Tuesday, October 27, 2015
5:30 p.m.
6461 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043
Salvatore’s Italian Gardens
EVENT DETAILS
Join us for Western New York's BEST dining event, a unique and exciting pairing of the BEST local chefs and wines. New this year, mingle with some of the evening's chefs at the BEST VIP hour!
Guests will have the chance to watch, compete with, or judge the food created by a local chef in the BEST 'Iron Chef' Competition. Guests will also enjoy a seated entrée while we honor local NICU nurses. There will be an opportunity to bid on priceless silent and live auction packages, followed by lively music along with the BEST food and beverage tastings! Don’t miss your chance at the $1,000 Giveaway! Tickets are $30 each or 2 for $50, only 200 tickets will be sold! Don’t miss your chance to win!
BEST VIP Tickets & General Admission - $175
General Admission - $100
Corporate Table (10 Tickets plus one half page, black and white ad) - $1,500 (SOLD OUT)
BEST VIP Registration opens at 5:00 pm
BEST VIP Hour opens at 5:30 pm
General Admission Registration opens at 6:00 pm
Tasting Stations and Wine Pairings open at 6:30 pm
BEST 'Iron Chef' Competition begins at 7:20 pm
Silent Auction Closes 7:30pm
Program begins at 7:45 pm
$1,000 Giveaway drawn at end of the program
Check out opens at 8:45 pm
Hosts
Nicholas Picholas, Kiss 98.5
Roger Christian, Star 102.5
Emcee and Music by Dennis Fleig, CJ Sound
Cocktail/Business Attire
SUPPORT THE MISSION
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.
Fund the Mission is a great way to support the cause. It is 100% tax deductible and can be pledged before, night of, or after the event.
Fund the Mission Levels
$2,000
$1,500
$1,000
$750
$500
$250
$100
$50
BECOME A SPONSOR
Through partnerships with companies, organizations and individuals, the March of Dimes is able to create unique moments for your clients, vendors and leadership teams. They participate in an exclusive dining event while supporting a critical cause. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels for our Signature Chefs Auction, providing you with brand recognition, civic engagement and an exclusive client entertainment opportunity within the event. We look forward to working with you to discuss your partnership with the March of Dimes.
Sponsorship Packages Available
Presenting Sponsor - $10,000
Gold Plate Sponsor - $7,500
Pantry Sponsor - $5,000 (SOLD)
Silver Spoon Sponsor - $3,500
Bronze Ladle Sponsor - $2,500
Program Advertisement
Full Page, Color Ad (4 ¾ by 7 ¾) - $750
Full Page, Black & White Ad (4 ¾ by 7 ¾) - $500
Half Page, Black & White Ad (4 ¾ by 3 ¾) - $250
EVENT LEADERSHIP
Thanks to the leadership of our volunteer chairs and committee members, we are honored to present this Signature Chefs event. After months of hard work, these volunteers have taken the event to new heights. The March of Dimes and the families we support are grateful for the generosity and effort of the team that made this evening possible.
Committee:
Marty Hurley, Chair
Steve Carmina
Stephen Constantine
Scott Corcoran
Anthony DeYoung
Cindy Fohrd
Nick Guy
Nicole Lawler-Meisenburg
Joe Picone
Russell Salvatore
View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.