April 5, 2012
The Hotel at Auburn University
An Unforgettable Experience Awaits ...
An Unforgettable Experience Awaits April 5, 2012
5:30 Reception, Live Cooking Demonstrations,
Meet & Taste with Chefs and Wine Makers, Silent Auction
7:00 Dinner, A Chef-Guided Culinary Journey, Award Presentation
and Live Auction
Symbolized by the pineapple since American colonial times, hospitality is the key ingredient for students, graduates, and educators in Auburn Universitys Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRMT) program. We concentrate on service excellence, social and ethical responsibility and diversity in a practically oriented and intellectually challenging learning environment.
Since 1992, HRMT has staged a formal benefit dinner and silent auction as our annual signature event for the program. This year, we continue our tradition of excellence by hosting The Hospitality Gala under the direction of Dr. Alecia C. Douglas, Assistant Professor and Mr. Hans van der Reijden, Managing Director, of Hotel Operations & Educational Initiatives at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.
Guided by a team of experienced hotel professionals in management areas such as sales, marketing, catering, culinary, and operations, students effectively plan, organize, execute, and facilitate the event. Funds raised from the event support educational development initiatives for both HRMT students and faculty. Examples of initiatives include: student attendance at hospitality conferences and tradeshows, study tour programs, graduate student travel to research conferences, support for visiting professors and faculty development opportunities.
It is our pleasure to create fond memories each spring for our guests and we look forward to hosting you. Join us 5:30pm on March 31st, 2011 at the Hotel at Auburn University for The Hospitality Gala: An International Affair. We have designed this website for you to learn more about our impressive annual event, those behind its planning, and for you to share with us your thoughts. Do enjoy The Hospitality Gala online experience!
The Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRMT) program currently supports an undergraduate degree, a masters degree and a doctoral degree as well as conducts local and state-wide research projects. We are committed to graduating students of unparalleled quality for the hospitality and tourism industries by delivering a unique educational experience. We are also committed to fostering an environment of excellence for our faculty to deliver high levels of productivity that supports the ever changing hospitality industry.
The Hospitality Gala is just one of the ways for us to raise funds to meet these commitments. Proceeds raised will help to enhance the educational initiatives of the HRMT program. The success of our annual fundraising event would simply not be possible without the overwhelming generosity and support received from friends of our program and the many local, national and international companies.
Whether you are a business or an individual, you can contribute to HRMT through The Hospitality Gala by donating an item(s) to our live auction and/or silent auction. You could also contribute by purchasing a gala table sponsorship. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor/donor please contact us at 334-844-1434 or email us at thehospitalitygala_auburn.edu.
Online Ticket and Table Purchases Begin Monday February 13, 2012
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS - $125 Per Person
MAGNUM TABLE - $1,500 Sponsor Level
JEROBOAM TABLE - $5,000 Sponsor Level
SOVEREIGN TABLE - $10,000 Sponsor Level
THE AUCTION TEAM
The objective of the Auction Team is to secure enviable travel and leisure package donations the are of exceptional value to our guests by engaging and interacting with sponsors/donors. Brocheures, slideshows, and videos promoting live and silent auction packages are the responsibility of this team in addition to the staging of all auction packages. Responsibilities also include selecting and training volunteers for bid-spotting roles during the live auction.
THE DESIGN TEAM
The objective of the Design Team is to focus on the artistic interpretation and expression of the goals and objectives of THE 20th Hospitality GALA and all its experiential dimensions such as the cocktail hour, silent auction, and dinner reception. The elements developed within each functional area combine to create the event experience encounter that will either be enjoyed or endured by our guests. The team seeks to elevate the experience of our guests through all five senses thus making THE GALA a truly unforgettable experience.
THE MARKETING TEAM
The objective of the Marketing Team is to design, produce, and deliver/publish printed materials and other collateral materials that supports the marketing activities necessary for the successful staging of THE 20th Hospitality GALA. The team is tasked with the development, execution and communication of the vision of THE GALA through printed, electronic and social means. Each communication piece is an intimate conversation with our guests creating an air of bated anticipation. The unforgettable experience awaits!
THE OPERATIONS TEAM
The objective of the Operations Team is to concentrate on the people (chefs, winemakers, servers, and volunteers), food and beverage products, and services that will be brought together on-site to produce THE 20th Hospitality GALA, as well as the roles, responsibilities, applications, and maneuvers associated with each. Impeccable coordination is required in order to manage this symphony of logistical and functional requirements and expectations. The ultimate goal for the team is to flawlessly execute the evening's offerings with precision and professionalism in all areas and above all, to delight our guests with exceptional service bar none!
You will have the opportunity to network with Hotel and Restaurant Management professors, managers and staff of the Hotel at Auburn University, and to serve guests attending the most prestigious formal dinners planned and staged by Hotel and Restaurant Management students. For those interested, there will be a mandatory training session for all volunteers. Date, time and venue for this session are yet to be determined but will be communicated to those who have signed up.
Areas of Involvement:
Culinary
Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in prep work for this grand event. You will work alongside well-renown chefs from all over the world all while preparing and creating a four-course, first class dinner. You will gain experience while working in the back of the house at the Auburn hotel and Conference Center.
Guest Registration and Guest Services
Volunteers are an essential part of this unique event helping to maintain the organization needed as guests begin to arrive. While working in teams at each table, you will be able to show-case your ability to multi-task in a high energy environment, and have the opportunity to meet and interact with individuals within the Auburn community.
Silent Auction/Live Auction
As the Silent Auction and Live Auction ends volunteers are needed to gather the ending results and distribute auction items to winning bidders. This must be done in a timely manner and will require individuals used to working in a high pace environment.
Re-Visit The Hospitality Gala 2009
6:00 Reception, Live Cooking Demonstrations,
Meet & Taste with Chefs and Silent Auction
7:00 Dinner, A Chef-Guided Culinary Journey, and Live Auction
Re-Visit The Hospitality Gala 2010
7:00 Dinner, A Chef-Guided Culinary Journey, Award Presentation and Live Auction
Re-Visit The Hospitality Gala 2011
5:30 Reception,
Live Cooking Demonstrations,
7:00 Dinner,
A Chef-Guided Culinary Journey, Award Presentation
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Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Centre
241 South College Street, Auburn, AL, 36830
The Hospitality Gala | Hotel and Restaurant Management Program | 328 Spidle Hall | Auburn, Alabama 36849
Phone: (334) 844-4261 | Fax: (334) 884-3279 | E-mail: thehospitalitygala_auburn.edu
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