Sip, savor and shop ...
at Reds, Whites & Desserts, the Chamber's annual fundraiser
The Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate our 16th annual Reds, Whites & Desserts event at Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center, 10561 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell 43065, on Friday, April 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. 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 auction packages will compete for guests' attention. This year, we've added a live auction for several major items to the silent auction for more than 50 packages. We invite you to sip, savor and shop, as you ...
- Sample fine wines at 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 and entrees prepared by Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center and other food contributors. Sample them at the hors d'oeuvres station and when offered by catering staff who will circulate throughout the event.
- Indulge in (and bid on) desserts from area restaurants, caterers and bakeries. Coffees from the coffee station are the perfect complement.
- Shop for bargains while you support the Chamber, as you engage in friendly, competitive bidding for themed auction packages. Many have a "green" theme this year, and include travel, restaurant meals, sports and theatrical events, flowers, spa services, household decor, foods and gift items. (Please let us know if you have an auction item you can contribute to promote your business. Call 888-3040 or e-mail Kathryn@worthingtonchamber.org.)
Reservations for the event are $55 per person. Several sponsor packages also include tickets, as well as seating and/or advertising.
Click here to register online, or call the Chamber office at (614) 888-3040.
We hope to see you at Reds, Whites & Desserts!
| |
RSVP - Event Registration Page
|
|
Promote your business as a sponsor of the 16th annual Reds, Whites & Desserts event. Sponsor levels include:
- $1,200 - EVENT SPONSOR: Event sponsor's name is used in all event publicity and advertising; on a large event sign; and on a single-page program acknowledgment. Event sponsors are invited to a promotional publicity session with local media. Sponsorship includes six tickets to the event and reserved table with signage. Limited to four companies, in addition to event host.
- $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.
- $350 - PATRON: Patron receives business-card-sized ad in the event program, inclusion in publicity, and four tickets to the event.
- $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.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DONORS OF SILENT AUCTION ITEMS & BAKED DESSERTS:
Your company's products and services, when donated for one of our silent auction packages, earn recognition and exposure in the event program, Chamber publications and website, and signage describing the auction packages. No event tickets are provided for this level. Coupons requiring additional purchase are not appropriate for the auction. See the information at right about dessert and auction item donations. To ensure that we can include your donation in publicity and printed event programs, please contact the Chamber office as soon as possible if you would like to make a donation.
For sponsorship and donation information, call the Chamber office at (614) 888-3040. |
|
|
|
Major Event Sponsors
Reds, Whites & Desserts 2013 is brought to you by these major event sponsors. Click on the sponsor logos to visit the websites of these supporters:
 
|
 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. These wine shops and restaurants are presenting wines on April 26:- Cameron's American Bistro
- Chateau Wine & Spirits and Northwest Wine & Spirits
- House Wine
- J. Liu Restaurant & Bar
- Kroger - Worthington Mall Fresh Fare
- Rivage Atlantique
- Sharon Square Wine & Spirits and Two Brothers Wine & Spirits
- Signature Wines
|
Got Desserts? Delicious desserts are needed for Reds, Whites & Desserts. Two identical cakes -- one for guests to sample, the other for auction -- are requested of donor restaurants and bakeries. If your business would like to donate a dessert, contact the Chamber office at 888-3040. |
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS ARE NEEDED, SUCH AS: - Gift certificates (which do not require additional purchase to redeem - no coupons, please)
- Tickets to cultural events or local special events
- Golf outings
- Spa packages
- Sports tickets
- Household/office/auto services
- Stays at your time share, vacation condo or cabin
- Hotel packages
- Family fun packages
- Shopping sprees at your retail store
- Items related to wine or event decor (e.g., polka dots, black and white, dots or spots)
- Getaway weekends
- Chef services
- Collectibles/gift items
- Restaurant gift certificates
- Items that are green (in color or in support of the environment)
 
|
|
