| Major sponsors of the Chamber's 2011 Reds, Whites & Desserts event discuss wines, menus and grape-themed décor for the March 25 event that features more than 60 auction packages. From left are Kathryn Paugh, executive director of the Chamber; Dave Nagel of B&C Blacktop Sealing Co.; Anna Harrison of Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center, host of the event; and Joe Davis of Worthington Jewelers. Worthington Jewelers is creating a handcrafted diamond and blue topaz pendant and earring set for the silent auction, and B&C Blacktop is offering $1,500 of paving services. |
Sip, savor and shop ...
at Reds, Whites & Desserts, the Chamber's annual fundraiser
 On Friday, March 25, from 7 - 10 p.m., the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to make a Grape Escape to Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center, 10561 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell 43065, where the Chamber will celebrates its 14th annual Reds, Whites & Desserts fundraising event. We toast the sponsors, auction donors, auction bidders and event guests who will help us continue Reds, Whites & Desserts as a vintage Chamber tradition. Fine wines, fancy desserts, savory foods and tempting silent auction packages will compete for guests' attention. We invite you to sip, savor and shop, as you ... - Sample fine wines at nine tasting stations presented by Chamber-member businesses and learn about them from the experts at each station. Record your tasting observations and opinions in the event program guide, where sponsors, presenters and supporters are recognized and promoted.
- Dine on hot and cold hors d'oeuvres prepared by Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center, by Cumin Indian Restaurant; and by GFS.
- Enjoy coffees contributed by Aroma Dolce, the coffee division of Sanese Services, as you enjoy relaxed conversation with friends and colleagues.
- Indulge in (and bid on) desserts from 24 area restaurants, caterers and bakeries.
- Shop for bargains while you support the Chamber, as you engage in friendly, competitive bidding for themed silent auction packages. Many include travel, restaurant meals, sports and theatrical events, flowers, spa services, household decor, foods and gift items - in addition to the displayed desserts.
Reservations for the event are $55 per person, and several sponsor packages that includes tickets, as well as seating and/or advertising, also are available. Click here to register online, or call the Chamber office at (614) 888-3040.We hope to see you at Reds, Whites & Desserts!
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Promote your business as a sponsor of the 14th annual Reds, Whites & Desserts event. Sponsor levels that are still available include:
- $700 - WINE STATION SPONSOR: Wine station sponsor is singled out on signage at one of the featured wine stations and in corresponding information that appears in the wine tasting sections of the event program. Includes six tickets to the event and reserved table with signage. Limited to 10 sponsors, including a coffee station sponsor. One sponsorship available; call 888-3040.
- $350 - PATRON: Patron receives business-card-sized ad in the event program, inclusion in publicity, and four tickets to the event. (Deadline for patron ads is 10 a.m. on Monday, March 21)
- $250 - FRIEND: Friend is listed in the event program and receives four event tickets.
- PROGRAM ADS: (5½ x 8½-inch page) - Full-page black-and-white, $300; half-page, $150. (available through 10 a.m. on March 21)
Wine station sponsors committed to date include Bernard Law, CSGraphics, Huntington National Bank, Insurance Partners Group Ltd., Anthony Lordo, D.D.S., The Rite Bite, Schoedinger Funeral Services, Tilton's Automotive Service; and Turner Construction Co. Patron sponsors are CME Federal Credit Union and The Laurels of Norworth and Worthington, and Friend level sponsors are The Cachet Hair Salon, Craig W. Bringman Co., LPA, and Insurance Agencies of Ohio.
For sponsorship and donation information, call the Chamber office at (614) 888-3040.
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On the Mmmmmenu ...
Menu items at Reds, Whites & Desserts 2011 include ...
- several Greek and Mediterranean specialties of Bridgewater general manager Anna Harrison.
- Bridgewater will offer a chef-attended beef and turkey carving station with sauces, crudité "shots" of fresh vegetables in a shot glass with dipping causes, cheese boards, stuffed grape leaves and Mediterranean grapes, brie en croute with cranberries; and a mashed potato bar where guests can garnish martini glasses of potatoes with their favorite savory toppings.
- vegetable pakoda and chicken tikka from Cumin Indian Restaurant, a new Chamber member.
- meatballs and sauce courtesy of GFS.
- tasty tidbits served at wine stations by the wine presenters. A favorite is the crab cakes from Cameron's American Bistro.
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Major Event Sponsors
Reds, Whites & Desserts 2011 is brought to you by these major event sponsors. Click on the sponsor logos to visit the websites of these supporters:
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 Wine Presenters
(Committed at This Time)
Reds, Whites & Desserts offers an opportunity to try wines and learn about pairing them with foods from several Chamber-member wine retailers. Presenting wines on March 25 are these wine shops, restaurants and country clubs: - Brookside Golf & Country Club
- Cameron's American Bistro
- Cantina Laredo
- House Wine
- J. Liu Restaurant & Bar
- Rivage Atlantique
- Signature Wines
- Two Brothers Wine & Spirits (two stations)
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THANK YOU ...
Reds, Whites & Desserts 2011 is planned and executed by a planning team headed by Kay Lakhi, The Rite Bite; Shera Skaggs, CSGraphics, Ann Baldwin, Mary Kay Cosmetics; Anna Harrison and Kelli Busbey, Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center; Ron Robbins, Sequent, and Chamber staff, assisted by Alison Mausser, AAA Ohio Auto Club; Jim Tully, ARC Industries; Craig W. Bringman; Craig W. Bringman, Co. L.P.A.; Terri Hannaford, Catering By Design; Pat Bright, Comfort Inn Polaris; Catherine Easterlin, Country Inn & Suites Columbus North; Kara Konz, Cousino Harris Disaster Kleenup; Amy Hall, and Christine Hoover, DeVry University; Corinne Konecny, First Command Financial Planning; Jennifer Yannayon, Hyatt Place Columbus/ Worthington; Robert Emery, Mecca Painting; Joe Mezera, The Mezera Co.; Lisa Fallara, Mount Carmel St. Ann's; Jason Taylor, Nationwide Insurance; Evelyn Chamberlin, Oakland Nursery Interiorscapes & Streetscapes; Ximena Jones, The Ohio Council of Churches; Marissa Michaels, OhioHealth; Matt Anderson, Reed Arts; Barbara Vance, Retired Member; Ashwin Lakhi, AT&T and The Rite Bite; Rich Cordle, SendOutCards; Maureen Hayes, SERVPRO of NW Columbus; Sheila Sinno, Sinno Law Office; Becky Henman, Traditional Marketing; and Phil Yensel, Turner Construction Co.
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SILENT AUCTION PACKAGES INCLUDE: - Gift certificates
- Tickets to cultural events or local special events
- Golf outings
- Spa packages
- Sports tickets
- Household/office/auto services
- Stays at vacation cabinS
- Hotel packages
- Family fun packages
- Items related to wine or grapes
- Getaway weekends
- Collectibles/gift items
WATCH YOUR E-MAIL NEXT WEEK FOR A PREVIEW OF AUCTION PACKAGES WITH DETAILED CONTENT INFORMATON
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