Take Your Seat Fundraiser
Portland Female Executives & Thoroughly Modern Marketing Present
#TakeYour Seat – ‘A Seat at the Table’ Annual Fundraiser – SOLD OUT
Women are leaning in and claiming their seat at the decision-making table. So join us at the dinner table to celebrate, network with women of achievement and give back to the community.
- When: Tuesday December 10th, 5:30pm
- Where: Irving Street Kitchen, 701 NW 13th Ave, Portland OR 97209
- What: Chef’s menu including wine pairings and silent auction with proceeds benefiting Project Lemonade
- Cost: $75 per ticket, registration required
PDXfX and TMMPDX.COM invite you to join us for an evening of food, friends, and fund-raising at the annual benefit auction and dinner taking place at Irving Street Kitchen on December 10, 2013. We’ve invited some savvy women to the table to discuss how they have found success. Our honored female business leaders will be on hand to share their experiences over a delicious chef’s menu presented by Chef Sarah Shafer. Our confirmed honorees include:
- Chef Sarah Schafer, Executive Chef Irving Street Kitchen
- Stephanie Stricklen, KGW News Anchor
- Sadie Lincoln, Founder and Owner Barre3
- Noma Hanlon, CEO & Principal Hanlon Brown Design
- Lisa Sedlar, Founder Green Zebra
- Victoria Trabosh, Executive Coach
- Deena Pierott, President and CEO Mosaic Blueprint
- Heidi O’Neill, Nike VP and GM of Women’s Training
- Lourri Hammack, LAIKA/house President
Chef’s Menu Prepared by Irving Street Kitchen Executive Chef, Sarah Shafer
Signature Cocktails:
Wild Roots raspberry infused vodka and Gen 7 Bubbles for opening cocktail
Fall Classic Apple Cider flavored whiskey featured in ISK’s “Old Curmudgeon”
First course:
Garlic soup, Sardine Rillette
2012 Alfresco Sauvignon blanc, California
Second course:
Beet Tartare with Raclette, Truffle Creme, Horseradish
2007 Z’IVO Pinot Noir, Eola Amity, Willamette Valley, OR
Main course:
Smoked Ribeye, Spiced Pumpkin Mash, Wilted Bitter Greens
2009 Rotation, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CA
Dessert:
Apple and Almond Tart with Almond Nougatine
Fall Classic Apple Cider flavored whiskey
Proceeds benefit Portland-based Project Lemonade’s mission of providing Portland-area foster children with back-to-school clothing and supplies–because all children deserve to go to schools with the clothes and self-confidence that breed success. We have an extremely limited number of tickets available for this event so register NOW to make sure you can TAKE YOUR SEAT.
Sponsorship packages and community partnerships are available, if you are interested please contact lisa.peyton@gmail.com for additional information.
A BIG Thanks to our Community Partners:
pdxMindShare- Portland Jobs, Networking Events, Career Workshops and Newsletter
Mac’s List
Silicon Florist
About Portland Female Executives
Portland Female Executives (PDXfX) is an educational organization dedicated to the advancement of women in business in all industries in the Portland Metro and surrounding areas through education, resources, and networking.
About TMMPDX.COM
TMM is a community-focused and technology-driven non-profit that educates and inspires their readership through the publication of progressive, unfiltered and connected content. TMMPDX is an excellent resource for business owners and executives looking for marketing advice and for marketing professionals seeking cutting-edge industry information.
About Project Lemonade
Project Lemonade provides foster youth of the greater Portland area with an annual back-to-school shopping experience. This free event enables foster youth to begin their school year with new and nearly new clothing, shoes, accessories and a greater sense of self esteem as they begin the school year. Project Lemonade is an organization comprised exclusively of volunteers who work tirelessly to stage a fabulous shopping experience for our local foster youth.