Debbie Wiggin and Vanessa Koutalidis present

Tasting in the Garden

Featuring vodkas and wines of BMC Fine Spirits

Jewel of Russia- Made by a family distillery dating back to the 16^th century.

They specialize in fine cognacs and brandies and have now branched out

into vodka. This particular vodka is made from winter grains.

Dragon Blue Vodka- A French Vodka made from wheat, barley & rye.

Gary Posney, owner of BMC, will also host a selection of wines for tasting.

When: Wednesday, February 23^rd, 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

Where: At the lovely tropical home of Debbie Wiggin.

RSVP: Call Debbie at 954-205-3883 or email her at dwiggin@wigginfp.com.

Please join us for delicious food, drink and cheer!!

Address and Directions: 306 NE 16^th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale (Victoria Park), 33301: 

At Federal Highway and Broward Blvd., go east on Broward until you come to 15^th Ave.; take a left on 15^th going North,  follow the curve of the road until you come to a Stop Sign at 16^th Ave.; take a left until you come to the corner of 16^th Ave. and NE  3^rd Ct..  The yellow house is on the corner.  Please car pool if possible. Park at house or along street.

Friday, October 1, 2010 at  the Tower Club, Fort Lauderdale.

Contact your club receptionist today by calling 954-764-8550 to make reservations. 48-hour cancellation policy applies.

7:30 PM Registration

8 to 9:00 PM Activities and Silent Auction

9:30 PM Awards and auction items distributed

7:30 – 10:30 pm dancing to tunes of the 70′s Admission: $46 (Includes two house or call beverage tickets and hors d’oeuvres) Children 12 and under $25.00.  (Prices are inclusive of tax and service charge)

ClubCorp Charity Classic supports United Way of Broward County, MDA Augie’s Quest and ClubCorp’s Employee Partners Care Foundation

End your summer by stayin’ alive despite the economical trends.

Dress up as your favorite 1970′s character – prizes awarded.

Showcase your favorite muscle car – prizes awarded (please contact Jessica Jaramillo to coordinate).

If you would like to donate an item for the silent auction, please contact Jessica Jaramillo at 954-764-8550.

A Great Networking Opportunity	Something Fun to Do
All of Us Can Go	RSVP Info below.

Food, drink, network, chat w/ the hockey wives, watch the game, have loads of fun!!!!@

$50 dollars for all inclusive event.

RSVP to Rachel Toman @954-835-7205 ( or ) email tomanr@sselive.com

Hip hip HOORAY! Liz Mendel has agreed to fill the hole in our GEMS life as new leader!

I, Susan, will be assisting Liz, so that efforts seem seamless. Liz and I will be planning together for the upcoming Jan./Feb. kick off GEMS luncheons for 2010.

We have some updates and changes in the GEM Lunches.

Hopefully this posting will make everyone aware of what is going on.

GEM Lunches are set for bi-monthly lunches. Interested attendees and table hosts are asked to email Susan Kingsley, Susan@SusanKingsley.biz with their interest in being a participant in lunches or their interest in being a Table Host/Group Leader. The next set of lunches is going to be in the January-February months, due to all of the holiday festivities going on. The 2 lists passed at the last luncheon did not make it around the room, and some members were not in attendance, so we might not be aware that you are interested. If you have already signed up and attended GEMS this year, you are already in the list. If you are a Group Leader/Table Host and no longer wish to host, please contact Susan Kingsley, Susan@SusanKingsley.biz All of the interested participants appreciate Table Hosts/Group Leaders that want to be involved and make the time to assure the groups meet on a bimonthly basis.

The list of Group Leaders and  Attendees will be emailed to all Group Leaders. The attendance from your group is reported after the meeting to the GEMS Leader. Group Leaders will email the GEMS Leader and other Group Leaders with their lunch date and location. It is important to know who met with what group, so we can try not to duplicate the same groups at future lunches.

Table Hosts email their interested participants and offer a few dates available for a luncheon. The group emails back their availability and the host sets a lunch date with a local restaurant that is on the east side of town and is convenient for the group to arrive at. The lunches can last 1-2 hours, depending on the group’s time availability. The Group Leader contacts the restaurant ahead of time and lets them know the number in the party and that it is a business luncheon, with limited time for the lunch, so the lunch server can be prepared. If the Group Leader is unable to attend her luncheon, due to conflict, the group should be able to meet as planned, with one of the group members keeping track of attendance for the group leader.

This is a casual luncheon, which offers new and existing members to get to know each other. Attendees not able to attend their group luncheon can contact their Table Host/Group Leader and the Leader can let them know alternate groups they can join. It is not intended for the groups to become too large for a casual lunch and some groups not having enough Attendees. This option is solely so that Attendees can enjoy a luncheon each period.

Your cooperation and assistance is appreciated. We are trying to make this an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Hello Ladies,

Please find an exciting opportunity from Connie Chaney…

I am co-chair of the Winterfest Blacktie Ball being held at Hard Rock on Sat. 12/5. Individual tickets are $225 or $2,000 for a table of 10. This includes amazing entertainment, dinner, live band and dancing, Moet champagne, wine, patron ice bar. Plenty to drink and eat – all included – an amazing and fun event. If we could get a WEC table together then the price would be $200 each. Let me know if there is enough interest.

Thanks – Connie, cchaney773@aol.com

DECEMBER 5 Reception 6-8 PM Dinner and Dancing 8-MIDNIGHT

Moët & Chandon Champagne Winterfest Black Tie Ball in association with Patron and Two Oceans

Hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock LIVE

The Ball is the most elegant of our festivities and by far the highlight of Fort Lauderdale’s social season. Enjoy the JM Lexus Welcome Reception as you bid on packages in the Fidelity Investments Silent Auction from 6:00- 8:00pm. The Auction features over 250 items to choose from. A live auction takes place inside the ballroom with items such as a 2010 JM Lexus IS 250, Dolphins Skybox, Wine Estate Vacation, a shopping spree from Carroll’s Jewelers and so much more. The silent auction is filled with opportunities to bid on items such as weekend vacations, dinner at your favorite restaurant, sports memorabilia, fine art, collectibles and other unique items. Enjoy wines, champagne and spirits.

www.winterfestparade.com for more details.