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All March of Dimes Signature Chefs events will be held virtually this year. While we may not be together in person, we rely on your continued support to provide innovative programs and services for moms, moms-to-be and babies who may be at a greater risk of becoming sick and not receiving proper or equitable care.
The chefs, volunteers and guests who make up our Signature Chefs Events community are coming together in new, innovative ways to suport moms and babies this year.
We are following state mandated guidelines in response to COVID-19 and will not have an in-person event this year. So, we are preparing an exciting, new Virtual Gala for your 2020 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction experience!
We need your help now more than ever. Your support funds:
Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.
Taste the tantalizing flavors of Central Pennsylvania's most distinguished restaurants and meet the culinary masters who work behind the scenes to please your palate. Network with entrepreneurs, business professionals, community leaders and senior executives. Bid on a variety of unique and exciting auction packages that include fine dining, hotel/resort stays, priceless experiences and much more. Make a difference in the health and wellbeing of generations to come by joining us at the 2015 Central Pennsylvania Signature Chefs Auction, raising funds that directly benefit the March of Dimes. Signature Chefs Auctions are held in more than 200 cities nationwide and over 100,000 corporate and social community leaders attend. Featured Restaurants (more to come): The Foundry Craft Grillery Giant Final Cut Steakhouse Harrisburg Country Club Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar The Hotel Hershey The Mill in Hershey Note Bistro & Wine Bar Skybox Sports Bar
Phoenix Hughes, our 2015 Ambassador, was born at just 31 weeks. Help improve the health of babies and prevent premature birth by supporting our mission to give every baby a healthy start.
Event Chair: Michael Fraser Pennsylvania Medical Society Fund the Mission Chair: Kelly Lesh PinnacleHealth Culinary Co-Chairs: Jason Clark Hollywood Casino Allan Rupert Hollywood Casino Logistics Chair: Susan Moran That’s It Wedding Concepts, LLC Committee: Bill Comp United Concordia Kate Hunter PEAK Sales and Marketing Fran Masciantonio FGV Media David Phillips Pennsylvania Association of Realtors Shay Scheib Lebanon Valley College Nancy Straw Deloitte Mark Vickrey Blooms By Vickrey
As a sponsor of the Signature Chefs Auction, you will have the unique opportunity to join our executive audience of corporate community leaders and March of Dimes supporters. Your company will shine in the eyes of approximately 300 affluent society members and business professionals who come to support our mission while enjoying an evening of fine cuisine created by local chefs, flowing wine, spirits and exclusive, exciting custom-created auction packages. As our partner, you will be able to host your top employees and clients at the Signature Chefs Auction, receive recognition as a valued partner of the March of Dimes and align your organization with a worthy cause—helping mothers have full-term births and healthy babies.
Signature Chefs events feature local culinary talent who create a selection of fine cuisine for an exclusive audience. Our chefs are artists, innovators and philanthropists, and we look forward to sharing their talents at the event.
Skybox Sports Bar & Mount View Terrace
Annie Bailey’s
The Hotel Hershey
Note Bistro and Wine Bar
Susquehanna Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar
Appalachian Brewing Company
The Mill in Hershey
Final Cut Steakhouse
Foundry Craft Grillery
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
GIANT Food Stores
Our event features an exclusive selection of auction packages for your bidding pleasure. These packages provide you with a chance to purchase trips, dining experiences and once-in-a-lifetime moments to share with friends, family, clients and employees. As we secure packages for the event, we will give you a sneak preview of the packages here. Come back soon to check for updates.
Package Highlights: Your choice of ingredients hand selected from the Historic Lebanon Farmers Market Exclusive one on one experience with Chef Spencer Enjoy the privacy and the unique ambiance of the Steitz Room Dinner and wine for eight guests Donated by: Foundry Craft Grillery
Package Highlights: Specialized 5-course menu Dinner for ten guests Wine Pairing Donated by: The Mill in Hershey
Package Highlights: Delicious unique street treats right at your door! Classic dishes with a twist for 20 guests One on One time with Chef Allan Rupert during the Chef showdown Donated by: Hollywood Casino
Package Highlights: 5-course dinner with alcoholic beverages of choice for eight guests Private dining room Personalized meal designed to please the palate of the winning bidder Donated by: Hollywood Casino
Package Highlights: Dinner at 1700 Degrees Steakhouse for six guests Wine pairings hand selected by the Maître d‘ Up to three overnight stays in the Hilton’s Executive Level hotel rooms Donated by: The Hilton Harrisburg
Package Highlights: Round trip airfare for two on Southwest Airlines Two tickets to see Zac Brown Band in concert in West Palm Beach, Florida on November 15, 2015 $100 Metro Bank Visa Gift Card Hotel Stay for two guests $15 iTunes gift card Donated by: NASH FM, Live Nation, Southwest Airlines, Metro Bank
Package Highlights: Private finish line suite for twelve guests Pre-race “how to handicap” class Personalized dinner Fully stocked bar Exclusive access to the “Winner’s Circle” Your very own Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course Trophy Donated by: Hollywood Casino
Package Highlights: 5-Course dinner for eight guests Private setting in the Gallery room Beer pairings selected by Brew Master Artie Tafoya Three hour limousine rental to escort eight guests to and from Appalachian Brewing Company Donated by: Appalachian Brewing Company and Premier #1 Limousine Service
Package Highlights: Personalized 5-course dinner for ten guests Prepared at Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar or in the comfort of your home Wine pairing Donated by: Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar
Package Highlights: 4-course dinner for eight guests Specially featured wine pairings specific to each course In depth description of each course and its origins Donated by: Note Bistro and Wine Bar
Exquisite Loose Marquise Shaped Blue Diamond, 0.7 Carats and VS 2 Clarity Donated by: Brent L. Miller Jewelers & Goldsmiths
Package Highlights: VIP entry for eight guests to Oktoberfest Introduction to the Brew Masters Swag Bags Buffet style dinner Up to four hotel rooms at Holiday Inn Grantville Late night snack packs for each hotel room Brunch at Epic Buffet Donated by: Hollywood Casino
View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.
