Parsad Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Hi Everyone, Here are the details for this year's dinner. 2011 FAIRFAX FINANCIAL SHAREHOLDER'S DINNER The Fairfax Financial Shareholder’s Dinner we hold each year, is set for April 19, 2011 at Joe Badali’s in Toronto. We’ve always enjoyed support from Fairfax, and last year our guests were Sam Mitchell, Brian Bradstreet & Peter Furlan. As well, our dear friend Francis Chou of Chou Associates was there to answer questions. It was a terrific evening where investors asked virtually anything they wanted, and came away with some tremendous lessons. The dinner is held in memory of JoAnn Butler, who was our biggest supporter and Prem Watsa’s executive assistant for many years. JoAnn passed away on May 12, 2009 from colon cancer, and she was instrumental in the success of our dinners each year. We’ve changed the structure of the event a bit, as the guest count was at capacity last year, and the ordering process for dinner became quite a challenge. This year the ticket price is $45 per person, which includes an expansive buffet dinner, dessert, coffee & tea, as well as a third of the ticket price goes to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, in memory of JoAnn. Corner Market Capital Corporation will once again match that donation. Last year, through your generosity, we raised $4,870! Please get your RSVP’s and payments in early, as we will be limited to 70 people attending this year. Fairfax Financial Shareholder’s Dinner Tuesday April 19, 2011 Joe Badali’s 156 Front Street West Toronto, Ontario (416)977-3064 Meet & Greet: 5:30pm-6:00pm Dinner Buffet: 6:00pm-8:00pm Q&A: 8:00pm-9:30pm Tickets: $45/person RSVP: [email protected] Paypal: [email protected] Memo: FFH Shareholders Dinner Checks: Corner Market Capital Corporation Suite 1620, Box 36 1140 W. Pender Street Vancouver, BC V6E4G1 If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them here. The menu for the buffet is below. Cheers! ~SALAD BAR~ * 1 HOUSEMADE SOUP * CAESAR SALAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC DRESSING * BADALI SALAD WITH FRESH LEMON HERB VINAIGRETTE * TOMATOES * CUCUMBERS * LEMON WEDGES * SLICED OLIVES * SLICED RAW MUSHROOMS * CROUTONS * BACON BITS * ROMANO CHEESE * 5 ANTIPASTI ITEMS (ASSORTED VEGETABLE & FRESH PASTA SALADS) ~ENTRÉE ITEMS~ * CHEF'S CARVERY (ROAST BEEF) * 2 FRESH HOT PASTAS (1 VEGETARIAN) * FRESH P.E.I. MUSSELS * ROASTED CHICKEN * RICE PILAF OR ROASTED POTATOES * ASSORTED STONE BAKED PIZZAS ~DESSERT ITEM~ CHEESE CAKE WITH SEASONAL BERRY COULIS COFFEE or TEA
Packer16 Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Sanjeev, How do you make payment via PayPal? I tried clicking on link and all I got was an e-mail to Corner Capital Market. Thx. Packer
Parsad Posted January 11, 2011 Author Posted January 11, 2011 Hi Packer, Just go to www.paypal.com or ".ca" for Canadians. You log-in using your username and password, or register if you've never used it before. You can make secure electronic payments directly from your bank account or credit card. Once you have access to their site, just go to "Send Money" and use my email address "[email protected]". The funds will transfer automatically to my Paypal account. I'm sure some people don't like to use websites, so if you prefer to mail a check, feel free to do so. My office address is: Corner Market Capital Corporation Suite 1620, Box 36 1140 W. Pender Street Vancouver, BC V6E4G1 Just let me know by email after you've made any sort of payment, so I can follow it up. This is the first time I've used Paypal for something I was doing specifically, and I have to say it works great! We are getting people signing up for the dinner very quickly. It will be a full house again from the looks of it! Cheers!
Guest Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Is there a way to get a coupon? Searched google for promotion code, but had no luck. :-*
Crip1 Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Is there a way to get a coupon? Searched google for promotion code, but had no luck. :-* Ahhh...the mind of the value investor...always looking for a deal. -Crip
Parsad Posted January 12, 2011 Author Posted January 12, 2011 Folks, we are filling up fast. About half full already, and the RSVP's are coming way faster than in past years. I thought the buffet and prepayment may turn off the demand a bit, but it hasn't. We definitely won't be able to hold it at Joe Badali's next year! Cheers, and thanks for the support!
Parsad Posted January 12, 2011 Author Posted January 12, 2011 We are two-thirds full in two days! :o I REALLY underestimated the demand. Will have to definitely get a bigger venue next year. Get your RSVP's in if you haven't already, as I will have to shut 'er down soon enough. Cheers!
Myth465 Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 These meetings are always when I have a work trip. Im ganna make one of these one of these days though. Be nice to have a face with all the aliases. I can justify the ticket now, the forum has been quite profitable.
NormR Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 We are two-thirds full in two days! :o At this rate we'll have to set up a secondary market in tickets. I'll start the bidding on my ticket at $1000. Just kidding! ;D
NormR Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 About 10 spots left folks! Cheers! Wow! Glad I was paying attention this week!
Parsad Posted January 17, 2011 Author Posted January 17, 2011 We've got a few spots left folks. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP if you haven't already. Cheers!
Parsad Posted January 18, 2011 Author Posted January 18, 2011 Ok folks, I have room for exactly three more people. That's it! First come, first serve. Cheers!
Parsad Posted January 18, 2011 Author Posted January 18, 2011 One spot left! Who will be the lucky one? ;D Cheers!
Parsad Posted January 18, 2011 Author Posted January 18, 2011 Hi Folks, That's it! We're sold out. I will take names for a waiting list if there are cancellations. What I may also do, if possible, is set up a standing room only area towards the back of the room where we may be able to get a few people in. You won't be able to join for dinner, but you could attend the presentation. Unfortunately, for those standing room only guests, I would set the ticket price at $35 and all of that would go to "The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada" in JoAnn's name. Cheers and thanks for everybody's support!
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