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SATURDAY MAY 28, 2016 | 6:00PM
A fundraising gala supporting event partner
and many other community groups
A C U L I NA RY A DV E N T U R E
Welcome to Taste The World
This is a signature Kempenfelt Rotary event hosted at
Since 2009, this one great evening has raised over
Napoleon Home Comfort and aided by our charitable
$350,000 to help our community. That’s what Rotary is
partner, Grove Park Home. Taste the World promises
all about: creating great events that raise funds to help
great food, perfect beverage pairings and special new
our community! There are lots of ways for you to help;
features. Music is a definite highlight with new features
cash sponsorships, partners with in-kind gifts, auction
added annually. Expect even more value for our guests
items and Restaurant participation. Read on for more
and an incredible audience for our sponsors.
information and thank you for considering joining us at
Taste the World is a Culinary Adventure. Guests enjoy a
what has become the “must attend food event in Barrie.”
global tasting experience while traveling around the
beautiful Napoleon Home Comfort retail store. At least
About our Sponsors:
10 local restaurants graciously donate their staff and
We understand you want value for your sponsorship
incredible cuisine representing countries from around the
dollar. We start early creating marketing materials that
world. Each station is enhanced with a beer or wine pairing
feature our sponsors already onboard. Then we contin-
from our beverage sponsors. We also have silent and
ue to update our print, web and social media acknowl-
live auctions, a great Emcee, incredible music and lots
edging our new sponsors and partners. You will be in
of wonderful features to add value for more than 400 guests.
good company.
T HE K E M P E NF E LT R OTARY C LUB HA S PROUDLY SUPPORTED THE
F O L L OW ING GR O UP S THROUGH C OM M UNITY EV ENTS...
B a r r i e Fo o d B a n k
Gro c e ry A s s is tance Program
M ady C entre
B i g B r ot h e rs / B ig S is te rs
Hos pice Simcoe
Rock 95 Toy Drive
C hr i s tm a s C h e e r
M acLaren A rt Gallery
Royal C anadian Legion
E a s te r S e a ls
R oya l Victoria Regional
Health C entre
Salvation A rmy
G e or g ia n C o lle g e
...A ND SO M A NY M ORE
TASTE THE WORLD
Gilda’s C lub
Sponsors
Level One Sponsor | $5000 and above|
Partners:
This top sponsorship comes value packed. Prominent logo
Every event needs great partners. From donations of
placement on all print media. Social Media welcome
auction prizes to services and labour; we need your
and web links with monthly updates. Logo and Hotlink on
help. Taste The World features a silent and live auction
event website. Acknowledgement in all press releases and
and all the proceeds support the community. Donated
media interviews. See our marketing plan on the back
features such as stage support and audio visual help go
page about how we take advantage of all promotional
a long way to improving our bottom (charitable) line.
opportunities. Product placement consideration at the
Call us to talk about what you would like to do, how
beautiful Napoleon Home Comfort retail center. Your
your company can help and to find out what we can do
company logo is featured throughout the venue and on
for you... our valued partners. You deserve some of the
the highly recognizable Taste the World posters. VIP
great perks as our cash sponsors and our creative team
parking and eight complimentary tickets.
will work with your company to ensure your exposure
is unique and well valued. We look forward to hearing
from you.
Restaurant and Beverage Partners:
Level Two Sponsor | $3500 and above|
Join our supporters as a level two sponsor and have your
company logo featured on the event poster, program and
more. Your logo will appear on our website and our
social media team will ensure you get a warm welcome,
weblink and monthly updates. At the event, your company will be visible as a Feature Sponsor and you will be
given six complimentary tickets.
This event would not be possible without our
incredible restaurants and beverage suppliers. This is an
important commitment and we try to make it as easy as
possible. We need you and your food. Tapas size
portions of your cuisine representing your assigned
country. You will have an 8’ skirted table and all the
plates, cutlery and napkins that you require. And up to
400 potentially new customers too! You will be listed
on our posters, programs, social media and signage at
the event. Our beverage partners will provide samples
of beer or wine at each station. We provide the sampling
Level Three Sponsor | $1500 and above|
glasses and a volunteer to serve the beverage. We will
This sponsorship will feature your company logo on our
ensure you are featured in our event photography that
event poster and on our website along with a link to your
you can use on your own websites and marketing.
company’s site. Our Facebook page will welcome your
There are many ways you may want to enhance your
company and monthly announcements will feature your
presence such as auction prizes. Our creative team will
sponsorship. Two complimentary tickets are included so
help you with these ideas. We promise you will have a
that you can enjoy this great evening.
wonderful experience.
TASTE THE WORLD
Our Marketing Plan
Taste The World is fortunate to receive incredible support from local media sponsors. In keeping with Kempenfelt Rotary’s
commitment to keep dollars in charitable pockets, we are grateful that all media is supplied to us at no charge. To provide
our sponsors with great value we are committed annually to the following Marketing Plan:
Public Awareness
The following media will be contacted with monthly press releases and public service announcements that may include
Event Launch, Major Sponsor Announcements, Chef’s Photos, Event Schedules and more.
Orillia Today
• Goodlife Magazine
• Barrie Advance
• Innisfil Journal
•
Rogers TV
• SNAP Barrie
• Barrie Examiner
• CTV 2
•
Kicx FM 105.9
• chay today @ 931
• B101
• KOOL Fm 107.5
•
Rock 95 95.7
• The Dock 104.1
•
Social Networking
FACEBOOK & WEBSITE: Press releases, photos and news will be uploaded in a timely manner to increase our reach for
guests and to promote our valued Sponsors. View www.tastetheworldbarrie.com and LIKE us on Facebook
to view our efforts in this important field.
COMMUNITY CALENDARS: Taste The World is listed on the major on-line community calendars; City of Barrie, Barrie
Public Library, Simcoe.com and various Print, Television & Radio calendars.
NETWORKING: We have an army of Rotary ambassadors who work diligently to promote Taste The World at various
business meetings, events and trade shows. It is important to us that we mention our sponsors as often as we can.
POSTERS: Distributed at the following locations: Restaurants, Sponsors, strategic Community locations and offices of
members of Rotary Clubs.
Advertising
PRINT: Specific and recognized ads will be supplied to event sponsor Metroland Media Group including Goodlife Magazine
and Barrie Advance. Generic ads will be supplied to all media to generate awareness with three targeted messages… Sponsor
& Donation, Ticket Sales and Sponsor Thank You.
RADIO: Taste The World welcomes local radio support and works closely with these groups to create PSA’s and chair advertising.
TELEVISION: Interested television sponsors work with our committee to create event promotion that offers even more value
to our sponsors.
A C U L I NA RY A DV E N T U R E
We appreciate your support and want to make each partner’s experience exceptional. Our committee will work with your company to
ensure your specific needs are met and that you receive great value for your commitment. We welcome you to Taste the World and
hope to see you at the event to thank you personally. Save the date: May 28th, 2016
Contact Us
Committee Chair: Kempenfelt Rotary, Ian Toms 705-727-4700 or ian.toms@td.com
Event Tickets: Call Grove Park Home 705-726-1003 Ext. 0 or www.tastetheworldbarrie.com
Food & Beverage and Sponsor Inquiries: Linda Muszynski 705-627-2218 or lindam@groveparkhome.on.ca
Public Relations and Media: Heather Forde 705-816-3557 or heatherforde33@gmail.com
For other event inquiries please contact Ian Toms or Linda Muszynski