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ERROL FLYNN CHRISTMAS BALL NEWS

IT’S JUST A MONTH AWAY!

Want
to miss your chance to attend the best holiday bash in Jamaica?  Then keep
procrastinating about getting your tickets for the Errol Flynn Christmas Ball
Dec. 17 in Port Antonio.  Not only will you be enjoying a fabulous holiday
season party and dance, you’ll also be helping someone less fortunate at the
same time.  The Ball benefits the Homeless Shelter and Rehabilitation
Centre in Portland.  Tickets are $3,000.00 in advance and $3,500.00 at the
door.  Stewarts Automotive Group in Kingston is your outlet in that
area.  See them at 5 Orchard Road or call 876-968-0930.  In Port Antonio,
get tickets at the Errol Flynn Marina, 876-715-6044.

‘FAB FIVE’: GETTING YOUNGER EVERY DAY!

For
those who wonder how Fab 5 has thrived for more than four decades, Frankie
Campbell, manager and bassist for the group cites several reasons. 
“We are always looking to keep in touch with musical trends.  We may
not be big fans of today's dancehall music, but every year, there are great
songs and we try to make sure that we perform these songs and keep ourselves relevant
to the younger generation.  “At the same time, we periodically infuse
new and younger talent into the band so that we maintain our energy and
enthusiasm. The other thing is we like what we do and treat it like a job that
we are privileged to have, rather than some burden forced on us. Fab 5, with
the backing of artistes on shows and the new songs we put into our bandstand
catalogue, must be one of the most rehearsed bands in the world. We are
constantly in rehearsal.”

BUFFET DINNER SERVICE AVAILABLE

A
full buffet service will be available at Norma’s Beach Bar and Grille
from  6:30 p .m. until 10 p.m for those wanting something more than finger
food and other snacks.  Norma’s is located immediately adjacent to the Ken
Wright Pier where the Errol Flynn Christmas Ball is being held. Buffet price is
$1,000.00 JAD for single entrée, $1200 for double entrée.

OUR HONORARY CHAIRPERSON

We
couldn’t be more pleased than to have Mrs. Diana Stewart as the honorary
chairperson of the Errol Flynn Christmas Ball.  Mrs. Stewart did yeoman
service for the balls held in 2009 and 2010 and is now a most appreciated
advisor to your steering committee.

SPONSOR NUMBERS GROWING

Our
number of sponsors for the Errol Flynn Christmas Ball is growing daily. 
If you have a product or service you would like to present to some of Jamaica’s
most influential people, the Ball presents an outstanding opportunity. 
Contact Dale Westin at 876-477-6914 for details.

FREE ADMISSION TO FRENCHMAN’S COVE BEACH

An
added bonus for participating in the Errol Flynn Christmas Ball is that your
wristband or ticket for the evening will get you free admission to the
fantastic Frenchman’s Cove Beach the following morning, Sunday, Dec. 18,
compliments of Cove Manager Frank Lawrence.  If you haven’t visited their
beach, you have missed one of the most photographed, picturesque, beaches in
the world, bar none.

CHECK OUT  OUR FACEBOOK PAGE:

If
you’re into social networking, please check out our Facebook page: “Errol Flynn
Christmas Benefit Ball”, for complete details on our planned evening Dec. 17 in
Port Antonio.  You will discover (and continue to discover) a variety of
facts about Errol Flynn, his wife and Ball patron, Patrice Wymore Flynn, and
the handsome guy that’s carrying on the famous Flynn moniker:  grandson
Luke Flynn.  Yes, Luke will be there at the ball; likely being mistaken
for his legendary grandfather.

YES, YOU CAN USE PLASTI C AT THE BALL!

VISA,
Masterercard and American Express cards will be accepted for payment at the
ball.  This service is provided by First Caribbean Bank, a sponsor of the
event.

WILL ERROL FLYNN’S ‘ZACA’ BE THERE?…WELL ALMOST!

We
are pleased to note the 136 foot Barquentine tall ship,  “Corwith Cramer”
will be berthed at the end of the Ken Wright Pier on the night of the Errol
Flynn Christmas Ball.  She’s a spectacular sight under full sail and
operates as a sail training ship in the Caribbean.  Errol Flynn’s Zaca, at
118 feet, was a gaff-rigged schooner.  Zaca is still seen in the
Mediterranean where it has been fully restored to its former glory.

NEED ACCOMODATIONS?   SEE ATTACHED LISTINGS

Dale
B. Westin

General
Manager

Errol
Flynn Marina

Box
188 Ken Wright Drive

Port
Antonio, Portland, Jamaica

PLEASE
NOTE NEW CELLULAR NUMBER BELOW:

Phones:
876-
993-3209; 876-715-6044

Fax:
876-715-6033 
SKYPE: Westin8

Cellular:
876-832-4765

www.errolflynnmarina.com…

— David DeWitt

I just wanted to let anyone who's interested
know that as of today, Nov 13, 2011, I'm selling a brochure for Errol
Flynn's Titchfield hotel (from what I believe is the 1950s) on ebay.
The link is I apologize if you consider this spam, but I thank you for the article
as it helped give me historical background for the brochure.

             

         

    

— David DeWitt

ERROL
FLYNN CHRISTMAS BALL NEWS

 Won’t
you join us in Port Antonio Saturday night, December 17, for the Errol Flynn
Christmas  Ball and help us spread some
holiday cheer to those less fortunate.

 With
the music of the fabulous “Fab Five” setting the tone for the evening of
dancing on the colorful Ken Wright Pier at Errol Flynn Marina we’ll all be
having a great time for ourselves while helping to provide the final costs of
building the women’s dormitory for the Portland Homeless Shelter and
Rehabilitation Centre.

 TICKETS
AVAILABLE NOW:

Tickets
in advance of Dec. 17 are available  at
$3,000.00 in Kingston at Stewarts Auto Sales Ltd., 6-8 Orchard Road and by
calling 876-968-0930.  Portland ticket
outlets include the Errol Flynn Marina, Ken Wright Drive and by calling
876-715-6044; the Portland Chamber of Commerce Office, Harbour Street and by
calling Dania Wilson at 876-378-6542. 
In Buff Bay, call Daney-Ann Thomas at 876-873-0882.  Tickets will also be available at the door
at $3,500.00.

 THE
FABULOUS ‘FAB FIVE’:

Considered
Jamaica’s “most danceable” band by many in the know, the “Fab Five” speaks for
itself at the end of an evening – “The dance floor has remained full for the
entire evening.”

 COCKTAILS
FROM 7:30P.M.

The
evening will open with a cocktail hour in the Ken Wright terminal building from
7:30 The keyboard stylings of Peter Stoddart will be the featured cocktail hour
music.  There will be a cash bar with
complimentary hors’d’oeuvres  served
during the evening.  The hors’d’oeuvres
are provided with the kind compliments of Portland area hostelries and
restaurants.

OUR
PATRONS FOR THE EVENING:

Errol
Flynn’s widow, Patrice Wymore Flynn, and her grandson, Luke Flynn, are patrons
of the ball.  Coincidentally, Dec. 17,
also happens to be the night Mrs. Flynn will celebrate being 85 years young!

BALL
SPONSORS:

The
Christmas Ball is being sponsored again this year by the Portland Chamber of
Commerce in association with the Diana and Richard Stewart Foundation, “Kind
Hearts”

THIRD
ANNUAL BALL:

The
Errol Flynn Ball is the annual signature event of the marina bearing his
name.  Launched in 2009 on the 100th
anniversary of Flynn’s birth in 1909, the principal goal each year is to
benefit a worthy Portland charity

SOMETHING
NEW THIS YEAR:

Errol
Flynn was noted for his pencil thin mustache which was actually immortalized in
the Jimmy Buffet song a few years ago. 
Men attending the ball are encouraged to grow a similar mustache and
take home a prize for the one most closely resembling Flynn’s.  It is noted that most men can grow one in
about a week to 10 days.

DANCER’S
GET READY- FREE LESSONS:

Think
you’ve got two left feet.  Not a
problem!  We even have free dance
classes to help you out.  Just come by
Frenchman’s Cove Great House at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays to get in some dance
cramming before Dec. 17 rolls around. For details on the dance classes, call
Instructor Marguerite Gauron at 876-335-4786. 
As in past years, our best dancers will also go home with prizes.

SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES:

Commercial
sponsors can still get in on presenting their product or services to a
substantial cross section of Jamaica’s most influential citizens.  A limited number of 10×10 stands are
available.  The event provides a unique
opportunity to showcase products to this high end market.  For details contact Dale Westin, even
coordinator, at 876-832-4765.

OVERNIGHT
ACCOMODATIONS?

Not
a problem!  Just check the attached
listing of accommodations in and close to Port Antonio.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR DECEMBER 17TH!

— David DeWitt

— David DeWitt