BBQ COOK OFF COMPETITION & CARNIVAL! Sponsored by: Eventco & AA PARTY Rentals

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1 Myron Family Fundraiser SPONSORSHIP PACKET The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) & The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) Proudly Present BBQ COOK OFF COMPETITION & CARNIVAL! Sponsored by: Eventco & AA PARTY Rentals JUNE 22 nd 2010 / 4 9pm Eventco Field, Fife $20 adults & $5 kids (includes 4 food tickets (additional tickets may be purchased), Peoples Choice voting ballot, access to ALL activities (bounce houses, pony rides, games, treats, etc.) & all BBQ Tasting Eventco field is located at th St. Ct. E. Fife, 98424

2 Why are we doing this? PRESS RELEASE South Puget Sound / Tacoma Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) Media contact (not for publication): Paula Lowe, , , publisher@weddingandeventmagazine.com Event contact: Nems Scarim, , chicks@threechickscatering.com, Three Chicks Catering Barbecue cook off and carnival benefit Myron family A family friendly barbecue cook off and carnival will be held on Tuesday, June 22 from 4 to 9 pm at Eventco field in Fife. The event, open to the public, is presented by Tacoma chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC). Ticket sale proceeds will benefit Sara Myron and her four children. Myron, a chef, is a member of the Tacoma Chapter of NACE. Myron recently lost her parents on May 14, as her late husband was the Pierce County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot his mother and father in law and then self. The event, open to the public, is presented by Tacoma chapter of NACE, ABC, and sponsored by Eventco and AA Party Rentals. The barbecue cook off features several South Puget Sound barbecue companies that will cook and serve their best pork and chicken barbecue for guests. Judges and guests will judge the food and winners will be awarded judge s choice and people s choice trophies. Other event food includes grilled hot dogs, nachos and popcorn. There will be a beer and wine garden. Large scale carnival toys such as bounce houses, trampoline trapeze, peddle cars, super slides, a mechanical bull, and others will entertain children and adults. There will also be pony rides. At this outdoor event, there will be several large tents, so the event will continue if there is inclement weather. Eventco field is located at th St. Ct. E. Fife, Tickets will be sold at the event: $20 adult, $5 child, free to children younger than five. Adult entry fee includes food tickets. Additional food tickets are $1 each. For information, visit

3 Myron Family Fundraiser SPONSORSHIP PACKET Meat and Potatoes (FAQ s) How many people are expected to be there? Nems Scarim, owner of Three Chicks Catering and event chair, estimates attendance to be approximately Is there any media coverage for my company included? Nems Scarim and Emily Cook will be recording and airing :30 radio spots on KVI and KOMO promoting the event. Who else do you have on the hook for coverage? Updated 5/21/10: Asks have been made and will continue to be made for publication print space but are not currently secured. A major food company is currently considering donating meat for the BBQ portion of the event. Board and General Membership of both the

4 local ABC and NACE chapters are tasked with promoting the event at local chambers of commerce, other industry organizations, etc. The event is being promoted through NACE and ABC organizations websites and members, as well as through social media outlets, primarily facebook and twitter. AA Party Rentals and Eventco are major in kind sponsors. Several other board and general members of each chapter will be sponsoring their services and products in kind as well to bring everything together. When and where is this again? Tuesday, June 22 nd from 4 9 pm at: Eventco Field th St. Ct. E. Fife, WA SCHEDULE: Early set up for BBQ ers and Sponsors Noon Regular set up 2pm Gates Open 4pm BBQ Judging 6pm Winners Announced (Both Peoples choice & Judges choice 7pm) o Bragging Rights Trophy s presented o Cash & prizes

5 How much are you asking for? This is a fundraiser to benefit one of our people who lost her husband, her parents, her home and has four children. We ask only for donations. Monetary sponsors of over $500 will receive inclusion in radio spots and all other controllable mediums. (i.e. once flyers are printed, inclusion may not be available.) I d like to speak to Nems or Emily regarding sponsorship. Nems Scarim, , chicks@threechickscatering.com Emily Cook, , Emily@VisionServiceGroup.com I know Nems and/or Emily, Where do I sign? Open your checkbook. Payable to NACE. Mail to: ATTN: NACE / ABC BBQ COOK OFF 3822 S Union Ave. Tacoma, WA 98409

6 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) & The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) Proudly Present BBQ COOK OFF COMPETITION & CARNIVAL! Sponsored by: Eventco & AA PARTY Rentals JUNE 22 nd 2010 / 4 9pm Eventco Field, Fife $20 adults & $5 kids (includes 4 food tickets (additional tickets may be purchased), Peoples Choice voting ballot, access to ALL activities (bounce houses, pony rides, games, treats, etc.) & all BBQ Tasting Eventco field is located at th St. Ct. E. Fife, Entry Deadline: June 11 th 2010 Entry Fee: $50 per competitor / team ($75 after June 18 th ) Categories: Chicken & Pork Made your way / any style / any sauce

7 Team Name : Company: Chief Cook / Pitmaster (Full Name, Phone # & ) Team Members (Full Name, Phone # & ) Please read the following, sign & return entry form, along with check made out to NACE / ABC : Mail to: ATTN: NACE / ABC BBQ COOK OFF 3822 S Union Ave. Tacoma, WA All Entries will be dated and assigned a 20X20 space when payment is received Spaces reserved on a first come first serve basis NACE / ABC reserves the right to determine space locations The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) and The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), including it officers, chairmen & members will in no case be responsible for loss, damages, or injury to any person on the premise. Signature of Contestant Date

8 BBQ Checklist Suggestions: BBQ Rigs Cookers Matches Lighter Clicker - Blowtorch Lump Charcoal Lighter fluid Hardwood Logs, Sticks and Chunks, Pellets, Charcoal, Chips Heat-Resistant Gloves Box of Latex gloves Long-handled fork spatula, grill spatula, Tongs, BBQ Sauce Brush Foil Pans Meat Thermometers Plastic Spray Bottles for basting Spray Bottles with water for controlling flames Ice 150 Quart ice chest (with meats for competition wrapped in plastic and put in ice) Spatulas, spoons, measuring cups & spoons All the food for competition Chicken & Pork Flavor box filled with spices, rubs, seasonings, vinegars, etc. 4oz. Portion containers for serving samples Small paper plates Large rolls of plastic wrap and aluminum foil Paper towels Ziplock bags Cloth towels Sauces, marinades, rubs, etc. Knives Aprons Cutting boards Tables Tent (optional) Generator (if electricity is needed no electricity on site) For cleanup Suggestions: Dishwashing liquid Bleach (put one capful of bleach into 1 gallon of water to sanitize the cutting boards and your work areas) Water (Check to see whether water is available at the site before hand) 4"deep disposable aluminum pans Dishrags Paper Towels Kitchen disinfecting wipes Spray cleaner Industrial strength spray degreaser Grill Brush Heavy duty trash bags Shovel (for taking the ashes and leftover charcoal out of the pit) Metal ash bucket Proper Hand Wash Station (as required by health dept.)

9 BBQ Competition / Carnival Staff: Co-Chair: Nems Scarim Co-Chair: Adrielle Manke Committee: All NACE and ABC Board Members & General Membership NACE President: Jill Hassing ABC State Coordinator: Ed Griffin Entry Deadline: June 11 th 2010 Chef s Choice Official Judging Time: 6 pm RULES & REGULATIONS: 1. Spaces will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis 2. Contestants may begin arriving and cooking at noon on June 22 nd All contestants responsible for their own set-up and break-down 4. All contestants must have and post proof of proper health permits for off-site cooking 5. Entry forms are due June 11 th 2010 (please include check made out to NACE / ABC) 6. Tents / Tables provided by individual contestant 7. Each contestant must provide enough food for 100 people a. 4oz samples given to both guests and judges b. Provide enough for 50 people chicken & 50 people Pork 8. All meat MUST BE cooked ON-SITE. Marinating and seasoning meat before transport is permitted 9. Contestants may not share equipment. Each site must have a separate pit and pimaster assigned. 10. Contestants not allowed to sell any BBQ, however, samples and extra BBQ may be given away. 11. Rain or Shine contest will go on. Prepare for all weather conditions. 12. Each team required for clean-up of their space. All hot coal s and ashes should be disposed of properly not on the ground or in the trash cans on premise. 13. The chief cook / pitmaster will be responsible for the conduct of his / her team. 14. Decisions of the committee chairs and judges will be final 15. NACE / ABC, committee members & sponsors will not be liable for theft, damages, or any accidents SCHEDULE: June 22 nd 2010 Early set-up Noon Regular set-up 2pm Gates Open 4pm BBQ Judging 6pm Winners Announced (Both Peoples choice & Judges choice 7pm) o Bragging Rights Trophy s presented o Cash & prizes