Chef Participation Opportunity

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1 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, :00 TO 9:00 PM Chef Participation Opportunity Save the Chimps will host its 7th annual Chimps Kitchen event at Cobalt at the Vero Beach Hotel and Spa on Thursday, November 5, This exciting event is one of the most anticipated fundraisers of the season. Last year s event raised over $100,000 thanks to hundreds of guests who attended and were able to sample delicious tastings donated by local Chefs, Banana Daiquiris sponsored by Cruzan Rum, and bid on a wide selection of wonderful auction items. All proceeds benefitted the more than 250 chimpanzees living in permanent sanctuary at Save the Chimps. Join fellow chefs such as Executive Chef Rachel Bourdon of Cobalt, Chef Ron Adams of Bobby s, Pastry Chef Timothy Blouin & Sous Chef Golan Fuchf of Grand Harbor, Chef Ben Tench of The Moorings Yacht & Country Club, Executive Chef Stephane Becht & Sous Chef Joel Drapeau of Windsor, and Pastry Chefs Ashlee & Ryan Wykoff of Frosting as they sample their finest signature dish to nearly 300 attendees from along the Treasure Coast and beyond. Please review our agreement that outlines both the benefits and responsibilities of being a participant. To secure your spot and ensure maximum exposure in all event publicity and materials, please or fax the attached commitment form before September 1st. Space is limited. Thank you for your consideration. We hope you will join us in making this our best event yet! w w w. Mission: To provide and build support for permanent sanctuary for the lifelong care of chimpanzees rescued from research laboratories, entertainment, and the pet trade. Save the Chimps is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

2 Event Agreement The Chef/Restaurant agrees to provide Save the Chimps with the following: Prepare samplings of a signature dish for 300 guests; Bring all necessary equipment to serve, hold, and display their signature dish plus 1 2 assistants to serve guests the night of the event; Remain on site until the event has ended; Submit company logo due by September 1, 2015 or sooner please; Assist in promoting the event by exhibiting event promotional materials and be available for any event related publicity; Chef may distribute brochures, cards, and promotional items at station at the event. Save the Chimps agrees to provide the Chef/Restaurant with the following: Listing as participant in pre and post event press releases; Listing on Save the Chimps website and Facebook page; Be featured in all print and online promotional materials including 800 invitations. Save the Chimps Support Base: Constituent Base: 38,000 Florida Constituents: 6,000 Website: Nearly 120,000 visits to Save the Chimps website in ,000 subscribers Social Media: Facebook Friends: 27,000 Twitter: 4,000

3 Signature Dish Form In an effort to avoid duplication, we ask that you provide the following information. Please name and describe your choice of one or two signature dishes to be serves that evening. Please submit choices early to reserve your item selection. Name of Signature Dish #1: Description: Name of Signature Dish #2: Description: As an animal welfare group, we ask that no meat be served. Sustainable seafood is acceptable and we encourage vegetarian dishes.

4 Restaurant Auction Donation Form OPTIONAL Name of Item/Package (if applicable): Detailed Item Description: Retail Value: Expiration Date: List any specific restrictions: Please submit by October 1, Please mail gift certificate to: Save the Chimps, PO Box 12220, Fort Pierce, FL Attn: Development Department Thank you for your generous support!

5 Chef s Participation Commitment Form I,, an authorized representative of restaurant/establishment agree to the terms stated above and will participate in the 2015 Chimps Kitchen Event on Thursday, November 5, Restaurant/Establishment name as you wish it to appear in all printed materials: Participating Chef s name (unless otherwise noted the title Chef will be used): Restaurant/Establishment street address, city, state, and zip code: Restaurant/Establishment website: Event Contact Person and contact information phone and address: Authorized Signature: Please submit by September 1, Save the Chimps, PO Box 12220, Fort Pierce, FL Tel: Fax: events@savethechimps.org

6 Frequently Asked Questions What time can Chefs begin arriving to set up? Restaurants may begin arriving around 3:30 pm. What is the start time and end time of the event? Event begins at 6:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm. What size table is provided? Do Chefs need to bring linens? Table size is 6 x 3 banquet table with a 6 skinny table in back to hold items if needed. Ivory linen will be provided. Is equipment provided for the chefs? Chefs to provide their own plates/utensils (extras will be provided if needed). Do we get to meet the chimps? Yes, of course, but at the Sanctuary. It would be our pleasure to offer you and six (6) guests a private tour of the Sanctuary. The chimps would like to thank you for all your support! To schedule a visit, please contact Triana Romero, Director of Communications, at or triana@savethechimps.org. For additional questions regarding event setup, please contact: Nikki Estes, Associate Director of Sales and Catering or Nikki.Estes@verobeachhoteland spa.com