Kevin P. Duffus Kevin P. Duffus of Raleigh, NC, is an author, filmmaker, researcher and decoder of historical mysteries. Since 1997, Kevin Duffus has published three books, “The Lost Light - A Civil War Mystery,” “Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks - An Illustrated Guide,” and “The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate.” Kevin Duffus has received many awards - George Foster Peabody Award, World Hunger Media Judges Award, National Education Association Award, and Edward R. Murrow Award while serving as executive producer of a multi-faceted, environmental educational effort for WRAL, which featured Walter Cronkite as its spokesman. Arturo Ciompi Come December, we return to Holiday Spirits, and this year we have Arturo Ciompi. Best known for being a first rate clarinetist and conductor, Arturo took an interesting and delicious turn in his career and followed his love of wine. He helped bring Southern Season’s wine division into being first rate and global. Mr. Ciompi is in the process of deciding if he will go regional or varietal. Again, Chef Paul will partner with Arturo to create a fine meal to go with the wines. Seating will be limited. More information will follow. OCTOBER 12, 2011 NOVEMBER 9, 2011 DECEMBER 4, 2011 Corinne Dettmeijer Corinne Dettmeijer was appointed as Dutch National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings on October 1, 2006. She has for many years been a judge at the District Court of The Hague, since 1995 as vice president of the Court. As a judge, she handled cases in juvenile, criminal, family and migration law. She has been a member of several (international) professional bodies and advisory committees in the field of juvenile law. Besides being vice president of the District Court of The Hague, she is a Member of the Board of the Leiden University Fund. Corinne is the daughter of Elizabeth Morse. a loyal and longtime member of ESU. DINNERS FOR 2011-2012 September 2011 Passed Hors d’oeuvres per Chef Romaine Roquefort Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette Petit Filet Mignon & Maryland Style Crab Cake Horseradish Whipped Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetable Medley Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Dome October 2011 Passed Hors d’oeuvres per Chef Chopped Asian Salad Macadamia with Sweet Sesame Vinaigrette Pan-Seared Salmon with Asian Barbecue Sauce Steamed Jasmine Rice & Stir-Fried Vegetables Pineapple Upside Down Cake November 2011 Passed Hors d’oeuvres per Chef CCNC Mixed Greens Salad with Choice of Dressing Grilled 6oz Filet Mignon Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus NY Style Cheese Cake December 2011- Special Menu January 2012 Passed Hors d’oeuvres per Chef Hearts of Bibb Lettuce Salad with Feta Vinaigrette Grilled Atlantic Salmon Filet Dill Beurre Blanc, Saffron Rice Pilaf & Vegetable Medley Warm Apple Pie a la Mode February 2012 Passed Hors d’oeuvres per Chef Iceberg Wedge with Tomatoes, Red Onions, Bacon & Bleu Cheese Dressing Grilled Petit Filet Mignon & Shrimp Cabernet Demi-Glace, Citrus Beurre Blanc, Saffron Rice & Vegetable Medley Key Lime Pie March 2012 Passed Hors d’oeuvres per Chef Traditional Caesar Salad Veal Cutlets Parmesan Gemelli Pasta Alla Vodka & Vegetable Medley Tiramisu & Mini Cannolis April 2012 Passed Hors d’oeuvres per Chef Mesclun Salad with Tomotoes, Mozzarella & Balsamic Vinaigrette Grilled Chicken Breast Marsala Mushroom Sauce, Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes & Vegetable Medley Crème Brulee & Chocolate Dipped Strawberry May 2012 Passed Hors d’oeuvres per Chef CCNC Mixed Greens Salad with Choice of Dressing Herb Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast Cranberry Pan-Gravy, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Vegetable Medley Chocolate Cheese Cake JANUARY 11, 2012 George Poteat George has spent several years with the US Army Special Warfare Center at Ft. Bragg, and is a Professor Emeritus at Troy University in Alabama in the Graduate Program for International Relations. George Poteat will take us through a look at the cultural aspects of what the Southeast Asian Wars have taught us, and how we train our soldiers for different cultures as we send them out into very different worlds. FEBRUARY 8, 2012 Dr. John Turner Dr. Turner comes to us from SCC to set our toes to tappin’ and remind us of the History of Rock ‘n Roll: the sounds, the historical connections and how the world changed along with the music. From Jerry Lee Lewis to the Beatles, the stories and music clips will amaze you. MARCH 14, 2012 Vicki Leon Think you know all there is to know about working? What was it like in the ancient world? Vicki has written an informative and funny book about life of long ago Working IX to V. Vicki Leon has been around the world, has been interviewed on NPR and is a delightful person telling great stories ... all real. APRIL 11, 2012 Graham Anthony As our Wrench speaker Graham will talk about the Titanic (The Triumph That Turned To Tragedy). He will help us to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking, you won’t want to miss this evening. MAY 9, 2012 Andrew O’Shaughnessy Mr. O’Shaughnessy is the director of The International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello. Andrew will speak to us about his new book entitled: “The Men Who Lost America.” This will be a look at the revolution from the other side. This book is just being published and we hope to have it available.