The mission of this organization shall be to keep the name of the Washburne Trade School's Chef's Training Program ranked amongst the highest in the world, to promote life-long comaraderie and fellowship among all affiliated with the program, to assist all people interested in the hospitality industry to achieve their goals by giving financial and moral support, to keep members current with successes and other special events (both happy and sad) in the lives of fellow members, and to coordinate social activities with profits being used to aid Washburne Trade School, its alumni association and future hospitality employees.

President: Juliana Zaremba		Secretary: Madeline Schwenk
Vice-President: John Kallas		Sergeant-at-Arms: Ron Kalat
Treasurer: Wally Lebbin

NEXT ALUMNI MEETING		FUTURE ALUMNI MEETINGS
	WHEN: Monday, June 22, 2009 TIME:  6:00PM‑8:00PM            WHERE: Superossa's               4256 N. Central (5600 West)               Chicago, IL               (773) 736-5828       Alumni Host: Chef/Alumnus Danny Vaccaro From Chicago take any street to Montrose 4400 North.  Turn West to Central then south two blocks to Superossa. From the northern, western or southern suburbs, any street to Irving Park then east to Central. Then 3 blocks north. Please call Wally at (847) 882-4573 to say you are coming. Our last meeting was well attended and everyone had a great time!	FUTURE MEETING: Coming Soon!
DOMINICK TAKES GOLD Original Member of the Washbume Trade school Chef's Alumni Association, Dominick Vinelli, has been bringing his "Dago Red" to meetings as far back as I can remember. This year on a whim, he entered Winemaker Magazine's 2009 amateur wine making contest. He wanted criticism from impartial judges. There were over a 1000 judges. There were over 4470 entries. This was Dominick's first time entering. He made a Cabernet Sauvignon. We always knew his wine was great. We could have told you. He won the Gold Medal in his division. Congratulations Dominick. We know we will taste your wine again. We only hope you don't raise the price too much. _____________________________ ^ back to top ALUMNI GIVES OUT $4000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS Your association awarded 7 scholarships at the Showcase Dinner. The names of the recipients are listed below. They are given in honor of many Washburne Trade School affiliates. We are trying to make sure the people who brought prestige to our school and industry are not forgotten. spent. Kristyn Benson and her committee worked many agonizing hours putting this list together. We will print an honor roll starting with the next issue. Thank you Kristyn and God bless. _____________________________ ^ back to top PETE RECOVERS QUICKLY Alumnus Pete Gaworksi who graduated in 1978, was rushed to the hospital and had major surgery for appendicitis on April 10th (Good Friday). He returned to work on Monday April 19th. That is not very long to heal. After he graduated, Pete spent 7 years at the Biltmore from 1982 to 1989. He returned to the Chicago area and spent a few years working with Dominick Vinelli (also an alumnus) at The Family Tree in LaGrange. He then spent 5 years in a management capacity working with tow other alumni members Tony Benadia and Tony Urso. Fifteen years ago he took a sales position with Sysco Foods. He has been there ever since. He has been an active and loyal member of the Alumni Association since it started. Pete has been around a long time. Pete married Katie 16 years ago and they share two beautiful daughters Julie who is 10 years old and Hannah who is 14 years old. Pete your are living a wonderful life. We really care about you.  Continued Good Luck and God Bless! _____________________________ ^ back to top LARRY GOING TO THE HOSPITAL﷓MANY TIMES Alumnus Larry Raymond, creator of Sweet Baby Ray's Barbeque Sauce and one of the most popular restaurateurs in the Sate of Wisconsin, is having two stints put in his heart on Thursday May 21st. At that time they will check if he should be put back on the waiting list for a heart transplant. He is supposed to have shoulder surgery on Tuesday May 26th and have a Hip replacement at the end of July or early August. Larry's son Duce is a chip off the old block. He recently won a barbeque contest in Naperville. Since his early days at the Drake Hotel, Larry has always remembered his old school. Now that he is not feeling well we will no forget him. Duce and his wife will be presenting him with his first grandchild soon. Larry, get well soon. Your are in our prayers. God Bless! JOHN CASTRO PASSES AWAY Long time member of the Alumni Association, John Castro, passed way while taking a nap on May 19, 2009. He was at the Restaurant Show when he felt a little ill. He told a friend he was going home to lie down. He never woke up. There are thousands of stories that will be told about this wonderful man. The arrangements have not yet been made. We will write more in future issues. When he was in school he was always with Greg Duda. Greg was also an inspiration. They now leave an empty feeling in my heart. John spent may years with ARA and Aramark and was the first person many of Washburne Trade School graduates worked for. He had been employed for the last 25 years with Everest Dining. He achieved the position of District Manager. He, along with Area President, Alumnus Jim Kallas, exhibited how a successful food service operation should be run. He not only had culinary skills. He was a talented musician. His band was the main entertainment at all our latest fundraisers and they performed for free. That was the type of man John Castro was. John, you will be missed. No one who met him did not like or love him. Our industry will not have another John Castro in my lifetime. If you would like to sign the online Legacy book, it can be found at: http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=4565677741822 May God have mercy on your soul. I have loved you. _____________________________ ^ back to top CHEF CARLOS CASTRO PASSES ALSO! On another sad note, Chef Carlos Castro (no relation to John) graduated from Washburne in 1990. He relocated to Puerto Rico and recently passed away from causes unknown to this editor. Should someone have additional information, please share it with us.  _____________________________ ^ back to top KOCOA HONORED Alumnus Palma Scott Winbush/Chef Kocoa was recently honored by the school as the 2009 Alumnus of the Year at the Showcase Dinner. As is her style, she remembers the school and those who helped her in her chosen career. She never forgets. When she was on WGN﷓TV and I was sick she remembered me. I felt blessed to have such a kind friend. Palma, you deserve this honor. Good Luck and God Bless. Attached is her resume on the next two pages which tells why she is not to be forgotten. _____________________________ ^ back to top