Dear Community Supporter, Colleague, and Friend,
Greetings! I hope this finds you well. Friday, October 13th, 2023, we will host our annual M.E.N.U.S. (Mentoring & Educating Nevada’s Upcoming Students) 2023 to benefit the Epicurean Charitable Foundation. This memorable evening will feature an exclusive dine-around at the iconic SAHARA Las Vegas, highlighted by an array of premium beverages and freshly-prepared dishes from many of the finest chefs and restaurants in the city.
We are so grateful for your support, as your generosity enables us to make a profound difference in the lives of our students. The Epicurean Charitable Foundation supports students who are pursuing careers within the hospitality industry by providing scholarships and one-on-one mentoring by industry leaders. Since our inception, we have distributed over $2.3 million in scholarship monies allowing our scholars to attend the institution of higher learning of their choice. In addition to the financial support, our students receive personal guidance, mentoring, and unique employment opportunities from some of the most renowned hospitality executives in the world.
We would appreciate a donation of an item and/or package for the silent auction portion of our fundraiser.
We hope we can count on your support for ensuring the success of this event. As a donor, you will be recognized in the silent auction online listing, an online newsletter blast and signage displayed that evening. Please respond by September 6th, 2023. Attached is the auction item form for M.E.N.U.S. 2023. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions and/or concerns. We understand that times are challenging now and appreciate your consideration.
Best regards,
Colleen Birch
Chairwoman of ECF
COO Fontainebleau
M.E.N.U.S. 2023 Sponsorship Levels
PRESENTING SCHOLARSHIP $100,000
Your $100,000 donation is the equivalent of providing three ECF students’ full ride tuition scholarships to UNLV for four years.
VIP entry for 50 and a VIP reserved lounge area at M.E.N.U.S.
Mentorship Matters*- VIP table for 10 and full-page, prominently
displayed, color ad in event programLuxe beverage service at private VIP area in M.E.N.U.S.
Early registration
One suite at venue- event night only
Booth/display opportunities
Industry exclusivity
Premier logo placement on ECF website homepage and emailed newsletters
Prominent logo featured throughout the event
Complimentary VIP table for you and your guests at the official M.E.N.U.S. after-party
Logo on all event promotional materials, save the date email and invitation**
Company or family named scholarship
Naming opportunity- Company name becomes a part of the M.E.N.U.S. marquee. Example: “Epicurean Charitable Foundation’s M.E.N.U.S. presented by Your Corporation”
PLAT SCHOLARSHIP $50,000
Your $50,000 donation is the equivalent to sending an ECF student to attend any in-state culinary or out-of-state hospitality university.
VIP entry for 35 and a VIP reserved lounge area at M.E.N.U.S.
Mentorship Matters*- VIP table for 10 and full-page, prominently
displayed, color ad in event programLuxe beverage service at private VIP area in M.E.N.U.S.
Early registration
One suite at venue- event night only
Booth/display opportunities
Premier logo placement on ECF website and emailed newsletters
Prominent logo featured throughout the event
Complimentary VIP table for you and your guests at the official M.E.N.U.S. after-party
Logo on all event promotional materials, save the date email and invitation**
GOLD SCHOLARSHIP $35,000
Your $35,000 donation is the equivalent of sending an ECF student to UNLV for four years, complete with tuition, books, and fees.
VIP entry for 25 and a VIP reserved lounge area at M.E.N.U.S.
Mentorship Matters*- VIP invitation for 4 and full-page, prominently
displayed, color ad in event programLuxe beverage service at private VIP area in M.E.N.U.S.
Early registration
Name recognition on event website and emailed newsletters
Significant logo featured throughout the event
Complimentary VIP table for you and your guests at the official M.E.N.U.S. after-party
Logo on all event promotional materials
SILVER SCHOLARSHIP $15,000
Your $15,000 donation is the equivalent of sponsoring two ECF students’ tuition to UNLV for one year.
Entry for 20 into M.E.N.U.S.
Mentorship Matters*- Invitation for 2 and half-page ad in event program
Name recognition on website and on emailed newsletters
Complimentary access into the official M.E.N.U.S. after-party
Logo recognition at event
BRONZE SCHOLARSHIP $5,000
Your $5,000 donation is the equivalent of contributing to one ECF student’s tuition to UNLV for one year.
Entry for 10 into M.E.N.U.S.
Mentorship Matters*- Invitation for 2 and name recognition in event program
Complimentary access into the official M.E.N.U.S. after-party
Name recognition on website and emailed newsletters
INDIVIDUAL TICKET $500
Your $50,000 donation is the equivalent to sending an ECF student to attend any in-state culinary or out-of-state hospitality university.
Entry for 1 to the dine-around
*Mentorship Matters VIP event to take place in winter 2024.
**If commitment is made prior to printing deadline.
Learn More About ECF M.E.N.U.S.
Click below to watch a video and learn more about the Epicurean Charitable Foundation and the ECF M.E.N.U.S. experience!
Click Here to download the ECF M.E.N.U.S. 2023 Sponsorship Packet
For more information, please contact Melissa Arias at 702.932.5098, melissa@ecflv.org or visit the ECF website at www.ecflv.org.
