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The activities of the World Trade Center of New Orleans and the Plimsoll Club
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CALENDAR
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Sumptuous Holiday Luncheon Buffet December 17 -21 |
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From December 17 - 21, the Plimsoll Club will feature a special holiday luncheon buffet for only $19.95. In addition to our Boiled Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Soups, Carved Items and Flambeed Dessert Station, the menus will also include Special Holiday Salads, a Yule Log and many traditional treats. Note: Due to this special luncheon event, the a la carte menu will not be offered. To make reservations, call Shelly Cantrelle at 529-1701 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., or Marc Garcia from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. As always, complimentary validated parking is available in the WTC garage.
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A Taste of Russia Lunch Buffet |
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Join us at the Plimsoll Club for a Taste of Russia on Friday, December 7 when our luncheon buffet will feature Borscht, Savory Cabbage Soup, Elegant Chicken Kiev, Beef Stroganoff, Salmon Coulibiac, Pork Olaf, Corned Beef Alexi, Sinfully-rich Pasta, Strawberry Bilinis and many other delights reflecting the delicious and unique flavors of this multifaceted country. The cost is only $18.95 per person. No Russian meal would be complete without vodka, and we offer you a chilled shot of Stolichnaya for only $3.95. Our specialty luncheons are always sellouts, so make your reservations now! Call Shelly Cantrelle 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 any changes must be received by noon on Thursday, December 6 or your account will be billed for the entire reservation. Remember to ask for your cancellation number to avoid discrepancies.
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A New Year’s Eve Extravaganza |
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8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.-- Cocktail party in the Galvez Room with music by Sun Kim string trio. 9:15 p.m. -- A fabulous New Year's Eve buffet. 9:30 p.m. -- 2:00 p.m. -- Dancing to the music of A.J. Monistere and the Sounds of Rhythm. Midnight -- Riverfront fireworks display welcoming in the year 2002. The cost of this festive evening is $130.00 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 Tuesday, December 18 or your account will be charged for the entire original reservation. Please ask for your cancellation number. Cocktail Party - 8:30p.m. Cold Hors d'oeuvres
Hot Hors d'oeuvres
Station: Fresh goose liver sauteed in cognac-green sauce Smoked Seafood Station: Salmon, Shrimp, Eel, Sturgeon, etc. Cheese Station: Array of International Cheeses Wines & Champagne
Dinner Buffet – 9:15 p.m. Cold Station
Soup Station
Hot Station
Dessert Station
Flambe Station
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Women’s Luncheon Series |
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The Plimsoll Club Committee Chairman, Ronnie Kole, along with Sub-Committee member Mrs. Edith Sassone, requests the pleasure of your company at the second event in the "Women’s Luncheon Series". Please join us on Tuesday, December 4 at the Plimsoll Club, beginning at 11:30 a.m. with cocktails (cash bar) and lunch served at 12:00 noon. The guest speaker, Brenda Macaluso, owner of "La Vie En Rose" ladies specialty boutique will present fall holiday wear and accessories. La Vie En Rose is located in Old Metairie and has been providing fine fashions for ladies over the past nine years. Ms. Macaluso will also discuss fall fabrics, colors and silhouettes, as well as answer any of your fashion questions. The cost of this fabulous luncheon and fashion event is $18.50 per person. To make reservations, please call Shelly Cantrelle at 529-1701 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Advance registration is required by November 29. Cancellations must be received by noon on Monday, December 3. Please call the Plimsoll Club at (504) 529-1701 to ask for more information or to register. Meet someone new, make your day interesting, bring your friends to The Plimsoll Club. Lunch Menu Shrimp Cocktail Petit Filet Mignon with Marchand de Vin and Bearnaise Sauce Assorted Vegetables Grand Marnier Souffle Coffee |
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Get the Plimsoll Club’s Daily Menu Specials Via E-Mail |
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Get the Plimsoll Club’s daily menu specials delivered to you via email simply by visiting the Member-only section of the WTC website and providing your email address.
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Call the Plimsoll Club about Holiday Parties! |
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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 please call Pam Babin 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 which is 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.
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Check Your Lucky Draw |
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Special events are excepted. Call the Plimsoll Club at 529-1701 for details and reservations. Watch for your name in the next membership draw. You could be a winner, too!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! |
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JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR WITH RONNIE KOLE AND DINNER AT THE PLIMSOLL CLUB ON DECEMBER 19 |
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Due to popular demand of our romantic Valentine’s Evening, the Plimsoll Club invites you to join us again for a happy hour of tunes prior to your dinner, with reknown pianist Ronnie Kole performing holiday tunes and more on Wednesday, December 19 from 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m. in the Galvez Room.We will be serving complimentary light hors d’oeuvres during Cocktails in the Galvez Room, with dinner following in the Versailles Room.
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Try Our Early Evening Dinner Before Shopping |
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When shopping with friends and family downtown this holiday, meet at the Plimsoll Club and try our Early Evening menu before you hit the stores. Available from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, our Early Evening dinner allows you plenty of time for shopping. And the low price of only $15.75 leaves you eztra money for holiday purchases. Call the Plimsoll Club at 529-1701 for reservations.
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Great Gift Ideas For Santa’s List |
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Looking for something to give that "special" person? Finding it hard to shop for someone who has "everything"? This holiday season, consider giving a World Trade Center membership. The benefits of this gift include: • Full privileges in the Plimsoll Club and over 100 private clubs in the U.S. and abroad • Worldwide Reciprocity through the World Trade Centers Association • WTC Trade Education Programs • Special Events • Foreign Language Classes • And much more! Plus, you'll get a point for each membership that you purchase, which counts toward winning the Membership Campaign, and you’ll receive a $50 Gift Certificate for food or beverages in the Plimsoll Club. Another great gift idea is a $50 gift certificate redeemable for food and beverages at the Plimsoll Club. For information on WTC holiday gift memberships and $50 gift certificates, contact Natalie Rideau at 529-1601, ext. 226.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS! |
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Message From The President |
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As a valued member of the World Trade Center, your membership has never been more vital than it is today. With the approach of the Holiday Season, all of the other WTC Officers and Board Members of the WTC join with me in expressing our deepest appreciation for your participation and support of the World Trade Center this year. We look forward to your active involvement in 2002. In the meantime, have a good Holiday Season and New Year ahead.
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PHILIPPINES AMBASSADOR TO SPEAK AT DECEMBER 6 BREAKFAST |
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Albert del Rosario, the new Philippine Ambassador to the U.S., will speak at a breakfast briefing from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on "Doing Business in the Philippines" on Thursday, December 6 in the WTC’s Executive Offices. Amb. del Rosario’s career in the private sector spans over four decades, during which he has worked in the banking, insurance, shipping, and telecommunications sectors. He has held top- level positions at the Metro Pacific Corporation, the Philippine Indocoil Corporation, the Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation, and the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company. In 1991, Amb. del Rosario received the Philippine Army Award from President Aquino for his initiatives as Chairman of the Makati Foundation for Education, and in 2001 he received the Edsa II Heroes Award from President Macapagal-Arroyo in recognition of his efforts to promote Philippine democracy.
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MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2002 |
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Did you know that last year our grand prize winner in the Membership Campaign sponsored only six members to win? This year our winner will receive two round-trip tickets to London with a three-night stay at the luxurious St. James Club (www.stjamesclub.co.uk). The second-place finisher will enjoy dinner and cocktails for four at the Plimsoll Club, and the third-place winner will enjoy a buffet lunch for two at the Plimsoll Club. Believe it or not, it is not too late to participate! Over the years we've seen winners appear out of nowhere and sponsor all their members during the last month of the contest. Why not try? Send us your list of prospective members and get in the running! Fax: 529-1691 or email: nrideau@wtcno.org. For updates on who is winning, call Natalie Rideau at 529-1601, ext. 226.
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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.
Congratulations
to Michael Thornton! You are the recipient of dinner for two
with cocktails during the months of December or January.
The annual membership campaign has been
extended through January 31, giving all members an opportunity
to win a fabulous vacation package to London!Gone with the Wind:
Click here to see past issues of Tradewinds.
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