Winemaker’s Reception & Gourmet Dinner
Friday, March 28, 2008
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Happy Hollow Country Club
1701 South 105th Street
Omaha, NE 68124
Ticket Information
Reservations are limited to 225 people. (24 tables)
Table Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold Level $3,000: This
sponsorship includes a 7 course gourmet dinner on March 28th for eight guests
and preferred seating with winery representatives
who will share their expertise. This sponsorship will also provide
eight tickets on March 29th with preferred seating at the public wine tasting
and grand auction event on Saturday. Your company will receive a full
page
ad with preferred placement in the event program and recognition both
evenings.
Platinum Level $5,000: This sponsorship includes a 7 course gourmet dinner on March 28th for eight guests, a special 3 liter bottle of wine and premier seating with winery representatives who will share their expertise. This sponsorship will also provide eight tickets on March 29th with premier seating at the public wine tasting and grand auction on Saturday. Your company will receive a full page ad in color on the inside front or back cover in the event program and recognition both evenings.
Event Description
Gourmet dinner with nationally recognized winemakers and premier wine
selections. Fabulous silent and oral auctions will feature one of a kind
items.
Public Wine Tasting & Grand Auction
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Wine Tasting & Hors Doeuvres 5-7 pm
Grand Auction 7-9 pm
Mutual of Omaha Dome
Ticket Information
$70 per person before March 1st, 2008
$80 per person after March
1st, 2008
Contact The Winery for tickets and information
741 North 98th Street
402.391.3535
Table Sponsorship Opportunities
Level One Sponsorship - $1000
Corporate sponsorship table of ten persons
for the wine tasting and grand auction with premier seating, a full page ad
in the event program and a
3 liter bottle of wine at your table. (Includes Fair Market Value
of meal at $232.50 plus $17.50 sales tax and $750 tax deductible contribution)
Level Two Sponsorship - $800
Corporate sponsorship table of ten persons
for the wine tasting and grand auction with preferred seating and a half
page ad in the event program.
(Includes Fair Market Value of Meal at $232.50 plus $17.50 sales tax
and $550 tax deductible contribution)
Level Three Sponsorship - $700
Corporate sponsorship table of ten for the
wine tasting and grand auction, includes a quarter page ad in the event
program. (Includes Fair Market Value
of meal at $232.50 plus $17.50 sales tax and $450 tax deductible contribution)
Event Description
Wine tasting and Hors D’oeuvres open to the public, featuring wonderful
gifts and wine-related auction items for the wine aficionado. Grand Auction
held from 8-10pm.
Confirmed Wineries for the 2008 Event
Esterlina Vineyards
Elk Cove Vineyards
European Wine Imports
Everett Ridge Vineyards
Flora Springs Winery
Goosecross Cellars
Gruet Winery
Honig Vineyard & Winery
Landmark Vineyards
Michael David Winery
Mill Creek Vineyards
Panther Creek Cellars
Quady Winery
Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Seghesio Family Vineyards
Silver Oak Cellars
Smith-Madrone Winery & Vineyards
Taylor Family Vineyards
The Meeker Vineyard
Trentadue Winery
Twomey Cellars
V Madrone Cellars
Wineries from the 2007 Event
Elk Cove Vineyards
Elyse Winery
Flora Springs Winery
Goosecross Vineyards
Heitz Wine Cellars
Landmark Vineyards
Madrigal Vineyards
The Meeker Vineyard
Michael David Vineyards
Mill Creek Vineyards
Monticello Vineyards
Optima Wine Cellars
Panther Creek Cellars
Rex Hill Vineyards
Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Seghesio Family Vineyards
Smith-Madrone Winery & Vineyards
Steltzner Vineyards
Terra Valentine
Trentadue Winery
Vignobles JH LaVille
Background
As the original wine event in Omaha, VINNEBRASKA’s event has become
one of Omaha’s most successful fundraisers. In 2007, both the winemakers’ gourmet
dinner and the public wine tasting were sold out. Auctions on both evenings
featured select wines and fabulous gifts for the wine aficionado. Over the
past 19 years, VINNEBRASKA has raised over one million dollars for local
charities, including, the American Cancer Society, Omaha Public Library
Foundation, Girls, Inc., KVNO, Easter Seals of Nebraska and All Our Kids,
Inc. The success of this event can be attributed to VINNEBRASKA’s
phenomenal knowledge of wine. These connoisseurs created an annual event
to make our community a better place. In the process, they developed a wonderful
tradition that introduces Omaha to nationally renowned winemakers.
A Special Benefit for All Our Kids, Inc.
All Our Kids is a comprehensive mentoring program connecting young
people at-risk with responsible, caring adults. Using a combination of
group activities
and personal contact, the structured program helps at-risk students
develop character and competency so they can grow into employable, productive
citizens.
Founded in 1989, All Our Kids currently serves 250 students between
6th grade and college. The program will also expand to serve 150 new sixth
grade
students during the 2006-2007 academic year.
Contact Information
Art Meyers, VINNEBRASKA Foundation, Westside School District, 402-397-1040
Dave Deao, VINNEBRASKA Foundation, The Winery, 402-391-3535
Dennis R. Hein, VINNEBRASKA Foundation, Seim, Johnson, Sestak & Quist, 402-330-2660
Julie Hefflinger, President, All Our Kids, Inc., 402-930-3003
Julie Reisbig, Development
Coordinator, All Our Kids, Inc. 402-930-3004