EAT Magazine - The British Columbia Hospitality Foundation Founders Dinner II: BC’s culinary elite rally to support their own

The British Columbia Hospitality Foundation, along with hosting Chef Kevin Greehy and the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside, invite you to support the industry’s own at the 2nd annual Founders Dinner on Monday, January 26, 2009.

A culinary fundraising event celebrating the Best of BC: six guest chefs — Melbourne O’Brien (Olympic View Golf Club, Victoria), Rod Butters (Fresco Restaurant, Kelowna), Jeff van Geest (Diva at the Met), Kevin Greehy (Renaissance Vancouver) Bernard Casavant (Sonora Room at Burrowing Owl, Oliver) and Thierry Busset (CinCin Ristorante + Bar) — will prepare six courses featuring BC products, paired with BC wines.

With thanks to the generous support of the event’s founding sponsors, suppliers and attending industry leaders, the Foundation has successfully raised over $250,000 to assist individuals within the hospitality community coping with extraordinary costs arising from a critical medical need. By sponsoring or attending this very important event, you will help the Foundation reach its goal of a $1.5 million endowment fund by 2011.

DATE: Monday, January 26th at 6pm
TICKETS: Founding Sponsor $2500, Individual $400
RSVP and Ticket Purchase: To purchase tickets, call 604.628.9547 or email dawn@bchospitalityfoundation.com

For more info about the BC Hospitality Foundation, visit www.bchospitalityfoundation.com.

Photo: Wild Muskox Tenderloin, Veal Jus Ravioli,
Caramelized Chanterelle Mushroom & Bison Short Rib Risotto,
2006 Sumac Ridge Black Sage Meritage.

ABOUT THE BCHF

The British Columbia Hospitality Foundation is all about the industry coming to the aid of its own, helping people who have given so much of themselves over the years, who now find themselves in dire need — beyond the scope of the usual social safety nets.

The foundation was formed in 2006 to help wine agent Michael J. Willingham pay for a costly surgery and subsequent rehabilitation following a stroke. Michael’s situation highlighted the need to establish a trust fund that could be used as a last-resort safety net for other industry members in need – who may or may not have benefits, be covered by employment insurance, or require assistance beyond traditional medical benefits.

The foundation benefits will cover people in the industry - food suppliers, hoteliers, media, publicists, retailers, vintners and wine sales representatives. It is managed by the board of trustees for the foundation. On the founding board of trustees are Richard Carras, Ken Cretney, Jeannie Crane, Geoffrey Howes, Tim Pawsey, Bing Smith, and Harry McWatters.

GET INVOLVED – HOW YOU CAN HELP?

Any one wishing to support or help the Foundation in any way is encouraged to Harry McWatters. Vancouver Island advisors are being sought.

Contact: Harry McWatters
Chair, BC Hospitality Foundation
250.493.1495
wine@harrymcwatters.com

Source: EAT Magazine

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