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5th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
October 11th from 7:30 - 10:00 PM
Good morning Houston.
I am disappointed to announce that we have decided to postpone our 5th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction until next year. The timing and the aftermath of Hurricane Ike created several challenges that were too difficult to overcome. Over the past four years, this has been one of our most successful events so it will absolutely be back on the schedule next fall.For those of you who have already purchased your tickets, please keep an eye out for a second e-mail to follow one discussing options for receiving a refund of your ticket price.
As always, please e-mail me if you have questions, comments, ideas or suggestions.
Thanks--AlanAlan Bern
alanbp1@yahoo.com
Houston Club President**************** EVENT CANCELLED ***********************
We are now selling tickets for our 5th Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. If you have never attended this event in the past, you are missing out on an outstanding night. Not only will be sampling six great wines, we will be raising money for an excellent cause, Tulane University, through our silent auction.
Below are the almost complete details for the event. Please note: discounted tickets are only available for a limited time so do not wait to order! A few additions such as a description of the wines that we will be tasting, our presenter’s bio, and a complete list of auction items will be added as we get a little closer to the event.
DATE & LOCATION:
Saturday, October 11th @ 7:30pm
The Houston Club (911 Rusk, www.houstonclub.org)TICKETS:
Tickets for this year's Wine Tasting and Silent Auction are on sale now and must be purchased before October 6th at 5:00pm. There will be no ticket sales at the door.
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Reserve a whole table: Once again this year, we will be selling a limited number of special reserved tables for groups of six. Included in this package will be a table reserved in your name in the front of the seating section, six tickets to the wine tasting and $30 auction dollars to be used during the silent auction.
Pricing:
Single Tickets: $27 ($31 after September 19th)
Couples Tickets: $47 ($55 after September 19th)
Reserved Tables $135 ($159 after September 19th)When purchasing couples tickets or reserved tables, our computer program will only allow you to enter one name for your group. Shortly after placing your order, we will send an e-mail asking for the other members of your party so that we have all the names for your group.
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PRESENTER:
This year’s presenter will be Tulane Alumna and EJ Gallo Field Marketing Manager Elizabeth Gruns. Elizabeth has been certified as Special of Wine by the Society of Wine Educators.WINES:
The six wines (three red and three white) for this year's event will be announced at a later date.MENU:
We will be serving a selection of bread, cheese and fruit during the tasting as well as light appetizers after the tasting. There will be a cash bar available.DRESS:
The dress for this year's event will be cocktail attire.
Tulane Versus Houston Tailgate Party and Football Game
November 8th
Tailgate1:00-3:30pm
Kickoff: 4:00pmJoin us for a great afternoon of tailgating and football as the Tulane Green Wave takes on the Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium. This year, catering will be provided by Pappas BBQ and will include barbeque brisket and sausage, beans and potato salad plus outstanding beer from Two Rows Brewery (as well as soda for the kids). We will also have lots of Tulane giveaways and a visit from the Tulane Cheerleaders.
Ticket information:
Buy your ticket early and save! Adult tailgate tickets are just $22 if you order before Oct. 17th. Can't make the tailgate party? You can still take advantage of our group pricing, single football tickets are just $12 (marked down from $30)!Tailgate Tickets:
Adults - $22 (will increase to $27 after Oct. 17)
Kids 14 and under - $15 (no matter when you buy)Football tickets:
All football tickets are just $12
Tickets are onsale now and can be purchased online.
Please Click HERE
2009 World Championship Barbeque
February 27 & 28, 2009
The Tulane Houston Club has been invited to be a sponsor of the Maverick Kookers World Championship Barbecue Cook-Off tent. This is a very special opportunity and the 100 tent wristbands that we have been allowed to purchase will sell out fast. If you plan to participate, don't wait long!
Time: All Day
Location: A map to the location will be provided closer to the event date.
Cost: Tent wristbands are $35 each and are good for both nights. A second $7 grounds pass is required each night you plan to attendTent wristbands are $35 per person and include admission to the tent, barbecue, beer, jello shots and live music both Friday AND Saturday night. Ideally we would like to have everyone come out as one big group Saturday night (February 28) but each wristband allows you in-and-out privileges for both nights. Please remember that your tent pass will only allow you to enter the tent, you will need to buy a separate $7 groups pass each night you plan to attend.
About the Maverick Kookers: The Maverick Kookers have been participating in the World Championship Barbecue Cook-off almost since the inception of the event 35 years ago. Their highest placing ever was 2005 when they were awarded Brisket Champions and placed 4th overall. They are one of the largest teams and raised thousands of dollars annually for the many Rodeo Houston charities.
This event is currently sold out.
For more information contact Alan Bern at alanbp1@yahoo.com
News/Announcements
Cowboy Mouth at House of Blues
This is more of an FYI than a formal Houston Club event but now that the wine tasting has been postponed I want to remind everyone that Cowboy Mouth will be playing on Saturday night at the new House of Blues. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased online at www.hob.com/houston. I think that it is too late to plan our typical a meet and greet with the band but if you are planning to attend, please e-mail me. I would like to set up a happy hour before the show if we can get a small krewe together.News From NOLA (plagiarized from The New Wave)
Pipeline to a Future in Research
The Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research has received a National Science Foundation award totaling $901,120 to enhance a program designed to increase the number of minority students pursuing doctoral programs in environmental research. Approximately 70 students have already participated in the program, named the Pipeline Project, which is in its 10th year.
To keep reading, go to: http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/100208_bioresearch.cfmVolleyball Team Nets Record Home Wins
After winning eight matches in a row and setting a school record with 18 straight victories in Fogelman Arena, the Tulane womenʼs volleyball team heads out on a tough road trip against four Conference USA opponents. Wins in Fogelman over the University of Houston on Friday (Sept. 26) and Rice University on Sunday (Sept. 28) pushed the Waveʼs C-USA record to 2-0.
To keep reading, go to: http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/100108_volleyball.cfm
Houston Club Member Survey
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