The
Plimsoll Club cordially invites you to enjoy
a
Lobster Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 8
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Lobster
Dinner Menu
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Basket
Plimsoll
puff pastry with a medley of wild mushrooms in cognac
green peppercorn sauce
OR
Shrimp Remoulade
Salad Antebellum
mixed greens, crumbled bleu cheese and pecans with
raspberry vinaigrette
OR
Duck and Andouille Gumbo
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
Coffee
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What
better way to celebrate a special event or the advent of spring
than with lobster and dancing at the Plimsoll Club? Join us for
a "no-bib" lobster dinner dance on Saturday, April 8.
Make
reservations for the time you prefer either between 6:30 p.m.-7:00
p.m. or between 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. by calling Mirela Hodge or Marc
Garcia at 529-1701. The cost of this fabulous four-course feast
is only $39.95 per person!
The
evening will include our sumptuous lobster dinner plus dancing to
the spectacular entertainment provided by Joe Simon Jazz Inc. from
7:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Due
to this special event, the a la carte menu will not be offered.
If you must cancel, please do so by noon on Thursday, April 6 to
avoid billing to your account.
Remember
to ask for your cancellation number. As always, complimentary validated
parking is available in the WTC garage.
Don't
miss this fabulous night of dinner and dancing with music by Joe
Simon Jazz.
Enjoy
an Easter Sunday Jazz Brunch on April 23
Hunting
for the best holiday buffet in town? Hop on over to the Plimsoll
Club for an Easter Jazz Brunch on Sunday, April 23.
We'll
have baskets of bounty on the buffet, including an omelette station,
soup station, baked ham, seafood crepes, roast prime rib, peeled
shrimp, eggs sardou, poached salmon, strawberry blintzes, cafe brulot,
and a dessert table that's sure to tickle your taste buds.
The
cost of this fabulous buffet is only $30.95 for adults and $12.75
for children under 10.
During
the event, you'll be entertained by The Storyville Stompers soft
jazz trio and we'll have a balloon artist on hand for the kids.
We'll also organize a drawing for the kids to win Easter bunnies!
(Don't panic, Mom and Dad; these rabbits don't require cages or
feeding.)
Make
your reservations for the time you prefer at either 11:00 a.m. or
1:30 p.m. by calling 529-1701.
Complimentary
validated parking is available in the WTC garage when you present
your parking ticket at the Plimsoll Club.
If
you must cancel, please do so by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 20.
The club will be closed on Good Friday, April 21.
Remember
to ask for your cancellation number to avoid billing to your account.
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"
"I have enjoyed many years of lunching at the Plimsoll Club,
but this past year has been an extra special one -- the
very good food, as always -- but the staff has really given
that "extra mile" in the excellent service and their cheerful
and helpful attention at all times."
-
Ruth Renaud
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Check
Your Lucky Number
This
month's lucky number is 1467.
Congratulations
to Virginia Schlueter! You are the recipient of dinner for
two with cocktails during the month of April or May.
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!
Appreciate
Your Secretaries with a PC Buffet
Need
a special treat for those who keep your offices running smoothly?
Take them to our National Secretaries' Week luncheon buffet available
Tuesday, April 25 through Friday, April 28.
The
buffet will feature two carved items, a selection of entrees, side
dishes, assorted salads and desserts (including a flambéed choice).
We'll
also give you complimentary cafe brulot for everyone at the table.
There
will be no a la carte menu offered during this week.
The
cost is only $16.95 per person. Call the Plimsoll Club at 529-1701
for reservations.
Twenty-four
hour notice of cancellation is required to avoid billing to your
account.
Don't
forget to ask for your cancellation number.
As
always, we offer complimentary validated parking in the WTC garage.
Sample
Early Menu Before Going Out on the Town
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. - 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, sherbet 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.
A
Friendly Reminder
Please
remember that your 2000 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 bylaws.
Please
call Kellie Clark at 529-1601, ext. 163, if you have any questions
about your account status.
Hong
Kong Trade Official to Speak at April 4 Breakfast
James
Yuen, Director of the Chicago Office of the Hong Kong Trade Development
Council (TDC), will conduct a breakfast briefing on "China and Hong
Kong: Business Opportunities in the New Millennium" on Tuesday,
April 4 in the WTC's 29th floor Board Room.
Yuen
began his career with the TDC in 1980 and has held numerous trade
promotion positions in Hong Kong and abroad.
As
Director of the Chicago Office since 1989, he is the Regional Head
of the Council for 19 Midwestern states.
To
register for the breakfast meeting, visit the WTC's website at www.wtcno.org
or call (504) 529-1601, ext. 254 or 222.
John
Laborde to Receive Bertel Award
On
Friday, April 7, John P. Laborde, Chairman Emeritus of Tidewater,
Inc., will be the honored recipient of the C. Alvin Bertel Award
at a luncheon at the Plimsoll Club for his outstanding contribution
to the advancement of the Greater New Orleans port area.
The
Selection Committee for the Bertel Award is comprised of the presidents
of 11 organizations, including the WTC.
To
register for the luncheon, visit the WTC website at www.wtcno.org,
or call (504) 529-1601, ext. 222.
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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Jefferson Abromaitis
Cirius Trading Co.
David A. Bell
Bell Holdings, LLC
Fred W. Betz, Jr.
Betz and Associates, LLC
Melody K. Bradley
Jackson County Port Authority
Dr. Connie L. Casente
John H. Clegg
McGlinchey Stafford, PLCC
Kim Compton
Mississippi Coast Trade Zone, Inc.
Robert Corrigan
Christopher Coulon
CPC Consultants
Capt. Azucena S. Duckworth-Jocson
U.S. Public Health Service
Rev. Daniel W. Duke
Grace Lutheran Church
Bruce A. Frallic
Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
Robert A. Fleming, Jr., MD
Preston T. Gaspard
Petrotech, Inc.
John S. Heath
John S. Heath, CPA
Jerry Hemphill
Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission
W.G. Hodgins
Edward A. Jaunet, Jr.
Greg Jones
Foreign Trade Zone Corp.
Stephen M. Jones
Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold
Ralph D. Kern
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David R. Kolzow
Dept. of Economic Development
University of Southern Mississippi
Peter J.H. Legemaate
Apollo USA, Inc.
John A. Macken
Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold
Ronnie Mains
DSC Logistics
Richard A. Marksbury
Tulane University
Joseph Miller
Prudential Louisiana Properties
Allen E. Moeller
Jackson County Port Authority
Paul S. Murphy
Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold
Robert L. Priddy
RMC Capital, LLC
Marianna Rubino
McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC
Judith A. Scott
University of New Orleans
Mike Sibley
Loyola University
Robert Lane Sisung
Sisung Investment Management Services, Inc.
Ken Spirito
Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
Jack P. Strong, MD
LSU School of Medicine
Roy E. Templett
Roy E. Templett, III
Hearing Health Care of LA, Inc.
Hal W. Walters
Hancock County Port
and Harbor Commission
Craig White
Craig Investments
Charles R. Whitehead, Jr.
Whitehead Law Offices
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Foreign
Relations Association and French-American Chamber
Offer Special Discounts to WTC Members
WTC
members are invited to join the Foreign Relations Association and/or
French-American Chamber of Commerce by May 1 for up to 50 percent
off.
Both
of these organizations are very active in the international community
and offer excellent networking events, cultural exchanges and educational
opportunities to their members.
The
Foreign Relations Association of New Orleans is a nonprofit, nonpartisan
educational organization founded in 1944 to promote understanding
of world events.
The
FRA offers speakers programs, international dining and informal
discussions on a regular basis covering a variety of international
subjects and foreign policy issues.
For
more information or to obtain an application, call the FRA at 523-2201
and identify yourself as a WTC member.
The
French-American Chamber of Commerce, Louisiana Chapter, is a nonprofit
organization promoting French-American commercial ties with a network
of 20 chapters in the U.S. and one in Paris. The FACC provides numerous
networking events, opportunities to meet French companies visiting
New Orleans and other French cultural events.
In
addition, the organization provides access to databases of French
companies, basic trade liaison services and promotional opportunities
through listings in the FACC directories.
For
further details, call FACC Executive Director Valerie Guillet at
561-0070 or visit their website at www.faccla.com. Be sure to ask
for the WTC special rate.
Spotlight
on Benefits: The Balboa Bay Club
As
the newest member of our reciprocal club network, The Balboa Bay
Club offers WTC members an exciting array of activities and exquisite
facilities to enjoy while in Newport Beach, CA. The Club, started
in 1948, is situated on one of the largest bay-front properties
in the country and offers a relaxed atmosphere for private dining,
luncheons and conferences.
In
addition, the 15 acre facility offers a marina with 144 slips and
guest facilities, access to water sports, full service spa facilities,
swimming pool, tennis, racquetball, squash, basketball, volleyball
courts and even a private beach. Luxurious guest suites are available
for overnight. For more information or to obtain an introduction
letter, call Vanessa Bailey at 529-1601, ext. 234.
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
Top
Funds Manager to Speak on Global Markets
William
L. Wilby, Senior Vice President and Director of Global Equity Investments
with Oppenheimer Funds Inc., will be the featured speaker at a luncheon
in the Plimsoll Club on Thursday, April 6.
His
topic will be "Forecasting Global Markets in the New Economy."
Oppenheimer
Funds is the 9th largest U.S. mutual fund company, with assets under
management of $126 billion.
Bill
Wilby heads the global equity investment team at Oppenheimer, which
manages over $17 billion in 15 global and international mutual funds
and was ranked by Morningstar as the #1 inter-national management
team in the U.S. mutual fund industry.
In
addition to heading the team, Wilby personally manages the $8.4
billion Oppenheimer Global Fund and the $2.2 billion Global Securities
Fund/VA.
To
register for the April 6 luncheon program, call the WTC at (504)
529-1601, ext. 254 or 222, or visit the website at www.wtcno.org.
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.
April
Calendar
4
Hong Kong Business Breakfast, PC
6 Global Markets Luncheon, PC
7 John Laborde/Bertel Award Luncheon. PC
8 Lobster Dinner Dance, PC
21 Good Friday, Club and WTC Offices Closed
23 Easter Jazz Brunch, PC
25 Secretaries Week Lunch Buffet (through April 28), PC
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