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St. George’s Day Celebration and New Member Drive
April 21, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, April 21st, 2022. Tickets will go on sale soon!
Come celebrate St. George’s Day with us!
This networking / mixer / new member drive event is a fun social gathering to bring together members of the British American Business Council Northern California (BABCSF) and the British Benevolent Society of California (BBS) as well as to introduce potential new members to both our organizations.
- Membership in the BABC Northern California provides access to various platforms that enable companies and individuals to connect to new people and develop meaningful relationships that can lead to tangible business opportunities.
- BBS Membership supports the 501(c)(3) charity in its mission to provide life altering compassionate and financial support to distressed British Nationals in the western United States.
There will be several business card drawings so come along for a chance to win one of four fabulous prizes:
- A Business Level Membership in the BABC (a $500 value – for new members only)
- A complimentary one year membership in the British Benevolent Society, sponsored by the BBS (for new members only)
- From Corporate Member, Kearsley Home, a pair of Queen size White Kearsley Montecito Sateen Classic Pillow cases, Woven and made in Italy to the highest ethical, environmental, and craftsmanship standards. 610 thread count, 125 gsm finest Egyptian cotton sateen weave, with 5″ cuffs and inside envelope closure – Retail Value $330.
- A bottle of Penfolds Wine
Prospective new members who join the BABC at this event will receive a 10% discount off any level of membership. (Offer only valid on the day of the event). Discover all the benefits of membership in one of the largest transatlantic business networks throughout the United States and the United Kingdom (22 BABC chapters worldwide and 2,500 member companies – multinationals included).
Who was St. George and Why Do We Celebrate him? Every nation has its own ‘Patron Saint’ who in times of great peril is called upon to help save the country from its enemies. St David is the patron saint of Wales, St Andrew of Scotland and St Patrick of Ireland – St George being the patron saint of England.
King Edward III made him the Patron Saint of England when he formed the Order of the Garter in St. George’s name in 1350, and the cult of the Saint was further advanced by King Henry V, at the battle of Agincourt in northern France.
Learn more about the myths of St. George at the websites below:
English Heritage Website
Historic UK
Quite fascinating actually!
