Chers Confrères et Consoeurs:

I am thrilled to announcing you that our Jeune Commis candidate, Varin Keotkitvon has won the National Jeune Commis competition that took place a week ago at Scottsdale, Arizona. This is a great achievement and on behalf of the Seattle Bailliage and our Board of Directors, we would like to congratulate Varin for his excellent performance. He was the winner of a very qualified and motivated contestants giving him even more credits to his success. Varin will represent the United States against 25 other young chefs from around the world at the international competition that coincides with our Grand Chapître in New York City September 30-October 4, 2009.

In the meantime, he will be working very closely with John Fisher who will be teaching him the nuts and bolts of how to be best prepared to run for a competition of such a high level.

I know that Varin is highly qualified and determined to be considered as a serious contender to potentially win the International competition. We will give Varin all the support and help he needs.

All our best wishes of success to Varin!

Bien amicalement and vive la Chaîne.

Bertrand