IN THE NEWS — 2021 International Dates

Welcome to our Newest Bai lli!

Paul Morrell has agreed to take over the reins of the Toronto Bailliage as Bailli. The National Executive joins with the Toronto membership in wishing retiring Bailli Jason Clarke well in his new endeavor: a boutique distillery in Ontario’s picturesque Prince Edward County.

Paul has been a member of the Chaine des Rôtisseurs for approximately 10 years and has held the role Vice – Chargé de Presse on the Toronto Bailliage’s Conseil for almost 7 years. His professional career spans almost 30 years of progressive experience in the Private Club industry, currently serving as General Manager / COO at the Ontario Racquet Club.

Established in 1975, ORC is one of Canada's largest and most established private family sports clubs featuring a multisport, multipurpose familyfriendly facility located on the border of Oakville and Mississauga. Paul proudly achieved his Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation in 2012 and his Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation from the Canadian Society of Club Managers in 2020. At this time, he is one of only 19 individuals that hold both of these designations in Canada. Internationally recognized, the Certified Chief Executive designation is seen as the “hallmark of professionalism” in the club industry. Paul sits on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Branch of the Canadian Society of Club Managers in the role of treasurer. He is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario (BA English) as well as Humber College (Business Admin. Professional Golf Management)

Living in Toronto with his wife and son, Paul’s interests include exploring the world of fine food and wine having obtained his WSET 2/3 and level one Cicerone. He currently still enjoys competitive touch football, golf and cycling. During the pandemic, he recently embarked on a new “hobby”: starting his own Golf/Tennis/Lifestyle brand (Designs by Urban Paul) as Owner / Creative Artistic Designer to “scratch his creative itch” as Paul puts it.

Paul is looking forward to continuing to work with the Chaine des Rôtisseurs and thanks Jason Clarke for introducing him to the Chaine and providing guidance over the past several years.

Over the past decades, the communities in the Okanagan Valley have experienced unparalleled growth in world-class food, fine wine and hospitality, making the entire region not only a rich cultural and gastronomic hub for residents but also a renowned destination for people from around the world.

On Sunday October 31, 2021 the Okanagan Valley Bailliage will be launched with an introductory Diner Amical at the beautiful Mission Hill Winery in West Kelowna. This dinner will be catered and served by the Canadian National Junior Culinary Team and Culinary Team British Columbia with wines served by Mission Hill sommeliers. During the evening, attendees will not only have the opportunity to enjoy an outstanding event, but will also be giving their support to Canada’s young culinarians as all proceeds will go towards both of the culinary teams.

We sincerely hope that current Chaine members will be able to join us. Please feel free to pass this invitation on to friends and family who live or are regularly in the OK Valley and ask them to attend as well.

2021 Dat es Set for International Grand Chapître & AGM

The 2021 International Grand Chapître and Annual General Assembly will be held in Lyon, from November 11th to 13rd, 2021, is now online.

You can now read it and register for the meetings and activities of your choice by following this link: https://events.chainedesrotisseurs.com/event/24/in ternational-general-assembly-2021.

International Junior Sommeliers Compet ition Set for Lyon

Marie Jones, International Vice President and Chair, Junior Sommeliers Competition Committee is pleased to announce that the 2021 International Final of the Junior Sommeliers Competition will be held in Lyon France November 9 to 13 2021 inclusive. Within the program the Semi-Final will be on Friday 12th and the Final will be on Saturday 13th with a Gala Awards dinner in the evening.

As the world starts to take tentative steps towards a return to normality - in whatever form this will be working towards being chosen as the best of the best is an excellent incentive and welcome encouragement for the young professionals as well as their teachers, sponsors and mentors.

Want t o support young culinarians and sommeliers?

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