The Phoenix Club of Nashville
2012 Taste of Nashville
In-Kind DonationPackage
Taste of Nashville
The Cannery Ballroom at Mercy Lounge
Friday, November 9, 2012
7 pm to 1:00 a.m.
Potential Partner of the Phoenix Club’s Taste of Nashville:
On behalf of The Phoenix Club of Nashville (PCON), I would like to thank you for your consideration to support Taste of Nashville. Our organization’s members are very excited about continuing our support of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGMT). In our 11 years, we have donated over $870,000 to the local clubs, and we sincerely hope that you will join us in our efforts.
In August of 2011, PCON sponsored 60 Nashville boys and girls to attend YMCA’s Camp Widjiwagan summer camp program and has already pledged to send another group of children to Camp in the Summer of 2012.
In becoming a collaborator of the Taste of Nashville, your company will gain great visibility with a fairly broad audience in the Nashville community and an even greater exposure through our media campaign with SouthComm, Inc. publications (Nashville City Paper, Nashville Scene, Nashville Post, NFocus Magazine). Last year, we had over 700 people attend our event, and we are expecting the same number of attendees this November. A partnership with Taste of Nashville would also expose your brand to our valuable target audience, which consists primarily of successful, young professionals.
Within this package, you will find an overview of The Phoenix Club of Nashville, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee, the Taste of Nashville, and a variety of partnership options. If you have any questions regarding our sponsorship offerings, do not hesitate to contact me.
Once again, I would like to thank you for your time and interest in Taste of Nashville. As we reach toward our one millionth dollar donated, our President for this year has enacted a “Million Dollar Mandate”, and your sponsorship or match funding will help us achieve that goal.
Once again, I would like to thank you for your time and interest in Taste of Nashville.
Best regards,
J. Blake Adams
2012 Taste of Nashville Chairman
(615)335-0408
A. Allen Grant
2012 Taste of Nashville Co-Chairman
(901)361-2545
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Taste of Nashville
- PCON Overview
- 501(C)(3) Letter of Determination
- Board of Directors
- Taste of Nashville
Event Summary
What:“Taste of Nashville” allows Nashville’s great restaurants to take the stage to demonstrate why Nashville has become a premiere culinary city. This annual event provides an opportunity for residents of Nashville to explore the best food and drink from Nashville’s finest restaurants, all in one entertaining venue. For a single fixed ticket price, guests will be treated to the signature dishes of the best restaurants Nashville has to offer, along with full open bar, live entertainment, and special events. All proceeds raised from the event benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee.
The event is organized by the Phoenix Club of Nashville. We are a charitable organization comprised of 25 to 39 year-old professional men in Nashville whose mission is to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee.
Who:Each participating restaurant is provided a station to prepare a dish(s) of their choosing. Current restaurants include: Frothy Monkey, Mere Bulles, Melrose Neighborhood Pub, Noshville, 1808 Grille, Puckett’s Grocery, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Biscuit Love Truck, The Southern, Saffire, Silo Restaurant, Gus’s Chicken, Etch Restaurant, The Local Taco, The Standard, and more to be added. Restaurant lineup will be capped at 30 restaurants.
When:Friday, November 9th, 2012 - 7:00 pm – 1:00 a.m.
Where:The Cannery Ballroom at Mercy Lounge
One Cannery Row, Nashville, TN 37203 (off 8th Ave.)
Attendance: 600+ expected ticketholders
Audience: Nashville’s Young Elite Socialites in the 23-39 year old demographic
Ticket Price: $50 for advance tickets. $65 at the door. VIP tickets for $85.
Marketing / Advertising:
- Facebook Outreach
- Twitter Outreach
- E-Blasts through Emma email service
- Eventbrite ticketing website
- Event signage
We are requesting from Lipman Brothers and their suppliers to provide red and white wine for the full open bar, and if possible any liquor brands. The Cannery Ballroom’s bar will showcase the brands and exclusivity is an option for any suppliers who can donate for our expected number of patrons.
We are also looking to showcase Tennessee Wineries, if possible, and hope that any participating wineries could bring representatives to discuss their wine making process and present marketing materials to patrons either on the main floor or in the VIP area. Tables and linens would be provided for any wineries that wanted to bring representatives, and their setup would be alongside our most popular restaurants.
Our in-kind donation sponsors’ information will be advertised on all Marketing/Advertising efforts with their company logo and/or description (at discretion of sponsor). We are willing to accept any contributions and/or work with you to create an opportunity that meets your needs. Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.
The Taste of Nashville
For the past eleven years, ThePhoenix Club of Nashville has hosted an annual event called “Taste of Nashville”. Last year, Taste of Nashville was hosted at the historic Cannery Ballroom, and each attendee was given the opportunity to sample signature dishes from over 30 local restaurants. In addition, each person could enjoy an open bar and live music from several local bands. Last year’s event was a huge success, as almost 600 people were in attendance. In addition, the event generated over $17,000, which was entirely dedicated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee.
The Phoenix Club of Nashville has already begun capitalizing on last year’s success. This year’s structure will be very similar to the 2011 version and again take place at the historic Cannery Ballroom on Cannery Row. This year’s event will take place on Friday, November 9th from 7 pm – 1:00 am, and the cost of a ticket will be $50 foradvance-purchase general admission and $85 for VIP access. Our board expects more than 600 people will attend in another SOLD OUT event.
To get an idea of the caliber of Nashville restaurant participation, presented below is the list of restaurants from the 2011 Taste of Nashville:
The Phoenix Club of Nashville
73 White Bridge Rd, Suite 103-126
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The Patterson House
Merchants
Paradise Park
Whiskey Kitchen
Tavern
Watermark
Fish & Co.
The Melrose
Noshville
1808 Grille
Mere Bulles
Sperry’s
Boscos
Loveless Event Catering
The Local Taco
The Frothy Monkey
Puckett’s Grocery
Zumi Sushi
Pied Piper Eatery
The Grilled Cheeserie
Hit & Miss Ice Cream
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate
Riffs Fine Street Food
Bravo Gelato
Arnold’s Country Kitchen
Bongo Java
Aquation
The Standard
Virago
Bellaterra Ranch Wines
Jackalope Brewing
Collier & McKeel
Prichard’s Distillery
Simply Naked Wines
The Phoenix Club of Nashville
73 White Bridge Rd, Suite 103-126
Nashville, TN37205
- PCON Overview
About The Phoenix Club of Nashville
The Phoenix Club of Nashville (PCON) is a registered non-profit organization in Nashville, Tennessee that raises money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee. The Phoenix Club was founded in Memphis, TN in 1955, but a few men in the Nashville market started PCON in 1999. Since that time, we have raised over $870,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee, which has proven to make a clear and measurable difference in our community.
In addition to our club’s fundraising aspirations, we provide a social networking setting for successful, young professionals in the Nashville area. The club is represented by only men who range in age from 25-40 years old.
Keeping it Local
It is important to the PCON board of directors that the organization maintains an intense focus on the local communities in which they are active. Although founded in Memphis, TN, our Nashville Chapter earmarks all locally raised funds for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee. That said, the fundraising efforts and subsequent disbursements to beneficiaries are separated; all fundraising that is earned in Nashville stays within our community.
PCON’s Flagship Events
Although there are several smaller fundraisers throughout the year, our organization has historically focused on hosting three “flagship” eventsper year. The Nashville club has hosted its flagship event called “Taste of Nashville” annually for the past 11 years. Last year, the Taste of Nashville was hosted at the historic Cannery Ballroom, and each attendee was given the opportunity to sample signature dishes from over 30 local restaurants. In addition, each person could enjoy an open bar and live music from local band entertainment. Last year’s event was a huge success, as over 600 people were in attendance. In the subsequent pages of this package, you will find more detailed information about the Taste of Nashville.
Last year, the Club began hosting a new summer event titled “Snack for Snacks” which raised funds BGMT’s summer weekend snack program. The inaugural event, held at downtown’s premiere venue Aerial, raised almost $10,000. This year’s event will be held in August.
Perhaps the least glamorous event is our club’s most important. Each year our club has a corporate holiday card sales campaign. Each year, some of Nashville’s most talented artists team up with our club to provide high quality cards for local corporations to spread holiday cheer. Historically, the holiday card campaign has been our club’s largest fundraiser. Despite decreases in corporate expenditures and the ever-growing “green movement”, The Phoenix Club of Nashville enjoyed very high results during last year’s campaign, garnering over $100,000 in greeting card sales.
The Future of PCON
The Phoenix Club of Nashville would like to continue their growth within the Nashville market, as it works towards its goal of raising $1 million since inception by the end of 2013. We would like to increase attendance and profitability for each of the aforementioned “flagship events”, but we also believe there is potential of adding one or two more large fundraising campaigns. In addition, we plan to be more specific about our club’s contribution to the Boys and Girls Club. For example, we earmarked approximately 20% of last year’s contribution for sending children of Boys and Girls Club to summer camp. With those special directions, the Boys and Girls Club will be able to provide several of their deserving children with scholarships to the YMCA’s CampWidjiwagon. It is our hope that the children who are given the camp experience will be impacted in a profound way.
About the Boys and Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee exist to provide boys and girls ages 6 - 18 with a place to learn, grow and succeed. Their club offers five nationally recognized programs:
- Character and Leadership Development
- Education and Career Development
- Health and Life Skills
- The Arts
- Sports, Fitness and Recreation
The BGMT has five locations and reaches over 3,500 youth per year. They operate in Davidson and WilliamsonCounties and are affiliated with the national Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Since 2004, BGMT has seen 100% of their high school seniors graduate high school, and 64% of those seniors enrolled in college. In addition, 100% of the high school members who attended the annual college tour enrolled in college. The BGMT is also a safe haven for many children and their single parents. Roughly 65% of the BGMT’s attendees are from a single parent home, and nearly 85% are economically disadvantaged.
The Phoenix Club of Nashville is well represented on the Board of Directors of the BGMT with two active members on the Board, and the current Chair of BGMT being a PCON alumnus.
- 501(C)(3) Letter of Determination
- Board of Directors
The Phoenix Club of Nashville
73 White Bridge Rd, Suite 103-126
Nashville, TN37205
Steven Elliot
ACS/Xerox – Midas+
President
Brian Adams
McKenzie-Jackson, PLC
VP of Membership
Eric Kimmerling
Lattimore, Black, Morgan, & Cain, P.C.
Treasurer
Thomas Hoy
HCA Healthcare
Past-President
James Story
Story Capital Group, LLC
Director
Clay Jackson
The Entrepreneur Center
EVP & President-Elect
Craft Hayes
Bernard Health
VP of Events
Ryan Darnell
Ingram Barge Co.
Secretary
ChadBlackburn
ACS/Xerox – Midas+
Director
Nate Kenny
Ernst & Young
Director
Caleb Graves
Healthcare Council
VP of Programs
William Liles
The Liles Group – Morgan Stanley
VP of Publicity
Clay Stauffer
Woodmont Christian Church
Chaplan
Anton Jackson
McKenzie Jackson, PLC
Director
Todd Meador
The Entrepreneur Center
Director
The Phoenix Club of Nashville
73 White Bridge Rd, Suite 103-126
Nashville, TN37205
The Phoenix Club of Nashville
73 White Bridge Rd, Suite 103-126
Nashville, TN37205