Skal International MIAMI Newsletter April 2010 Club #65

Message from the President Christopher Perks

Dear Skal Members,

It was a beautiful moonlit night over SKAL MIAMI for our Club’s March Installation Reception Dinner with the starlight glow of a hundred Skalleagues and their guests from all over South Florida and visiting SKAL members from far afield.  All were onboard the magnificent setting of The Biscayne Lady for our annual ritual of the “changing of the guard” of outgoing and incoming officers and board members!  Thank you Nina Meyer, et al for navigating our club  safely through a challenging year.

We are also most appreciative and fortunate to have installed for 2010/11 effective April 1st a lineup of dedicated officers, board members, committee chairs and of course our executive secretary-treasurer, Jerry Eastep.  All names and contact details can be found in the soon to be distributed
SKAL Miami membership directory. 

Once again, our sincere thanks to Captain Haley and the crew of The Biscayne Lady for a very enjoyable evening with generous open bars, wine, various gourmet food stations and cigar roller for a most memorable sailing on Biscayne Bay! We are truly fortunate and grateful to have Captain Haley, SKAL VP and all of his colleagues at Biscayne Yacht Charters & Island Queen Cruises’ support of SKAL Miami.

Most important in this new year we will be sharing friendship and amicale at outstanding monthly club events in the true spirit of SKAL.  Our next of which will be on Tuesday, April 13th at The Ivy at the Grove Miami, the real McCoy from London recently opened and offers modern American cuisine and British favourites in an elegant mansion setting with inviting ambiance in the heart of bustling Coconut Grove.  This will be a prepaid reception dinner in the annual active membership club dues and you are encouraged to invite guests and prospective future members as this will be a fabulous kick off dinner of the new SKAL Club’s 60th Anniversary year with a knock out guest value; look for the announcement to follow with the full details.

The officers and board look forward to seeing you all there!

Wishing you a most enjoyable holiday weekend!

CLICK TO EMAIL YOUR RESERVATION FOR THE APRIL MEETING

This Month's Meeting - April

60th Anniversary Dinner

The Ivy at the Grove Miami, the real McCoy from London, opened just recently and offers modern American cuisine and British favorites in an elegant mansion setting with inviting ambiance in the heart of bustling Coconut Grove. Launching this unique enterprise is the charming and acclaimed English restaurateur Tim Powers, the former owner of the world renowned Ivy in London, rated in the Top 10 for Zagats London Restaurant Guide. SKAL’s evening will be on the second and top floors. Bars are located on all three levels. Quote from the Miami Herald, 12/31/2009 “ A feast for the eyes and the palate…” www.theivyatthegrove.com

WHEN: Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
WHERE: The Ivy at the Grove, 3159 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove (786) 552-9993
Reception: 6:30 to 7:30 PM

House select Bar and Wine including European Ales
Pinnacle Vodka courtesy of National Distributing Company

Note: Other bar brand liquors and drinks will be offered at half price to SKAL attendees
between 4-7.30pm courtesy of The Ivy at members and guests own expense.
After 7.30pm members and guests will be charged regular prices for all bar service brands
with the exception of the sponsored wine served at dinner.

DINNER: 7:30 to 10:30 PM

Your Choice of: Choice of Caesar Salad or Soup of the Day

Your Choice of:
Chicken Paillard served with Sicilian Caponata
Cedar Plank Salmon served with Roast Potatoes
Sheperd’s Pie made with Lamb and Beef served with Mashed Potatoes

Vegetables: Green Beans, Thyme Roasted Carrots

Desserts: Strawberry Eton Mess, Sticky Toffee Pudding

During the dinner Penfolds Red and White Wines will be served courtesy of National Distributing Company

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

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

CLICK TO EMAIL YOUR RESERVATION FOR THE APRIL MEETING

SKAL Member Directory

Laurel Herman along with Lupe Castillo and Doug Reinmuth are currently in the process of finalizing the 2010 Directory which should be available at our meeting at The Ivy this month.

SKAL Badge Tradition

Reminder, we have re-instituted 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.

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.

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

Photos from March Meeting on The Biscayne Lady
Officers 2010 (L to R): Jerry Eastep, Lupe Castillo, Chris Perks, Haley Sofge and David Ross.	New President Christopher Perks with Past President Nina Meyer	Vice President Haley Sofge being pinned by new President Christopher Perks.
Secretary Lupe Castillo and Christopher Perks.	New Treasurer David Ross	Executive Committee (L to R) first line: Nina Meyer, Luis Sanchez. Second line: Alexander Worthington, Barry Alipour, Christopher Perks, CL Conroy, Lew Meyer, Jerry Eastep, Bob Burke, Lupe Castillo, Haley Sofge, David Ross, Vincent Grubb and Ron Kent.
Bob Burke and guest from Tampa Jim Wray	Christopher Perks, Bob Burke and guests	The First Prize Winner
The Second Prize winner Kristen Sofge, Barry Alipour and Nina	The Third Prize winner Jeanne Westphal and President Perks	L to R: Mrs. Bruno Perez, Tony Staikos, Barry Alipour and Bruno Perez
Lupe Castillo and guests	Trish Maguire and Thomas Geres	Cinnamon Broceaux and guest Sandy Shapiro
	Mike Norton, Witchita Vallacres, David Ross and guest	Larry Van Dusseldorf and guests
Luis Sanchez, CL Conroy and Piro Hernandez	Jerry and Steven Eastep center, with guests	Bob Armon and Xavier Lividini.
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