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Fear not, November does have a meeting of the Panama Historical Society!
The Panama Historical Society cordially invites you to its November 2006 meeting, to be held on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 at 7:30 PM - "Niko's Cafe" (the old Balboa Bowling Alley" site in the port area of Balboa... That's today!
Please also read the bottom of this note for some information about our Christmas and XX Anniversary Celebration in December. Yes, this year we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, and we have a fine location for such a newsworthy event.
Our estemeed guest speaker for the evening is Mr. Gerry Dowden from the Panama Broadcasting Corporation S.A. His presentation will let us know about the current state and the future of English language radio broadcasting in the Republic of Panama, a topic which is of much interest to our membership.
The lack of true English language radio programming affects a lot of people, not just expatriates, but also Panamanians, who, like myself, learned English through the broadcasts of the SCN (Southern Command Networks) in the pre-canal handover days.
Mr. Dowden was kind enough to send along the following comments:
"Thank you very much for the opportunity to talk to the Historical Society with regard to our new venture into the Broadcasting business.
A little background without leaving us with nothing to say next week! I believe this is a prime example of the well utilized expression "Put your Money where your Mouth is" literally. The corporation is owned by four shareholders and is structured in such a way as to meet the Panamanian 65% majority as required to contemplate developing seriously such a venture. In considering how to establish a presence various options were considered, the purchase of existing facilities, taking airtime or just telling each other what a great job we could have done. We will elaborate on how and why we went in the direction we did, where we want to go and why, when we see you. The one thing that we were in 100% agreement was professionalism that when we did it, it was done to a high standard. I had a limited career in Broadcasting in the Middle East many, many, many, many moons ago but it was a serious grounding, we worked to BBC standards and not just working "on the air" but station management, program planning etc."
As for our Christmas Celebration, on December 06, 2006, our President, Mr. John Carlson, has secured a fancy and well-liked location, which has already been our Christmas meeting place three times in the past twenty years, the Trattoria d' Americas, from Chef Rafael Ciniglio.
He has sent us a personalized menu which we reproduce at the bottom of this email, for PHS members to make their selections from. The Christmas Dinner will have a cost of USD$26.00 and that includes entree, main course, dessert and two glasses of wine, plus tax. Please make sure you forward your reservations to John (jcarlson@cwpanama.net) ASAP.
Any questions, please feel free to contact our PHS President John Carlson (jcarlson@cwpanama.net) or the Secretary, Carlos Hassán at chassan@panamahistoricalsociety.org
See you wednesday evening !
p.s. from the Secretary:
Here is the Christmas Menu so you can start making your selections:
Pan de Ajo con Queso Parmesano
Focaccia Hecha en Casa con Aceite de Oliva Extra Virgen
Mozarella Frita con Salsa Pomodoro
Ensalada Caprese (Mozarella Tomate y Basilico)
Croquetas de Corvina con Salsa Blanca de Almejas
Hongos Frescos Salteados al Ajillo
Vino: 1 Copa de Torrontes
PLATO PRINCIPAL (MAIN COURSE)
(Escoger 1 Plato - Choose 1 Plate)
Chuletas de Lechón Deshuesadas con Salsa de Mostaza con Rigattoni al Pomodoro
Rigattoni con Ragú de Ternera y Pancetta y Pomodoro a la Toscana
Lasaña de Pollo en Salsa Blanca, Mozarella, y Parmesano Gratinada
Vino: Merlot Pionero - Morandé
POSTRE (DESSERT)
Parfait de Chocolate con Amaretto
Cassata de Chocolate Hecha en Casa con Salsa Kalhua
NOTA: El precio de este menú es de B/26.00 por persona y el mismo incluye las 2 copas de vinos que son cortesía de la casa, y el ITBMS. Tenemos precios especiales en las jarras de Sangrias. Para cualquier información adicional comunicarse con el Chef Rafael a los teléfonos 223-4676 o 223-7734.
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Date: 2006-11-29 03:37:34
PHS - November 01 Meeting
Fear not, November does have a meeting of the Panama Historical Society!The Panama Historical Society cordially invites you to its November 2006 meeting, to be held on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 at 7:30 PM - "Niko's Cafe" (the old Balboa Bowling Alley" site in the port area of Balboa... That's today!
Please also read the bottom of this note for some information about our Christmas and XX Anniversary Celebration in December. Yes, this year we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, and we have a fine location for such a newsworthy event.
Our estemeed guest speaker for the evening is Mr. Gerry Dowden from the Panama Broadcasting Corporation S.A. His presentation will let us know about the current state and the future of English language radio broadcasting in the Republic of Panama, a topic which is of much interest to our membership.
The lack of true English language radio programming affects a lot of people, not just expatriates, but also Panamanians, who, like myself, learned English through the broadcasts of the SCN (Southern Command Networks) in the pre-canal handover days.
Mr. Dowden was kind enough to send along the following comments:
"Thank you very much for the opportunity to talk to the Historical Society with regard to our new venture into the Broadcasting business.
A little background without leaving us with nothing to say next week! I believe this is a prime example of the well utilized expression "Put your Money where your Mouth is" literally. The corporation is owned by four shareholders and is structured in such a way as to meet the Panamanian 65% majority as required to contemplate developing seriously such a venture. In considering how to establish a presence various options were considered, the purchase of existing facilities, taking airtime or just telling each other what a great job we could have done. We will elaborate on how and why we went in the direction we did, where we want to go and why, when we see you. The one thing that we were in 100% agreement was professionalism that when we did it, it was done to a high standard. I had a limited career in Broadcasting in the Middle East many, many, many, many moons ago but it was a serious grounding, we worked to BBC standards and not just working "on the air" but station management, program planning etc."
As for our Christmas Celebration, on December 06, 2006, our President, Mr. John Carlson, has secured a fancy and well-liked location, which has already been our Christmas meeting place three times in the past twenty years, the Trattoria d' Americas, from Chef Rafael Ciniglio.
He has sent us a personalized menu which we reproduce at the bottom of this email, for PHS members to make their selections from. The Christmas Dinner will have a cost of USD$26.00 and that includes entree, main course, dessert and two glasses of wine, plus tax. Please make sure you forward your reservations to John (jcarlson@cwpanama.net) ASAP.
Any questions, please feel free to contact our PHS President John Carlson (jcarlson@cwpanama.net) or the Secretary, Carlos Hassán at chassan@panamahistoricalsociety.org
See you wednesday evening !
| John W. Carlson President |
Carlos A. Hassan Secretary |
p.s. from the Secretary:
Here is the Christmas Menu so you can start making your selections:
TRATTORIA D´AMERICAS
MENU
ENTRADA (ENTREE)
ENTRADA (ENTREE)
Pan de Ajo con Queso Parmesano
Focaccia Hecha en Casa con Aceite de Oliva Extra Virgen
Mozarella Frita con Salsa Pomodoro
Ensalada Caprese (Mozarella Tomate y Basilico)
Croquetas de Corvina con Salsa Blanca de Almejas
Hongos Frescos Salteados al Ajillo
Vino: 1 Copa de Torrontes
PLATO PRINCIPAL (MAIN COURSE)
(Escoger 1 Plato - Choose 1 Plate)
Chuletas de Lechón Deshuesadas con Salsa de Mostaza con Rigattoni al Pomodoro
Rigattoni con Ragú de Ternera y Pancetta y Pomodoro a la Toscana
Lasaña de Pollo en Salsa Blanca, Mozarella, y Parmesano Gratinada
Vino: Merlot Pionero - Morandé
POSTRE (DESSERT)
Parfait de Chocolate con Amaretto
Cassata de Chocolate Hecha en Casa con Salsa Kalhua
NOTA: El precio de este menú es de B/26.00 por persona y el mismo incluye las 2 copas de vinos que son cortesía de la casa, y el ITBMS. Tenemos precios especiales en las jarras de Sangrias. Para cualquier información adicional comunicarse con el Chef Rafael a los teléfonos 223-4676 o 223-7734.
