“We are looking forward to raising funds for our Scholarship
Program and awareness of some of our industry’s most philanthropic members,”
said Melvin Rodrigue, LRA Chairman. “To make the evening even more special, the
National Restaurant Association Chairwoman Roz Mallet will join us.”
LRA Chair Melvin Rodrigue will name the restaurant industry's high award winners during the Five Star Futures Gala, August 12. |
Throughout the program, Guest Auctioneer Mark Romig of the
New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corp will get the bidding started on great
packages like round trip airfare, charter fishing trips, duck hunts and
multi-course meals—one by Chef Susan Spicer of Bayona and Mondo. Guests will
have the opportunity to bid on four tickets to the New Orleans Saints season
opener September 9 and VIP amenities at the Hyatt Regency.
The event also features a Cork Pull. Members of the LRA
donated a bottle of wine to the Cork Pull to increase contributions to the
Scholarship Fund.
National Restaurant Assoc. Chair Roz Mallet will be the special guest of honor at the Five Stars Future Gala. |
“Having a Cork Pull at our event affords our members various
giving levels throughout the evening,” said Alice Glenn, Executive Director,
LRAEF. “We are extremely thankful to all our members who have contributed to
the success of the Five Star Futures Gala.”
Fourteen students will be awarded a total of $40,000 in
scholarships during the opening portion of the program. It is with support of
the Gala sponsors and the annual ProStart Partners that the foundation is able
to award these funds, and for the second year in a row.
“During the latter part of the program, we will announce the
LRA’s top award recipients, the Advocate of the Year, Associate Member of the
Year and the Restaurateur of the Year,” said Stan Harris, President/CEO, LRA.
“We will also induct a beloved member of the New Orleans restaurant community
into the LRA’s Hall of Fame.”
A few tickets are still available! If you are interested in
attendees this “star-studded” event, please call Alice Glenn at (504) 454-2277
or email aglenn@lra.org today!
That sounds fantastic, I love that it's all benefiting the scholarship fund! I hope there's a wonderful turnout.
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