Tuesday 19^th February 2013 at Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club from 8:30am to 1pm.

There will be many keynote speakers presenting on pertinent information necessary to conduct business in 2013. See  Symposium Schedule of Events 2013 .

Some important highlights are:

·         Health Care Reform

·         Delaware’s NEW Health Care Exchange Package

·         2013 State Legislative Overview

·         Etc.

The day will begin with a continental breakfast, followed by the educational sessions and networking time for Allied and Restaurant Members. We will conclude with our Annual Member lunch where the Governor will address the group.

For more information or to RSVP for the day please click Symposium RSVP Form 2013 or call the DRA at (302)738-2545.

Allied members interested in sponsorship opportunities for the event, please view details Symposium Exhibitor & Sponsorship Information 2013 or call the DRA at (302)738-2545.

You don’t want to miss this one!

11th Annual Cornerstone Awards

Monday 12th November 2012

6pm to 9pm

Dover Downs Hotel & Conference Center

Go to the invitation link below for more information

Cornerstone Awards Invitation-Side 1

Cornerstone Invitation Side 2

RSVP Deadline is November 2^nd

RSVP to the event using the following form: Cornerstone Awards RSVP Form

Week 4 Activity

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Food safety is one of the most important issues in the restaurant and foodservice industry throughout the year, and is receiving particular attention this time of year. As part of the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) continuing efforts to educate the industry and the public about food safety best practices, National Food Safety Month (NFSM) will be held for the 18^th consecutive year this September.

Restaurants serve 130 million patrons each day, making the industry’s role in food safety critical. The NFSM campaign underscores the importance of training employees in safe food handling practices.

The Delaware Restaurant Association supports the NFSM campaign and encourages all restaurants in Delaware to participate. “Food safety training is a journey rather than a destination, and should be an ongoing process in every restaurant, every day,” said Carrie Leishman, President & CEO, Delaware Restaurant Association. “The NFSM materials are designed to be used in quick, in-store huddles to keep food safety top of mind for all employees.”

This year’s NFSM theme is “Be Safe, Don’t Cross-Contaminate,” focusing on best practices for avoiding the spread of pathogens from one food or surface to another. Weekly training activity areas are: personal hygiene; hand-washing; cleaning and sanitizing surfaces; preventing cross-contamination during storage, preparation, and cooking; and preventing cross-contact of food allergens. These materials and more are available for free download at www.foodsafetymonth.com.

Three quick tips include:

1. Wash your hands. There is no substitution for frequent and proper hand-washing when it comes to preventing cross-contamination.

2. Keep foods apart. The most basic way to prevent cross-contamination is to keep raw and ready-to-eat food away from each other during storage and preparation.

3. Beware of cross-contact. Food allergies are a serious issue and require special attention. Prep food for customers with food allergies in separate areas.

Delaware Restaurant Association will be hosting a number of activities and events.

·         Food Handler Training

·         ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Training

·         Governor’s Food Safety Awards (September 26^th 2012)

Because the ServSafe program is developed by the NRA, rather than a private enterprise, proceeds go toward helping improve the foodservice industry through research and education.

National Food Safety Month 2012 is sponsored by SCA, a global hygiene company and makers of the Tork® brand of away-from-home paper products.

SAVE THE DATE

The Delaware Restaurant Association invites you to play in our

3^rd Annual DRA Beer, Bocce & BBQ

Date: Monday June 11^th, 2012

Time: 3pm to 7pm

Where: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

# 6 Cannery Village Center
Milton, DE 19968

DETAILS

$300 per team (4 people per team): Includes tourney entry, food and beer.                                          

*Teams are limited to Restaurant Members only. Allied Members are encouraged to come out to support your favorite team and/or charity and network.

Registration due by June 1^st

Championship Bocce Cup awarded to the winning team to proudly display!

Themes Team Costumes (HIGHLY ENCOURAGED): Prizes awarded for the best costumes

$25 Spectator Tickets: Includes beer, food and good times

PORTION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT BENEFITS A NON-PROFIT CHARITY OF CHOICE

 For more information, contact Carrie Leishman                                                                                                           

(302)738-2545 or (302) DRA 2545 or carrie@delawarerestaurant.org

  Here are just some of the interesting tidbits that we got at the event:

  Delaware’s Health Benefit Exchange   Health Benefit Exchange

Federal health care reform directs states to set up health insurance marketplaces called “Health Benefit Exchanges” that will enable individuals, families and employers to purchase health insurance from a range of commercial insurers offering a variety of plans beginning in 2014.

New Legal & Labor Threats Affecting the Restaurant Industry  Employment Law Update

Tip pooling/tip credit reporting, discrimination, union organizing, I-9 compliance and recent Supreme Court decisions affecting wage and hour laws are just a few of the important topics operators need to understand to protect their businesses.

The Governor will once again be there to kick things off, and we’ll have many keynote speakers presenting on pertinent information necessary to conduct business in 2012.

Some important highlights are:

·         Health Exchanges in Delaware

·         New federal labor laws

·         Current labor issues in the state

·         2011 Recycling law update, as well as case studies of restaurants who have implemented recycling programs such as food waste recycling.

The day will begin with a continental breakfast, followed by the educational sessions and networking time for Allied and Restaurant Members. We will conclude with our annual member lunch.

For more information or to RSVP for the day please click HERE or call the DRA at (302)738-2545.

Allied members interested in sponsorship opportunities for the event, please view details HERE or call the DRA at (302)738-2545

You don’t want to miss this one!

Monday 14th November 2011

6pm to 9pm

Dover Downs Hotel & Conference Center

Go to the invitation link below for more information

Cornerstone Awards Invitation-Side 1

Cornerstone Awards Invitation-Side 2

RSVP Deadline is October 25th

RSVP to the event using the following form: Cornerstone Awards RSVP Form

Health inspectors know that food can easily become unsafe if utensils and equipment are not handled the right way. Wash your hands after handling dirty utensils and equipment, and before handling clean items.

All of the free training activities and posters are created for the restaurant and foodservice industry to help reinforce proper food safety practices and procedures. The free National Food Safety Education Month materials are based on the ServSafe ® food safety training and certification program. The materials communicate concepts clearly and quickly to employees, and activities can be completed in less than 10 minutes.

Please click the following links to access your activity.

Week 5 Activity-English

Week 5 Activity- Spanish

Health inspectors know that food can become contaminated if it is not stored right. Always store food in containers made for food. Make sure containers are covered. Include a label with the name of the food and a use-by or expiration date.

 All of the free training activities and posters are created for the restaurant and foodservice industry to help reinforce proper food safety practices and procedures. The free National Food Safety Education Month materials are based on the ServSafe ® food safety training and certification program. The materials communicate concepts clearly and quickly to employees, and activities can be completed in less than 10 minutes.

Please click the following links to access your activity.

Week 4 Activity- English

Week 4 Activity-Spanish

If your company is interested in sponsorship, please contact Carrie at the DRA (302)738-2545. 

Cornerstone Awards Nomination Form 2011

Health inspectors know that food can become unsafe if you do not clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces the right way. Always clean the surface, rinse the surface, sanitize the surface, and let it air-dry.

All of the free training activities and posters are created for the restaurant and foodservice industry to help reinforce proper food safety practices and procedures. The free National Food Safety Education Month materials are based on the ServSafe ® food safety training and certification program.

The materials communicate concepts clearly and quickly to employees, and activities can be completed in less than 10 minutes.

Please click the following links to access your activity.

Week 3 Activity-English

Week 3 Activity-Spanish

Health inspectors know that poor personal hygiene can cause a foodborne illness. Wash your hands before putting on gloves and change them at right times. Avoid touching your body and then touching food.

All of the free training activities and posters are created for the restaurant and foodservice industry to help reinforce proper food safety practices and procedures. The free National Food Safety Education Month materials are based on the ServSafe ® food safety training and certification program.

 The materials communicate concepts clearly and quickly to employees, and activities can be completed in less than 10 minutes.

Please click the following links to access your activity.

Week 2 Activity - English

Week 2 Activity- Spanish

A health inspection shows whether you are acting safely. Be polite, friendly and positive during your inspection. Be ready to show the inspector what you do and how you do it.

All of the free training activities and posters are created for the restaurant and foodservice industry to help reinforce proper food safety practices and procedures. The free National Food Safety Education Month materials are based on the ServSafe ® food safety training and certification program. The materials communicate concepts clearly and quickly to employees, and activities can be completed in less than 10 minutes.

Please click the following links to access your activity.

Week 1 Activity-English

Week 1 Activity- Spanish