June 2011June 2011June 2011

In This Issue

From Our Executive

Director (Page 2)

Leadership (Page 3)

Kanto Plains News

(Page 4)

Member Spotlight :

George Miller (Page 4)

K-Bay Lanes (Page 5)

IMCEA Members

(Page 6)

Fiesta of Flavors!

NEWS (Page 7)

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Members During the

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Thank You

to our New and Renewing

Associate Members

American Hotel Register

Berks Packing Company

Boston Beer Co.

Game Tech

Go-2 Products

Interior Image Group Inc.

Johanna Beverages

La Mexicana

Letica

Michael Foods

Penobscot McCrum LLC

Popcake North America

Rastelli Foods Beverage

Red Cloud Food Service

Schreiber Foods

Tampa Maid Foods, Inc.

Wow Brands Inc.

Thank you to our

IMCEA Strategic

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Education

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Communications

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Uniting Military MWR/Services Professionals Worldwide

A Monthly Newslet ter

and Informational

Resource for our

members

Ms. Mindy Petersen, MCCS Camp Pendleton Executive Chef,

passed on April 25, 2011 surrounded by family and friends in

Carlsbad, CA.

During her tenure, Ms. Petersen was without equal as both a

culinary artist and civilian Marine, recognized annually for

excellence. Respected and admired by all who know her, Ms.

Petersen will be remembered for the enormous impact she had on

the Camp Pendleton community.

A memorial service was held aboard Camp Pendleton on May 3,

2011 at Pacific Views South Mesa Club.

Our hearts and prayers go out to her family and friends

Join us in San Antonio for the

2011 Armed Forces Food & Beverage Workshop

Your $95 Registration Fee includes Training and

Education Programs, and specific IMCEA events.

(Optional ServSafe and CMCE Certifications separate)

Download the Armed Forces F&B Workshop Schedule

Your Hotel Code will be provided with your Emailed Attendance

Registration Confirmation

IMCEA is coordinating with affiliated associations including:

SAHLA, CMAA, IFMA, IFSEA, NACE and NRA for special

attendance pricing to the morning session of the IMCEA tradeshow:

A Fiesta of Flavors! Join us from 8am to 11am to meet the vendors

of your most requested products and services and then attend your

choice of presentations:

Food Sanitation and Safety with Gayle Swain

Color & Fragrance in the Hospitality

Industry with Gael Hancock

Animal Welfare Certification and labeling program

with Adele Douglass

History and Secrets of fine beer with George

Reisch

Registration is required for all Morning Attendees

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The NRA is Back!

By Kent Cummins, CMCE, Executive Director

I was recently talking to Dennis Maruska, a long-time IMCEA member who is currently our Position

Member at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. He mentioned that he missed “the old days” when we had a solid

partnership with the National Restaurant Association. I told him some of the things that we were currently

doing to bring that partnership back, and he said, “You need to get that word out to everybody!”

So here‟s what has happened in the past nine months:

Three members of the NRA national staff in Chicago have joined IMCEA as Affiliate members.

NRA bought a booth for Catersource as an IMCEA member, and participated in our IMCEA Bingo promotion.

An NRA executive attended both Alex Shortsleeve‟s presentation on sanitation and my presentation on Sandwich Magic at

Catersource.

NRA furnished IMCEA two complimentary registrations and a complimentary kiosk in the NRA Power of Partnership

Pavilion on their trade show floor in Chicago in May.

NRA has trained Alex Shortsleeve to both teach and proctor ServeSafe®, ServeSafe Alcohol®, and ManageFirst® programs.

NRA promoted and arranged for IMCEA to present “Selling to the Military” for 52 NRA Show exhibitors. This seminar was

promoted in two NRA exhibitor newsletters, signage, and in the convention program. Three NRA executives attended the

program.

NRA has created an unprecedented pilot program in which IMCEA members can get a discount on their NRA ServeSafe®

training.

IMCEA Director of Education and Training, Alex Shortsleeve, and I have joined

both the Texas Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association

as Associate/Allied Members.

NRA has agreed to work with IMCEA to develop a “Military Manage

First” (MMF) certification to be provided by NRA through IMCEA for military

managers, as part of a career ladder which spans both military and civilian

foodservice careers.

NRA will be in booth #230 at “A Fiesta of Flavors,” the IMCEA trade show in

San Antonio on July 20.

From Our Executive Director

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IMCEA members with ServSafe®

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The ServSafe food safety and ServSafe Alcohol online courses allow you to

take training on your own schedule and spend less time away from the

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Leadership by Abilities, Actions & Attitudes

The NRA show was a week filled with networking, booth visits, and socializing not to mention a sampling of a variety of food

and beverage delectables. The NRA also graciously allowed IMCEA to conduct a seminar on “Selling to the Military.” There

were several highlights throughout the week culminating in our own BOD George Miller being recognized by IFMA

(International Foodservice Manufacturers Association) with the Prestigious Gold Plate Award to go along with the Silver Plate

Award for a lifetime of service to the Food Service Industry.

During my time in Chicago I had the opportunity to observe on several occasions leadership by example. For me, the most

memorable moment out of many during this Conference was the opportunity to listen to one of our great American leaders in

General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.). His presentation touched on a variety of subjects, all related to leadership in the Food

Service industry.

Gen. Powell‟s presentation focused not only on the demonstrated abilities of a leader but that these abilities were directly related

to your actions and attitudes. This presentation included certain leadership attributes that included: Supporting your troops,

infectious leadership, recognizing performance, involved leadership, creating bonds of trust.

When you think of „supporting your troops‟ what comes to mind? There could be several actions that can reflect the attitude you

have for your subordinates. For instance, the willingness to allow them to develop their careers whether through additional

training or education can communicate the positive attitude you have towards your subordinates and in their professional

development.

„Infectious leadership‟ is not only contagious it is desired. This type of leadership perpetuates your attitude and creates an

environment for exchange of ideas. This also begins to lay the groundwork of empowering your employees so that they begin to

make similar decisions that you as a leader are trying to implement.

How are your employees rewarded? Believe it or not, „recognition‟ has been proven to be just as strong a motivator than an extra

bonus or day off. One of the reasons for this impact is that „recognition‟ is ongoing. If an employee earns the designation as

“employee of the month”, that recognition will always be with them, whereas an extra day off is easily forgotten. The question to

ask is, do I want a short term or long term effect?

„Involved leadership‟ can take on many facets. How well do you know your subordinates? How updated are the job descriptions

and duties of each of your employees? Knowing what motivates your employees and what they face each day can endear you to

them in addition to improving working environments. Hopefully you are not a candidate for the TV show “Undercover Boss.”

The last topic Gen. Powell discussed was „creating bonds of trust.‟ Trust is not only essential to a cohesive team that follows their

leaders, but a team that is willing to change course at their leaders‟ direction. Are your employees willing to embrace change? If

so, then they are showing you a measure of trust in your ability to lead.

There is a debate as to whether leaders are born or made, but in either case, successful leaders are judged by their decisions and

the performance of their teams. Are your leadership

abilities being effectively utilized by your actions? Are

your attitudes guiding the very framework of your

decisions? It is important to reflect on these issues since on

the battlefield it can be life or death, and in the workplace it

can be the life or death of your organization.

Alex Shortsleeve, MBA

IMCEA Director of

Education & Training

IMCEA Membership Drive

You could win up to $300

Receive a $300 gift card by recruiting the most

members before July 1.

Make sure your member places your name in

Referral on the application and you may receive

your prize at the Awards Banquet in San Antonio.

The Membership Application is now

ONLINE

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Mrs. Maggie Bonner, Director of Protocol and Special Events Management from Headquarters Air

Force Services Agency was the guest speaker for the IMCEA Kanto Plains Chapter General

Membership meeting on 16 Feb 2011.

After sharing a brief overview of her history with the United States Air Force, MWR and Services,

Mrs. Bonner discussed the how Protocol as we know it originated from the Garden of Versailles.

Laughter was also elicited from the attendees as Mrs. Bonner demonstrated with members how

the handshake was originally a method of two men testifying before one another.

In closing, Mrs. Bonner thanked the Chapter for their contributions to the community and

reminded them to grow their organization beyond the reaches of the Kanto Plains.

Mrs. Maggie Bonner Visits the Kanto Plains IMCEA Chapter

Prestigious Gold Plate Awarded to Headquarters, Air Force

Food and Beverage Operations Chief, George Miller

CHICAGO, Ill. (May 24, 2011) – The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association

(IFMA) sponsored the 57th annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Ceremony, the „Academy

Awards of Foodservice,‟ on May 23, 2011 at Chicago‟s Navy Pier.

Hosted by Food Network‟s Chef Robert Irvine, the ceremony recognized and honored the most

innovative and outstanding foodservice operators in the nine segments.

Air Force Food and Beverage Operations Chief George Miller received the most prestigious

award, the coveted Gold Plate, for his dedication and service to the U.S. Air Force foodservice

operations. In addition to recognizing the nine outstanding nominees, IFMA donated $10,000,

a portion of the event‟s proceeds, to Wounded Warrior Project™.

Mrs. Maggie Bonner

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374 AW Category III Civilian of the Quarter, 1st Quarter

CY11: Mr. Richard Winland

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IMCEA Board of Directors

Member George Miller

Photos : www.jeffellisphoto.com IMCEA Director of Education,

Alex Shortsleeve, George Miller

and IMCEA Executive Director

Kent Cummins

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HONOLULU — Special Olympics Hawaii selected K-Bay Lanes

as the 2011 Organization of the Year for its outstanding continued

support. The award was presented during the Summer Games

Opening Ceremonies at the Les Murakami Stadium at the

University of Hawaii at Manoa, May 27.

“For years they‟ve been there for us for programs and practices,”

said Nancy Bottelo, president and chief executive officer of Special

Olympics Hawaii. “We just appreciate everything they do for us.”

Jeff Chaney, director, Marine Corps Community Services and

Elden R.T. Doi, manager, K-Bay Lanes, attended the ceremony on

behalf of the base.

“For a good number of years K-Bay Lanes has supported Special

Olympics,” Chaney said. “We‟re just thrilled that the athletes will

now be able to enjoy a newly renovated facility. We are also excited

that MCB Hawaii will continue to support Special Olympics events

in the future and that we are receiving this great award.”

For more than 10 years, MCB Hawaii has offered its bowling alley

as a venue for Special Olympics events such as the annual Holiday

Classic. Every year, from August to December, Special Olympics

athletes also attend weekly bowling practice at K-Bay Lanes.

This year, the athletes will find a newly-renovated K-Bay Lanes, which

officially celebrated a re-opening in October 2010 with new pinsetters,

seating, restroom facilities and eatery.

In 2004, the base was also recognized as the Outstanding Volunteer

Organization of the Year. Last year, more than 70 Marines and sailors kept up

this volunteering tradition at the Holiday Classic from Dec. 4 to 5.

“The Marine Corps base personnel and facilities have just been wonderful,”

said Nip Ho, vice president of area services, Special Olympics Hawaii. “We

really cannot do our programs without them and we‟re very, very grateful for

them.”

Ho said in the past, the organization struggled to find volunteers and a venue.

They first approached then-Hickam Air Force Base, and have since used

several military base facilities for games and practices. In addition to gaining

access to base facilities, many service members have also offered to volunteer for Special Olympics.

“Finding 2,500 volunteers in three days is extremely difficult,” Ho said. “We‟re very, very lucky here in Hawaii because we have all the

branches.”

The feeling is mutual at K-Bay Lanes, for Doi, who has been working with Special Olympics groups since he was the bowling center

manager at Naval Air Station Barber‟s Point bowling center in 1990.

“We appreciate them coming to our facility,” said Doi, a certified military

community executive, recognized for excelling in leadership and job

knowledge through a Department of Defense Morale, Welfare and Recreation

certification program. “We want to host them every year for their

tournament.” Doi said working with the Special Olympics athletes is a “very

rewarding experience” and that the athletes are all well behaved and easy to

get along with. K-Bay Lanes staff and service members helped escort

wheelchair-bound athletes to their lanes, and assist them with ball ramps.

“The commands were very, very helpful,” Doi said. “We appreciate their

volunteering every year for the Special Olympic events.”

Read the full article at http://www.mcbh.usmc.mil/News/June3B11.pdf

Special Olympics Hawaii honors K-Bay Lanes

John Nishida, director Food and Hospitality and IMCEA board of director, Jeff

Chaney, director, Marine Corps Community Services; and Elden Doi, manager,

K-Bay Lanes; receive the 2011 Organization of the Year award from Special

Olympics Hawaii. K-Bay Lanes was honored at the opening ceremonies.

Photos by Jay Parco | Hawaii Marine

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