Thursday, October 20, 2016
5:30 p.m.
136 E. 3rd Street, Davenport, IA 52801
River Center
EVENT DETAILS
Join us for our annual gathering of the area's finest culinary talent in support of the March of Dimes. From your arrival at the event you will enjoy the chance to taste from the chef's creations for a 90-minute tasting experience, live entertainment, People’s Choice Award Chefs voting, BIG Board Auction and a cash bar before taking your seats for the Live Auction and Fund the Mission. Enjoy dessert while you bid one of our unique packages and raise your paddle and give generously to save babies.
Featured Chefs
Faithful Pilot- Chef Robert Day
Blue Iguana / Steventons- Chef Juan Hernandez
Bass Street Chop House- Chef Doug Lear
Jumer’s Casino & DJ’s Steakhouse- Chef Shawn Timmerman
Cobham- Chef Aaron McMahon
Thunder Bay Grille - Chef David Hipkins
The J Bar- Chef Marissa Williams and Chef Tony Gonzales
Front Street Brewery- Chef Matthew McDonald
River Center- Chef Chris Carton
Scott Community College- Chef Kyle Vershorre
Rhythm City Casino- Chef Gary Ames
Eastern Iowa Baking Co.- Rhonda Groh
Carousal of Delights – Alison Farrier
EVENT LEADERSHIP
Thanks to the leadership of our volunteer co-chairs Megan & Pete Stopulos and the committee Abby Rock, Brian Crowley ,Dr. Carrie Stripling ,Elliott Schwind, Emily Blaylock, Holli Crowley, Kimberly Kim, Matt McCombs, Mike Stopulos, Nick Stripling, Tate Featherstone, Todd Hopkins we are honored to present the Signature Chefs event. Through months of support these volunteers have taken the event to new heights. The March of Dimes and the families we support are grateful for the generous team who has made this evening possible.
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 events, 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. Please contact the Executive Director of Development, Deena Bradford at [email protected]g.
SUPPORT THE MISSION
Premature birth is the leading cause of death in children under 5, worldwide. In addition to, or in lieu of a sponsorship contribution, a 100% tax-deductible donation can be made to support the work of March of Dimes. With a donation, you can help fight premature birth through March of Dimes-funded research and education programs. Companies have the opportunity to provide a donation that can serve as a Leadership or Matching Gift, both offering company recognition and visibility in your alignment with our important mission and to ensure more babies celebrate their birthday.
Ambassador Story - The Jess Family
View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.