Our 2011 fundraising drive is underway…the action has begun to make our Tasty Travels III a success.

We need you to assist us in approaching restaurants directly to participate in Tasty Travels III. Listed below is a link to the letter that you can use to inform prospective restaurant partners about what Tasty Travels III is all about.

Please email us a list of the restaurants you are approaching to us here at NaceHawaii@gmail.com. If you are not comfortable approaching the restaurants yourself, please email us the contact person and information for the restaurant.

Below is a list of restaurants that are already being approached:

• Burgers on the Edge
• The Counter
• Formaggio’s
• Tacos Ricos
• Cubana del Sol
• V Lounge
• Jimbos
• Little River Noodle Shop
• Outlets at Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Waikiki, Princess Kaiulani and the Moana Surfrider
• Hakone
• Prince Court
• Anytime Cafe (formerly Banana Leaf Cafe at Market City)
• Sidestreet Inn

We would like to get as many restaurants as possible around the the Island to participate.

 
Thank you for your participation! And Happy Holidays!

Aloha,

Susan O’Donnell
2011-2012 Fundraising Chairperson

Josette Murai
2011-2012 President
NACE Hawaii Chapter

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Herb Yamamoto
President
NACE Hawaii Chapter

NACE Hawaii President Herb Yamamoto with representatives from Hawaii Meals on Wheels, beneficiaries of last year’s Tasty Travels program

 
HONOLULU, HI – Who would have thought so much good in the community could result from simply eating great food?

That was basis of a fundraising idea by the Hawaii Chapter of  the National Association of Catering Executives, which resulted in a $750 donation for Hawai`i Meals on Wheels.  The contribution represented a portion of the proceeds from “Tasty Travels,” a week-long fundraising event held in late May 2009 involving more than 20 Oahu restaurants.  A $10 dining pass entitled donors to receive 20 percent off their bill at the restaurants for up to six diners. Herbert Yamamoto, president of the NACE Hawaii Chapter, presented the check to Deena Ahakuelo, Hawai`i Meals on Wheels program manager, and Tami Hess, program assistant, at the chapter’s September meeting.

During the special “Tasty Travels” week, diners did not have to travel far for tasty food, finding great restaurants right in their neighborhoods. Participating restaurants included: Arancionos Di Mare, Banana Leaf Italian Bistro, California Beach Rock N’ Sushi, Charthouse, Lulu’s, Pearl, Pinky’s, Red Ginger, Senor Frog’s Sergio’s, The Wedding Café, The Willows, Tango Contemporary Café, and Tiki’s.  Hotel restaurants also participated in the fundraiser: Neptune’s Garden and the Oceanarium, both at the Pacific Beach Hotel; Hakone and Prince Court, both at the Hawaii Prince Hotel; and Rumfire and Twist at Hanohano Room, both at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.

“This was a win-win for everyone involved,” said Yamamoto, noting that this was the association’s first “Tasty Travels” fundraiser, held in collaboration with Divas Doing Good.  “The community supported local restaurants and a local nonprofit organization at the same time, while enjoying great food at different restaurants at a discount.”

“Whenever our volunteers deliver a hot meal to an elderly person or others who are homebound, we realize we may be the only human contact those individuals have all day, said Claire Shimabukuro, Hawai`i Meals on Wheels executive director.  “It’s a great feeling to know that organizations like the National Association of Catering Executives, Divas Doing Good and the others who participated in this fundraiser share our aloha for the growing population of seniors in Hawaii and want to join us making a positive difference by eradicating hunger among seniors in our community.