Habitat Board Meeting Surprises/Harvest for Habitat

Tonight was our Habitat Lansing Board of Directors meeting. We had some surprises. Our board president, second vice president and secretary resigned their positions and this required a mid-year election of new officers. I accepted the position of secretary. I had to write fast and try my best to take good notes. Just what I need, more time at the computer but it is for a good cause.

I also learned that our International House of Habitat fundraiser from two weeks ago generated over $700 in donations. Not bad for our first try at a new type of fundraiser. I will have to schedule one at my home for the winter. You are all invited. Stay tuned.

I also want to encourage you to attend the Harvest for Habitat Gourmet Dinner. The event is on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 5:30 pm at the Marriott in East Lansing. Advance tickets are required and can be purchased through the Habitat Lansing website or by calling 517-374-1313:
http://www.habitatlansing.org/sys-php/calendar/showevent.php?id=2120

The Menu
Hors D’oeuvres
A variety of butler-passed, specially handcrafted appetizers

Smoked Tomato Bisque
A rich velvety smoked plum tomato soup accented with chive Creme Fraîche

Legumes and Shrimp
Succulent spicy shrimp atop a medley of legumes, dressed in a unique flavorful
vinaigrette and fresh herbs

Sorbet Martini
Prickly pear and guava sorbet with a touch of Tito’s handmade vodka
to refresh your palate

Cordova Chicken and Ancho Salmon
Adnan-style chicken breast stuffed with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and cheese,
wrapped in puff pastry, paired with
grilled Atlantic salmon fillet with ancho-chili butter sauce
Michigan Blue Lake green beans with grape tomatoes and fine herbs

Almond Apple Tarte Tatin
Simply elegant, warm French-style apple tart with almond crust and Melting Moments
Cinnamon Touched Vanilla ice cream

Coffee

Wine will be served with dinner