Sumptuous Holiday Luncheon Buffet December 16-20 & 23-24

From December 16 to 20, and 23 and 24 the Plimsoll Club will feature a special holiday luncheon buffet for only $20.95. 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 Gene Diaz from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

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

Ay Yi Yi Yi !! Join us at the Plimsoll Club for a South of the Border fiesta on Friday, December 13

Our luncheon buffet will feature authentic cuisine including Tortilla Soup, Seafood Ceviche, Red Snapper Vera Cruz, Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, Fajita Station and Ricotta Almond Flan plus many other mouth watering delicacies.

The cost of the buffet is only $20.95 per person. No fiesta would be complete without a margarita, beer or glass of sangria. We will be offering Cuervo Gold margaritas for only $3.95, sangria $3.95 or Corona cerveza for $3.50.

Our specialty luncheons are always sellouts, so please make your reservations now! Call Shelly Cantrelle at 529-1701 between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, or Gene Diaz from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Cancellations and any changes must be received by noon on Thursday, December 12, or your account will be billed for the entire reservation. Remember to ask for your cancellation number to avoid any discrepancies.

A New Year’s Eve Extravaganza

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.

8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cocktail party in the Galvez Room
Music by Sun Kim string trio

9:15 p.m.
A fabulous New Year’s Eve buffet

9:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Dancing to the music of A.J. Monistere and the Sounds of Rhythm

Midnight
Riverfront fireworks display welcoming in the year 2003.

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 17 or your account will be charged for the entire original reservation. Please ask for your cancellation number.

Great Gift Ideas for Santa’s List

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.

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.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Special Thanks to our 2002 Corporate Members!

Bank One

BellSouth

Chaffe McCall

Freeport-McMoRan

Jones Walker

Hibernia National Bank

Locke Liddell & Sapp

McDermott

McGlinchey Stafford

Mississippi Foreign Trade Zone

Mississippi State Port Authority

Ochsner Clinic

Phelps Dunbar

Stewart Enterprises

United Parcel Service

Whitney National Bank

Feedback

Thank you for an outstanding evening! Everyone at the Plimsoll Club was so kind and helpful. We truly enjoyed our evening and hope we can do it again next year.

Thank you!!!

LSU School of Dentistry

CONGRATULATIONS & THANKS!

We wish to recognize Valerie Cahill as our top recruiter in the membership campaign for the month of October. Valerie is the winner of a one-night stay at the Grand Casino Biloxi, plus dinner for two at Murano.

Reciprocal Club Highlight: THE CORNELL CLUB

By now, you should have received a copy of the new Reciprocal Club Directory which was sent with your annual dues renewal. We are pleased to announce that we have added the Cornell Club in New York City and the Union Club in Panama to our reciprocal club program.

The Cornell Club was formed by Cornell University graduates in 1889. Today’s handsome 14-story clubhouse is centrally located in midtown Manhattan at 6 East 44th Street, between Fifth & Madison Avenues. The Club prides itself on offering members and guests more than a prime location and first-class facilities.

Some of which include:

• Enjoying a comfortable overnight stay in one of 48 guest rooms

• Relaxation in the quiet Andrew Dickson White Library

• Using the convenient Business Center for last minute office needs

• Hosting receptions and business meetings in the private conference and banquet facilities

• Attending fun-filled social events and interesting lectures

• Experiencing fine dining in The Cayuga Room with elegant cuisine and select wines

• Meeting for cocktails or an impromptu meal in the Big Red Tap & Grill

• A therapeutic workout or massage in the Health & Fitness Center

For more information, please contact Membership Director Natalie Rideau at 529-1601 ext. 226 or Membership Assistant Carolyn Hightower at ext. 220.

Join in the Campaign and Picture Yourself in Paris!

Did you know that last year our grand prize winner in the Membership Campaign sponsored only eight members to win?

This year our winner will receive two round-trip economy tickets to Paris with a three-night stay at the luxurious Meridien Monparnasse.

Believe it or not, it is not too late to play! 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 lists of prospective members and get in the running! Fax: 529-1691 or email: nrideau@wtcno.org.

For further information and updates on who is winning, call Natalie Rideau at 529-1601, ext. 226 or visit our website at www.wtcno.org.

Call the Plimsoll Club about Holiday Parties!

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 Karen Eckman or Pam Babin 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.

Take A Prospective Member To Lunch Free!

Members may invite prospective members to experience the Plimsoll Club’s world-class lunch buffet free of charge through December. (Please note that only one buffet meal per reservation will be complimentary. A la carte dining and beverages are not included and discounts are not available for special event luncheons.) Contact Membership Director Natalie Rideau or Marketing Assistant Carolyn Hightower at 529-1601 ext. 226 or ext. 220 to set up your lunch reservations.

Check Your Lucky Draw

Congratulations to Maria Hymel! You are the recipient of dinner for two with cocktails during the months of December or January. 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!

Try Our Early Evening Dinner Before Shopping

Downtown shopping with friends and family during the holiday season? Why not 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 extra money for holiday purchases. Call the Plimsoll Club at 529-1701 for reservations.

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