Vendemmia International Wines and the Calgary Health Trust proudly present The Great Italian Wine Encounter 2014 Gala Auction January 30, 2014, 6:00 pm, Fairmont Palliser Crystal Ballroom The Fairmont Palliser will be the gathering place for one of Calgary s most prestigious fundraisers. The event will host fourteen of Italy s greatest winemakers, wine critic and author Matt Kramer, fifty outstanding wines, great food and great friends. Enjoy this stand-up cocktail style, live and silent auction evening while you speak to the winemakers, or just share a glass or two of wine with your friends! $500 per person Making a difference The Great Italian Wine Encounter (GIWE) is committed to supporting Foothills Medical Centre reach new heights in patient care. GIWE continues to celebrate the enormous success that this event has contributed to health care in Canada. The goal of GIWE events is to raise money for Foothills Medical Centre, helping it advance as a world-class quaternary care facility, including a Level 1 trauma centre and highly specialized services for people across Western Canada. Matt Kramer Described as one of the more perceptive and entertaining wine writers, GIWE is delighted to once again welcome wine critic Matt Kramer author of, among others, Making Sense of Italian Wine, and regular contributor to Wine Spectator. Matt brings over thirty-three years of expertise in the wine business and is excited to share his insights on Italy s most sumptuous wines. Women of Wine Luncheon January 31, 2014, 12:00 pm, Fairmont Palliser Alberta Room Hosted by wine critic Matt Kramer and designed for Calgary s successful business women, this luncheon will host some of the most prominent women in the wine business conversing with their female counterparts in Calgary. This event allows open dialogue on a variety of international issues important to women; motherhood, career and daily challenges, all while enjoying some of the wines produced by the Italian women of wines. This world-class lunch adds to the magic of a Friday afternoon off with the girls. $200 per person Grand Pairing Dinner January 31, 2014, 6:30 pm, Teatro Restaurant Exclusive opportunity for Grand Cru sponsors This rare event is for those individuals who will appreciate some of Italy s most sought after and rare wines, all accompanied by an extraordinary culinary presentation. Teatro Restaurant will be the host venue for one of the most memorable evenings of a lifetime. You will be accompanied by a well respected winemaker, to discuss, laugh and indulge in an excitement of the senses. A wine lover s dream! $500 per person value
Sponsorship Opportunities Grand Cru sponsorship package $12,000* *Limited packages available Twelve (12) complimentary tickets to attend the Gala Auction Eight (8) complimentary tickets to attend the Women of Wine Luncheon Four (4) complimentary tickets to attend the Grand Pairing Dinner exclusive to Grand Cru sponsors only Two (2) complimentary tickets to attend the meet the winemakers Sponsor Recognition Reception at Mercato Corporate name recognition as a Grand Cru sponsor in formal verbal thank you expressed to all in attendance at the events Corporate name recognition as a Grand Cru sponsor in post-event thank you ad and letter to guests Corporate name recognition on sponsor board at Gala Auction*, Women of Wine Luncheon* and Grand Pairing Dinner* Gala Auction sponsorship $6,000 Ten (10) complimentary tickets to attend the Gala Auction Two (2) complimentary tickets to attend the meet the winemakers Sponsor Recognition Reception at Mercato Corporate name recognition as a Gala Auction sponsor in formal verbal thank you expressed to all in attendance at the event Corporate name recognition as a Gala Auction sponsor in post-event thank you ad and letter to guests Corporate name recognition on sponsor board at the Gala Auction* Women of Wine sponsorship $2,500 Table of eight (8) complimentary tickets to attend the Women of Wine Luncheon Corporate name recognition as a Women of Wine sponsor in formal verbal thank you expressed to all in attendance at the event Corporate name recognition as a Women of Wine sponsor in post-event thank you ad and letter to guests Corporate name recognition on sponsor board at the Women of Wine Luncheon* *time permitting For more information please contact Nicole Janke with the Calgary Health Trust at 403-943-0619 or GIWE@calgaryhealthtrust.ca
2014 SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT Date: Company Name (Sponsor): Company Contact: Address: City/Prov: PC: Phone: Fax: E-mail: On behalf of the Calgary Health Trust, I am delighted that your firm (hereafter known as Sponsor) has agreed to support the Great Italian Wine Encounter 2014. Please acknowledge the following terms of the sponsorship by signing one copy of this letter and returning it to the address below. 1. This agreement indicates the Sponsor s commitment to support the Great Italian Wine Encounter 2014 as a: O $12,000 Grand Cru sponsor O $6,000 Gala Auction sponsor O $2,500 Women of Wine sponsor The contact named above has the authority to follow through on this agreement on behalf of the sponsor company. 2. Receipt of this completed agreement form by the Calgary Health Trust is confirmation of the Sponsor s support of the event as set out above. Upon receipt of the form, the Calgary Health Trust will send an invoice for payment of the sponsorship amount and the Sponsor is to provide such funds to the Calgary Health Trust no later than two weeks prior to the event. 3. As a supporter of the Great Italian Wine Encounter 2014, the Sponsor will be entitled to receive the rights and benefits outlined in the accompanying sponsor benefits document. Please refer to the sponsor benefits document for a detailed listing. These benefits can not be activated until this signed agreement is received by the Calgary Health Trust. Please note that sponsorship fees are non-refundable and not eligible for a tax receipt. 4. This agreement shall become binding upon receipt of a signed copy and subsequent follow up by the Calgary Health Trust. Thank you for your generous support. Sponsor Contact: Date: Calgary Health Trust: Date: Contact: Nicole Janke, Events & Lotteries P: 403-943-0619 F: 403-943-0629 E: GIWE@calgaryhealthtrust.ca Calgary Health Trust, 800-11012 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6A5
TICKET ORDER FORM Date: Contact Name: Company: Address: City/Prov: PC: Phone: Fax: Email: Gala Auction January 30, 2014, 6:00 pm, Fairmont Palliser Crystal Ballroom # of tickets @ $500 each = Women of Wine Luncheon January 31, 2014 12:00 pm, Fairmont Palliser Alberta Room # of tickets @ $200 each = Tickets purchased on behalf of: Company Individual Method of Payment Visa MasterCard Amex Chq (Please make cheque payble to Calgary Health Trust Great Italian Wine Encounter) Invoice Cardholder Name: Card #: Expiry Date: Signature: Declaration As Agent, I,, am enclosing payment on behalf of the following person(s) who are the beneficial owners of the tickets and are the rightful donors to whom any official income tax receipt should be issued. Name: # of tickets: Amount: Address: Tickets can also be purchased online at www.calgaryhealthtrust.ca/giwe If you have any questions or require more information please contact Nicole Janke at 403-943-0619 or GIWE@calgaryhealthtrust.ca Tax receipts will be issued in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency Regulations