Dear
Friends and supporters,
Thank
you for contributing to the success of JFDE.
The
Gay Professional
Network met regularly this year, it included a joint reception
at the London School of Economics and at various private clubs
or venues.
The Network seem to have been swallowed by the
Salon d'Or but as yet managed
to meet a few times.
I
have been rather busy filming this year, check out what I can
tell you so far on http://www.imdb.com/list/ls038032236/ some of it you will see next year but in the
cinemas now are quite a few films.
Because
of this, I have not painted much but please do look at my latest
work on http://jeanfrancoisdor.pictures
As
a catering consultant, I found myself with people picking
my brain a lot so I asked them to pick a time and method of
payment.... well good advice saves you thousands if not millions
and free advice will not lead you to much.
As
an event organiser, I organised or recommended various
venues for conferences and after conference, a wrap up party or
two and traveled a bit around. Why don't you see this on my
instagram or twitter, I simply don't as I respect the privacy of
my clients and businesses.
Our
PR company, Mayfair PR closed its door this year, it was a
partnership and partnerships are difficult. I noticed that the
website has been very quickly snapped by someone but off course,
I still can help you. Check http://www.jfdor.co.uk/jfd-enterprises-jfde/public-relations.php
As
Hon. Secretary of the Whitefriars Club, in
2017 we were able to pay tribute to Mary Baum in January, the
speakers list that followed, thanks to our Chairman Sir
Neil Thorne, OBE, TD was indeed most
impressive!
Rt Hon Lord Astor of Hever DL, Lord
Paddy Ashdown, Sir John Timpson, I even spoke at the
AGM!, Rt Hon Sir Malcolm Rifkind KCMG QC, Rt Hon Sir Antony Brian Baldry PC DL and we
concluded the year with our Christmas Party, when we
were true to our motto: Learning, Friendship & Charity. We
raised over £1600 for Children in Distress!
Next year, please put in your diaries the
fourth Wednesday of the month from January to May and from
September to November. If you are not a member and would
like to hear more about it, please let me know.
The Whitefriars Club kicks start its 150th
Anniversary year with Jerry Hayes, known to some as a highly
respected Barrister, to others a well known MP for some years
who also appeared on various TV shows, political and
entertaining.
In February it celebrate in great style its
Anniversary Dinner in the most magnificent rooms of the Palace
of Westminster, there is still space RSVP and more details on
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whitefriars-club-150th-anniversary-at-the-palace-of-westminster-tickets-35239904503.
In March we waiting to hear from two very
prominent politicians and in April, Lord Lisvane KCB DL. More
about our speakers next year.
Finally in 2007 saw my 30th anniversary of living
in London and Richard and I's 19th anniversary but we knew each
other's for two years before that.
It remains to me to wish you and your family a
wonderful end of year's festivities: Merry Christmas, Happy
Bodhi Day, Happy Return of the Wandering Goddess, Happy
Hanukkah, Id al-Fitr, Winter Solstice, Saturnalia and Yule and
most all and to everyone I wish a very Happy, Healthy,
Prosperous New Year 2018.
Yours ever,
Jean-François.
PS: just in case you wonder what is
the return of the Wandering Goddess or other
festivities, please look at http://www.religioustolerance.
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