VOC Crew Chef: DeDe Williams
Alex Schupp • May 31, 2016
VOC Crew Chef: DeDe Williams
We like to put different VOC volunteer leaders in the spotlight in order to recognize the inspiring work they do to care for Colorado's outdoors. Here, we are excited to feature Crew Chef, DeDe Williams!
Good food = happy campers.
Behind every meal that is served on VOC a project, there is a volunteer Crew Chef with a unique story. Here's DeDe's story.
DeDe first became a VOC Crew Chef in 2009, after having served as a Crew Chef Helper on a 4-day project in Ouray.
"On that project, I worked with one of the most outstanding people I've ever met: Tom Ledgerwood," said DeDe. "Tom showed me how to plan a meal, how to shop, what to pack, and how to cook and clean up." After working with Tom on several more VOC projects, DeDe decided to become a head crew chef.
DeDe is a big advocate of VOC's overnight projects, and encourages everyone she meets to try the experience at least once. "The people are wonderful, you make new friends, and the food is very good. I think we make the best coffee over the camp stove using old fashioned percolators!"
Although being a Crew Chef requires getting up before sunrise to prepare breakfast, and working late to finish the dishes, Dede says having volunteers thank her for filling their bellies makes it all worth it.
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