of the Muscovy Duck Reliettes & Wine Pairing

Enjoying the Californian Artisan Cheeses w/Wine Pairing

Wine Tasting Information to Guide our “ Journey Down Route 29”

Cypress College Students Preparing to Serve Desserts

Preparing & Serving the Forest Mushroom Tart

Presentation & Wine Pairing of the Chardonnay Steamed Mussels

Chef Jeremy Peters with RFP Members & Guests Enjoying Farmer's Market Crudites

The Artisan Bread….can't leave out the bread!

This was a fabulous HOT CONCEPT Event! Chef Jeremy Peters' class at Cypress College prepared this wonderful meal and served our members & guests at their cooking stations. The presentation of each entrée, the artisan cheeses & breads & farmer's market crudités was truly amazing to the eye and delightful to the taste. Simply tantalizing. Chef Jeremy Peters was our Speaker during the serving of the scrumptious desserts. He spoke to us about his challenges and rewards and commitment throughout his career, which has included Executive Banquet Chef for Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, instructing at Orange Coast College, and Coaching for the A.C.F. Junior Hot Food Team for OCC since 2000 to present. Chef Peters exemplifies leadership qualities and professionalism all the while with a relaxed charming personality. As he led us on our “Journey Down Route 29” while we were oohing and aahing the food, enjoying the wine, watching the students prepare & complete the presentations, he said, “My student's success is my reward.” Well, he certainly has been rewarded, Kudo's to those students!

RFP would like to extend “Thank You”s to Lisa Clark, Chef Jeremy Peters, the staff and students of Cypress College for hosting such a wonderful “Journey” and to Jenny Rosoff, Village Green Foods for so graciously donating the wine for pairings

Thank you RFP for organizing the event and Cypress College for hosting.

Thurs., March 5 – RFP General Meeting, U-Hour, Wine Auditorium

Monday, March 2 ~ 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM ~ Panerabread Bakery Tour

Tour the Bakery FDF Plant for Panerabread Restaurants; 1505 S Dupont Ave, Suite G, Ontario, CA 91730, (909) 974-4422

Many Thanks to Fromer HRT student Ms May Mandagi, Regional Catering Sales Manager L.A and Inland Empire and Company Training Manager Brian Winsor for having hosted 11 students on this eye-opening tour.

Panera Bread Catering...Your 2009 Catering Solution

BREAKFAST...Office Meetings...Realtors...Pharma Reps...LUNCH

Please sign up with Dr. Ben Dewald bdewald@csupomona.edu

Monday, March 2 ~5:30 pm in BSC Ursa Minor ~ PARTY WITH A PLAN
Come enjoy a powerful presentation by Randy Haveson on how to make smart decisions regarding alcohol. $5.00 Bronco Bucks gift card to the first 100 students to check-in at the event and a free pizza party for the student organization that brings the most attendees! Click here for more details: Randy Haveson - Party With A Plan
Tues., March 3 ~ CMAA Tea Party, U-Hour, The Alice in Wonderland inspired event catered by Panera Bread was a great success. Thank all for your hard work and food donations. Who will be able to top this event?

Thurs., Feb. 26 ~ Zoological Society Info Session, 5:30 p.m., Panda Express Classroom

Thurs., Feb. 26 ~ Hospitality Career Expo

The sluggish economy will not deter more than 30 leading hospitality industry firms from searching for recruits at The Collins College of Hospitality Management's 16th annual Hospitality Career Expo.
Tues., Feb. 24/Wed., Feb. 25 ~ Ecolab Info. Session, 6 p.m., Demo Auditorium

Tues., Feb. 24 ~ Navy Dining Services Info. Session, 5:30 p.m., Frank Classroom

Feb. 24-25 ~ Court of Master Sommelier Program

Thurs., Feb. 19 – Mardi Gras Celebration during U-Hour; Hosted by the Associated Student Event Planners, the United Culinarians and Dean Andy Feinstein.

Thank you United Culinarians, HMC, Dr Chesser and Chef Scott for a great event.
Thursday, February 12 ~ U-Hour ~ General Meeting for RFP in the HILTON ROOM.

Our usual meeting spot, the wine auditorium, is occupied during U-Hour this day so please remember to meet in the HILTON ROOM and not disturb the class being held in the wine auditorium.

Lunch will be provided as well as the delivery of our pre-ordered RFP polo shirts! Please come to this meeting to hear the announcements and upcoming events we are planning!
Tuesday, January 27 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ~ IT'S GOOD FOR YOU...HEALTHY COOKING

Two-thirds of Americans are changing their diets for their health, and the demand for healthier menu options is at an all-time high. This seminar focused on new health trends and ways to incorporate healthier items into your menu. Foodservice professionals, Dr. Elizabeth Sloan, Chef Paul Buchanan, and El Pollo Loco's Nancy Cutler shared what, in this regard, has been working in the marketplace. Also, there was a cooking demonstration on energy-efficient, gas-fired commercial kitchen equipment.

We would like to thank The Gas Company's Food Service Equipment Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241, for holding this seminar.

Thursday January 22 ~ Dean's Monthly Collins College Luncheon "Lunar New Year" Theme at U-hour organized by RFP; food donated by Panda Express

We would like to thank Panda express for their generous food donation.

Special thanks to the Dean, Ms Hong, Mr. Gershfeld (Engineering Professor), RFP Eboard & members.

	Chopstick Competition
		HRT Student Hong Yang, Gold Tai-Chi Medalist

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

The Lunar New Year dates from 2600 BC, when the Emperor Huang Ti introduced the first cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

Because of cyclical lunar dating, the first day of the year can fall anywhere between late January and the middle of February. On the Chinese calendar, 2009 is Lunar Year 4706-4707.

On the Western calendar, the start of the New Year falls on Monday, January 26, 2009 — The Year of the Ox. If you were born in 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985 or 1997 - you were born under the sign of the ox.

The ox, is one of the most patient signs in Chinese zodiac , but when opposed their fierce temper comes to the fore — and woe to anyone who crosses them!

For the ox in 2009, any recent setbacks or obstacles can be overcome, so look forward to a year in which to really shine, either personally or professionally.

Famous people born in the Year Of The Ox include actor George Clooney, boxer Oscar De La Hoya, Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, and soccer star Wayne Rooney.

Chinese New Year around the Web
On the Web, learn more about Chinese New Year celebrations in the U.S. and around the world, browse festive clip art and e-mail greetings, or read up on traditional holiday folklore along with food & recipes surrounding a traditional weeks-long Chinese Lunar New Year or Spring Festival ...

Happy New Year!

Thursday, January 15 ~ RFP First General Meeting at U-hour
Find out about future events and how to purchase an RFP Polo Shirt.
Tuesday January 13 ~ 5:30 PM Check-in; 7 PM Dinner ~ RFP Parent Association Dinner at the Granville Café, Glendale

Five Board Members went to the first “HOT CONCEPT” event of 2009 at the Americana at Brand, Glendale Americana Way Glendale

"Experience the ultimate in shopping, dining, entertainment and luxury living at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, CA. From the carefully chosen boutiques and restaurants to the beautiful ambiance, every care has been taken to surround you with luxury." Featuring RFP Board Member, Janet Lowder of Restaurant Management Services' UCLA Student (Jonathan Weiss) who opened the "Hot Concepts" restaurant at The Americana "Granville Café"

www.granvillecafe.com for directions go online

The Speaker was Jonathan Weiss, President of Granville Café

Featuring a casual, down-to-earth atmosphere and dishes made with fresh, natural and mostly organic ingredients, Granville is a fully-formed concept that has the potential to explode nationwide.

And with a decade of experience as a franchising consultant for major restaurant and nightclub groups, Weiss is just the man to bring it to the mass market.

“I was down there the other day having lunch and we had a line that was out to the sidewalk. There was a painter in work clothes standing in front of me, the guy in front of him was wearing a suit and tie, and there were some mothers there with their kids in strollers,” says Weiss. “At night we get a lot of couples coming in for dates because the place is really warm and inviting, and it's got a little sex appeal too.”

Thank you Carol Madle at cammoney@cox.net & Call Kathy White (626)384-4645 for arganzing this great event.
Thursday January 8 ~ RFP E-Board Meeting at U-hour.

Fall '08 Past Events

Thursday January 8 ~ RFP E-Board Meeting at U-hour
E-Board went over past and future events, assigned duties for next year, and decided to sell RFP Polo Shirts. The Board would like to thank everybody for their assistance during the Fall 08 quarter. Happy Holidays to all.

Wednesday, December 03 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM BAKING BONANZA...PASTRIES, BREADS, & MORE offered by the Gas Company

Participants enjoyed the aroma of freshly baked bread or the sight of pastries glistening with just the right amount of icing or glaze? We show the production of items such as fresh baguettes, sweet rolls filled with nuts and fruit or cookies chock full of chocolate. This seminar was jam packed with tasteful baked delights from some of the best and brightest bakers today. The invited speakers teased our taste buds with some sweetly delicious baked goodies, all of course prepared on gas-fired energy efficient commercial food service equipment.

Tuesday, November 18 ~ RFP Parent Winter Celebration Dinner was served here at the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch, at The Collins College of Hospitality Management

The Collins College at Cal Poly Pomona would like to thank the Cypress, Orange Coast, and Collins College Students for participating in the canapes cook-off, The Collins College Dinner Students and Instructors for the great meal, and the RFP Board and RFP Student Board for organizing the event.


Culinary Arts Cypress College "Overall Taste" Award	The Collins College "Creativity & Presentation" Award	Orange Coast College "Participation" Award

RFP President Beau Lavine RFP Secretary Kathy White	Menu prepared & served by The Collins School Dinner Students	RFP Student President Sean Van Straatum won a Chocolate Truffle Cake in the Raffle

Monday, November 17 ~ RFP & other Collins College Student Painted the CCP Sign


RFP E-Board	RFP Members

The Collins College Painting Crew	The End Product

Friday, November 14 ~ MillerCoors Plant Tour

We had a personlized tour of this great facility for 21 RFP members.

RFP Members at MillerCoors Plant

Thank you Mr. Mike Mays from MillerCoors for the tour and Chris Kim - christopherk@csupomona.edu Director of Programs and Events for organzing this event.

Thursday, November 13 ~ RFP E-Board Meeting at U-hour.

Wednesday November 5 ~ WorldWide Produce Tour, Thank you Dr Brown & Jessica Yao: jsyao@csupomona.edu Director of Finance for organizing this tour

Friday October 31 ~ CCHM Scholarship Luncheon - RKR Dining Room Round Table for Food Professionals has awarded 6 * $500 scholarships.

Thursday, October 30 ~ RFP General Meeting at U-hour

Wednesday, October 22 ~ SYSCO Tour, RFP Members Joined Dr. Brown's Purchasing class for a tour of the Walnut, Ca SYSCO facility.

RFP would like to thank Mr. Tom Ross from SYSCO, Dr. Brown from the Collins College and Jessica Yao: jsyao@csupomona.edu Director of Finance for a very informative tour.

Thursday, October 16 ~ RFP E-Board Meeting at U-hour

Wednesday, October 15 ~ Members went to Learn about the Flavors of Southeast Asia

The Gas Company's Food Display

Chef Robert Danhi & RFP Members

Students came to learn about the flavors of Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia, a land of culinary indulgence, is populated by people of intrigue and ruled by craving palates. Vibrant flavors of Southeast Asian cultural life adorn the region’s exquisite culinary canvas. Here, food is much more than sustenance; mealtimes form the very basis of everyday life, and they are the social glue that bond friends, family and colleagues.

Chef Robert Danhi guided the RFP members through not only the tastes but the sights of this exotic region. He shared his vast culinary knowledge as well as personal photos from his decades of cooking and breaking bread in the homes, street markets, and restaurants of Southeast Asia. The photos are published in his book, Southeast Asian Flavors, which demystifies Southeast Asia’s cuisine by translating Robert’s years of photography, culinary training, education, and resulting expertise into an adventure of recipes, stories and practical advice on energy-efficient cookery.

Chef Robert Danhi began his culinary career at fifteen and has not left the kitchen since. Sous chef by nineteen, head chef by twenty-one, and a graduate of the Culinary Institute
of America (CIA), Robert went on to become one of the school’s most dynamic chef instructors. He is internationally recognized as a Certified Culinary Educator, Certified Hospitality Educator, Certified Executive Chef, and Certified Culinary Professional.
Robert’s feet are firmly planted in a sound culinary foundation of epicurean understanding. His knowledge of both the science and the art of food enable him to penetrate all cultural, ethnic, and geographic barriers of gastronomy and culinary technique.

The following companies will be showing their products at this seminar:
Lee Kum Kee
Wing Hing
Melissa’s
Singapore Tourism Board

The Gas CompanySM offered this seminar as part of our ongoing commitment to provide our business customers with exceptional service and to promote energy efficiency.

This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Gas Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. California consumers are not obligated to purchase any product or service mentioned in this program.

Tuesday, Oct. 14 ~ Richard N. Frank Distinguished Lectureship Series

Jon L. Luther, CEO and chairman of Dunkin' Brands will be this year's featured speaker in the Richard N. Frank Distinguished Lectureship Series. He will give a presentation titled “Lessons on Leadership” in the college's Building 79-A. A reception will follow at 2:15 p.m. in the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch.

Jon L. Luther was named chief executive officer of Dunkin' Brands in January 2003 and chairman in March 2006. A veteran of the food-service industry, Jon is a proven leader at creative brand development and at satisfying consumers who seek quality, convenience, and value in a quick service restaurant setting. To read his whole bio, visit http://www.dunkinbrands.com/pressroom/luther.html.

Tuesday, Oct. 13 & 14 ~ Red Lobster Days.

Wednesday, October 8 ~ Welcome Back BBQ at the CCHM 12-2PM

Thursday, October 9 ~ RFP First General Meeting at U-hour

Tuesday, September 9 ~ RFP's First Event of the Season

Location : Manhattan Supper Club, 202 South Main St . Orange , CA 92868. 714.978.6161 Website: www.manhattansupperclub.com
Speaker : Executive Chef , Stephane Beaucamp ……..”he is adored by Hollywood celeb's Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Adrian Brody, and Renee Zelwegger”….

Ashley & Courtney at the Manhattan Supper Club

This event was truly a great experience. Going in to it, I was unsure of what to expect and a little apprehensive because I had never been to any event without a current President, or e-board member for that matter. First off, upon arrival, I noticed the restaurant was gorgeously decorated with lush furniture and great mood setting lights. The atmosphere was unforgettable and very home-like; it was immediately welcoming. The food served was outstanding, very detailed, and perfectly cooked. We had an opportunity to meet and talk with the executive chef, Stephane Beaucamp, who talked to us about bringing the quality back into restaurants. He was expressing his ideas of what restaurants should be; having an intimate dinner with quality tasting foods and taking the time to enjoy the outing. But the thing that impressed me the most was the members of the club.

It was a group of older individuals from the parent chapter, who had their careers started already and had much experience. We all talked to each other and I found out that they were a group who met every so often to create bonds with one another and network to help each other out in the food industry. They all had different backgrounds and agendas such as food science, and food art and decorating to name a few. After one dinner, the members were so welcoming and thoughtful that they told us to contact them for anything if we ever needed them. I thought this was amazing that they put themselves out there for students and it really showed how hospitable and wonderful the industry is.

Ashley Cramer, Vice President 2008-2009

Spring '08 Past Events

June 6 - Spring Social; Midnight Masquerade, Aliso Creek Inn, Laguna Beach.(8:00PM - Midnight). Be sure to mark your calendars and save the date! Buy your tickets soon to take advantage of the great price of only $35 p/person or $65 p/couple. This offer will only be available from May 6-16 and will increase after that.

May 31 - Hotel tour/tea - The Langham , Huntington Hotel & Spa, Pasadena (former The Ritz Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa). $30 per person charge and $65 for non-members. Please meet at the Collins School at 9 AM for the 10 AMM tour followed by high-tea. Please contact Michael R. Tom [mrtom@csupomona.edu] to reserve your spot.

May 17-20 -National Restaurant Association Show CHICAGO

May 19 - Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort tour and luncheon, 10:30am to 2:00pm

May 1 - RFP/CPHA end-of-year General Meeting & Election, U-Hour, Panda Room

Winter '08 Past Events

April 24 - RFP E-Board Meeting, U-Hour, F&B Conference Room

Thursday February 28: E-Board Meeting; Noon - 1 PM. Location 79-126

Saturday February 23: Spago's Beverly Hills Tour & Luncheon. $45 per person charge and $80 for non-members.

Thursday February 21: E-Board Meeting; Noon - 1 PM. Location 79-126

February 21, 2008 from 6:30 to 9:00PM in the BSC, Ursa Major. The Association of Student Event Planners would like to invite you to the Collins School Winter Quarterly, Flavors of the World. It's a free tasting of dishes from five different countries.Don't forget to RSVP now at evtram@csupomona.edu! Seating is limited to 100 guests.

Thursday evening, February 21 at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel . Mr. Maltin from the Employment & Labor Law Department will present “Liars Exposed”. Please visit the HFTP - LA for additional information and to register for this event.

The student price for the reception and dinner will be approximately $25. The Roosevelt is being very accommodating, including free valet parking. This is an opportunity to network with industry professionals in the hospitality financial and technology areas from many of the top hotels in the Los Angeles area. At this time we have set aside 8 to 10 seats for students. If you would like to attend , please register online and Dr. Donald W. St. Hilaire know as soon as possible but no later than Noon on Tuesday, February 19th. This is another opportunity to connect with industry professionals.
Thursday February 14th: from 10am to 2pm Hospitality Career Expo @ The Collins School **2 venues: RKR & Hilton Great Room**

Monday February 4: Room 79A-1263 The Wine Auditorium. "There is an "I" in Hospitality" How Iron Chef, iPods and the Internet have turned Hospitality into Entertainment. Presented by Susan Egan, Star of Broadway, film, music and television.

Tuesday, January 29: 5:00-6:30 p.m. Panda Express Classroom 79B-1230
Employer Information Session: The Resort at Pelican Hill; Mr. Arte Nathan, Vice President of Human Resources for Irvine Company's Resort Properties. Professional attire encouraged.

Tuesday January 29 : E-Board Meeting; Noon - 1 PM. Location 79-126

Thursday January 26: Ratatouille Video presentation with dinner

Thursday January 17 at U-HOUR Informal HRT Dean greeting on the lawn at the Collins School!

Thursday January 17: 5:00-6:30 p.m. Come explore Bacara Resort & Spa at the Information Preview in 79B-1230 Panda Express Classroom.
This is Bacara's first visit to The Collins School. Come find out what they have to offer in employment opportunities.
They will be interviewing at the Career Center on Friday, January 18th.

Tuesday January 15: RFP Parent Organization Meeting

The Parent 2008 & Student 2007/08 RFP Boards

Gladstone's Long Beach MAP
330 South Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802-4531 (562) 432-8588
The website for Gladstone's is http://www.gladstoneslongbeach.com/

The Meeting Topic:

Vote in the 2008 Board
Ring in the New Year with RFP Members & Guests
Meet New Networking Contacts
A Survey will be distributed to Members for suggestions of 2008 Meeting Topics

Tuesday January 15: E-Board Meeting; Noon - 1 PM. Location 79-126

Thursday January 10: Joint Meeting RFP & CPHA

Fall '07 Past Events

Saturday November 17: The Peninsula Beverly Hills:
RFP arranged another tour and luncheon at The Peninsula Beverly Hills.
Executive Managers provided the students with an excellent Hotel Tour and Three Course Luncheon.

Thursday November 15: Dining and Business Etiquette Dinner 6:30-9:00 pm
Ursa Major Room, Bronco Student Center
No Cost to RFP & CPHA Members.
Donations accepted to support the Southern California Wildfire Relief Fund

Wednesday, November 14: RFP Parent Chapter Dinner & Fundraiser at The Five Crowns

Friday November 9: Westin Pasadena Tour

Thursday November 8: Joint Meeting RFP & CPHA

Tuesday October 23 :- RFP Lunch at the RKR - Speaker Barbra Colucci- President RFP (Welcome Letter)

CPHA & RFP Joint members will be having a tour on Friday, October 19 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. You will be touring The Disney Hotel and the Grand Californian.

Thursday October 11: Joint Meeting RFP & CPHA, Speaker Ms Patricia from Hilton, Topic: Student Involvement. Univ Hour Wine Auditorium

Wednesday October 10: Frank Lecture Featuring Mr. Al Weiss, President of Worldwide Operations for Walt Disney Parks, Resort, Cruise Line and Vacation Club. 8:00 - 10:00 AM Wine Auditorium
Al Weiss presentation was recorded on October 10th, 2007 and is available online below:
Mid Bandwidth | Low Bandwidth [Click on Mid to Watch better Quality Stream].

Tuesday October 9: New 07-08 E-Board Meeting; Noon - 1 PM. Location 79-126

Tuesday October 2: Back To School BBQ. Thank you HMC, Dean & Mrs Klock, Prof. Chesser, Dr. Brown, Chef Scott, and all the other volunteers.

Friday September 21-Saturday 22: HMC retreat for ALL club officers!

Spring '07 Past Events

Tuesday October 9: New 07-08 E-Board Meeting; Noon - 1 PM. Location 79-126
Friday, June 8: 8 PM The Collins School Commencement
Tuesday May 22: New 07-08 E-Board Meeting; Noon - 1 PM. Location 79-126
Friday, May 18: The Collins School Annual "Casino Royale Spring Social 007"@ Coyote Hills Country Club, Fullerton

Spring Social was fantastic and a very successful event thanks to Lacey Easton and Allison Brake from ASEP and our very own Hayley Christopher.

We would also like to thank ASEP, CPHA, & RFP for their donation towards the Spring Social. Last but not least we want to say thank you to BJ, Donna, Dr. Dewald and his family for attending and supporting this event!
We hope everyone who attended enjoyed their evening! As the year is coming to an end we, as the current council, have enjoyed serving and working with the student body and wish you all the best.

Congratulations to the new HMC Council! The new board was officially announced at the 2007 Spring Social-Casino Royale.

Martin Myung - President
Tim Cumbo - Vice President
Jinny Lee - Director of Communications
Christopher Kim - Director of Finance

Congratulations to Dr. Ed Merritt who won Faculty of the Year!
Tuesday, May 15@ 12pm-1pm first RFP and CPHA Elections for next school year
Please complete the 2007-2008 Executive Board Application Roundtable for Food Professionals. 2007-2008 RFP President, Michael Robert Tom introduced the new e-board

Friday, May 11:The Bronco Student Life Awards Recognition Luncheon recognized the advisors at the Bronco Student Center , Ursa Major Suite from 12 noon to 2pm.

Monday, May 14: Holland-American Cruise Ship Visit
We had a personolized tour of the front and back of house. Thank you MJ Bryant and Joan Serra.

Thursday May 10 @ 12pm-1pm RFP and CPHA Eboard Meeting in the F&B Conference Room 79-126.

The Collins School Year End BBQ Tuesday May 8. Thank you CHMA and Dr. Chesser & Dr. Brown.

Montage Resort.Spa.Residences Tour and Luncheon and Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel Tour. Friday, May 4.

We made our way to Laguna from the Collins School. Dr. Brown drove his '58 Rolls Royce which Dr. Dewald truly enjoyed. We were met by several Collins Alumni: Dominic, Nicole, and Patty and Hotel Executives Mr. James Bermingham, General Manager, Mr. John Kolaski, the Loft General Manager, and Ms Heidi Baggott the Catering & Conference Service Manager.

We were given a complete tour by Mr. John Kolaski, the Loft General Manager. We were shown a regular room and the Catalina Suite, the Spa Montage, the Mosaic Bar & Grille, the Studio Restaurant, the Loft and banquet kitchen and the 2 Million dollar wine cellar.

This was followed by an exquisite four-course luncheon. Several Executives from the Resort came by to address the students and answer questions:

We made our way to the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel down the road for our next tour. We were met by Mr. Alex Sweredoski, the training manager and Ms Marguerite Dowd, Sales & Marketing Executive Administrative Assistant from the Sales Department. Mr. Sweredoski introduced us to The Ritz-Carlton Motto, Credo, and the 3 steps of Service. The tour included the lobby, concierge, ENO - Wine Cheese and Chocolate, Restaurant 162',the swimming pools, a guest room, the concierge floor and the Presidential Suite, the banquet facilities, the gardens, and the beach.

In addition, we met up with several Collins School Alumni: Ms Meredith Ganong (Front Office Supervisor) Ms Jill Gallego from New Olreans who was enrolled in one Collins School class to name a few.

We would like to thank all the people involved in arranging the tour.

Both Hotels are looking for both full and part-time associates. Feel free to contact them directly or ask Ms Donna Dannan, Student Services Coordinator, Office: 79B-2210B
Email: ddannan@csupomona.edu,phone: (909) 869-4191, fax: (909) 869-4805, for assistance.

Second RFP and CPHA Joint General Meeting
Guest Speaker Ms M.J. Bryant from AK2TRVL Thursday, April 26 @ 12pm-1pm
AK2TRVL (Ache To Travel) Vacations is the passion of Mary Jeanne “M.J.” Bryant, whose love of travel (anywhere, anytime) prompted her to order the personalized license plate announcing her dedication.
Pizza and soft drinks were provided

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Saturday April 14th:
Members of RFP and CPHA toured the Peninsula Hotel property. Mr. Christian Boyens, Ms. Jaime Friedman, and Mr. Roberts were kind enough to guide us through the FOH and BOH areas of the hotel. After the tour, we enjoyed a three-course lunch in the private dining room of the Belvedere Restaurant.


RFP and CPHA members & Dr. Ben Dewald attended this great event. VENUE The Peninsula Beverly Hills

Parent Chapter Meeting Wednesday, May 11th:
Wildfish Grille, 1370 Bison Ave, Newport Beach 949-720-9925 MAP
6:00 - 7:00    Welcome - Networking
7:00 - 8:00    Panelist discussion with Q&A
8:00 - 9:00    Networking with Panelist and Opportunity Drawing The distinguished panel presented an informative discussion and Q&A on Trans Fatty Acid   Trans Fatty Acid: REGULATE VS EDUCATE

Panelists
Lois Carson - Product Development, Taco Bell
Linh Bui - Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Manager, Master Foods
Bill Nichelmann - Senior Region Manager, ACH Oil Manufacturer
Nancy Brown - Nutritionist, Fast & Healthy Nutrition
Our moderator is Kathleen Feicht Ph.D - Asta Food Research
2007 International Taste Tour (Seminar #16447) Tuesday, April 10th
9:00 a.m. - Noon at The Gas Company's Food Service Equipment Center

First RFP and CPHA Joint General Meeting for the Spring Quarter in the Wine Auditorium. Tuesday, April 3rd @ 12pm-1pm Welcome back! We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing spring break. Current, new, and prospective members were all welcomed! We discussed upcoming events for the quarter and provided pizza for lunch!

First RFP and CPHA Eboard Meeting for the Spring Quarter in the F&B Conference Room 79-126.Thursday March 29 @ 12pm-1pm

Winter '07 Past Events

March 2nd & 3rd, The California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (CRAEF) held the fifth annual California ProStart Competition, sponsored by Boyd’s Coffee held at The Collins School of Hospitality Management.

The event brought together talented high school students from ProStart programs throughout California who are the future of the restaurant and foodservice industry. Teams participating in the culinary competition demonstrated their creative abilities through the preparation of a three-course meal in 60minutes. Their performance during the practical session is observed and rated by judges from the industry, including three Certified Master Chefs.

Teams participating in the management competition demonstrated their knowledge of the restaurant and foodservice industry by competing in two events. In the case study, students are tested on their communication skills and their ability to apply their knowledge of the restaurant and foodservice industry to practical situations. The second portion of the competition, the Knowledge Bowl, is a question-and-answer “game show” style event hosted by Guy Fieri, a Food Network
Star.

Winning teams from each competition are awarded first, second and third place trophies and scholarships to pursue a postsecondary education. The first place winners of each culinary and management competition will be awarded a trip to compete in the National ProStart Student Invitational in Charlotte, NC from April 20-22.

Congratulations to Newport High School for taking first place in the Culinary Competition and La Quinta High School for taking first place in the Management Competition. These teams showed exceptional performances and displayed impressive professionalism. It is great to see the future of the hospitality industry possess great passion at an early stage in their careers.

Special thanks to all students and RFP members who assisted in this event.

RFP/CPHA Social -Friday, February 23rd 7:00pm @ ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney
$15 for RFP/CPHA Members and $20 for non-members.
Dinner and arcade credits was included.

Phones for Charity February 5th-16th.
Cell phone donations to be made in Student Services Office Bldg. 79B-2210.
Donate an old, broken, or unused cell phone! RFP will donate it to Phones4Charity, where we will be given a check for the amount of phones returned. RFP will then donate the check to a selected charity! For more information, visit www.phones4charity.com

Hospitality Career Expo -Thursday, February 15th 11am-2pm in Hilton Great Room and RKR
Internship and job opportunities!

Tuesday, January 30th @ 12pm Wine Auditorium: General Meeting.

AUSTRALIAN MADE FOOD & WINE TRADE DAY (Los Angeles)
Friday, 12 January 11am to 4pm


RFP members & Dr. Ben Dewald attended this great event. VENUE Hyatt Regency Century Plaza

DESCRIPTION

Using a fun but professional setting, this event was designed to promote the best of Australian food and wine to distributors and buyers from supermarkets, restaurants and caterers.

New to 2007, G'Day USA is partnering with Wine Australia to increase the size of the event, and the exposure.

Fall '06 Past Events

Tuesday November 21 - RFP Lunch at the New RKR Speaker Barbra Colucci- President RFP (Welcome Letter)
Chef Colucci,Shakeys USA Director of R & D and Coporate Chef, Ms Cowin, Shakeys USA Director of HR and Ms Staats, Shakeys USA Director of Marketing spoke to the RFP student members during lunch in the President's Dining Room at the Restaurant at Kellog Ranch. We would like to thank them for their time, information and gifts.

We would also like to thank the Local RFP Chapter for their generous scholarship donation.

Tuesday, November 14th @ 12pm-1pm Roundtable for Food Professionals' General Meeting will be in the Panda Express classroom.

Saturday 11/11 - CPHA/RFP/CMAA - Broomballing Social @ 9:45 pm, Ontario CA
We had lots of fun broomballing! We had plenty of laughs and played a good game of broomball! We would like to thank the Center Ice Arena in Ontario for allowing to hold our event there. Thanks to everyone who came out for the social!

Friday 11/03 - McCormick & Schmick's Restaurant Tour @ 2 pm, Irvine CA
The tour of McCormick and Schmick's Seafood Restaurant was great! The restaurant's layout and food/beverage service is truly unique. The restaurant's prep kitchen is on the second floor, where everything must be hand carried up a flight of stairs for storage and preparation. The restaurant also has its own brewery and night club! The food is fresh everyday, and all juices for drinks are freshly squeezed at time of order. The restaurant staff is very knowledgeable and hospitable. We were treated to delicious appetizers after our tour, and given helpful advice to guide us along our careers in the restaurant industry.
Presentation by Chef A snack after the Tour
We would like to thank McCormick & Schmick's Restaurant and Ms Terri Schaeffer for their great hospitality.

Wednesday 10/25 - Ecolab Information Session @ 6 pm, 79B-1235

Sunday 10/22 - SCHM Harvest Auction - Thank you all very much for Volunteering for this great fundraiser

Thursday 10/19 - SYSCO Tour @ 8:30 am, Walnut CA - Thank you SYSCO and Chef Brown for the tour.

Thursday 10/12 - General Meeting; University Hour; Wine Auditorium

Tuesday 10/03 - Back to School BBQ
RFP E-Board

Setting Up for Back to School BBQ

Spring '06 Past Events