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Food Notes
The New York Times
Vol.CXLII.....No. 49,231
Wednesday, February 3, 1993
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The Waiters Association
is a new organization founded by Vivienne Wildes and Gerald
Foley, two former waiters who met while they ere working at
the Triangle Restaurant in Mountaintop, Pa. The association's
aim is to make restaurant service a serious career and provide
help with training to help the estimated 1.8 million people
who work as waiters achieve recognition.
Ms. Wildes was the director
of personnel for many years at eh Inn at Little Washington, in
Washington, Va., and Mr. Foley was food and beverage manager for
Richmond Hill, an inn in Asheville, N.C. They are now co-directors
of the new association, based in Takoma Park, Md.
Through its newsletter, the
association will keep members informed about news and job openings
in the industry. A group insurance plan is also being developed.
Membership in the association
is $20, which includes a subscription to the newsletter. The
newsletter alone is $15. For more information, call (800) 437-7842.
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