Greetings from Hawaii/Pacific Region Bailli Provincial Laurence Vogel

HAWAII PACIFIC ISLANDS REGION NEWSLETTER FALL 2007
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
Greetings from Hawaii/Pacific Region Bailli Provincial Laurence Vogel
Chers Amis,
It is entirely fitting and
proper that the Hawaii/
Pacific Regional
Assemblage take place on
the Big Island of Hawaii.
The Big Island, the
youngest of the Hawaiian
Islands, is constantly
growing and being enriched,
as molten lava erupts from
Mauna Kea and surges to
the sea. So too, our beloved
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs has, in recent memory,
undergone an “eruption” of sort. Much to our relief, the
eruptions have
stopped, and
calm has
returned. I
believe that, just
as the Big Island
of Hawaii is
flourishing, so
too, the Chaîne
here in the
United States,
under the
inspired
leadership of
Bailli Délégué
Joe Caruso, is
thriving.
One of the
many benefits
of living
thousands of
miles away from the nearest land mass is that we, here
in Hawaii, tend to chart our own steady course. We do
not get swept away with every wind promising change
or personal advancement. We just go about our
business, and do our very best in all things that we
undertake.
I am pleased and honored to be your Bailli
Provincial. I look forward to the year ahead, which I am
confident will be one that we will all look back upon
with a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
There is not doubt in my mind that we will continue to
lead the way nationally.
Here is more about Bailli Provincial Laurence Vogel as
Bailli Provincial Honoraire Robert Lee, Jr. welcomes
him into his new office.
I bid you adieu and fond aloha as I am now
semi-retired in my profession and have recommended
Chambellan Provincial
Laurence Vogel to be
the next Bailli
Provincial. Larry is
the President of Y
Hata Co in Honolulu
that distributes food
products and
equipment, serving
many of the hotels
and restaurants in the
Pacific area and
likewise the military.
He has been a great
help to the Honolulu
chapter, and six of
his staff are Chaîne
members. Y Hata Co
has given
scholarships to
students and the
Chaîne Foundation. He was honored by the Queen of
Denmark and was Knighted by her because of his
service to Denmark and Hawaii.
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HAWAII PACIFIC ISLANDS REGION NEWSLETTER FALL 2007
Our Hawaii/Pacific region is
flourishing. We have all enjoyed
the delicious food, delectable
wine, and delightful
camaraderie within our own
bailliages this past year. Here in
this newsletter you have an
opportunity to learn what
various bailliages have been doing, see what is up
and coming, and hear from our regional officers.
Looking ahead, you will have the
opportunity for a truly grand Chaîne experience at
the Regional Assemblage, orchestrated by Big
Island Bailli Wilhelm Pirngruber and the meeting
Chair, Bailli Provincial Honoraire Fred Honda at
the Hilton Waikoloa September 21-23. You should
already have your invitation that describes not only
the spectacular dinners, but also some adventurous
excursions. In addition, a number of our national
officers will be attending. They look forward to
meeting as many of you as possible.
The recent months have brought some
transitions in Chaîne leadership. Most notably,
Bailli Provincial Bob Lee stepped down, and Larry
Vogel is our new Bailli Provincial. We cannot
thank Bob Lee enough for all the tireless work he
has devoted to the Chaîne over many years, and we
know that with Bailli Provincial Larry Vogel, we
look to a continuing robust future for our region.
We also owe many thanks to Echanson Provincial
John Doty, who has provided such memorable
Mondiale events these past few years. And we are
pleased to welcome David Gochros as our
incoming Echanson Provincial. Culinaire
Provinciale Kusuma Cooray continues to do a
masterful job with the regional Jeune Commis
competition, among other roles. Also, we are
honored that our own Fred Honda is Chairman of
the National Conseil d’Honneur Committee.
Transitions, Treasured Memories, and Traditions
Judith Kellogg, Chargée de Presse Provinciale
Our local chapters continue to thrive. Bailli
Mitch Kysar has been leading the Maui chapter for
a number of years with his lively and colorful style,
but has found a worthy successor in Chris Speere,
Professor of Culinary Arts at Maui Community
College. Fred Hellekes has led the Honolulu
chapter with his magnificent events for a number of
years, and has been elevated to Chambellan
Provincial, so will continue to contribute to the
Chaîne with his usual creativity and flair. The
Honolulu chapter is in very good hands with Dr.
Garrett Saikley as new Bailli. Garrett’s
sophisticated charm and superlative taste will make
the Honolulu chapter proud. Bailli Mark
Monoscalco continues to lead the Kauai/Oahu
chapter admirably and energetically. Members
appreciate the good fun, vision, and vitality he
brings to the chapter. He has also been honored by
being appointed Chairman of the National Chaîne
Website Committee. And of course, the Big Island
is led by talented Wilhelm Pirngruber. As Food and
Beverage Director of the Hilton Waikoloa, he will
have a chance to showcase both his professional
expertise and his fine Chaîne leadership at
September’s Assemblage. Don’t miss this event!
Our vibrant Chargée de Presse Provinciale
Honoraire Julie Honda has contributed two special
features. First, Julie continues her delightful
tradition of telling us about a member who is
remarkable for some passion beyond work, food,
and wine. In this case, our Culinaire Provinciale
Kusuma Cooray, whom we know as a star in the
culinary world, is also a rising star on the dance
floor. And then, move over Ben Wood! “Julie’s
Corner” is back, with all kinds of enticing insiders’
tidbits about our members. She also offers some of
the highlights of the Chicago Assemblage in July.
The Hawaii/Pacific region was well represented!
So, enjoy learning about all the goings-on in our
very “happening” region!!
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ROBERT LEE, JR.
HAWAII PACIFIC ISLANDS REGION NEWSLETTER FALL 2007
BAILLI PROVINCIAL HONORAIRE
Bailli Provincial Laurence Vogel
was enthusiastically greeted by
the Board of Directors at the
Chicago meeting on June 30 th . I
leave the office in capable hands
as he too has risen in ranks from
Chevalier to his present office.
Chambellan Provincial Fred
Hellekes and Honolulu Bailli, Dr.
Garrett Saikley were also
inducted at the meeting with a bit
of Hawaiiana. Dames Anna Lise
Vogel and Bertie Lee presented
maile leis to our newly inducted
Provincial Officers.
Our Hawaii/Pacific Island
Region remains a separate
Region, as with the Atlantic
Caribbean Regions, and will not
be assimilated into the Far West
and South West Regions
respectively. Hawaii and the
Caribbean islands are culturally
and ethnically unique, as well as
being gastronomically distinctive
with the various fusion cuisine
and foods, besides being so
distant from the mainland.
Bailli Délégué Joe Caruso
will not be a candidate for
reelection in March 2008.
Chancelier National George
Brown will be in the running,
with Gastronome Editor Sandi
Miller as a candidate for
Chancelier. Conseiller
Gastronomique National Roger
Tracy will also be a candidate for
Bailli Délégué.
We are awaiting the
decision of the International
Committee meeting in Germany
on September 6 th as to whether
Honolulu shall be the host city
for the International Jeune
Commis Competition in October,
2009, as with the International
Sommelier Competition. If
Honolulu is selected, the
National Council Meeting will
also be held at the same time in
Honolulu. Conseiller Culinaire
National John Nihoff hopes that
Honolulu will be selected as the
host city.
I look back with
satisfaction at what has taken
place over the past few years
since I assumed Chaîne
leadership, first as Honolulu
Bailli, then Chambellan
Provincial, and finally as Hawaii/
Pacific Bailli Provincial.
It has been a pleasure for
me to be a member of the Chaîne
for the past 30 years, having met
so many friends here and at
meetings on the mainland.
I bid you a fond aloha nui
loa and mahalo, and to our
Provincial officers…
Imua La Chaîne!
Highlights of Robert Lee’s
Contributions
A successful National
Council Meeting was held
here in June 2000 due to the
hard work of our committee
members.
June 2001, the National
Jeune Commis Competition
was held in Honolulu as was
the pilot study for a National
Jeune Sommelier
Competition. The first was
then held in Las Vegas in
2002, where our candidate,
Roberto Viernes, won a
silver medal.
The Hawaii/Pacific
Region has 15 Fondateurs of
our sub-organization, the
Brillat Savarin: 13 from the
Honolulu Chapter and 2
from the Kauai/Oahu
Chapter.
There are 13 Honnoreur
Members in the U.S.
Bailliage, and the Honolulu
chapter has 4 of them.
Chef Rôtisseur Alan
Wong was selected to
represent the U.S. Bailliage
as one of the 24
International Chefs from 24
countries to be featured in
the international Chaîne
publication, Chaîne des
Rôtissseur’s Magazine.
The membership in the
Hawaii/Pacific Islands
region has increased in
number, and has included
many more Dames de la
Chaîne.
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HAWAII PACIFIC ISLANDS REGION NEWSLETTER FALL 2007
FRED HELLEKES, CHAMBELAN PROVINCIAL
The Grand Chapître and National Council Meeting may be over,
but the memories and excitement of those absolutely fabulous events in
Chicago inspired us all and have given us great energy to plan our future
events and tackle any challenge that may lay ahead.
I am delighted and honored to be a part of a great team of Officers that
under the leadership of our Bailli Provincial Laurence Vogel will guide
the affairs of our organization for the next few years.
As I look into the future, the spirit of the Chaîne will inspire our
planning, whether it’s an informal Dinner Amical or a Formal Black Tie
eight course dinner with white glove service. The concentration will be
on exceptional food, well-paired wines and impeccable service. The
planning and execution of a Chaîne event involves an extraordinary effort on the part of your Officers,
as well as the Host establishment.
I invite every member to show your support and appreciation for their efforts by attending future
functions whenever possible.
FRED HONDA, BAILLI PROVINCIAL HONORAIRE AND CHAIR, CONSEIL D’HONNEUR
The Conseil d’Honneur
Committee was established in
2003 at the National Meeting in
Philadelphia, with Jack Stewman
appointed as its first Chairman.
Two years ago, Bailli Délégué
Joseph Caruso appointed me to
chair this committee.
The purpose of this
committee is to provide an entity
within the Bailliage des Etats-
Unis that would effectively
encourage the ongoing
participation of those members
who have served the Chaîne with
distinction as senior officers, and
who no longer hold active office.
The Committee
recognizes eligible confréres who
have rendered significant service
to the Chaîne, understanding that
it is well served by the sharing of
past experiences. It serves to
make available to the Board of
Directors a cadre of talented
individuals to draw upon to
represent the Chaîne in
ceremonial situations, as well as
to serve in an advisory capacity
of the national Council. Each
year we carefully select eligible
confréres to the Conseil
d’Honneur.
At the 2007 National
Meeting, 13 new members were
approved by the Executive
Committee and by the Bailli
Délégué.
To become eligible, a
confrére is one who has served as
a National or Regional Officer
for an effective tour of duty, and
who does not currently hold one
of the aforementioned offices,
and must be a member in good
standing of the Chaîne for 10
years consecutively.
Our committee also
recognizes that there are Baillis
who have served with distinction,
20–30 or more years as Chapter
Baillis. At our next National
Meeting, we hope to recommend
an amendment to our guidelines,
to include these deserving
individuals.
I hope to share other
interesting news of the Conseil
d’Honneur committee in future
newsletters.
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HAWAII PACIFIC ISLANDS REGION NEWSLETTER FALL 2007
WILHELM PIRNGRUBER, BAILLI, HAWAII ISLANDS
Hawaii Island Bailli
Wilhelm Pirngruber
invites you all to this
year’s regional
extravaganza,
September 21-23,
with the theme
“Hawaii Pacific
Regional Assemblage
Goes Country.” You
should all have
invitations by now.
The varied food and
wine events include
Friday’s Paniolo Night, Saturday’s Black-Tie Gala,
and Sunday’s Champagne Signature Brunch.
If you want to wander beyond the luxurious
Hilton Waikoloa Village, two wonderful adventures
will help you work up an appetite. On Thursday, a
volcano excursion is available. And on Friday you
MARK MONOSCALCO, BAILLI, KAUAI/OAHU
The Kauai/Oahu Bailliage
has had a busy and fun filled year.
Our season started on September
29 as the host Bailliage for the
Hawaii/Pacific Islands Regional
Assemblage. Hilton Hawaiian
Village, Beach Resort and Spa,
Tapa Ballroom was the venue for
this gala dinner. Seventy four
Chaîne members and guests
attended and were treated to a
fabulous meal prepared by Chef
Rôtisseur Daniel LaGarde and his
can join the “Hualalai Holoholo Pinz Trek
Adventure,” which provides stunning views from
the 6,000 foot level. You can see the geologic
forces that created the islands, walk amidst a forest
of native birdsong and scramble through a lava
tube.
Best of all, the Assemblage provides a time
to cement old friendships and meet wonderful
people from other bailliages, as well as the national
officers attending. Bailli Pirngruber and his staff,
along with the event Chairman Bailli Provincial
Honoraire Fred Honda, have been working for a
year to provide us this privileged opportunity to
take advantage of the best the Chaîne can deliver.
Looking forward to spectacular food and
wine, and heart-felt camaraderie on September
21-23! Contact: Mel Macy, Vice Chancelier-
Argentier, 65-1142 Hokuula Rd., Kamuela, HI
96743, cell: (808) 960-3053
staff. The management of Hilton
Hawaiian Village led by Vice
Chancelier-Argentier Honoraire
Gary Seibert, Regional Vice
President and Managing Director,
went all out to make this event
truly memorable.
Forty three Société
Mondiale du Vin members and
guest attended “Wine 101” on
November 14 at Matters of Taste.
Master Sommelier Roberto
Viernes lectured on wine
education including a blind
tasting of two wines. Joleen Wilt,
Owner and Chef David Passanisi,
created a delicious dinner that
was served after Roberto’s
lecture.
Our holiday party
“Christmas by the Sea” was held
on December 11 at Bali by the
Sea Restaurant at the Hilton
Hawaiian Village. Chef Rôtisseur
Daniel LaGarde and Chef Adam
Hightower teamed up to present
an extraordinary holiday dinner
for sixty four members and
guests.
On March 7 the Kauai/
Oahu Bailliage held its annual
meeting at Waialae Country Club.
Chef Rôtisseur and Commandeur,
Guido Ulmann, Executive Chef
and his staff prepared and served
a dinner of exceptional quality for
forty nine members and guests.
Our season ended with
“Un Diner Extraordinaire” at
Chef Mavro Restaurant on May
20. Twenty six members and
guests explored the intricate
flavors of the cuisine prepare by
Chef George Mavrothalassitis.
We look forward to
sharing many gastronomic
highlights with you in this
coming season!
Vive la Chaîne!
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HAWAII PACIFIC ISLANDS REGION NEWSLETTER FALL 2007
CHRIS SPEERE, BAILLI, MAUI
It is an honor and
pleasure to address you
as Bailli of our Maui
Chapter of the Confrérie
de la Chaîne des
Rôtisseurs. As we go
about our busy
professional lives the
time to re-energize at the
table with good friends,
fine food and
thoughtfully selected
wines often becomes
elusive. The Maui
Chapter of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exists, in
many ways, to capture special moments centered
on food, friends, wine and the enrichment of our
spirits. Paul Bocuse, the great Chef of France,
stated “ We take care of ourselves, emphasizing
moderation while realizing that the delight in good
food is also an indispensable ingredient at our
tables”. It is with this thought in mind that the
2006/2007 report of our Maui Chapter is presented.
On Saturday December 9 th 2006, we held
our holiday season event with induction ceremony
at the Lahaina Store Grille & Oyster Bar. We dined
under the stars and “Up on the Roof” enjoying the
best shellfish and seafood available in the world.
General Manager David Hanley and Executive
Chef Craig Erickson designed an exceptional menu
highlighting seafood recipes and specialties from
countries around the globe with wine selections
perfectly paired to each course of our menu!
Vintage Port and cigars concluded the evening, as
is our custom.
Our first event for 2007 was at E&O
Trading Company Southeast Asian Grill in Lahaina
on Saturday, March 31. E&O Trading Company
was selected by the Hale Aina Restaurant Awards
Panel, as the “Best New Restaurant on Maui for
2006.” We were treated to the exotic flavors of the
East as we journeyed down the “Spice Trail”
sampling the creative talents of Chef de Cuisine
Nick Salvi. Wine selections perfectly paired to
each flavorful course were offered. General
Manager Robert Comstock and Operating Partner
David Alaire designed an exceptional evening full
of intrigue and entertainment fit only for Maui’s
elite Sheiks and Princesses.
At the Young Chef Competition on March
24 th at Kapiolani Community College, Kyle
Malaqui, currently employed at Haliimaile General
Store, represented our Maui chapter.
Our second event for 2007, on June 24, was
at Café Marc Aurel located in the historic town of
old Wailuku at the base of the lush and mysterious
Iao Valley. Cafe Marc Aurel allowed our members
to experience the finest in high quality wines,
specialty cheeses, imported meats, organic greens,
vine ripened fruits and vegetables, organic coffee
drinks, and handmade desserts. Cafe Marc Aurel
offered “Rustic Simplicity” in an old world
ambience. The event was hip, fun, and comfortably
cozy as we enjoyed an early Sunday evening out
with our fellow Chaîne members and their special
invited guests.
On September 15, Chef David Patterson of
Hotel Hana Maui will bring his culinary expertise
and inspirational farm fresh cuisine to the Maui
Culinary Academy to prepare a special dinner
exclusively for our Maui Chaîne members. Chef
Patterson has an extensive culinary background,
which includes the Maisonette, Mobil Travel
Guide's longest-running five-star restaurant in
America. An aspiring spear fisherman and culinary
gardener, David has made tremendous strides
locating Maui’s best food products and ingredients.
He works diligently with over a dozen local farms
and fisherman to ensure that guests at Hotel Hana-
Maui receive the highest quality fish and produce.
Details on this event are forth coming!
In closing, Mitch Kysar, our Bailli for over
five years, now enjoys the prestigious title of Bailli
Honoraire. Mitch is to be commended for
providing our membership with unquestionable
leadership and memorable dining experiences.
Mitch’s dedication and ability to create new,
entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable events
provide a benchmark of quality unsurpassed in La
Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.
Enjoy life slowly!
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HAWAII PACIFIC ISLANDS REGION NEWSLETTER FALL 2007
GARRETT SAIKLEY, BAILLI, HONOLULU
Following in the footsteps
of Fred Hellekes is not an easy
task! But we do have some fun
and interesting events planned.
METAMORPHOSIS BY JULIE HONDA, CHARGÉE DE PRESSE PROVINCIALE HONORAIRE
It innocently began
on the Alaskan
Cruise two
summers ago
coordinated by
then Honolulu
Bailli Fred
Hellekes and
Dame Valerie
Davis. Conseiller
Culinaire Provinciale Kusuma Cooray’s decision to
take dance lessons from the ship’s dancing
instructor, Robert Linowsky, altered her leisure
lifestyle forever. For the remainder of the cruise,
Kusuma was a fixture in the class.
Her pursuit of her newfound passion led her
to Christopher Bayot, voted dancing instructor of
the year in 2005, and the “Keep on Dancing”
school. Like a caterpillar from a cocoon, she has
become the beautiful dancing butterfly we were
privileged to witness at the recent School of
Dancing Invitational Showcase, May 12 at the
Sheraton Waikiki. The opening dance with her
instructor Bayhot revealed a confident,
Our first dinner will be held at
the always excellent Le Bistro in
Niu Valley on October 5th. The
menu theme will be 'truffles'
since the truffle-hunting pigs will
just be harvesting the white
truffles in the Italian Piedmont.
There will be a Société
Mondiale du Vin informative
wine tasting with dinner in
November. Our elegantly formal
Christmas banquet/dance and
induction will be December 15th
at the beautiful Oahu Country
Club.
Our group will then take a
break from the cold Honolulu
winter by cruising on the
Oceania Regatta ship through the
Panama Canal from Los Angeles
to Miami, January 28 to February
13th. And for those who want
just a taste of cruising, we will
set sail again for a "One Night
Cruise to Nowhere", Saturday,
April 28, 2008 on the Pride of
Aloha ship. That's enough
planning for now, but there's
more to come!"
professional dancer dressed in her country’s, Sri
Lanka’s finest, created by its top designers. Her
fabulous fuchsia sari, with gold encrusted
embroidery on the bodice, echoed the design of her
floor length slit skirt. Her necklace and earrings
featured Ceylonese emeralds, garnets, diamonds
and rubies. As Honorary Consul General of Sri
Lanka, she was the epitome of her country’s finest
resources.
Christopher Bayot, her mentor and current
instructor, had Chrysanne’s of London specially
design an exquisite ball gown for the international
waltz he choreographed for her. She looked
professional. She was ready. She waltzed the dance
floor as though she owned it and for that moment,
she did.
Kusuma continues her routine and is
preparing for the Hawaii Star Ball coming up this
September. In her debut last year at that event, she
placed first in each of the three categories in which
she competed. Attaining her goal is a continuing
challenge.
Besides being Culinary Professor at the
Kapiolani Community College, she also represents
Sri Lanka as Honorary Consul.
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HAWAII PACIFIC ISLANDS REGION NEWSLETTER FALL 2007
METAMORPHOSIS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7)
Local and visiting citizens of Sri Lanka always find
her supportive and
helpful as she represents
her country on all levels
here. She is currently
completing her second
cookbook, having just
visited Japan in June to
research fish products
there. Kusuma has
accepted the
opportunities and
challenges of La Chaîne
des Rôtisseurs and she
JULIE’S CORNER
Traveling is a midsummer's
dream for many who seize the
opportunity like Dame Gina
Schultz who moved to
Bradenton, Florida. She attended
the Chicago Assemblage on her
way to her Hawaii oceanfront
condo where she will be until
October. We met at the popular
Tru Restaurant where she was at
a nearby table with her date.
The Monoscalcos were
perfect hosts for the Kauai/Oahu
bailliage and many others who
joined them on their ambitious
pre-Assemblage “Kama’aina
tour” that included as many of
Chicago points of interest as
possible. Natives of Chicago,
they know the city like the back
of their hand and their
combination of the Italian and
Hawaiian hospitality was second
to none. Prior to the Assemblage,
the Monoscalcos were on the
has spearheaded the
annual Jeune Commis
competition since its
inception. Her culinary
reputation is
unquestioned—so much
so, that when it was
proposed to host the
International Jeune
Commis competition
here in Hawaii, the
motion carried without
debate. Shall we dance?
Wine Tour in Italy with Grand
Echanson Dan Gulbronsen.
Chicago has many
diverse points of interest. Going
to Wrigley Field and rooting for
the Cubs was one of the
highlights. We made plans with
Joe Caruso to attend. It was well
worth the effort of getting there
to be part of this world-renowned
shrine of baseball. Having the
Cubs win the game made it all
the sweeter. Dr. Maurice
Nicholson and his wife Kathryn,
Karen and Fred Sherwood, and
Burt and Maxine Hobson were
all part of the cheering section.
The Drake is a beautiful,
restored hotel that is very
elegant, right on the lake, and
walking distance to the famous
Michigan Avenue, the shopping
Mecca of Chicagoland. Many
members took the opportunity to
shop, others like Judith Kellogg
Welcome our new
Echanson Provincial
David Gochros
and Bruce Liebert took in the
play “Wicked.” I tried to get
tickets to see Oprah, but they
were closed for the summer.
Robert and Bertie Lee with Anna
Lise and Larry Vogel walked
together to the museum, while
Fred Hellekes supported Mira
Han on a shopping spree. As for
me, I walked across the street to
Elizabeth Arden's Red Door and
indulged myself. Different
strokes for different folks!
Former National Chargée
de Presse Honoraire Ellen
Hughes was a knockout in her
striking Anne Namba original
“Uchikake” (wedding kimono) in
orange red and gold. Hughes
attended the Champagne
Reception and the Black Tie Gala
Dinner only. She is responsible
for putting the Hawaii
Assemblage on the front cover
continues on next page
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HAWAII PACIFIC ISLANDS REGION NEWSLETTER FALL 2007
JULIE’S CORNER (CONTINUED)
for the Millennium issue of Gastronome and the
Jeune Commis National Competitors on the back
cover the following year. For her years of
significant contributions as a Regional and
National Officer, Hughes was awarded the Conseil
d'Honneur des Etats-Unis red, white, and blue
ribbon with matching medallion.
Conseiller Gastronomique Etats-Unis
Honoraire Dr. Mel Sturman was awarded the same
Conseil d'Honneur medallion for his exemplary
leadership by Bailli Joe Caruso. Some of you may
remember Dr. Sturman as the driving force behind
the so very successful Hawaii Millennium
Assemblage.
Bailli Délégué Joe Caruso recognized
newly elevated Bailli Provincial Larry Vogel with a
silver star for his generous contribution and
support to Chaîne.
Chargée de Presse Provinciale Judith
Kellogg has an extremely busy schedule but
manages to keep her priorities in order. Prior to
Chicago, she visited her parents in Boulder, then
returned to Chicago to the Assemblage.
Immediately after, she flew to a conference in
Leeds, England, where activities were highlighted
by donning medieval armor and taking a medieval
cooking class. Mission accomplished, she then
flew to the little town of Dingle, Ireland, to meet
her sister, niece and Big Charlie, her horse for the
week, where the trio trotted, trekked, and galloped
to their hearts’ content.
I was pleasantly surprised to see Jules and
Pat Bernard of the Virginia Chaîne and D.C.
Chapter, respectively, when Larry and Anna Lise
Vogel and Fred and I attended the recent Maui
Chaîne Event. The Bernards were members of my
post-neighbor island tour, which included Maui in
2000. They fell in love with Maui and I introduced
them to a realtor. They returned 7 years later ready
to build on their oceanfront Kapalua property. Jules
is transferring his Virginia Chaîne membership to
our Maui Chaîne chapter.
Kudos to the new Maui Chapter’s Bailli
Christopher Speere for the innovative event held at
Café Marc Aurel in historical Wailuku town.
Relieved of his host duties, Maui Bailli Honoraire
Mitch Kysar only had eyes for his pretty wife Joan
who accompanied him.
Maître de Hôtelier Lee Harlow of the
Hawaii Island Chapter has attended every National
Chaîne since Bailli Délégué Joe Caruso inducted
her at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas last May (that
would be both Scottsdale and Chicago). A potential
Chaîne officer in the making, she makes the time
and has the interest.
A sweetened grape vine has brought to my
attention that we have a spicy Playboy Bunny in
our midst. In fact, in her Bay Area days, Kai
Cowell of the Kauai/Oahu chapter was named San
Francisco Playboy Bunny of the Year. Despite all
that glamour, cooking was still Kai’s foremost
interest. She entered the CIA Culinary Academy,
realizing her culinary dream. She developed her
own line of spices from scratch, under the Kaiulani
label. With the support of her husband Don, she is
the creator, distributor, marketer and salesperson
supplying at least twenty-five local food
establishments. You can meet her personally every
Saturday at the Kapiolani Community College
Open Market where it all began. The sweetened
grapevine maintains, “she is the best cook and she
still looks hot.”
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GRAND CHAPÎTRE 2007, LAURENCE VOGEL, BAILLI PROVINCIAL
If the Grand Chapître 2007, which took place in
Chicago, Illinois, June 29 th –July 3 rd , had to be described
in one word, that word, quite appropriately, would be
“outstanding!” The meeting was filled, from beginning
to end, with many worthwhile, interesting and, with one
exception, pleasurable, meetings and events.
I was proud of the fact that Hawaii, despite our
long distance from Chicago, was extremely well
represented. Fred Hellekes and Mira Han, Fred and
Julie Honda, Judith Kellogg and Bruce Liebert, Bob
and Bertie Lee, Mark and Mirella Monoscalco, Garrett
Saikley, Kathryn and Mau Nicholson, Gina Schultz,
Louise Boston, Susan and Sid
Lee, and Anna Lise and I were
there to carry our Regional
Banner on high.
On arrival, Friday night,
our group had the distinction
and honor of hosting our Bailli
Délégué, Joe Caruso and Dame
Joan Caruso, at a private dinner
at the renowned Everest
Restaurant, atop the 40 th floor
of the Chicago Stock Exchange.
Our Hawaii group further
bonded together the following
evening at the equally wellknown
Tru Restaurant.
Bob Lee and I attended
the Bailli Provinciaux meeting
on Friday, where we had the
opportunity to discuss, in a
constructive manner, the
overarching need of the Chaîne
continually to focus on the defined purpose of our
organization, and the need to advance it without rancor
or divisiveness.
A matter of major concern to us here in Hawaii
was also briefly discussed at the meeting: purportedly
in order to save travel money, a proposal was surfaced
to reduce the number of regions, which would have the
result of eliminating our Pacific/Hawaii Islands Region,
and folding it into the West Coast. This effort was
raised at a meeting that took place before our recent
election and change in leadership. We were recorded, at
that time, as going along with the change. I vehemently
objected on the ground that, as one of the most active
and successful regions in the United States Chaîne, we
are deserving of, and entitled to, “a place at the table.”
To be thousands of miles away, and to be “taxed
without representation,’’ is simply not fair or
acceptable. No action has been taken, but I am
concerned about the issue reappearing again.
Throughout Saturday, June 30, all respective
National Committee meetings were held. Two Hawaii
members are the chairmen of committees: Mark
Monoscalco is the Chairman of the Website Committee,
and Fred Honda, is the Chairman of the Conseil
d’Honneur Committee.
Attending Baillis had a four-hour workshop, as well as
a two-hour meeting on Sunday, July 1 st . The Bailli
Provinciaux met for a forum at 4:00 pm. At 6:00 pm,
prior to the evening’s event, the Board of Directors
met.
Monday, July 2 nd was the
Annual Board of Directors’ meeting,
followed by the National Council
meeting at 2:00 pm. The following
are the major points covered:
1. By-Laws Amendments proposed:
- Schedule the Board of Directors
meeting the same day as the Annual
Meeting of the National Council
- Limit the Bailli Délégué to a single
three-year term of office.
-In order to be nominated and serve
as a Bailli Provincial, a candidate
must have served a combined total
of at least four years as either a
Bailli and/or a Vice Chancelier-
Argentier.
2. Proof positive that Judith Kellogg,
our Chargée de Presse Provinciale,
has done an outstanding job was
highlighted in the distributed
materials. Judith has ensured that
Hawaii’s various events have been very well presented
in Gastronome.
3. Mark Monoscalco presented an impressive five-page
report of site activity for the last six months. He is
working with “Keep in Touch Systems” to expand the
scope of the current demonstration project to include all
Regional Bailliages.
4. National Membership statistics: There are presently
6,781 members.
5. The 2007 International Competition will be held in
Frankfurt Germany, September 6, 7, and 8. It is
scheduled for Paris in 2008, and potentially in Hawaii
in 2009.
6. In 2008, the Winter Board meeting will be January
25–27 in San Antonio, Texas, and the Grand Chapître
2008 will be held in Boston, Massachusetts June 28–
July 2.
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GRAND CHAPÎTRE 2007 (CONTINUES)
7. On Sunday, July 1, the Induction of Kauai/Oahu
Chapter Dame de la Chaîne Susan Lee, and the
Elevations of Chambellan Provincial Fred Hellekes,
Honolulu Bailli Garrett Saikley, and myself as Bailli
Provincial, were performed by Bailli Délégué Joe
Caruso, prior to the gala black tie event at the Drake
Hotel.
8. On Monday, July 2, the Bailli Appreciation Dinner
was held at the Union League Club, recognizing each
Bailli present for his or her efforts. This recognition
idea was conceived ten years ago by then Bailli
Délégué Burton Hobson. In Chicago, appropriately, the
“gangster” attire of 1942 helped set the background for
“Rick’s Café America,” from the Bogart/Bergman
movie classic, “Casablanca.”
At our Tuesday National Council meeting, I was
greatly honored to receive the Silver Star of Excellence,
which was presented to me by Bailli Délégué Joe
Caruso. The Conseil d’Honneur medallion was
awarded to Chargée de Presse Provinciale Honoraire
Julie Honda for her ten years of dedicated and effective
service as a regional officer.
KUSUMA COORAY, CONSEILLER CULINAIRE PROVINCAIALE
The big event for year 2007
for the Hawaii/Pacific Region
was the Jeune Commis
Competition. It was held on
March 4, 2007, at the University
of Hawaii’s Culinary Institute of
the Pacific at Kapiolani
Community College on Diamond
Head.
The Jeune Commis Competition
is organized by the Chaîne des
Rôtisseurs to support future
young chefs. The purpose of this
competition is to encourage and
promote the culinary expertise of
the Young Chef Rôtisseurs in the
tradition of the Chaîne des
Rôtisseurs by exposing them to a
competitive environment with
their peers. The competition
offers young chefs the
opportunity to showcase their
talents and creativity in a
Regional, National and
International arena.
The Regional
Competition was a success
because of the hard work put in
by our board members and our
Regional officers. Thank you to
the team of judges who
graciously accepted my
invitation and took time off their
The perfect way to end a truly outstanding and
pleasurable Chapître took place on Lake Michigan,
where we observed, with awe and pride, a spectacular
display of Independence Eve fireworks.
busy schedule to judge this
prestigious competition. Most of
all we thank the competitors for
their participation in the Jeune
Commis Competition and wish
them well in their chosen fields.
The winner of the Regional
Jeune Commis Competition was
announced at the awards dinner
held that evening at the Kahala
Mandarin. Our congratulations
go to Sonny Acosta, the winner
of the Regional Jeune Commis
Competition 2007.
Jeune Commis
Competition 2008 is scheduled to
be held at the Culinary Institute
of the Pacific; dates will be
confirmed soon.
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HAWAII PACIFIC ISLANDS REGION NEWSLETTER FALL 2007
Contributors
JUDITH KELLOGG, ROBERT LEE, FRED HELLEKES, FRED
HONDA, WILHELM PIRNGRUBER, JULIE HONDA, CHRIS
SPEERE, GARRETT SAIKLEY, MARK MONOSCALCO, AND
LAURENCE VOGEL
Editors
JUDITH KELLOGG, BRUCE LIEBERT, AND JULIE HONDA
Calendar
September 15
“Hotel Hana Comes to Town”
Maui Community College, contact Kristy
Tanaka (808) 244-5531
September 21–23
Hawaii/Pacific Islands Assemblage
Hilton Waikoloa Village, contact Mel
Macy (808) 960-3053
October 5
“Truffle Court,” Le Bistro, contact
Garrett Saikley 395-3532
October 7
“The World of Pinot Noir,” Société
Mondiale du Vin
Vino Italian Tapas and Wine Bar, contact
Mark Monoscalco 224-4439
October 11–14
Société Mondiale du Vin National
Meeting and Young Sommelier Finals,
Monterey, CA contact National Office
(973) 360-9200
November
Société Mondiale du Vin, contact Garrett
Saikley 395-3532
December 9
Kauai/Oahu Christmas Dinner,
Halekulani, contact Mark Monoscalco
224-4439
December 15
Honolulu Christmas Dinner, Oahu
Country Club, contact Garrett Saikley
395-3532
April 28, 2008
“One Night Cruise to Nowhere,” Pride
of Aloha, contact Garrett Saikley
395-3532
June 20–July 2, 2008
Grand Chapitre, Boston. Contact
National Office (973) 360-9200
For the Current Schedule:
http://bailliages2.chaineus.org/hawaii/
2007CalendarHPI.html
Regional Webpage:
http://bailliages2.chaineus.org/hawaii/
Contact Webmaster
Bruce Liebert with updates for events:
liebert@hawaii.edu or (808) 351-3882
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