Events


BEST OF THE MESS 2012


Best of the Mess Flyer
Best of the Mess Team Entry Form
BOM 2012 Sponsorship Package

The Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund (CPOSF) is pleased to announce the second annual Best of the Mess competition

Special thanks goes out to all our sponsors from last year's event.



2011 Best of the Mess video clip (58 secs.)
Photos from last year's event


This is a competitive culinary event for qualified U. S. Navy Culinary Specialists on February 10, 2012 at the Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel in Virginia Beach, VA. Only five teams will be chosen to compete, one of which will be the returning champion team from USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71).

The rules are simple:

• Teams must be comprised of 3 Navy Culinary Specialists
• All team members must be E6 or below
• Teams will be provided with specific instructions for preparation of the evening fare by expert Chefs from the Culinary Institute of Virginia
• Judging will be provided by top rated Chefs from the region
• Audience members will be allowed to taste each entry and vote for their "People's Choice"

Who May attend?

• This event is open to everyone, service members and the public are cordially invited
• Tickets are $40 each, 2 for $75 and includes food and two drink tickets. A DJ will be present and dancing will follow the presentation of awards
• Dress code for the evening is coat and tie / cocktail attire
• Some sponsorship levels include free tables

What else will there be?

• A silent auction
• A donation table
• A 50/50 raffle

Tickets are available for online order.

Tickets will be issued at the event. While buying tickets through PayPal please provide the names of those picking up tickets under "Special instructions"

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