You are cordially invited to enjoy A Taste of Russia lunch
buffet on December 5
Join us at the Plimsoll Club for a Taste of
Russia on Friday, December 5 when our luncheon buffet will feature
borscht, savory cabbage soup, elegant chicken Kiev, beef stroganoff,
salmon coulibiac, pork Orlaf, corned beef Alexi, sinfully-rich pasha,
strawberry blinis and many other delights reflecting the delicious and
unique flavors of this multifaceted country.
The cost is only $16.50 per person. No Russian meal
would be complete without vodka, and we offer you a chilled shot of
Stolichnaya for only $1.95!
Our specialty buffet luncheons are always sellouts, so
make your reservations now!
Call Claire Stockton at 529-1701 between 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. or Marc Garcia from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cancellations and changes must be received by noon on
Thursday, December 4 or your account will be billed for the entire
reservations. Remember to ask for your cancellation number to avoid
discrepancies.
Note: Due to this special luncheon event, the a la carte
menu will not be offered.
As always, we offer you complimentary validated parking
for three hours in the WTC garage.
Celebrate New Year's Eve
Fireworks & Fun at the PC
Dine, dance, watch the fireworks and enjoy the city's
New Year's Eve celebration from the unparalleled vantage point of the
Plimsoll Club. An exciting evening is planned.
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Cocktail party in the Galvez Room with music by a classical duo.
9:15 p.m.
A fabulous New Year's Eve buffet.
9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Dancing to the music of A.J. Monistere and the Sounds of Rhythm.
Midnight
Riverfront fireworks display
The cost of this festive evening is $99.95 per person,
including the cocktail party and dinner. Complimentary hats and
noisemakers will be distributed as midnight nears. Formal wear is
optional. To make reservations, call 529-1701.
Changes and cancellations must be made by noon on
Friday, December 26 or your account will be charged for the entire
original reservation. Please ask for your cancellation number.
Holiday Buffet Luncheon at the
Plimsoll Club
From Wednesday, December 17 through Wednesday, December
24, the Plimsoll Club will feature a special holiday luncheon buffet for
just $13.50.
In addition to our carved items, soups and flambeed
dessert station, the menu will also include special salads, a yule log
and many traditional treats.
To make reservations, call Claire Stockton at 529-1701
from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. or Marc Garcia from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. The club will close at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
As always, complimentary validated parking is available
in the WTC garage.
Special luncheon buffets have become a monthly tradition
at the Plimsoll Club so check the next issue of TradeWinds for details
of our special January luncheon buffet.
Christmas Shopping at the PC
Just in time for the holidays, the Plimsoll
Club is offering a beautiful umbrella for sale. Since El Nino is
predicted to give us a wet winter, it is the perfect gift.
It is a large, golf-sized umbrella in classic navy blue
with elegant gold lettering featuring the Plimsoll Club's name and logo
for only $29.50!
Also available are scarves, silk ties, cuff links, lapel
pins, key chains and much more.
Stop by the Plimsoll Club and let us show you how easy
shopping can be! Call 529-1701 for details.
Try our Early Evening Dinner Before
Shopping
When shopping with family and friends downtown this
holiday season, meet at the Plimsoll Club and sample our Early Evening
menu before you hit the stores.
Available from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through
Thursdays, our Early Evening dinner allows you plenty of time for
shopping. And the low price of only $13.95 leaves you with plenty of
money for holiday purchases. Call 529-1701 for reservations.
It's Not Too Late to Win
Two trips to Costa Rica
There is still time for you to join the race for first
place in the WTC's annual membership campaign!
Several members are currently tied with just a few
sponsorships each, so the field is wide open.
The member sponsoring the most new members between
October 1 and December 31 will win the Gold! -- two round trip tickets
to San Jose, Costa Rica, compliments of Lacsa Airlines, three nights at
the luxurious Herradura Hotel and Conference Center, all transfers and a
fascinating tour 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 in your list of prospective members to WTC
Membership Manager Natalie Rideau and put yourself in the race for the
gold!
For more information, additional applications and copies
of the WTC's marketing brochure, call Natalie Rideau at 529-1601.
Also, remember that for each new member you sponsor, you
will receive a $50 certificate redeemable for food or beverages at the
Plimsoll Club.
WTC, Plimsoll Club Deck Halls for the
Season
The World Trade Center and the Plimsoll Club offer
holiday greetings by decking their halls for the upcoming festive
season.
On Dec. 1, the Daughters of the British Empire's
hand-crafted ornaments will trim the Plimsoll Club's elegant tree, and
in the WTC main lobby, members, tenants and guests can enjoy the
massive, traditionally decorated tree.
For Chanukah, a lovely menorah will grace the club
foyer.
A Reminder
Please remember to call for reservations for dinner in
December as there are some evenings when the Plimsoll Club is booked
for holiday celebrations.
Check Your Lucky Number
This month's lucky number is 766. Congratulations to
Mr. Jeffrey Barrach!
You are the recipient of dinner for two with cocktails
during the months of December or January.
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!
International Mixer
December 4
Join fellow WTC members and other international
business colleagues for an "International Mixer" on
Thursday, December 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 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 participating
international trade organizations.
Please RSVP by calling Natalie Rideau at (504)
529-1601, faxing (504) 529-1691 or e-mailing rideau@wtcno.org.
Welcome New WTC Members!
Morrie Alec Bishop- The Gonzales Weekly, Inc.
McChord Carrico- Monroe & Lemann
Trey Cefalu- Milliken & Michaels, Inc.
Chester L. Dempsey- Liberty Transportation, Inc.
Daniel S. Echt- Corrado Giacona III
Giacona Container Co.
Louis Giacona- Giacona Container Co.
D. Gayril Gibson- Communicom Company of Louisiana
John M. Girault- Monroe & Lemann
CDR Mark A. Johnson- U.S. Navy
Roselyn B. Koretsky- Monroe & Lemann
Richard A. Kuntz
Yvette P. LaPlace- Southern U.S. Trade Association
Ann L. Lewis- Monroe & Lemann
John C. Martin
Luis Mendez- Whitney National Bank
David G. Moore- First Bank and trust
Bernie R. Pinsonat- Southern Media & Opinion Research
Roy A. Pontiff- Port of Iberia District
Rusty J. Savoie- Adams & Reese
Jeremy Schreiber- The Kosmos Group
Lloyd F. Schroeder II- Usry & Weeks
Russell K. Scott
Randye C. Snyder- Monroe & Lemann
December Dates
1 -- Final chance to take part in WTC's Membership
Campaign
3 -- Sample our Early Evening menu (5:30 -6:30 p.m.,
Tuesday-Thursday)
4 -- International Mixer, PC
5 -- A taste of Russia Luncheon Buffet
17 -- Holiday Luncheon Buffet (through Dec, 24)
23 -- Chanukah Eve
24 -- Chanukah, Christmas eve
25 -- Christmas, WTC Offices & Club Closed
31 -- New Year's Eve Fireworks & Fun, PC
Forty WTC members and their guests paired
off for a two-ball scramble on October 28 at Lakewood Country Club for
the WTC Fall Golf Tournament.