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Skal New Orleans 5th Annual Industry Update on March 19, 2019
February 13, 2019Tickets are now on sale for this year's Annual Industry Update which will take place at the U.S. Freedom Pavillion in the National WWII Museum on Tuesday, March 19. Our Keynote Speaker is David Peckinpaugh, President, Maritz Global Events who will address "Industry Trends and What About NOLA". Other speakers… Read More »
Huge Attendance at January’s Skal Meeting at Commander’s Palace!
February 3, 2019Skal International New Orleans kicked off 2019 by breaking the record for a "regular monthly" meeting. On January 21st, we had 64 in attendance in the Patio Room at Commander's Palace...definitely a record for a members monthly meeting. We also had the privilege of welcoming 4 new members which brought… Read More »
Skal’s Christmas Party + Saints Viewing Party was a WINNER
December 28, 2018Many, many thanks go out to Skalleague Valerie Landry for going above and beyond to make our 2018 Christmas Party at Tomas Bistro a huge success! In addition to coordinating a fabulous dinner, Valerie personally worked hours on the decorations, surprised us with passed hot hors d'oeuvres during the open… Read More »
Special SKAL New Orleans Summer Fun Gathering
August 16, 2018Skalleagues.... Please join us for a special summer fun event on Wednesday, August 29 at Rock n Bowl at 3016 S. Carrollton Avenue. Wednesdays are Swing Band nights and the featured entertainment for listening and dancing enjoyment on the 29th is the Jerry Embree Swing Band (I'm told they are really good!). … Read More »
Jung Hotel Welcomes Skal Members in Royal Fashion!
May 23, 2018Thanks go out to the Jung Hotel staff for rolling out the red carpet for our May 21 Skal International New Orleans Meeting. Our networking hour featured a hosted bar and delicious passed hors d'oeuvres thanks to Olive Blue Catering as well as the Jung Sales Team. Special thanks to… Read More »
4th Annual Skål International New Orleans Industry Update Draws Record Crowd
May 1, 20184th Annual Skål International New Orleans Industry Update Draws Record Crowd New Orleans, Louisiana – Almost 300 New Orleans hospitality professionals gathered to hear updates from several industry leaders including the Airport Director who spoke about the nearly $1 billion new airport terminal scheduled to open in early 2019. … Read More »
Special thanks to Coterie Restaurant!
March 20, 2018Skal International New Orleans 2018 Installation of Officers was absolutely amazing last night at Coterie Restaurant...thanks to our new President Michael Fridge and the entire staff at Coterie Restaurant. The entire menu was out of this world and we truly appreciated the special livations as well. Skalleague Pete Sarrat had… Read More »
Awesome Breakfast Meeting at Palace Cafe
February 20, 2018A huge thanks goes out to Mary McGee-Tilloy and the entire staff at the Palace Cafe for hosting our special breakfast meeting yesterday morning at the Palace Cafe. We had a great turnout of members to hear Skalleague Mark Romig presentation on all the special events scheduled for our city's… Read More »
What a great meeting at Tujague’s!
January 18, 2018Thank you Mark Latter and the entire staff of Tujague's Restaurant for a perfect meeting on a very cold night. The food was fabulous and the ambiance in the beautiful main dining room was priceless lagniappe to a great evening. The Slate of Officers for the 2018 Board of Directors… Read More »
Skal Christmas Party was huge success!
December 22, 2017Skal International New Orleans held its annual Christmas Party this year in Barnett Hall of the new Ace Hotel. The 50 members and guests in attendance enjoyed a fabulous meal along with festive libations (thank you to Skalleague Dawn Ledet)! The ugly sweater/outfit contest had numerous entries! Skalleagues Shelley Pigeon,… Read More »