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Several Ohio ProStart ® students recently jumped at the opportunity to showcase their skill sets with “Guy Fieri and the Krew” when they were asked to appear on a live broadcast of the Guy Fieri Food Tour in Cleveland and Columbus, May 22 and 23. Students had the chance to exhibit their culinary skills on stage with Guy Fieri and his famous Krew at the Palace Theater in Cleveland and the Capitol Theatre in Columbus.

Students from West Shore Career Technical Center in Lakewood, Ohio and Springfeld-Clark Career Technical Center in Springfeld, Ohio prepped and planned for the food demonstrations for the

evening side-by-side with Guy and his talented Krew. They were mentored by their Ohio ProStart Instructors Chef Devan Sharosky and Chef Scott Rohrer and supported by ORAEF staff Valerie Foley and Marty Nagele. Each student received a “behind-the-scenes” look at a professional culinary event, where countdown to showtime was crucial. After hours of preparation and hard work, the students were welcomed onstage for a formal introduction and a huge round of applause from the audience. The students concurred it was an “unforgettable and amazing” experience. For many, it confrmed their commitment to continue their education in the foodservice industry.

Ohio ProStart ® Students

Rock ‘n Roll with Guy Fieri and His Krew

Ohio ProStart ® students from Springfeld-Clark Career Technical Center received the opportunity to work with and meet Chef Guy Fieri and his Krew at a recent live event for Fieri’s Columbus Food Tour.

On June 8, 2011, Lt. Governor Mary Taylor joined the boards of the Ohio Restaurant Association and the Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation to discuss the direction that Governor John Kasich’s administration is taking to support small business and Ohio’s foodservice industry.

“It’s always been very important for the ORA to have a close relationship with our government representatives,” said ORA Director of Government Affairs Richard Mason. “We’re very happy that Lt. Governor Mary Taylor was able to speak to our boards and speak to some of

the issues that most concern Ohio’s foodservice professionals today.”

Lt. Gov. Taylor noted that the new administration is committed to facilitating a stronger economic climate for Ohio’s businesses and understands the challenges facing today’s small business owners. She stressed the important role that the JobsOhio program will play in improving Ohio’s economy and said that the administration values the important role the restaurant industry plays in the state’s economy.

Lt. Governor Mary Taylor Provides Keynote Speech at June ORA/ORAEF Boards of Directors Luncheon

(Left to right) ORA Vice Chairman Roger Parker, Mancy Brothers Catering, Inc., Toledo stands alongside Lt. Governor Mary Taylor and ORA President & CEO Geoff Hetrick. Taylor provided the keynote speech at the June 8, 2011 luncheon for the ORA/ ORAEF Boards of Directors meeting.

The Ohio Restaurant Association recently welcomed members of the 121 st Refueling Wing of the Air National Guard to the June 8, 2011 ORA/ORAEF Boards of Directors luncheon in recognition for the squadron’s elite service in the foodservice industry within the U.S. military. The Hennessy Travelers Association recently bestowed the honor of the 2011 SMSGT Kenneth W. Disney Award

for Foodservice Excellence upon the 121 st

Refueling Wing of the ANG.

The members of the squadron who joined the ORA/ORAEF directors for the luncheon were Colonel Jim Barber; Major Mike Reed; SMSgt Joe Onesto; MSgt Eli Keyser and SSgt Antwine Succonnino. Airman and Family Program Manager Carolyn Ebert was also present.

ORA Recognizes Members of the 121 st Refueling Wing of the Air National Guard for their Excellence in Foodservice

ORA President & CEO Geoff Hetrick, ORA Vice Chairman Roger Parker, Mancy Brothers Catering, Inc., Toledo and Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor recognized members of the 121st Refueling Wing of the Air National Guard for their recent receipt of the Hennessy Travelers Association SMSGT Kenneth W. Disney Award.