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Skal New Orleans Annual Holiday Party to take place at the InterContinental Hotel
December 19, 2023Skalleagues... Our Annual Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Party is taking place in the beautiful ballroom of the Intercontinental Hotel on Monday, December 18. Skalleagues Gina Chimeno and Randy Parkins are preparing a spectacular event for us! This is also when we have our annual Silent Auction to raise funds for our two special… Read More »

Skal New Orleans 4th Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser is set for December 18
November 18, 2023Skal International New Orleans is very excited about our 4th Annual Silent Auction fundraiser taking place during our annual Holiday party at the Intercontinental Hotel on Monday, December 18. The funds raised from our auction will be split between the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation* and the University of New Orleans Hotel… Read More »

Special Tuesday Night Skal Dinner at Arnaud’s – November 14th
November 15, 2023Skalleagues... Mark your calendar and get your taste buds ready for our November 14th Dinner Meeting at Arnaud's Restaurant. Remember, our November meeting will be on a Tuesday night and not our traditional 3rd Monday of the month. Katy Casbarian, proprietor of Arnaud's, has truly rolled out the red carpet… Read More »

October Skal Meeting will be at the lovely Elms Mansion on St. Charles Avenue
October 17, 2023Skalleagues... Our next Skal meeting will take place at the beautiful Elms Mansion on Monday, October 16. The culinary team has a special buffet waiting for us as we enjoy dining out on their spacious grounds of this historic mansion located at 3029 St. Charles Avenue. Thank you to Skal… Read More »

September 18th Skal Dinner at The Jaxson, begins with cocktails on the Steamboat NATCHEZ
September 18, 2023Skalleagues -- We hope you have had an enjoyable and productive summer break even though it's been so extremely HOT! Our September Skal Dinner Meeting on Monday, September 18 offers the COOLER Breezes from the River as we begin our evening at 5:30 pm with ice cold cocktails and passed… Read More »

Skal New Orleans 8th Annual Industry Update – Tuesday, June 20th
June 21, 2023Skalleagues.. Our 8th Annual Industry Update is in two weeks...Tuesday, June 20 at the U.S. Freedom Pavillion: the Boeing Center at The National WWII Museum. We are anticipating 300 industry professionals in attendance this year! Our Keynote Speaker is Don Welsh, President and CEO, Destinations International. A seasoned tourism… Read More »

Your RSVP is requested for our upcoming May 15th Casual Meeting/Crawfish Boil at Felix’s Lakefront
May 16, 2023Skalleagues... Your RSVP is requested to attend our special "casual" crawfish boil event at Felix's Lakefront on Monday, May 15. So...if you dress up for work that day, please be sure to bring a change of clothes so you can really enjoy dinner! All you can eat Boiled CRAWFISH with… Read More »

Spring is in the air at Houmas House – First RSVP request for our special Sunday, April 16th Afternoon Skal Event
April 17, 2023Skalleagues... Get ready for a real treat! Our next meeting will be an late afternoon Dinner at Houmas House & Gardens on Sunday, April 16th. Times: 4:00 pm - Cocktails and Networking 5:00 pm - Dinner under the Oaks (weather permitting) but we… Read More »

Skal is Off to the Races for our special LUNCH meeting at New Orleans Fairgrounds
March 23, 2023Skalleagues... Our next meeting will be at LUNCH TIME at the New Orleans Fairgrounds on Wednesday, March 22nd. The PARTERRE SUITE is reserved for our Skal Club in the Clubhouse which has panoramic views of the track, multiple flat-screen tvs, in-suite wagering opportunities and racing forms for those who are… Read More »

February Skal Dinner to take place at Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House on Fleur de Lis
February 28, 2023Skalleagues... Your RSVP is requested to attend our February 27th Dinner Meeting at Rizzuto's Ristorante & Chop House on Fleur de Lis in Lakeview (corner of Harrison Ave.) Jack Rizzuto has a delizioso Italian dinner planned for us...see menu below. SALAD Caesar Salad ENTRÉE (CHOICE OF 1) A. Chicken Parmesan… Read More »