In late 2003, I found myself “chefless” heading into another hectic season. I called upon my good friend George Savarda for direction who suggested my contacting David Meyers Associates to assist me in my search. “Assist” was a mild understatement, as David did everything! After my initial call, David was in my office within a week, interviewing me to assure the right fit for my team, our 100 year old club and its membership. David presented me with a manageable and all qualified number of candidates, all of which were most doable choices. The difficult task was trimming that list, which was made much easier by David as he said focused to the greater business objectives throughout. The final exercise came down to two well-respected Executive Chefs. Both candidates hit home runs! Ultimately, I selected Ken Thompson, CEC, PCIII and to this day, he has never disappointed. We are a better Club because of Chef Thompson by way of David's reach and bringing him to the club. It is my sincere hope that I never have to use David’s services again, but should Chef Thompson leaves me to return home to Cherokee T&CC, I would quickly call my friend David without thought.
Michael E. Babb
General Manager
The Memphis Country Club
November/December 2010
It's that most wonderful time of year! And an equally appropriate time to share Sincere Thanks for another year of friendship. Through your continued support and feedback we successfully launched our bi-monthly newsletter receiving remarkable reviews while growing as the premier chef placement practice to the private club community. We are hopeful, and there are hints daily, that the coming year will be stronger for business which can only be good news. Likewise we are looking forward to another good year!
The introduction of the "Chefs at Work" articles has been one of many highlight of my year. Your comments suggest true interest in these features, learning of different practices, styles and career journeys these respected chefs' stories tell. I'm pleased to announce a line-up of additional interesting articles and topics in the coming year which include Mark Rigano, Director of Culinary, Sunrise Corporation at Toscana Country Club, Indian Wells, CA; Gerald Schmidt, CEC, Director of Culinary, Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA; and Michael Garbin, CEC, AAC, et al, Executive Chef of The Union League Club of Chicago. A variety of articles and links to other career management, leadership and industry news shall also continue in full length in the January/February 2011 edition, along with my commentary. However, for today, I leave you this link to anticipated trends for foodies in 2011 (Detroit Free Press, 12/5/2010). Click here.
Now to this year's finale and highlight of all issues, "Chefs at Work," interview with longtime friend, ever-respected and always modest Russell Scott, CMC, et al, Executive Chef, Isleworth Country Club, Windermere, FL. We hope you enjoy his perspective on becoming an industry leader and his somewhat unconventional and refreshing approach to professional growth and continuing education... Click here to read the entire interview with Russell.
Wishing you, your family and industry fellows the happiest of Holiday Seasons and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year!!!
by David Meyers

A discussion about Russell’s career journey including steps towards becoming a Certified Master Chef and Culinary Olympian, mentoring, and keeping your passion for your craft peaked through unconventional continuing education methods.
March 10-12, 2013
Club Chef to Chef Conference
Denver, CO
Club & Resort Business' annual summit featuring timely programing and networking opportunities for club chefs to stay current with industry trends & happenings.
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February 7-11, 2013
CMAA 86th World Conference
San Diego, CA
October 22-24, 2012
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Medinah Country Club
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October 10-13, 2012
Master Club Advisors'
Great Clubs of the South Symposium XII
Dallas CC/Brook Hollow GC, TX
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September 30, 2012
StarChefs' International Chefs Congress
7th Annual International Chefs Congress
NY, NY
August 5-7, 2012
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Vestavia Country Club
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July 13-17, 2012
ACF National Conference
Orlando, TX
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