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Mark your calendar!The next Champagne and Chocolat Culinary Gala will be September 5, 2008
Dear Friends and Supporters of the Culinary Arts, In celebration of our sixth Champagne & Chocolat Gala, we would like to extend to you our deepest gratitude for your continuous support and commitment to our charity. Since 2001, the Culinary Endowment has provided $160,000 in tuition scholarships to 125 deserving students, allowing them to pursue a career in the Culinary Arts. The 2008 Champagne & Chocolat Culinary Gala will be held Friday, September 5, at the Houston Country Club. This black-tie gourmet dinner will include a champagne reception, silent and live auction, CanCan entertainment, music and dancing. The French Ambassador to the United States Pierre Vimont is Honorary Chair. Consul General Pierre Grandjouan is the Distinguished Guest. Mistress of Ceremonies is Shara Fryer. All proceeds benefit the Culinary Endowment & Scholarship, a non-profit organization, which supports high quality culinary education for Chef-students of merit. As an underwriter, you will be invited to the Kick-Off Party on May 14th at the Culinary Institute Alain & Marie LeNotre. You will also receive special benefits, including recognition in the Gala program, invitations, and press releases. New this year, top table sponsors will enjoy, either a five-course food and wine pairing dinner for 10 at Masraff’s, Kiran’s Restaurant, or a specially prepared dinner for 10 at the Culinary Institute Alain & Marie LeNotre. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Kindly complete the enclosed Donor Form and return it at your earliest convenience. For more information, please call 713-692-0077 #16, or e-mail mlenotre@culinaryinstitute.edu . On behalf of the Gala Committee, our heart-felt thanks for supporting the Culinary Endowment & Scholarship. 2007 DonorsLive Auction Donors Buckhorn Ranch & Lake Bob Cress Gallery Rive Gauche Revana Winery Alain & Marie LeNotre Dennis Steger Thornwood Gallery Jim Wise Silent Auction Donors Alden Houston Hotel - *17 Restaurant Alley Theatre American-Nordic Trading Co. Art in the City Artist David DuBois Artist Mary Wallace Backstreet Café, Hugo's & Prego BB1 Classic Bob Cress Carmelo's Ristorante Cavatore Italian Restaurant Central Market H.E.B. CHANEL Boutique Chantal Cookware Corp. Christine Meeker Photographers ComedySportz Cosmetic & General Dentistry of West U Culinary Institute Alain & Marie LeNotre Dunbar Galleries FBMA French-American Chamber of Commerce Gabriel Tran Photography Gina Theffo – Cake Designer Hal Martin's Watch & Jewelry Co. Houston Aeros Charities Houston Astros Houston Grand Opera Houston Symphony I W Marks Jewelers Innovative Images Photography Joana Tagaropulos Joseph Holland - Designer Joseph Phelps Vineyards Katina & Monty McDannald Kohle Hermann Le Jardiniere Florist Lexis Florist Mark's American Cuisine Matthew Goff - Registered Investment Advisor Messina Hof Winery & Resort Paula Sutton & Bill Gross Pheasant Ridge Winery Port Mansfield Richard's Liquors & Fine Wines Shade Restaurant Skin Renaissance Laser Center St. Regis Hotel - Remington Restaurant Suzy Smith Taste of Texas Restaurant The Lodge at Bayou Bend TODAI Restaurant Tovas Day Spa Vintage Systems Inc. Western Table Manners – Sallymoon Benz |
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Culinary Endowment and Scholarship, Inc |
Phone: 713.692.0077 |