March Of Dimes Wine Fest 2011

Event Info

Wine Fest, a benefit for the March of Dimes, began as a small gathering of young Kansas City professionals who enjoyed appetizers and wine tasting generously donated by area wine vendors. Over time, this small social gathering grew into a large, exciting fundraising event complete with a silent auction, live entertainment and the Premier Wine Room.

The 23rd Annual Wine Fest will be held Thursday, May 26, 2011 at beautiful Union Station. Proceeds from Wine Fest will benefit the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of all babies. Enjoy food tasting from at least 15 local restaurants, a large selection of wine tasting provided by area vendors, live entertainment by DJ's by Design Ty Brown and silent auction in the Grand Hall of historic Union Station. Photography by Tom Elfter of Thomas Photographic.

After the event, pictures will be available for purchase at www.thomasphotographic.com.

The large silent auction boasts a wide array of items to be offered from 6p.m. to 8:30pm. Join our efforts to raise $100,000 to help the March of Dimes improve the health of all babies.

Guest limit: 800; tickets: $50 each in advance, $60 at the door

The Premier Wine Room, an exclusive party at Wine Fest, offers gourmet food tasting presented by at least six of Kansas City's top restaurants, premier wine tasting and delicious desserts. Premier Wine Room guests will also have access to the main event including the large silent auction and live entertainment by Acoustic Renderings. The room will also feature floral arrangements designed and generously donated by Craig Sole. http://www.craigsoledesigns.com and special design elements by Acronym. Premier Wine Room guests will receive a special goody bag. Tickets to the Premier Wine Room are always in high demand as it has been "sold out" for the past four years.

Guest limit: 150 Tickets; $150 each

Volunteer Leadership

  • Event Chair Couple - David & Nancy Yeamans
  • Honorary Chair Couple - Bill & Denise Quatman
  • Sponsorship Chair - Tom Mentzer
  • Auction Chair - Theresa Thornhill
  • Restaurant Chairs - Heather & Sam Cross
  • Wine & Beverage Chair - Brian Jewell
  • Premier Wine Room Chair - Gerilyn Goeddell
  • Wine Dinner Co-Chairs - Heather Knight and Marci Michnick
  • Promotions Chair - Austin Berke

March of Dimes Staff

  • Hallee Winnie, Community Director of Special Events
  • Catherine Schroeder, State Director of Development
  • Erin Kiekbusch, State Director of Communications and Marketing
  • Ken Jackson, State Director

Benefits to partnering with march of dimes

Social Impact
Donations directly impact March of Dimes programs and grants in the Greater Kansas area. Our programs, research and support impact thousands of local families and countless relatives and friends with a vested interest in this cause.

Awareness
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