Dear Friends, Supporters and Students,
We are very excited to announce that our grand annual event, M.E.N.U.S. (Mentoring & Educating Nevada’s Upcoming Students), is returning to the Strip on Saturday, Sept. 27, at MGM Grand.
Guests at M.E.N.U.S. 2014 will attend a concert by Grammy Award-winning rock band, Kings of Leon, following an exclusive poolside dine-around offering premium beverages and delectable dishes from some of the finest restaurants and chefs in the city. The dine-around will include a silent auction, music throughout the night and a posh VIP area.
As we continue to confirm details on what is expected to be the biggest and best M.E.N.U.S. yet, we are looking for restaurants, beverage companies and other businesses in the industry to participate in the poolside dine-around. M.E.N.U.S. 2014 is expected to attract more than 1,000 guests, with tickets priced at $600 each. More information on dine-around participation is listed below.
Unique sponsorship opportunities are also available in Presenting, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze varieties. More information on sponsorships and restaurant participation may be found below or by contacting Melissa Arias at 702.932.5098 or melissa@ecflv.org.
Without our valued donors, friends, mentors, board and partners, the continued success of M.E.N.U.S. would not be possible. I am honored and excited to host the event at MGM Grand this year and look forward to seeing you there. Follow ECF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @EpicureanLV for the latest M.E.N.U.S. 2014 details as they are confirmed. Once again, we thank you for your continued support.
All the best,
Jason Shkorupa
President of ECF
M.E.N.U.S. SPONSORSHIP LEVELS |
ECF students themselves are annually tasked with executing the day-of-event responsibilities for M.E.N.U.S., with supervision from our executive director and board. This opportunity allows the students to gain hands-on experience in a real-world situation while getting to meet and mingle with industry leaders from Las Vegas and around the country. |
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Formed in Nashville, Tenn., Kings of Leon is comprised of brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill along with their cousin, Matthew Followill. The band achieved initial success in the United Kingdom with nine Top-40 singles and two BRIT Awards before bursting onto the scene in the US with the release of the album, Only by the Night. The album received Platinum Record status and earned the group three Grammy Awards in 2010, including Record of the Year, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group and Best Rock Song for the single, "Use Somebody." Kings of Leon will perform at MGM Garden Arena on Sept. 27 as part of their nationwide 2014 Mechanical Bull tour, named after the band's most recent album. American indie rock band, Young the Giant, and South African alternative rock band, Kongos, will join Kings of Leon to begin the 8 p.m. show. |
Our students come from different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and genders but all share one thing in common – they are brilliant, inside and outside of the classroom! Here we take a look back at the last academic year to highlight a few of our future hospitality leaders:
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NEW PARTNERSHIPS – LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES |
Dress for Success Southern Nevada
ECF recently partnered with Dress for Success Southern Nevada to outfit new and current female ECF scholarship recipients with professional attire and image consulting for job interviews throughout Las Vegas, along with providing additional job-readiness tips and skills for the workplace. ECF students also receive a full week’s wardrobe when they are successful in landing their first job.
Dress for Success Southern Nevada executive director, Paula Lawrence, recently joined our own Michael Kennedy (ECF secretary and director of food operations for South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa) and student Kim Zhou to discuss the partnership on FOX 5 Morning News.
2014 Silver State Awards
ECF is honored and thankful to serve as the official beneficiary for the 2014 Silver State Awards on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The Silver State Awards recognize the best in Nevada’s culinary industry and are hosted by Nina Radetich; Dayna Roselli; and Chris Phillips of “Zowie Bowie.”
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.
For more information, please contact Melissa Arias at 702.932.5098, melissa@ecflv.org or visit the ECF website at www.ECFLV.org.
