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When: Thursday, August 31, 2023

RSVP Deadline: Thursday, August 24, 2023

Where: The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage

68900  Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA  92270

760-202-2181

Parking: Complimentary Valet Parking

Cost of Luncheon: Members: $45 | Non Members: $55

Menu

Starter Salad:  Arugula, Frisée, Balsamic Reduction, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Purple Radish and Pine Nuts

Choice of Entre:  Sundried Tomato and Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breast, Sauteed Summer Squash, Parmesan Pea Risotto

OR

Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free/Dairy Free:  Grilled Eggplant, Sundried Tomato, Sauteed Summer Squash, Parmesan Pea Risotto  (Gluten Free, Contains Dairy, Not Vegan)

Desert:  Passion Fruit Tart, Torched Meringue and Mango Gel

Note:  Orders will be taken the day of the event, if you have further dietary restriction, please advise at the time you RSVP.

Hotel Rooms: Industry Discount

Room Rate  $209.00 available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Aug 29-31) with a reduced resort fee of $10 and complimentary parking.

For Prost attendees who would like to extend through the weekend, the hotel has a limited number of rooms set aside for the group at the rate of $299, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Sept 1-3)

Please join us for our June Luncheon at Paloma Resort.

67670 Carey Rd. Cathedral City, CA 92235. Phone 760-864-1177.

Agenda:

11:30 - 12:15 Reception & Networking
12:15 - 1:30 Lunch

Our speaker and PROST Toast sponsor will be Cherie Westbrook from Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority.

PLEASE NOTE - NO ENTRE SELECTION IS NECESSARY IN ADVANCE, HOWEVER PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN.

Main Course: Paella Marina and Ensalada Pipirrana

Dessert: Sorbet or Bunuelos 

Self parking is free of charge for luncheon attendees.

RSVP DEADLINE: May 29, 2023. Cancellations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancellations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

Hotel Accommodation Information:

Booking instructions:  Attendees interested in making a room reservation would go to www.thepalomaresort.com, select Book Now and enter the dates they would like to stay and enter PROST2023 in Promo Code box to access the discounted rate that varies depending on the room type chosen.  Rates are plus taxes and daily $35.00 Resort fee.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

Please join us for our May Luncheon at Casuelas Cafe, 73707 Hwy 111.

                                          Palm Desert, CA  92260, 760-568-0011

11:30 - 12:15 Reception & Networking
12:15 - 1:30 Lunch

Our speaker and PROST Toast sponsor will be Michael Fricke from Travelex.

PLEASE NOTE - NO ENTRE SELECTION IS NECESSARY IN ADVANCE, HOWEVER PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN.
Starter Salad or Soup:  Tortilla Chips, Fresh Salsa, Chunky Guacamole Dip

Choice of the following:

One Taco, One Enchilada Combination, Choice of Chicken, beef or cheese

Tostada Suprema—Crisp Tortilla Shell, Filled with Beef, chicken, pork or ceviche

Chopped Chicken Cilantro Salad—Finely chopped lettuce with chopped grilled chicken, cilantro, purple onion, carrots and celery.

Two Grilled Fish Tacos, served with rice and beans.

Cauliflower Florets in Mole Sauce, served with whole beans and grilled vegetables---NOTE:  This is the vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free choice.

HOUSE MARGARITA and Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Self parking is free of charge for luncheon attendees.

RSVP DEADLINE: May 1, 2023. Cancellations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancellations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

Please join us for our April Luncheon at Aqua Caliente Cathedral City’s Cafe One Eleven. Located at 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234.

11:30 - 12:15 Reception & Networking
12:15 - 1:30 Lunch

Our speaker and PROST Toast sponsor will be Cesar Biggeri of Biggeri Universe

PLEASE NOTE - ENTREE SELECTION IS NECESSARY IN ADVANCE. PLEASE CHOOSE ON THE RSVP FORM.

• Starter - BBQ Southwest Salad

• Entrée -Fish and Chips, Chicken Enchilada Suizas, French Dip or Roasted Tomato Pappardelle

• Dessert- Vanilla Cheese Cake

Self parking & Valet parking are both free of charge for luncheon attendees.

RSVP DEADLINE: April 3, 2023. Cancellations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancellations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

Please join us for our March Luncheon at the Classic Club 75200 Classic Club Blvd

                                          Palm Desert, CA  92211(760) 601-3600.

11:30 - 12:15 Reception & Networking
12:15 - 1:30 Lunch

Our speaker and PROST Toast sponsor will be Frank Rogers from Grand Wailea.

PLEASE NOTE - NO ENTRE SELECTION IS NECESSARY IN ADVANCE, HOWEVER PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN.
Lunch Selections will be made at the restaurant on March 2nd. For your information the menu will be as follows: we will start with bread and butter, then Tomato Basil soup with Herbed Crouton, followed by Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad. Dessert with be Berry Berry Cobbler.

Self parking & Valet parking are both free of charge for luncheon attendees.

RSVP DEADLINE: February 24, 2023. Cancellations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancellations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

Please join us for our February Luncheon at Mitch’s on El Paseo, 73951 El Paseo, Palm Desert, California, 92260 (760) 779-9200.

11:30 - 12:15 Reception & Networking
12:15 - 1:30 Lunch

Our speaker and PROST Toast sponsor will be Jodi Kay from AIG Travel Insurance.

PLEASE NOTE - NO ENTRE SELECTION IS NECESSARY IN ADVANCE
Lunch Selections will be made at the restaurant on February 2nd. For your information the menu will be as follows: we will start with hot sour dough bread and butter. Lunch choices will be: Pistachio Crusted Salmon OR Grilled Shrimp Louie Salad OR Chinese Chicken Salad OR Bun Less Kobe Burger OR Spinach, Portobello and Mixed Mushroom Crepe.
Dessert - Creme Brûlée OR Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Gelato

Self parking & Valet parking are both free of charge for luncheon attendees.

RSVP DEADLINE: January 31, 2023. Cancellations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancellations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

Please join us for our January Luncheon at Willie’s Modern Fare, 69830 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270 (760) 202-4499.

11:30 - 12:15 Reception in the Bar Area
12:15 - 1:30 Lunch in the Main Dining Room

Our speaker and PROST Toast sponsor will be Tammy Searle, Tammy & Friends LLC who will present on Travel Safety.

PLEASE NOTE - NO ENTRE SELECTION IS NECESSARY IN ADVANCE
Lunch Selections will be made at the restaurant on January 5th. For your information the menu will be as follows:
Classic Wedge with chicken breast, Iceberg lettuce, sweet silvered red onions, over dried tomatoes, house blue cheese dressing, bacon crumbled blue cheese and chives
OR
Chicken Marsala, cremini and button mushrooms, shallots, rosemary marsala wine, sweet butter and fich demi grilled herbed polenta and buttered broccolini
OR
Vegetable Farotto Organic tuscan farro, roasted butternut squash, carrot, sweet cherry tomatoes, spinach, vegetable broth, white wine, creamy coconut yogurt, moroccan spice and lemon oil - VEGAN SELECTION
OR
Portobello Sandwich - marinated grilled portobello, heirloom tomatoes, baby kale, pickled onion, grilled brown gluten free bread - VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE OPTION
Dessert - Trio of Creme Brule

Free luncheon parking is available in the parking lots in front of restaurant.

RSVP DEADLINE: JAN 2, 2023. Cancellations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancellations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

Please join us for our December Luncheon at Morgan’s in the Desert, La Quinta Resort & Club, 49-499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 564-5700

Valet or Self Parking is available free of charge courtesy of La Quinta Resort

Our guest speaker will be Tom Snyder, CEO of Animal Samaritans who will give a short presentation about the work they do with animals here in the Coachella Valley. As this is our holiday event, we ask you to please bring an unwrapped gift or gift card for a pet. Donations to Animal Samaritans are also accepted. All gifts are tax deductible.

La Quinta Resort have made rooms available to anyone attending the PROST Luncheon. The room rate is $129.00 plus $35 resort fee plus taxes. You can make your reservation by emailing res@laquinta.com. When requesting your room please ensure you mention that you are attending PROST. Last date for reservations is November 18, 2022.

Kindly arrive at 11:30am for networking with the industry’s finest, followed by lunch at 12:00pm.

RSVP DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 28, 2022. Cancellations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancellations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY FOR YOUR LUNCH

Please join us for our November Luncheon at Renaissance Hotel - Esmeralda, 44400 Indian Wells Lane, IIndian Wells, CA 92210 (760) 773-4444

Self Parking is available free of charge

Our guest speaker and PROST Toast sponsor will be Jonathan Hammel, Explora Journeys

Kindly arrive at 11:30am for networking with the industry’s finest, followed by lunch at 12:00pm.

The Renaissance Esmerelda Resort & Spa, 44400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210, (760) 773-4444, would like to offer PROST luncheon attendees a special rate of $199 + $15 resort fee + taxes $33.54. Please book at https://book.passkey.com/go/prostluncheon

RSVP DEADLINE: OCTOBER 28, 2022. Cancellations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancellations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

When: Sept 1, 2022

RSVP Deadline: August 25, 2022

Where: Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage

68900  Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA  92270

Ritz Phone 760-202-2181

Parking: Complimentary Valet Parking

Cost of Luncheon: Members: $45 | Non Members: $55

Ritz will be donating for a raffle - the winner’s choice of either an 80 minute Relaxation Massage or an 80 minute Custom Facial treatment

Starter Salad or Soup: Yellow & Red Watermelon Salad, Feta, Pistachio, Baby Gem Lettuce, Campagne Vinaigrette

Entrée 1: Tea Poached Salmon, Charred Broccolini, Brown Rice, Pickled Fennel Slaw

Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free/Dairy Free: Vegan Teriyaki Bowl - Teriyaki Tofu, Edamame, Julienne carrots, Broccolini, Green Onion Slaw, Brown Rice, Spicy Mayo, Micro Cilantro

Desert: Chocolate Decadence, Whipped Milk Ganache, Candied Hazelnuts, Chocolate Décor

**** PLEASE SPECIFY WHEN RSVPing if you need Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free/Dairy Free:

WE ARE Pleased to advise that Prost Desert Cities will be hosting wine (red, white or rose) during the reception time at our first event of the season to welcome everyone back. Please arrive early so you can mingle with your Prost friends and enjoy a glass of wine.

Hotel Rooms: Industry Discount

Room Rate $209-- Aug 29 to Sept 2

* $399 Sept 3-5, 2022

Comped Parking

Reduced Resort Fee $10

Booking instructions: RCRMreservations@ritzcarlton.com or enter the special code PX3 when making a reservation on the website

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY FOR YOUR LUNCH

Please join us for our June Luncheon at Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs, 1600 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, (760) 327-8311. The luncheon will be in Fin's Left Ballroom Salon in Conference Center, Ballroom area

Self Parking is available free of charge. Valet Parking is $18.00

Our guest speaker and PROST Toast sponsor will be Cesar Biggeri, President and Founder of Biggeri Universe

Kindly arrive at 11:30am for networking with the industry’s finest, followed by lunch at 12:00pm.

The Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs, 1600 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, (760) 327-8311., would like to offer PROST luncheon attendees a special rate of $149 + resort fee is waived for the nights of June 1 and June 2. Same parking fees as above. Please book through this link https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=31766&Chain=23717&arrive=2022-06-01&depart=2022-06-06&adult=1&child=0&group=5052560 The hotel is also offering a rate of $209.00 to stay through the weekend.

RSVP DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2022. Cancellations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancellations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

Please join us for our May Luncheon at Vue Grill & Bar, 44500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210 (760) 834-3800

Self Parking is available free of charge

Our guest speaker and PROST Toast sponsor will be Veronica Cuevas, Sales Manager, Emirates Airlines.

Kindly arrive at 11:30am for networking with the industry’s finest, followed by lunch at 12:00pm.

The Renaissance Esmerelda Resort & Spa, 44400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210, (760) 773-4444, would like to offer PROST luncheon attendees a special rate of $159 + $10 resort fee for the nights of May 4 and May 5. Please book at http://marriott.com/ at the lowest rate available and email your reservation number to andre.barragan@renaissancehotels.com and it will be adjusted to the discounted rate. The hotel is also offering a rate of $199.00 for May 6 - 8, same booking procedures.

RSVP DEADLINE: MAY 2, 2022. Cancellations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancellations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

Please join us for our April Luncheon at Hotel Paseo, 45-400 Larkspur Lane, Palm Desert, Ca. 92260, 760 895 4866

Please note that Hotel Paseo, 45-400 Larkspur Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 340-9001 are offering PROST attendees a room rate of $279/night + $39 resort fee, parking included for the nights of April 6 and 7. To book either call or email Steven Linden at (760) 895-4864 or steven.linden@hotelpaseo.com

Our guest speaker and PROST Toast sponsor will be Marie Yalenkatian, Business Development Manager, Fiji Airways. One lucky travel advisor will win 2 round trip tickets to Fiji! PLUS a 4 night stay at the Kanuku Resort Fiji courtesy of Stu Luchs and the Luchs Group.

Kindly arrive at 11:30am for networking with the industry’s finest, followed by lunch at 12:00pm.

Complimentary day of event Valet Parking.

RSVP DEADLINE: APR 4, 2022. Cancellations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancellations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

Please join us for our March Luncheon at Casuelas Café, 73703 Highway 111, Palm Desert, California, 92260 (760) 568-0011.

Please note that Hotel Paseo, 45-400 Larkspur Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 340-9001 are offering PROST attendees a room rate of $279/night + $39 resort fee, parking included for the nights of March 2 or 3. To book either call or email Steven Linden at (760) 895-4864 or steven.linden@hotelpaseo.com

Our speaker will be Pati Fagaaga, Leisure Sales Manager, One and Only Resorts, Pamilla and Mandarina

Kindly arrive at 11:30am for networking with the industry’s finest, followed by lunch at 12:00pm.

Free luncheon parking is available in the parking lots in front or behind the restaurant.

RSVP DEADLINE: MAR 1, 2022. Cancellations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancellations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

PROST Desert Cities has taken the difficult decision to change our February Luncheon from in-person to a Virtual Online "Zoom" Event. This will take place as a Happy Hour at 4pm on Thursday, February 3rd. Advanced registration for our Virtual Happy Hour is required by Wednesday, February 2nd.

To register, please click on this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tc-ihpjgpE9yRIoSSKMjl4Tq5O5EmOoT2

Once you have completed the registration form in full, you will receive a confirmation email with all the joining details for the event.

Our Virtual Happy Hour will commence at 4:00pm and our "waiting room" will be open from 3:45pm. Registered members and guests will be "checked-in" individually and in order of logging-in prior to entering the meeting. We truly want the check-in process to be as smooth as possible so your patience and understanding are so very much appreciated. Please try to log-in a few minutes prior to 4;00pm.

Our speaker for our Virtual Happy Hour will be Andrea Schneider, Account Director, Los Angeles Sales Office, FAENA HOTEL MIAMI BEACH.

One lucky travel advisor will win a 2 night stay in an Ocean View Junior Suite with Daily Full Breakfast for Two in Los Fuegos ($100 daily morning value) with the daily Resort Fee waived as well (valid through 2/3/23)

We look forward to seeing you "virtually" on February 3rd, and don't forget your beverage of choice for our PROST Toast!!

Please be advised that the Luncheon scheduled for January 6, 2022 has been cancelled. Everyone that paid to attend the January event will have their money transferred and will be applied to the next luncheon you attend.

Given the current increase in Covid-19 cases and the fact that the CDC is indicating that the peak of this most recent wave will not likely happen until after our scheduled date of January 6, the PROST Desert Cities Board has taken the difficult decision to cancel the January Luncheon.

The safety of our members and guests remain a top priority.

The Board would like to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year!

Please join us for our December Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort, 4600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210 (760) 776-1234.

The hotel have kindly offered a special room rate for PROST attendees of $199/night, $20 resort fee & $15 self-parking rate. Bookings can be arranged by emailing Sonia Luddy at sonia.luddy@hyatt.com

Our speaker will be Ken Neibaur, Relationship Manager, West, Travel Edge Network

Kindly arrive at 11:30am for networking with the industry’s finest, followed by lunch at 12:00pm.

Luncheon parking at the Hyatt will be $8 valet or $5 sell-park. Please mention your are attending PROST when paying at the parking booth.

RSVP DEADLINE: NOV 29, 2021. Cancelations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancelations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

With this being our Holiday Luncheon we are once again supporting the Galilee Center and ask that everyone please bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to the Center. There will be a collection box at the Luncheon. The PROST Board thanks you in advance for your support of this toy drive.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

Please join us for our November Luncheon at Mission Hills Country Club, 34-600 Mission Hills Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Lunch will be in the San Jacinto Room

(760) 324-9400

Our speaker will be Alison Simmons, Account Director Leisure Sales, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point

Kindly arrive at 11:30am for networking with the industry’s finest, followed by lunch at 12:00pm.

Self Parking or Valet is free (if in a hurry to leave, self parking is recommended)

RSVP DEADLINE: OCT 28, 2021. Cancelations received prior to the RSVP deadline, the luncheon payment will be moved to the next month. Cancelations received after the RSVP deadline will forfeit the luncheon payment.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

Please join us for our October Luncheon at Mitches, 73951 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

(760) 779-9200

Mitches is not currently open for lunch, however they are opening especially for our PROST Luncheon!

Kindly arrive at 11:30am for networking with the industry’s finest, followed by lunch at 12:00pm.

Parking is free behind the restaurant.

Thank you to Mitches for their kind support!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & PAY ONLINE!

Please join us for our September "Welcome Back from Summer Hiatus", annual big end-of-summer extravaganza Luncheon at the iconic Ritz Carlton, Rancho Mirage! Our first IN PERSON Luncheon in eighteen months!

We are thrilled and excited beyond belief to welcome you all to experience the timeless destination that is the Coachella Valley and the Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage.

Kindly arrive at 11:30am for networking with the industry’s finest, followed by lunch at 12:30pm.

PLEASE NOTE: PROST Desert Cities and the Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage are presently restricted by the State of California to a maximum attendance of 120 guests, so please REGISTER early!

Our friends at the Ritz Carlton, Rancho Mirage have very kindly extended an opportunity for all attendees to experience their luxury resort at a very special rate of $199 per night!

Valid only for either the night of Wednesday September 1st or Thursday September 2nd....or both, FREE parking is also included, and the Resort Fee is $10.

For Reservations: please call the hotel directly on 760-321-8282 and tell them you are attending the PROST Desert Cities event on Thursday September 2nd.

Thank you Ritz Carlton, Rancho Mirage for your kind support!

Click Here to RSVP & Pay Online!

Our chapter is dark for the month of August. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us, as we return to IN PERSON luncheons, at our season opening September Luncheon.

Thank you for your interest in PROST Desert Cities, have a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing again at our September "Welcome Back from Summer Hiatus", annual big end-of-summer extravaganza Luncheon at the iconic Ritz Carlton, Rancho Mirage!

Our chapter is dark for the months of July and August. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us, as we return to IN PERSON luncheons, at our season opening September Luncheon.

Thank you for your interest in PROST Desert Cities, have a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing again at our September "Welcome Back from Summer Hiatus", annual big end-of-summer extravaganza Luncheon at the iconic Ritz Carlton, Rancho Mirage!