Red Roof Inn / GM gets ServSafe@ Certified

The Center for faith-based and community learning located in Charlottesville, Virginia says "Congratulations" to Yolunda Armstrong, General Manager of the Red Roof Inn. Ms. Armstrong was in our class last month and proved why she holds the leadership position that she does at one of the best hotels in Charlottesville,VA.

The Red Roof Inn is located in the heart of the University of Virginia community at the corner. Ms Armstrong says there are some real upgrades in their future, but even now "this Hotel has a great location" with a great view of the City from its top floors.

This is another good reason why you should plan to come visit Charlottesville for the 2011 Fall Season. The Virginia Film Festival offers a great opportunity and excuse to do so,"right now".

Bounce & Play,Others /ServSafe@ Certified

The Center for faith-based and community learning located in Charlottesville, Virginia thank the folk at Bounce&Play for their commitment to excellence. Over this past summer the employees at Bounce & Play, Lunch Box, and many others attended food safety class with Chef Ralph Brown Sr.

The young folk there were very excited about getting ServSafe@ Certified, and being ready to take their business to the next level serving good food. We wish them much success with this new concept of family fun, and we can't wait to see many more locations around the country.

Chef Ameera / BET AWARDS guest & performers

The Center for faith-based and community learning located in Charlottesville, Virginia is proud to announce that Chef Ameera will be "the Celebrity Chef" on Sunday, June 26,2011. She will be preparing food for the Black Entertainment Television performers & guests during the "BET AWARDS SHOW".

You must go to her facebook page or website (www.chefameera.com) for more information, but we are excited with and for her. This is a great opportunity for her to demonstrate her unique cuisine and skills as a Culinary Chef. I am sure the folk at BET will not be disappointed with their choice of Chef Ameera as their "Chef to the Stars".

Chef Ameera, "Celebrity Chef to the Stars", Welcome!

The Center for faith-based and community learning located in Charlottesville, Virginia wish to announce a partnership with the Chef Ameera of Los Angeles to create more opportunities for women. Chef Ameera has been asked to be the spokes person for RBCI to encourage more women to become Private Chefs. She is a perfect example of what you can achieve if you "never give up on your dreams". More about Chef Ameera's story can be found at her website: www.chefameera.com ,or call Chef Ralph (434)806-9762.

"Coming to America", E-Coli, "deadly strain"?

The Center for faith-based and community learning located in Charlottesville, Virginia is "tracking a killer". Along with everyone else in the food safety business we at RBCI are paying close attention to the news about "Germany's E-coli Outbreak". It appears that it is not just "coming to America", but has arrived, and four people so far have been hospitalized.

Women are most susceptible according to news reports, "because of their diets". Simple, they eat more salads than men, especially with sprouts and stuff on them. Now would be a great time for those restaurant owners who were contemplating signing up for our Food Safety classes to do so. Our next class is at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, 1701-A Allied Street, in Charlottesville, VA 22903.

"Minority Business Summit" / at Omni Hotel

The Center for faith-based and community learning located in Charlottesville, Virginia registered for the Charlottesville "Minority Business Summit" at the Omni Hotel on Monday, May 23, 2011. Chef Ralph Brown Sr attended representing RBCI, this event was sponsored by the "Dialogue On Race".

The attendees gathered for an opening session featuring Dr Fairchild from the Darden School of Business at UVa. Then they went to breakout sessions with a nice lunch in between in the Omni Atrium. The day was productive, packed with new insights, data, and clear choices for new and old business owners in the Charlottesville Community. The session began with remarks by Mayor Dave Norris, he also introduced the City Manager who kicked off the event. See news story from The Newsplex CBS 19 below:

RBCI /at the Germanna Twin Office Park

The Center for faith-based and community learning located in Charlottesville, Virginia is happy to announce that our first class hosted by Higher Praise Ministries at the Germanna Twin Office Park was a great success.

Higher Praise Christian Church is located in the Germanna Twin Office Park on the first floor. They have a great worship center and additional space for classes and dinning. Rev Catherine Parker is the Pastor of Higher Praise Ministries, a small mission that began only a few years ago, but is now growing and moving on to bigger and better things by the grace of God.

Our ServSafe@ Food Safety Class is scheduled for the Fredericksburg area only once a month. The Germanna Twin Office Building is located only fifteen miles west of Fredericksburg on Route 3. This very fine facility and the great hospitality of the HPCC allows us to "serve our very best, one client at a time". Each student is made to feel at home with easy access to restrooms, break areas, and nearby restaurants.

We look forward to God's increase as more and more people learn, and understand how important it is to "serve food safely". The laws that govern restaurants and food service facilities do not always apply to non-profits in the same way. We now have a grant from the Bamma Works Fund at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation which makes it more affordable ("two for one deal") and help us get the word out to those who need to know.

Please, don't wait, scroll to the bottom of this page and "enroll now". For a schedule of classes go to www.servsafe.com (find a class) put in 22903 or 22508. Thank you, you will be glad you did.