CARIBBEAN CULINARY UNITED EXPERIENCE

CARICUE

“COMING TOGETHER TO USE OUR FOODWAYS TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY"

Sponsored by

NCAFFA THE NATIONAL CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN FOODS & FOODWAYS ALLIANCE

“Supporting, Promoting, Informing, Connecting, and Educating (SPICE)”

AND

CACCI-GWAN THE CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE –

GREATER WASHINGTON AREA NETWORK “The Gateway to the Caribbean Community”

Launch of NCAFFA Recognition of Food & Culinary Pioneers

Expo & Sampling of Caribbean Specialty Foods Reception, Discussion & Networking

Special Giveaways for Dads!

Sunday, June 20, 2010 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Alpha Kappa Alpha House

4411 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011

Invitees: Caribbean restaurants and markets, caterers, culinary professionals and food writers; media personalities; representatives of major chains, local economic development and promotional organizations, restaurant associations, Caribbean organizations, Caribbean embassies and trade organizations and elected officials; potential food service providers; foodies and persons interested in Caribbean foods and foodways.

Reception and Networking Launch and Introduction of the National Caribbean-American Foods & Foodways Alliance (NCAFFA)………………………………………………………….John McKenzie, President/CSO, CACCI-GWAN Harnessing the Power of the Group - The Need for NCAFFA…………………………………………Doreen Thompson,

Founder & Executive Director, NCAFFA Recognition of Washington Metro Area Food Service Pioneers……………………………Dorel Callender and Basil Buchanan, Co-Founders, Board Members, NCAFFA

Thirty Years or More Pioneer Awards and Council Resolutions to: Ben’s Chili Bowl - Ali Family

Rita’s - Mike and Rita Houghton The Islander - Ernest and Addie Green

Negril Eateries - David and Marguerite Chinn Brown’s Caribbean Bakery - Selvyn and Eulah Wright

Teddy’s Roti Shop - David Nagar

Specialty Food Pioneer Award and Legislative Resolution to: York Castle Ice Cream of Maryland - Calver Headley

Introduction of Special Guests Discussion/Closing Remarks/Networking

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For further information and to inquire about table space or ad space, please contact:

CACCI-GWAN PO Box 9431, Silver Spring, MD 20916-9431; Foods@cacci-gwan.org; 301.534.3797 NCAFFA PO Box 55370, Washington, DC 20040; NCAFFA2010@gmail.com; 202.722.4218

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