A TASTE OF HAWAII 2016

A Taste of Hawaii 2016

2nd ANNUAL A TASTE OF HAWAII
HOSTED BY MLB ALL-STAR KURT SUZUKI & CELEBRITY CHEF ALAN WONG

DATE/TIME: Sunday, January 17, 2016 from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
PRIVATE VIP COCKTAIL RECEPTION: 5:00 pm-5:30 pm
CELEBRITY MC: Kanoa Leahey, sports reporter for KHON-TV
VENUE: Four Seasons Maui, 3900 Wailea Alanui Drive, HI 96753

PROGRAM DETAILS

A Taste of Hawaii is a tropical themed fundraising gala with a chic ambiance to benefit the Kurt Suzuki Family Foundation. MLB All-Star, Kurt Suzuki in partnership with celebrity chef, Alan Wong from the Food Network, will host an evening of fine culinary experiences and entertainment from Willie K. A Taste of Hawaii will bring local celebrity chefs and various professional athletes together for an evening of first class entertainment. Alan Wong and four celebrity chefs will host their own gourmet food stations each paired with a Major League Baseball player or professional athlete to serve our guests.

PURPOSE

Proceeds from A Taste of Hawaii will help raise funds for the Kapi’olani Medical Center, Pediatric Cancer Division. Kapi’olani Medical Center remains steadfast in their promise to educate the pediatricians for the next generation, participate actively in scientific discovery and improvement, partner and collaborate will all entities involved in pediatric services and above all, care for the children in the State of Hawaii.

A Taste of Hawaii charity event will also support the National Kidney Foundation. Kidney disease is very prevalent in these areas along with a lack of basic supplies and teaching materials supporting the knowledge of prevention and maintenance of the disease. The monies raised will make a tremendous impact on the lives of those affected with Kidney disease. Kurt’s father Warren Suzuki, who is a stage 4 kidney cancer survivor and has been in remission for seven years. Renee's sister, Tricia Vignery battles with a chronic kidney disease, FSGS Nephrotic Syndrome, but has been in remission for two years.

Individual Tickets Now On Sale

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS - $300.00

One (1) reserved seat to attend A Taste of Hawaii
One (1) autographed item from Kurt Suzuki

Sponsorship Levels

TITLE SPONSOR - $15,000.00

Recognition as exclusive and official Title Sponsor of the 1st Annual, A Taste of Hawaii hosted by Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong.
Special recognition by Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong as the Title Sponsor in all media interviews (television, radio and print).
Special acknowledgement and award presented by Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong during the program for A Taste of Hawaii
Two (2) reserved tables for a total of twenty (20) guests to attend A Taste of Hawaii
Ten (10) invitations to attend private cocktail reception with Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong
One (1) autographed Kurt Suzuki jersey
One (1) autographed cookbook from Alan Wong
Meet and greet and photo opportunity with Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong for 10 company representatives and or guests
Recognition as a Title Sponsor in all related promotional materials such as:

Logo/Name displayed on large rotating projection screen during event
Prominent Logo on “Step and Repeat” Media Banner
Event Program – full color page inside cover in the event program advertisement
Company name listed in title of the event
Corporate identification in all press releases
Logo/Name inclusion on invitations and all event print collateral
Logo/Name inclusion on the official Kurt Suzuki Family Foundation website www.kurtsuzukifamilyfoundation.org
Acknowledgement and banner recognition at event
Logo/name on podium at awards

GRAND SLAM SPONSOR - $10,000.00

Recognition as official Grand Slam Sponsor for A Taste of Hawaii
Acknowledgement and recognition by Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong as a Grand Slam Sponsor in all media interviews (television, radio and print)
Special acknowledgement and award presented by Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong during the program for A Taste of Hawaii
Two (2) reserved tables for a total of twenty (20) guests to attend A Taste of Hawaii
Five (5) invitations to attend private cocktail reception with Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong
One (1) autographed Kurt Suzuki bat
One (1) autographed cookbook from Alan Wong
Meet and greet and photo opportunity with Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong for 5 company representatives and or guests
Recognition as a Grand Slam Sponsor in all related promotional materials such as:

Logo/Name displayed on large rotating projection screen during event
Prominent Logo on “Step and Repeat” Media Banner
Event Program – full color page in the event program advertisement
Corporate identification in select press releases
Logo/Name inclusion on invitations and all event print collateral
Logo/Name inclusion on the official Kurt Suzuki Family Foundation website
Acknowledgement and banner recognition at event

HOME RUN SPONSOR - $5,000.00

Recognition as official Homerun Sponsor for A Taste of Hawaii
Acknowledgement and recognition by Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong as a Homerun Sponsor in select media interviews (television, radio and print)
Special acknowledgement by Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong during the program for A Taste of Hawaii
One (1) reserved table for a total of ten (10) guests to attend A Taste of Hawaii
Two (2) invitations to attend private cocktail reception with Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong
One (1) autographed item from Kurt Suzuki
One (1) autographed item from Alan Wong
Meet and greet and photo opportunity with Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong for 2 company representatives and or guests
Recognition as a Homerun Sponsor in all related promotional materials such as:

Logo/Name displayed on large rotating projection screen during event
Event Program – full color page in the event program advertisement
Corporate identification in select press releases
Logo/Name inclusion on select invitations and select event print collateral
Logo/Name inclusion on the official Kurt Suzuki Family Foundation website

MAJOR LEAGUE SPONSOR - $3,500.00

Recognition as Major League Sponsor for A Taste of Hawaii
Special acknowledgement by Kurt Suzuki and Alan Wong during the program for A Taste of Hawaii
One (1) reserved table for a total of ten (10) guests to attend A Taste of Hawaii
One (1) autographed item from Kurt Suzuki
One (1) autographed item from Alan Wong
Recognition as a Major League Sponsor in all related promotional materials such as:

Logo/Name displayed on large rotating projection screen during event
Event Program – full color page in the event program advertisement
Logo/Name inclusion on the official Kurt Suzuki Family Foundation website

CONTACT: For information, please contact Kaitlyn Bruce at MVP Sports Group at 310-525-3755 or via email at kaitlynb@mvpsportsgroup.com
The Kurt Suzuki Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible.