Invitation - Chaine des Rotisseurs

23 July 2013Confrérie de la Chaîne des RôtisseursInternational Society of Gastronomes – Created by King Louis IX in 1248Sidney I. Lee, M.D., Bailli701 15 th Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816chainesid@gmail.comDear Confrères,This year the Honolulu chapter is organizing the ChaîneHawaii/Pacific Islands Regional Assemblage. Our events havealways been on Oahu, but this year a unique opportunity haspresented itself. The 2013 Assemblage will be held at the FourSeasons Resort Hualālai on the Kona coast of Hawaii. This willallow for greater participation by the Big Island Bailliage tosupport the chapter's growth. It will also allow us to have anevent at a property that is widely regarded as one of the finestresorts in the world.We will have the honor of having our Kama'aina Bailli Délégué,George Brown, in attendance to perform our inductionceremony. In addition, other Chaîne national officers will also bepresent.The festivities begin with a welcome reception on Friday evening.Saturday hosts an officers’ breakfast meeting, followed by aninduction ceremony and gala dinner in the evening, and thenlate night dancing afterwards. On Sunday, we will have an alohaalfresco dining experience to bid farewell to old and new friends.We have very favorable hotel rates for a very limited amount ofrooms, with most of our rooms reserved for Saturday and Sundaynights to align with our planned events. Please contact KimiMatar as soon as possible to secure your lodging.Vive la Chaîne,Sid LeeBailli, Honolulu Chapter

2013 Hawaii/Pacific Islands Regional AssemblageFriday‐Sunday, September 27-29, 2013Four Seasons Resort Hualālai, Kona, Big Island of Hawaii72-100 Ka`ūpūlehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 U.S.A.Schedule of EventsFriday, September 27, 2013: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWelcome Reception and Dine Around - Beach Tree LawnGather together for a reception welcoming everyone to theFour Seasons Resort Hualālai at historic Ka`ūpūlehu on theBig Island of Hawaii. There is no scheduled dinner for thisevening, but the resort offers a choice of three restaurants and two ocean-side lounges withcreative menus that reflect the changing of the seasons and the bounty of Hawaii’s farmsand coasts. Please make your own Dine Around reservations.Dress code: Resort attire with ribbonsReception is $35 per person.Saturday, September 28, 2013: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMChaîne Officers Meeting – Mauna Kea RoomContinental breakfast will be served.Dress code: Casual attire with ribbonsSaturday, September 28, 2013: 5:30 PM – 1:00 AMGala Evening – Garden Lawn and Hualālai Ballroom• 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM: Champagne Reception• 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM: Induction Ceremony• 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Gala Dinner• 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM: Afterparty w/DJ and dancingDress code: Black Tie-Optional with ribbons$250 per member/$260 per guestSunday, September 29, 2013: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMTaste of Hawaii – Seashell Pool DeckOur finale will be an alfresco walk aroundculinary event with wine and chef’s tastingstations. This celebration of epicureanexcellence will showcase the finest food andwine of the world-renowned Four Seasons ResortHualālai.Dress code: Resort attire with ribbons$135 per person1

2013 Hawaii/Pacific Islands Regional AssemblageFriday‐Sunday, September 27-29, 2013Four Seasons Resort Hualālai, Kona, Big Island of Hawaii72-100 Ka`ūpūlehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 U.S.A.Hotel InformationALL CHAÎNE RATE HOTEL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE THROUGH KIMI MATAR by July 25 th .PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH HOTEL NIGHTS (FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND/OR SUNDAY NIGHT).Chaîne Guest Rooms (635 sq. ft.):· Chaîne rate: $350 plus taxes & fees per night· Note: The rooms set aside for Chaîne members consists of a random mix of Ocean GolfView, Partial Ocean-View, Ocean-View, and Prime Ocean-View rooms.King or two double beds - the type of bed cannot be guaranteed.Chaîne Suites for either a 2 or 3 night stay during the September 27-29 Assemblage:· Superior Suite – Ocean Golf View (1,050 sq. ft.):Chaîne rate: $1150 plus taxes & fees per night· Superior Suite – Ocean View (1,050 sq. ft.):Chaîne rate: $1600 plus taxes & fees per night· Note: Higher suite categories are available upon request.--------------------------------------------------------------------------ADDITIONAL HOTEL INFORMATIONCheck-in Time 3:00 pmCheck-out Time 12:00 pm· Separate hotel room accounts need to be set up in advance no later than ourdeadline of July 25, 2013.· Chaîne hotel rate/reservation guaranteed upon receipt of credit card.· There are a very limited number of rooms set aside for Chaîne members.· Airport shuttle information is available upon request.· Hotel property is ten minutes from airport.RSVP for hotel lodging by July 25, 2013 to Kimi Matar.Questions about booking a hotel room?Please contact Kimi Matar at 808-728-6002 or Kimi@HonoluluSocialDiary.com.3