Give to the NECI Scholarship Fund Annual Drive
Though economic challenges hit hard last year NECI held firm that the welfare and future of our students is first and foremost. NECI's Board of Directors kept tuition increases under 2% and the Scholarship Fund Board tapped nearly all of its resources in order to guarantee that any student who wished to attend NECI was able to do so.
We are planning a number of events and activities to increase giving to the NECI Scholarshp Fund. On November 19 we will be hosting a French Harvest Wine Dinner to benefit the Scholarship Fund. With Chef Michel working his magic in the kitchen we are expecting a great turnout. On December 2nd, we will conduct the first Wine Spectator Best Award of Excellence Holiday Sale. Proceeds from the wine sale, along with mini-tutored wine tastings promises to be a wonderful way to benefit the Scholarship Fund.
Finally, all employees, vendors, corporate partners, friends and alumni will receive a special request to consider giving to the NECI Scholarship Fund. With your generous support and good will, we will be able to continue expanding NECI's role as a leader in culinary education.
If you would read more about the NECI Scholarship Fund or would like to give now, click Here.
Thank you!
Join Us for NECI's first Nationwide Potluck Event!
The Alumni Association wants to encourage gatherings of alumni that are fun but also economical. What better way than to do a nationwide potluck for our alumni?!
A weekend will be chosen in January/February for the NECI Potluck Dinner. We are looking for alumni to host the potlucks across the country. If you are interested in hosting, contact Karen Nevin Karen.nevin-at-neci.edu.
You can read more about our plans in the November issue of the Alumni Newsletter.
Meet the Alumni Association's Newest Board Members
The NECI Alumni Association is pleased to welcome three new members to its board:
Joshua Duda (AOS Culinary Arts 1996). Joshua is the Executive Chef at the Simon Pearce Restaurant in Quechee, Vermont. Joshua has been the Executive Chef at Simon Pearce since 2002.
Ed Feldman (AOS Diplome Culinaire 1984). Ed is currently a Management Analyst for the State of Massachusetts, working for the Department of Mental Health (DMH) where he provides data and reports for Senior Executives as well as being the Firearms Clearance and CORI Compliance Officer.
David Potwin (AOS Baking & Pastry 2008) - David was most recently the Pastry Chef at the Chillingsworth Restaurant & Inn in Cape Cod. While at NECI, David served two terms as the Student Council President. David's previous life included a 4 year tour in the Navy and a former life as a network administrator.
The NECI Alumni Association's mission is to perpetuate mutual, professional support for alumni, enhance the relationship between alumni and NECI and increase the ability of NECI to recruit quality students. The Alumni Association seeks to reach these goals through the Alumni Ambassador Program, sponsoring the Distinguished Alumni Award and hosting alumni events around the country.
The Board of Directors for 2009-2010:
Joshua Duda (AOS Culinary 1996)
Ed Feldman (AOS Culinary 1984)
Michael Levy (AOS Culinary 1999)
Paul Lynch (AOS Culinary 1990)
Orrick Nepomuceno (AOS Culinary 1996)
David Potwin (AOS Baking & Pastry 2008)
Hunter Satterwhite (AOS Culinary 2000)
