​ACF is the culinary leader in offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and programmatic accreditation designed to enhance professional growth for all current and future chefs and pastry chefs. In addition, ACF operates the most comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States. 
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ACF Flint - Saginaw Valley Chapter 
Membership Meetings are the third Monday of the month January, February, March, April, May, June, September, and October, second Monday of November.
​No membership meetings July, August or December.

​Chapter Chef of the Year

​John D. Lucchesi CEC, MBA
Every year our chapter recognizes an outstanding culinarian. This person has demonstrated the highest standard of culinary skills, advanced the cuisine of our Region and given back to the profession through the development of students and apprentices.

Chapter Officers

The Chapter officers are committed to leading the area cooks, chefs, and pastry chefs in advancing the cuisine of our region. 
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Elected Chapter Officers for the 2022-2023 term of office are:
President - Mark Handy CEC, AAC, MBA
Vice President - Robert Zehnder CEC, CCE
Secretary - John Luccheis CEC, MBA
Treasurer - Denise Fahrenbruch CCC
​Chairman of the Board - Rob Waskoviak CEC
*Each officer is elected to a two year term with the Immediate Past President serving as
 Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Chapter Events

Join us at our next chapter meeting, culinary event, or culinary competition. 
Membership Meetings are the third Monday of January, February, March, April, May, June, September, and October except  the November meeting that will be the first Monday.
Auto Fest Big Block Party
BBQ Fund Raiser (watch for volunteer opportunities)
Friday, September 9,  2022 
​In the parking lot of St. Julian Winery
Frankenmuth ​, MI 48734
ACF Practical Exam (tentative)
September 30, 2022 
Mott Culinary Arts Institute
550 Saginaw St.
Flint, MI 48502
September 2022 Meeting                   Zehnder's of Frankenmuth             September 19, 2022
7:00 PM                                                    730 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

October 2022 Meeting                         Tuscola Technology Center            October 17, 2022
7:00 PM                                                     1401Cleaver Road, Caro, MI 48723
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November 2022 Meeting                     To Be Announced                               November 7, 2022
7:00 PM
ACF Our Mission
We are the standard of excellence for the culinary industry, advancing and promoting professionalism, leadership and collaboration.
ACF Our Vision
To be the leader in professional and personal development for the culinary community, while promoting current culinary techniques and preserving the history and skills of our craft.
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