Message from the Bailli | Joe Scorgie
Thank you to our members for your continued support and membership renewal. Your dues help mentor the next generation of Young Sommeliers and Young Chefs — central to our organization's mission.
The National Jeune Sommelier Competition took place on March 28 at The Ranchmen's Club with five competitors. Isaiah Santos (Calgary) placed third, Gabriella Desbiens-Richard (Montreal) earned second, and Junxing (James) Li (Toronto) won as National Champion. James will represent Canada at the international competition in Båstad, Sweden in October 2026.
Our l'Ordre Mondial and Dîner Amical events held March 20–21 at The Malcolm Hotel in Canmore were memorable successes.
Council Changes
After 18 years, Mel Miners retired as Vice Argentier. Susan Bauerfind stepped down after 15 years as Vice Chargée de Missions and joined the National Council. Sean MacDonald concluded his role as Vice Conseiller Gastronomique.
We welcomed four new officers: Maggie Rigaux (Vice Argentier), Corrine Fiesel (Vice Chargée de Missions), Stas Anikin (Vice Conseiller Gastronomique), and Ryan Woods (Vice Chancelier).
Membership Renewal | David Tetrault
Our organization has over 70 years of history uniting professionals and gastronomes passionate about culinary excellence. The Calgary Bailliage is Canada's largest chapter within a global network spanning 73 countries with over 20,000 members.
We support young culinary professionals through our Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs and Young Sommeliers competitions, offering mentorship and international exposure. Chef Erik Hansen from Calgary will compete at the 2026 International Jeunes Chefs Competition in Istanbul.