The
Plimsoll Club cordially invites you to enjoy
a
festive Italian Night on Saturday, March 25
7:00
- 8:00 p.m. - Cocktails, featuring Italian specialties and hors
d'oeuvres, including a pasta station, in the Galvez Room. Entertainment
will be provided by Ron Abel on the accordion.
7:55
p.m. - Our fabulous buffet opens, resplendent with garlic soup,
an array of salads, veal spiedini, seafood cannelloni, vegetable
lasagna and seafood risotto, just to name a few. Prepared to order
will be cheese ravioli marinara, rigatoni with four cheeses and
fettuccine pesto. For the perfect finishing touch, cannolis, pastries
and an assortment of Italian cheese will be presented for the pleasure
of your palate.
8:30
p.m. - 12:30 a.m. - Dancing during and after dinner to A.J. Monistere
and his band.
The
cost of this festa is only $49.95 per person, which includes the
cocktail party with hors d'oeuvres, the lavish buffet and dancing
music. Make your reservations by calling Mirela Hodge or Marc Garcia
at 529-1701.
Cancellations
and changes must be received by noon on Thursday, March 23 or full
billing will apply. Remember to ask for your cancellation number.
As
always, complimentary validated parking is available in the WTC
garage.
Celebrate
St. Patrick's Day with us on March 17
Irish
eyes will be smiling at the Plimsoll Club on Friday, March 17 for
our St. Patrick's Day luncheon buffet, beginning at 11:45 a.m.
From
County Mayo in the north to County Cork in the south, we offer you
a sampling of the very best of Irish cuisine.
Evolving
with the social changes of past years, Irish cuisine has become
much more confident. Irish dishes, guided by a new generation of
cooks and chefs who take their work seriously, offer a delectable
diversity that will delight your palate.
A sample
of menu items includes: leek and potato soup, a delicious array
of salads, Irish lamb stew, corned beef and cabbage, salmon-filled
boxty, sautéed oysters with shallots and cream brioche, champ
(traditional mashed potatoes with green onions), golden pineapple
and caramel cake with cream and much more. Our bar will feature
Irish beer at a very special price of $2.95 per bottle.
Join
us for a bit o' blarney at a price that won't use up all your green.
The cost of this fabulous feast is only $16.95.
Call
Mirela Hodge or Marc Garcia at 529-1701 for reservations. Cancellations
and changes must be received by noon on Thursday, March 16 or full
billing will apply.
Complimentary
validated parking is available in the WTC garage. Due
to this special event, the a la carte menu will not be offered.
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"Julie,
Dene and I were thrilled with our special wedding reception
at the Plimsoll Club on the 4th. We have received numerous
letters and phone calls complimenting our choice of venue.
Everyone loved the food, and of course, the ambiance can't
be equaled.
"I
thank you for working with me in planning this very memorable
family event. Julie and Wiley had such a wonderful time
at the reception - as did all of their friends - and this
memory will be one they will cherish for the rest of their
lives, thanks to you."
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Patricia C. Denechaud
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Check
Your Lucky Number
This
month's lucky number is 318.
Congratulations
to James P. LeBlanc, Sr.! You are the recipient of dinner
for two with cocktails during the month of March or April.
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!
Lunch
With Us When Shopping Downtown
When
you're downtown shopping or taking care of business, enjoy the Plimsoll
Club's daily luncheon buffet.
The
cost is now $13.75 for a buffet that features an array of delectable
dishes which are sure to please.
When
you lunch with us, we'll give you four hours of free parking in
the WTC garage.
Call
529-1701 for reservations and have lunch with us at the Plimsoll
Club.
Sample
Early Menu Before Going to Parades
Going to the theatre, the symphony
or a Mardi Gras parade?
We
offer a delicious Early Evening menu from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
on Tuesdays through Thursdays when our a la carte dinner is offered.
Our
Early Evening menu begins with starters such as crawfish cake with
tartar sauce, grilled andouille sausage with turnip greens and black-eyed
peas, soup du jour, and Caesar and Plimsoll salads.
Our
main courses include daily selections of specially prepared chicken,
fish and veal.
Desserts
include carrot cake, sherbert du jour, chocolate mousse or bread
pudding with praline sauce, etc.
The
cost is $14.75 per person. Two hours of complimentary validated
parking is included in this special price.
Dinner
at the PC is the perfect way to begin your evening. Call
529-1701 for reservations.
Celebrate
Carnival at our Lunch Buffet
Enjoy
a piece of king cake - and don't worry if you get the baby - at
the Plimsoll Club's Mardi Gras luncheon buffet now through March
3.
King
cake and other Carnival treats will highlight a menu that includes
our carved items, soups and flambeed dessert station.
Celebrate
the Crescent City's favorite time of year by lunching with us during
this festive week for only $13.95. Call
the Plimsoll Club at 529-1701 for reservations.
As
always, complimentary validated parking is available in the WTC
garage.
Sherry
Landry Wins Costa Rica Trip
Congratulations
to Sherry Landry of Locke, Liddell & Sapp, LLC, for being the first
place winner in the 1999 Membership Campaign by sponsoring five
new members.
Landry
can look forward to a luxurious Costa Rican vacation package for
two in the new year! (And special thanks to Nature Tours for making
it possible.)
In
second place, Chief Thomas Minerva will receive an elegant dinner
with cocktails for four at the Plimsoll Club.
We
also wish to thank all of you who participated in the 1999 membership
campaign, which has resulted in 72 new memberships.
And
remember, throughout 2000, current WTC members who sponsor new members
will continue to receive a $50 certificate, redeemable for food
and beverage in the Plimsoll Club.
WTCA
Spring Meeting Set for April 10-14 in Italy
WTC
President Dennis Kelly invites you to join him on a Louisiana business
mission to Trieste, Italy, for the Spring Assembly of the World
Trade Centers Association from April 10-14.
This
is an excellent opportunity to make productive contacts with delegations
in attendance from all over the world and have one-on-one matchmaking
appointments with Italian companies.
Also
included in the Assembly's program are informative trade seminars
and briefings, exhibits, cultural and networking events.
With
an attractive registration fee of $300, the program also includes
an evening at the opera to see The Barber of Seville and
a dinner at a palace on the last day of the meeting. There will
also be an optional day trip to Venice.
For
more information, call Natalie Rideau at (594) 529-1601, ext. 226.
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 Dori Singer or Pam Corrigan at 529-1701 for more information.
Welcome
New WTC Members!
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Jerome
J. Anderson
Tulane Law School
Charlotte
A. Bollinger
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.
Brenda
B. Brown
University of New Orleans
D.
Clayton Cambre
Loyola University School of Law
Charlene
M. Carrouche
Walter
C. Christensen
Eloisa
Craig
Troy State University
Jonathan
Daniels
Port of Greater Baton Rouge
Wayne
R. Elam
Johnson Bros. Corporation
Jennifer
Faroldi
Locke, Liddell & Sapp
Patricia
Gallagher
William
G. Girard
U.S. Army
Steve
Griffith
Loyola University School of Law
Vernon
Hebert
Thomas
A. Henzler
McDermott International, Inc.
Jan
S. Jobe
Pan American Life Insurance Co.
Mary
V. Kinsey
US Army Corps of Engineers
John
M. Lyons, III
Accent on Children's Arrangements, Inc.
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Felix
Martinez
Pan American Life Insurance Co.
John
T. Nesser, III
McDermott International, Inc.
Paul
A. Resor, Jr.
Cynthia
M. Rico
Lakewood Country Club
Faye
V. Riddick
Liliane
M. Shylock
Le Meridien Hotel
Sean
S. Smith
Sisung Securities Corp.
Warren
C. Stephenson
John
W. Sutherlin, Ph.D.
University of New Orleans
Randy
J. Taylor
Gulf Coast Dockside, Inc.
Roger
E. Tetrault
McDermott International, Inc.
Pamela
H. Theriot
Jefferson Parish School System
Michael
J. Thornton
Southern Holdings
Joseph
Tusa, Jr.
McDermott International, Inc.
Thomas
J. Wall
Dr.
Paul K. Whelton
Tulane University Medical Center
William
C. Woodward
Ocean Systems Consulting
Victor
T. Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi Travel Service
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Coolidge
New Trade Programs Manager
Susannah
Coolidge is the new WTC Manager of Trade Programs, replacing Alicia
Den Beste, who has relocated to Atlanta after three years with the
WTC.
Susannah
is a native of Boston and holds a B.A. degree from Tulane (majoring
in linguistics, minoring in French) and an M.S. in Urban Studies
from UNO.
She
served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger, West Africa, and for
the past five years has been working with a local travel agency
as a commercial sales executive.
Susannah
is responsible for organizing the WTC's international trade seminars,
workshops, luncheon briefings and other trade events.
She
can be reached at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222.
Reciprocal
Club Update
The
World Trade Center has recently added the Genesee Valley Club in
Rochester, New York, to its list of reciprocal clubs.
The
Genesee Valley Club, which dates back to 1885, will replace the
recently closed University Club in Rochester. The Genesee Valley
Club offers an excellent dining facility for members in downtown
Rochester. Additionally, the Club has indoor and outdoor tennis,
exercise rooms, squash, billiards, a sauna and outdoor swimming
pool.
Overnight
accommodations are available at a reduced rate at the Strathallen
Hotel. For more information, please call Natalie Rideau at 529-1601,
ext. 226.
In
addition, we regret to inform you that the Executive Club in Pensacola,
Florida, has recently closed its doors to business.
The
WTC and Plimsoll Club Directory
For
your convenience, the following is a list of key staff members for
you to clip out and save for future reference:
Richard
Allen, Managing Director for Administration and Building, 581-4888,
ext. 137
Terri
Bayhi, Leasing, 581-4888, ext. 139 Allen Canzoneri, Comptroller,
529-1601, ext. 152
Kellie
Ramsey, Membership Account Information, 529-1601, ext. 163
Pam
Corrigan, Convention Sales, 529-1701, ext. 328
Peter
Michelini, Trade Programs, 529-1601, ext. 254
Dori
Singer, Catering & Sales, 529-1701, ext. 337
Giselle
Boyer, Accounts Receivable, 529-1601, ext. 123
Yann
Petit, Plimsoll Club Manager, 529-1701, ext. 336
Natalie
Rideau, Membership Marketing & Reciprocal Clubs, 529-1601, ext.
226
Eugene
Schreiber, Managing Director for Trade, 529-1601, ext.
227
Mirela
Hodge, Plimsoll Club Reservations, 529-1701
Jack
Walker, Government Affairs & Transportation, 529-1601, ext.
262
IDB
Annual Meeting to be Held in New Orleans
The
Inter-American Development Bank is holding its annual meeting in
New Orleans on March 23-29 to discuss lending programs that are
helping Latin American and Caribbean nations improve education,
economic growth and macro-economic stability.
The
IDB is the leading source of multilateral development financing
for the region, with last year's loans totaling $9.5 billion.
The
New Orleans forum is expected to attract more than 6,000 bankers,
corporate leaders, development officials and journalists, in addition
to the official delegations of the IDB's 46 member countries.
The
plenary sessions will be preceded by 11 official seminars on key
development issues. The World Trade Center is one of many local
and national sponsors of the IDB meeting.
For
details on the meeting, call (504) 565-7320.
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.
March
Calendar
1
- Mardi gras lunch Buffet through March 3, PC
17 - St. Patrick's Day Buffet, PC
23 - Latin American Oil & Gas Outlook Luncheon, PC
25 - Italian Night, PC
31 - Export Enforcement Workshop, 8:30 - noon, Suite 2900
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