The Odyssey Foundation, created by Mark and Virginia Martino in February 2005 is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3), 509 (a)(1) under the Congressional District Programs, sharing its federal tax status: Tax Identification Number 65-0970090.

The purpose of forming The Odyssey Foundation is to build a scholarship program that will assist in sustaining various arts: the visual arts, the culinary arts and the International Wine Guild. Its first focus is with the culinary arts due to the loyal support and guidance from the Las Vegas Odyssey participating chefs and restaurants.

The art of culinary excellence is the cornerstone of The Odyssey Lifestyle. That being said, the future to uphold the standard is found in the institution of education for the creation of future masters.

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Las Vegas features a world-class training center and represents a union of the finest in European and North American culinary arts training programs available today.

"The Odyssey Foundation Scholarship Fund plays an important role with Le Cordon Bleu, Las Vegas in allowing students most in need to pursue their dream of becoming an executive chef,” states Jennifer White, past president of the College of Culinary Arts. “Scholarship money allows students to concentrate on learning and honing their culinary skills because it absorbs some of the financial burdens that come with being a full-time student."

For information on The Odyssey Foundation call 702.257.2345

 THE ODYSSEY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS

2006

$1,000 scholarships were awarded to the following Le Cordon Bleu, Las Vegas students:

David Duvall
Award of Excellence

Jeffrey Mueller
Award of Excellence

The $2,500  “Over Achiever Award 2006” was presented to Jeffrey Mueller at the Le Cordon Bleu Commencement Ceremonies, November 18 at Cashman Field.


Also recognized were the following students:

Kevin Bragg, Certificate of Achievement
Julianne Hildago, Certificate of Achievement
Keith Sutton, Certificate of Achievement
Autumn West-Flieger, Certificate of Achievement

2005

$1,000 scholarships were awarded to the following Le Cordon Bleu, Las Vegas students:

Mary H. Darby
Award of Excellence

Cheryl L. Roulo
Award of Excellence

The $2,500  “Over Achiever Award 2005” was presented to Cheryl L. Roulo at the Masters Dinner, November 4 at The Four Seasons Hotel.


Also recognized were the following students:

Jayson Blanset, Certificate of Achievement
Ryan Landau, Certificate of Achievement
April H. Prahl, Certificate of Achievement
David F. Weyant, Certificate of Achievement

2004

$1,000 scholarships were awarded to the following Le Cordon Bleu, Las Vegas students:

Scott Ghormley
Award of Excellence

Margaret Nugnes
Award of Excellence

Steven Ginsberg
Award of Excellence

Alfred “Chip” Miller
Award of Excellence

The $2,500  “Over Achiever Award 2004” was presented to Alfred “Chip” Miller at the Masters Dinner, November 5 at The Four Seasons Hotel.


Also recognized were the following students:

Laura Kay Qualls, Certificate of Achievement
Kristee Bush, Certificate of Achievement
Matthew Poe, Certificate of Achievement