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2009 End of Summer Edition
Editor: Paola Isaac Baraya
Marketing & PR Chair
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GFLSCI Turkish Country Chair chosen to be an Interpreter for the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant
Meltem Birkegren, GFLSCI Country Chair for Mugla, Turkey was chosen as Turkish language interpreter for the 58th Annual Miss Universe Pageant held on August 23rd at Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The group of interpreters for different languages spent one week attending all the rehearsals before the pageant which was telecast live on NBC on August 23rd, together with 84 Misses from around the globe, assisting them for interpretations whenever required. Most of our Sister City countries were represented at the pageant, including Miss Venezuela who became Miss Universe, Miss Dominican Republic First runner up, and Miss Australia who was among the top five. In addition to Miss Turkey, Miss Belgium who was among the top 15, was also of Turkish origin.
 
Miss Turkey and Miss Belgium Miss Venezuela - 2009 Winner of Miss Universe
with GFLSCI Country Chair for Turkey
GFLSCI raises funds for the victims of the Typhoon that hit our Sister City, Kaohsiung County, Taiwan
On August 9, Typhoon Morakot hit Taiwan and brought death, pain, and destruction to our Sister City Koahsiung County. In our efforts to support our Sister City in this devastating time, we are raising funds to assist victims rebuilding homes, schools, hospitals, and other major infrastructure. We will be sending an email to keep you informed about an upcoming special event on October 2nd to support this cause. For further information and to make a donation, please click here.
Sister Cities Members' Corner
The GFLSCI Membership Contest
GFLSCI is kicking off a new contest to see which GFLSCI member can bring in the most new members through our referral program. The purpose of the program is to increase membership. It is also to reward and encourage our members to spread the word about Sister Cities in order to help us get new members. There are lots of great prizes to be awarded. To find out about the prizes and to see the rules and regulations, click here
Recipe Compliments of Chef Kim Naimoli, VP Membership for GFLSCI
Did you know that GFLSCI Membership Chair, Kim Naimoli is also a renowned chef? For our summer edition of the GFLSCI News, we thought it would be fun to share one of her great recipes from the grill. One of her favorite things to grill for a family get-together is chicken. It's easy, economical, and so delicious. Tomato salad is a simple, but delicious side for this dish. Just slice some tomatoes onto a platter, generously sprinkle with fresh basil and good olive oil, and salt & pepper to taste.
For the garlic-rosemary vinaigrette:
- 8 cloves roasted garlic
- 4 sprigs of rosemary
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup good olive oil
For the grilled chicken:
- Kosher salt
- Olive oil
- 8 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breasts with skin on
- Freshly ground black pepper
The first thing you want to do for really tender and moist chicken, especially if you are using chicken breasts, is brine them. Mix 1/4 Cup of sugar and 1/4 Cup of kosher salt with enough water to cover the chicken and let it rest in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
Next, combine garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, honey and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil.
For the grilled chicken, Strain the water off, pat the chicken dry. Brush the chicken with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the grill, skin-side down and grill until golden brown and slightly charred, 6 to 7 minutes. Turn the chicken over and continue grilling until just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the chicken to a platter and immediately drizzle with the garlic-rosemary vinaigrette. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
We hope you enjoyed this recipe. Look out for more delicious recipes from Chef Kim Naimoli in our upcoming issues.
Upcoming Events - Save the Date
Keep posted for some great networking events coming up within the next couple of months. More details will be emailed in the near future! In the meantime, save the date for three of our biggest events of the year, which are not to be missed:
Special Event to benefit the victims of Typhoon Marakot in our Sister City, Kaohsiung County, Taiwan
When : Firday, October 2nd, 2009
Save the date for a special event organized by Greater Fort Lauderdale Sister Cities International in collaboration with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) and the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department. More information about this event will be sent shortly. To learn more about our donation program to help the victims of the Typhoon, please click here.
GFLSCI invites you to celebrate the International Flavor of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show at the 2009 Annual Dinner on the River!
When : Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 7pm
Where : Nuccia McCormick's Residence
11 Harborage Isle, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Cost : Members: $75.00 Non-Members: $95.00
Greater Fort Lauderdale Sister Cities International would like to invite you to celebrate an international night of food, dance and entertainment at our Annual Dinner on the River Event, November 1st, 2009. The event will begin at 7pm at Nuccia McCormick's Residence, 11 Harborage Isle in Fort Lauderdale. This event promises to be very exciting as we are pulling together the international flavor of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (the largest in the world) with a spectacular evening of great food, live music, open bar, and fabulous auction items. We will be welcoming International Dignitaries and our maritime alliances around the world. Seating for this event is limited. Click here to see photos from last year's event. To RSVP for this event, please click here.
The 2009 Boat Parade Celebration to benefit the Thomas W. McCormick Scholarship Fund of Greater Fort Lauderdale Sister Cities International
When : Saturday, December 12th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Where : Ms. Nuccia McCormick's Residence, Fort Lauderdale
11 Harborage Isle, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Note: Limited Seating
Please join us in admiring the world renowned Fort Lauderdale Winterfest Boat Parade in a special evening celebration to benefit the Thomas W. McCormick Scholarship Fund. This special event will take place at the residence of Nuccia McCormick, Chairman Emeritus of GFLSCI, in Harborage Isle, Fort Lauderdale on December 12th starting at 5:30pm. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, dancing and live entertainment under the stars. All proceeds from this celebration will benefit honor students from Broward County in financial need to attain international education with GFLSCI's Thomas W. McCormick Scholarship Fund. Seating is limited. More information on how to RSVP will be posted shortly on our website. Save the date! Click here to see photos from last year's event. |
