The 19 th Annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction Thursday, November 4, 2010 The Empire Room Greensboro, NC
About Signature Chefs Signature Chefs Auction pays tribute to the culinary excellence of local chefs and caterers from our community, while raising significant revenue to help in the fight to save babies. Local chefs and caterers present their signature dishes in tasting size portions during a cocktail reception. During the reception, there is a large silent auction consisting of items such as signed memorabilia, jewelry, gift certificates and much, much more! A live auction follows with packages that may include unique dinners, hotel stays and weekend getaways that are put together by the chefs. This evening is one not to forget or miss!
Last Year Participating Chefs Signature Chefs 223 South Elm 1618 West Seafood Grille The Avenue at Center Pointe The Bistro B. Christopher s Cardinal Country Club Flemings Steakhouse & Wine Bar Ganache Mahi s Seafood Restaurant Painted Plate Catering / Empire Room Sedgefield County Club Table 16 Ruth s Chris Steakhouse Desserts by Maxie B s
Examples of 2009 Auction Items Silent Auction Basketball signed by all ACC men s coaches Ducati men s leather jacket Weekend getaway at Charleston s Renaissance Hotel - Charleston SC Photography, spa, and restaurant gift certificates Beautiful handcrafted child s toy chest 4 Rounds of golf at each McConnell Golf Property in NC/SC Live Auction Tapas party for 20 at your home, includes all flatware & staff Myrtle Beach Vacation for a week including dinners, shows, and rental property. Round of golf for four, six course tasting menu served after, plus a free membership to the Cardinal Country Club! Family getaway to Boone, NC (over $1,000 value) Disney Orlando Dream Vacation including tickets, hotel, and airfare!
Why sponsor this event? Business name and logo in front of 350 top business owners, government officials, medical community, and local media. Great networking opportunity for business growth and contacts. Visual of your company supporting a well-known, trusted organization that raises funds to save the lives of babies. Wonderful experience for you and your guests to enjoy an elegant, fun, exciting night of auctions!
Presenting Sponsor: $15,000 Official designation as Presenting Sponsor Two prominent full page ads in the event program book Company logo on front event program cover, invitations, posters and all printed materials Company logo on all March of Dimes fax cover sheets & letterhead for Chefs throughout 2010 Acknowledgement in all news releases and media kits Prominent recognition on signage at the event Recognized as Presenting Sponsor on March of Dimes website with link to company s website Personal wait staff at your table, with complimentary champagne Availability of Healthy Babies, Healthy Business to be presented to employees in corporate setting Acknowledgement as Presenting Sponsor by the Master of Ceremonies Company spokesperson at the event Three special reserved tables of ten with priority seating Lapel recognition at event
Platinum Star Sponsor: $10,000 Corporate full page ad in the event program book Company logo on back of event program, invitations, posters and all printed materials Company logo on all March of Dimes fax cover sheets and letterhead for Chefs throughout 2010 Acknowledgement in all news releases and media kits Recognized as Platinum Sponsor on March of Dimes website with link to company s website Prominent recognition on signage at the event Availability of Healthy Babies, Healthy Business to be presented to employees in corporate setting Acknowledgement as Platinum Star Sponsor by the Master of Ceremonies Company spokesperson at the event Two special reserved tables of ten with priority seating Lapel recognition at the event
Gold Star Sponsor: $7,500 Prominent recognition as Gold Star Sponsor with company logo included on invitations Corporate full page ad in the event program book Company logo on back of program, invitations, posters and all printed materials Company logo on all March of Dimes fax cover sheets and letterhead for Chefs throughout 2010 Acknowledgement in all news releases and media kits Recognized as Gold Sponsor on March of Dimes website with link to company s website Prominent recognition on signage at the event Acknowledgement as Gold Star Sponsor by the Master of Ceremonies Company spokesperson at the event Two special reserved tables of ten with priority seating
Silver Star Sponsor: $5,000 Official designation as Silver Star Sponsor Company logo on back of event program, invitations, posters and all printed materials Corporate half page ad in the event program Company logo on all March of Dimes fax cover sheets for the event Recognition on signage at the event Recognized as Silver Sponsor on March of Dimes website with link to company s website Acknowledgement as Silver Star Sponsor by the Master of Ceremonies Acknowledgement in all news releases and media kits One special reserved table with priority seating for ten guests
Bronze Sponsor: $2,500 Official designation as Bronze Sponsor Company logo on back of event program, invitations, posters and all printed materials Corporate quarter page ad in the event program Recognition on signage at the event One special reserved table with priority seating for ten guests
Sponsor* logo may be included on the following: Printed Materials Save the Date Cards Invitations Fax Cover Sheets & Letterhead Program (night of) E-Newsletters News Releases NC Chapter Website Day-Of Signage -Big Screen on stage -Sponsor Boards *Depending on Sponsorship Level
Sponsorship Agreement Form $ 15,000 - Presenting Sponsor for Signature Chefs Auction $ 10,000 - Platinum Sponsor for Signature Chefs Auction $ 7,500 - Gold Sponsor for Signature Chefs Auction $ 5,000 - Silver Sponsor for Signature Chefs Auction $ 2,500 - Bronze Sponsor for Signature Chefs Auction The corporate sponsor level of this agreement is good for the term of: (Circle one) 1 year 2 years 3 years A corporate sponsorship agreement of a two or more year term will lock the cost of sponsorship (with same benefits) during the term of the agreement. The sponsorship amount will be payable each year of the term. On behalf of my company, I, the undersigned, agree to sponsor the above-mentioned March of Dimes events for the above-specified amount. The agreed upon amount of sponsorship will be remitted to the March of Dimes. Sponsor Representative Signature: Date: (for March of Dimes auditing purposes, please be sure to sign this form) Name Company Address State Zip Phone Fax
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Contact Information Katie Garrett Community Director Greater Triad Division March of Dimes 336-231-3766 E-MAIL: skgarrett@marchofdimes.com