A culinary adventure presented by the students of Northwood University's Hospitality Management Program.
A Night at Sea
March 2, 2013
5:30 p.m. Reception
6:00 p.m. Dinner
8:00 p.m. Closing of Silent Auction
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
614 Center Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
Northwood University continues to support the Annual Stafford Dinner. To help cover the cost associated with this event and high quality learning experience, the students of the Annual 2013 Student Executive Board of Northwood University Stafford Dinner invite you to participate as an "Event Sponsor."
Event Sponsorships
Commodore Sponsor - $1,500+
Payment in excess of $480 is tax deductible
- Independent server
- Logo placed on recognition board
- Special reserved seating
- Table sponsorship to include:
- 6 tickets to reception and dinner
- Prominent signage on table
- Signage in prominent event areas recognizing your sponsorship
- PA announcements throughout the dinner
- The opportunity to advance a student who one day may work for your company!
Captain Sponsor - $1,000-$1,499
Payment in excess of $320 is tax deductible
- Logo placed on recognition board
- Special reserved seating
- Table sponsorship to include:
- 4 tickets to reception and dinner
- Prominent signage on table
- Signage in prominent event areas recognizing your sponsorship
- PA announcements throughout the dinner
- The opportunity to advance a student who one day may work for your company!
Staff Captain Sponsor - $500-$999
Payment in excess of $160 is tax deductible.
- Table sponsorship to include:
- 2 tickets to the reception and dinner
- Prominent signage on table.
- PA announcements throughout the dinner.
- The opportunity to advance a student who one day may work for your company!
First Officer Sponsor - $100-$499
- Table sponsorship to include:
- Prominent signage on table.
- PA announcements throughout the dinner.
- The opportunity to advance a student who one day may work for your company!
Exclusive Sponsorships
Decoration Sponsorship - $3,500
Every great event has a unique and special atmosphere. It takes a highly creative and talented team to bring the right balance to event decor. A decoration sponsorship lets attendees know you not only support The Northwood Idea, but also understand the importance of creating the right "feel" for a special event.
Dinner Sponsorship - $2,500
All of the students' hard work, preparation, and planning come together to create the 38th annual Stafford Dinner. The reception and dinner pull the entire Hospitality team together bringing the Stafford Dinner Board's vision to reality.
Reception Sponsorship - $1,000
All of the students' hard work, preparation, and planning come together to create the 38th annual Stafford Dinner. The reception and dinner pull the entire Hospitality team together bringing the Stafford Dinner Board's vision to reality.
Dessert Sponsorship - $1,000
All great events end on a strong and memorable note. After you've enjoyed the delicious meal prepared by our students, what could be better than a sweet send off? By sponsoring our dessert segment of the event, you close out the evening with us and all of our guests.
Entertainment Sponsorship - $800
We depend on entertainment to make our event much more than just a dinner. By sponsoring our entertainment we are able to host an array of entertainment types which allows you to enjoy a delicious meal and thematic environment.
Signage Sponsorship - $600
In honor of your generous donation we strategically place your company's name and logo throughout the event venue for maximum exposure.
Valet Service - $150
The impeccable service and luxury of the Stafford Dinner begins with our valet service. This is an opportunity to sponsor the first impression our guests will have of this event while supporting this necessary service.
General Sponsorship - $100
The enriched feeling of helping students succeed in their pursuit of education and employment.
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
614 Center Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
989.893.3700
Northwood University Hotel and Conference Center
4000 Whiting Dr
Midland, MI 48640
989.837.4284
Double Tree - Bay City
1 Wenonah Park Place
Bay City, MI 48708
989.891.6000
Brandon Allen
Co-Chair
Brittany Prout
Co-Chair
Megan Borders
Registration/Finance Chair
Jon Maurer
Food and Beverage Co-Chair
Kevin Stolzenfeld
Food and Beverage Co-Chair
Amy Kaltz
Entertainment Chair
Victoria-Julson
Decorations Chair
Lindsey Lipa
Procurement Chair
Nathan Steiner
Student Advisor
Andrew Hanagan
Service Chair
Ashley Reincke
Secretary/Public Relations Chair
Brandon George
Student Advisor
Alexis Goodwin
Assistant Procurement
Emmalie Quella
Food and Beverage Logistics Chair
Karla Spaeth
Hospitality Management Chair
Christopher Wakeman
Industry Advisor
Taffy Cline
Industry Advisor
Michael P. Schenk
Michael Schenk, General Manager of the Catawba Island Club in Port Clinton, Ohio. He has been in management at the Catawba Island Club for over 35 years. He graduated with a Bachelor's in Hospitality Management from Michigan State University and has 38 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry. He is a certified Club Manager and a Certified Wine Professional scoring in the 99th percentile. Mr. Schenk enjoys his family and traveling during his breaks.
In memory of Professor William D. Stafford
Former Chairman of Northwood's Hotel, Restaurant & Resort Management Department
Mr. William D. Stafford was the first chairman of the Hotel, Restaurant & Resort Management Department at Northwood Institute. Northwood then became a university in 1993. From 1969 to 1972, Mr. Stafford shared his expertise from his years in the hospitality industry and incorporated it into the curriculum.
Mr. Stafford introduced his students to the idea of a dinner with a theme in which the students
prepared special dishes and dinner festivities for leaders of the hospitality industry.
William Stafford and his contribution to the program deserve to be saluted on this special evening. Our thanks extend to Mr. Stafford for his educational direction for Northwood's program. We also want to thank Mrs. Ethel Stafford who has given us her guidance and support and shared wonderful memories with us over the years.