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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020

T H E R I T Z- C A R LT O N , S T. L O U I S

S P O N S O R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E S


T H E R I T Z- C A R L T O N , S T. L O U I S

ST. LOUIS’ TOP CHEFS, CULINARY ENTHUSIASTS AND CORPORATE PARTNERS WILL COME

TOGETHER FOR A CELEBRATION OF FOOD, FUN AND PHILANTHROPY TO RAISE FUNDS AND

AWARENESS FOR AUTISM SPEAKS.

THE 9TH ANNUAL AUTISM SPEAKS CHEF GALA

will be held on April 15th at The Ritz-Carlton in St. Louis. The evening begins with a cocktail

reception that is followed by a tasting buffet prepared by over

20 of St. Louis’ most renowned chefs. Guests will enjoy a short program and live auction which

will include exclusive packages. More than 300 guests are expected to attend, representing

St. Louis’ most affluent consumers, philanthropists, corporate sponsors and business leaders.

ABOUT AUTISM SPEAKS

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life

span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and

support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing

research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

More than eighty-five cents of every dollar funds research, advocacy, programs and services in

support of people with autism. Autism Speaks enhances lives today and is accelerating a

spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.

AUTISM SPEAKS, ST. LOUIS BOARD EVENT COMMITTEE

Greg Yawitz - Chairman

Amanda Gioia

Amy Blumenfeld

Bill Bolster

Dan Hebrank

Dr. James Esther

Dr. John Constantino

Ellen Hager

George Bailey

Jim Lammers

Kelly Patrick

Lonnie Berg

Lucy Schnuck Schwetye

McKay Mills

Paul Martin

Sara Wylie

Steve Houston

Tom Chiapelas

Lucy Schnuck Schwetye – Event Chair

Bill Bolster

Brian Horne

Caitlin Palmieri

Ellen Hager

George Bailey

Jim Lammers

Julie & Greg Yawitz

Kelly Patrick

Lonnie Berg

McKay Mills

Pete Fogle

Sara Wylie

Tom Chiapelas



The following sponsorship opportunities

offer a variety of ways to show your

support of people with autism and their

families through Autism Speaks. Choose

the package that best meets your

company’s philanthropic goals

and show your community that you care.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $40,000

• Premier Reserved seating for thirty (30) guests

• Logo/name prominently featured as Presenting Sponsor on all

event collateral, including but not limited to event save the date,

invitation and website

• Centerfold ad in event journal

• Exclusive Presenting Sponsor welcome signage at gala

• Opportunity to address guests the night of the event

• Company name prominently featured in event marketing materials,

including press releases and publicity packets

• Company name prominently listed in presentation displayed during

evening dinner



CHEF DE CUISINE - $25,000

• Prime reserved seating for twenty (20) guests

• Logo/name prominently featured as Chef de Cuisine Sponsor on

event collateral, including but not limited to event save the date,

invitation and website

• Double page ad in the event journal

• Company name prominently featured in event marketing materials,

including press releases and publicity packets

PASTRY CHEF - $15,000

• Preferred dinner gala seating for ten (10) guests

• Logo featured on the back cover of the event journal

• Full page ad in the event journal

• Logo placement on the Chef Gala Website

• Company name in presentation displayed during evening dinner



PATISSIER - $10,000

• Prominent dinner gala seating for ten (10) guests

• Half page ad in the event journal

• Logo placement on the Chef Gala Website


LIVE or SILENT AUCTION - $7,500 | EXCLUSIVE (Choose one)

• Reserved dinner gala seating for ten (10) guests

• Logo printed on silent auction signage

• Half page ad in the event journal


SOUS CHEF SPONSOR - $5,000

• Dinner gala seating for ten (10) guests

• Company name listed in the event journal

• Quarter page ad in the event journal



VALET PARKING SPONSOR - $5,000 (1 Available)

• Reserved seating for ten (10) guests

• Half-page black and white ad in the event journal

• Logo/name prominently featured as Valet Parking Sponsor on select

event collateral and marketing materials

• Opportunity for branded material to be placed in each car

SAUCIER - $2,500

• Reserved seating for two (2) guests

• Logo/name listed on select event promotion collateral

• Quarter-page black and white ad in the event journal

2020 SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT FORM

T H E R I T Z- C A R LTO N , S T. L O U I S

WEDNESDAY APRIL 15, 2020

YES! Please reserve us a place at the 9th Annual Autism Speaks St. Louis Chef Gala!

Presenting Sponsor - $40,000

Chef De Cuisine Sponsor - $25,000

Pastry Chef Sponsor - $15,000

Pâtissier Sponsor - $10,000

Silent Auction Sponsor - $7,500

Sous Chef Sponsor - $5,000

Valet Parking Sponsor - $5,000

Saucier Sponsor - $2,500

We are unable to sponsor, but please accept our donation in the amount of:

Individual Tickets (No marketing benefits)

Individual Ticket - $300 Number of Tickets: (Allocation of 2 tickets per transaction) *Open Seating

Sponsor Information

Company Name:

Company Contact:

Title:

Address:

City/State/Zip Code:

Phone: E-mail:

Payment Information

Check Enclosed Please Invoice Pay by Credit Card

Credit Card #:

Name on Card:

Exp Date: CVC:

Please return this form to:

Autism Speaks

Attn: Chef Gala

9200 Olive Boulevard, Suite 202

St. Louis, MO 63132

Via email: [email protected]

Federal Tax-Exempt I.D. Number: 20-2329938 For more information please contact:

(314) 989-1003 or [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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