WHEN: Sunday, April 11th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE: Spruce Creek Country Club, Port Orange
                   www.sprucecreekgolf.com
REGISTER:
http://abcflnovicespring2010.eventbrite.com
Members registration $79 through 4/1 (No fooling!)

In the wake of a 7.0 magnitude quake in Haiti, thousands have lent their monetary support in the relief efforts for Haiti.

Within our industry many of us have met or interacted with someone who is Haitian, of Haitian descent or ties to the Haitian community. We are asking for your support in an effort that will take place on Wednesday, 1/20/2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Lindsay and her staff at Room Service Rentals have donated their facility in Orlando as a drop off location for a Medical Supply Drive. The supplies will be collected, sorted and prepared for two flights leaving for Haiti on Saturday 1/23/2010. The 501c(3) organizations receiving the supplies are:
Clean the World (www.cleantheworld.org)
&
International Fire Fighters Assistance (www.ifarelief.org)
Both of these organizations have been sending supplies and medical personnel to Haiti over the last few days. They both have flights leaving over the weekend and your donation will be on ground by next week making a difference!

What will we need donated:
Pain Relievers/Meds (Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve)
Children’s Tylenol
Baby Diapers
Baby Wipes
Ointments (Neosporin, antibacterial)
First Aid Crème
Peroxide
Rubbing Alcohol
Gauze
Band-Aids
Bandages
Sanitary Napkins
Toiletries
Medical Masks
Gloves
Bug Repellant
Granola Bars
Peanut Butter Bars
Crutches
Walkers
Braces
Antibacterial Soap
Sanitizing Gel
Alcohol wipes

Drop off location:
Room Service Rentals
2105 Viscount Row
Orlando, Florida 32809

Time: 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. If you are unable to drop off at that time, please give us a call to make arrangements for pick up.
A receipt will be provided for your donation. For more information, please contact Kerline Docteur 321-662-9125.

Your and participation is important and will show that the Hospitality stands in support of assisting the efforts of the relief for the victims of the earthquake. We also ask that you forward this information to all of your distribution lists, friends and colleagues. Thank you!

We are extremely excited to announce the details of our January Luncheon!

The Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida East Local Networking Group’s (ABC CFL East LNG) January Luncheon will be held at the Lago Restaurant in Baldwin Park.

Lago Restaurant is nestled along Lake Baldwin. The restaurant creates neo-classic cuisine in a world class European kitchen. After the presentation tours will be given to preview the space and how it can be utilized for your next event.

Address: 4979 New Broad St Orlando, FL 32814

Phone: (407) 331-5246

Web: http://www.lagobaldwinpark.com

As we prepare our financials and returns for 2009 we will learn about new laws, credits and incentives available to small business owners. We will also learn steps to take for the 2010 fiscal year.

Speaker: Peter J. Nieves, CPA, MBA

Our featured speaker is Peter J. Nieves, CPA. Mr. Nieves’ work experience spans over twenty five years, including experience covering a variety of public accounting, government and industry experience, most recently, as a Revenue Agent with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and as Senior Tax Auditor with the State of Florida. Mr. Nieves is President of an Accounting firm that provides servies to small businesses, corporations and individuals.

JANUARY MEETING DETAILS:

Date: Thursday, January 28, 2010

Time: 11:15 Registration. Luncheon will begin at 11:30 AM

Menu: This will be the lunch menu, however you will order your selection at the luncheon.

1st Course Offerings:

Caesar Salad- tossed in a classic Caesar dressing with grilled flatbread & shaved parmigiano

Mixed Field Greens- red onion, cheery tomatoes with a balsamic vinaigrette

Soup of the Day

Entrée Choice:

Parpadelle – with roast chicken, wild mushroom & a garlic cream sauce

Cappellini- with olive oil, garlic, artichoke hearts, roasted tomato, chili flakes, parsley and pecorino

Romano Linguine – with littleneck clams, olive oil, garlic, or tomato sauce

Veal Cutlet Milanese- sliced tomato, arugula, red onion and shaved parmesan cheese

Mahi-Mahi –sautéed with sliced onion, garlic, and cherry tomatoes

Dessert:

Tiramisu

 Registration on EventBrite: Click Here—> http://abccfleastjanuary2010.eventbrite.com/

Parking: Complimentary self-parking

Fee: Members: $26

Guests: $33

Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 21st as our annual East-West meeting, coordinated by Evelyn Duran, Kerline Docteur and Tammy Waterman.  We’ll meet for Sunday Brunch at 10:00 am with “Top Wedding Trends for 2010.”
Details and registration: www.abcfleastwest2010.eventbrite.com

  
Attendance is limited to 65.