Chaîne des Rôtisseurs - Chaine des Rotisseurs

HAWAII PACIFIC ISLANDS REGION NEWSLETTER FALL 2014KATHRYN NICHOLSON, Bailli, Kauai/OahuTheKauai/OahuBailliagehad abusy andfun filledyear.We’veenjoyeda varietyof socialeventsandcontinue to increase our professionaland non-professional membership. In2013, we tasted Sake and Shochu, wesmoked fine cigars and learned aboutthe nuances of Scotch whisky, we had avisit from a Washington winemaker andwe dined with Thomas Jefferson atMonticello. In addition, the “2013Paniolo Summer BBQ” raised $2000for the KCC Culinary Arts StudentScholarship Fund, made possible byChevalier George Norcross’ donation tothe Chaîne Foundation. The Kauai/Oahu Summer BBQ will continue theChaîne Foundation’s mission to supportthe education of young chefs in theHonolulu community.The Chaîne des Rotisseursrecognizes and gives appreciation toretiring Kauai/Oahu Bailli, MauriceNicholson, for his years of service anddedication to the Chaîne. As you know,the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is a volunteerorganization, so we should be verygrateful to the regional officers andlocal officers who donate long hours tokeep the Hawaii/Pacific Islands RegionChaîne des Rôtisseurs successful andgrowing. I look forward to maintainingthe Chaîne’s presence in the communityand providing interesting andeducational events for the membership.Filling Maurice Nicholson and MarkMonoscalco’s shoes will be a challenge,but then, I prefer Louboutins!Seriously, the Kauai/Oahu has a greatBoard of Directors with lots of energyand exciting ideas.A special thank you to theoutgoing Kauai/Oahu executivecommittee “team” who haveenthusiastically participated inorganizing the past Kauai/Oahu events.Vice Chancelier-Argentier HonoraireAida Paulin has made Colorado herfavorite address, but Aida still retainsher membership in the Kauai/OahuChapter. Vice Conseiller GastronomiqueHonoraire Kathy Stafford continues tolend a hand helping to set-up events.New Kauai/Oahu officersinclude Vice Echanson Honoraire JohnMagauran who has been promoted tothe important position of ViceChancelier-Argentier. Kelly Sanders,Area Managing Director of WaikikiStarwood Hotels and Resorts, is the newKauai/Oahu Vice Chargé de Missions(membership) and he’s alreadyresponsible for bringing in fiveprofessional members. Vice ConseillerGastronomique Chef Alan Casupang isCordon Bleu trained in Paris and aCertified Sommelier. Chef DonatoLoperfido, owner/operator of Flavorsof Italy Hawaii, has been promoted toVice Echanson where he’ll helpoversee and select wines for ourevents. Donna Bebber, ExecutiveDirector of the Hawaii Pops, has takenon the task of becoming our new ViceChargée de Presse who’ll write ourarticles for the Gastronome magazine.Last but not least, Vice ConseillerCulinaire Chef Eric Leterc, ExecutiveChef of The Pacific Club, will continueto donate his culinary expertise andexperience to our events. Pleaseintroduce yourself to Kauai/Oahu’sBoard of Directors at events and shareyour thoughts and ideas.Kauai/Oahu will toast theholidays Saturday, December 6, at theMoana Surfrider, Beach House with anexquisite black tie induction dinner.Mark your calendars and join us tocelebrate at the Beach House with newand old friends. Kauai/Oahu ChefRôtisseurs Ryan Loo, Beach HouseExecutive Chef, is creating a specialHoliday menu just for us.2015 events are already in theplanning stages and we look forward toanother exciting new year. Casual andeducational Mondiale du Vin dinnersare in the works, as well as formaldinners. The Kauai/Oahu Bailliagecontinues to attract new enthusiasticmembers who share the Chaîne desRôtisseurs’ appreciation of gourmetcuisine and wines. We’re honored tohave added new faces to the rosterrecently, either by new membership orreinstatement. The Board of Directorswill do our best to continue offeringChaîne des Rôtisseurs events thatsurprise, please, and educate the Kauai/Oahu membership. Cheers!Vive le Chaîne!Mrs. Kathryn Nicholson, BailliKauai/Oahu Bailliage11