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Banff Congress 2019 – Educational Day: Guest Speakers John Jackson and Connie DeSousa, Co-Owners of Char Group

Posted by Alain Ethier on February 14, 2019
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By: Marie-Ève Larin
Concierge, American Express Centurion

Connie DeSousa and John Jackson, co-chefs and co-owners of the Char Group in Calgary.  Photo:__Bowmedia.

One of the very exciting parts of the Banff 2019 National Congress was the educational day. We welcomed diverse types of speakers who engaged, elevated and educated us on various topics. The afternoon was a panel discussion on “Exploring the Changing Culinary Landscape”, mediated by Ms. Dawn Chubai. Among the distinguished speakers were John Jackson and Connie DeSousa, the co-owners and chefs at the Char Group in Calgary.

On the new Canadian Food Guide, and the importance of eating green, Ms. DeSousa advised Continue Reading

A Year in the Planning of the National Board YEG (Edmonton) Meeting 2018

Posted by Alain Ethier on January 29, 2019
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A certificate of appreciation was presented to Nella Mirante for her outstanding work in organizing our National Board Meeting in Edmonton. Cindy Stewart, Alberta Region’s Director, is on the left and Carolina Avaria, President, is on the right.

A year in the planning!  One year ago we discussed who could host the National Board meeting for 2018.  I reached out to my regional board to see if they would support the idea of me hosting it at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald and Don Mooney and Cindy Stewart gave me the go ahead!

And so it began!  Negotiating with Continue Reading

Alberta Golf Tournament 2017

Posted by Alain Ethier on March 12, 2018
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Reflecting back on the incredible day we had last June for the Golden Keys Invitational Golf Tournament at the beautiful Stanley Thompson Golf Course at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

The day was filled with plenty of sunshine, networking and of course lots of amazing golfing.  We sold out at 144 golfers and had about 175 at the lunch and awards.  Our MC, local radio host Mookie Wilson always makes it a fun event. Continue Reading

Alberta Region’s Keys Ceremony and Awards Celebration.

Posted by Alain Ethier on February 8, 2017
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Anna Rafaelovna from Edmonton Hotel MacDonald with Andrea Torrance from Fairmont Corporate.

There is no better way to start off the holiday season than with the presentation of Les Clefs d’Or keys to new members.  This spectacular event took place on November 29th, 2016. Our gracious host, The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, was decorated for the holidays and provided the warm and approachable ambiance Continue Reading

Jeffrey Cobrana, the 2015 White Hat Award winner for Best Concierge in Calgary.

Posted by Alain Ethier on December 7, 2015
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Jeff Cobrana White Hat Award 2015
Jeffrey Cobrana, Lead Concierge at the Hyatt Regency Calgary, is the recipient of the 2015 White Hat Award for Best Concierge in Calgary!

Jeff has been a Concierge at the Hyatt Regency Calgary for 4 years and a Member of Les Clefs d’Or Canada for 2 years. Continue Reading