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Message du Bailli | Joe Scorgie
April 2026

Members and Friends of the Chaîne,

I extend my sincere thanks to each of you for your continued support through the recent renewal of your membership. As outlined in the message shared by David Terault, your dues play a vital role in supporting and mentoring the next generation of Young Sommeliers and Young Chefs—an essential pillar of our Mission.

On March 28, the National Jeune Sommelier Competition was proudly hosted at The Ranchmen’s Club. Five talented competitors participated, and the overall calibre of our young sommeliers was exceptional and a source of great pride.

Third place was awarded to Isaiah Santos from Calgary.
Second place was earned by Gabriella Desbiens-Richard from Montreal.
Our National Champion was Junxing (James) Li from Toronto.

James will now travel to Båstad Sweden October 14-18,2026 to represent Canada at the international competition.

Warm congratulations to all competitors, and heartfelt thanks to National Chaine, The Ranchmen’s Club, the Carriage House Inn, Pacific Wine and Spirits, Robert Kulhawy, Llyn Strelau, Rodney Shaver, and William Bincoletto for their generous support in making this national competition possible. I also wish to extend sincere appreciation to our volunteer judges for their time, expertise, and dedication.

The l’Ordre Mondial and Dîner Amical hosted at The Malcolm Hotel on March 20 and March 21 were truly memorable. I am pleased to report that this Chaîne establishment is quickly becoming a favourite among members. Our thanks to The Malcolm Hotel for delivering two outstanding and impeccably hosted events.

I would now like to share several important updates from the Calgary Council.

After 18 years of dedicated service, Mel Miners has taken leave from his role as Vice Argentier. Mel, your steadfast commitment and exceptional service have been truly remarkable and deeply appreciated. This reprieve is well deserved. We wish both you and Marion much rest and enjoyment. Merci beaucoup!

Our esteemed Vice Chargée de Missions, Susan Bauerfind, has also retired from the local council after 15 years of service. Susan has since joined the National Council of Canada and has assumed the role of Argentier for the Chaîne Foundation. Thank you, Susan, for your continued volunteerism and for your outstanding contributions at both the local and national levels.

Sean MacDonald has concluded his service as Vice Conseiller Gastronomique and now turns his focus to an active life with his beautiful wife and young son. We thank Sean for his dedication and service to the Council.

The Calgary Council is most fortunate to welcome three distinguished new officers. Please join me in welcoming:

Please note these two new official email addresses our Calgary Council are now using and add them to your contacts to avoid missing important communications.

As for me, I have greatly cherished my 11 years serving on Council, including the past four years as your Bailli. The time has come for me to step back from active duties and redirect my focus to other priorities. Our National Chancelier and former Bailli, Toni-Marie, has graciously assisted during this transition, and the Calgary Council is actively onboarding our future Bailli, who will be formally introduced at a later date.

While many changes are underway, our foundation remains strong. We proudly stand as Canada’s largest Bailliage, grounded in a rich history and guided by a very bright future.

I look forward to sharing the table with you again at a future Chaîne event. Until then, thank you for your camaraderie, your commitment, and your continued passion.

Vive la Chaîne.

Joe

Membership Renewal 

David Tetrault

David Tetrault

Dear Member of the Calgary Chaine des Rotisseurs

As we enjoy the 2026 membership year, I would like to personally encourage you to renew your membership and continue supporting the work of our remarkable organization.

For more than seventy years, la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs has united professionals and gastronomes who share a passion for culinary excellence, fine wines, and the traditions of the table. Our Calgary Bailliage, the largest in Canada, is proud to be part of this extraordinary global fellowship that spans 73 countries and over twenty thousand of members worldwide.

Importantly, we are not a dinner club.  While we celebrate fine dining and the camaraderie of the table, one of the most meaningful aspects of our mission is the support we provide to the next generation of culinary professionals. Through the Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs and Young Sommeliers programs, we actively support the next generation of culinary talent. These competitions challenge and inspire young professionals, offering them international exposure, mentorship, and opportunities that can shape their careers.

As a 43-year member, former Bailli Délégué du Canada and Member of the international Board of Directors, I have seen how powerful this network can be. The friendships formed, the knowledge shared, and the opportunities created for young professionals are truly extraordinary. Our continued strength for these programs depends on the commitment of our members.

My own commitment to the Chaîne continues today. For the past 26 years I have served as Chair of the International Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs Committee and continue in this role as a member of the Conseil Magistral We travel to Istanbul in April to stage the 2026 International Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs Competition at le Cordon Bleu campus, our 49th consecutive competition for young chefs.

Representing Canada is Chef Erik Hansen from Calgary.  Erik is an exceptionally talented young chef who has been dedicating many hours of preparation as he gets ready to compete against 23 other chefs from around the world. Supporting young talents like Erik is exactly why our organization matters.

Your membership renewal does more than maintain your connection to our Bailliage — it helps sustain the programs that nurture the future leaders of our culinary profession and keeps Calgary actively engaged in this respected international community. 

I hope you will join me in renewing your membership by April 1 so that we are able to continue to strengthen our culinary community locally and internationally.

David Tetrault
Membre du Conseil d’Honneur
Membre du Conseil Magistral