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Altima Connoisseur Club, Le RoseyTRANSCRIPT
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G RACIDA POLO
Altima connoisseur club brands host launching of Gracida Polo Altima connoisseur club brands host launching of Gracida Polo Altima connoisseur club brands host launching of Gracida Polo Altima connoisseur club brands host launching of Gracida Polo Legendary polo player Carlos Gracida, Carlos Gracida, Carlos Gracida, Carlos Gracida, winner of every important tournament in the world invited Altima Connoisseur Altima Connoisseur Altima Connoisseur Altima Connoisseur brands to launch Gracida PoloGracida PoloGracida PoloGracida Polo————a luxury brand slated to become an icon in the international Polo world. Over 100
guests attended the by-invitation only reception held at International Polo Club on Friday, April 15th . G2 Investment Group and Forbes Private Capital Group G2 Investment Group and Forbes Private Capital Group G2 Investment Group and Forbes Private Capital Group G2 Investment Group and Forbes Private Capital Group understood the legacy behind Carlos Gracida and the value of a brand bearing his name. . . .
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A LTIMA CONNOISSEUR CLUB EVENTS May 2011 May 2011 May 2011 May 2011
Sonia VelasquezSonia VelasquezSonia VelasquezSonia Velasquez, Journalist and TV producer presents Gracida PoloGracida PoloGracida PoloGracida Polo
Click here to view:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g8nMIUg04g&feature=channel_video_title
Brandon Phillips & Robert Riva
Whitney Baldwin, Kendall Deflin, Ashley McIntosh
THE LEGENDTHE LEGENDTHE LEGENDTHE LEGEND
““““We invited luxury brands which au-We invited luxury brands which au-We invited luxury brands which au-We invited luxury brands which au-thentically reflect the rich history and thentically reflect the rich history and thentically reflect the rich history and thentically reflect the rich history and
tradition of polo,”tradition of polo,”tradition of polo,”tradition of polo,” said Gracida
Luxury brands such as Black River CaviarBlack River CaviarBlack River CaviarBlack River Caviar, a Siberian Ossetra wild farm-raised in Uru-guay and Domodimonti WinesDomodimonti WinesDomodimonti WinesDomodimonti Wines, a natural wine produced by scientist and ‘renaissance man’ Dr. Francesco Bellini were among the luxury brands featured at the event. Zina MashemZina MashemZina MashemZina Mashem, President of Emperor BrandsEmperor BrandsEmperor BrandsEmperor Brands pre-sented Carlos Gracida with a prized bottle of Giorgio Gucci CognacGiorgio Gucci CognacGiorgio Gucci CognacGiorgio Gucci Cognac and manned the custom-ized ice-luge bearing the Gracida Polo logo from which chilled shots of Emperor VodkaEmperor VodkaEmperor VodkaEmperor Vodka flowed through. Alpa LuxeAlpa LuxeAlpa LuxeAlpa Luxe, purveyors of the finest cashmere and vicuna products, dis-played their wares and presented a gorgeous vicuña scarf to Robert
Forbes, of Forbes Capital Management.
Carlos Gracida & son Regina, Carlos, Marin Kim & Trevor Nielsen
Richard & Diana Horowitz, Jim Pappas
Maria Boyazny & Robert Forbes
Sarah Scheffer and Tommy Morrison
Ruben Gracida, Skey Johnston, Siobhan Galla-gher, J.J. Celis
Arvo Katajisto & Roberto Riva
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SSSS wiss Temptations…….wiss Temptations…….wiss Temptations…….wiss Temptations…….LE ROSEYLE ROSEYLE ROSEYLE ROSEY————----A school for life...A school for life...A school for life...A school for life... IIIInstitut Le Roseynstitut Le Roseynstitut Le Roseynstitut Le Rosey,—the internationally renowned Swiss
boarding school—-held a reception for prospective stu-dents and their parents, at the Epic Residences Sales Center on April 20th. Norma Quintero, and her daugh-ter Alessandra who will be experiencing the Camp Camp Camp Camp
ClassiqueClassiqueClassiqueClassique this summer, invited a group of fellow students and parents to meet Jacques BouninJacques BouninJacques BouninJacques Bounin, Director of Admissions and local alumni of the legendary school. Fifteen-year-old Jose GomezJose GomezJose GomezJose Gomez, from Venezuela is attending camp for the second time and will be attending Le Rosey next fall as a sophomore. “Once you experience it you want to go back for more,” said Jose.Jose.Jose.Jose. Others attending the informative reception included Carla Albarran, Monica Gomez, Cheryl Carla Albarran, Monica Gomez, Cheryl Carla Albarran, Monica Gomez, Cheryl Carla Albarran, Monica Gomez, Cheryl Plotkin Lopez, Beatriz Plotkin; David Moore; ChuckPlotkin Lopez, Beatriz Plotkin; David Moore; ChuckPlotkin Lopez, Beatriz Plotkin; David Moore; ChuckPlotkin Lopez, Beatriz Plotkin; David Moore; Chuck and Chris GaspariChris GaspariChris GaspariChris Gaspari with their children Jonas Jonas Jonas Jonas and James; Olga Ortiz Meraand James; Olga Ortiz Meraand James; Olga Ortiz Meraand James; Olga Ortiz Mera and her granddaughter Camillee Gaillard; Diane Kisner;Camillee Gaillard; Diane Kisner;Camillee Gaillard; Diane Kisner;Camillee Gaillard; Diane Kisner; and alumni Didier and Louise StickelDidier and Louise StickelDidier and Louise StickelDidier and Louise Stickel, Maribel Alvarez, Alan Rabinovici and Gabriel Rabinovici. Maribel Alvarez, Alan Rabinovici and Gabriel Rabinovici. Maribel Alvarez, Alan Rabinovici and Gabriel Rabinovici. Maribel Alvarez, Alan Rabinovici and Gabriel Rabinovici.
For more information: Log on to www.rosey.ch For more information: Log on to www.rosey.ch For more information: Log on to www.rosey.ch For more information: Log on to www.rosey.ch
AAAA lpine Adventure lpine Adventure lpine Adventure lpine Adventure The Gstaad Palace WayThe Gstaad Palace WayThe Gstaad Palace WayThe Gstaad Palace Way The most fabulous and coveted hotel in the world now offers special guests an unparalleled experience—an opportunity to indulge in utmost luxury and experience an authentic Alpine mountain experience.
The Gstaad Palace The Gstaad Palace The Gstaad Palace The Gstaad Palace invites you to experience Gstaad as an ‘insider’ insider’ insider’ insider’ through this unique offer ———— the glam-our of this illustrious hotel is a given, but the oppor-tunity to experience the local charm without com-promising comfort and luxury is the perfect gift for a loved one. Enjoy a 2-night stay in a divine Dou-ble Deluxe Room at the world re-
nowned Palace Hotel Palace Hotel Palace Hotel Palace Hotel and experience a 1-night stay at the charming Walig Hut Walig Hut Walig Hut Walig Hut lo-cated 1,700 meters above Gsteig boasting a breathtaking view of Gstaad and the Saanenland. Guests will enjoy exquisite Swiss dishes prepared for breakfast and dinner at Le Le Le Le Grand RestaurantGrand RestaurantGrand RestaurantGrand Restaurant———— one of the most esteemed restaurants in the world. Guests will also receive access to the Palace Spa with an indoor swimming pool, saunas, steam baths, an outdoor pool with jacuzzi and an olympic outdoor pool.
VVVV illage Camps in its 40th summer, welcomes children and teenagers to its award-winning day and residential summer camps in Switzerland and 5 other countries.
Two-week residential camps for 7 to 18 year olds are organized in Swit-zerland, England, France, Austria, China and Canada offering a great variety of focused programmes in the areas of languages, sports, arts, culture and leadership. Since 1972, Village Camps' esteemed reputation is based on the guid-ing principle of Education through Recreation. Experienced and car-ing counselors (in ratios of 1:6) inspire campers to participate enthusi-astically in all activities, learn and improve skills and languages, make
valuable new friendships and have an enriching summer camp experience full of extraordinary memories and a high take-home value!
Log on to www.villagecamps.com
“One of my favorite memories was rock climbing. It was hard but we laughed a lot. It was spe-
cial meeting people from around the world. I loved it and want to go back “ said Grant Scheffer
Rate per person (including half board) starts at CHF (Swiss Francs) 1,660
Offer is available June 16-September 11, 2011 (subject to availability) Visit: www.palace.ch www.palace.ch www.palace.ch www.palace.ch
for more personal assistance Call 561 833 8283 or
email [email protected]
While the kids are away,
the parents play….
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ALTIMA CONNOISSEUR CLUB EVENTS AT BiCEALTIMA CONNOISSEUR CLUB EVENTS AT BiCEALTIMA CONNOISSEUR CLUB EVENTS AT BiCEALTIMA CONNOISSEUR CLUB EVENTS AT BiCE
BBBB ig Dog Ranch Rescue Guest Bartender Bashig Dog Ranch Rescue Guest Bartender Bashig Dog Ranch Rescue Guest Bartender Bashig Dog Ranch Rescue Guest Bartender Bash featuring Reality T.V. personality, Robert ‘Tino’ Rivafeaturing Reality T.V. personality, Robert ‘Tino’ Rivafeaturing Reality T.V. personality, Robert ‘Tino’ Rivafeaturing Reality T.V. personality, Robert ‘Tino’ Riva The fundraiser to benefit Big Dog Ranch Rescue held on
Thursday, April 21st at Bice raised over $10,000 and secured homes for over 10 puppies. Over 400 guests came to support guest bartenders which included local luminaries Tiffany Cloutier, Anthony Brusca, Nicole Tiffany Cloutier, Anthony Brusca, Nicole Tiffany Cloutier, Anthony Brusca, Nicole Tiffany Cloutier, Anthony Brusca, Nicole Haboush, Vince Norman, Meg Weinberger, Lauree Simmons, Byron Russell & Dr. Robert Roy. Haboush, Vince Norman, Meg Weinberger, Lauree Simmons, Byron Russell & Dr. Robert Roy. Haboush, Vince Norman, Meg Weinberger, Lauree Simmons, Byron Russell & Dr. Robert Roy. Haboush, Vince Norman, Meg Weinberger, Lauree Simmons, Byron Russell & Dr. Robert Roy. A last-minute commitment from Oxygen’s Love Games Season 2 Oxygen’s Love Games Season 2 Oxygen’s Love Games Season 2 Oxygen’s Love Games Season 2 TV reality show personality, Robert RivaRobert RivaRobert RivaRobert Riva, to appear as ‘guest bartender’ added an additional ‘buzz’ among the younger set and helped make the event a huge success. Robert Riva is one of the fifteen bachelors challenged on Love Games which premiered Monday, April 18th.
Special guests included H.R. H Prince Michel of Yougoslavie, Diane Kisner, John and H.R. H Prince Michel of Yougoslavie, Diane Kisner, John and H.R. H Prince Michel of Yougoslavie, Diane Kisner, John and H.R. H Prince Michel of Yougoslavie, Diane Kisner, John and Susie Christiansen, Lori Stoll, Lauree Simmons, Veronica and Susie Christiansen, Lori Stoll, Lauree Simmons, Veronica and Susie Christiansen, Lori Stoll, Lauree Simmons, Veronica and Susie Christiansen, Lori Stoll, Lauree Simmons, Veronica and Luis Garcia, Farah Mullen, Steve Grace, Kim Riso, Philip Luis Garcia, Farah Mullen, Steve Grace, Kim Riso, Philip Luis Garcia, Farah Mullen, Steve Grace, Kim Riso, Philip Luis Garcia, Farah Mullen, Steve Grace, Kim Riso, Philip DeBerard Esq., Denise Roussel, President of the Scottsbluff, DeBerard Esq., Denise Roussel, President of the Scottsbluff, DeBerard Esq., Denise Roussel, President of the Scottsbluff, DeBerard Esq., Denise Roussel, President of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Humane Society, John Aman and David Knight.Nebraska Humane Society, John Aman and David Knight.Nebraska Humane Society, John Aman and David Knight.Nebraska Humane Society, John Aman and David Knight. VIP guests enjoyed generous samplings of Black River Ossetra Black River Ossetra Black River Ossetra Black River Ossetra Caviar, Cheney Brother’s Caviar, Cheney Brother’s Caviar, Cheney Brother’s Caviar, Cheney Brother’s famous shrimp cocktail, and samples of SX specialty cocktails. AlpaLuxeSX specialty cocktails. AlpaLuxeSX specialty cocktails. AlpaLuxeSX specialty cocktails. AlpaLuxe, purveyors of the finest vicuna and cashmere accessories offered a sneak preview of their exquisite wares soon to open on Worth Avenue. Photographs taken by Pia Starr Inc.Photographs taken by Pia Starr Inc.Photographs taken by Pia Starr Inc.Photographs taken by Pia Starr Inc.
JJJJoyal Capital Management LLC oyal Capital Management LLC oyal Capital Management LLC oyal Capital Management LLC
Private Client Group Private Client Group Private Client Group Private Client Group welcomed guests to a presentation on “Secure your lifestyle & legacy’ Secure your lifestyle & legacy’ Secure your lifestyle & legacy’ Secure your lifestyle & legacy’ at BiCE Ristorante, Palm Beach on May 5th. The event, hosted by Diane KisnerDiane KisnerDiane KisnerDiane Kisner, Director of Client Relations, introduced to individu-als interested in learning about the atypical single point resource opportunity the team of professionals at Joyal Capital Man-agement Private Client Group created for those who have ac-cumulated significant wealth. For more information or to schedule a formal introduction, please contact Diane Kisner at 561-910 7526 or via email at
[email protected] Guests enjoyed complimentary wine and caviar tast-ings compliments of Domodimonti Wines & Black River Caviar. AlpaLuxe offered a sneak preview of the exquisite vicuna and cashmere collection .
Log on to www.alpaluxe.com www.alpaluxe.com www.alpaluxe.com www.alpaluxe.com to purchase at special prices before the Grand Opening of their boutique on Worth Avenue.
Allison Deberard with Puppy
Diane Kisner and Robert Riva with Black River Caviar
David Knight and Meg Weinberger Prince Michel de Yougoslavie, Jonathan Gladstone and Roberto Riva
Tiffany and George Cloutier
‘Tino’ at the bar
Brad Milhauser, Jonathan Hyett, Diane Kisner & Richard Joyal Renée and Carlos Morrison
Luis and Veronica Garcia & Brad Milhauser
Phillipe Desizio, Barbara Savini, & Thomas
Scott Diament & Jim Pappas
Prince Michel de Yougoslavie and Luis Garcia
Jonathan Hyett & Cynthia Van Buren
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A ltima Connoisseur Club Brands
TTTT his summer, Caribou Club mem-bers and invited guests are wel-comed to a Private Event
The event will take place on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Altima International
& Altima Connoisseur Club Brands
A ltima Connoisseur Club celebrates more legends and icons… Upcoming events sponsored by Altima Connoisseur Club Brands
Tribute to the LegendTribute to the LegendTribute to the LegendTribute to the Legend Sammy Davis Jr.Sammy Davis Jr.Sammy Davis Jr.Sammy Davis Jr.
Celebrity Red Carpet Event Celebrity Red Carpet Event Celebrity Red Carpet Event Celebrity Red Carpet Event (by-invitation-only)
May 16thMay 16thMay 16thMay 16th McCormick & Schmick’s
206 North Rodeo Drive . Beverly Hills, Ca Los Angeles
Among the many celebrities attending:
Sir Steven Spielberg, Eddie Murphy, Ving Rhames, Eddie Griffin, Cedric The Entertainer and Clint Holmes
For sponsorship or other information: Email : [email protected] : [email protected] : [email protected] : [email protected]
PPPP rinces Ball II rinces Ball II rinces Ball II rinces Ball II A Masquerade GalaA Masquerade GalaA Masquerade GalaA Masquerade Gala
To benefit
Lifeline New YorkLifeline New YorkLifeline New YorkLifeline New York Takes place in the presence of
Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander, Crown Princess Katherine, Prince Peter, Prince Philip, Prince Alexander and Prince Dimitri
Friday, May 13, 2011
9:00 PM —1:00 AM Cipriani
110 East 42nd Street, New York
www.princesball2011.charityhappenings.org
www.blackrivercaviar.com Log on and use M20 at check out for
20% discount Altima Connoisseur preferred price
www.emperorsbrand.com www.alpaluxe.com