Wine & Dine Around the World
September 24, 2011 - thanks for coming!
The Zonta Club of Cincinnati held their first annual Wine & Dine Around the World Scholarship Fundraiser on Saturday, September 24 at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in their Midwest Culinary Institute's Overlook Cafe. 
There was a very generous sell-out crowd who had a great time bidding on fabulous raffle baskets and unique silent auction items. The fundraiser generated nearly $17,000, with proceeds to benefit the Zonta Club of Cincinnati's Ann Rasche Scholarships for women over 25 attending Cincinnati State.
WCPO TV Channel 9 News Anchor Tanya O'Rourke was the event's emcee. Tanya's late mother, Mercedes Spiegel, was a member of the Zonta Club of Cincinnati. As a surprise to Tanya, Mercedes' Zonta membership badge was presented to her. Ann Rasche's family attended the event and was also surprised with the presentation of Ann's membership badge. Cincinnati State President Dr. O'dell Owens hosted a champagne toast. 2010 Ann Rasche Scholarship recipients Lachanna Jackson and Lora Simmons spoke eloquently about how their scholarships impacted their educational and future career plans.
Zonta Club of Cincinnati President and Event Co-Chair Glenda Carota said, "We had a fabulous turnout and the crowd was so generous. In fact, it was so successful that the second Wine & Dine Around the World Scholarship Fundraiser has already been scheduled for Saturday, September 22, 2012! We are extremely fortunate to have such excellent community sponsors and donors who contributed the great silent auction and raffle basket items, and hope that the Greater Cincinnati community will continue to support the Zonta Club of Cincinnati in our efforts to provide educational opportunities to women in the Tri-State area."
Wine & Dine Around the World was a premier feast of international foods prepared by JTM Food Group Corporate Chef Robert Lafond and Midwest Culinary Institute Chefs Kagy and Coltrane and their students Stacy Meyer, Beverage Manager from Heidelberg Distributors, paired the international wines perfectly with the food. Event sponsors included JTM Foods, Heidelberg Distributors, Dunn Insurance, The Women's Book, Ohio National Financial Services, and All American Event & Party Rental.
The Zonta Club of Cincinnati, through the Zonta Service Fund of Cincinnati, Inc. (the club's non-profit 501(c)(3) arm), has been providing scholarships to non-traditional female students age 25 and older in the Greater Cincinnati community for many years via the Ann Rasche Scholarship program. This signature event was a continuation of the scholarship program, which will allow more women in the Tri-State area to receive their education thereby improving their lives and those of their families and communities.
In addition to their Wine & Dine Around the World Scholarship Fundraiser, the Zonta Club of Cincinnati's upcoming annual Coupons For Change Fundraiser at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Hyde Park on November 27 will raise further funds for the Ann Rasche Scholarship fund. Direct scholarship donations can also be made through the Zonta Club of Cincinnati Web Site. Visit http://www.zonta-cinti.org/ScholarshipMain.html for more details.
The Zonta Club of Cincinnati also raises funds for other club-approved service projects through their Macy's Shop For A Cause Fundraiser, which supports the specialized education of the University of Cincinnati nurses who treat victims of sexual assault (SANE), and An Angel Named Chanel. Those service project include refurbishing rooms at the Bethany House Women's Shelter and throwing quarterly birthday parties for the residents; donating clothing, laundry supplies and toiletries, and seasonally decorating the windows at the Mary Magdalen House; supporting Families Forward by providing books, games, and other toys for girls for the holidays; teaching knitting classes, making quilt squares for fundraising efforts, and co-sponsoring the 2010 Violence Against Women Conference for the Women's Connection; providing holiday gifts to Visiting Nurse Association patients; and donating funds to the North Fairmount Community Center.
Heidelberg Distributors
Heidelberg Distributors is a family-owned distributing company in the business of marketing and delivering the highest-quality beer, wine, spirits and other beverages to more than 20,000 retail establishments throughout Ohio and Kentucky. The Miller and Vontz families -- both third and fourth generations -- are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. Long-time partnerships and solid relationships built over 70-plus years with breweries, wineries and global suppliers help us bring superb products to market.
JTM
JTM Food Group is an international multi-segmented, forward-thinking food-processing company still rooted in the same principles as their original shop. For four generations, the campus of food professionals at JTM has provided great-tasting, quality foods and the highest level of customer service both domestiacally and abroad.
Dunn Insurance Group
Dunn Insurance Agency is owned by Donna Seitz and has been in business for 31 years selling life insurance, disability income insurance, annuities and long-term care insurance.
The Women's Book
The Women's Book showcases women leaders and resources. We help you find what's happening for and by women and provide a directory of resources for women.
Obermeyer Production
A nine-time Emmy Award winning think tank creating great television, video production, brand building, web and ad campaigns for multiple platforms. Blending deep brand management experience with innovation, Obermeyer has built and evolved brands on multiple platforms television, web, mobile, outdoor and print campaigns. This includes creative directing webs sites with SEO and SEM emphasis with monthly total hits reaching six million.
All American Event & Planning
All American Event and Party is here to make your event the best it can be. We work hard to make sure that you are able to enjoy yourself. We make "Your Event, Our Event.
This extraordinary event is crucial in supporting and awarding scholarships to non-traditional female students age 25 and older attending Cincinnati State through the Ann Rasche Scholarship program funded by the Zonta Club of Cincinnati through the Zonta Service Fund of Cincinnati, Inc. (the club's non-profit 501 (c) (3) arm).
This signature event is a continuation of the current program, which will allow more women in the Tri-State area to receive their education, thereby improving their lives and those in their families and communities. We still need sponsors with opportunities available starting at $1,000. If you're interested in being a sponsor click here, or contact Glenda Carota.
Help us make a difference in the lives of women in our community by volunteering at the event. For more information contact Pat Jude.
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