Bailliage Officers

	Bill Salomon Chambellan Provincial Southwest Region Bailli Honoraire San Antonio, Texas
The Bailliage des Etats-Unis (National Organization) is divided into ten regions. Each region has a Bailli Provincial (Regional Bailli). The Bailli Provincial is assisted by other Regional Officers, including two Chambellan Provinciaux, one Echanson Provincial, one Chargé de Presse Provincial and one Conseiller Culinaire Provincial.
	Jim Ray Chargé de Presse - Provincial Southwest Region Web Master - San Antonio Bailliage ChaineSanAntonio.org
The Chargé de Presse Provincial Southwest is in charge of public relations and communications for the bailliages within the southwest region and is responsible for press releases regarding Regional Bailliage activities. This officer cooperates and communicates with the Chargé de Presse National and the Bailli Provincial SW and provides reports of the regional Bailliage activities, along with photographs, for inclusion in the National Bailliages publication, Gastronome. The Webmaster assignment is a volunteer fun/frustrating assignment and is an assignment up for taking if anyone wants it.
	John Wade Conseiller Gastronomique Provincial .
Is a non-professional member in charge of the Regional menu selection and wines for Regional functions. He consults with the Bailli Provincial, the Conseiller Culinaire, Echanson and the Menu Committee, if any. This officer must be very knowledgeable about both food and wine. In essence, this officer functions as Chairman of the Dinner Committee
	Vivian Ray Bailli
The San Antonio Bailli is in charge of all activities of the bailliage and works with a Board of Directors (appointed by the Bailli). The Bailli is responsible for control of all business affairs of the bailliage, presides at all meetings and signs and executes all documents required of the bailliage. Represents the bailliage as a member of the National Council, reports, cooperates and communicates with the pertinent Bailli Provincial, Chambellan Provinciaux and other Regional Officers, as appointed. Must also maintain effective and accurate records of the affairs of the bailliage and see that all reports are issued on a timely basis.
	Wilmer Carroll Vice Chancelier - Argentier
The Vice Chancelier - Argentier is, in effect the Vice President and Treasurer of the bailliage who acts in the place and stead of the Bailli in the case of illness or absence. The Argentier is the administrator who handles the bailliage treasury and is responsible for the bailliage books and accounts.
	Larry Cohen Vice Echanson
Is in charge of activities, functions and administration relating to Société Mondiale du Vin. He assists in selection of wines for all bailliage functions and is responsible for the bailliage wine cellar.
	John T. Wade Vice Conseiller ------Gastronomique------
Is a non-professional member in charge of the menu selection and wines for bailliage functions. He consults with the Bailli, the Vice Conseiller Culinaire, Vice Echanson and the Menu Committee, if any. This officer must be very knowledgeable about both food and wine. In essence, this officer functions as Chairman of the Dinner Committee.
	Carolyn Hatton Vice Chargé de Missions
This officer, at the request of the Bailli, undertakes special tasks such as membership and functions. The Vice Chargé de Missions is involved in the development of bailliage policies and procedures. This officer is frequently in charge of the Membership Committee.
	John Marotta Commandeur Vice Conseiller Culinaire
The Vice Conseiller Culinaire must be a food or service professional or other professional dealing with the procurement and service of food. This officer's primary function is the realization of the dinner, its ambiance, decor, decorations, and menu consultation with the Bailli, the Vice Conseiller Gastronomique, the Vice Echanson and the Menu Committee. The Vice Conseiller Culinaire coordinates the activities of the other professional members of the bailliage.
	Carolyn Hoelscher Vice Chargée de Presse
The Chargé de Presse is in charge of public relations and communications for the bailliage and is responsible for press releases regarding Bailliage activities. This officer cooperates and communicates with the Chargé de Presse Provincial, and provides reports of the Bailliage activities, along with photographs, for possible inclusion in the National Bailliages publication, Gastronome.