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

TRADEWINDS     
January 2003

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The Plimsoll Club Cordially Invites You To Enjoy A Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting

Join us for the Plimsoll Club's first Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting of 2003 on Saturday, January 18, beginning at 7:15 p.m. Our theme is "The Wines of France." Wine expert Max Zander, will guide us on this gastronomical tour of wines from the Loire and Rhone Valleys. We offer you a sampling of fine wines, especially selected to complement our gourmet menu. Enjoy this fabulous feast, including cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and musical entertainment for only $86.75 per person.

Make your reservations by calling Shelly Cantrelle from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. If you must cancel, please do so by Thursday, January 16 before 2:00 p.m. to avoid billing to your account. Remember to ask for your cancellation number. As always, complimentary validated parking is available in the WTC garage.

Cocktail Hour
Marquis De La Tour
Muscadet Domaine DeL'Hyverniere
Cotes Du Rhone Rouge, Laboure Roi
Assorted Hot & Cold
Hors d'oeuvres
Gourmet Dinner
Vouvray
Remy Pannier
Breast of Pheasant with Foie Gras in Cognac Sauce
 
Sancerre Blanc
Laporte
Truffle and Green Lentil Soup
Sancerre Blanc
Remy Pannier
Sauteed Salmon Trout with Quenelle of Pike In a Nantua Sauce
Tangerine Sorbet
Chateauneuf Du Pape, Rouge
Chateau des Fines Roches
Grilled Lamb Chops with Champignons de Paris
Cotes Du Rhone Rouge
Belleruche, Chapoutier
Field Greens with Three Kinds of Goat Cheese
Coffee
Warm Apple Tart with Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream

Enjoy a Taste Of Provence Luncheon Buffet at the Plimsoll Club on January 10

Join us at the Plimsoll Club on Friday, January 10 for "A Taste of Provence" luncheon buffet.

This delicious buffet is only $20.95. Our specialty buffets are always sellouts, so reserve your table now! Note: Due to this special luncheon event, the a la carte menu will not be offered.

To make reservations, call Shelley 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, January 9 or your account will be billed for the entire reservation.

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

 

Soup
Vegetable Pesto Soup
Garlic Cream Soup
 
Cold Station
Boiled Shrimp in a Mediterranean Remoulade
Charcuterie display
 
Cheese display
Fresh fruit display
Melon Balls with Figs and Mint
Mixed Greens with Roquefort Dressing
Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Hot Station
Duck Breast with Mushrooms
Fish on Brochette Cote d'Azur
White Beans
Ratatouille
Rice Pilaf with toasted Pine nuts
Potatoes Monaco
 
Carving Station
Leg of Lamb, Herbs de Provence
Beef Daube Provencal
 
Dessert Station
Pear Flambe Dessert
Creme Brulee
Fruit Tarts & Cakes
Mignardises

Your Passport To An Unforgettable Wedding

On Sunday, February 9, 2003 the Plimsoll Club will host its first ever bridal extravaganza. The club has partnered with Weddings with Style magazine to create an unforgettable bridal fair. Come spend an afternoon as we showcase the club's facilities, and you can shop for everything from flowers, to gowns, photographers and cakes just to mention a few of the vendors you will have an opportunity to visit with. The fair is from 2:00p.m. to 5:00p.m., and as always free parking will be provided in the WTC garage. If you or someone you know is planning a wedding, we hope you will join us for the afternoon. We are offering members of the Plimsoll Club and their guests free tickets to the bridal fair (tickets will be $15.00 at the door). Tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance. Please contact our Director of Sales Karen Eckman at 529-1701 no later than Friday, January 31, 2003 to reserve your tickets.

 

Jan. 9 Caspian Basin Energy Conference

The WTC, the New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center, the Louisiana District Export Council, and other organizations are sponsoring the Caspian Basin Energy Conference: Business Opportunities for U.S. Oil & Gas Firms featuring Ambassador Steven Mann, Caspian Basin Energy Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State; Hon. Ross Wilson, U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan; and Hon. Larry C. Napper, U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan.

The morning session will feature an industry panel on "Business Development Opportunities in Major Caspian Energy Projects." The afternoon session will include panels on "Doing Business Successfully in the Caspian Basin" and "Getting Started in the Caspian Region: Resources and Services for U.S. Business Development." There will also be an opportunity for one-on-one business meetings. The conference will conclude with a Networking Jazz Reception.

To register for the January 9 conference, call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222, or register on-line at www.wtcno.org/programs.

 

Check Your Lucky Draw

Congratulations to George Hamilton! You are the recipient of dinner for two with cocktails during the month of 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!

 

From The Manager

On behalf of the Plimsoll Club I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the members who contributed to The Plimsoll Club Employees Christmas Fund. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and made the holidays a happier time for celebration. From all of us at the Plimsoll Club, best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year!!

Manager

Marc Garcia

 

New Hotel Affiliations For WTC Members

We are pleased to announce that WTC members may now obtain excellent rates at the following out-of-town hotels:

Bay Tower Hotel, Bay St. Louis

$55 Sunday - Thursday
$75 Friday and Saturday
$50 green fee for the 18-hole Arnold Palmer golf course.

Visit www.casinomagic-baystlouis.com to view the facilities.

Please mention your WTC membership when making reservations and bring your membership card for hotel and golf course check-in.

Hotel reservations: 1-800-946-2442
Golf Reservations: 228-463-4047

Ramada Bayview, Pensacola, FL

$54 year round excluding Labor Day
$50 Conference Room Rental per day

The Ramada Bayview is conveniently located to the airport, historic downtown Pensacola, premier golf courses and the beach. Mention the VIP #1035 to obtain you discounted rates.

***Please note that the above mentioned rates will not be available during special event periods.

WTC members will continue to enjoy special rates in New Orleans with the Fairmont, Holiday Inn Select, Le Meridien, and the Windsor Court. Please visit the Members Only section of our website at www.wtcno.org for further information.

 

Congratulations & Thanks!

Many thanks to Bobby Scafidel for being our top recruiter in the Membership Campaign for the month of November by sponsoring three new members. Bobby is the winner of a two-night weeknight stay at the Fairmont Hotel.

 

Feedback

We would like to thank the Plimsoll Cub for the efforts put forth to make our 65th anniversary so enjoyable. The service was perfect, the food delicious and the view spectacular.

Our entire family agreed it was a wonderful party. Hope to call you for our 70th anniversary.

Fondly, Dot and Ted Offner

Chef Keith's Corner

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

5 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
2 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Melt chocolate, butter and pinch of salt in double boiler. In a large mixing bowl cream together sugar, eggs and vanilla. Gradually add chocolate mixture to the sugar, continuing to mix well. Toss the nuts with a small amount of the flour to prevent them from falling to the bottom of the batter. Fold in the flour and flour coated nuts. Place batter in a well greased and floured 9" square pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 - 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and garnish with a fresh strawberry.

 

Welcome New Members!

Louis A. Balart, MD

Michael B. Bruno
Bruno & Tervalon

Julie Calzone
Calzone & Associates

Glenn E. Diaz
MetalPro Industries

Stephen W. Dick
Tidewater, Inc.

Clifton J. Dunaway, III
Dunaway's Restaurant

Arnold D. Fielkow
New Orleans Saints

Patricia A. Fleming
The Agribusiness Council

David Guidry
Guico Machine Works

Janice A. Guido
Casino Magic Hotel & Golf Resort

Patty Hegwood
Ark Animal Hospital

Capt. Jared A. Hoffman
U.S. Army

Rolle Hogan
Whitney National Bank

Dieter M. Hugel
Gulf Coast Marine, LLC

Jessica L. LeBlanc
East Wind Imports

Laura Maloney
Louisiana SPCA

Andrew J. Marshall, Jr.
MetalPro Industries, LLC

Edgar Messerschmidt
Edward J. "Ned" Peak
Millennium Port Authority

Robert D. Ramsey, Jr.
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

D. Paul Robichaux
Robichaux Equipment, Inc.

John A. Rock, MD
LSU Health Sciences Center

Elyssa B. Schultz, Ph.D.
Loyola University

Evangeline A. Vavrick
Law Offices of Evangeline M. Vavrick

William P. Walsh, DDS

Carlos A. Zelaya, II
MetalPro Industries, LLC

WELCOME BACK!

Charles F. Campbell
Iqbal "Bob" Noor
PMD Link, Inc.

A SPECIAL WELCOME TO OUR NEW CORPORATE MEMBER

Hemelt & Foshee, LLC

Going Global Introductory Seminar On January 7

Ruperto Chavarri, Director of the Louisiana International Trade Center/SBDC, and Eugene Schreiber, Managing Director of the World Trade Center of New Orleans, will conduct a luncheon seminar on "Going Global: Getting Started in Exporting and Importing" from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, in Suite 2900 of the WTC. The seminar will focus on the fundamentals of an international transaction and present an overview of the basic import-export process. To register for the January 7 luncheon seminar, call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222, or register on-line at www.wtcno.org/programs.

 

Boggs To Receive WTC President's Award January 28

Amb. Lindy Boggs, former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican will be honored with the WTC President's Award for Distinguished International Service at a special luncheon program in the Plimsoll Club on Tuesday, January 28. The award is conferred upon a member of the World Trade Center who has achieved exceptional international distinction in the cause of world peace, trade and understanding.

Mrs. Boggs served as U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican from 1998 to 2001. Mrs. Boggs' late husband, Hale, the Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, disappeared in a plane over Alaska in 1972. Mrs. Boggs was elected to his seat and served nine terms in the House of Representatives from New Orleans. She was the first woman elected to the House of Representatives from Louisiana.

To register for the January 28 luncheon, call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 222, or register on-line at www.wtcno.org/programs.

 

WTCA Spring Meeting In Mumbai, India

The World Trade Centers Association will be hosting its Spring Assembly in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India March 29- April 2. The gathering of WTC representatives from around the world includes trade seminars and briefings, a trade show, matchmaking appointments with leading Indian companies, and special post-meeting tours. This is a great worldwide networking opportunity and trade event for all WTC New Orleans members. For further information, call Membership Director Natalie Rideau at (504) 529-1601, ext. 226.


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