TasteBuds Committee Meeting - 8.11.20

with a Twist!

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FOOD,

FRI ENDSHI PS

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COCKTAI L S

ABOUT BEST BUDDIES

WE NEED YOU NOW, MORE THAN EVER‌ Many people with IDD have been profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cut off from school or community relationships, they can be particularly vulnerable to the emotional

and logistical difficulties of social isolation with IDD are overlooked during times of public emergency, as they are often not in a position to advocate for themselves.

I S PA R T OUR 2020 G0AL IS TO RAISE $48,000

OF OUR SOLUTION.

ABOUT TA S T E B U D S A unique tasting event featuring talented chefs from around the area serving signature dishes.

The chefs team up with a

buddy pair, who serves as the “sous chef� for the evening.

A B O U T TA S T E B U D S W I T H A T W I S T F R I D AY, N O V E M B E R 1 3 , 2 0 2 0 â—? 6 : 3 0 - 9 : 3 0 P M

FA M I LY O P T I O N : A drive-in movie style event featuring a no-contact drive

through with food samples from local restaurants, an online silent auction, a special presentation on the big screen, and a screening of Disney’s Ratatouille.

A D U LT S O N LY OPTION

Nelly’s Echo

A select group of individuals who have committed to doing some fundraising leading up to the event, in effort to

move our mission forward.

Individual

fundraising pages will be set up on the Ta s t e B u d s w e b s i t e a n d t h e y ’ l l b e a b l e t o personalize and send to their networks to sell tickets and collect donations.

They will be recognized during the presentation and the person who raises the most will earn a prize.

TICKET PRICING 1.

Ta s t e b u d s A t H o m e V I P P a c k a g e

2.

Ta s t e b u d s A t T h e M o v i e s V I P P a c k a g e

3.

Ta s t e b u d s A t T h e M o v i e s P a c k a g e

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General Admission Movie Package

TA S T E B U D S AT H O M E

V I P PA C K A G E $150 (serves 2 adults, 21+) Includes food samples from several local restaurants, alcohol, restaurant coupons, and other goodies. Plus, you’ll have exclusive access to a VIP Zoom Party featuring demos from local chefs, tips from a sommelier & drink mixologist, prize drawings, a silent auction, and a private show with Nelly’s Echo of NBC’s The Voice.

TA S T E B U D S AT T H E M O V I E S V I P PA C K A G E |$ 1 5 0 p e r c a r Includes a parking spot at the drive-in movies, food samples from several local restaurants, 4 cans of soda, restaurant coupons, and other goodies. Also includes packaged alcohol (for 2 adults, 21+ only) to enjoy at home after the movie and access to view a recording of the VIP Zoom Party at your convenience.

Consumption of alcohol on site at the movie is prohibited.

TA S T E B U D S AT T H E M O V I E S PA C K A G E | $ 1 2 0 p e r c a r Includes a parking spot at the drive-in movies, food samples from several local restaurants, 4 cans of soda, restaurant coupons, and other goodies

G E N E R A L A D M I S S I O N M O V I E PA C K A G E $85 per car Includes parking spot, popcorn, other light snacks, and 4 bottled waters

Location Prospects

OPTION 1:

McCormick

OPTION 2:

State Fairgrounds

Restaurant Partners

Additional Revenue

ONLINE AUCTION

AREAS OF SUPPORT… SUGGEST VENUE IDEAS

 CONTACT RESTAURANTS PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP LEADS SPREAD AWARENESS – SELL TICKETS! BECOME A MISSION MOVER (or nominate one)  SHARE SECURITY/POLICE CONTACTS SUGGEST NIGHT-OF VOLUNTEERS SECURE AUCTION ITEMS HELP PLAN LOGISTICS

 SECURE IN -KIND DONAT IONS (traffic cones, masks, gloves, boxes/trays for food)

Thank You!