The Escondido Rotary Club & Foundation

                                      presents

                  Coeur de Cuisine TM - Vintage 2008

 

 

 

*NEW Coeur de Cuisine Pictures 2008

 

 

Proceeds will benefit charities of the Escondido Rotary Foundation

WHAT

    • The 5th Annual Coeur de Cuisine TM will be an evening "gourmet gala'" featuring cuisine and wine pairings from leading restaurants and wineries throughout North San Diego and the San Diego region.

WHO:

    • Up to 30 renowned local chefs preparing and presenting their signature dishes. San Diego Wineries and Selected Purveyors of Spirits and Beer
    • Up to 500 guests who are Rotarians, business, professional and governmental leaders and friends of our community in fellowship and support of philanthropic objectives and efforts

WHEN:

    • Sunday, March 9, 2008 (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

WHERE:

    • California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Conference Center Salons.

WHY:

    • Proceeds from the evening will benefit charities supported by the Escondido Rotary Foundation a California 501(c)(3) Non-Profit TIN 33-0063533.
    • The Foundation does not serve as a "pass through" for funds nor provide operational fund support for charities or its own operations. Philanthropic support is distributed based on selections from an application and grant process.
    • Increased funding is needed to support projects in 2008 similar to those in 2007:
      • 30 local community projects were selected to receive $40,000 in grants; an additional 20 worthwhile projects for almost $30,000 could not be funded
      • 12 vocational projects promoting education, speech, ethics, service, leadership and scholarships were selected to receive $40,000
      • 3 areas for international support included projects for literacy, water and health, disaster recovery to receive $24,000

DETAILS:

    • This upscale black tie (suggested) social event of the mid-winter season in North San Diego County is limited to 500 guests. All Patrons will enjoy free Valet parking and many exciting cuisines, wine tastings, music and silent auctions.
    • Sponsors will also enjoy a pre-event special tasting of Jacques Cardin VSOP cognacs from Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc., with light hors d'oeuvres presented by Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc. Corporate Chef, Pascal Courtin.

RESERVATIONS:

    • Individual Levels:
      • General Admission -Unreserved seating: $125.00
      • Patron -Reserved Seating: $250.00
      • Sponsor -Reserved Seating & Reception: $300.00
    • Table and Sponsorship Opportunities Available for $1200 and above

CONTRIBUTIONS & PAYMENTS:

    • Credit Card Payments -- on line using the "Buy Ticket" selection at right.
    • OR Mail -- print Ticket or Sponsor form and submit with Credit Card information or Check payable to
      • Escondido Rotary Foundation -  Memo Coeur
      • Escondido Rotary Club, PO Box 1822, Escondido, CA 92033-1822 

FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CALL  760‑432‑6560