Media Coverage
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Single Malt Chocolate Tasting |
On Monday February 7, 2011 the Men's Alliance of the Financial Women's Association (FWA) hosted its much anticipated inaugural event "Single Malt Chocolate". The law firm of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP was so kind to provide the space and food for this sold out fusion of a Scotch and Chocolate tasting. 180 guests were able to network and enjoy several glasses of 12 year old Macallan at a reception which was followed by a tasting and presentation by The Macallan and Vosges Haut-Chocolat.
Before the tasting got started Linda Lerner of Debevoise & Plimpton thanked her firm for supporting the FWA by hosting the event and Subserveo Inc. for underwriting the Vosges Haut-Chocolate.
Networking at the Reception |
FWA President Susan Ganz and the Men's Alliance Co-Chairs Deborah Kaye, Charles Bernard, and Freddy Smith also took the stage to thank everybody and to share their personal stories of how they became involved with the FWA and the Men's Alliance. Deborah Kaye elaborated on how the Men's Alliance came up with the concept for the event and how appreciative the committee was of everybody involved for their support and enthusiasm.
Lesley Nosal, Director of Corporate Sales, Vosges Haut-Chocolate, introduced Vosges and explained how founder Katrina Markoff got her inspirations from traveling around the world in order to create unique chocolate flavors.
Fred Smith, Men's Alliance Co-chair (far right) networking with guests |
After Graeme Russell, the Grand Master of The Macallan, gave a fascinating and lighthearted introduction to Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Scotland, he led the attendees into the hands on Scotch tasting experience of three different Single Malts, The Macallan 12 Sherry Oak, The Macallan 15 Fine Oak, The Macallan 17 Fine Oak, and The Macallan 18.
As people were able to discover and learn about the individual Scotches, they also enjoyed the handmade pieces of Chocolates and Truffles which accompanied each Scotch to complement and enhance the flavor. The big surprise of the evening was a special treat from The Macallan, a glass of The Macallan 30 which all guests accepted with great pleasure. Special thanks is given to The Macallan's public relations agency, the Ruth Schwartz & Co., for their support in the entire concept.
FWA members Andrea Nierenberg, Janet Handal and Jeannette Paladino enjoy the reception. |
This lively evening closed with a short video by Stephen Mallon, a well-known photographer, about the new Willis Avenue Bridge, and a preview of future events: The Fearless Sales Factor Men's Networking Clues; men selling to women; women selling to men men and women are different networkers what advice can we provide each other; Guiding Your Kids' Careers - with Shoya Zichy's Color Q and BNY Mellon WIN What Fathers and Mothers can do to help. Afterwards guests were able to chat and network some more while reflecting on a great event.
(l-r): Men's Alliance Co-chairs:
Charles Bernard, Susan Ganz, FWA President, Deborah Kaye and Fred Smith |
The Men's Alliance Mission:
"Through our ongoing discussions and events, we: encourage men and women members and guests of the Financial Women's Association to learn to work more effectively with each other in business; engage men and women in advancing their respective careers; and solicit specific input from men on the
advancement of women." |
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