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WHAT IS THE PROLOGUE SOCIETY?
purpose is to encourage and foster interest in and understanding of the history and culture of all peoples and
events a year, from September to May. Members meet to listen to writers and historians of local, national, and international stature discuss their recent books. Each season brings a wide variety of topics that span time, geography, cultures and disciplines.
from the statue Future by Robert Aitken that sits at the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to the National Archives in
Shakespeare’s famous quote, “What’s past is prologue.”
WHAT IS THE COST OF MEMBERSHIP?
HOW DO I JOIN?Simply go to www.theprologuesociety.org and sign up for the
the enclosed enrollment card and return it to Debbie Hirshson at 18495 S. Dixie Highway, #373, Miami, FL 33157-7154. If you need help online call Debbie at 305-323-1154.
WHAT AUTHORS AND BOOKS WILL BE OFFERED FOR THE 2017-2018 SEASON?
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�e authors and books scheduled for the Fall Season arelisted in the �yer that accompanies this brochure. Authors and books for the Spring Season will be announced in November or December. �is arrangement allows �e Prologue Society to take advantage of the latest opportunities to bring the most renowned authors and the most interesting new books to our members.
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Most people join �e Prologue Society for the Full Seasonfrom September to May. �e membership fee for the FullSeason is $475 for a couple in the same household and $275for an individual. �e Prologue Society also o�ers two half-seasons, one in the fall and one in the spring. �e cost of a half-season membership is $275 for a couple in the same household and $175 for an individual. Members receive a copy of each book featured at the luncheons.
WHERE ARE THE LUNCHEONS HELD?Luncheons are held at the Riviera Country Club, 1155 Blue
lunch is served before the author’s presentation, which is followed by a question-and-answer exchange. Occasionally evening events are scheduled for a particular author.
WHAT IS THE COST PER LUNCHEON?
Cocktail events are priced at the break-even charge from the Riviera Country Club.
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR EACH LUNCHEON?
CAN I BRING GUESTS?Guests are welcome. Some events may be closed to guests due to space limitations. Members are encouraged to bring guests to the events provided that each guest attends only once during the Full Season. Bringing someone as a guest is a great way to recruit new members.
NOTEMembership is limited by space available. It is absolutely necessary to make luncheon reservations with payment in advance. Cancellations received with at least three full business days’ notice (72 hours, not counting weekends) will be reimbursed, but cannot be reimbursed after that.
If we have an email address for you, an email notice will be sent about two weeks before each event. You can then go to www.theprologuesociety.org to sign up for the luncheon; or if we do not have an email address for you, we will send you a luncheon announcement and a return-envelope by regular mail.
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USFor additional information, please contact Debbie Hirshson at 305-323-1154 or email [email protected] or visit us online at theprologuesociety.org. You may also write to us at 18495 S. Dixie Highway, #373, Miami,
Florida 33157.
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James HerronCHAIR
Teresa Gutierrez-Haskett
VICE-CHAIR
Dabney (Bud) ParkTREASURER
DIRECTORS
Susan AbrahamMichael Bander, Esq.
Marilyn BerensRachel Blechman
Wil Blechman, M.D.K. Lawrence GraggPriscilla Green�eld
James A. HauserDebbie Hirshson
Susana L. IbarguenJane Katcher
Les LeviMarijean MiyarCristina Nosti
Robert RuwitchMaureen Tew
Dee Anne Treadway
EMERITUSArva Moore Parks
Ray E. Marchman, Jr.Howard Kleinberg
Carmen Betancourt-Lewis
The Prologue Society, Inc. is a tax-exempt organization under IRS code 501(c)(3). Contributions to The Prologue Society are tax deductible as permitted by law.
