TennesseeHospitalityAsso_596_2015 TN ProStart Invitational

Announcing the 4th Annual
Tennessee
ProStart Invitational!
February 21st, 2015
Glencliff High School
160 Antioch Pike • Nashville, TN 37211
Sponsorships (*all donations are tax-deductible!)
What is ProStart?
Presenting Sponsors - $5,000

ProStart is a nationwide, two-year program for
high school students. From culinary techniques
to management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven
curriculum provides real-world educational
opportunities and builds a foundation of
practical skills which will last a lifetime.
ProStart reaches 90,000 students nationwide
including 23 high schools in Tennessee. To learn
more about ProStart, visit
www.prostart.restaurant.org.



Your company name and logo will be featured prominently on all event signage, invitations,
competition programs, and promotional literature, including registration forms, press releases,
event descriptions, and the TNHTA website, plus it will be featured on student chef coats for NPSI
A member of your company will be given time to speak during the Award Ceremony, and your company
will receive verbal recognition at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
A member of your company may hand out awards at the Closing Ceremony.
A complimentary display table in the Student Expo.
Gold Sponsors - $2,500



Your company name and logo will be featured on all event signage, invitations,
competition programs, and promotional literature, including press releases, event descriptions, and the
TNHTA website.
Your company will receive verbal recognition at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
A complimentary display table in the Student Expo.
An investment in ProStart is an investment in the
future associates of your business. Each dollar
Silver Sponsors - $1,000
you contribute helps to turn talented high school 
Your company logo will be featured on event signage , competition programs, and the TNHTA website.

Your company will receive verbal recognition at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
students into the best and the brightest

A complimentary display table in the Student Expo.
hospitality professionals in Tennessee.
Your Support…
Bronze Sponsors - $500



Your company logo will be featured on event signage and competition programs.
Your company will receive verbal recognition at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
A complimentary display table in the Student Expo.
Your support not only enables us to host our
in-state competition—it also allows us to
Education Support Sponsors - $250 – SUPPORT YOUR PARTNER SCHOOL!
send our First Place teams in Management

Your company name will be featured on event signage and competition programs.
and Culinary to compete in the National

Your company will receive verbal recognition as a school partner at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Prostart Invitational in Anaheim, California.

A complimentary display table in the Student Expo.
Thank you for allowing us to send
In-Kind Donations
Judges & Volunteers
Mentor a Local Team
Tennessee’s rising stars to the national
Over
50
people
are
needed
to
It
takes
a
lot
to
run
a
competition
Teams from across the state
stage!
staff a ProStart competition! If
you would like to volunteer on
the day of the competition,
we’d love your help. We also
need judges with backgrounds
in restaurant management,
development, marketing, or as
an executive chef.
– we need food, cooking
equipment, A/V services, banner
and sign printing, hotel rooms,
and more. Donated products and
services allow us to keep
competition entry fees low,
making this event accessible to
all students.
will spend months preparing
for competition, and they need
your help! Volunteer your time
and connect with the local
community by mentoring a
local team or helping them
with a practice session.
How would you like to help?
 Sponsor
 Judge
 Volunteer
 Mentor
Contact: ___________________________________________________
Company: __________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
 In-Kind Donations (please specify: _______________________)
Sponsors Only - Please select your method of payment:
 Sending a check (payable to TnHTEF)
 Please invoice
 Credit Card (please complete the form below)
City and State: ______________________________________________
Phone #: ___________________________________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________
Credit Card #:__________________________________________________
Expiration Date: __________________
Security Code: ______________
Please complete this form and fax, email, or mail it to the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Education Foundation (TnHTEF):
475 Craighead Street • Nashville, TN 37204 • Fax: 615-385-9957
Email: [email protected] • Phone: 615-385-9970