The Arizona Chapter of the
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International
presents the

28th Annual Chinese Auction Fundraiser and Dinner

Come help celebrate the
"Year of the Tiger"
with over 300 hospitality and meeting industry professionals
and their guests ... so much fun for a worthy cause!

DATE:
Thursday, June 24, 2010

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Chandler, Arizona 85226

Click here for the Raffle Donation Letter

Click here for the Raffle Donation Form

Click here for a PDF copy of the Invitation

AGENDA:

5:00 p.m.
Registration, Networking, No-Host Bar, Quarter Sales and Silent Auction

6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Live Auction

Auctioneer:
Bill Morton, Millenium Resort Scottsdale


Emcees:
David Rosenbaum, CHME, Fiesta Resort Conference Center
Ray Grace, Ray the DJ
and
Clark Rowley, RRP, Scottsdale Camelback Resort

Stage "Vannas": Alma Rosa Pink, Hampton Inn & Suites Westgate
and
Yvette Koebke, Sunstone Hotels

COST:
$55.00 Per Person
$525.00 Corporate Table of Ten

The Hotel is offering a special overnight rate of $59.00 per room.
PLUS .... The hotel will give a $25.00 play voucher to those
who check In prior to 5:00 p.m.
Call 1-800-WIN-GILA ext. 4300
to make your reservations.
www.wingilariver.com

AUCTION SPONSORS:
(as of 4/27)
American Audio Visual
Brede Exposition Services
Peggy and Bob Marcus
Pacific Event Productions
Paper Crazy
Regnier Photography
Road to Success Marketing
Sacco & Associates
Tri-Rentals Event Specialists
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS:
(as of 4/29)
Brede Exposition Services
CSI etc. Expositions, Trade Shows & Conferences
Fiesta Resort Conference Center
Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertaihnment
National Speakers Association
Pacific Event Productions
Sacco & Associates
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
US Airways

ABOUT HSMAI

HSMAI is the hospitality industry's source for knowledge, community, and recognition for leaders committed to professional development, sales growth, revenue optimization, marketing, and branding.

Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprised of nearly 7,000 members from 35 countries and chapters worldwide. The 250 member Arizona Chapter, established in 1968 and the 2nd largest chapter in the U.S. offers its members monthly education programs a variety of networking and fundraising events and community service volunteer opportunities.

The Children's Angel Foundation has been chosen HSMAI's "Charity of the Year" for the twelfth year in a row. CAF is the fundraising arm of Hacienda HealthCare, Arizona's leading healthcare provider (since 1967) of specialized services for infants, children and young adults who have medical, physical and intellectual impairments due to debilitating diseases, genetic disorders, accidents and abuse.

For more information on the Foundation and volunteer opportunities, call Staci Glass, Director of Philanthropic Development at 480-513-8742, or visit their website at http://www.haciendahealthcare.org

Towering 10 stories above the Gila River Indian Community, the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino is a luxurious Phoenix hotel and casino that is sure to deliver the finest in upscale service and accommodations. The Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino appeals to all tastes whether traveling on business or leisure with ample amenities.

Indulge in Vegas style casino entertainment without the hustle and bustle of Vegas crowds. The new Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino features 242 hotel rooms with a 100,000 square foot Vegas style casino. There is 12,000 square feet of versatile meeting space as well as a variety of fine dining restaurants including the famous Shula's Steak House, the most exciting nightclub and lounges. You'll find all the entertainment you'd ever want, all under one roof! The Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino is sure to bring new excitement to Phoenix entertainment.

For more information, visit the website at http://www.wingilariver.com/newhc_main.php.

THE CONCEPT OF THE AUCTION

The Chinese Auction was conceived in 1982 by the Arizona Chapter of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association Int'l. This event has gained national recognition and has been adopted by numerous HSMAI and MPI chapters through the U.S. as their major fundraiser.

The auction was originally given the Chinese theme due to the location of the event - the former China Doll Restaurant in Phoenix. Over the years, the auction has grown in size and has moved its location to larger venues. The Chinese theme has remained.

The idea of the auction is to provide each guest with a list of donated auction items (ranging from dinners and trips to golf outings) and a numbered stick. Each table is supplied with a bucket that is placed in the middle. Starting with the number one item, the auctioneer describes that item and asks the guests who are interested in bidding on this item to toss a quarter in the bucket. The guest then holds their stick in the air. The auctioneer calls out the sticks that are held up. A gonger (who cannot see or hear what is going on) is responsible for ringing the gong after a few seconds. The last number called out when the gong is rung has won that prize and goes to the stage to claim it. This sequence of events goes on throughout the evening until all prizes are gone.

Over the years, a silent auction has also been added to the event.

Bring your quarters, checkbooks
and credit cards!

$55/person before 6/15/10 ($65/person after that)
$525/Corporate Table of Ten before 6/15/10 ($600 after that)
ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE PRE-PAID
Please mail form (or fax for credit card) to:
HSMAI, P.O. Box 40096, Phoenix, AZ 85067-0096
Phone (602) 240-5552 / Fax (602) 240-5553


DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2010 at 5:00PM
NO-SHOWS WILL BE BILLED IN FULL
NO REFUNDS FOR ANY CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2010