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The
Plimsoll Club cordially invites you to enjoy a Taste of Maine
Luncheon Buffet on November 13
Join us at
The Plimsoll Club for a luncheon buffet overflowing with
delicacies from Maine and the northeastern United States on
Friday, November 13.
The cost is only $17.95 per person. Our specialty buffets are
always sellouts, so reserve your tables now!
Note: Due to this special luncheon event, the a la carte menu
will not be offered.
To make reservations, call Claire Stockton at 529-1701
between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Marc Garcia from 4:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m.
Cancellations must be received by noon on Thursday, November
12 or full billing will apply. Remember to ask for your
cancellation number to avoid discrepancies.
As always, complimentary validated parking for three hours is
available in the WTC garage. |
Maine
Lobster
Buffet Menu
SOUPS
New England
clam chowder
Lobster bisque
SALADS
Red cabbage
coleslaw with apples
Winter squash medley with tarragon-lime vinaigrette
Mixed greens with chickory
and radicchio
Carrot, raisin & pineapple salad
Pickled beets with onions
Cucumbers in dilled sour cream
Herring in sour cream
STEAMER
STATION
1/2 Maine
lobster
(one order per person, please)
Steamed longnecked clams
Steamed shrimp
BUFFET
Wild turkey
with walnut dressing
Smoked salmon
New England boiled corned beef
Boston shrod (baby cod)
in a seafood cream sauce
Stuffed acorn squash
Johnny cake
Boston baked beans
DESSERT
STATION
Maine blueberry
cobbler
in puff pastry (with fresh wild
Maine blueberries)
Strawberry shortcake
Maple caramel custard
Assorted pies and cakes
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International
Mixer set for November 5
Join fellow WTC
members and other international business colleagues for an
"International Mixer" on Thursday, November 5 from 5:30 p.m.
until 7:30 p.m. at the Plimsoll Club
The WTC, in conjunction with seven other international trade and
transportation organizations, will host this lively networking event,
with members of the Consular Corps of New Orleans as our special
guests.
Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, free parking, door
prizes and great networking with the following international trade
organizations:
- International Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers
Association;
- New Orleans Air Cargo Association;
- New Orleans Board of Trade;
- New Orleans Steamship Association;
- Propeller Club of the U.S.;
- Port of New Orleans;
- Traffic and Transportation Club of Greater New Orleans;
- and the World Trade Club of Greater New Orleans.
Special thanks to United Parcel Service for sponsoring this event.
Please RSVP by calling Natalie Rideau at (504) 529-1601, ext. 226,
faxing (504) 529-1691 or e-mailing nrideau@wtcno.org.
Guests and prospective members are welcome but must be registered
prior to the event by a WTC member.
Celebrate
Thanksgiving at the Plimsoll Club
The Plimsoll
Club's traditional holiday fare of turkey and stuffing, cranberry
sauce, lamb, salmon, prime rib, and bountiful desserts will top the
buffet table for a Thanksgiving Day feast on November 26 that you
won't want to miss.
To accommodate as many members as possible, the Club's seatings
will be at 11:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
For your entertainment, a classical trio will perform. A balloon
sculpture artist will also be on hand, especially for the kids.
The cost of this fabulous event is $31.95 for adults and $12.50 for
children under 10.
Make reservations early. This annual event at the Plimsoll Club is
always a sellout! Call Claire Stockton at 529-1701 from 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. or Marc Garcia after 4:00 p.m.
Cancellations must be received by noon on Tuesday, November 24 to
avoid billing to your account.
As always, complimentary validated parking is available in the WTC
garage.
Sample Dishes from our Thanksgiving Menu
Grilled Norwegian salmon
Leg of lamb
Prime rib
Chicken rosemary
Soft shell crab ambassador
Fresh boiled shrimp
Pate maison presentation
and much, much more!
PC Dress Code
Requirements
As a reminder,
the Plimsoll Club's dress code requires a sports coat and slacks for
lunch and a coat and tie for dinner.
No jeans, shorts or skorts are allowed.
Please remind your guests and friends when they use your membership
that these rules apply.
Go for the Costa
Rican Gold!
The WTC's annual
membership campaign has begun!
The member sponsoring the most new members between now and December
31 will win the Gold! -- two round trip tickets to San Jose, Costa
Rica, three nights at the luxurious Herradura Hotel and Conference
Center, all transfers and fascinating tours of the Poas Volcano
National Park and Sarchi Oxcart Factory, compliments of Nature Tours.
The second place winner will enjoy a complimentary dinner and
cocktails for four at the Plimsoll Club and the third place winner
will enjoy a complimentary luncheon for four at the Plimsoll Club.
Send or fax the names and addresses of your prospective members and
put yourself in the race for the gold!
The WTC will follow-up and contact these individuals for you.
Remember, for each new member sponsored, you will automatically
receive a $50 gift certificate for food and beverages at the Plimsoll
Club.
For additional information, call WTC Membership Manager Natalie
Rideau at (504) 529-1601, ext. 226.
Just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our luncheon
Saturday at the Plimsoll Club. The food, service and flowers
were all perfect.Thanks for making our 'special day' so special.
Sincerely,
Alberta Bryer |
Call
the Plimsoll Club about Holiday Parties
Christmas is
just around the corner and the time has come to book your holiday
parties at the Plimsoll Club. We have very few available weekend dates
left for evening parties, so call Pam Corrigan or Margie Ellinghausen
at 529-1701 right away to reserve space for your holiday bash.
In keeping with the holiday spirit, we have a special offer for
holiday office luncheons during the month of December. We'll give
everyone in attendance a complimentary glass of champagne with
dessert. In addition, we'll organize a drawing for a Plimsoll Club
apron colored royal blue with white lettering and piping.
This offer applies only to luncheons held in private rooms with a
banquet menu served. Group luncheons in the main dining room or those
selecting the a la carte menu or buffet are excluded from this offer.
Entertain on a
Higher Level
Living the
"high" life takes on a special meaning when you entertain
your guests at the Plimsoll Club. From
our vantage point on the 30th floor of the World
Trade Center, the city of
New Orleans serves as a dramatic backdrop for your business or social
events.
We have five
different rooms suited to all sizes and
types of events.One is just perfect for you. We offer an
extensive selection of menus and hors d'oeuvres or we can easily
create a custom-designed menu based on your personal preferences. We
also offer complimentary validated parking for you and your guests for
luncheon and evening events. Let us cater to your good taste by
calling Barbara Montgomery at 529-1701 for more information.
Check Your Lucky
Number
This month's
lucky number is 937. Congratulations to Thomas Pritchard! You are the
recipient of dinner for two with cocktails during the month of
November or December. Special events are excepted. Call the Plimsoll
Club at 529-1701 for details and reservations. Watch for your
membership number in the next newsletter. You could be a winner, too!
Welcome New WTC
Members!
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Robert E.
Chehardy
Michelle Colin
Entergy Legal Department
Cherie Givens
Law Offices of J. Van Robichaux, Jr.
Martins I. Imudia
Enow & Imudia
Clifton C. Inge, Jr.
Aero International, LLC
Sherry Metrejean
Metrejean Turtle Farm
James E. McCardell
Michael A. Nwaokobia
African Chamber of Commerce
Crescent City International, Inc. |
Clyde
Pregeant
Grand Isle
Shipyard, Inc.
Robert Pregeant
Grand Isle Shipyard, Inc.
Dr. Dwight Ramsey
First United Methodist Church
Margaret Restucher
Barkan & Neff
Edward Santos
Ona Foods, Inc.
Allen L. Semien, Sr.
VCI International
Kelley Sevin
Richard F. Sleight, Jr.
Columbian Rope Company |
Spotlight
on WTC Benefits
Full
privileges in the Plimsoll Club in New Orleans. Reciprocal rights with
320 other World Trade Centers and clubs in 97 countries and 95
additional clubs in Louisiana and other states.
Free
enrollment in the 10-K Club, a network of exclusive private clubs for
business travelers which also offers hotel discounts of up to 50%.
Enrollment
in international trade seminars, training courses and luncheon
briefings at reduced rates.
French,
German, Japanese, Spanish and other language classes at reduced rates.
Enrollment
in WTCA ON-LINE, an Internet based
import/export information service (http://www.wtca.org) that offers
worldwide database access and free trade lead opportunities to
members.
A
free company listing on the WTC's new Internet web site (http://www.wtcno.org)
and a free hyperlink to your home page.
Free
subscription to the monthly Louisiana International Trade Bulletin and
reduced rates for the Louisiana International Trade Directory, World
Trade Magazine, the daily Journal of Commerce and a selection of
international trade reference books and foreign language learning
tapes.
A
free spouse membership.
Substantial
discounts with these service providers:
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Calendar of
Events
1 - WTC annual membership campaign continues
5 - International Mixer, PC
13 - A Taste of Maine Lunch Buffet, PC
26 - Thanksgiving Day Buffet, PC
For details, call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222.
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