The Reception
The Signature Chefs Auction will be held at the 4-Points Sheraton on Boardwalk very close to I-94 and State Street. Several ballrooms are utilized for the event. The decorations are stunning and elegant and the mood is both romantic and electric-like a beautiful dinner and a party at the same time.
In one ballroom, the finest chefs from greater Ann Arbor gather to prepare their signature dishes placed in beautiful displays that are appealing to both the eye and the appetite. Fine wines and drinks are available to enhance the experience of browsing among the chef’s offerings.
In another ballroom, an assortment of interesting and unique items is featured for the silent auction. Writing your auction number below the item is all you have to do to bid. The items range from remote control toys and jewelry to exquisite artwork and travel items. All the items are beautifully displayed for the guests to see and touch.
Finally in the largest ballroom guests gather for the live auction. Each of the chefs offer unique personalized dining experiences for groups of 2-12 for live bidding. There are also travel packages and special items that are available in the live auction. The room builds with excitement as the packages are described and the bidding begins. Midway the bidding pauses as a family touched by the March of Dimes describes their personal story. The mission moment reminds all the guests the real purpose of the evening. There is an opportunity for all to donate directly at that time.
From the moment you arrive and are greeted by the valet service, to you enter the ballrooms and experience the beautiful decorations and savory aromas, until you depart with the items you treasured, the evening is full of fun and surprise and the good feeling you get knowing that in one golden night of enjoyment you saved a baby’s life.
Reception Side Notes
The auction and reception are held in the Sheraton ball rooms. The chef stations will be set up amongst the silent auction items and the wine and drink stations. The live auction is held in a ballroom with table seating and begins when the chefs have finished their food service and most of the silent auctions are closed.