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Join
us at the Plimsoll Club for a luncheon buffet overflowing with
delicacies from Maine and the northeastern United States on
Friday, November 15.
The
cost is only $21.95 per person. Our specialty buffets are always
sellouts, so reserve your tables now! 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 between
9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.and Gene Diaz from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cancellations
must be received by noon on Thursday, November 14 or full
billing will apply. Remember to ask for your cancellation number
to avoid discrepancies.
To
complement this "no-bib" feast, we will be offering
special wines by the glass, Quail Ridge Sauvignon Blanc at $3.00
per glass, and Cambria Chardonnay at $3.75 per glass.
As
always, complimentary validated parking for four hours is
available in the WTC garage.
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Lobster Buffet Menu |
- SOUPS
- New England Clam Chowder
- Lobster Bisque
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- SALADS
- Red Cabbage Coleslaw with apples
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- Winter Squash medley with
- tarragon-lime vinaigrette
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- Mixed Greens
- with chickory and radicchio
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- Carrot, Raisin & Pineapple Salad
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- Pickled Beets with onions
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- Cucumbers in
- dilled sour cream
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- Herring in sour cream
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- STEAMER STATION
- 1/2 Maine Lobster
- (one order per person, please)
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- Steamed Mussels
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- Steamed Shrimp
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- BUFFET
- Wild Turkey
- with walnut dressing
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- New England
- Boiled Corned Beef
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- Boston Shrod
- (baby cod)
- in seafood cream sauce
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- Stuffed Acorn Squash
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- Johnny Cake
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- Boston Baked Beans
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- DESSERT STATION
- Maine Blueberry Cobbler
- in puff pastry
- (with fresh wild Maine blueberries)
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- Strawberry Shortcake
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- Maple Caramel Custard
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- Assorted Pies and Cakes
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The Plimsoll
Club's traditional holiday fare of turkey and stuffing,
cranberry sauce, lamb, salmon, prime rib, and bountiful desserts
will top the buffet table for a Thanksgiving Day feast on
November 28 that you won't want to miss.
To
accommodate as many members as possible, the Club's seatings
will be at 11:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
For
your entertainment a classical trio will perform. A balloon
sculpture artist will also be on hand,
especially
for the kids.
The
cost of this fabulous event is $37.95 for adults and $13.50 for
children under 10.
Make
reservations early. This annual event at the Plimsoll Club is
always a sellout! Call the PC's Shelly Cantrelle at 529-1701
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or Gene Diaz after 4:00 p.m.
Cancellations
must be received by noon on Tuesday, November 26 to avoid
billing to your account.
As
always, complimentary validated parking is available in the WTC
garage.
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Few of the Sample Dishes: |
Assorted Salads
Smoked Salmon
Avocado with Crabmeat
Pate Maison Presentation
Fresh Boiled Shrimp
Oyster and Artichoke Soup
Soft Shell Crab Ambassadeur
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Grilled Norwegian Salmon
Roast Turkey
Baked Ham
Prime Rib
Leg of Lamb
Chicken Rosemary
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The
Louisiana Department of Economic Development, the WTC, and other
organizations are holding the annual Gala Dinner Dance Honoring
the Consular Corps on Friday, November 15, 2002.
This
special black tie event will be held in the Plimsoll Club
starting with cocktails, followed by a splendid gourmet dinner
presented in the Club's finest tradition. The five-course menu
includes: le panier de champignons sauvage, la salade d'epinard,
le filet mignon aux deux sauces, les petits legumes de saison,
and le gateau opera.
Live
music by the Jimmy Maxwell Band and dancing will top off this
memorable evening, so mark your calendars! For reservations or
information call 529-1601, ext. 222.
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As
an added incentive to participate in this year's Membership
Campaign, members may invite prospective members to experience
the Plimsoll Club's world-class lunch buffet free of charge from
September through December. (Please note that only one meal per
reservation will be complimentary.) Contact Membership Director
Natalie Rideau or Marketing Assistant Carolyn Hightower at
529-1601 ext. 226 or ext. 220 to set up your lunch reservations.
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We
wish to recognize Mr. Tom Sawyer of Sawyer Insurance Company as
our top recruiter in the membership campaign for the month of
September. Mr. Sawyer recruited two new members and is the
winner of a dinner for two at Midi South of France Restaurant at
Le Meridien New Orleans. Bon Appetit!
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I
wanted to thank you and all of the staff at the Plimsoll Club
for making our son's rehearsal dinner a truly memorable
occasion. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable and
the setting was beautiful.
Once
again, thanks a million. Please be sure that Chef Keith and
Banquet Capt. Mike Vidrine know that we enjoyed it.
Sincerely,
Mike Odom
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Winning the WTC's Membership Campaign is
easier than you think----- At this point in the contest, which
runs through December 31, we have no dominating leader. Just
remember, airline tickets for two to Paris, plus a three nights
stay at the Le Meridien are at stake!
Here
are a few winning strategies:
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Send, fax or email names and addresses to the Membership
Department (529-1691 or nrideau@wtcno.org). We will follow-up
with letters and information on your behalf.
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Invite your prospective member for a complimentary buffet
lunch at the Plimsoll Club. (One meal per reservation will be
complimentary. This offer is not available for special
events.)
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Follow-up with your prospects to see if they have questions.
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Purchase a membership for a family member or colleague as a
Christmas Gift.
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Recruit a Corporate Member (annual dues $2,500) and you will
receive credit for 12 sponsorships!
Click
here
for further details on the campaign and the exciting prizes that
you can win! Don't forget, we are also giving monthly prizes to
the top recruiter. Our November winner will receive a two-night
weeknight stay at the Fairmont Hotel.
Special
thanks go to our campaign sponsors Air France, Lafayette
Convention and Visitors Commission, Group Direct, Le Meridien
Paris and the Fairmont New Orleans for their support. (Be sure
to view the special rates that the Fairmont offers WTC members
at the "Member's Only" section of our website!).
For
further information (and updates), call Membership Director
Natalie Rideau at 529-1601, ext. 226.
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K. Ballanco
Jefferson Parish
School System
Sam E. Castle, III
AXA Advisors, LLC
John J. Chaszar
Casino Magic
Thomas P. Cronin
Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC
Helga Eisele
Coffee and Company
Sonia C. Eisele
Hyatt Regency
Robert E. Jackson
Pan-American Financial Advisers
Barbara Johnson
New Orleans Regional Chamber of Commerce/Metrovision
Calvin C. McMillan
CC Rentals
Kim Melvin
Casino Magic
John E. Meyers
U.S. Coast Guard
Elisha Mobley
The Blood Center |
Hieu
X. Nguyen
CC Ann, Inc.
Theodore M. Nusenow
Renaissance Technology, Inc.
David L. Patron
Phelps Dunbar, LLP
Mindy B. Patron
McGlinchey Stafford
Bikram J. Singh
Ramada Inn Bayview
Joann A. Thaxton
City of New Orleans
Melvin H. Ursin
AXA Advisors
WELCOME BACK!
Jonathan F. Egan
Importicos, Inc.
Donald Rex Gay
RX Technology
Michael Harris
Harris Consulting
Willie J. Parms, III
New York Life Securities |
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