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Your RSVP is requested for our February 17th Skal Dinner Meeting taking place at Criollo inside the Monteleone Hotel.   New Skal Member Steve Caputo is excited to host us and has a great menu planned.

Salad
Criollo Salad
Bibb Lettuce & Arugula, English Cucumbers, Carrots, Tomatoes, Almonds,
Dijon Vinaigrette

Entrée

CHOICE “A” –  Red Wine Braised Short Rib
White Cheddar Stone Ground Grits, Asparagus, Pan Sauce

CHOICE “B” – Bronzed Redfish
Herb Risotto, Broccolini, Lemon Butter Sauce

Dessert
Olive Oil Cake
White Chocolate Chantilly, Candied Orange Peel, Orange Anglaise

At this special meeting, the funds raised from our 5th Annual Holiday Silent Auction Fundraiser will be distributed to our two beneficiaries…the UNO HRT Scholarship Fund and the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation.

Valet Parking will be available via the Conti St. side of the hotel.  More details to follow.

Networking + Cash bar begins at 5:30 pm .  Program and Dinner (including wine) starts promptly at 6:30 pm

To RSVP, go to http://www.skalneworleans.com/rsvp —  Please indicate which entree you prefer AND make sure your name is on the form before you hit send. 

For all “Active” members, the cost of this meeting is included in your annual dues. The cost for Life & Retired Members is $70.  To pay online, please contact bobbimannino@gmail.com and request an invoice which can be paid by credit card.

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Your RSVP is requested for our January 13th Skal Dinner Meeting and Biennial Installation of Officers & Board which takes place at Muriel’s, 801 Chartres St. across from Jackson Square.

Networking + Cocktails + Hors d’oeuvres start at 5:30 pm.   Opening Toast, Installation of Officers and Dinner Service (including wine) starts promptly at 6:30 pm

To RSVP, go to http://www.skalneworleans.com/rsvp —  Please indicate which entree you prefer AND make sure your name is on the form before you hit send. 

For all “Active” members, the cost of this meeting is included in your annual dues. The cost for Life & Retired Members including the hour of cocktails is $90.  To pay online, please contact bobbimannino@gmail.com and request an invoice which can be paid by credit card.

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~MENU~

Spinach Salad 
warm spinach with shaved sweet onion and feta cheese, tossed in a warm apple-smoked bacon vinaigrette

A — Wood Grilled Pork Chop 
Double-cut pork chop served with Southern braised greens, mashed potatoes, and apple pepper jelly sauce

~OR~

B —  Pecan Crusted Puppy Drum 
served with oven roasted pecan and crab meat relish, topped with a lemon-butter sauce

Dark Chocolate Pecan Tart 
pecan-brown sugar crust, salted caramel crème Anglaise & Chantilly cream

Coffee

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Mark your calendar…Monday, January 13th…and plan to attend the biennial “Installation of Officers” dinner at Muriel’s in the French Quarter.

More details and first RSVP to be released very soon!

In the meantime…enjoy the rest of this wonderful holiday season!

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Skalleagues…

Our Annual Holiday Party is taking place at The Misi by Messina’s…the beautiful brand new venue at JAX Brewery Millhouse (3rd floor) on Monday, December 9.   Skalleague Stacey Messina is so excited for all of us to see this gorgeous new venue and she and her awesome team are preparing a spectacular event for us.  For a sneak peak, check out the website -https://www.themisinola.com/ 

This is also when we have our annual Silent Auction to raise funds for our two special tourism beneficiaries…the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation and the UNO HRT Foundation.   This year the auction will include some on site silent auction items and many others will be auctioned online! (see teaser list below)

This is a meeting where you can purchase a ticket for your spouse, significant other or colleague. 

**Special Holiday Menu**

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Pecan Praline Sauce
Mini Savory Mushroom Cheesecakes
BBQ Shrimp Tartlet

STARTER
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp with Garlic Confit & Chimichurri

SOUP
Crab and Mirliton Bisque

ENTREES (Choice of One)
A – Pistachio Crusted Redfish with Kale Pesto, Pistachio Pilaf
OR
B – Chicory Rubbed 8oz Center Cut Filet of Beef with Espresso Demi

DESSERT
Dark Chocolate Cherry Cobbler with Mexican Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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Networking + Silent Auction + Cocktails + Hors d’oeuvres starts at 5:30 pm.   Be sure to arrive early to get a jump on our huge auction…40+ items!  Stu Barash, Auction Chair, has done an amazing job again coordinating this holiday fundraiser auction!  

Opening Toast and Dinner Service starts promptly at 6:30 pm

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To RSVP for the Party, go to http://www.skalneworleans.com/rsvp —  Please indicate which entree you prefer AND make sure your name is on the form before you hit send. 

For all “Active” members, the cost of this meeting is included in your annual dues. The cost for Life & Retired Members is $90/$100 for guests (non members) which includes complimentary cocktails,  hand passed hors d’oeuvres and a very festive sit-down dinner. To pay online, please contact bobbimannino@gmail.com and request an invoice which can be paid by credit card.

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Here’s a preview list of some of the 40+ auction items.  A full list of items to be auctioned will be available to review prior to the event so you can prepare your “wish list” in advance!

• 15 different hotel stays in New Orleans, Biloxi and Ft Lauderdale

• 10 gift certificates to restaurants in New Orleans and Biloxi

• Gift baskets, Limo rides, attractions, wine, and special experiences

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Our next Skal New Orleans Dinner Meeting takes place on Monday November 18th at Brasa on the 2nd floor of Canal Place.  Arrive as early as 5:30 pm to enjoy our networking hour and passed “welcome” appetizers. 

Brasa has a special menu planned for us including… 

WELCOME

EMPANADILLAS
Wagyu Beef Picadillo Stuffed Turnovers
with Aji Criollo and Pickled Onions

TUNA CEVICHE TOSTONE
Yellow Fin Tuna, Avocado, Watermelon
Leche de Tigre, Plantains

FIRST COURSE

CAZUELA DE CAMARONES
Roasted Peppers, Coconut Milk, Royal Red Shrimp Salsa

SECOND COURSE (choice of )

Option A –   COSTILLA DE RES
Smoked Short Rib, Whipped Potatoes, Malbec Bordelesa,
Pickled Red Onions & Peppers

Option B – PESCADO A LA PLANCHA
Seared Gulf Fish Fillet, Passion Fruit Butter, Almond Salsa Seca,
Coconut Cauliflower Puree

THIRD COURSE

FOGATO BROWNIE
Dark Chocolate & Smoked Cocoa, Cookie Crumble,
Torched Marshmallow Fluff, Guajillo Chili Caramel

Parking Discount Validation from Brasa…

 

– Discounted Parking is available in the Canal Place Garage attached to the building – P400.
   (No discount for the open air lots)

– Pay for your parking session in advance by using the Premium App. Make sure you set the parking      session for 4 hours or under. Check in with host when you arrive, they will pull up your session and apply the 50% discount. 

– Take elevators to 2nd floor and look for long hallway and signage.

– You can also enter from ground floor on Canal St. next to Jack Sutton Jewelry.

Networking+ Cash Bar from 5:30 – 6:30 pm   (wine included with Dinner Service)

Dinner starts promptly at 6:30 pm

To RSVP, go  HERE—  Please be sure to enter either Option A or Option B for your entree and type your name on the form

For all “Active” members, the cost of this meeting is included in your annual dues. (The cost for Life & Retired Members is $70.  To pay online, please contact bobbimannino@gmail.com and request an invoice which can be paid by credit card.)

–Upcoming Skal Events–

Christmas Party – Monday, December 9 – The Misi by Messina’s (JAX Millhouse) – GUESTS ARE INVITED

Installation of New Officers & Board – Monday, January 13 – Muriel’s (at Jackson Square) GUESTS ARE INVITED

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Our next Skal New Orleans Dinner Meeting takes place on Monday, October 21st at Garrison’s Kitchen + Cocktails at 2918 Metairie Road between Labarre & Causeway (directly across from TANA).   Arrive as early as 5:30 pm to enjoy our networking hour. 

We plan to network and dine outside under the outdoor gazebos…but don’t worry, there is a plan B in case of inclement weather.  This is a meeting where dressy casual attire would be perfectly acceptable.  

Garrison’s Executive Chef has a delicious menu planned for us including… 

First course, choice of:

Caesar salad
Or 
Butternut Squash Bisque 
Lump crab, brown butter, creme fraiche, sage

Second Course, choice of:

Selection A:  Braised short ribs
whipped potatoes, grilled broccolini, demi glace
Or 
Selection B:  Striped bass a la plancha
cannellini beans, roasted tomato, asparagus, herb salad

Third Course, assortment of: 

Chocolate mousse
brown sugar caramel, dark + white chocolate, maldon salt

PB+J
Graham cracker, peanut, almond + hazelnut, blueberry chantilly

Networking+ Cash Bar from 5:30 – 6:30 pm   (wine included with Dinner Service)

Dinner starts promptly at 6:30 pm

To RSVP, go  HERE—  Please be sure to enter either Option A or Option B for your entree and type your name on the form

For all “Active” members, the cost of this meeting is included in your annual dues. (The cost for Life & Retired Members is $70.  To pay online, please contact bobbimannino@gmail.com and request an invoice which can be paid by credit card.)

–Upcoming Skal Events–

Monday, November 18 – BRASA (Canal Place)

Christmas Party – Monday, December 9 – The Misi by Messina’s (JAX Millhouse) – GUESTS ARE INVITED

Installation of New Officers & Board – Monday, January 13 – Muriel’s (at Jackson Square) GUESTS ARE INVITED

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Our Keynote Speaker is our own Jay Dardenne…Louisiana’s former Commissioner of Administration, Secretary of State, Lieutenant Governor, State Senator, City Council Member.   He is the Creator of the Emmy-Nominated Film:  “Why Louisiana Ain’t Mississippi…or Anyplace Else”.   He will be speaking on “Why New Orleans Ain’t Like Anyplace Else…I Should Know”.

Time Schedule:
Networking & Cash Bar – 5:30 pm
Dinner/Program – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 

Our special RSVPs thus far include…
Skal USA President -Karen Trevino
Skal Canada President – Serge Doyon
Skal Mexico Executive Vice President – Gabriel Larrea

Our Presenting Sponsors Tables include…

New Orleans Ernest J. Morial Convention Center 
New Orleans & Company 
Hosts Global + Element New Orleans 

Our Wine Sponsor    American Luxury Limousines 

Our Premium Reserved Tables include…

NOLA DMC 
Accent-N.O. DMC 
Visit Lake Charles 
Hilton New Orleans 
OMNI Royal Orleans 
Signature Events 
Visit The Northshore 

Our Reserved Tables include…

Four Seasons New Orleans Hotel 
UNO HRT 
Miles Partnership 
GrayLine New Orleans/New Orleans Steamboat 
National WWII Museum/Higgins Hotel 
Marriott Hotels 
River District Neighborhood Investors
BBC Destination Management/Alamo Services 

Ballard Brands/PJs Coffee 

Valentino Hotels & Sightseeing 

Royal Sonesta Hotel 

Greater New Orleans Hotel Lodge Association 

Port of New Orleans 

Messina’s Catering & Events 

Premium Parking 

Mid South Women In Tourism – Table 1

Mid South Women In Tourism – Table 2

Plus Several Reserved Tables for Individual Skal Members + their guests

Individual “Guest”  (Non Member) Ticket –  $100

Reserved Tables of 10 are still available.

To RSVP click HERE and email bobbimannino@gmail.com for an advance invoice.

For this EVENT, please use the special “Firehouse” at 1043 Magazine St.   

PARKING:  We will have validated free parking across the street in the garage. Bring your ticket to our registration desk for validation.

In addition to the complimentary parking, the National WWII Museum is also offering free admission to experience their new exhibit 

“Our War Too: Women in Service”  between 5:30 – 6:30 pm —    (see details below)

For anyone who has a far distance to drive home or enjoy a special night staying downtown, you might want to consider staying at the HIggins Hotel…or as Marc Becker likes to say…”take the elevator home”.   See link below for the special $149 Skal rate.

Click Here to Book

More details on booking a room:   

• Valid for up to 3 days prior or post the date of June 18.
• Have a credit card in hand before opening the link to guarantee reservation.
• Lowest rate available in the hotel (special for SKAL)

• Make reservations prior to June 3 to assure rate and availability. 

• Stay close and take the elevator home. 

• Discounted overnight self-parking $45 for overnight guests. Unlimited in and out privileges. 

• Official Hotel of The National WWII Museum  (on campus) 

• Hilton Honors points awarded, have your HH number ready when booking!

Our War Too: Women in Service is a groundbreaking special exhibit honoring the nearly 350,000 American women who answered the call to serve their country during World War II. On display in the Senator John Alario, Jr. Special Exhibition Hall from November 11, 2023, through July 21, 2024, this exhibit recognizes servicewomen’s wartime efforts and celebrates their accomplishments, the impacts of which extend into the present day. After its initial run at the Museum, the exhibit will be available for travel to other host venues.

Tuesday, June 18 –  at The National WWII Museum

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Skalleagues… Our next Skal New Orleans Dinner Meeting takes place on Monday, May 20th at Ralph’s on the Park.

Arrive as early as 5:30 pm to enjoy some great cocktails and networking.  

We have a delicious menu planned for us including… 

Appetizer
– Caprese Salad
vine ripe tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze.

Choice of Entrée 

A – Blackened Redfish
green onion rice, roasted summer squash, citrus beurre blanc

B – Grilled Pork Chop 
sweet potato hash, braised greens, Steen’s gastrique

Dessert
– Meyer Limoncello Cheesecake
balsamic roasted local berries, candied pistachios, almond shortbread

Networking+ Cash Bar from 5:30 – 6:30 pm (Two glasses of wine included with Dinner Service)

Dinner starts promptly at 6:30 pm

Click Here to RSVP

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Skalleagues…

Our Skal New Orleans Lunch Meeting takes place aboard Carnival Cruise Ship VALOR on Monday, April 15.   

RSVP's were due by Monday, March 25.

Boarding passes will be emailed to all who RSVP'd by March 25.   Bring your boarding pass and drivers license with you to board.

Everyone is asked to arrive by 10 am.  Our event is expected to be finished by 1 pm

–Upcoming Skal Events–

Monday, May 20  —  Dinner at Ralph's on the Park

Tuesday, June 18- 9th Annual Industry Update Dinner at the U.S. Freedom Pavilion: the Boeing Center at The National WWII Museum (AIU ticket sales open to guests and the entire tourism industry)

(July & August – Summer Break)

Monday, Sept  16 –  Dinner at Broussard's

Monday, Oct 21 – TBA

Monday Nov 18 – TBA

Monday, Dec 16 – Christmas Party Evening Reception and Silent Auction Fundraiser* – The Misi (Messina's new venue in the JAX Brewery Millhouse) – Spouse/Significant Other/Colleague are invited)

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