History
The Victoria Bailliage was founded on April 15, 1984 by Colin Southcombe as the first Bailli with Daniel Rigollet as Vice-Conseiller Culinaire. To roll out the new Bailliage of Victoria, they enlisted Denis Glew as Vice-Conseiller Gastronomique and Norman Howard as Vice-Argentier. Fifteen charter members were inducted at a magnificent dinner at Sooke Harbour House. Since this simple beginning the ranks have increased to a stable membership of just under 50 with an impressive food and wine budget. Ann Purdon followed as Bailli in 1986 and Colin Southcombe went on to become Bailli of Sydney, Australia. Daniel Rigollet became Bailli of Victoria in 1990 serving in this role for 14 years. Lyle Viereck took over the leadership duties from 2003 until 2006. Colin Mantell, Maître Hotelier, accepted the position of Bailli in 2007 and served the Bailliage until 2011 when Ian Batey assumed command. Gail Gable took leadership of the local bailliage in September 2017 and is the current Bailli de Victoria
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