The
Plimsoll Club cordially invites you to enjoy 'A Taste of California'
Lunch Buffet September 24
Join
us for "A Taste of California" luncheon buffet on Friday,
September 24 and sample the delicious cuisine that has made the
West Coast famous.
The
Chef has put together a spectacular menu that reflects the freshness
and unique flavor combinations from the sunny shores of California.
Featured
items will include cream of corn with oyster soup, cucumber vichyssoise
with crawfish cream, radicchio and wild mushroom salad, grilled
squab marinated in seasonal berry puree, roast pork, poached halibut
with tomatoes and basil, grilled swordfish with mango butter and
many other delectable dishes.
This
fabulous feast is only $16.50 per person! We offer California Cabernet
Sauvignon Round Hill or Chardonnay Robert Pepi for only $2.95 a
glass.
Our
specialty lunches always sell out so reserve your tables now! Note:
Due to this special luncheon event, the a la carte menu will not
be offered.
Call
Mirela Hodge for reservations at 529-1701. Cancellations must be
made by noon on Thursday, September 23 or full billing will apply.
Remember to ask for your cancellation number. As always, complimentary
validated parking is offered in the WTC garage.
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Lobster Dinner Menu
Duck and Andouille Gumbo
OR
Basket Plimsoll
medley of wild mushrooms
in cognac-green peppercorn sauce,
served in a puff pastry basket
Salad Antebellum
mixed greens, crumbled bleu cheese and pecans
with raspberry vinaigrette
Boiled One and Three-Quarter Pound
Fresh Maine Lobster
with drawn butter
Lemon and Lime Wedges
Saffron Rice Pilaf
French Bread and Butter
Dessert Buffet Extravaganza
Bananas Foster
Coffee
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Enjoy
a Lobster Dinner Dance on Saturday, September 18
Due
to popular demand for our Lobster Dinner Dance, we are offering
an encore presentation on Saturday, September 18.
Make reservations for the time you prefer between 7:30 p.m. and
8:30 p.m. by calling Mirela Hodge at 529-1701 during the hours of
8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The
cost of this delicious four-course feast is only $37.50 per person!
We
offer a choice of two appetizers, a refreshing salad, a boiled one-and-three-quarter-pound
Maine lobster that has been cracked and loosened from its shell,
saffron rice pilaf, French bread and butter, and a buffet of splendid
desserts.
Enjoy
dancing to the music of the Herb Tassin Quartet from 7:30 p.m. until
10:30 p.m.
If
you must cancel, please do so by Thursday, September 16 and ask
for your cancellation number to avoid billing to your WTC account.
As
always, complimentary validated parking is available in the WTC
garage.
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"My wife and I express
our deep heartfelt thanks to every member of the Plimsoll
Club's staff for your service, assistance, professionalism
and attention to detail, as well as the food and bar service,
all of which combined to make our daughter's wedding reception
a spectacular evening which we will always remember."
Mr. & Mrs. Richard
A. Barton
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Check
Your Lucky Number
This
month's lucky number is 1082.
Congratulations to Judge George Connelly!
You are the recipient of dinner for two with cocktails during the
month of September or October.
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!
Annual
Membership Campaign Kicks Off September 1
The
WTC's annual membership campaign is officially on!
The
lucky person who sponsors the most new members between September
1 and December 31 will win the grand prize -- a vacation for two
to San Jose, Costa Rica, including airfare, a three-night hotel
stay, transfers and tours.
The
second place winner will enjoy a complimentary dinner and cocktails
for four at the Plimsoll Club.
The
third place winner will enjoy a complimentary luncheon for four
at the Club.
Send or fax the names and addresses of your prospective members
and put yourself in the race for first place! The WTC will follow-up
and contact these individuals for you.
Remember, when a prospective member whom you sponsor becomes a new
member, you will automatically receive a $50 gift certificate for
food and beverages at the Plimsoll Club.
For
additional information and applications, call WTC Membership Manager
Natalie Rideau at (504) 529-1601, ext. 226.
See
"Spotlight on Benefits" and tell all your friends about
the many advantages of membership in the WTC.
Sample
Early Menu Before Evening Out
Going to the theatre, the symphony
or just enjoying a night on the town? We offer a delicious Early
Evening menu from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through
Thursdays when the a la carte menu is offered.
Our
Early Evening menu begins with starters such as crawfish cakes with
tartar sauce, grilled andouille sausage with turnip greens and black-eyed
peas, soup du jour and Caesar and Plimsoll salads.
Our
main courses provide a choice of Chicken Lafitte, Tilapia Pecan
or Veal Piccata. Desserts include carrot cake, sherbert du jour,
chocolate mousse or bread pudding with praline sauce.
The
cost is $14.75 per person. Two hours of complimentary validated
parking is included in this special price.
Dinner
at the Plimsoll Club is the perfect way to begin a lovely March
evening. Call us at 529-1701 for reservations.
Call
us a 529-1701 for reservations
Welcome to Our New PC Banquet Head Waiter
Congratulations
to Mike Vidrine, the Plimsoll Club's new Banquet Head Waiter, who
was promoted on August 1.
He
replaces Antonio Pinon, who has been with the Plimsoll Club for
17 years. Pinon is getting married and relocating to Atlanta. We
will miss him.
We
also want to welcome Robert Weakley as our new Assistant Banquet
Waiter. Robert joined us from the Windsor Court Hotel. He also worked
at the Westin Hotel and Andrea's
The
Plimsoll Club's Autumn Hours Set
After
closing completely for the last two weeks of August for our annual
repairs and maintenance, the Plimsoll Club will reopen for lunch
on Monday, August 30 and for dinner on Wednesday, September 1
Both
the club and the WTC offices will be closed on Monday, September
6 in observation of Labor Day.
A
Friendly Reminder
Please
remember that your 1999 membership dues must be paid in full by
March 31.
Any
dues balance remaining unpaid by that date will be written off in
accordance with the WTC by-laws.
Please
call Kellie Clark at 529-1601, ext. 163, if you have any questions
about your account status.
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.
Welcome
New WTC Members!
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W. Paul Andersson
Honorary Consul
of Germany
Sheldra Baker-Robinson
Delta Export
Assistance Center
Franz J. Brodmann
F.J. Brodmann
and Company, LLC
Margaret Bender Bourgeois
Jeffrey Crosby
Christian Daigle
LMS Shipmanagement, Inc.
Catherine Dunn
Board of Commissioners
Port of New Orleans
Leon Hampton
Future-Tec Management Systems, Inc.
Arthur B. Hayes
Astral International
Shipping Services
Frank J. Hogan
Bluewater Shipping Company
Norman L. Johnson, II
Ecological Resources, LLC
Charles C. Jones
Boutte Restaurant Corporation
Bobby Joseph
University of Phoenix
Wayne Kimball
Renee Lapeyrolerie
High Note Communications
A.C. Letellier, Jr.
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Nancy Marinovic
Honorary Consul of Mali
Leonard A. Nalty
Nu Capital Corporation
Nicole Catherine Ortloff
University of Phoenix
Debra A. Pailet
University of New Orleans
Kenneth M. Scott, Jr.
Louisiana Department
of Economic Development
Jack D. Shinneman
Greg Tokuyama
University of Phoenix
Teruko I. Von Bargen
Gable Watkins
University of Phoenix
Wilbert R. Wilson
Future-Tec Management
Systems, Inc.
Honorio J. Zabala
University of Phoenix
WELCOME BACK!
Diedria Braxton Wooden
Topp Knotch Personnel
and Consulting
Brian Leslie Scheele
Southern Cross
Shipping Company, Inc.
Carolyn J. Tennant
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Call
the PC about Holiday Parties
Autumn
is just around the corner and cool weather will be here soon. It's
time to book space for your holiday parties at the Plimsoll Club.
We
have very few available weekend dates left for evening parties,
so call Pam Corrigan or Dori Singer 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 will give everyone
in attendance a complimentary glass of champagne with dessert.
In
addition, we will 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..
Easy
Parking at WTC Garage
The
1,000-car WTC parking garage is conveniently located on Poydras
Street next to the Hilton Hotel and across the street from the WTC
Building.
The
garage is just steps away from Riverwalk and a five-minute walk
from the CBD, the Warehouse District and the French Quarter.
The
garage offers safe, covered parking and is accessible 7 days a week,
24 hours a day.
Competitively
priced daily and monthly rates are available. Call (504) 584-3994.
WTC
Language Classes to Begin September 6
The
next 15-week session of language instruction in French, German,
Spanish, and Italian (note: this is the first time Italian is being
offered in several years) begins on Monday, September 6 and runs
through December 16 at the WTC.
The
classes are held in the evenings, twice a week, at the WTC Building.
Free parking is provided in the WTC garage.
The
emphasis of the classes is on business usage and conversation. Small
classes led by experienced teachers ensure individual attention.
The
registration fee is $195, with WTC members and spouses paying $135,
and WTC tenants and members of various other trade associations
paying $175.
Advance
registration is required.
For
additional information or to have a brochure mailed to you, please
call the WTC at 529-1601, ext. 222, as the registration deadline
for the classes is August 31.
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