Chaîne des Rôtisseurs - 60th Anniversary Induction Awards Ceremony Reception

The Atrium of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library provided a stately setting for the Springfield Bailliage’s 60th Anniversary Induction and Champagne Reception on Saturday, March 29. Guests were welcomed with Maurice Groumier Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, elegantly poured from magnums, while hors d’oeuvres—catered by Luminary Kitchen & Provisions—offered a refined nod to Springfield’s beloved culinary traditions.

Brigitte Cutler, Geoffrey Bland

David & Anne Haaker, Bertrand De Boutray

Bertrand De Boutray, Korine & Timothy Van Fleet

Satch Pecori, Amy Schmidt, Bertrand De Boutray

Bertrand De Boutray, Karen & Brian Anderson

Drew & Jackie Davis

Jane & Oliver Brownback III

Kathy Wampler, Glenn Balsamo

Julie Staley, Jackie Davis

Mark & Julie Staley

Vicki Megginson, Naomi Lynn

Clint & Jean Haynes

Ellen & Tom Schanzle-Haskins

Jane Brennan, David Anderson

Brian Tucker, Sheridan Lane

Mike Fox, Amy Lakin

Kim & Rick Lawrence

Randy & Karan Ross

PJ & Grace Nanavati

Darlene Weaver, Bill Skeens

LLCC Culinary Students received a $5000 award from The Chaine Foundation. Accepting for LLCC was their President, Charlotte Warren.

Honored at the gala dinner were the competitors to the Jeunes Chef Rotisseurs Competition for 2025. Garcie Brink (Springfield, IL), Maddilyn Grupa (Detroit, MI), Meghan Jones (Pittsburg, PA), Zander Ponce (Des Moines, IA), Brendan Ruffy (Toledo, OH), Alexander Stash (Indianapolis, IN).