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Press Releases
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 10, 2008) – The Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) is pleased to introduce Ian Hopper as its newest member of their worldwide Board of Directors. Mr. Hopper will be representing the FCSI Asia Pacific Division replacing Ms. Clara Pi who has served on the board for the past three years in this important position. Clara was been a key member of the board through the period of time during which the Asia Pacific membership changed from Chapter to Divisional status in the Society. She has also been invaluable in educating the board about cultural sensitivity and showed great leadership in helping FCSI step actively toward environmental sensitivity and sustainability. Ms. Pi will continue to serve as the conference chair for the FCSI Worldwide conference taking place October 16-18, 2008 in Beijing, China. Mr. Hopper has been a partner in one of Australia’s highly regarded consultancy firms, McCartney Taylor Dimitroff Pty. Ltd. for the past 18 years. He has also served the Australian Hospitality Foodservice Industry for over 31 years with eleven years as a kitchen contractor and twenty years as a Foodservice Consultant. His most recent projects have included operations in the Pacific, South East Asia and the Middle East. Ian has been a member of the FCSI Asia Pacific Board of Trustees for the past year during which time he has learned a great deal about the inner workings of the Society at chapter, divisional and worldwide levels. “I look forward to being an active contributor on the FCSI Worldwide Board of Directors and a voice for all members in the Asia Pacific Divison… we look forward to the opportunity of showing all Worldwide FCSI members what FCSI Asia Pacific Division is currently doing and what we will achieve in the future starting at the World Wide Conference in Beijing” Contact: Wade Koehler, FCSI Director of Public Relations Foodservice Consultants Society International Directory receives Carbon Neutral certification from Jane Goodall Institute – Shanghai “Roots and Shoots” program FCSI Worldwide Conference Chair Clara Pi, FCSI is proud to announce that the upcoming FCSI Worldwide Conference taking place October 16-18, 2008 in Beijing, China has received Carbon Neutral Certification from the Jane Goodall Institute in Shanghai, China. Pi added "This particular program was chosen because the trees will be planted in Inner Mongolia to prevent the advancement of the desert as well as stopping sand storms from invading northern China including Beijing, Korea, Japan even impacting the west coast of North America. This is one brave step forward for FCSI, embarking on our journey and commitment to save our environment and our planet." 500 trees will be planted in order to counteract the anticipated carbon emissions that will be created when FCSI conference delegates travel from the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and other parts of Asia Pacific to Beijing for this important FCSI event. Several members of FCSI including Ms. Pi, Mr. Paul Pi, Mr. Geoff Mannering and others will be traveling to Mongolia in April to personally participate in the tree planting effort. This will be the first ever carbon neutral event for Foodservice Consultants Society International. Contact: Wade Koehler, FCSI Director of Public Relations wade@fcsi.org Kendall College was presented with the Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) Green Award during the FCSI North American Conference Awards Banquet held October 9, 2007 at the Omni CNN Center Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The FCSI Green Award was created several years ago to recognize and applaud exemplary efforts in ecology and environmentally sensitive hospitality operations. The award honors a firm or individual in the foodservice and hospitality industry that has created an innovative environmental operation or product that has improved the environmental standards and conditions of the operation or industry as a whole. “We at Kendall feel that we have a responsibility to our students to teach them about the many issues that comprise a socially conscious and green viewpoint. We also believe that our responsibility is to model green practices to our students and the larger foodservice community.” says Christopher Koetke, Kendall College dean of culinary arts. “Being awarded the FCSI green award was an amazing honor for everyone here at Kendall…..in our view, having a green agenda is a process—it is not getting to a point where you can sit back and say, ‘Done.’ ” Kendall College has been in existence for 73 years and the School of Culinary Arts has existed for the last 22 years. The College’s mission is focused on educating the next generation of industry professionals. They view their product as the alumni who are equipped to positively impact the foodservice industry in the future. FCSI Worldwide Executive Director Scott Legge added "The approach being taken by Dean Koetke and his faculty at Kendall College was deemed particularly important by the FCSI Board of Directors because of the focus on heightening environmental awareness in our industry's future leaders." For the last 3 years, the College has increasingly been considering the negative impact that foodservice has on the environment globally. Current programs include: “Kendall is committed to building a ‘green culture’ in every facet of the college -- from academia through administration,” says President Nivine Megahed. “We want to weave a respect for sustainability across the entire spectrum and graduate individuals who will lead similar initiatives in their prospective places of employment.” FCSI believes that this environmentally sensitive approach to teaching the future leaders of our industry needs to be applauded and encouraged. Dean of the School of Culinary Arts, Chef Christopher Koetke, accepted the award on behalf of Kendall College and noted that this recognition will help to motivate the college and encourage even greater efforts toward environmentally conscious sustainability. The Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) is proud to announce that they have taken a major step in leading the way to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly world with their new annual membership directory. The 2007 FCSI membership directory has gone completely electronic, replacing the printed approach used in past years. The electronic version has been provided on a credit card USB drive allowing members to access the directory anytime on any computer. In addition, when the member is connected to the internet, the directory will automatically access an update server thus keeping the information up to date all year long using new technology from Autup Incorporated. As a bonus, the directory also has approximately 450 MB of free memory available allowing members to save projects, documents and drawings to it, again helping to encourage the use of less paper. FCSI Director of Membership and Programs, Natasha Pitcock, led the charge to implement this new approach after the FCSI Board of Directors asked staff to investigate options using advanced technology. “We are excited to bring this new Directory to our global membership, and are especially pleased that the technology behind the system provides for much more current information than was ever possible in a printed directory.” The change to an electronic directory will save over 400,000 pages of paper annually. Contact: Wade Koehler, FCSI Director of Public Relations wade@fcsi.org FCSI Europe/Africa/Middle East Division Publishes Book May 19, 2007 - The Europe/Africa/Middle East Division of the Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) debuted its new food facility design book entitled “Professional Kitchens: Planning, Design, Equipment” at their 2007 Conference which took place in Prague, Czech Republic May 17th-19th. This is the 4th revised edition of the book “Die Großküchen”, but with the editorial assistance of FCSI professional members Michael Flatow FCSI, Jackie Snaith FCSI, Tony Galvin FCSI and Gerhard Franzen FCSI, this is the 1st edition to be translated into English. The new book features 30 percent more international projects than previous German language editions. This high quality hardcover book contains over 400 pages of technical statistics and specifications, basic planning references, technological design guidelines, an introduction to CAD systems, interior finishing, an explanation of building services/systems. Best of all there are project examples, including photographs, diagrams and sample facility layouts to illustrate appropriate application of the concepts. This book would make a fine addition to the reference library of any professional in the foodservice and hospitality industry. A portion of the initial 1,000 copies printed are also being sent to Universities in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, France Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the Asia Pacific for use by students in hospitality training programs. If you would like more information or would like to purchase a copy of “Professional Kitchens” please visit www.fcsi-eame-conference.org for further details. Contact: Wade Koehler, FCSI Director of Public Relations wade@fcsi.org LOCAL CHAPTER OF FOODSERVICE CONSULTANTS SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL (FCSI) DONATES MORE THAN $9,250 TO HELP FEED THE HUNGRY January 8, 2007, “We are honored to be a part of the foodservice industry and, as a part of that industry, to be able to give back to others in need this holiday season,” says Todd Guyette, Chairman of the local FCSI group and Principal owner of Colburn & Guyette Consulting based out of Helping make this contribution, the following companies sponsored the event, which was held at the Marriott Long Wharf and attended by more than 50 industry people from around the New England area: Platinum Sponsor donating $3,000: FCSI New England Chapter; Gold Sponsors donating $1000 each: Thermalrite Walk-Ins, Hatch-Jennings, Crowley Marketing, and Pitco/MagiKitch'n; Silver Sponsor donating $500: Hobart Corp.; Bronze Sponsors donating $250 each: Pioneer Sales Co. Irinox, USA, Vulcan Hart, Wyllie Marketing, Market Forge Industries, Marshall Associates, and True Refrigeration. Contact: Wade Koehler, FCSI Director of Public Relations Winch receives industry association awardLOUISVILLE, KY. (January 3, 2007) — Ken Winch, Owner of kenwinchdesign of Tonbridge, Kent in the United Kingdom, has been awarded the "Outstanding Contribution to the Catering Equipment Industry Award" from the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA) and Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine at the CESA organization's meeting in November, 2006. Winch has just completed 47 years in the foodservice industry and continues to be an active member of the international foodservice industry. His client list has included several British royal palaces, including consultant and designer during the restoration of the Queen's Windsor Castle near London after the great castle fire in 1992. He has continued his work for the Queen, completing projects at Buckingham Palace and Balmoral. In presenting the award to Winch, officials of the organization cited him for his work on some of the high-profile London hotels including Claridges, The Mayfair Hotel, The Ritz as well as international hotels including The Westbury in New York and the InterContinental in Nairobi. This award compliments previous awards won by Winch such as the FCSI Award for Outstanding Design, 1991 Special Distinction Award from Restaurant and Institutions Magazine USA, 1992 FCSI Award for Excellence in Design, 1999 Facility Design Services from Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Magazine USA, 2000 and 2001 FCSI Europe Design Awards and the 2004 FCSI Award for Excellence in Design. Winch has also served on the FCSI Worldwide Board culminating in the President's role for FCSI Worldwide from 2004 to 2006. He currently serves as Immediate Past President of FCSI. Contact: Wade Koehler, FCSI Director of Public Relations FCSI welcomes new Executive Committee and Board of Directors
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (November 20, 2006) – The Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) is pleased to introduce their new worldwide Executive Committee and Board of Directors. During a meeting held in Toronto October 27 & 28, 2006 the Executive Committee and Board celebrated the passing of the gavel and the start of a new fresh chapter in the life and leadership of the Society. Kenneth W. Winch FCSI completed his two year term as worldwide President when he passed the gavel to Gerhard Kühnel FCSI, who will now hold the Society's top volunteer leadership post until 2008. John Radchenko FCSI was appointed as Secretary/Treasurer for the next two years. Ken Winch will continue to serve as a member of the board and executive committee as Immediate Past President. Continuing to serve as Directors are Rosemary Osborne FCSI, who is also Division Chair of FCSI Europe, Africa and the Middle East and Clara Pi Ming Lee FCSI who represents FCSI Asia Pacific on the worldwide Board. Joining the Board to represent the North American Division are Edmeston U. Bernard FCSI and John E. Cornyn FCSI who also hold the Chair and Chair-elect positions on the FCSI North America board of trustees. Keith R. Carpenter also joins the Board as Allied Member Guest for the next two years. Departing the board was Albert Da Costa FCSI, following nine years of board service including two years as President, and Howard Stanford who most recently served as Chair of the North American Division as well as worldwide Director. Michael Colburn also completed four years of service as Allied Member Guest of the Board. The Society is incredibly fortunate to have enjoyed the tireless efforts, enthusiasm and wisdom of these three volunteer leaders. Contact: Wade Koehler, FCSI Director of Public Relations Wade Koehler returns to Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI).
Louisville, KY – November 20 – Foodservice Consultants Society International has retained the services of 520 Consulting Inc. to enhance management services in the areas of sales, marketing and public relations. 520 Consulting's owner and President, Wade Koehler, will serve as FCSI's main contact. In this new position, Mr. Koehler will serve as Director of Sales and Public Relations for the FCSI Worldwide and Director of Communications and Programs for the FCSI North America. In his new role, Mr. Koehler will be responsible for serving as the main contact for the associations advertising, sponsorship and public relations initiatives. In addition, he will assist with planning regional events within North America and act as the primary staff liaison to FCSI's allied membership. "I am very excited to return to FCSI," says Koehler "The society has changed and continued to grow and I look forward to rebuilding my relationships with many of my former FCSI friends and clients to help it with its continued growth and improved industry visibility." Mr. Koehler had previously served as FCSI Director of Administration from 1996-1999. Prior to contracting with FCSI, he had served as Director of Conferences for Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee and Director of Conferences for Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois. Mr. Koehler will operate from his satellite office located in Birmingham, Alabama. Interview Contact: Wade Koehler, Director of Public Relations Foodservice Consultants Society International LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 23, 2006) – The Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) inducted Brian Sill, FFCSI (PP) into its distinguished Council of Fellows during the Society's worldwide annual conference held recently in Edinburgh, Scotland May 11 thru 13, 2006. The Council of Fellows was established as a means of recognizing extraordinary contributions of Society members to the hospitality and foodservice industry, to the foodservice consulting profession, and to FCSI. It signifies the highest honor FCSI bestows on its members. Brian Sill is the president and co-founder of Deterministics Management Technologies, Inc. with offices in Kirkland Washington and London England. Sill has been an active member of the industry for over 37 years. He is a business graduate of the University of Washington and has eleven years of hands-on industry experience as a chef and restaurant manager. Prior to co-founding Deterministics he held senior consulting positions with world-class kitchen design and foodservice industrial engineering firms. Sill is a true pioneer in foodservice industrial design, developing the use of throughput engineering, which he has successfully implemented to improve service performance at over 90 restaurant chains over the past 20 years. This approach involves a process orientation with a guest first focus covering guest ergonomics, worker ergonomics, production and facility design, service delivery design and staffing deployment systems. Also an award winning author, Sills has published over 25 articles on Throughput Capacity Management techniques in industry and academic trade journals, including The Consultant. He served the Society as a member of the Board of Directors and as President in 1996 – 1997. He is a frequent speaker at FCSI conferences and is a past recipient of The FCSI Award for Excellence in MAS and twice the recipient of FCSI's Best Article of the Year award.
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Name New Executive Director LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 27, 2006) - The Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) recently appointed a new Executive Director of FCSI Worldwide. Kenneth W. Winch, president of FCSI, announced that Scott D. Legge will assume the open position left by the departure of David L. Drain in February of this year. Legge has 20 years of experience in foodservice and holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Hotel and Food Administration. Legge has held numerous positions in foodservice operations management including manager of a dining facility for IBM, assistant manager of a Kelsey's Restaurant and director of foodservice for The University of Toronto's Erindale Campus. He also worked with Nelson Hofer Associates Food Facility Design and Consulting before establishing Legge and Associates and partnering in the new firm of LTD Consulting Group Inc. Legge, a consultant member of the Society for 18 years and a past President of FCSI, has departed from his consulting practice, based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada and resigned his professional membership to undertake this senior staff position. Legge will work in concert with FCSI's staff members Cindy Slone, Kevin Hall, and Natasha Pitcock under FSA Group, LLC in Louisville, Kentucky to manage the worldwide society's affairs. FSA Group, LLC also provides association management services to FCSI's North American Division, among other industry client associations. As the new Executive Director, Legge will be working on several initiatives for FCSI Worldwide. FCSI is working to further implement a branding initiative that will deliver greater industry awareness for the Society; continue to add value to membership for both consultant and allied members; develop new revenue opportunities for worldwide, divisions and local units; fine tune the focus of FCSI's publications; support the newly formed Asia Pacific Division and streamline administrative processes. These initiatives will be carried out with the overarching goal of communicating better in the Society and to the greater industry beyond.
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