The MWFA is proud to announce 30th awarding of MWFA scholarships. This year’s scholarships were awarded November 7th at the annual Scholarship meeting. Chef Peter Balodimas was present as guest speaker addressing the audience. Peter’s message on pursuing a dream and not giving up when you hit downfalls came from the heart. He spoke of his start at 13 when his father sent him to work at his friend’s restaurant with hopes he’d give up the foolish idea of becoming a chef. After all the family had a successful funeral business which he could take over. The harder he was pushed the more Peter wanted to pursue his dream. His stories of successes and failures proved you can do what you really want to as long as you’re willing to continue to work hard for your goal. (…)
