11. Presentation
The following presentations were given:
AUSTRIA:
Franz Zodl gave the presentation in German with Harald
Fargel translating into English. "In February 1902
the Austrian Emperor, Francis Joseph Ist, signed the foundation
charter of the Austrian Chefs' Association. In 2002 we
are going to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this date.
One hundred years – that is not just an ordinary
anniversary, 100 years, this means consistency, it means
quality, and also – the fact that in ten decades,
not one of them is exactly like the others. One hundred
years of different cultural trends, but one single culture
that is consistent and yet innovative: the art of cooking.
One hundred years Austrian Chefs' Association –
an occasion to celebrate, to meet friends, and above all,
to present the achievements of the members of the Association
to an international audience with the slogan 'The World
Cooking in Vienna'. Cooks from all over the world will
present the current cuisine of their countries in affiliated
restaurants, which will receive extensive coverage by
the media.
From 20-22 February 2002, teams of at most three cooks
from each country will be cooking in various hotels or
restaurants in Vienna and – at the same time –
participating in the contest '100 years Austrian Chefs'
Association'. The number of dishes or meals sold will
be awarded a prize. In addition, the event will also include
an exhibition at the staterooms of the Vienna City Hall.
There, one hundred years of culinary art will be presented
in various ways: the historical aspect; the international
one and also the theme 'living healthily'.
Moreover, a versatile and continuous programme will be
presented on a show stage. On several tables set by the
respective teams at least two show platters are to be
exhibited. The governing theme will be 'Then and Now',
representing the developments in one hundred years of
culinary art. In co-operation with various sponsors, these
may provide good possibilities for the international teams
to present themselves. By staging 'The World Cooking in
Vienna', the Austrian Chefs' Association has focused on
three main points, which are to turn this culinary festival
week into a truly sensational event:
Ø Meet friends from all over the
world; the opening ceremony at the Vienna City Hall
will become a giant 'get-together'
Ø 'The World Cooking in Vienna' Teams from the
various countries will cook at affiliated partner restaurants,
receiving particular media coverage to promote additional
publicity for this event
Ø In addition, a great charity campaign will
be advertised.
Ø Cooks present themselves and their achievements.
Starting with a highly original meeting with journalists,
both the cooks and their suppliers will demonstrate
their art. All cooks will present their work in the
media
– there will be plenty of hints,
tricks and celebrities
In my capacity as President of the Austrian
Chefs' Association, I ask you for your support and invite
you to participate. Take off for three days and come to
Vienna to join our anniversary celebrations. For further
information please visit our Homepage: www.VKO.www3.at
We cooks know how to work, but we also know how to celebrate;
come and enjoy this event with us."
ITALY:
Paulo Caldaua and Giani Cangi stated that it was hoped
that Italy will launch a new international competition
in a huge complex March 2002 and queried whether WACS
would be in agreement after seeing the details. They had
18000 members and were anxious to go ahead. They believed
they had covered all areas and had a promotional
brochure. The Chairman suggested they send in the rules
and competition details.
They also queried whether WACS would be in favour of them
holding competitions for cold and hot/cold in alternate
years. (Unfortunately their video was unable to be shown).
IRELAND:
John Clancy thanked the meeting for allowing them to make
a presentation. The new logo for 2004 was shown. Ireland
would be hosting a Congress from 21-25 March 2004 at the
Burlington Hotel in Dublin where they were able to accommodate
15000 people in the Congress Centre. 775 rooms had been
booked in hotels. Air Lingus would be giving special discount
fares for delegates.
The Social Programme consisted of:
Ø Welcome to Dublin
Ø Traditional Ireland Programme
Ø Modern Ireland Programme
Ø Tours
Ø Accompanying Persons Programme
Ø Pre-Conference Programme to incorporate 17
March celebrations
Live on-line registration form and hotel
reservation would be available.
Committee:
John Clancy – Marketing
Patrick Brady – Honorary Treasurer
Norbet Thul – Chief Executive
Eoin McDonnell – Secretary
Brendan O'Neill – Treasurer
Local Professional Organisation – Ovation Group
– was established in 1994: 222.ovation.ie
Prices would be confirmed at a later date – it would
be a good deal. They were hoping to hold a Junior Cookery
Championship Competition. As they had no previous information,
John Clancy requested any sponsorship details from WACS,
maybe a list with everyone's name therein.
LUXEMBOURG:
Carlo Sauber produced a video to give an idea of a competition
held in Luxembourg every four years. The next Luxembourg
Trade Show would be held from 16-20 November 2002 –
Expogast 2002. Everyone was invited. Apart from improvements
in the rules some two weeks' prior, the competition remained
the same as last time. Web-site address: 222.vatel.lu
The Chairman thanked all the countries who had given presentations
