Monday, April 26, 2010

Update

Man, time flys! I didn't realize that it has been since February since I lasted poster here. The chapter has come a long way in that time.

On February 22 we held our Official Inauguration with Guest Chef Kyle Fee and our spouses in attendance. We inducted 15 founding members to our chapter and had a fabulous evening. Special guests included Ron Seiberling (Atlanta Chapter President) and Larry Losidio (Past President of Atlanta). Both are also on the International Executive and attended in that capacity.

Go to www.lesmarmitons.org and click on the London Chapter tab to see the menu, wines and links to photos.

On March 22 we had the pleasure of working under Guest chef David Chapman of David's Bistro. Again, we had a bunch of new guys keen to get involved with the chapter.

April 19 we enjoyed a great evening with Chef Imant Malins from Niagara-on-the-Lake. Imant is a great friend of the Niagara chapter and he made the special journey to London just to work with us. During our opening reception we inducted Steve Biskup and Steve Young as members. We also reached a great milestone for the chapter, we awarded the first Marmitions Spirit Awards to Fanshawe Culinary Program students Nathaniel Wagner and Zachary Zimmer. Each received a bursary of $500 honouring their spirit, enthusiasm and hard work in assisting at our chapter events this season.

Now we look forward to May 17 with Guest Chef Mark Kitching of Waldo's on King. Details are available following the link above. This has been a great inaugural season for the Chapter. We've learned a lot and are building some great new friendships.

Look for some more frequent posted over the balance of the season!