Beauties teamed up Thursday evening to join the fight agaist Aids. Among them were: Mrs. Bernadette Christie, wife of Prime Minister Perry Christie; Miss Universe Natalie Glebova; Miss Bahamas Universe Denia Nixon and Miss Bahamas World Ordain Moss.
Moet & Chandon and its exclusive distributor in the Bahamas, Bristol Wines & Spirits sponsored the AIDS Foundation fundraising reception featuring the reigning Miss Universe. “An Evening of Champagne, Charity & Commitment” drew a sparkling crowd to the Cafe Restaurant, Royal Tower, Atlantis. Among the VIPS were Bahamian Olympic Track and Field Medalists Tim Munnings and Troy Mackintosh.
PHOTO CAPTION: Olympians and Miss Bahamas Universe – Bahamas Olympians and World Championship Track and Field Medalists Tim Munnings (left) and Troy Mackintosh join Miss Bahamas Universe Denia Nixon and Eddie Gardner (second from left), Marketing Director of Bristol Wines & Spirits, as they admire a Jeroboam (3 litres) of famous Don Perignon champagne, vintage 1995, one of many glamorous “Silent Auction” items at the recent “Evening of Champagne, Charity & Commitment.” The Aids Foundation fundraiser drew a sparkling crowd to the Cafe Restaurant, Royal Tower, Atlantis. Photo by Keith Parker, P.S. NewsFeatures.
Moet & Chandon, through Bristol Wines & Spirits, supported the fund raising event by providing a Jeroboam (3 litres) of famous Don Perignon champagne, vintage 1995, as one of many “Silent Auction” items. Cacique Int. put in the winning bid for a rare bottle valued at $4,500.
In addition, Bristol Wines & Spirits donated Moet & Chandon champagnes for the enjoyment of all patrons attending the reception. Tickets were available from The Aids Foundation and Beauty in the Bahamas organizations. Mrs. Camille Barnett, head of the Aids Foundation, said the event was a sell out and well worth the weeks of effort.
Miss Glebova, born in Russia but now a Canadian citizen, has spent much of her time as Miss Universe campaigning to raise public awareness about HIV/AIDS and the research needed to find a cure. She has even taken a public AIDS test to empahsise that “Everyone needs to be tested.”
Miss Universe was brought to the Bahamas by “Beauty in the Bahamas,” hosted by Elle Deuce Communications out of New York. Elle Deuce planned to bring in more than 75 women for a wellness and fitness beauty get away.
Bristol Wines & Spirits and Moet & Chandon, along with Kerzner International recently held a product knowledge seminar for staff of both the Atlantis & Ocean Club properties. Mr. Pascal Bony, Moet & Chandon Marketing Manager- Caribbean, made an in-depth presentation. Kerzner Internationalﾴs Food & Beverage staff learned of the delicate production and design of champagne and of its region in France.
“Butlers, Maitreﾴds, Waiters/Waitresses, Chefs and Food and Beverage Executives were schooled on the sophisticated art of blending and fermenting champagne, and the strict laws that govern it,” reports Mr. Eddie Gardner, Marketing Director of Bristol Wines & Spirits.
He continued, “Moet & Chandon has a long history of fine champagne production, one of its most prestigious creations being Dom Perignon. Bristol Wines & Spirits is the sole distributor of Moet & Chandon and Dom Perignon in the Bahamas, and is committed not only to its proper handling and distribution, but also to provide product information for this fine line of champagnes. So, the next time youﾴre dining at Atlantis or Ocean Club, be sure to ask for Moet & Chandon or Dom Perignon champagne, we guarantee your pleasure.”
Source: Keith Parker, P.S. NewsFeatures
