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August CHEC Meeting at Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar

On Monday, August 23 Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar will host CHEC's hospitality professionals as Chef Amen Street lunch will be $15 for members, $20 for non-members. It's a great networking opportunity if you're in the hospitality industry. See you there, 11:30, Monday, August 23. Click here to reserve your tickets online and receive two free raffle tickets, or email hope@adventuresincharleston.com. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot soon.

July CHEC Meeting at Southend Brewery & Smokehouse

The CHEC meeting at Southend Brewery and Smokehouse July 26 was a great event with a nice crowd, good food and fun raffle prizes from Tristan, Quality Inn and Suites Patriots Point, Seeking Indigo, Christina's Euphorium, Charlestowne Hotels, Charleston Harbor Tours, Holiday Inn Folly Beach, Gilligan's, Costco and Absolutely Charleston.

Representatives from our adopted charity, Darkness to Light, spoke about their upcoming Awareness Month, which will include events like Pedal for Prevention, The Ants go Marching Down King Street... and Broad, special luncheons at Halls Chophouse and training sessions around the area.

Join CHEC next month at Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar, where we'll raffle tickets to the most exciting event of the year, D2L's Circle of Light Gala.

Thanks to Southend Brewery for being a great host. Southend Brewery and Smokehouse is located at 161 East Bay Street on the corner of East Bay and Queen. Chef Gregory Tatis offers great smoked food, with all dishes prepared fresh and on-site. Try one of their delicious mircobrews!

June CHEC Meeting at Gallery Chuma

On Monday, June 28 Charleston hospitality professionals will enjoy a special treat, lowcountry lunch at one of Charleston's most unique, historic and beloved spots, Gallery Chuma .

Gallery Chuma specializes in the art of the Gullah people of coastal South Carolina as visually portrayed by internationally recognized masters and an innovative select group of artists that includes Jonathan Green, John W. Jones, Leroy Campbell, Carol A. Simmons and James Denmark. Hotels, restaurants and other commercial locations seeking original lowcountry art as well as prints and custom framing will find the best selection at Chuma.

A lunch buffet by Gullah Cuisine will be $15 for members, $20 for non-members. It's a great networking opportunity if you're in the hospitality industry. See you there, 11:30, Monday, June 28! Click here to reserve your tickets online and receive two free raffle tickets, or email jennifer@spiritlinecruises.com.

Gallery Chuma is at 43 John Street in the Upper King Design District. Park in the City Parking Deck on John Street (enter through the Hampton Inn) or at the Visitor Center.

May CHEC Meeting at Middleton Place

On Monday, May 24 Charleston hospitality professionals will enjoy a delicious lunch at beautiful Middleton Place. The Restaurant at Middleton Place offers fine plantation cuisine based on time-proven recipes. In keeping with traditional Southern foodways, The restaurant strives to use seasonal, local, and organic ingredients whenever possible, as well as supporting the conservation efforts of the Sustainable Seafood Initiative, the Billfish Foundation, Slow Foods, and Fresh on the Menu.

Directions from downtown: take U.S. Highway 17 South across the Ashley River Bridge and stay in the right lane. Take the Highway 61 North exit immediately after the bridge. Follow Highway 61 North/Ashley River Road for approximately 14 miles. Middleton Place will be on the right, 1/2 mile after the entrance to the Inn at Middleton Place. Estimated travel time: 30-40 minutes

Special CHEC Event: After-Hours at Cork Neighborhood Bistro

Join owner Tradd Ashley, Chef Sean Wren and the hospitality professionals of CHEC for a networking after-hours event at Cork Neighborhood Bistro.

No reservations needed, just pop in to this great place in North Charleston's charming Olde Village. Cork is located at 1067 East Montague, historic Park Circle. Tuesday, May 18. Come for drinks, stay for dinner.

April CHEC Meeting at Muse

This month Charleston hospitality professionals will enjoy a delicious lunch with Chef Tom Egerton at Muse. The Muse menu unites local seafood and Carolina coast vegetables with spices and cooking traditions from the Mediterranean. Savor the influences of France, Italy, Spain, Morocco and the Middle East in a splendid, intimate and inviting, atmosphere with 100 wines by the glass that can be paired to almost any mood or fancy.

Lunch is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. It's a great networking opportunity if you're in the hospitality industry. See you there, 11:30, Monday April 26! Click here to reserve your tickets online and receive two free raffle tickets, or email jennifer@spiritlinecruises.com. Seating is limited at this special Muse engagement, so be sure to book early. Muse is located at 82 Society Street across from the Renaissance Charleston Hotel. Park at City lots on St. Philip and George or St. Philip and Wentworth.

March CHEC Meeting at Carolina's

This month Charleston hospitality professionals will enjoy a delicious lunch with Chef Jeremiah Bacon at Carolina's. Carolina's is a cherished Charleston tradition, serving contemporary Lowcountry cuisine, with local ingredients and classically rooted preparations.

Book your tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com or email jennifer@spiritlinecruises.com. Lunch is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. It's a great networking opportunity if you're in the hospitality industry. See you there, 11:30, Monday February 29!

Carolina's is located at 10 Exchange Street downtown, just off East Bay. Parking is available in the City Deck on Prioleau Street.

February CHEC Meeting at The Fat Hen

This month we'll enjoy a delicious lunch at Chefs Fred and Joan Neuville's Fat Hen, 3140 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455. The Fat Hen serves comfort food with a Lowcountry and French flair. Fat Hen's main dishes center around innovative French classics with Lowcountry flourishes, sourced from the finest local produce farmers. Book your tickets online at:
www.brownpapertickets.com
or email:
jennifer@spiritlinecruises.com. Lunch is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. It's a great networking opportunity if you're in the hospitality industry. See you there, 11:30, Monday February 22!

CHEC to Kick Off 2010 with January Meeting at Halls Chophouse

CHEC Meeting-goers are in for a treat as we ring in the New Year Monday, January 25 at Halls Chophouse. Located at 434 King Street in the Upper King Design District, Halls presents delicious cuisine in a beautiful setting. Their great food and special brand of hospitality has made Halls Chophouse a top dining destination in just over eight months in business.

Book your tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com or email jennifer@spiritlinecruises.com. Lunch is $15 for members, $20 for non-members, and starts at 11:30 AM. It's a great networking opportunity if you're in the hospitality industry. See you at Halls!

December CHEC Meeting Aboard Spirit Line Cruises

One of the great events of the holiday season is December's CHEC Meeting on the 14th. This year we'll revisit the wonderful Spirit Line for a luncheon cruise of the harbor. There’s no better way to experience Charleston and her history than from the deck of a SpiritLine yacht. The Spirit of Carolina offers a unique dining experience with breathtaking views. This year Channel 2's Rob Fowler , WCBD's crack StormTeam 2 Meteorologist will join us, guaranteeing good weather for our voyage. Members of the U.S. Marine Corps will also be on hand to help with the Toys for Tots collection. Board at the Aquarium Wharf at 11:30 (parking at the Aquarium Deck), the ship sails promptly at noon. Book your tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com or email jennifer@spiritlinecruises.com. Lunch is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. It's a great networking opportunity if you're in the hospitality industry. See you there!

November CHEC Meeting at Tristan with Mary Alice Monroe

Join the Charleston Hoteliers Exchange Club on Monday, November 16 at Four-Diamond award winning Tristan, 55 Market Street.

New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe will speak about her latest novel, Last Light over Carolina, and Jonathan Sanchez, Blue Bicycle Books, will have copies available for purchase and signing.

Avoid the rush at check-in by purchasing your tickets online. Click here to purchase tickets online, or email jennifer@spiritlinecruises.com. There's just a small service charge for online booking, and we'll reimburse you with two free raffle tickets!

Lunch is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. It's a great networking opportunity if you're in the hospitality industry. See you there!

October 19 CHEC Meeting at the Vendue Inn

This month's meeting of the Charleston Hoteliers Exchange Club will be held at one of the areas most beautiful hotels, with one of the finest harbor views of any Charleston restaurant, The Vendue Inn Rooftop Bar and Restaurant.

The Vendue Inn is located at 19 Vendue Range downtown. Park at the City decks at Concord/Cumberland or East Bay/Prioleau. Lunch starts at 11:30, $15 for members, $20 for non-members. It's a great networking opportunity if you're in the hospitality industry.

Avoid the rush at check-in by purchasing your tickets online. Click here to purchase tickets online, or email jennifer@spiritlinecruises.com. There's a small service charge for online booking, but we'll reimburse you with two free raffle tickets!

Congratulations to the Vendue Inn's Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, voted "Best" bar in Charleston five years in a row by the Charleston City Paper.

CHEC's First After Hours Networking Event at Shine

Join us at the Charleston Hoteliers Exchange Club After Hours Networking Event at Shine Restaurant, Line at King downtown. Just $10 for a great Saki Tasting, BOGOF Bar Food and hospitality industry movers and shakers. Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-7:00. And there's free parking!

September CHEC Meeting at Charlestowne Landing Founders Hall

Join the Charleston Hoteliers Exchange Club on Monday, September 28th at the great new Founders Hall at historic Charles Towne Landing Historic Site and Park, 1500 Old Towne Road.

Avoid the rush at check-in by purchasing your tickets online. Click here to purchase tickets online, or email jennifer@spiritlinecruises.com. There's just a small service charge for online booking, and we'll reimburse you with two free raffle tickets!

Lunch is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. It's a great networking opportunity if you're in the hospitality industry. See you there!

Directions to Founders Hall

August CHEC Meeting at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company will host the next CHEC meeting, Monday, August 24 at 11:30 AM. Bubba Gump is located at 99 South Market Street. Lunch is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Click here to book tickets online, or email jennifer@spiritlinecruises.com.

July CHEC Meeting at the New Mount Pleasant Visitors Center

This month's CHEC meeting is in the Cooper River Room at the wonderful new Mount Pleasant Visitor Center, the only one of its kind on the East coast. The Visitor Center, which opened July 3rd, boasts a fishing pier that is the longest in the state and stretches 1,250 feet over the Cooper River in the shadow of the famed Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge. A snack and tackle shop are open to welcome those wanting a bite to eat or looking to catch the big one. Additional park features include a waterfront playground for children, ample restroom facilities, convenient parking options, a kayak launching area, an amphitheater that overlooks the river and Charleston skyline, the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavilion and the Cooper River Room, which is available for private parties and receptions. The nine-acre property will be open to the public year-round from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. A War Memorial is prominently displayed on the premises.
Join us as we explore this new Charleston treasure on Monday, July 27th at 11:30 AM. Click here to book your tickets online, or email Jennifer Ray at jennifer@spiritlinecruises.com. Member tickets are $15, non-member $20. Remember to bring raffle items to benefit the Carolina Youth Development Center, our beneficiary du jour. "You never stand so tall as when you stoop to help a child."
Here's the menu, courtesy of Duvall Catering: Watermelon Salad with Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, Fresh Basil and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil • Salad of Mixed Baby Greens with Roma Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Curried Strawberry Vinaigrette • Slow Cooked Vegetarian Green Beans • Chicken and Shrimp Bog with Smoked Sausage • Assorted Rolls and Biscuits

CHEC June Meeting at Gilligan's on the Market June 22

June's CHEC Luncheon will held at Gilligan's on the Market, 14 North Market Street Downtown on Monday, June 22. Lucky us, Gilligan's will serve delicious fried & grilled shrimp, hushpuppies, grilled chicken and wings, sides, passed appetizers and dessert--cross your fingers and hope it's their key lime pie!

Gilligan's is located between East Bay & Concord on North Market, across from the Customs House, next to The Art Institute of Charleston. There's a City parking garage at Concord and Cumberland.

Book your tickets online and get free raffle tickets too! You can even pay your membership dues with your lunch reservation. Lunch is just $15 for members, $20 for non-members, and everyone is welcome to join our wonderful group.

You can also RSVP to Jennifer Ray at jennifer@spiritlinecruises.com.

Raffle ticket sales benefit the Carolina Youth Development Center, originally known as the Charleston Orphan House, which has served our community for 219 years by providing shelter, safety and treatment services to abused, neglected and abandoned children. Please consider bringing donation items for the children, such as DVD'S, CD's, Playstation and Wii Games, laundry detergent, paper towels, irons, toaster, dish cloths, potholders, towel rack, radios, soap bars, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, facecleanser, and hair brushes. Gift cards are always welcome.

Raffle prizes are always welcome, too. See you at CHEC, Gilligan's, Monday, June 22!

CHEC May Meeting with the Riverdogs

The Charleston Riverdogs will host the Charleston Hoteliers Exchange Club on Monday May 18. Prepare to enjoy CHEC like never before as we visit this fun venue for lunch and speaker Mike Veeck. Because of Memorial Day falling on our usual fourth Monday, the CHEC meeting is moved up a week.

Book your tickets online for a nominal surcharge (less than two bucks!) and receive three free raffle tickets when you check in. With every paid luncheon, you'll receive a free ticket to a future RIVERDOGS game!

Our featured speaker from the RiverDogs will be the always outrageous Mike Veeck. Mike is a renowned baseball promoter and part-owner of multiple minor league teams and his mission has been simple: To make baseball fun for all. But as he puts it, "Trying to sell something called minor league ain't easy."

Some of the great promotions Veeck has put together included

Baseball's first "Tonya Harding Mini-Bat Night promotion"
"Go Back to Ohio Night"

Click Here to order your CHEC Meeting tickets online

Thomas Bennet House hosts April CHEC Meeting

This month's CHEC luncheon will be held at the at the Governor Thomas Bennett House on Monday, April 29th. The house, circa 1825, is one of the grandest and most beautiful houses in Charleston. It is of tremendous architectural importance, with exceptional ornamentation plasterwork and a free-flying staircase, a spacious piazza and beautiful traditional gardens.

Lunch, which begins at 11:30 is $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. You get a free raffle ticket for bringing a donation to our charity du jour, the Charleston Animal Society.

Please RSVP by April 21 or email jennifer@spiritlinecruises.

The Governor Thomas Bennett House is at 69 Barre St. It available for corporate events, private parties, receptions, wedding ceremonies, and rehearsal dinners.

We look forward to seeing everyone there.