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Louis Jadot wines introduced
at Royal Cliff Wine Club Winemaker’s Dinner
Complete with venison
Miss Terry Diner
The Royal Cliff Wine Club, under the leadership of
renowned wine judge Ranjith Chandrasiri, held another Winemaker’s Dinner
in the ballroom of the Royal Cliff Grand. The wines being experienced were
from the Louis Jadot vineyards, through the courtesy of Thai agents Cannon
Wines, with their affable representative Ekachai Mahaguna advising the
diners on the subtle nuances.
 Malcolm
Glenny won the e-newsletter quiz and receives his prize from Alexander
Haeusler the General Manager of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort.
As in previous occasions, the six course menu was under
the supervision of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort’s chef extraordinaire,
Walter Thenisch, who introduced the diners to such delicacies as a
pan-seared blue fin tuna on spring vegetables with Madagascan vanilla
flavored beurre blanc as a lead up to the main course of oven-roasted and
rosemary basted venison loin on a perigord truffle jus with bread knoedel
and semolina cake. One little known fact that I gleaned from Chef Walter
was that the layered biscuit of duck liver, mascarpone and goat cheese on
pumpernickel with fresh fig took five days in preparation, with each layer
having to be prepared individually.
Over 170 members and guests of the Wine Club were
present, which is not surprising, since these events represent probably
some of the best value food and wine evenings available in Pattaya. During
the dinner, many keen wine connoisseurs were seen comparing notes, with
the Louis Jadot Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru 2003 and the Louis Jadot
Nuits Saint Georges 1998 getting the best marks of the evening at most
tables, though as always, wine appreciation is a very individual thing.
At the conclusion of the dinner, Ekachai Mahaguna was
given a small token of appreciation by Ranjith Chandrasiri on behalf of
the Wine Club, to rousing applause from the members. Incidentally, the
Mahaguna family is, I believe, the only Thai family to own vineyards in
America (Domain St. Georges). As another interesting fact, Ranjith
Chandrasiri had been present at the Louis Jadot winery for the harvesting
of the grapes, followed by (I quote) “extensive tasting of their
wines”, all said with a wide grin!
The next Wine Club Dinner will be on July 14. Book your seats now!
Bruce
and Judy Hoppe flank Mr.& Mrs. Eric Berger during cocktails.
Peter
Cummins (left) telling tall tales to Michael Bulley and John Fishback.
Ranjith
entertains Keith, Thongsin and Sarah Ball.
Alexander
Haeusler, Ranjith and Chitra Chandrasiri helped make Pat Little’s
birthday an extra special one.
The
pretty ones, Bronwyn Carey-Little, Pat Little and Lara Abou-Chakra.
The
dynamic trio, Ekachai Mahaguna, Ranjith Chandrasiri and Dr. Iain Corness.
The
wise ones, Graeme Moore (left), Peter O’ Driscoll (2nd
right) and David Morrison (right).
Wine
dinners are the perfect place to meet up with old friends and make new
acquaintances.
Accolades
for executive chef Walter Thenisch, Ranjith Chandrasiri, deputy general
manager and pastry chef Horst Rautert.
Five Lions Clubs elect new presidents
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
On June 4, five Lions Clubs of Region 310 C met at the
Suphannahong conference room in the A-one Royal Cruise Hotel to elect new
presidents for the administrative year 2005-2006. Wiwat Pattanasin,
president of Lions Region 310 C, officiated.
Five
New Lions Club presidents (from left to right): Fuang Sitthipreedanan,
Lions Club Pattaya; Banchong Banthoonprayuk, Naklua Lions Club; Chotiros
Wanwisan, Pratamnak Lions Club; Chakkraphan Sunthornsinghadet,
Chonburi-Sattahip Lions Club; and Wisit Jarudul, Chonburi-Sriracha Lions
Club.
Lions Four Star General Thakoeng Mungthanya, governor
of Region 310 C, held an official welcome for new members of the five
clubs and invited the outgoing presidents to give a farewell speech.
 Outgoing
Lions Club presidents hand over their president shields to the incoming
leaders.
The incoming five presidents are Fuang Sitthipreedanan,
who will lead the Lions Club in Pattaya, Chotiros Wanwisan at Pratamnak
Lions Club in Pattaya, Banchong Banthoonprayuk at Naklua Lions Club,
Chakkraphan Sunthornsinghadet at Chonburi-Sattahip Lions Club, and Wisit
Jarudul at Chonburi-Sriracha Lions Club.
 Taweedet
Wongtrirattanachai, governor of Region 310C (left) gives an honorary
shield to Mai Chaiyanit, Nongprue sub-district administration organization
chairman, for supporting the club’s activities.
The International Association of Lions Clubs was
founded in Chicago by an insurance man named Melvin Jones, who wondered
why local business clubs could not expand their horizons to become more
active in their communities. Jones’s idea struck a chord with his own
club, the Business Circle of Chicago, and they encouraged him to explore
the possibility with other clubs in the United States. The first
organisational meeting was held in 1917.
 Lions
members congratulate their new presidents.
Today, the International Association of Lions Clubs is the largest
service organisation in the world with over 1.4 million members in more
than 43, 300 clubs covering 182 countries and geographic areas. Members
give their time, skills and resources to raise funds for charitable giving
both in their communities and internationally.
Gung-ho new president
at Rotary Taksin goes for growth
Rotary Club Taksin Pattaya celebrates Installation-Night
Elfi Seitz
Guests at the Rotary Club Taksin Pattaya installation
night on June 4 were greeted by a beautifully decorated elephant, for as
the club takes its name from the great King and patron of Pattaya, the
celebrations were held in traditional style at Nong Nooch Village.
The
Sgt-at-arms and Clarisse greet this colorfully adorned elephant.
At the newly built restaurant on the lakeside, Stephan
Heynert took over the presidency for Rotary year 2005/2006. Stephan, who
was last year’s president elect, had in actual fact to take over the
reigns earlier, since the former president of the club resigned.
During these few months he has displayed his leadership
abilities and brought many new ideas to the club. At his initiative all
five Rotary clubs of Pattaya are now holding regular monthly meetings and
fellowship parties. During his short pre-reign, he was able to increase
the membership of his club by 50 percent.
President
Stephan Heynert and his new board of directors for 2005-06.
As Stephan said in his acceptance speech, his club will
continue to keep up the good relationships with the other clubs and play
its part in helping to alleviate poverty amongst the people here,
especially children, to grant them a better and successful future. “In
the year 2005/2006 we will continue our work for a better world,” he
said. “We have the people, we have the spirit, we have the ideals –
let’s do it!”
Stephan Heynert introduced his board of directors as
Dieter Pr้court, vice-president, Trutz Fiddikow, secretary, Hans
Schaad, treasurer, John Botting, sergeant at arms, Charles Evens,
president elect, Peter Thorand, community service director, Eric
Larbouillat, club service director, Martin van Bree, international service
director and Marvin Green, vocational service director.
Treasurer Hans Schaad was recipient of the precious
Paul Harris Fellowship, which founding president, Peter Thorand, who also
acted as MC, presented to him.
From time to time during the speeches and formalities the artists of
Nong Nooch Village appeared and dazzled the audience with their
performances.
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