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EACCI Inaugural Ball The
Estonian American Chamber Of Commerce & Industry By Aime Andra The Estonian American Chamber of Commerce & Industry commemorated the 85th Anniversary of Estonian Independence with its inaugural ball at the Holiday Inn Martinique in Manhattan on February 28. The ball was also a fundraising event intended to strengthen the Chamber’s ties in the community as well as its position on the entrepreneurial landscape in New York. Guests gathered for a cocktail reception where they enjoyed TÜRI vodka cocktails.There was also a large display table that featured brochures and introductory materials about event sponsors.
EACCI's membership was well represented at the ball, either in attendance or as sponsors and / or donors, including: Finnair, Icelandair, Estonian Air, SAS, Saku Brewery, Ltd., Esoteric Systems, Esto Graphics, Estonian Union of Women in Business, Amest Travel, R.J. Ellyn Travel, Inc., The Estonian American National Council, Inc. as well as other corporate and individual members, sponsoring organizations and donors. Dance music for the evening was provided by the Broadview Boys from Toronto, made possible through a generous donation from Richard and Velda Morgen. A rich feast included Estonian pirukad and kringel prepared by Tuula Malmi. The highpoint of the evening was the much-anticipated lottery. Lottery contributors included: the Consulate General of Estonia; Esoteric Systems; Estonian Air; Finnair; Icelandair; TÜRI Vodka; Eve Saar-Amest Travel; Aime Andra-Leilik; Hamid Ladjevardi; Aap Anderson-Koroona, Ltd; Marja Lutsep & Chris Post: Jeff Nelson-USBF; Ell Tabur, and Jüri Tassa. The winners of the lottery, administered by Krista Tassa and Eve Saar, were: Neil Simon, who won a roundtrip ticket to Estonia, Jürgen Kaljuvee, who won a trip for two on Icelandair / Estonian Air. The winner of a two-night stay at Tallinn’s Hotel Schlössle was Tônu Vanderer. Jüri Tassa won the Koroona table, and Mrs. Frank Thomas a Broadway cruise for two. The choice of a one-hour session in reiki, massage or reflexology went to Ain Kärner. Ilmar Vanderer garnered a case of Saku beer, and Anna Litvinova, a TÜRI vodka gift basket. Reimo Pettai won a limited edition signed Esto ’92 poster. Vaino Ader and Lawrence Vollaro each received a Baltic Art book and Jeff Nelson the book, “Pictures of Estonia.” Decorative brooches were won by Aimée Chabot and Edward Rhodes won a one-page web site design donated by Esoteric Systems. Goodie bags for all ball guests were donated by Estonian Air, the Estonian Tourist Board, Finnair, Helmes, Ltd, Kalev Chocolate, and TÜRI Vodka. A commemorative video of the evening was prepared by Anna Litvinova, Rein Mäekask and Marek Marana. The spirited and memorable party lasted till past midnight and ended with an after-party at the New York Estonian House. page four, page one, page two, page three, page five, page six |
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Following the cocktail hour, guests
entered the beautifully decorated ballroom, where the Chamber’s
energetic and elegant president, Krista Altok Tassa welcomed
guests and donors. She introduced the evening’s co-sponsors, as well
as other speakers who offered their best wishes for Estonian
Independence Day: Mark Jaffe (pictured here enjoying a spin
around the dance floor with Ms. Tassa), Executive Director for the Greater
New York Chamber of Commerce, Reimo Pettai, Acting Consul General
of Estonia in New York and Aimée Chabot,
representative for the evening’s keynote sponsor, TÜRI vodka.