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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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Skal New Orleans 9th Annual Industry Update which took place on June 18 at the National WWII Museum was a huge success with over 300 attendees present.
Jay Dardenne, our Keynote Speaker, was absolutely amazing! His presentation on New Orleans and Louisiana was a history lesson and showed just how far we have come!
We were honored to have the Presidents of Skal USA and Skal Canada, Karen Trevino and Serge Doyon, present at this special event.
Special thanks goes out to our Presenting Sponsors, namely, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans & Company, Host Global/Element New Orleans as well as our wine sponsor, American Luxury Limousines. We also thank dozens of additional businesses and organizations who purchased whole tables for their staff, clients and members.
Next year will be a milestone with it being our 10th year to produce this Industry Event and the AIU Committee will certainly have to pull out all the stops to top what took place in 2024.
Congratulations to all involved in producing this great event.
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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.
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
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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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Our Skal New Orleans March Dinner Meeting takes place at Copper Vine Wine Pub on Monday, March 18. Be sure to get there early to enjoy some great cocktails and networking.
The culinary team of Copper Vine will be providing a delicious menu including…
Balsamic Beets & Fresh Feta
smashed cucumbers, avocado, mint, pumpkin seeds
Choice of Entrée:
A – Short Rib Ragu & Pappardelle Pasta
red wine braised short rib ragu, stewed tomatoes, rosemary, parmesan
B- Redfish Amandine
brown buttered almond crust, asparagus, crispy marble potatoes, champagne vin blanc
Dessert:
Chocolate & Brown Butter Pot de Creme
amaretto whipped cream, smoked almonds
Networking+ Cash Bar from 5:30 – 6:30 pm (Two glasses of wine included with Dinner Service)
Dinner starts promptly at 6:30 pm
To RSVP, click the RSVP button below — Please be sure to enter either Option A or Option B for your entree.
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, please contact bobbimannino@gmail.com and request an invoice which can be paid by credit card.
–Upcoming Skal Events–
Monday, April 15 — Lunch aboard the Cruise Ship VALOR
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)
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Skal New Orleans looks forward to our February Dinner Meeting at Tujague's Restaurant on Monday, February 19. Be sure to get there early to enjoy some great cocktails and networking. Longtime friend of Skal New Orleans, Mark Latter, along with Director of Sales Shelly Dupuy, are excited to host us and will be providing a delicious menu including…
Networking+ Cash Bar from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Dinner starts promptly at 6:30 pm
To RSVP, go to http://www.skalneworleans.
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
–Upcoming Skal Event–
Monday, March 18 – Copper Vine Wine Pub
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Skal New Orleans is kicking off our 2024 events at Cafe` Normandie inside the Higgins Hotel on Monday, January 15. Be sure to get there early to enjoy some great cocktails and networking at the Kilroy Bar.
Daniel Rhodes and Marc Becker are excited to be have fellow Skalleagues enjoy a great 5-course Chef's sampling menu…including…
Egg Mimosa, Cured Gulf Trout, Cajun Trout Caviar
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Oyster Pie, Absinth, black Garlic, Wilted Baby Spinach, Roasted Almonds
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Blue Crab Stuffed Flounder, Leek Fondue, Crab Bisque Cream
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Crawfish Stuffed Chicken Breast, Hopi Blue Grits, Crawfish Cream
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Banana Tartlet, Milk Jam, Whipped cream
Networking+ Cash Bar in the Kilroy's Bar from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Dinner starts promptly at 6:30 pm
DISCOUNTED PARKING will be available at the attached garage.
To RSVP, go to http://www.skalneworleans.
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
–Upcoming Skal Event–
Monday, February 19 – Tujague's Restaurant
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This past Monday evening at the beautiful INTERCONTINENTAL Hotel, Skal New Orleans held our Christmas Party and 4th Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser to benefit the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation and the UNO HRT Foundation. It was an AMAZING EVENT as well as a HUGELY SUCCESSFUL Fundraiser!
An enormous thank-you goes to our two Skalleagues/Hosts for the evening. GINA CHIMENO and RANDY PARKINS! Y'all rolled out the red carpet for us and we are so appreciative. The room looked fabulous and the food presentation was incredible as well as absolutely delicious. Special thanks to SHANNON BUCKLEY, our Catering Sales Manager, and BRIAN PARKS, Food & Beverage Manager, who both went out of their way to be so extremely helpful. Kudos to Chef Gaetan and Chef Patrick for creating their culinary delights.
Our 4th Annual Silent Auction was absolutely fabulous and successfully grossed a whopping $15,086!!! Skalleague STU BARASH gets the Hat's Off Award for another incredible job…single handedly orchestrating the entire silent auction. Much thanks to his amazing wife, CJ BARASH, for all her on-site assistance! We had lots of happy "winning bid" winners but the BIG WINNERS for the night were the LOUISIANA HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION and UNO HRT FOUNDATION…the beneficiaries of our fundraiser. We thank everyone who donated items as well as everyone who bid on these items. Please know that without your help our fundraiser would not have been this successful.
For those of you who were not able to join us on this super fun evening, it's not too late to contribute to this total amount of money raised. Call Bobbi with your credit card in hand and she will be happy to take your contribution over the phone and send you a TAX DONATION paid receipt.
Mark your calendars for our first meeting of the new year, Monday, January 15, 2024 where we will be at the Higgins Hotel…networking at Killroy's Lounge and then dining at Cafe Normandie.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year … Happiness! Good Health! Friendship! Long Life! SKAL! (Y'all)
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