Inc - The Echo May 2013

International Club of Rio de Janeiro

www.incrio.org.br May 2013

General Meeting, Tuesday, April 30 Rua Timoteo da Costa 297, Alto Leblon Party Area

First Word May’s General Meeting News and Views News and Views Charity Focus - Ecologia Vila Charity Focus - Lar Maria De Lourdes News and Views What’s on?

A Small but Great Surprise Views Thursty Thursday Caipirinhas & Brazilian Comidas Taste of Rio 2013 Lets Connect Cafezinho’s For Your Calendar Those who make it happen Stay in touch Like us on facebook

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first word traffic is considerably lighter. This enables members from Barra to get to events in Zona Sul on time and vice It is always very wonderful here in Rio de Janeiro to wel- versa. We also planned events and set a geographical limit between Leblon and the beginning of come in the fall season. Although we do not have the dramatic change of autumn colors you might see in the Barra. These boundaries make it more convenient and promoting better attendance. By adding speakers, who Northern hemisphere, we do notice a great relief from could give information to better our lifestyles, attenthe sweltering heat of summer, making this the perfect dance has grown significantly. As for our Board memclimate for the next nine months. bers, 6 live on the other side of the tunnel and 3 in Zona Sul. So both location and time are important facThis beautiful season also marks a change of the tors, as most of us try to attend most meetings and enguard here at The Echo. This is the first edition of sure that all runs smoothly. our new and very talented, editor, Brenda Ledesma. She is a native of Colombia and has a degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute in Houston. May I encourage you to join us on our brand new She will be adding some of her Latin flavor to our Inter- Face Book group page where you can RSVP with much more ease, your friends will know that you national mix and I would like to welcome her on board. May there be many editions, dear Brenda, with are going and you can check to see if they will be attending. It's a great place also to plan your rides. your signature on them.

Use it as a place to ask questions, make suggestions and comment on how you feel about events Just a quick note for those of you who might have missed the story behind some of this years changes to and Fund raisers. the InC and why we moved from the Paissandu to This beautiful month of May will be offering some very Midrash last month. interesting weekend social events that double as fund As you all know, we have been in the process of look- raisers so please go on to read about the Caipirinhas ing for a new venue to replace the Paissundu Club. As and Bolinhos on May 18th and the Saturday evening Gourmet Cooking Class and Candle light Dinner they were unable to accommodate both our evening with our French Chef David Mansaud on May 25th.

Speaker's Series on Thursday evenings and our General Meeting on Tuesday mornings we have moved to Our Tuesday Cafezinhos will be featuring the very Midrash. It was chosen for it's location in Leblon and important issue of Domestic Help and the new because it is a high profile Cultural Center enabling us law. This will be professionally addressed at our May to attract lots of publicity and important speakers. Best 14th in Zona Sul and our Doctor's Series continues as of all Midrash was able to accommodate both our Dr Aline Pinheiro addresses your skin and the tropievents within our very limited InC budget. Most of us cal sun. The info at these cafezinhos are guaranteed to however felt that for the General Meeting, the space was too small for the great turn out we have been enjoy- enrich your experience here in Brazil and keep you out of trouble. ing. This month, we will temporally be meeting at a private venue on Rua Timoteo da Costa in Alto Leblon while continuing our quest for a more permanent venue. I also suggest you read about the latest intercultural event Melissa has planned on Thursday, May After studying the expat life style dynamics, we came to 16th at Midrash. the conclusion that due to the many virtual sites on the Internet, people are not meeting in the real world as be- Hope to see all at these events that have been planned fore for the habitual cup of coffee and a chat. There are with so much TLC and talk to you about them. also a lot of special interest groups that compete for the The perfect opportunity would be at our Thursty time people have available to enjoy themselves. Most clubs in Rio have reported a loss in membership as be- Thursday on May 9th ! ing the main issue to be addressed. We, the Board put our heads together and decided it could be favorable to My Best to you all, members if we split the events among Tuesdays, ThursBonnie days and Saturdays. We have between 6 and 8 events per month. Tuesdays, it was decided would be for our morning events, Thursdays for our evening affairs and weekends for our fund raisers.

Dear Friends,

This left us with a memory friendly calendar. The starting time was moved from 10:00 am to 10:30 allowing us to take advantage of a small window where May 2013 The ECHO

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what’s on?

Dr. Alex Botsaris

Opportunities, Success Stories and Future Possibilities General Meeting April 30 @ 10.30am Rua Timoteo da Costa 297 Alto Leblon - party area We are honored to receive Dr. Alex Botsaris one of the leading Brazilian and international experts in the field of biodiversity, business and alternatieve medicine.

Dr. Botsaris, a writer, business consultant, acupuncture and biodiversity specialist, will be talking about the intersection of biodiversity and business, one of the hottest topics of the 21st century. A current consulter for the cosmetics from Pierre Alexander, and former consultant and developer of Natura, one of Brazil’s most succesful ecologically -friendly cosmetics company.

Dr. Botsaris will share his knowledge and insights into the World of medicinal plants, biodiversity and their increasing utility in business.

This promises to be a facinating and very timely talk. We will be waiting for all of you there!

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One of the luckiest days of recent years for the InC was when, at a Gastronomic Festival in Buzios, back in 2011, French Chef David Mansaud fell deeply in love with Brazil. He caught the famous "bug" that has bitten so many of us ever since Pedro Alves Cabral discovered Brazil 513 years ago..

partners will be cooking) where David will teach us techniques that can easily be reproduced in the home and will make you look like an absolute genius in the kitchen. Can you imagine the look on your friends faces when you show them your talent and tell them that you studied under a French Chef?

A fabulous opportunity presented itself through Rolland Villard, making it possible for David, who was at the time, with the Alain Ducasse Institute of Paris to take up the position as Executive Chef at the Estacio de Sa University here in Rio. Within a few weeks David was well on his way, organizing the University kitchens, cooking up a storm and making new friends. He has not looked back.....

We will begin with a trial class but the idea is for this class to be the beginning of a series of 6 expert cooking classes.

Late, last year David was introduced to us through our member, Helene Buob and this opened a whole new horizon for the InC. David also fell in love with the InC and has opened up his heart by giving not only his time but a nice discount to our members and has also made donations towards our activities and Charities.

Should you decide that you like the idea of a once a month cooking class and would like to continue, this is what you can expect; The idea is to have the ladies cook one week and the gents the next. During the three hours where the partner is cooking, the group waiting to be wined and dined will be otherwise occupied for those three hours. We are open to your suggestions, a spa visit, shopping, playing cards......watching the sun set....what ever takes your fancy...!

In this same generous spirit he will now be sharing prize the students will also learn table setting techniques and recipes and cooking techniques with the privileged mem- about the wines that will be served. bers who will be treating themselves to some very memorable Saturday evenings. when the partners arrive and this group of ten couples will then enjoy a beautiful three course, candle lite dinner As of Saturday the 25th of May David and the and some great conversation. We are looking for a music InC will be hosting the start of a Saturday evening buff who would like to choose the background music to Cooking Class and a three course, candle light din- harmonize. any volunteers? ner. These are fund raising events.

After the six classes are completed in November, we will The venue will be in the home of one of our members; plan an incredible weekend in Angra where the two groups will meet up and each cook what they have choWe will be ten couples, singles and a friend or partner are sen as their favorite for the other group. also encouraged to join in for an expert cooking class that will have the duration of three hours (only one of the

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Now that I have your attention, here is the break down of what you will be getting… 

A three hour cooking class

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A kit which includes an Apron and Hat, a cutting board, knives and hopefully some extra surprises.

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A three course meal made of top quality food selected and prepared by David. The duration of the dinner will be 2 hours.

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Wines that have been harmonized by our Chef to accompany the meals plus other drink options.

THE PRICE OF THE FIRST INTRODUCTORY DINNER The cost of each cooking class is R$90 reais and all the food and drink (wine included) per person is R$80. So a couple will be spending R$ 275.00 for the first introductory dinner which also includes a small donation to the InC. THE PRICE SHOULD YOU DECIDE TO JOIN US FOR THE COURSE The six month course, Class and Dinners has a total cost of R$ 1750 (R$ 1650.00 for the dinners and R$ 100.00 for the culinary kit that will be yours to use in the class and then keep.)

We will have an availability of places for 20 couples. The classes will be on two different Saturdays each month , making it easier for you to travel and not miss a class. If this still does not work with your plans, we will have a list of couples who would like to participate once in a while. That way no one will be out of pocket. We will need however that you let us know at least two weeks before or that you find a replacement amongst your friends at short notice.

You can pay all at once or pay in three installments once every 60 days.

Remember that this is a fund raiser and that your contributions go a long way.

When thinking of Rio de Janeiro in the future, this will surely be an experience you will remember, as one of friendship and bonding.

Please RSVP to president@incrio.org.br as soon as possible as there are only a few places still available.

Let me know if you would like to come to just the first event or if you would like to sign up for the series of six classes.

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charity focus?

On Sunday April 7, three families from the Inc Rio travelled 2 hours into the hinterland of Rio de Janeiro to plant trees with other volunteers from the British School of Rio de Janeiro, local school children from Santana do Deserto and a local boy scouts' troop.

We were there to support Children's Aid, who has an Eco-garden under construction that aims to teach the local children about the environment, gardening, sustainability and recycling. We planted coconut palms, vegetables and helped construct a bamboo trellis for passion fruit vines with some of the students. It was hard work but it was lots of fun. We picnicked under the trees and took in the beautiful views of the mountains in this part of Minas - Gerais.

There is still a lot to be done at the Eco -garden and Ricardo hopes to begin construction of the buildings for the sports centre in May. I will keep you informed of any more family outings to the centre as they come up.

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Charity Focus Lar Maria de Lourdes Project: O Loc ĂŠ Meu Abrigo Donation for 2013: R$ 1,000 We will be purchasing a wheelchair for one of the new residents Lar Maria de Lourdes was founded by Maria Isabel Alves Peixoto on June 29, 1998. The home sits on a quiet residential street in Jacarepagua, inconspicuously caring for approximately 45 special needs children and young adults. These children living at the facility are completely incapable of caring for themselves. Many cannot feed themselves, sit without the assistance of a specially designed supportive wheelchair, dress, bath or go to the toilet. The staff and volunteers of the facility provide full support to the children and adolescents who live there. The objective of the staff and volunteers is to value these children as members of society by providing not only the support necessary for their daily existence, but physical interaction and affection as well.

The children live at the facility full time and most have arrived there as a result of being abandoned by their families and directed to the institution by a court judge. The children suffer from a variety of genetic and accidental disorders including cerebral palsy, neuronophagia, hydrocephalus and autism. Many of the injuries and abnormalities occurred during pregnancy or as the result of infection suffered by the mother during pregnancy or the child in early infancy.

Website: www. olarmariadelourdes.blogspot.com.br Current INC Volunteer Participation: Occasional visits by volunteers with pets to interact with the children and provide individual attention.

Potential Volunteer Opportunities: Assisting the staff with the daily needs of the children.

To find out more about how you can help, you can contact cc@incrio.org.br.

We can all help.. This month they will need the following: -Disposable gloves -Nutridrink -Disposable razors -Powdered milk -Geriatric Diapers in M,G, GG

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News and views

Bengt Sunnerstam

By Flip Shelton

How does a former pediatrician from Sweden end up selling Australian, New Zealand and South African wines in Brazil?

Sounds like an incongruous story but that is what Bengt Sunnerstan does.

It was through a chance meeting with Ana Khouri that Bengt was introduced to the InC, and why he recently sponsored the InC‟s wine and cheese night.

It was a hugely successful night with many people enjoying his wines.

In 2002, at the age of 49 , Bengt walked away from his medical career and started looking for a new career. “ I never liked pediatrics. I had to force myself to go to the hospital. I thought it would change but after 18 years it didn‟t, so I left.” Bengt did go on to run a local business and while intellectually challenging he wasn't passionate about it so he closed the business.

Bengt first visited Brazil at the age of 50 and stayed at a youth hostel in Sao Paulo. “I rang to see if they accepted 50 Year olds and they did, so I stayed there for 3 weeks!”. Bengt didn't enjoy Sao Paulo, „that much, it was too big‟ but the he visited Rio in 2004 and „fell in love‟ with the city, which he now calls home.

In 2009, Bengt registered his importing business “Otimo Brasil” but it would be another two years before the wines finally arrived, such was the bureaucracy and complications. Many others would have given up, but Bengt was determined and patient. He says, its still a complicated process to import wines and it takes a minimum of 6 six months for the wines to arrive. In addition, all of the imported wines are very heavily taxed „but its worth it‟, says Bengt.

“I am not a sommelier, but I have done lots of courses, and I am passionate about wine” Now he sells 27 wines from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. None of these wines are available at supermarkets or wine shops.

“I chose these wines because I like them the best. These wines have a „freshness‟ to them, which means you can drink them in the hot weather.”

Does he have a favorite? “it changes with time but at the moment I am very fond of the New Zealand Nelson Pinto Gris 2009. It‟s been very popular and I had sold out, but I have just received some more, now from the harvest 2012, by airfreight.”

And what about Swedish Wines? “Swedes love drinking wine but I‟ve never drunk a Swedish wince and I don't know if I want to!”

You can check out the full range of wines on www.qissiawine.com.br (currently only in Portuguese) or call Bengt directly for a chat about the different wines he has. He is more than happy to discuss the varieties of wines he has and he will even deliver the wine personally such is his passion and commitment to his business.

Bengt‟s direct email is otimabrasil@hotmail.com and phone +21 8101 0502.

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what’s on?

We need your help…! New people and ideas are always welcomed to our group.

Please let us know if you are interested in some volunteer opportunities!

Thanks

Enjoy a great evening with a Cooking class taught by our French chef David Mansaud and a candlelight dinner with great friends!

Don’t miss it May 25th

New Members Gathering Tuesday, May 7 @ 10:30 at the home of Maggie White in Leblon RSVP Maggie at mwhiteuk@gmail.com or call 3563-4453 Join Jackie and some of the most experienced ladies in Rio for an informal chat and "cafezinho" sharing a wealth of information.

Saturday May 18th 8-11pm See you there

Thursty Thursday Route 66 May 9th 7:30pm

Cafezinho NOT ONE BUT TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO GET TOGETHER: ZONA SUL - Tuesday May 14 @ 10:30 - with lawyer Adiane Mitidiere Speaking on the new domestic law.

RSVP Ellen Kuenstner at tbwelsh@igc.org

BARRA - Tuesday

May 21 @ 10:30 - 3rd Doctor Series on Dermatology.

RSVP Ellen Kuenstner at tbwelsh@igc.org

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Surprise...

LOUIS XV WITH PRALINÉ CRISP

Ganache Paradis Preparation: This ganache will be used for the mousse and for the glaze.

(Praliné: nutty caramel) Break the chocolate into pieces. Boil the créme fraiche and mix it with Ingredients: the chocolate. Mix well. (Obs: Remove 200g for the mousse before -Hazelnut Dacquoise: adding the chocolate sauce) Hazelnut powder - 125g Chocolate Sauce Preparation: Caster sugar - 125g Boil the water with the sugar, Egg white - 100g chocolate powder and thick créme Sugar - 50g fraiche. Cook for 1 minute, remove Hazelnuts - 50g from the oven and mix with the rest of Ganache Paradis (approximately -Feuillatine mixture: 155g). Mix with a hand mixer or Praliné - 100g fouet until it becomes smooth. ReFeuillatine - 50g it should be someserve. thing crispy like corn flakes or dry Chocolate Mousse Preparation: crepe to include with the praliné.

Whip the créme fraiche until it turns White chocolate - 25g into whipped cream (Chantilly). Mix it with 200g of Ganache Paradis.

-Chocolate mousse: Garnish over Dacquoise in a square Ganache paradis - 200g hoop of 1,5 cm high.

Créme Fraiche (dairy cream) - 175g Freeze it.

Presentation: -Ganache Paradis: Cut the puddings in 10cmx4cm rec66% dark chocolate - 190g tangle. Glaze with the mixture Créme Fraiche - 165g Ganache+chocolate sauce, lukeSugar - 150g warm.

Thick Créme Fraiche - 8g Chocolate powder - 60g Basic requirement for the recipe: Water - 190g Dacquoise Preparation: Mix the hazelnut powder and caster -Garnish: sugar. Whisk the egg whites graduGold leaves ally adding the sugar. Gently add the hazelnut powder mixture.

Feuillatine Mixture: Place this mixture in a baking tray Break the chocolate into pieces, with baking paper. Level the dough melt it in bain-marie, adding the with a spatula. praliné and feuillatine.

Bake for 10 minutes in a ventilated On the top of the cooked Dacquoise, oven, 180 degrees. place the feuillatine cream with the help of a spatula.

Let it cool!

Reserve in the fridge.

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Views

Rafael Jaen Williamson – Director of Corporate Affairs at Chevron Brasil Petróleo The oil industry still has a long road ahead in Brazil, but it has the prospect of important economic results for the country. More importantly is the possibility of bringing major social transformations to the communities where activities are carried out as a natural compensation for such development.

Since the potential of our industry is very great, it is important to identify where to act, resolutely, in order to organize the communities in this new Brazilian energy landscape, so that the benefits are mutual and lasting.

At Chevron we recognize that education is a fundamental building block that contributes to economic development and sustainable prosperity. Participation in shaping the future of the countries where we operate is one of our values, and education is a way to achieve this goal. Globally, Chevron’s main priority is to invest in activities that foster economic development, capacity building, as well as health.

In Brazil, social projects are aimed at the social and economic development of the country and are developed in partnership with various government and non-government entities, in line with government policies and geared towards communities in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, where Chevron has operations. To do so, the company invests in three pillars of action: education, occupational training and environmental conservation.

One differentiator of the projects supported by Chevron is the emphasis placed on women – at least 65% of projects are designed for young and adult women. This emphasis is based on World Bank research,

which shows that investment in education and job creation for women has a multiplying effect on t h e economy, since they a r e more likely to share their economic gains with their families and communities in general. Another statistic that supports this premise is the fact that some 30% of Brazilian households are headed by women.

The company also supports educational initiatives for children and youth, with a focus on employability, such as the Enter Jovem, a partnership with the Empreender Institute and USAid, and Com.domínio Digital, also in partnership with USAID and the Aliança Institute, benefiting 900 people directly. Both programs promote the professional qualification of young women, aged between 14 and 29, from public schools in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in addition to placing these young people in the formal labor market. They also receive support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the departments of Education, Employment and Income and Social Assistance of the state of Rio de Janeiro.

Chevron Brazil is also committed to the development of skilled labor in the oil & gas industry and for its suppliers, investing in the technical education of young Brazilians and contributing to expand local employees and supplier’s base by building local supply chains.

Also in the area of employability, we highlight the project Elas em Movimento, conducted in partnership with the Social Investment Fund ELAS and the Community Inclusion Project, developed in partnership with the Aliança Institute. Both projects aim to enhance employment and income generation opportunities for women in communities in the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Itapemirim, in Espirito Santo.

To foster the development of specialized labor, Chevron will invest in various university programs in four regions of the country. They include undergraduate, graduate and doctoral projects in engineering, geology and the environment at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Federal Fluminense University, Rio Grande Federal University and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, as well as the University of Brasilia (UNB) and PUC-Rio. Another successful example of a partnership that is underway is taking place at the Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), where

Chevron sponsors a project that monitors the biodiversity of cetaceans (whales and dolphins) on the Brazilian coast. This research will be used to determine the location of marine environmental conservation units. Protecting the environment is one of the company’s core values.

In the environmental conservation area, the company focuses on projects that promote sustainable livelihoods for communities in the company’s area of influence in Campos Basin and its environmental preservation. The goal is to increase knowledge and skills related to environmental management and safety of local communities.

Besides these projects, from 2010 through 2012, Chevron Brazil supported other initiatives such as the Learning Center, developed in partnership with the Discovery Channel Global Education Partnership and the Department of Education of the City of Rio de Janeiro. The project aims to improve the quality of education in five public schools, benefiting some 6000 students and 148 teachers.

Moreover, the company encourages its employees to engage in volunteer work at company partner institutions via the Solidarity Energy Program. The initiative embraces 4 lines of action: volunteering campaigns on commemorative dates, chats and regular meetings, ongoing support to social projects developed by the company, and prompt assistance that serves as support for social events and campaigns promoted by the company in benefit of projects.

Today, Brazil has the potential to become an energy superpower. We believe that the best way to get there is through education, research and development.

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Whats on?

Inspired by a famous American highway linking East to West, has a really cool, saloontype décor mixed with 50’s memorabilia.

Wide ranging menu with Tex-Mex and beyond, and great Mega Drinks for Happy Hour.

Lots of fun at a really lively place—see you there!

Leblon, Rua Conde Bernadotte, 26, lojas B e C—Rio de Janeiro.

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Whats on?

“Caipirinhas & Brazilian Comidas” Don’t miss the inC’s first ever evening of Caipirinhas & Brazilian Comidas.

Exotic caipirinhas made with the finest cachaça and fresh fruits.

A cachaça tasting – get to know white, yellow and aged cachaças.

Traditional Brazilian bar food: cod balls, shrimp, meat and cheese pastries, sausages and onions, black bean soup, and much more...

Exciting raffle prizes drawn on the night.

Live musicians performing Brazilian favorites!

Date: Saturday May 18 Time: 8-11pm Place: Private residence in Barra Cost: R$100pp Proceeds go to the InC and its charities.

RSVP essential contact Kate at: acornlodge@hotmail.com Bring your friends – Everyone is welcome!

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Whats on?

30+ restaurants participating Wine, beer, caipirinhas flowing Live music and comedic banter Fabulous raffle prizes

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Don’t miss the InC’s event of the year!

Coming back to Rio Saturday October 19 If you’d like to join the dynamic Taste of Rio team, contact Anna at: whyteanna@gmail.com

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Lets Connect!

Join the InC Facebook Group! Only open to members, the InC Facebook Group is a place where you can: *Connect with other members *Ask questions and share Ideas *Learn about the InC’s Planned offerings *Brainstorm and plan future activities and events We would like for this group to be a helpful and friendly resource for you during your time in Rio de Janeiro. If there is something you think should be here, please post it!

If you want to join, email Naomi Cohen at naomircohen@gmail.com, with the email address you use to access Facebook. Please note, the InC Facebook Group is different than the InC Facebook page, which is public. Only members of the InC Facebook Group can post in the group , see what’s been posted, or view other members.

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Inc Rio wants to introduce Jane Wood and Carolyn Stacey as our Cafezinho Coordinators.

Please contact them at any time to volunteer your help and great food to all our wonderful Cafezinho events.

Thanks and we hope to enjoy your tasty foods at the next event! contact: cafezinho@incrio.org.br

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for your calendar Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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1 Brazilian Holiday Labour Day

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4 Gourmet Weekend in Angra

5 Gourmet Weekend in Angra

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7 New Members Gathering

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9 Thursty Thursday

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14 Cafezinho Zona Sul

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16 Speaker Series

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18 Caipirinhas & Brazilian Comidas Event

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21 Cafezinho Barra Doctor Series

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25 Gourmet Cooking Class & Candlelight Dinner Event

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28 General Meeting

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30 Brazilian Holiday Corpus Christi

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Rita Iwu

May 4

Robin Hugh Evans

May 6

Wai Watson

May 9

Elizabeth Squires

May 10

Jette Aabo

May 16

Martina de Lange

May 18

Thomas Hoskinson

May 20

Margarita Mari

May 23

Glory Thompson-Flores

May 24

Lorraine Kaminsky Martins

May 26

Adiane Miranda Mitidiero

May 26

Ivonne Marinho de Lima

May 27

Sigrid Pernidji

May 30

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those who make it happen Executive Board 2013 President Bonnie Kobert Harrison president@incrio.org.br 7281.1866 Vice President Mike Royster mr.royster@uol.com.br 8128.7910 Treasurer Tina Wagner treasurer@incrio.org.br 9576.8175 Secretary Mary Dwyer dwyermsw@yahoo.com 6716.7697 Membership Director Jackie Stern jdb@amcham.com 2540.0958 Charity Director Robyn Thompson cc@incrio.org.br 9895-8855 Fundraising Director Anna Whyte whyteanna@gmail.com 2422.7286 Communications Director Jolanda Maltha 3647.0578 / 8362.5398 Events Director Melissa Mello e Souza melissamsouza@globo.com 8015-2020 Coordinators Communication Team communication@incrio.org.br Webmaster Jolanda Maltha 3647.0578 / 8362.5398 The Echo Brenda Ledesma / 9378.0045 InConnection Denise Luna 2267.1285 / 8635.7879 Facebook page Victor Harrison Facebook Group Naomi Cohen naomircohen@gmail.com General Meetings Jackie Stern jdb@amcham.com 2540.0958 Hospitality VACANT Welcome Coordinator Tanya Matheus tanya_matheus@yahoo.co.uk Cafezinho’s: Zona Sul Jane Wood Barra Carolyn Stacey Activity Coordinators Book Club Robyn Thompson retho55@hotmail.com 9895 8855 Bridge Coca Caputo coca.caputo@globo.com 2491.7830 / 9601.7413 Concert Information Margarita Mari 2256.8419 Cuisine Workshops Christa Pickering princesschoti@hotmail.com 8040.4100 Needle & Thread Club Maria Lu marialu.usa@gmail.com 6922.5369 Fun Cooking Club Lucia Helena Assad lhassad@uol.com.br 9982.9596 / 2434.8167