CONGRATULATIONS TO PRIMED & PREPPED!

 PRIMED & PREPPED SOUL OUT 70'S FUNDRAISER & GRADUATION 

 

 SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR SUPPORTING THE EVENT WITH THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS.

 WE APPRECIATE YOU!

 Faz Restaurants & Catering

 InterContinental Hotel

 Lori's Diner

Hotel Council

Hilton Hotel

 Fairmont Hotel
Westin Hotel
Lillith Group
Local 2

Green Leaf Produce

Torino Market

Senator Mark Leno

Casey Neuburger
Man Kim
Emanuel Brueh
Georgette Nelson
Nicholas Jimenez
Michelle Bouvia
Hunia Bradley
Michael Kirtman
Audrey Perott

Gina Fromer

Toni Brock

Judy Lepe

Dr. David Jones

Rashiada Nirobe

Lionel Armstrong

SOUL OUT 70'S COSTUMES

Mack Daddy and Michael Jackson.

Mr. Saturday Night Live/Dance Fever being acknowledged!

Jody Foster, Freaky Friday and Soul Brother #1.

70's Diva and the Price Is Right Contestant.

 

Foxy Brown and Mack Daddy.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Neal Hatten, Associate Director Bayview YMCA introduced Gina Fromer, former Executive Director of Bayview YMCA to present certificates to graduating P&P students.

Gina Fromer, now California State Director-The Trust for Public Land presented certificates of achievement from Senator Mark Leno's office. (Man Kim, Lori's Diner and Judy Lepe, P&P Volunteer were not available to receive their award).

Rickey will be entering High School in the Fall and wants to be a Chef.

Khristian graduated High School entering Skyline College in the Fall pursuing a career in Football.

 

Adrian will be entering 11th grade and is interested in Business

Tristen is entering 12th grade and exploring varies career options

Faz received a certificate for his contribution and dedication to P&P

Our Price Is Right guy Casey Neuburger, InterContinental, also received a certificate for his continued support and contributions!

  More Achievement Certificates for P&P

Chef Berlin and Kelly  awarded certificates of achievement to P&P for completing over 80-hours of training in personal development and culinary arts.Their training included some of the following: Etiquette and manners, job readiness, financial literacy, leadership, operating equipment and tools in an industrial kitchen, basic knife skills, recipe food costing, menu creation and development and much more. All students received the ServSafe Food Handler Certificate ( Two of the graduating students were not present)

Winner of P&P Iron Chef Competition and will intern this summer in the kitchen at the InterContinental Hotel

Tristen was a great P&P Team Leader and will intern in the kitchen at the Fairmont Hotel

Khristen is enrolled in summer school at Skyline College

Adrian  is interested in business and will intern in the Human Resource Department at the InterContinental Hotel

 Georgette Nelson, Green Leaf Produce, was acknowledged for her continued support and dedication.

 A BIG THANKS to Casey and the InterContinental for placing P&P in all the internship positions, purchasing each graduate a set of knifes so they can be prepared for the first day of work in the kitchen and so much more!

Let The Good Times Roll

Enjoy the Photos!

 

"Raise your hands in the air wave them like you just don't care and somebody scream"

Kelly sharing words of wisdom to P&P  as Chef Berlin looks on

Sara Franco, Program Leader, and Chef Berlin ready to assist with handing out certificates

Faz and his daughter

Rickey getting a big hug from Terry Ryan, Bayview Foundation and Gina shares a big smile

Nicholas Jimenez, Faz's Marketing Director, along with Faz's daugther, did a great job creating and hanging posters for the event that reflected the 1970 era.
Thanks Nicholas!

Chef passing out P&P their chef jackets and letting them know how proud he is of them

All eyes on P&P students as they receive their awards

Djana and Casey watching Gina give the awards from Senator Mark Leno's office. Michael Jackson is quietly watching in the back ground

Our Price as Right Contestant ...
"Casey, Come on down"

Looks like Chef Berlin is doing an inspection on the young men one last time

The New Mod Squad

Tonie Brock, giving Mr. Rickey a big congratulation hug. Tonie, thanks for taking all of these photos, nice job!

P&P I'm so proud of each and every one of you. You too Faz!

Faz thanks again for all that you do!

Congratulations Primed & Prepped!

For more information about Primed & Prepped  contact Kelly Armstrong at the Bayview YMCA (415) 822-7728 or email karmstrong@ymcasf.org.

 

 

Soul Out 70's Fundraiser with Primed & Prepped @ Faz Restaurant in Oakland

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-out-70s-with-primed-prepped-tickets-11717061045

 

"SOUL OUT 70'S" WITH PRIMED & PREPPED 

AT 

FAZ RESTAURANT

Join us for the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA's Primed & Prepped "Soul Out 70's" Fundraiser. This outdoor barbeque extravaganza will serve as a showcase for the graduating students of our inaugural class. The youth will be honored with Awards and Certificates in recognition of their accomplishments and have the opportunity to cook with Bay Area Restaurateur, Chef Faz of Faz Restaurants.

Your ticket purchase/sponsorship will ensure that our student's families will be able to attend this joyous event and for the future growth of our program. We are asking our donors to sponsor our youth's family members at a level of $500 for 5 tickets. We want to sell 40 tickets for 8 families to reach our goal of $20,000.00. Please visit our Eventbrite site to purchase your ticket or sponsor a family of 5.  

  Dance to the music of the 70's!  Guest are being asked to dress in 70's attire and the best dressed representing that era wins a prize. The menu will include Primed & Prepped soul food favorites along with Faz's signature Mediterranean dishes.

Thank you for your consideration of standing with the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA as we raise important funds to ensure our commitment to provide life changing programs like Primed & Prepped.

Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

 FAQ
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact Sara Franco, Program Leader at 415-535-2294

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes
 

What is the refund policy?
There are no refunds
 

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay
Yes,  if you can't attend you can give your ticket to someone else

 PLEASE JOIN US AT "SOUL OUT 70'S"

Career Awareness/Job Readiness Preparation!

MAN J. KIM KICKS OFF THE JOB READINESS SERIES

 Man J. Kim, of Lori's Diner, Sears Fine Food and the newly open Golden Gate Grill 
stopped by the Bayview YMCA to talk to the students about developing a strong "work ethic."

Man Kim kept the students attention by sharing his personal experiences of coming to America  in 1972 with very little. He talked about the odd jobs he had as a janitor, house cleaner, gas station attendant and dishwasher. In 1975 at age 25 he purchased his first sandwich shop. In 1985 opened Sushi Boat, 389 Geary St.(Union Square).  1993 opened Lori's  Diner in three locations, Sutter St. Mason and North Point. In  2003 he saved the  nostalgic Sears Fine Food noted for their silver dollar sized Swedish pancakes. Man Kim pointed out that hard work and having integrity are key ingredients to success. .

Man Kim gave the students valuable information about getting and keeping a job. He stressed the importance of being on time even and being honest! He told them the story of how he purchased 3 different alarm clocks to make sure he was always on time! Several members of P&P will have summer jobs at one of his locations!

 GATEWAY TO HIGHER EDUCATION!

Tannis Reinhertz, CCSF Department Chair of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies had a great time visiting the YMCA. She found out that Neal Hatten, Associate Executive Director at the Y had her father as his instructor while attending Bayview Elementary School. Talk about a small world after all!

Tannis gave P&P an overview of the Associate Degree and Certificate Program in Culinary Art and Hospitality. She made it clear the reading, writing and math are necessary essentials for succeeding in the program. It was during this meeting with Tannis that P&P decided to have an Iron Chef Competition which she whole heartily encouraged!

P&P enjoyed their visit with Tannis and looking forward to having her as a judge for the Iron Chef Competition!
You will find out who the winner is in our May blog!

VALUABLE INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES WITH CASEY NEUBURGER, INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL

 

Casey Neuburger, Director of Human Resources InterContinental Hotel giving valuable tips of interviewing for a job.

 

P&P listening attentively as Casey speaks!

 

 P&P share what they've learned!

Thanks Casey, P&P looks forward to their summer employment opportunity with InterContinental

  SAN FRANCISCO ACHIEVERS PARTNER WITH P&P!

Primed & Prepped Hosted a dinner evening for San Francisco Achievers.San Francisco Achiever's goal is to promote student achievement and personal growth through intervention, scholarship, and education for African-American male scholars. Henry Safarit, Founder, (standing next to Ricky in beginning of video) was delighted to bring along seven of his young men and 4 staff members to meet P&P. One of his students joined P&P, a new Partnership was born.

Chef Berlin takes a moment to describe the nights menu with a little help from some of the P&P students.

Roasted Prime Rib in Au Jus sauce

Ginger glazed carrots with hot house asparagus!

Primed & Prepped enjoy hosting dinners to see people delight in what they cook!

DINNER & A TOUR AT INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL WITH CASEY NEUBURGER &

Primed & Prepped was invited to dinner and a tour of the InterContinental Hotel.

Greetings the students is Vincent Latigue, Area Director of Safety and Security, who gave a riveting talk about the importance of education and personal development. The students couldn't take their eyes off of him. Seated next to him is Shelia Middleton, Supervisor of Housekeeping. Sheila also told how she worked her way up the career ladder. Against the wall is Peter Koehler, General Manager, and Casey Neuburger, Director of Human Resources whom the students have had several encounters with and are very comfortable in their presence.

The students and Chef Berlin had a great time meeting Chef Daniel Corey, Luce Chef de Cuisine. We have been invited to their Ultimate Clash where five InterContinental Hotels, five students chefs compete for the title. The Chef Students are from Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Puerto Rico and San Francisco. What an exciting time for P&P!

As part of their Career Pathway Training,Casey is showing them one of the guest rooms as he describes and explains the features.

The students had an opportunity to hear how this gentleman moved from dishwasher to Kitchen Manager.

 Thanks InterContinental!

DINNER & A TOUR AT  SAN FRANCISCO CITY COLLEGE WITH CHEF NG

 

Primed &Prepped had dinner at the main Cafeteria at CCSF prepared by students in their Culinary Arts Hospitality Program. After dinner we had a extensive tour lead by Chef Ng. What an incredible experience for P&P!

Chef Ng is giving Primed & Prepped a tour of the kitchen facilities explaining how the pastry department works!

Thanks Chef Ng!

P&P is seeking interested young men 15-19 years of age to participate in our 8-week Summer Program starting June 2- July 30, 2014.  Space is limited so don't delay in getting registered!

 

For more information please contact Kelly Armstrong at the Bayview YMCA (415) 822-7728 or email karmstrong@ymcasf.org.

PRIMED & PREPPED IS OVERCOMED WITH APPRECIATION!

Primed & Prepped had the opportunity to thank some key supporters at our Annual Appreciation Dinner. It included Faz Poursohi, Faz Restaurants, Man Kim, Lori's Diner, Sears Fine Food and Golden Gate Grill & Bar and Casey Neuburger, Director of Human Resources, InterContinental Hotel.

Faz prepared the dessert for the dinner...  Lemon Cheese Cake topped with Quince Preserves.  YUMMY! You can always have some when you visit one of his  FAZ locations.

 Gina Former  also Congratulated and Thanked Faz for his many contributions to Primed & Prepped! Faz was our go to guy when we first opened the kitchen. He helped us with ordering the supplies and equipment that was needed!

Man Kim is the epitome of a generous person. Primed & Prepped is truly blessed to have him on our team!

 Man Kim was humbled by our show of appreciation. The young men of Primed & Prepped adore him! His Golden Gate Grill Restaurant is one of their favorite restaurants. During the Holiday Season he invited them for dinner where they could order anything on the menu and that was a treat they'll never forget!

Casey Neuburger is committed to supporting Primed & Prepped. His dedication goes beyond his work at the Intercontinental Hotel the place where President Obama stays when he's in town! I love saying that!

Casey came with several co-workers that included: Ulysses Skyes,Conference Service Manager, Vince Latigue, Area Director of Saftey & Security, Peter Koehler, Regional Director of Operations, Jared Lamb,  Engineer was also present but not in this photo along with Kelly and P&P student.

P&P guest table  enjoying great food and conversation!

This was a room full of joyous people, it was a great event!

Chef Berlin ran a tight ship preparing food for 150 plus guest. P&P students learned some valuable skills and lessons during this time.

The Menu: Cherry Cabernet Arline Chicken Breast, Tarragon Salmon with Cranberry Chutney, Sage Au gratin Potatoes, Risotto with Yogurt and Pears, Broccolirabe with Shitake and Tree Mushrooms

Chef Berlin  showing P&P student how to prepare a display mount for the fruit and cheese!

Assorted Imported Cheeses and fruit from Green Leaf Produce 
Thanks Georgette!

On large events like this one Chef Berlin brought in Chef DJana Kirkland, one of his business associates ,  who also taught P&P students some tricks of the trade!

Patricia Garcia,  Bayview Y's HR Administrative Associate, Lyslynn Lacoste, BMagic Director, Kelly, Sherrice Dorsey-Smith, DCYF Senior Program Officer and Jesus Martinez, Bayview Y Peer Advocate where on hand enjoying the night's event!

Great Job Guys!

Gina, thank you for all you've done for  P&P, you will be missed!
We will definitely do a special Vegan dinner
for you real soon!

A special THANKS to Toni Brock for the wonderful photographs!

P&P is seeking interested young men 15-19 years of age to participate in our 8-week Summer Program starting June 2.  Space is limited so don't delay in getting registered!

For more information please contact Kelly Armstrong at the Bayview YMCA (415) 822-7728 or email karmstrong@ymcasf.org.