The BABC 47th Annual

Christmas LuncheonMission Statement

To provide a forum for information exchange, networking and identification of business expansion opportunities, for organizations and individuals pursuingtrade and investment between Northern California and the United Kingdom.

The British American Business Council Northern California is a501c(6) non-profit organization, Federal Tax ID: 94-1263813.

703 Market Street, Suite 1314San Francisco, CA 94103USATel: (+1) 415 296 8645Fax: (+1) 415 296 9649Email: info@babcsf.orgWeb: www.babcsf.org

Friday, December 17th, 2010Fairmont HotelNob HillSan Francisco

Design by 20/20 Productions

A British

American

Christmas

British American Business Council

2010

The Directors of the British American Business Council Northern California wish Members and Friends Warmest Wishes for the Season and the coming New Year!

Stuart BagshawAdrian Bray

Colin BrownBarbara Edwards

Simon ElliotJohn Flynn

Edward GrenvilleDavid Hants

Catherine HouseStuart O. Keirle

Kathleen Kimura, MBEPeter KoehlerAndy MacKay

James MayockHelen PrattenWill Robberts

Gillian RossBrenda SantoroAdrian Stevens

Nicholas UnkovicJulie WicklundSteve Wilson

British American Business LEAP, LLCShirlawsPcubed Inc.California Host, Inc.Beattie BaxterRing2 Conferencing LLCSNR Denton LLPHSBCSperry Van Ness MCRE, Inc.America California BankTokyo Express Co, Inc.Intercontinental Hotel San Francisco20/20 Productions, Inc.Elliot & Mayock LLPKPMG LLPEsquire SolutionsWendel Rosen Black & Dean LLPSilicon Valley Bank

Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP Cooley LLPOsborne Clarke

Dennis Conaghan

Julian Evans

The San Francisco Center for Economic DevelopmentHer Majesty’s Consul General, San Francisco

President: Stuart O. KeirleChairman: Stuart Bagshaw

Treasurer: Stephen LeggVice President (San Francisco): Kathleen Kimura, MBE

Vice President (Silicon Valley): Julie WicklundSecretary: Edward Grenville

Business Council Manager: Zoë Matthews

America California BankBritish American Business LEAP, LLCGrant Thornton LLPTokyo Express Co, Inc.Cooley LLPSNR Denton LLPBritish American Business Council

Officers

Ex-Officio

Directors

WelcomeJulian Evans, Her Majesty’s Consul General, San Francisco

Liam Mayclem, CBS 5 - Master of Ceremonies

The BABC Christmas Lunch is a great Anglo-American and Anglo-Californian event. It confirms the special relationship the UK has with California. It is also great fun. And, since 2010 has been another challenging year for the global economy and for business, we all need to unwind and look forward to better things in 2011. The BABC is a major partner in the work the British Government does to promote UK-California trade and investment, which is a very signifi-cant portion of the overall UK-US economic picture. Mark your

calendars now, as the BABC Northern California will be hosting for the first time the Annual BABC Transatlantic Conference, from 11-13 May 2011 on the theme of Innovation - and where better to hold it? The BABC Conference will be a major part of BritWeek 2011, so we hope to see as many of you as possible at the Conference and other BritWeek events. Thanks to all of you for attending this year’s lunch and aparticular thank you to the sponsors, old and new, for their support.

Stuart O. Keirle, President, BABC Northern California

A very warm welcome to our 47th Annual Christmas Luncheon. Asyou know this event is much more than just a social gathering for our members and their guests. It is also an opportunity to give something back to our community, and for the fifth year running we have chosen Raphael House to be the principal beneficiary of your collective generosity. I would like to thank all who have contributed so generously to this premier seasonal event in thecity of San Francisco. Finally, on behalf of our Board, I would like

to extend my thanks to the BABC members, staff and volunteers, who have worked so tirelessly to make this a very successful and enjoyable event.

We are delighted to welcome Liam Mayclem as our Master of Ceremonies for the sixth year. Liam is an Emmy Award Winning host on CBS 5’s “Eye on the Bay”, interviewing community characters and celebrities as well as feeding goats and cooking with world-renowned chefs. It was in British radio news in 1987 that he got his real kick-start, as a trainee radio reporter at County Sound Radio, Guildford, near London. Liam was also the voice of BBC produced technology show “Tomorrow’s World”. Eager to

leave Britain’s harsh winters behind, Liam ventured west to America in 1994, filled with hope and a sense of adventure.

SponsorsThe British American Business Council wishes to

thank the Sponsors of the event:

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Additional Donors-in-kind

Charity DonationEach year the British American Business Council Northern California donates a portion of the proceeds from the Christmas Luncheon to a local charity. This year the BABC will be donating to Raphael House, which is dedicated to helping at-risk children and their parents achieve stable housing and financial independence, while strengthening family bonds and personal dignity. Last year we handed over $10,000 to them from your kind generosity.

For our Master of Ceremonies, Liam Mayclem

Professional Moving Services

ProgrammeEntertainment

Hal Wilkes, Scottish PiperJohn Biggar, DrummerHer Rebel Highness

San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush GirlsFather Christmas, Ebenezer Scrooge, Charles Dickens

(courtesy of The Dickens Christmas Fair)

Introductions and Welcome

Master of CeremoniesLiam Mayclem, KPIX, CBS 5

InvocationThe Venerable Malcolm H. Manson

Assistant Chaplain, The Bay School of San Francisco

Singing of the National AnthemsLed by Michael Desnoyers, San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Loyal ToastsTo: President Barack Obama

Given by: HM Consul General Julian EvansTo: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Given by: Stuart O. Keirle

Advance Prize DrawingsDoor Prize, Advance Ticket Prize

Luncheon

Charity AuctionIn aid of Raphael House

Grand Prize Drawing(Must be present to win)

MenuRiverdog Farms Butternut Squash Soup with

Cider Poached Pear, Cowgirl Farms Crème FraicheFreshly Baked Silver Dollar Rolls

Sliced Roast Turkey BreastSage Dressing

Traditional Giblet GravyRosemary Roasted Potatoes

Brussel Sprouts and Winter SquashesCranberry Relish

Vegetarian Option:Vegetarian Wellington with Eggplant and Portabellini Mushrooms,

Creamed Spinach and Mushroom Duxelle Wrapped with Puff Pastry

Traditional Plum Puddingwith Vanilla Brandy Sauce

Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated CoffeeFairmont Signature Teas

Wine for the Luncheon courtesy ofClos LaChance, Stuart O. Keirle

and Stuart Bagshaw

Vodka/Martini Bar courtesy of Vodka 360

Wine for the Reception courtesy of Michael David Winery and E. & J. Gallo Winery

The National Anthems

O, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.O say, does that star-spangled banner yet waveO’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

The Star-Spangled Banner

God Save the QueenGod save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen,God save the Queen!Send her victorious,Happy and glorious,Long to reign over us,God save the Queen!

Auction(Items to be auctioned during the proceedings)

The proceeds from the auction will go towards our donation to Raphael House.

Auction Item #2 Dinner for 10 at the Residence of Her Majesty’s Consul General

Dinner at the elegant Presidio Terrace Residence of HM Consul General. Join HM Consul General and his wife for a beautifully catered dinner. This is a unique opportu-nity to dine with the Consul General and his wife at their Residence. May be used on an evening of your choice Monday - Thursday in 2011 (expires December 2011),subject to the availability of HM Consul General and the Chef.

Auction Item #1 A Dream Holiday in South West FranceAccommodation for 8-16 guests for two weeksDonated by Averil & Martin Freeth

La Bastide d’Armagnac is a magical medieval village in the heart of Gascony – beau-tiful, peaceful, friendly. You can hardly believe it’s real when you first enter the elegant, picturesque 13th Century main square.

Together the traditional house and wonderfully converted barn offer, quite simply, one of the best holiday places to stay in the region. Less than 100 meters from the central square, the views are of countryside and gardens providing complete privacy for visitors. It’s a wonderful place at any season, thoughtfully-equipped with everything from a croquet set to a perfect 12x6 meter swimming pool.

Walk to the village shop, a friendly restaurant, a crêperie and the best home-made ice cream parlour in Gascony; nearby are cycling, tennis, golf, historic sites, local markets and exceptional restaurants – even a frog sanctuary! Once you’re in the village, you don’t need to go anywhere else!

Auction(Items to be auctioned during the proceedings)

The proceeds from the auction will go towards our donation to Raphael House.

Auction Item #3 The San Francisco 49ers

An exclusive package for the last home game of the season, including:* Four Premium Game Tickets - Sunday, January 11, 2011* Four 49ers Pre-Game All Inclusive Tailgate* Four Field Passes* Four Merchandise Gift Packages

Auction Item #4 Unique Play Rugby USA PackageAn Extraordinary Wellness and Prevention Resource: Tackling the Challenges Facing America’s Youth.

* Unique Play Rugby USA ball signed by British Lions & International Rugby Stars: Gavin Hastings, OBE, Jeremy Guscott, Phil Vickery, John Kirwan, Jonathan Davies, Paul Wallace, and Mark Griffin.* Play Rugby USA Jersey* 2 tickets for the Las Vegas 7's, February 12th, 13th 2011

‘Around the World in Many Ways’ Grand Prizes (must be present to win)

A veritable potpourri of travel-related and luxury prizes from near and far.We are indebted to the travel, hospitality and luxury goods organizations

that have donated their services and products.

2 round-trip Premium Economy tickets SFO to London Heathrow

7 nights stay at a 3 bedroom,London Vacation Home

Virgin Atlantic Airways

Catherine HouseSperry Van Ness MCRE, Inc.

2 round-trip Business Class tickets SFO to Madrid

7 nights stay in an apartment for 6 people inMallorca with one week’s car rental

United Airlines

Ring2 Conferencing

2 round-trip Club World tickets SFO to London

3 nights stay at The Howard, London

2 nights stay at the Intercontinental Hotel Park Lane, London

British Airways

swissôtel

IntercontinentalHotels & Resorts

2 round-trip Coach tickets SFO to Edinburgh

3 nights stay at the Fairmont St. Andrews

Continental Airlines

Fairmont Hotels& Resorts

Grand Prizes (continued)

2 round-trip Economy Class ticketsSFO to Toronto

3 nights stay at the Intercontinental Toronto Yorkville

Air Canada

IntercontinentalHotels & Resorts

2 round-trip Coach tickets Oakland to Hawaii

3 nights stay in deluxe ocean viewaccommodations & daily breakfast

Alaska Airlines

Fairmont Hotels& Resorts

2 round-trip tickets SFO to Orlando, Florida

One weeks stay at a luxury 7 bedroom villa in Orlando, Florida 5 minutes from Disney World

JetBlue Airways

Helen & RobPratten

2 round-trip First-class tickets SFO toany contiguous US destination

3 nights stay in a Starwood property

Delta Airlines

Starwood Resorts

Tour of CBS 5 studios and lunch with Liam Maclem CBS 5

Grand Prizes (continued)

“Chef de Cuisine” dinner for twelve in the Private Dining Room at The Magnolia of Millbrae, a premiere retirement community, which is located on the Peninsula in the City of Millbrae

Advance Ticket Purchasers’ Prize

2 round-trip tickets SFO to New York

2 nights stay for 2 in a Deluxe room at theIntercontinental The Barclay New York

JetBlue Airways

IntercontinentalHotels & Resorts

Door Prize

Please note that a number of the airline and hotel prizes are donated strictly on a space available basis and blackout dates can apply to all prizes. Also, they may not be refunded for cash, or included in “Frequent Flyer” or similar programs offered by hotels.

PRIZE WINNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS. ALL TAXES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. WINNER’S CONTACT DETAILS AND SSN MUST BE SUPPLIED ON RECEIPT OF PRIZE IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL TAX REGULATIONS.

Experience a day in the Napa Valley Wine Country. Includes: 6 Hour Luxury Transportation Tour, 3 Tastings, California Host Coordination. Available for up to 8 guests

Whitehall Lane WineryAllora Vineyards

Castello di Amorosa

One weekend use of a Jaguar XJ luxury car British Motor CarDistributors, LTD

Major Table Prizes

Our thanks to the following companies and organizations for donating prizes for this year’s event:

Hotels

Wineries & Distilleries

Restaurants & Bars

®MELT!

Major Table PrizesGift Donors

We would also like to acknowledge and thank the following for their kind donations:Thomas KleinPeter Koehler

Kathleen Kimura, MBEStephen LeggAndy MacKayJames Mayock

Helen & Rob PrattenGillian Ross

Stuart BagshawDennis ConaghanBarbara Edwards

Simon ElliotJohn Flynn

Ed GrenvilleCatherine HouseStuart O. Keirle

Performers

Prince CharlesPipe Band

Brenda SantoroAdrian Stevens

Nicholas UnkovicR. Zach Wasserman

Julie WicklundSteve Wilson

Rebecca Young

Special Thanksto all those listed below

The Members of the BABC Christmas Luncheon Committee

Gillian DicksonColin Dixon

Flavia HenriqueSamar Jubayli

Karen MitchenerJenna Shaw

Andrew Woodley

BABC Volunteers & Interns

BABC CONFERENCE 2011

The Impact of InnovationInvestment | Culture | Technology

Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco | May 11-­13

www.babcsf.org

The BABC would also like to extend its sincere thanks to the wonderful volunteers from the BABC Northern California, British Consulate-General San Francisco, and Raphael House, without whom this event would not bepossible.

Kim LessardAndy MacKayZoë MatthewsJames Mayock

Kathleen Kimura, MBE: Chair