Dear Friends, Supporters and Students,
On behalf of the executive committee, board of directors, members and students, I’d like to thank everyone who came out to support ECF at the inaugural Strikes for Scholarships bowling fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 11, at South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the 2014 ECF Scholarship Program, for which we are now accepting applications.
Our students were tasked with planning, promoting and executing Strikes for Scholarships from start to finish and did an incredible job, raising more than $5,000 for future scholarship recipients. They also gained hands-on, real-world event experience that will prove to be invaluable for future job endeavors.
The event featured a fun, casual day of bowling with a variety of food and drink specials along with an exciting balloon-pop raffle. Guests also enjoyed a bowl-and-greet with local celebrities from the casts of “Rock of Ages,” “Jersey Boys” and “Million Dollar Quartet.” Best-selling author and renowned inspirational speaker, Curtis Zimmerman, hosted a special motivational seminar for guests of ECF prior to the event.
Thanks again to everyone who supported Strikes for Scholarships and congratulations to our students on hosting a successful and memorable event. As always, you can share in everything offered by our ECF family by “liking” us on Facebook, connecting with us on LinkedIn and following on Twitter/Instagram @EpicureanLV.
Please encourage any motivated local high school seniors passionate about the food and beverage and hospitality industries to apply at www.ecflv.org where they can download the 2014 scholarship application. Join us in taking the first step in helping to change their lives.
Sincerely,
Melissa Arias
Executive Director of ECF
Strikes for Scholarships |
January 11, 2014
ECF celebrated January as National Mentorship Month by hosting the inaugural Strikes for Scholarships bowling fundraiser at South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa.
The event featured a collegiate theme and provided fun for guests of all ages with students and board members encouraged to invite their family and friends. Strikes for Scholarships was sponsored by Five Star Restaurants LLC and South Point Hotel.
ECF Students, board members and executives celebrate Strikes for Scholarships |
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 ECF students with the casts of “Jersey Boys,” “Rock of Ages” and “Million Dollar Quartet” |
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2014 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION |
ECF awards scholarships in amounts of up to $33,000 for students attending UNLV and up to $48,000 for those choosing to attend a trade school or another institute of higher learning. The award covers cost of tuition, books and administrative fees.
To be eligible, students must be Clark County high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution as a full-time student during the academic year following their graduation. Applicants must also plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree and major in hotel management, food and beverage, culinary arts or a related program. Additional scholarship qualifications include a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and demonstrate the need for financial support. To remain eligible, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 and volunteer for at least 40 hours of community service per year.
Downloadable applications and more information is available HERE or by calling 702.932.5098. Submissions for the 2014 class must be postmarked by Friday, Feb. 28, and mailed to the ECF office at 6765 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 1, Las Vegas, Nev., 89123.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS |
Getting to know … |
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Beatriz Portillo-Sorrosa High School: Valley High School |
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What does ECF mean to you?
Describe the relationship with your mentor:
What interests you in pursuing a career in hospitality or the culinary arts?
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Jasmyn Franklin High School: Valley High School |
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What does ECF mean to you?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
If you could eat dinner with three people from the past or present, who would you choose and why?
2. Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino, Jr. 3. Mariah Carey |
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Congratulations to Nachely Martinez and Nexie Hingpit, who both graduated from UNLV in December. Nachely earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management with a minor in Spanish, while Nexie earned a degree in meetings and event management. |
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Vildan Buric, a senior at UNLV, was recently promoted to front desk agent at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. |
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Please join us in welcoming Joe Romano as the newest ECF board member. He currently serves as vice president of operations for PT’s Entertainment Group. |
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Luiz Oliveira, owner of Sambalatte Torrefazione, will open a second location at the corner of Sunset Rd. and Jones Blvd. |
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DONATE TO ECF AND SEE HOW THEY GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS THEM |
ECF has been able to provide financial support and guidance to students for more than 12 years thanks to generous contributions from donors and sponsors, including: Feel Good Brands, FIJI Water, Johnson Brothers/E&J Gallo, MGM Resorts International, Back Bar USA, Southern Wine & Spirits, Wirtz Beverage, Avero LLC and more. Future donors can support ECF with a monetary or in-kind donation, by matching a gift or by becoming a scholarship or M.E.N.U.S sponsor.
ECF is not only dedicated to enriching the lives of local hospitality students, but also to positively impacting the Las Vegas community on the whole. Recently, the Foundation made generous contributions to other local philanthropic organizations including donations of $25,000 to Keep Memory Alive, $15,000 to Nevada’s Latin Chamber of Commerce and $15,000 to the Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation.
For more information, please contact Melissa Arias at 702.932.5098, melissa@ecflv.org or visit the ECF website at www.ECFLV.org.
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