The activities of the World Trade Center of New Orleans and the Plimsoll Club

TRADEWINDS     
February 2002

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The Plimsoll Club cordially invites you to enjoy a Romantic Valentine's Dinner Dance on February 14

Give your sweetheart a Valentine's Day to remember: Dinner and Dancing at the Plimsoll Club on Thursday, February 14.

Drink in the sparkling panorama of the Crescent City at night while dancing to your favorite love songs, compliments of Joe Simon’s Jazz Band.

Dine on our sumptuous buffet, replete with smoked salmon, iced shrimp, leg of lamb, prime rib of beef, red snapper topped with lump crabmeat, and our fabulous array of sweets for your sweetheart.

A romantic evening wouldn't be complete without the sounds of corks popping, so we include with your dinner a complimentary bottle of champagne or wine for each couple.

The cost of the evening is only $45.95 per person! Please call Shelley Cantrelle at 529-1701 to make reservations for this romantic buffet dinner & dance. Dancing is scheduled from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

If you must cancel, please do so by noon on Tuesday, February 12 or full billing will apply. Due to this special event, the a la carte menu will not be offered.

Remember to ask for your cancellation number. As always, complimentary validated parking is available in the WTC garage.

ENTERTAINMENT 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 Pam Babin or Dori Singer at 529-1701 for more information.

Lunch Buffet Travels to Asia

Join us for "A Taste of Asia and the Pacific Rim" luncheon buffet on Friday, February 22.

Explore the wonders of this exotic cuisine featuring egg flower soup, Szechwan beef and pepper salad, Mandarin chicken, Singapore shrimp and snow peas, Indonesian baked snapper, Chinese barbecued pork loin, Indian rice pudding, Pakistani shortbread and Philippine mango ice cream, to name a few!

The cost of this bountiful buffet is only $18.95! To complement this feast, we offer you mai tais for only $2.95 each. Make your reservations by calling Shelly Cantrelle at 529-1701.

Cancellations or changes must be received by noon on Thursday, February 21 or full billing will apply. Remember to ask for your cancellation number.

Complimentary validated parking for four hours is available in the WTC garage. Our a la carte menu will not be offered.

Celebrate Carnival at the PC's Special Luncheon Buffet February 4 - 8

Enjoy a piece of king cake -- and don't worry if you get the baby -- at the Plimsoll Club's Mardi Gras luncheon buffet during the week of February 4 - 8.

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 $15.50.

Call the Plimsoll Club at 529-1701 for reservations.

As always, complimentary validated parking is available in the WTC garage.

WTC YOUNG MEMBER NETWORK LENDS A HAND TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS NEW ORLEANS

The Young Member Network (YMN) recently donated hairdryers and irons to Dress For Success New Orleans. Dress For Success is an not-for-profit organization that helps low-income women make tailored transitions into the workforce. The organization relies on the financial contributions, in-kind donations and volunteer efforts of individuals and companies around the world who are committeed to helping women take charge of their lives. Anyone interested in volunteering for Dress For Success may contact Judy Johnson-White at (504) 569-8467. Many thanks to Holiday Inn Select Convention Center making this donation possible.

WTCA SPRING MEETING 2002 SET FOR APRIL 13-17 IN SOPHIA, BULGARIA

WTC New Orleans members are invited to participate in a business mission to Sophia, Bulgaria for the Spring Assembly of the World Trade Centers Association from April 13-17.

This is an excellent opportunity to make productive contacts with delegations in attendance from all over the world and have one-on-one match-making appointments with Bulgarian companies.

Also included in the Assembly's program are informative trade seminars and briefings, exhibits, cultural and networking events. For more information, please call Natalie Rideau at (504) 529-1601, ext. 226.

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 $14.50 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.

Club Closed Mardi Gras

The Plimsoll Club will be closed on Monday, February 11 and Tuesday, February 12 for Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras. The Club will reopen for Lunch on Wednesday, February 13.

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.

The main courses offer 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 $16.50 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.

Check Your Lucky Draw

Congratulations to John W. Owensby! You are the recipient of dinner for two with cocktails during the month of February or March.

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!

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

Pam Babin, Sales Manager, 529-1701, ext. 328

Terri Bayhi, Leasing, 581-4888, ext. 139

Giselle Boyer, Membership Account Information, 529-1601, ext. 163

Shelly Cantrelle, Plimsoll Club Reservations, 529-1701

Allen Canzoneri, Comptroller, 529-1601, ext. 152

Susannah Coolidge, Trade Programs, 529-1601, ext. 222

Peter Michelini, Webmaster, 529-1601, ext. 254

Yann Petit, Plimsoll Club Manager, 529-1701, ext. 336

Nicole Pezold, Trade Programs Assistant, 529-1601, ext. 271

Kellie Ramsey, Accounts Receivable, 529-1601, ext. 124

Natalie Rideau, Membership Marketing & Reciprocal Clubs, 529-1601, ext. 226

Eugene Schreiber, Managing Director for Trade, 529-1601, ext. 227

Robin Scott, Assistant Comptroller, 529-1601, ext. 160

Dori Singer, Catering Manager, 529-1701, ext. 337

Welcome New Members!

Lucille L. Autenreith

Heidi L. Bayer-Tompkins
Southern Candymakers

John M. Blanchard

Jim Bridger
New Orleans Public Belt Railroad

Charis Charalambous
United Parcel Service

Shirley Colomb-Clausing
St. Bernard Parish School Board

Sherie A. Conrad
Conrad Consulting Group

Paul R. Cooper
U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office

Carolyn R. Davis

Janet Dixon
United Parcel Service

Robert J. Ellis
Hibernia National Bank

George Freeland, Jr.
Jackson County Economic Development

Leroy Gray

Adam T. Greenbaum
United Parcel Service

George E. Hamilton
Hexagon Technology Group

Gloria W. Hoover
Everett N. Kendrick
Stewart Enterprises, Inc.

Ronnie Kole
Dynasty Transportation

James M. Lee, Jr.

Felipe E. Martinez
Louisiana Department of
Economic Development

Mark McAndrews
Port of Pascagoula

Julia Newsham

Robert B. Patout

Rowena P. Reddix

Edward H. Roberts
United Parcel Service

Francois Schnyder

Capt. Donald J. Thompson, Sr.

Michael J. Titone
Mississippi River Maritime Association

Raymond C. Waguespack
United Parcel Service

Dolores Watson
Bonne Chance Bed & Breakfast


WELCOME BACK!

Tony Bordenave
United Parcel Service

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