AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CANDY TECHNOLOGISTS
CHICAGO SECTION
January Meeting
Chairperson
Melissa Tisoncik
Blommer Chocolate
(312) 451-7666
[email protected]
3D Printing For Confections
Date: January
17th, 2017
Vice Chairperson
Jeff Bogusz
Ferrara Candy
[email protected]
Program Chairperson
Melissa Tate
Ferrara Candy
(708) 405-3184
[email protected]
Membership Co-Chairs
Michael Gordon
Capol LLC
(224)545-5093
[email protected]
Heather Mendenhall
Georgia Nut
Mendenhall, Heather
[email protected]
Treasurer
Philippe Levresse
Roquette
[email protected]
Education Coordinator
Tim Murphy
Ferrara Candy
(708) 366-0500
Secretary
Kate Jacobsen
Ferrara Candy
(913)982-6671
[email protected]
Special Events
Laura A Christian
Bell Flavors & Fragrances
(773)255-8555
[email protected]
Meredith Perry
SPEC Engineering, LLC
[email protected]
Place: Enzo & Lucia
343 Old McHenry Rd
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 478-8825
Italian Restaurant
Price: $40.00
(Cash Bar)
Schedule:
5:30 Arrival and Social Hour
6:00 Dinner
We will dine in a private room with a family style meal including:
Bruschetta, House Salad, Chicken Masala, Tilapia Frances, Faralle Pomodoro,
Dessert, and soft drinks
6:45 Presentation
Topic: 3D Printing with 3D Scanning and the possibilities to the Candy Maker
Speaker: Rodger Reaume
Sales Manager, 3D Printing & Scanning Solutions
Computer Aided Technology
[email protected]
This is the AACT CH Section Mid– Winter Meeting:
We are going to follow the pattern set the last four years of having a meeting
focusing on technological innovation and equipment. Computer Aided Technology
will be speaking on recent technology improvements as well as 3D scanning that
allows an artistic flair to 3D printing projects. Attendees will have a basic review
of 3D printing and have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about
utilizing this tool for confection research.
Governing Board
Joni Stern
Sandy Murphy
Margaret Walther
Jeff Bogusz
Tim Murphy
Laura A Christian
Kate Jacobsen
Melissa Tisoncik
Melissa Tate
Philippe Levresse
Michael Gordon
Meredith Perry
Heather Mendenhall
Long Grove is a village west of Chicago. The village has turn of the century shops, raised
sidewalks, and a one lane covered wooden bridge in a picturesque setting. Enzo and Lucia
is 3 blocks from the Long Grove Tavern; our original location
Please join AACT industry friends and colleagues to learn more about technical
insights in the confectionery field, while enjoying some delicious food and drinks!
Please email reservations to [email protected] or phone 913 982-6671 by
January 13th, 2017. **Fee is non-refundable after 1/16/17 Date**
Please send your payment to: AACT/Philippe Levresse, Roquette America, 2211
Innovation Drive, Geneva, IL 60134 or Pay online at http://mkt.com/aact-chicago
AACT Chicago Now Accepts
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CANDY TECHNOLOGISTS
CHICAGO SECTION
Chairperson
Melissa Tisoncik
Blommer Chocolate
(312) 451-7666
[email protected]
Vice Chairperson
Jeff Bogusz
Ferrara Candy
[email protected]
Program Chairperson
Melissa Tate
Ferrara Candy
(708) 405-3184
[email protected]
Membership Co-Chairs
Michael Gordon
Capol LLC
(224)545-5093
[email protected]
Heather Mendenhall
Georgia Nut
[email protected]
Treasurer
Philippe Levresse
Roquette
[email protected]
Education Coordinator
Tim Murphy
Ferrara Candy
(708) 366-0500
Secretary
Kate Jacobsen
Ferrara Candy
(913)982-6671
[email protected]
Special Events
Laura A Christian
Bell Flavors & Fragrances
(773)255-8555
[email protected]
Meredith Perry
SPEC Engineering, LLC
[email protected]
Governing Board
Jeff Bogusz
Laura A Christian
Michael Gordon
Kate Jacobsen
Philippe Levresse
Heather Mendenhall
Sandy Murphy
Tim Murphy
Meredith Perry
Joni Stern
Melissa Tate
Melissa Tisoncik
Margaret Walther
Calendar of Events
Monthly Meeting Schedule 2016-17
September 13th, 2016
Topic: AACT Chicago Section Annual Golf Outing
Location: Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI
*the Highlands Course, Shotgun Start—Scramble Format, Raffle & Reception!
September 20th & 21st, 2016
Topic: National AACT Annual Confectionery Conference
Location: The Hyatt Lodge, Oakbrook, IL
October 25th, 2016
Topic: Candy Makers Trick-or-Treat! International Trends and Tasting Candy
from Around the World!
5:30-8:00PM
Location: Mon Ami Gabi, Oakbrook, IL
December 9th, 2016
Topic: AACT Chicago Section Annual Holiday Party
7:00-11:00PM
Dinner, Music, Food, Networking, Raffle, and more!
Location: Café La Cave, Des Plaines, IL
January 17th, 2017
Topic: 3D Printing for Confections
5:30-8:00PM
Location: Enzo and Lucia’s Italian Restaurant, Long Grove, IL
February 14th, 2017
Topic: Annual Making Candy with Special People (Volunteer Event)
1:30-6:00PM
Event: Creating Confectionery Treats and Sharing the Joy of Sweets with Others
Location: St. Mary of Providence, Residential Facility Home for the
Developmentally Disabled, Chicago, IL
March 14th, 2017
Topic: Food Safety Modernization Act—What Now?
5:30-8:00PM
Location: Brio Tuscan Grille, Lombard, IL
April 18th, 2017
Topic: Confectionery Perspective on Sustainability Programs
5:30-8:00PM
Location: Chicago, IL
May 11th, 2017
Topic: Joint Milwaukee AACT Section Meeting: Commodities Seminar
5:30-8:00PM
Location: New Berlin Banquet Center, New Berlin, WI
Payments for all monthly events this year should be sent to: AACT/Philippe Levresse,
Roquette America, 2211 Innovation Drive, Geneva, IL 60134 or AACT will accept payments
online at http://mkt.com/aact-chicago.