Skal International MIAMI Newsletter March 2009 Club #65 Message from the President Dear Skalleagues, What a beautiful night was had at Johnson and Wales!! Thank you Donald McGregor for your usual hospitality. We are looking forward to our St. Patty’s Day Meeting aboard the Biscayne Lady on Tuesday March 17th. Make sure you wear your best GREEN outfit! As the outgoing President, I would like to thank all of you for the friendship and support I have had this year. As we all know, it has been a tough year for our economy in our country. We have had many friends and families that have lost their employment. We need to stay strong in our club and help out other Skaleagues who may be going through some tough times. We know this too shall pass. We have a force in our unity and our networking. We look forward to our new incoming president Nina Meyers, who I’m confident will continue to lead this great club in the right direction. Thank you again, and God bless. SKAL! Ramon Antelo This Month's Meeting Our legendary host Capt. Haley Sofge will provide all the amenities necessary to make it a memorable evening...while cruising around beautiful Miami at night. Includes: open bar, with your favorite drinks and wines, a lavish array of appetizers and main courses with great desserts. Be sure and bring your friends for a memorable evening.     The ship departs at 6:30pm sharp from Bayside docks, 401 Biscayne Blvd. When entering Bayside, bear to the right, follow to the water. Use parking lot near Hard Rock. This is a prepaid meeting, the cost for Members $0 Retired/Senior Members $45 Guests are $55. WHEN: March 17th WHERE: Biscayne Lady Dinner Cruise, Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd. TIME: Cocktails 6:30 pm | Dinner 7:30 DRESS: Cruise casual. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Wear Green! PLEASE RSVP ASAP Board Meeting at 5:00 PM. In Memory Ramon Antelo Jr., father of our President Ramon Antelo, passed away on February 28 at the age of 62 in his home. For 6 years, he battled ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease. A 30-year business owner of Antelo Auto Parts, Ramon is survived by his wife Josephina, 2 sons Ramon and Robert, 4 grandchildren and his Ramon Sr. and Raquel. Any one wishing to make a donation - To ALS Foundation. Get your April Meeting reservation for the New Board Installation in early. Please note new date FRIDAY, April 3 at Hotel Sofitel Miami It will be a Gala Evening with music and dancing. Black tie is optional. This is a pre-paid event. Members $0 | Retired/Senior Members $45 | Guests $55 Send your RSVP to skalmiami@yahoo.com. No phone calls. Have you moved, changed jobs or your email? Please let us know! WWW.SKALMIAMI.COM Want to check what upcoming events are in store for Miami Skal? Like to read the By-Laws? Want to see a newsletter from six months ago? How about the full set of pictures from an event?  Want to link to Skal International or SIUSA websites? Be sure and just go to www.skalmiami.com We keep it up to date, just for you This message was intended for you a SKAL MEMBER Skal International Miami. 9240 SW 66 Street, Miami, FL 33173