WACS President, Ferdinand Metz then delivered his State of the Association report. He also reiterated WACS’ focus on food and cuisine, guided by the C-H-E-F-S vision (Cuisine, Hospitality, Education, Food and Service to others). He also detailed WACS’ current priorities and strategies including, introducing educational programmes, creating WACS Master Chefs’ certification and ensuring the success of the inaugural Global Chefs’ Challenge. All these efforts need funding and Metz said that for sponsorships to work, “We need to support those that support us.”