The Annual, Trade, Cultural (FASHION SHOW) & Charity Cocktail Reception Gala Event
was another smashing success
It was graciously Hosted ,
Wednesday Oct. 27, 2010
at the Austrian Cultural Forum
(Austrian Consulate General-Cultural Affairs Section) in New York City
It was attended by Movie, & TV Producers, Directors, Presidents & CEO's of Companies
International Diplomats, Designers, Models, Buyers, Celebrities, Royalties, Member of the PRESS &
Race Car Driver and other Professional Players
The event was PRODUCED by:
Ms. Gloria Consolacion T. Cressler
with (Gloria Cressler Enterprises
& Elite Professional Networking Group
a P. R. and Event Planning Company.
The Evening supports several Veterans charities.
A portion of the proceeds are donated to several
Veterans Organization
Guests enjoyed an International Trade, Wine & Liquor Tasting, Fashion Shows, Music, Door Prizes.
Fine Foods by: Egon Gronau: Chef Frederig of Chez Le Chef Inc: Chef Uwe Scherk of The German Club:
Executive Chef Rudi Fers of Mineral Resorts & Spa, & Fred & Janet Strackhouse of Stockton Inn in New Jersey.
We thank them all for all the delicious food.
Our Celebrity Guest was Race Car Driver
David Donohue,
who is the son of the legendary Race Car Driver
Mark Donohue.
He is currently active in Grand-Am’s Rolex Sports Car Championship’s Daytona Prototype Class for
Brumos Porsche.
He’s won several endurance classics, including
The Rolex-24 hour at Daytona, and
the 24 hours of Le Mans in France, as well as
Championships in IMSA’s Supercar and
CART’s Super Touring Series’.
He’s competed in IMSA, CART, NASCAR,
and Grand-Am,
and holds a production car closed course speed record at just over 196 mph in a Porsche Carrera GT.
He was a great host, enjoyed being photographed with the guests and graciously signing autograph photographs.
To learn more about David Donahue
Click on
www.brumosracing.com
The Fashion Show: Introduced
ABAKA MILLENNIUM FABRIC ORGANIC HEMP
nee Musa Textiles to the event,
Famed English Designer
LIZZI LONDON of London, produced the collection
The guests loved the Collection and the applause
was loud and long.
Special Thank's to our Celebrity Models,
Model/Actress/Supporter Denise Dietrichs
(Top 20 for Victoria Secret Angel Tour)
Miss Russia New York Angelina Shipilina,
and other magazine cover models and the
participation
of our men from NYFD headed by
Lt. John Healey, and the firemen from
ENGINE 258 and LADDER 115.
and the ladies from TV SHOW New Jersey Couture ( Kimberly Gambale, Christina Scali & Diane Scali.)
The star of the evening was Michelle DE Vickont of Emperors Brand, who celebrated her birthday with
her first walk on the runway
She won the heart of the crowd
Cognac Wellerlane of Cognac Corner TV
Interviewed many of the celebrity guest & Sponsors
Black Tie International Magazine, Publisher,
Gerard Mc Keon attended
& other media guests included
Daniel Reton Actor/TV Producer SAG/AFTRA
Jack Roberts C.E.O. Intetnational Press Service
(News Wire Service)
Marilyn Barnell (Member Foreign Press, Journalist)
Paul Sladkus, Good News Broadcasting
Chance of CBS Chance TV.
Guests enjoyed wonderful entertainment by
Opera Singer Cristina Fontanelli,
Sephira of Ireland,
Chapter2 and Brendan
Croskerry of Germany
they were all fabulous..
Special Thank You to our CORPORATE SPONSORS
AUSTRIAN Cultural Forum
(Austrian Consulate General-Cultural Affairs Section)
HSBC BANK (40st & 5th Avenue),
The House of Burgundy Inc
TRG Racing Group,
Stockton Inn,
Khris Karasthatis Architects,
Gear Up Foundation (A tribute to the 9/11 Firemen)
Adobe Road Winery,
EMPERORS Brand (Vodka. Giorgio Cognac),
Vias Imports (Italian Wines)
Bridge Brands Sales Inc.
Casa De Vino,
Wide World Wines Inc.
Oak Beverages Distributors of NY,
Boening Bros. Beverage Distributors of NY,
Niche Imports distributor of (Glacier Idaho Potato Vodka, Schoanuer Apple Schnapps
Killepitsch Herbal Liqueur,
Becherovka Herbal Liqueur),
Sonu Water,
Global Fine Wines & Food Connection,
Carfolia Skin design Car Covering
with Swarovski Crystal),
ABAKAHOLDINGS.COM,
Cameron Graphics,
Westside Party Rentals,
Hospitality Holdings
(Trump World Bar & The Empire Room)
Luca Bigerna, President Vias Imports Ltd
Rodney Co-President Casa De Vino
and
Guests Included
Mr. Lawrence Blascovich, Senior VP HSBC BANK, Baroness Marion Von Buchard & her
Royalty friends,
Ambassador & Mrs. Jarmo Viinanen of Finland,
Thelma Dixon of United Nations Trade Development,
Dr, Oliver Schnakenberg, Deputy Consul General
of Germany,
Julio Pujols, Counselor PM of the Dominican Republic to the UN,
Consul Michael Urbankowski of Poland,
Hongki Jee, Office of the Military Affairs to the U N, Catherine Kim, Chairman New Millenium
Peace Foundation,
Navy Captain Achilles Anastasopoulos of Greece Mission,
Debbie Rodriquez, Director Societe Generale,
Eva Jurinova-Menendez Pragram
Director 421 Foundation,
George Assad, Chairman Tsunami Hospital Foundation, Alissa Grimaldi, Opera Singer,
Karen Hoyos, President & CEO
Karen Hoyos International,
John Lobell, Producer,
Carlos Anaya, Journalist/Multimedia Producer,
Joseph Meli, Dangio Films,
Thomas Aabo, Founder Escapeer,
Architect Stephen Valentine,
John W. Cooper, Senior Director Oppenheimer,
Andrea Spring, Managing Director Blue Star Jets,
Johnny L.Davis, Former 49ers Football Player,
Fleriser Bello, Partner Livents,
Tobe Johnson, Partner JS Barkats PLLC,
Goutam Ghosh & Howard Efram VP HSBC Bank,
Nakim Bey, CEO Capital Asset Protection Inc.
Erik J. Mathieson, Senior VP WM Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Carol E. Farren, President Facility Management World Wide LTD,
Shirley Leyen-Ho, Director MDR,
Patricia Trim, CEO, Founder Tots & Teens in Focus, Herbert Roberts, President & CEO Roberts' Design,
Joseph Koren, CEO Daniel K,
Miriam Ludmer, Senior Sales Manager World Yacht,
Dave Seth, Owner The UPS Store,
Kristin Paquette, Fashion Director Macys/Blomingdale, Adele Nino, VP CITI,
Tess Medina, Assistant VP CITI,
Rodney H. Brown,
President U.S. Select Mortgage Co,
Walter D'Urso & Robert LeBron Manhattan MotorCars, Randy Rosler, Senior Director AdzZoo,
Artist Floyd,
Attorney Harlan T. Greenman,
Angelo Gomez, President Regency Properties
Harlan T. Greenman, Partner Wormser, Kiely, Galef & Jacobs, LLP
Bernard Cameron & Randy Mitasch
Dr. Shereen Fernandez
Pearl Baeni of Quest Magazine & TV
Dr. Thomas Mallios
Special Thank You to:
Consul Johannes Korherr, Austrian Cultural Forum
Andres Stadler, Director and Leading Austrian Diplomat, Austrian Cultural Forum
&
Many others
Contact for Future Sponsorship
Gloria T. Cressler
Elite Professional Networking Group
Member: United Nations Association