Precisely a year since our first trial event, our new chapter was recognized formally at the Les Marmitons International Annual Meeting in Niagara, Ontario, Canada on Saturday June 12. It was a wonderful event capped off by the Gala Dinner on Saturday night where International President Scott Kingsland welcomed our new chapter into the Les Marmitons fraternity. Being a group serious about food and friendship but equally so about fun, I was required, as the London Chapter's President, to swear the following oath before the gathering of 200 Marmitons and their partners from Canada and the U.S.A.:
I, Fred Bush, do solemnly swear to work towards the goal of building a strong and active chapter of Les Marmitons in the city of London, Ontario.
The role of President involves a great deal of manipulation and ass-kissing, both of which I am ready to meet head on.
My desire to promote the goal of gastronomy as well as fostering the building of friendships is my beacon and guiding light.
If I fail, it will be the fault of my Executive, when I succeed it will be due to the leadership of the handsome International President (standing beside me in the photo).
Long live Les Marmitons of London!
