In our ongoing efforts  to make the FACC a stronger and more vibrant organization the Board of Directors and Staff have made some changes to our ‘Events’ Calendar’ for 2008.

 

Beaujolais Nouveau

For the past several years our major fundraising event was held in November to coincide with the release of Beaujolais Nouveau. This event had been positioned as an elegant gala, but many members have pointed out that the traditional commemoration of Beaujolais Nouveau is a much more casual affair: it should be a party where members, friends, and business associates are able to celebrate the release of Beaujolais Nouveau, enjoy delicious simple hors-d’œuvres, and have a fun time getting to know one another in a casual, festive setting.  Therefore, this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau event is being planned to encompass these suggestions.

 

Soiree Prestige

To replace Beaujolais Nouveau as our major Gala fundraiser, this year we are introducing a new, elegant event -- ‘Soirée Prestige’.

Scheduled for Saturday, June 7^th, the Soirée Prestige will feature a lavish four-course dinner at the elegant Sunset Club in Seattle’s fashionable Capitol Hill neighborhood.

This black-tie affair will begin with a reception and silent auction followed by a four-course dinner and a live auction.

The live auction will feature no more than ten items, thereby allowing guests more time to socialize and enjoy the Soirée.  

For added ambiance, we will have live music and dancing –all with a French flair!   
 

In addition to these two new events, be sure the following are on your calendar: 
 

 

2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 
 

 

Tuesday, April 15: NetwWine  with Debra Glassman from the University of Washington School of Business and Marie-Eve Gilla from Forgeron Cellars.

 

Thursday, April 24: Le Networking  with Carolyn Ferguson from Belle Epicurean.

 

Thursday, May 8: Conference on “Flying High: How Open Skies Benefits US Travelers and Businesses” with Luc Veron, Delegation of the European Commission in Washington D.C. The event is organized to celebrate Europe Day.

 

Saturday, June 7: Soirée Prestige – Annual Gala and Fundraising Event
Time: 6pm to midnight
Venue: Sunset Club

 

Saturday, July 12: Bal des Pompiers’ Dinner
Dinner prepared by French Chef, Thierry Rautureau, followed by an evening of dancing - featuring French and International Hits.
Time: 6.00 pm to midnight
Venue: Seattle Center - Fisher Pavilion 
 

Sunday, July 13: Bastille Day Celebration
Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Seattle Center – Fisher Pavilion Center House and lawn 
 

Friday, November 21: Beaujolais Nouveau Festival 
 

 

Thank you for your continued support of these and our other social events for 2008. Please visit our Website for more information, or call the offices at (206)-443-4703.