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. Major sponsors of the event include Anthony Lordo, D.D.S. LLC; B&C Blacktop Sealing Co., Worthington Jewelers and Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center. Wine station sponsors include Dayton Precision Services*; Craig W. Bringman Co., LPA and Insurance Agencies of Ohio; Brookdale Senior Living and The Maurer Group; The Guernsey Bank; Huntington National Bank; Lake Business Products; The Rite Bite; and Tilton's Automotive Service. Patron sponsors include The Laurels of Norworth and The Laurels of Worthington and Next Day Signs. Diamond Innovations is a Friend sponsor. 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.
- Note: This year, Reds, Whites & Desserts will include a live auction for four large and popular items, in addition to silent auctions for 63 additional packages. Watch your email for descriptions of both live and silent auction offerings.
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!
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RSVP - Event Registration Page
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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.
---------------------------------------------------------- * In memoriam Sponsorship of Reds, Whites & Desserts by Dayton Precision Services (DPS) will continue at the request of the Keaney family, despite the unexpected death of DPS owner Jim Keaney yesterday. Jim was the single largest contributor to the Reds, Whites & Desserts event in recent years and thoroughly enjoyed the event and the auctions. Deepest sympathies are extended to Lynda, Sharon and Bill Keaney and their family. | Joe Davis of Worthington Jewelers presents Jim and Lynda Keaney with custom jewelry they purchased at last year's Reds, Whites & Desserts event. |
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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:
 
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 Wine Presenters
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
- La Chatelaine
- Rivage Atlantique
- Sharon Square Wine & Spirits and Two Brothers Wine & Spirits
- Signature Wines
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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. |
LIVE AUCTION PACKAGES WILL INCLUDE:
- A $5,000+ emerald, diamond and white gold pendant and earring set custom-made for the event by Worthington Jewelers
- An $1,800 custom coach excursion to Cincinnati (or other day-trip choice) with Cincinnati Reds tickets, from Coach Quarters
- $1,500 of commercial or residential asphalt paving services from B&C Blacktop
- A day-long fishing trip on Lake Erie for six, including lunch, from Fire Escape Charters
SILENT AUCTION PACKAGES INCLUDE ITEMS 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)
 
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