Military Hospitality Alliance (MHA) Chapter 



President: CMSgt William Garner, II, CPFM, CFE, PHR 

First Vice President: MSgt Damion Peterson, MCFE, CHM, CPFM 
 
Second Vice President: MSgt Jesus Camacho, MCFE, CHM, CPFM 
 
Immediate Past President: CMSgt Steve Ray, MCFE, CHM, CPFM 

Contact Information:
Military Hospitality Alliance Chapter
William Garner
1040 Boxer Pass Dr.
Schertz, TX 78154
Garner.w@sbcglobal.net
www.mha1.org

Next MHA Event:

Thursday September 24th – Friday September 25th
L’Enfant Hotel, Washington DC
Enlisted Aides and MWR Seminar
$125 per person (excluding meals and lodging)
Register at www.mha1.org by 1 September

This two day event will feature a variety of companies showcasing their products and providing the latest culinary training. You will leave the seminar with information on the latest technology and products as well as new skills and resources to put to use when you return to your installation.

Friday September 25th
Marine Barracks Washington, 8th & I Streets
Joint Training Session
1100 – 1630
$15 per person (included for Seminar registrants)
Register with pasternackn@usmc-mccs.org by 11 September

While spending an afternoon at the historic Marine Barracks you will get a chance to see the latest in cooking technology and learn about the latest culinary trends. Also, Chef Walter Scheib, the former White House Executive Chef, and now “America’s Chef” will be the afternoon keynote speaker for this half day of training. You can visit Chef Scheib’s website at www.theamericanchef.com.

Saturday September 26th
Marine Barracks Washington, 8th & I Streets
Military Culinary Competition
0730 – 1700

Come out and watch the military teams compete in the 6th Military Culinary Competition. This mystery basket competition pits the best military cooks in the Department of Defense against each other, vying for an assortment of prizes. Cooking starts at 0730 continues throughout the day. The awards presentation will take place at 1700. Throughout the day there will also be educational demonstrations from various food service companies. Also “Barracks Row” will once again be hosting their Oktoberfest on Saturday so there will be lots to see beyond the Military Culinary Competition.

For more information on any of these sessions please go to www.mha1.org  or contact Nancy Pasternack at pasternackn@usmc-mccs.org . 
 
You may also click here to download the registration form!