Framing the Future through Food, Fun, &...

Framing the Future through Food, Fun, & Philanthropy 2 0 1 6 S P O N S O R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E S

April 8-12, 2016 St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

www.stxfoodandwine.com

1023 Market Street, Christiansted, US Virgin Islands, 00820 * (t) 340.773.9898 * www.stxfoundation.org * www.stxfoodandwine.com

ABOUT THE ST. CROIX FOUNDATION The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience is the annual benefit for the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development, a 501(c)3 civic organization that addresses the socioeconomic needs of the entire US Virgin Islands through our programmatic work in education, historic preservation, community and economic development, public safety, and fiscal sponsorship of smaller nonprofits. For 25 years, the Foundation has been committed to identifying emerging needs in the community and forging innovative solutions by leveraging scarce resources. Nationally recognized by the National School Boards Association, the National Youth Leadership Council, the International Downtown Association and the US Small Business Administration for our comprehensive community development and education work, St. Croix Foundation directs all proceeds from the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience towards high impact projects that benefit the people of our Virgin Islands. For more information about the Foundation's programs, visit www.stxfoundation.org.

F R A M I N G T H E F U T U R E THROUGH FOOD, FUN, AND PHILANTHROPY

The 2016 St. Croix Food & Wine Experience seeks to build and expand strategic

partnerships that open doors for our youth through internship opportunities in key

industries and ensure greater international exposure for the US Virgin Islands. Converging

Food & Philanthropy in a fun-filled series of events, the St. Croix Foundation is Framing

the Future of our community’s economic prosperity and social transformation.

To be part of the Experience, donate, volunteer or sponsor an event today!


WHY IT MATTERS

Sponsors Make a Difference! Named as one of the top 10 international food and wine events by ForbesTravel.com, the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience has raised over $1.5 million for St. Croix Foundation community-based programs for over 10 years. In addition to the charitable work it supports, the event series serves as a vocational pipeline, funding internships with our guest celebrity chefs and partners for local culinary students. And, as a part of the Foundation’s belief in leveraging resources and maximizing impact, the Food and Wine Experience also brings millions of dollars of revenue into the Virgin Islands economy by attracting a growing number of visitors traveling from abroad to “Experience” St. Croix’s culinary diversity and expertise.

Since its inception, proceeds from the Food and Wine Experience have been invested into programs and broadbased initiatives that have netted deep, systemic impact in all of the Foundation’s priority areas. But even with our track record of success, the Territory’s current economic ‘storm’ and its attendant consequences has spurred us to redouble our efforts to support initiatives that will have a direct impact on the economic health of our Community.

YOUR SPONSORSHIP DOLLARS WILL SUPPORT:

PUBLIC SAFETY Recognizing a direct connection between economic growth and public safety, St. Croix Foundation will dedicate significant focus on this priority area in the months ahead. Extending our partnership with the Virgin Islands Police Department to provide resources and support for targeted projects including the upgrade and installation of a state-of-the-art security camera system, and providing flexible support that is responsive to emerging needs. Our goal is to build community ‘confidence’ and incentivize economic activity while deterring the criminal element festering in our community.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT There is a social contract that responsible Corporate Citizens and Civic Organizations in all healthy societies must uphold to ensure a safe place for the most vulnerable members of a Community. St. Croix Foundation is fulfilling our social contract with our at-risk through our Youth Training & Internships Programs. Honing in on what the Foundation has deemed our Territory’s invisible demographic (young men who are often undereducated, unskilled, unemployed and not yet in trouble with the law), we are providing structured and nurturing on-the-job-training opportunities, long-term internships and full-time employment. Through our workforce development programs, the Foundation is connecting our youth, our civic organizations, and local and national corporate partners to create a safety net for the most vulnerable members of our society. And, we are challenging our FWE sponsors to GIVE OUR YOUTH A CHOICE, AND A CHANCE BY BEING A CHAMPION, through your sponsorship of the 2015 Food and Wine Experience!

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Finally, with growing clarity about the inextricable link between a Community’s educational system and its economic capacity to grow, SCFCD is acutely aware of the critical role of highly effective teachers in the overall state of our education system and, in turn, the success of the Territory’s students. A proposed teaching laboratory, currently in development in partnership with the Department of Education, the Board of Education and the University of the Virgin Islands, seeks to provide teacher-training, and will serve as a hub of educational excellence in the Caribbean. IT’S AMBITIOUS. IT’S INNOVATIVE. AND, IT’S NECESSARY.

CONTACT US TODAY AT 340.773.9898 FOR MORE DETAILS ON SPONSORSHIP OR PATRON PACKAGES! All sponsorship dollars are tax deductible by the extent allowable by law.


2016 EVENT LINE UP

April 8 - 12, 2016

Sunset BBQ at the Frederiksted Pier

Friday, April 8 at 6pm

Celebrity chefs share their grilling talents with our local culinary students at one of our hottest events. Held in historic Frederiksted overlooking the water, this unique event allows you the opportunity to meet and mingle with celebrity chefs and enjoy unparalleled views as you dine and dance under the stars.

Cork & Fork Dinner

Friday, April 8 at 5:30pm

Prepared by celebrity chefs and paired with wines presented by visiting vintners, these elegant dinners are prepared for an intimate group of 12-15 guests. Dinners are hosted in stunning private homes, several of which have appeared in national architectural and home decor publications. Call us for information on location.

Wine in the Warehouse

Saturday, April 9 at 6pm

Saturday night brings everyone together for wine tastings with winemakers, cocktail samplings, small bites, and music. The one-night transformation of the warehouse is a beautiful, surprising, and fun Experience for wine lovers. Leeward Island Warehouse

Cuisine on the Green

Sunday, April 10, Tee Time is at 12:30pm

Kick off the week of events and indulge yourself! Combine a favorite pastime with great food and fine spirits. Held at the Carambola Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones course, you will enjoy a lively tournament with tasty bites and drinks at every tee. Non-golfers are invited to tour the tastings via a golf cart. Carambola Golf Club

Gourmet Vintner Dinner

Tuesday, April 12 at 6pm

This sophisticated dining experience pairs a celebrity chef with a renowned wine maker to create the perfect dining Experience. With its gourmet-themed auction and classy atmosphere, the Gourmet Vintner dinner is the perfect event for indulgence and generosity. Location to be announced. Note: For information about A Taste of St. Croix, please email [email protected] directly or visit their website at tasteofstcroix.com!


PLEDGE TODAY! 2016 COMMITMENT FORM

Do Good, Feel Good Sponsoring offers extensive benefits that complement your strategic marketing objectives while also satisfying your philanthropic goals. And because all proceeds from the St. Croix Food and Wine Experience are directed to the Foundation’s nonprofit initiatives, your sponsorship dollars are tax deductible to the extent allowable. The Foundation’s dedicated staff is ready to work with you to ensure your Sponsorship provides enhanced company image by meeting your corporate philanthropic goals. From a Title Sponsor to a Friend, there are a number of ways to accrue a return on your investment while making a measurable difference in your community today!

Thank you! Your contribution helps support the work of the

St. Croix Foundation. Please return this form and

your tax deductible contribution via the email,

mail, or fax listed below.

Sponsor Name _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name _____________________________________________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________ Email __________________________________________

We are proud to sponsor St. Croix Food & Wine Experience with our gift of: o Title sponsorship

o Platinum sponsorship

o Gold Sponsorship

o Bronze

o Friend

o In Kind (please contact us for details!)

o Patron Package (please specify which package)

Payment Options - Confirmations received after February 1, 2016 may not be included in print media.

o Check enclosed. Please make payable to St. Croix Foundation.

o Credit card. Please contact us to make your secure credit card payment.

o Please invoice me. We agree to pay the full amount by _____________________________.

Sponsorship dollars are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

For more information contact us directly at: (Tel) 340.773.9898 • (Fax) 340.773.8727 • [email protected] 1023 Market Street, Christiansted, VI 00820• www.stxfoodandwine.com

Date

Choose the level that fits you best! Title Sponsor: Name on event title, exhibit space, signage

at events, benefits of levels below, and much more!

Platinum $15,000 - $40,000: Branding of one event, signage, social media mentions, advance ticket purchase

Gold $10,000: Logo in collateral, social media acknowledgement, advance ticket purchase

Silver $5,000: Logo in collateral, advance ticket purchase

Bronze $2,500 & Friend $1,000: Advance ticket purchase and acknowledgement in event signage

Patron Packages Epicurean, $4,500: (2) tickets to Gourmet Dinner, Cork and Fork, Sunset BBQ, and Wine in the Warehouse

Foodie, $2,000: (2) tickets to Gourmet Dinner, Sunset BBQ, and Wine in the Warehouse

Party, $800: (2) tickets to Sunset BBQ and Wine in the Warehouse

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