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December Christmas Party/Holiday Silent Auction Fundraiser to take place on December 15 at The Windsor Court

Skalleagues…

Get out your festive Holiday attire as our Annual Christmas Party takes place on Monday, December 15 at The Windsor Court (23rd floor in La Chinoiserie).  Skalleague/Board Member Megan Uram Plauche as well as our latest new Skalleague and General Manager Ralph Mahana are excited to be our hosts and have a fantastic evening planned for us.  

This is also when we have our annual Holiday Silent Auction to raise funds for our two special tourism beneficiaries…the UNO HRT Foundation (Scholarship Fund) and the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation.   

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

Also…you might want to consider taking the elevator home…here’s a link to special room rates – Skal Holiday Event

**Special Holiday Menu**

Passed Hors d’Ouevres

Pork, Cane Syrup Glaze, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Chives
Crab and Herb Beignet, Lemon Aioli
Cranberry and Goat Cheese Cones, Honey, Pistachio
Tuna Tataki, Polenta Cake, Wasabi Oil, Pickled Shallots

First Course

Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe, Black Truffles, Honey, Parsley

Second Course

Lobster, Sage Butter, Smoked Cauliflower, Lobster Cream Sauce, Caviar

Third Course
Pre-selected Choice of:

A.  Seared Sea Bass, Celery Root and Coconut Puree, Brussels, Chanterelle Mushrooms,
Saffron Cream, Basil Oil

Or

B.  Wagyu Filet Mignon, Parmesan and Herb Potato Pave, Beer Braised Cipollini Onions,
Poached Asparagus, Black Pepper Au Jus

Dessert

White Chocolate Opera Dome
Almond Sponge, White Espresso Mousse, Almond Sable

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Networking + Silent Auction + Cocktails + Hors d’oeuvres starts at 6:00 pm. (If you are coming straight from work, meet up with colleagues at The Polo Club!)   To get a jump on our huge auction, we suggest arriving no later than 6 pm to view all 40+ items!  Stu Barash, Auction Chair, has done an amazing job again coordinating this holiday fundraiser auction!  Auction bids will stop at 7:15 pm;”Silent” final bids stop at 7:30 pm. 

Opening Toast and Dinner Service starts promptly at 7:30 pm

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To RSVP for the Party, go to http://www.skalneworleans.com/rsvp —  Please indicate which entree you prefer (A or B) 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!