The Promise of Spring...

A note from Awny Khashoggi...

I am delighted by the personal connections my team and I had during our SPRING IT ON event on 4/3/09. I always understood and relished in the fact that we are in the business of “promise”. Every time our clients come together to do business or celebrate, they do so with anticipation of a happier tomorrow. When it was our turn to have an event, there was no exception. We picked spring as a time, theme, and spirit.

I would like to share a few reflections on the conversations and memorable inspirations I had with the guests that day. They centered around three words: real, partners and trust. The three notions work in tandem and are interchangeable with each other as you cannot have one without exercising the others.

We demonstrated at this event, along with our partners, that we can deliver real solutions for real needs. This get-together was marked by our community’s REAL need for collective comfort. The Unique Option Demo Room could not have gotten a better initiation than being the kitchen in which guests gathered for their heart to heart conversations as they kicked back and relaxed with friends.

We are grateful for Puff N’ Stuff’s hospitality, along with our event PARTNERS. American Audio Visual, who artistically enhanced the ambiance and the amazing entertainment throughout the day provided by Ms. Sammy, Belly Dancer, Jewels of the Nile, and the music of Alejjandro, and DJ Lu Fontanez.

If you joined us, you know that we had a real Spring celebration. To celebrate Spring is to reaffirm your TRUST in the promise of better tomorrow.

Thank you, I will end with some of the responses I received from guests after their visit.

Best regards,
Awny Khashoggi, Your Event Partner!
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Your team did an outstanding job as well. It was a great event and beautiful facility. I too look forward to our next successful partnership.

Respectfully,

Warren Dietel
President
Puff 'n Stuff Catering, LLC
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Dear Awny,

Thank you so much for your fabulous event! I didn't expect such a warm reception, great food, wonderful presentation and nice people! You made us feel welcome immediately. And you took so much time for me and my team showing us around - that felt really good! I think Puff N'Stuff did an excellent job - I tried the salmon/brie omelet and it was tasty, healthy and very unique! Actually your reception was an eye-opener for us: we realized that you and Puff N' Stuff are true leaders in town and that you know what you are talking about. Hopefully we can work more with you in the near future!

Please come and visit us at our new office as well - you are always welcome!

Thanks again,
Best regards,

Iris Langanke, DMCP
Owner / Director of Operations
PRA Destination Management Orlando
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The event was FABULOUS!!! The food was wonderful, and as usual, your creativity and remarkable event décor transformed your show space into a scene from ‘Breakfast at Awny’s’ I wish I could have seen and tasted what lunch and dinner had to offer.

Thank you for the invitation!

Rashida Erskine
Sales Manager
BBJ Linen

It was a pleasure. Thank you so much for having me. I am quick to refer business your way if anyone asks for furniture rental. You have the best quality and selection of anyone in town.

Congratulations on your new space. I loved your showroom. I wish you and your team the best.

Warm Regards,

Mike Cruz
Sales Manager
BBJ Linen
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I greatly enjoyed the event. I enjoyed meeting you, Awny and talking with your wife and being introduced to the wonderful food and furnishings your companies provide. We look forward to working with you.

Leya Black
ASI Production Services, Inc
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Awny,

It was great to see you and thanks for inviting my entire team out. We loved the new showroom, and look forward to bringing clients by to showcase your product.

I could not agree with you more on Puff-n-Stuff’s level of product and service.

Take care and good luck to al of us in these “UNIQUE” times….

Rich Whiddon
President/Owner
Exclusive Destination Management
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Awny~

It was wonderful! Congratulations to you and your team and partners! Well done!

I really hope we get to work together again soon!

Warmest regards,

ELISA DELGARDIO CSEP, PBC
principal, event & wedding designer | A Flair for Affairs
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Hello Awny,

Thank you, so much for your email. It was great to see you and your team again. You always know how to have fun and entertain your guests. Your event was wonderful to include such amazing food.

Thank you so much, and I look forward to working with you soon.

Best regards,
Jackie Zumaeta
Catering Manager
Reunion Resort & Bella Collina
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Awny:

Thank you so much for an amazing evening. You have some amazing items that I foresee will be a huge hit in the bridal industry. WE look forward to the opportunity to promote you in the future. Thank you again for a wonderful event!

Kind regards,

Brandi Zrallack
Market Manager, Perfect Wedding Guide
Managing Editor, Central Florida Bride
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Hello Awny,

It certainly was a pleasure meeting you and your team. Both events were great and so was the food.

All the best,

Kim H. Lightbourne | Hilton Orlando
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Hello Awny and Warren,

Thank you very much for including us for such a wonderful event ! We had a great time, and I really look forward to our continued partnership in the future.

Hope to see you both soon-

Best,

Janine M. Boylan, CFBE
Director of Catering
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Hilton Bonnet Creek
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No Awny and Warren, thank you. Both your companies did an amazing job and your invite to our team and the community as a whole was greatly appreciated. Like both your company's Greenery Productions has been growing emotionally, in it's design capabilities and with it's partners. We look forward to becoming as strong of a strategic partner to each of you as you have been to those in our industry.

Thank you both again,

Tommy Murphy
Greenery Productions
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RISE N' SHINE
Breakfast Event

IT'S A PICNIC
Lunch Event

SPRINGING HOUR
Cocktail Reception Event

Super Bowl Bonding....

WOW! What a game last night! The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals went head to head last night, a match up that was quite interesting and unexpected! As this was the first year the Arizona Cardinals ever made it to the Super Bowl. The Steelers went on to win the game during the last 5 minutes. The Steelers now the only team in the NFL to win the most SuperBowl championships with 6 wins under their belts.

OK... enough about the game and sports talk... As last night's bonding event was all about the FOOD, COMFORT & FUN...

Unique Option teamed up again with long-time catering partner - Puff N' Stuff. The array of football food was amazing from personalized Steelers and Cardinal cakes, ice cream, with toppings galore- hot fudge, caramel, nuts, sprinkles, everything you can think of... and onto the food- from gourmet sandwiches, wings, chips, dip, margaritas, beer - of course... and every food item you can think of that completes any sporting shin-dig.

Guests experienced the game on a huge projection screen and enjoyed their food either gathered around the many 80" inch round tables or seated on the opulant black leather art deco sofas or the red or blue leather club chairs along with complimenting birch coffee tables. A collection so functional for a wild night of fun and football.

Till next month's bonding event.. stay tuned...

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What are people saying about Unique Option lately?
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WOW!
I can’t express enough my gratitude for you guys helping me and being part of Warrens Birthday. The furniture played a crucial part of the whole environment from the Club to the Diner. But best of all was seeing you at the event having fun. We all work together so well as a team.

Thanks Millions
Ralph Rendsland
Director of Special Events
Puff 'n Stuff Catering, LLC

I've heard great things about your inventory and staff. I look forward to working with you in the future = )

Warm Regards,
Ashley Leslie
Program Manger
Art of the Party, LLC

The Unique Option team did an amazing job with the event furniture for the VIP reception. The space definitely exuded a feeling that was luxurious, glamorous, and especially fitting for the VIP welcoming party.

It was a pleasure being involved with a great local cause like Hope & Help and the Human Rights Campaign had a wonderful time at the event.

We certainly achieved the impact and awareness we were looking for at the Christian Siriano fashion show.

Best,
Don Kiser
Creative Director
Human Rights Campaign

The Kirkland Event & Destination Services team wants to give Unique Option a huge THANK YOU for partnering with us on the FSAE Event at the Ritz Carlton. The furniture looked fantastic and was a great enhancement to the Great Gatsby themed décor. The attendees and hoteliers were thoroughly impressed. Thank you for making us shine J Eden Levine, Account manager also said what a pleasure and how professional your crew was to work with. We look forward to building a relationship with Unique Options into the 2009 season

Kind regards, the KEDS team
Annie Burford
Kirkland Event & Destination Services, Inc.

I wanted to thank you for your help with my program at the Sawgrass. The clients were very pleased and at some point we should have a photo to share with you that was taken with former President Bush in front of your 3-fold screen.We will be back again next May so keep me on your list.

Larry Walker
Meeting Dynamics

I wanted to send a quick note to thank you for your efforts in making all of the Bank of America six Miami programs a huge success! It’s because of your team’s efforts that we continue to deliver exceptional service and help bring additional opportunities back to Florida for repeat business. We have given the Bank of America meeting planners many reasons to look at Florida for their future incentive meetings as they were thrilled with all six of the programs that we participated. Once again, we appreciate your partnership, dedication and the ability for your team to be flexible on site to make it happen for them and their guests! If you haven’t heard it yet I wanted to personally thank you for working along side our team as we continue to build strong relationships in the market and once again promote group business to Florida!

Joe Fijol
Experience Florida

I wanted to send you a note regarding our Successful Stonewall Street Festival participation. On behalf of Hotspots Magazine I would like to thank Unique Option for staging our booth at the festival. Zabrina Meneses, our Account Representative was simply a delight to work with. The delivery folks were on time and extremely helpful in positioning of all the staging material! In addition, I must say, we looked our best! Compliments all day long, we even signed 2 long term advertisers after the festival. Now that's results!

Joseph P. Green
Sales Manager
Hotspots Magazine

The party was a BIG hit. We all had a great time and my wife was very surprised by the level of detail! I really appreciate everything and did refer Unique Option to several people who attended and have upcoming parties. Thanks again!

Dave Hall
(Private Party- Surprise Birthday for his Wife)