Thank You Attendees of the 2008 Soirée -
"2007 is behind us and we celebrated a prosperous year. A special Thank you to all whom attended the 2008 Soirée. The support from the members and sponsors are what makes Charleston Women International Trade a first rate organization. As we move into the new year, please remember one thing: We can only be the best we can be, if you are the best that you can be. Join us for a wonderful line up of speakers as we move into a new new year. I look forward to working with each of you throughout the upcoming events."
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Music Under the Stars - Join members and guests in welcoming local musicians, father and son duo Bill Purcell and William Purcell, to kick off the 6th Annual Banquet, "The Charleston Soirée". Attendees will enjoy old Jazz standards, modern contemporary favorites, and sing-a-long ballads. Entertainment begins under the stars at 6:00 PM in the Fountain Courtyard. Click Press Release to read more about the fabulous entertainment offered this year. |
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2008 Woman of the Year - Lindy Rinaldi, Chief of Police at the S.C. State Ports Authority will be honored as CWIT's 2008 Woman of the Year. As part of the vital international trade infrastructure of the United States, Lindy and her team of 80 police officers ensure a smooth and safe flow of commerce through the SCSPA’s facilities in Georgetown and five public marine terminals in Charleston, which handle more than 1,900 ships annually. Lindy also bridges the communication, coordination, and cooperation with the maritime community stakeholders and law enforcement regulatory agencies. Click Press Release or Bio to read more about Linday. |
-- Joanne Fogg,
U.S. Customs & Border Protection , Awards & Scholarships |
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Two-$2000 Scholarships Recipients -
CWIT is pleased to announce that two well deserving students, Patricia Holder and Annie Madren will each be awarded a $2,000 scholarship at Tuesday's annual banquet event.
CWIT’s scholarship program began in 2004 to aid a South Carolina resident student, enrolled/enrolling in an in-state accredited higher education program in pursuit of a degree specific to international trade or related course of study. One-$700 scholarship was awarded that first year in 2004. CWIT began awarding two scholarships in 2005 with awarded amounts increasing each year thereafter. CWIT would also like to thank the annual banquet sponsors whose contribution help fund the scholarship program. Click to read the Press Release.
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-- Joanne Fogg, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Awards Chair |
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Save the Date - "The Charleston Soirée", CWIT's 6th Annual Banquet will commence on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 6:00 pm. This must-attend, trade focused event will be held downtown at The Doubletree in Charleston's Historic
District. Join CWIT's members and guests for an evening of professional networking, cocktails, music, fine dining, and an enjoyable program with all the niceties expected at this important event. Click to read the Press Release. Click RSVP to make your reservation. |
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Thank You to our Financial Contributors - Our generous and fantastic finacial sponsors to date are: S.C. State Ports Authority, OOCL (USA), ATS Logistics, Global Trade Initiatives, College of Charleston, and A-Plus Staffing.
Fundraising efforts continue in support of the "The Charleston Soirée" 2008 event. Please click Sponsorship for details on how to become a sponsor, or click to send an email to CWIT's Fundraising Chair.
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Reserve a Table - A grand opportunity for your company or organization to host a table where you can bring clients, guests and employees together for an evening of elegant dining and networking. Join the ranks of OOCL, S.C. State Ports Authority, MWV Specialty Chemicals, IDEA, Charleston Motor Carriers' Association, and Charleston Traffic & Transportation Club, and click RSVP to make your reservation today.
Table sponsorship costs $750 and include 10 Soirée tickets, preferred section seating, a table name plate,
website mention, and
a listing in the event program. |
| -- English Struth, S.C. State Ports Authority, Communications Chair |
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Table Centerpieces - Floral arrangement donations are being sought and will grace tables at this year's event. At the evenings end, one lucky person among those seated at each table will be selected to take home a floral arrangement. Contact Charlotte Ross if you or your company would like to become a donor.
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Item 1 |
A Floral Affair |
Donor |
Lisa Passarini - (843) 388-9100
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Item 2 |
Florist of Mt Pleasant |
Donor |
Kathleen Glenn - (843) 881-0305
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Item 3 |
Flowers by Murray |
Donor |
Ron & Holly Artigues - (843) 884-0469
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Item 4 |
Designs by Ann |
Donor |
Ann Gordon - (843) 367-5801 |
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The Charleston Ballroom - Held at the Doubletree located in Charleston's Historic District at 181 Church Street, Charleston, S.C. where members and guest will dine in the lavish Charleston Ballroom and enjoy networking in the Fountain Courtyard starting at 6:00 pm. It has been promised that extra touches will take our event beyond our expectations.
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Let Us Entertain You - Local vocalist Will Purcell is a soloist and baritone section leader at St. Michaels Episcopal Church in downtown Charleston, and has over the past 14 years performed for the jazz band Metropolis. He attended the College of Charleston on scholarship where he studied vocal performance under Deanna McBroom, and was a member of the acapella Madrigal Singers and Pro Musica. He performed in Robert Ivey's Piccolo Spoleto musicals Closer than Ever and A Grand Night for Singing. In his youth, Will performed with the Charleston Youth Co. and the Middleton Singers, and attended the S.C. Governors School for the Arts. |
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Your Favorite Tunes - Listen to local pianist Bill Purcell while enjoying cocktails and diner. Purcell, teacher and accompanist, will demonstrate his diversity by performing various classical, pop and ragtime favorites. He attended Berry College and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BA degree in Piano Performance. He has performed in many local venues, and currently is the pianist for the Unity Church in North Charleston. He also teaches private piano lessons. |
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