French Heritage Society 4th Gala Dinner Dance

On Wednesday, November 16th, French Heritage Society (FHS) will honor The Royal Families of Fontainebleau at the Metropolitan Club, 1 East 60th Street at the 4th Annual Gala Dinner Dance. The event is held under the high patronage of His Excellency François Delattre, Ambassador of France to the U.S. and Ambassador Gérard Araud, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations and Mr. Philippe Lalliot, Consul General of France in New York. FHS Chairman Elizabeth Stribling, FHS President Comte Denis de Kergorlay and other French and American notables will be present. The Chairmen for the evening are CeCe Black, Margo Langenberg, Mitzi Perdue and Jean Shafiroff. The evening will celebrate the 29th year of French Heritage Society and the historical, beautiful and legendary Château de Fontainebleau where French Heritage Society will hold its 30th Anniversary in October 2012. Fontainebleau’s history spans four centuries including the reigns of several monarchs and two emperors. Music by The Bob Hardwick Sound. FHS Board Member and oenophile George Sape will again serve as Wine Consultant for a thematic meal relating to Fontainebleau. An Auction will feature opportunities to sponsor some of FHS’s educational programs, which includes trans-Atlantic internships for American and French students in a cross-cultural experience within their particular field. A Grand Prize trip for two to Paris and the Loire Valley will also be auctioned.