Monday, 25 January 2010

WACS Finance Transfered to Paris office

Norbert Schmidiger annonce that WACS finance will gradually be moved to the Paris Office.

Since over 46 years the Swiss Chefs Association takes the responsibility of the task from the Treasurers of WACS like stated in the present by laws.

To 1984 this some few, very little orders, which arose by this office, were then are the annual calculation mostly plus - minus come up, yields and expenditures covered themselves; Not to administer a fortune, it was quiet reasonable work to do, at a very low cost for the Swiss Chefs Society.

Starting from 1984 this order was however laid out ever more broadly, which could itself improve financial development for WACS to do this with the help of different presidents and also with those Member countries which e.g.
1990 in a unique action, which fortunes of WACS doubled. Which is ever more difficult now this order of the Treasurers the fact that with the four-turn of the year of the presidency; new conceptions, new ideas evenly also in things to be finances-brought in again and again. Straight in things finances however it is important to be able to plan in continuity on a long-term basis and not be only aligned to a short term effect. It necessarily in this connection a long-term planning, and cannot take all four years again completely new direction. Also the absence of a certain respect for achievement already and the work of Board members of many years is missing into each regard!

WACS grew and grew over the last years and this growing should be discussed as, the way it looks like, is taking a way which makes me, as the treasurer of WACS not very happy. Before 24 years there were 8 Board members, which this association managed; and with all Committees members etc. we are today over 40 people which for WACS enter, resp. are working for the institution of WACS, The financial situation however are not grown as fast as the management did….. 5 times more!!!.

It is no longer further portable for Swiss Chefs Association, to carry the even more extensively becoming task; we make the computer forecast over 46 years with one power and with infrastructure cost, which are paid by the members Swiss Chefs Association, to take over this goes into thousands of Euros, 600- to 700’000. - Something which by now occurs a big problem for our Society.

A further reason to the fact it is that within the Swiss Chefs Association and the holding that Hotel & Gastro Union strategic like infrastructural changes line up, which load the members of the Swiss Chefs Association will submit an appropriate proposal for an amendment to the WACS board on the WACS congress 2010.

One would turn on a possible retreat of these tasks with a schedule, thereby Transfers and deliveries correctly and without problems to be transacted. The Swiss Chefs Association sees therein a chance, certain chances, now where an official Office of WACS exists, these administrative tasks of the cash, job of the treasurer, to hand over, chances in addition to move forward and “pack” the chances for a better financial future NOW!!!

The Swiss Chefs Association will pull itself not from your responsibility and will stand also further to 100% for WACS. The Swiss Chefs Association Stay behind our wonderful profession of the CHEFS!!!!!!!!

Gala Dinner at the Palacio de la Moneda with President Michele Bachelet

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In the evening, we were bussed under tight security to the beautiful and impressive Palacio de la Moneda and were honoured by special guests, Her Excellency President Michele Bachelet of Chile and XMs. Marihen Holkorn, Minister of Agriculture. The media recorded every moment and chefs kept their cameras recording. President Michele Bachelet praised how important these culinary events are. She encouraged us to exchange and feel all the local flavours, a direct taste or Chile’s seas and fields, how all the food tastes. Chile’s major goal is to manage how they are part of the world while maintaining their gastronomic roots. They are investing in innovation and training. She knows that chile can be a leader all of the world, and want to open new markets and give added value to Chile’s foods.

WACS Education AWARD goes to Chef Michael Baskette

The Education Committee’s Chef Michael Baskette was presented with the Education Award for his work and dedication to “Train the Trainer” by WACS Education Chair John Clancy and President Michele Bachelet.

President Gissur Gudmundsson - Working for the future of WACS and continuity

Gissur Gudmundsson highlighted all of the achievements that were promised in Dubai have come to fruition. For example, we promised to give you a permanent office - it was opened in Paris. Ragnar Fridriksson has done a fantastic job in the first 20 months, and is a great team player. We also promised to focus on the juniors - in June 2008 two chefs were appointed to be part of the WACS board for the year. They were appointed to advise WACS how to assist the juniors. I would like to thank Max and Francis. We still have much to do for the juniors. We also offered for this congress free accommodation and the Bill Gallagher junior forum. We have also revamped the new and improved website - more user friendly and more members oriented. French, English, Spanish and German. It was launched Sept 1 2009; in the same month we doubled the number of visitors on the website. The first official WACS magazine was launched here in Chile. New committees were launched with representation from each continent and better representation from female chefs. WACS culinary competition guidelines were updated with new rules and competitions. They are now official rules to ensure certain standards are met in international competitions, and new sanitation guidelines were added. We have 6 judging set up in different parts of the world, and there will be . We also promised to build long term relations. We are in partnership with our sponsors and need to put more emphasis on this now and in the future. Some of these contracts will extend beyond this presidium to the next one in 2012. I have to thank Glenn Austin in the signing of a contract with Fonterra and Dick Knives, Custom Culinary has been a good. Claude Buzon from Chefs Hat signed a 4 year agreement. I would like to thank all of you for your support. We are also looking at the humanitarian and disaster relief programs

WACS is now 92 Countries Strong!

Our first official day in Chile, and we grew by 10 countries! What wonderful news came after the welcoming remarks from Fernando A. De la Fuenta Espina, President of the Chilean Gastronomy Association., ACHIGA and Jacqueline Rodriguez Echevarria, General Manager. They thanked and acknowledged all of those who voted to grant Chile the opportunity and the sponsors who believed in Chile as the country for the 34th WACS congress. They are extraordinarily proud to be the first Latin American country to host a congress. It is an acknowledgement, a recognition to know their country through its food, its gastronomy. Although Chile is a small country the flavours - the climates and regions - so different, a generous land providing a wide range of Chilean wines, produce and food from land and sea. They wished everyone a fabulous congress and fond memories of their visit to Chile.

The 10 new countries we welcome into the WACS family as members are:

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ghana
Honduras (affiliated member)
Namibia
Macedonia
Micronesia
Pakistan
Peru
Saudi Arabia
Uzbekistan

We now have 92 member countries in WACS! Our family is growing but it is sad that we cannot all be here. It's a great feeling to know that smaller countries put a great effort to become a member in WACS.

General Education Programme

0800 - 1700	WACS Congress 2010 Registration CasaPiedra convention centre
0730 - 0800	Morning Arrival coffee, tea and water
0800 - 1000	Continental Meetings - Presidents from all nations Salón del Polo (America), Salón del Parque (Europe), Salón Manquehue (Africa, Asia, Pacific)
1000 - 1030	Morning Coffee Area de exhibición Comercial
1030 - 1230	Opening Ceremony Gran Salón
1030 - 1040	Congress Director’s Welcome Speech Gran Salón
1040 - 1050	Opening Address by President of ACHIGA. Mr Fernando de la Fuente Gran Salón Download documentation
1050 - 1100	WACS President Speech Gran Salón Download documentation
1100 - 1120	Opening Address Honorary Guest Speaker Gran Salón
1120 - 1130	Determination of Quorum Gran Salón
1130 - 1135	Appointment of Auditing Committee Gran Salón
1135 - 1140	Approval of Proxies and Minutes Gran Salón
1140 - 1150	Introduction of new WACS member countries Gran Salón
1150 - 1200	Vote on New Membership: The 10 new countries we welcome into the WACS family as members are: Bosnia and Herzegovina Ghana Honduras (affiliated member) Namibia Macedonia Micronesia Pakistan Peru Saudi Arabia Uzbekistan We now have 92 member countries in WACS! Our family is growing but it is sad that we cannot all be here. It's a great feeling to know that smaller countries put a great effort to become a member in WACS. Gran Salón
1200 - 1205	Approval and welcome of new member countries Gran Salón
1205 - 1230	PARADE OF NATIONS Music by the Chile National Police Orchestra. Gran Salón View Photo Gallery Multimedia: Audio
1230 - 1345	Lunch Salón Manquehue
1345 - 1400	By-law Vote
1400 - 1415	WACS President’s report, Gissur Gudmundsson Gran Salón Download documentation
1415 - 1425	WACS Honorary President’s Report. Dr Bill Gallagher Gran Salón Download documentation
1425 - 1435	Past President’s Report Gran Salón Download documentation
1435 - 1445	Vice President’s Report Gran Salón Download documentation
1445 - 1455	Secretary General’s Report Gran Salón Download documentation
1455 - 1500	Treasurer’s Report Gran Salón Download documentation Multimedia: Audio
1500 - 1510	Report Back Audit Committee Gran Salón
1510 - 1530	Official Photograph Gardens of Casa Piedra
1530 - 1600	Afternoon Coffee Area de exhibición comercial
1600 - 1700	Continental Directors’ Cook off - mystery basket View Photo Gallery Multimedia: YouTube
2000 - 2300	Dinner - Educational Award Evening. By invitation of Mme Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile Castillo Hidalgo.Dress Code Chefs Whites for Chefs – Cocktail for Ladies, Lounge for Gentlema View Photo Gallery
1600 - 1700	Continental Directors’ Cook off - mystery basket. The Winner was Srecko Koklic CD Europe South.And he received a magnificent award from Karin Tech, Dick Knives. Multimedia: YouTube
2000 - 2300	Dinner - Educational Award Evening. By invitation of Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile Castillo Hidalgo View Photo Gallery

Junior Chefs Forum Programme

0600 - 1000	Junior Chefs Morning Market Tour, meet in hotel coffee shop for breakfast
0615	Depart for Fruit & Vegetable Market Tour
10h00	Juniors Return from Market Tour for WACS Congress Opening Ceremony
1000 - 1230	Opening Ceremony in Chef's uniform
1030 - 1040	Congress Director’s Welcome Speech Gran Salón
1040 - 1050	Opening Address by Chilean President Gran Salón
1050 - 1100	WACS President Speech Gran Salón
1100 - 1120	Opening Address Honorary Guest Speaker Gran Salón
1120 - 1130	Determination of Quorum Gran Salón
1130 - 1135	Appointment of Auditing Committee Gran Salón
1135 - 1140	Approval of Proxies and Minutes Gran Salón
1140 - 1150	Introduction of new WACS member countries Gran Salón
1150 - 1200	Vote on New Membership Gran Salón
1200 - 1205	Approval and welcome of new member countries Gran Salón
1205 - 1230	PARADE OF NATIONS Gran Salón
1230 - 1345	Lunch Salón Manquehue
1345 - 1400	By-law Vote
1400 - 1415	WACS President’s report Gran Salón
1415 - 1425	WACS Honorary President’s Report Gran Salón
1425 - 1435	Past President’s Report Gran Salón
1435 - 1445	Vice President’s Report Gran Salón
1445 - 1455	Secretary General’s Report Gran Salón
1455 - 1500	Treasurer’s Report Gran Salón
1500 - 1510	Report Back Audit Committee Gran Salón
1510 - 1530	Official Photograph Gardens of Casa Piedra
1530 - 1600	Afternoon Coffee Area de exhibición comercial

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