President's Letter 
Our New Year is off to a roaring start. Nearly 90 people attended our January luncheon with investment and media expert Pat Dorsey. Our bus trip to the Ringling home and museum in Sarasota has taken place on January 18, and our ever-popular Dine-Out program begins on January 20.
February promises more great activities for our members: Stammtisch on February 1; Monthly Luncheon on February 13 with Derek Bell, the 5-time Le Mans 24-hour car race winner; Babcock Wilderness Adventure Bus Tour on February 15; Book Club on February 20; and our sold-out Opera Naples outing on February 26. In addition, we are invited to a luncheon of the Welcome to Florida International Women's Club on February 8. Please mark your calendars and sign up as soon as possible for these great activities by visiting www.imcofa.com.
************************************************** Luncheon-Monday, February 13th  
Derek Bell - 2008 Derek Bell - 1970 FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS for a dynamic February luncheon. Mr. Derek Bell, 5-time winner of the iconic 24-hour Le Mans auto race, will share with us "The Experiences of an International Race Car Driver." In addition to winning Le Mans a record five times, Derek won two World Sportscar Championship titles and the 24 Hours of Daytone three times. His endurance race driving with Porsche teammmate Jacky Ickx is considered one of the most famous pairings in motorsport history. Derek is now a commentator for Formula One races and acts in an ambassador role for Porsche.
Please reserve early, as this event is sure to be a sellout.
Menu:
The entrée is Homemade Meatloaf with mashed Potatoes, chef's vegetable and gravy. The alternative entrée is a Vegetable Plate or a Fruit Plate. Rolls, coffee, iced tea, lemonade and fountain soda are included. Dessert is Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream. Spouses and guests are welcome. The cost is $25 per person. Those who have prepaid can go directly to the coffee/ice tea stations after 11:15 a.m . The courtesy table is for those who need to pick up their name tags, special food-selection place cards, etc. Lunch begins at 12 Noon.
To register and pay by credit card click here: www.imcofa.com/payments.
To register and pay by check, send check to: IMCA, P.O. Box 770034
Naples, Florida, 34107.
Please make check payable to IMCA. On the memo line of the check you can write Vegetable Plate or Fruit Plate if you don't want the advertised entrée.
Those with special issues referencing the luncheon or wish to confirm their names on the list may contact Harald Josefsen, our Treasurer:
imcalunch@aol.com
FEBRUARY EVENTS The Welcome to Florida International Women's Club has invited us and our spouses/guests to their luncheon at Grey Oaks Country club (off Airport Road) on Wednesday, February 8. Their social hour and registration begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by a brief general business meeting at 11:50 a.m. Lunch is served at 12 noon. The guest speaker for this event is Mr. Thomas Eastwood, a retired G-man, who will talk about spies and espionage. The price is $25. Checks should be made out and sent to
Welcome to Florida International Club, PO Box 152, Naples, Florida 34106-0152. Please write February 8 luncheon on the memo line. Inquiries can be directed to the Welcome to Florida president, Ms. Lila Corner at Clmcorner@aol.com or 262-6620. Reservations must be made no later than Friday, February 3. ********************** PLEASE DO NOT UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS NEWSLETTER AS THIS WILL REMOVE YOU FROM OUR MAILING LIST | 
