Skal International MIAMI Newsletter March 2010 Club #65

Message from the President

Dear Skal Members,

This month we are hosted by the Captain for one of the most fun, exciting & flavorful (Good food & Drink) meetings of our year and highlighted by the induction of our new President, Chris Perks who begins his term of office on April 1.

This meeting will also be our Annual General Meeting where members of the board bring you up to date on where our club is and an opportunity for you to ask questions and also volunteer for the next SKAL year.

Now is my opportunity to thank the Board of Directors of this past year for all their support and hard work. It is impressive to know so many individuals who are dedicated to SKAL and their fellow Industry members. Thank you so much and I look forward to another year of working together whether on the Board or on committees that need assistance.

I wish to invite all of you to Save the dates in August (20-22) to attend SKAL Summer Congress in Calloway Gardens. Watch your emails for all the up to date information and activities. It is a great resort.

Thank you for allowing me the privilege this past year to serve as your President and I look forward to seeing you on Mar 9th.

Yours in SKAL,

Nina

This Month's Meeting - March Installation Dinner

This is a very special event installing our new President, Christopher Perks and officers for the year beginning April 1, 2010, aboard Captain Haley Sofge's dining/cruise ship "BISCAYNE LADY" 

WHEN: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
WHERE: Biscayne Lady, Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Marina
RECEPTION: 5:30 PM
SHIP SAILS AT: 7:00 PM and returns at 10:30 PM

Complete premium open bar with delicious hors d'ouerve and a fabulous gourmet buffet while cruising around beautiful Miami at night. 

Paid parking is available near the ship(meters) and parking lots/garage in the area.

Dress Code: Resort Elegant (Male Board Members, Blue Blazer and Tie)

Please send your check or credit card authorization to Jerry Eastep, EST ..
skalmiami@yahoo.com

Members: $45
Retired/Life members - $45
Guests - $55

SKAL Member Directory

Laurel Herman along with Lupe Castillo & Doug Reinmuth are currently in the process of producing the 2010 Directory and need to insure that your information is correct. Please let them or Jerry know if your info needs to be up-to-dated.

In addition, there are also a few spots left for advertising in the Directory at very modest prices. Again, if you wish to advertise please let us know ASAP.  Advertisements from your colleagues that are not members (restaurants, suppliers, etc) are also welcome.

SKAL Badge Tradition

At the last board meeting it was decided to re-institute the Skal tradition of imposing a modest fine on those that do not wear their name badge or pin at the monthly meetings. This will be carried out in fun and Amicale by our Sargent of Arms, Luis Sanchez.  

All monies collected  will go to help fund a scholarship award in Hospitality & Tourism.

If you need to replace your badge or pin please let Jerry know. Badges replacements are $10 and regular member pins are $5. Officer replacement pins are $10.

A confirmation of your order for a replacement pin or badge will be your "Get out of Jail Free" card until your new badge or pin arrives.

Help for Haiti

Dear Skålleagues, Dear Friends,
 
During the meeting in Zagreb on 5 February 2010, the Executive Committee unanimously approved to support the SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGES-HAITI. CLICK FOR PDF PACKAGE.
 
The principles of this organisation are to offer children and orphans a true family life and moreover for brothers and sisters to stay together. You will find a link to learn more about this organisation and its actions worldwide but, as far as we are concerned, it is their actions in two villages in Haiti which we will be supporting.
 
Thanks to those who have already donated we have been able to forward this week a first donation of Euros 5000 which will be used for urgent needs locally but we still need your continued support to participate in the reconstruction of the country. The houses, school and SOS Children’s Villages Haiti are the only ones not to have been destroyed, most likely because they were built of good material and as a result they have been able to welcome a large number of children from other organisations.
 
In a second stage, from June onwards, it is hoped to construct new housing (one house can welcome 10 children) but also to extend the school and a house for young people because the actual capacity is 150 and this will be extended to welcome 300 children per village.

It is our hope that this will be a long-term partnership and that we will be able to give you regular updates on the village and the children.
 
We still need your aid and your generosity to help the orphans in Haiti so that they can stay in their country and have a good education.
 
As you have no doubt given to other humanitarian organisations, we would be very grateful if you can participate in this Skål International project.
 
If each member were only to give Euros 10 this would amount to Euros 200,000 for a good cause.
 
You can also organise a collection or a tombola, etc. during your next Skål lunch or dinner; Clubs and National Committees can also make donations.
 
Skål International Director, Marianne KROHN will be organisation a collection during ITB in Berlin .
 
Thank you for your support and for your generosity.
 
GIVE NOW: the special account open in Torremolinos is:
 
BENEFICIARY:    SKÅL INTERNATIONAL
BANK:                  BBVA, Plaza Costa del Sol 9, 29620 Torremolinos , Spain
SWIFT CODE:     BBVAESMM
ACCOUNT NO:  0182 0481 65 0201645072
IBAN NO:            ES32 0182 0481 6502 0164 5072
 
There is nothing more heart-warming than a child’s smile.

SKAL INTERNATIONAL
KARINE COULANGES
DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS AND P.R

SAVE THE DATE

SKAL International-Atlanta is pleased to announce the  SIUSA Region IV 2010 Summer Congress will be held at Callaway Gardens in  Pine Mountain, Georgia (80 miles south of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson  Airport) on August 20-22.
We would like to invite you to join us for a weekend of networking,  knowledge, and serene landscapes. This upcoming event will be held at The  Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens located in Pine Mountain, Georgia (www.callawaygardens.com <http://www.callawaygardens.com> ). From the exterior balcony of  each room, take in a sweeping view of the surrounding forest and  landscape. Inside, you'll be soothed by warm, earthy tones. An eclectic  mix of furnishing, from Arts & Crafts to Southern Country, creates a  home-away-from-home feeling. This year's meeting will feature an Educational Seminar for industry  issues pertaining to our industry. It's a don't miss event sure to be  filled with opportunities to learn from your fellow participants. In addition, we will be holding exciting social events and of course  the Region IV Golf Tournament. Deep discounts will be available for additional golf times. All spouses and guests will be welcome.

Photos from February Meeting at Johnson & Wales
Robert Garrity (50/50 first prize winner) and Barry Alipour	Flavia Sanguinetti (50/50 third prize ) with Barry Alipour	Barry Alipour and Gilli Langfeld (50/50 second prize winner)
Alan Seidman	James Craven and Gary Duell	Claude Bethuel, Brian Walton and Patricia Bethuel
Bob Garrity, Karin Andersen and Rick Easton	David Ross and guest	Pablo Alcala, Piro Hernandez and Mrs. Langfeld
Mr. and Mrs. Walleser	(L to R) Ramon Antelo, Guest, Kristin Sofge, Haley Sofge, Mrs. Antelo, Angela Goicouria, Guest, Marta Guerra	Mrs. Van Dusseldorp and Mrs. Kent
Patricia Bethuel and her guest Brian	Lupe Castillo and her guest	Doug Reinmuth and Mr. and Mrs. Perks
Heinz Langfeld and Moises Rivas	Tom Pas and Guest	Patricia McGuire and Luis Sanchez
Mr. and Mrs. Sanguinetti and John Lynch	The Student Chefs	Mr. and Mrs. Congdon and their guest.

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