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Volunteers Wanted For 2020
Kitchen Walk

 

Event Planners     

Do you enjoy working with people? You might like to help:

  • Secure florists for homes

  • Secure vendors for homes

  • Secure tablescape designers for homes

  • Secure sponsors for the event

  • Secure registration locations and collect registration information from them

  • Secure advertising for the event’s program book

  • Distribute posters, flyers and yard signs

  • Distribute supplies (program books, aprons, etc.) to volunteers the day of the event

  • Act as a docent the day of the event, explaining the unique characteristics of the home to attendees

  • Coordinate the volunteer thank you party

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Writers      

Do you like to write? We are looking for people to help with:

  • Press releases

  • Home and kitchen descriptions

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Marketing

Do you want to help us get the word out about Kitchen Walk?  We would love help with:

  • Coordinating advertising in local magazines and newspapers

  • Securing articles in local magazines and newspapers

  • Securing press coverage regarding the event (prior to, day of, and recap)

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Graphic Artists & Designers

Are you talented with design? 

  • Electronic communications regarding the event

  • Print advertisement (newspaper advertisements and posters)

  • Registration materials

  • The program book

  • Signage

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Photographers 

We are happy to have photos:

  • Photograph events for publication on website, advertisements, etc.

  • Help with ongoing photo documentation projects

  • Digitize photos and documents

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For more information, or to volunteer for the Kitchen Walk, please email us at KitchenWalk@HinsdaleHistory.org

Event Information
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Friday, May 8, 2020 

Mother's Day Weekend

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Rain or Shine

No children under the age of 12 are allowed on the tour.

Donation

Unable to attend?  Would you like to make a donation?  Donate online or please send your tax deductible check payable to

Hinsdale Historical Society to:

Hinsdale Historical Society
PO Box 336
Hinsdale, IL 60522

Make a donation today!

For additional information or questions email KitchenWalk@HinsdaleHistory.org

 
 
2020 Kitchen Walk Advertising Opportunities
 

Full Page Advertisement in the Kitchen Walk Program Book

Full page ad  $300

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Electronic Artwork File: 

PDF preferred, AI, InDesign, eps, tiff, jpg, all high resolution, at least 300 dpi Photos: png or jpg file

Full Page Ad:   4.5” wide X 7.25” high

Half Page Advertisement in the Kitchen Walk Program Book

Half page ad $150

 

Electronic Artwork File: 

PDF preferred, AI, InDesign, eps, tiff, jpg, all high resolution, at least 300 dpi Photos: png or jpg file

Half Page Ad:   4.5” wide X 3.5” high

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2020 Kitchen Walk Sponsorship Opportunities

Trolley - $8,000 (Only One Available)

  1. Placement of company name/logo on the step & repeat located at trolley pre-party

  2. Company name/logo on banners hung on both sides of the five trolleys that drive through the village during the day of the walk

  3. 4 tickets to the Compliments to the Chef thank you party for the Kitchen Walk

  4. 4 trolley tickets or 8 general tickets (with VIP wristbands allowing you to “jump the line” at homes) for the tour

  5. Listing in the program book as Trolley Sponsor

  6. Full page color advertisement on the back cover of the program book

  7. Company name/logo, prominently featured on:

  • Inclusion of company

  • Name in the reference guide section of the program book

  • Hinsdale Cooks! website

  • Social media posts

  • Acknowledgement in a thank you ad run in The Hinsdalean after the event

IP Top Chef Pink Carpet - $6,500​ ​ (Exclusive Opportunity! - Only One Available)

Identified as lead sponsor for the ​Hinsdale Cook’s Kitchen Walk 

  1. Premier placement of company name/logo on all communication/marketing material for the walk 

  2. Placement of company name/logo included with pink carpet and stanchions located in front of each home on the walk 

  3. Premier placement of company name/logo on the step & repeat located at trolley pre-party

  4. Premier placement of company name/logo on the step & repeat located at each home on the walk

  5. Company’s promotional material (provided by sponsor) to be distributed/offered day of the walk 

  6. 4 tickets to the ​Compliments to the Chef​ thank you party for the Kitchen Walk 

  7. 4 trolley tickets or 8 general tickets (with VIP wristbands allowing you to “jump the line” at homes) for  the tour 

  8. Full page color advertisement on the inside front cover of the program book 

  9. Listing in the program book as VIP Top Chef Pink Carpet Sponsor placed before all other sponsorship  levels

  10. Company name/logo, prominently featured on: 

● Burlington Park poster
● Storefront posters
● Inclusion of company name in the reference guide section of the program book
● Hinsdale Cooks!​ website
● Ticket order form
● Social media posts
● Acknowledgement in a thank you ad run in ​The Hinsdalean​ after the event

Grand Connoisseur - $5,000

  1. Placement of company name/logo on the step & repeat located at VIP trolley pre-party 

  2. Placement of company name/logo on the step & repeat located at each home on the walk 

  3. Company’s promotional material (provided by sponsor) to be distributed/offered day of the walk 

  4. 2 tickets to the ​Compliments to the Chef​ thank you party for the Kitchen Walk 

  5. 2 trolley tickets or 4 general tickets (with VIP wristbands allowing you to “jump the line” at homes) for  the tour 

  6. Placement of company name/logo on the inside back cover of the program book across from the  walk map 

  7. Listing in the program book as Grand Connoisseur Sponsor placed before subsequent sponsor levels  Full page advertisement in the program book, placed before subsequent sponsor levels 

  8. Company name/logo, prominently featured on: 

● Burlington Park poster
● Storefront posters
● Inclusion of company name in the reference guide section of the program book
● Hinsdale Cooks!​ website
● Ticket order form
● Social media posts
● Acknowledgement in a thank you ad run in ​The Hinsdalean​ after the event

Epicurean - $3,000

  1. Company name/logo on the step & repeat located at sponsored home 

  2. Option to have company representatives at the sponsored home during the walk, in accordance with  guidelines determined by the Women’s Board and the homeowner 

  3. 2 tickets to the ​Compliments to the Chef​ thank you party for the Kitchen Walk 

  4. 2 trolley tickets or 4 general tickets (with VIP wristbands allowing you to “jump the line” at homes) for  the tour 

  5. Listing in the program book as Epicurean Sponsor placed after Grand Connoisseur Sponsor and  before subsequent sponsor levels 

  6. Full page advertisement in the program book, placed before subsequent sponsor levels 

  7. Company name/logo, prominently featured on: 

● Storefront posters
● Inclusion of company name in the reference guide section of the program book
● Hinsdale Cooks!​ website
● Ticket order form
● Social media posts
● Acknowledgement in a thank you ad run in ​The Hinsdalean​ after the event

Head Chef - $1,750

  1. Company’s promotional material (provided by sponsor) to be distributed/offered day of the walk

  2. 2 tickets to the ​Compliments to the Chef​ thank you party for the Kitchen Walk 

  3. 2 general tickets (with VIP wristbands allowing you to “jump the line” at homes) for the tour 

  4. Listing in the program book as Head Chef Sponsor placed after Epicurean sponsors and before  subsequent sponsor levels 

  5. Full page advertisement in the program book, placed before subsequent sponsor levels 

  6. Company name/logo, prominently featured on: 

● Inclusion of company name in the reference guide section of the program book
● Hinsdale Cooks!​ website
● Ticket order form
● Social media posts
● Acknowledgement in a thank you ad run in ​The Hinsdalean​ after the event

Sous Chef - $1,000

  1. 2 general tickets (with VIP wristbands allowing you to “jump the line” at homes) for the tour 

  2. Listing in the program book as Sous Chef Sponsor placed after the Head Chef sponsors 

  3. Half page advertisement in the program book, placed after Head Chef sponsors 

  4. Company name/logo, featured on: 

● Inclusion of company name in the reference guide section of the program book
● Hinsdale Cooks!​ website
● Social media posts
● Acknowledgement in a thank you ad run in ​The Hinsdalean​ after the event

Step & Repeat Only - $1,000

Picture your company logo potentially featured behind 1,000 walk participants’ social media photos  next to the neighborhood’s premier homes featured on the Kitchen Walk. Again, this year, the Kitchen  Walk will include one step & repeat per home. 

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Step & repeat listings can be sold à la carte or as an enhancement to any sponsor level 
Please note, the Step & Repeat Only opportunity does not include tickets to the Kitchen Walk 

Bootie Basket - $500 (One Available Per House)

All ticket holders must wear booties when walking through the homes on the tour. The baskets at the  entry and exit of each home will include a sign with company name/logo. 
This package also includes: 

  1. Opportunity to customize bootie basket and booties 

  2. 1 general ticket (with VIP wristbands allowing you to “jump the line” at homes) for the tour 

  3. Half page advertisement in the program book 

  4. Company name/logo, featured on: 

● Inclusion of company name in the reference guide section of the program book
● Social media posts
● Acknowledgement in a thank you ad run in ​The Hinsdalean​ after the event

Vendors - $200

Program book - vendor section with logo (no half page ad) 

Located at a location on the walk (could be a house or IH) 

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Hinsdale Historical Society

P.O. Box 336

Hinsdale, IL 60522

info@hinsdalehistory.org

Hinsdale Cooks!

Kitchen Walk

Tel: 630-789-2600

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