Event Recap
Philadelphia
Bruce B. Rush
Philadelphia Event Manager
Real Men Cook® for Charity
www.realmencook.com
215.924.6263 (office)
215.913.2212 (cell)
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One of the CCP students manning the omelette station brought some theatrics to the table.
It's always good to see friendly and familiar faces. Peggy Edmunds (left) and Sherry Jane Alindogan (right) were two of our veteran volunteers in attendance at the CCP reception.
April 22 Recruitment Reception Update
CCP culinary student Desean Taylor is planning to join us as an event chef
this year.
As usual, Mark Kushner and his CCP team laid out a magnificent spread for the Real Men Cook reception held earlier this week. The yield may not have been as immediate and tangible as the reception at WDAS, but we are hopeful of getting some cooks and volunteers out of this reception when all is said and done.
As a follow up to previous updates, we are now actively soliciting cook & volunteer registrations. Also, promo material and tickets are available. On the occasion of our milestone 20th anniversary, we invite you to commit TODAY to participate in Real Men Cook on Father's Day 2009. Click on the applicable link below to register as a cook or volunteer online. Online cook registration payments will be processed through the PayPal account of Real Men Charities, Inc.
Online cook registration:
http://www.realmencook.com/phi_join.html
Online volunteer registration:
http://realmencook.com/PhiladelphiaVolForm.html
To entice you to register yourself and/or others as a 2009 event chef in Philly sooner rather than later, we have put the following incentives in place:
EARLY COOK REGISTRATION INCENTIVES:
First and foremost, Real Men Cook is about the participating event chefs. Professional chefs and men from all walks of life are being sought to participate as event chefs in this year's event. If you are already committed to participating this year, we want and need to get you registered sooner rather than later! Similar, if you are committed to having someone else participate as an event chef, get that person registered today! Outlined below are several incentives designed to get you registered by April 30. Registration for the purpose of qualifying for any of these incentives will require submission of a cook registration form and the $35 registration fee.
FREE COOKBOOK: The first three men participating as an event chef for the first time in 2009 who register at the reception on April 30 at Canaan Baptist Church will receive a complimentary copy of "Real Men Cook: 100 Recipes for Family Celebrations," written by event co-founder K. Kofi Moyo and the foreword by President Barack Obama.
FREE CONCERT TIX: Register the most cooks (must register a minimum of 5 cooks to qualify) by April 30 and win a pair of tickets to the big Mother's Day Weekend concert on Saturday, May 9 in Atlantic City featuring Frankie Beverly & Maze, Teena Marie and The Whispers. There will only be one winner for this incentive. If two or more people tie for registering the most cooks, a drawing will be held to determine the winner.
FREE ART MUSEUM TIX: All cooks registered by April 30 will be entered into a drawing for a family 4-pack of tickets to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where the Cézanne exhibit will be on display until May 17, 2009.
FREE PHILLIES TIX: The first 15 cooks who register by 5/22/09 will receive two tickets to attend the Phillies vs. Florida Marlins game on Tuesday, May 26 as part of Real Men Cook Night (courtesy of Real Men Cook and The World Champion Phillies). The first five volunteers to register at least two new cooks by 5/22/09 will receive two tickets to attend the game as well!
REGISTER ONLINE NOW be a cook or volunteer:
http://www.realmencook.com/phi_join.html (cook registration)
http://realmencook.com/PhiladelphiaVolForm.html (volunteer registration)
So there you have it. IT'S ON!!!
PROMOTIONS UPDATE:
Palm cards have been available since earlier this month. Please connect with me or any member of the management team listed below to get your supply. We are also ready to begin our blitz of street promotions. Everyone is expected to help with this in some form or fashion. Contained below is a list of events where we want and need palm cards handed out over the next couple of weeks:
Saturday, May 2:
"America I AM:" Last weekend of this special exhibit at the National Constitution Center (6th & Arch). We need a team of 2-4 people to pass out palm cards between 12-2 PM.
Mt. Airy Day: This annual community festival takes place from 11 AM-6 PM on Germantown Avenue between Johnson and Upsal Streets. We need a street team of 4-6 people to pass out palm cards between 2-4 PM.
"Dad For A Day:" Stage play presented by Arts Sanctuary at Church of the Advocate (18th & Diamond);
showtime is 7:30 PM; need 2-4 volunteers to pass out palm cards from 6:30-7:45 PM.
Sunday, May 3:
"America I AM:" Last day of this special exhibit at the National Constitution Center (6th & Arch). We need a team of 2-4 people to pass out palm cards between 2-4 PM.
Friday, May 8:
Senior Healthy Living Expo: Event will take place from 10 AM-4 PM at the PA Convention Center. At the least, we need a team of 4-6 people to pass out palm cards from 10 AM-12 PM. We are trying to get it worked out to have an info table inside the event, as well as have a cook from RMC conduct a cooking demo.
Saturday, May 9:
Jazz on the Ave: This concert festival will take place from 12-7 PM. The main concert stage will be located on the 1500 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue in North Philly. The street will be closed to traffic from Broad Street to 17th Street and there will be vendors, a small children's carnival, face painting and other activities. We need a street team of 4-6 people to pass out palm cards between 3-5 PM.
If you are available to help staff any of the promo events listed above, please contact Volunteer Chairperson Lisa "Lee" Garnett (truessence.prez@hotmail.com or 267-303-0871) ASAP. Also, if you want to suggest an event or activity where you think Real Men Cook can and should have a presence, contact Promotions Chairperson Tiffany Murphy (tiffanydeanna@gmail.com or 267-246-7342). With regard to promo opportunities, we are looking for large indoor & outdoor events where we can pass out palm cards, and indoor events (e.g., banquets, expos) where we can set up an info table or provide tickets as a door prize in exchange for being able to distribute event promo literature.
DATES OF INTEREST:
--April 30: RMC Recruitment Reception @ Canaan Baptist Church (6:30-8:30 PM)
--May 8: Senior Healthy Living Expo @ PA Convention Center
--May 13: CISP 11th Annual Teen Summit @ PA Convention Center
--May 26: Real Men Cook Night at the Phillies game
MANAGEMENT TEAM:
While much of our core management team is the same as in 2008, there are some key chairmanship vacancies that need to be filled for 2009. If you are so inclined, this is also your opportunity to be part of Michele Parker's core team for 2009 and beyond.
Certification & Compliance/Christopher Baskins
Cook Recruitment/Vacant
Cookbook & Recipes/Mike Barney
Cook Coordinators/Brian Butcher
Entertainment/Ashley Scott
Finance/Doug Harrell
Health & Wellness Pavilion/Steve Sumners
Hospitality/Michele Parker
Logistics/Dawnmarie Hackett Clemmons
Production/Larry Kendricks
Promotions/Tiffany Murphy
Publicity & PR/Gwen Carter
Sanitation & Hygiene/Vacant
Security/Judy Walston
Sponsor & VIP Relations/Courtney Muhammad
Tech Support & Graphics/Vacant
Ticket Distribution/Shahid Wilds & Monique Turner
Volunteer Recruitment/Lee Garnett (formerly known as Lisa Woodard)
If you are interested in serving as a chairperson for one of the subcommittees listed as vacant, let me know that ASAP. Even if you are not able to participate as an event chef or event day volunteer in
2009, there is certainly still something you can do to help move our agenda forward. If you have not already done so, let me know what you are willing and able to do so I can pass that info along to the appropriate chairperson listed above.
If you were an active volunteer last year or have registered as a new volunteer this year, expect a phone call or e-mail from a chairperson within the next couple of weeks to discuss your committee assignment and event day intentions. If you have already registered as a cook or have given a verbal commitment that you plan to participate this year, be on the lookout for a phone call to discuss your commitment and responsibilities (cook registration, recipe submission, Safe Food Handling workshop, etc.).
For more Philly info:
http://realmencook.com/Philadelphia.html
Mark your calendar now for the 20th anniversary celebration of Real Men Cook (Sunday, June 21, 2009), and find out why they call it the "greatest Father's Day show on earth!" Every year, this "party with a purpose" is a fun filled food-tasting celebration of families, fathers and REAL MEN not to be missed! Between the food, entertainment, children's activities, health screenings, cooking demonstrations and door prizes, this event has something to offer everyone.
In addition, pick up your copy of the paperback edition of "Real Men Cook: 100 Recipes for Family Celebrations" by Real Men Cook co-founder K. Kofi Moyo at bookstores and online sites. The foreword was written by President Barack Obama. This book makes an excellent gift anytime.
REAL MEN WORK...REAL MEN PROVIDE...REAL MEN CARE...AND REAL MEN COOK!
R U Down? SPREAD THE WORD!!!
As a follow up to previous updates, we are now actively soliciting cook & volunteer registrations. Also, promo material and tickets are available. On the occasion of our milestone 20th anniversary, we invite you to commit TODAY to participate in Real Men Cook on Father's Day 2009. Click on the applicable link below to register as a cook or volunteer online. Online cook registration payments will be processed through the PayPal account of Real Men Charities, Inc.
Online cook registration:
http://www.realmencook.com/phi_join.html
Online volunteer registration:
http://realmencook.com/PhiladelphiaVolForm.html
To entice you to register yourself and/or others as a 2009 event chef in Philly sooner rather than later, we have put the following incentives in place:
EARLY COOK REGISTRATION INCENTIVES:
First and foremost, Real Men Cook is about the participating event chefs. Professional chefs and men from all walks of life are being sought to participate as event chefs in this year's event. If you are already committed to participating this year, we want and need to get you registered sooner rather than later! Similar, if you are committed to having someone else participate as an event chef, get that person registered today! Outlined below are several incentives designed to get you registered by April 30. Registration for the purpose of qualifying for any of these incentives will require submission of a cook registration form and the $35 registration fee.
FREE COOKBOOK: The first three men participating as an event chef for the first time in 2009 who register at the reception on April 30 at Canaan Baptist Church will receive a complimentary copy of "Real Men Cook: 100 Recipes for Family Celebrations," written by event co-founder K. Kofi Moyo and the foreword by President Barack Obama.
FREE CONCERT TIX: Register the most cooks (must register a minimum of 5 cooks to qualify) by April 30 and win a pair of tickets to the big Mother's Day Weekend concert on Saturday, May 9 in Atlantic City featuring Frankie Beverly & Maze, Teena Marie and The Whispers. There will only be one winner for this incentive. If two or more people tie for registering the most cooks, a drawing will be held to determine the winner.
FREE ART MUSEUM TIX: All cooks registered by April 30 will be entered into a drawing for a family 4-pack of tickets to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where the Cézanne exhibit will be on display until May 17, 2009.
FREE PHILLIES TIX: The first 15 cooks who register by 5/22/09 will receive two tickets to attend the Phillies vs. Florida Marlins game on Tuesday, May 26 as part of Real Men Cook Night (courtesy of Real Men Cook and The World Champion Phillies). The first five volunteers to register at least two new cooks by 5/22/09 will receive two tickets to attend the game as well!
REGISTER ONLINE NOW be a cook or volunteer:
http://www.realmencook.com/phi_join.html (cook registration)
http://realmencook.com/PhiladelphiaVolForm.html (volunteer registration)
So there you have it. IT'S ON!!!
PROMOTIONS UPDATE:
Palm cards have been available since earlier this month. Please connect with me or any member of the management team listed below to get your supply. We are also ready to begin our blitz of street promotions. Everyone is expected to help with this in some form or fashion. Contained below is a list of events where we want and need palm cards handed out over the next couple of weeks:
Saturday, May 2:
"America I AM:" Last weekend of this special exhibit at the National Constitution Center (6th & Arch). We need a team of 2-4 people to pass out palm cards between 12-2 PM.
Mt. Airy Day: This annual community festival takes place from 11 AM-6 PM on Germantown Avenue between Johnson and Upsal Streets. We need a street team of 4-6 people to pass out palm cards between 2-4 PM.
"Dad For A Day:" Stage play presented by Arts Sanctuary at Church of the Advocate (18th & Diamond);
showtime is 7:30 PM; need 2-4 volunteers to pass out palm cards from 6:30-7:45 PM.
Sunday, May 3:
"America I AM:" Last day of this special exhibit at the National Constitution Center (6th & Arch). We need a team of 2-4 people to pass out palm cards between 2-4 PM.
Friday, May 8:
Senior Healthy Living Expo: Event will take place from 10 AM-4 PM at the PA Convention Center. At the least, we need a team of 4-6 people to pass out palm cards from 10 AM-12 PM. We are trying to get it worked out to have an info table inside the event, as well as have a cook from RMC conduct a cooking demo.
Saturday, May 9:
Jazz on the Ave: This concert festival will take place from 12-7 PM. The main concert stage will be located on the 1500 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue in North Philly. The street will be closed to traffic from Broad Street to 17th Street and there will be vendors, a small children's carnival, face painting and other activities. We need a street team of 4-6 people to pass out palm cards between 3-5 PM.
If you are available to help staff any of the promo events listed above, please contact Volunteer Chairperson Lisa "Lee" Garnett (truessence.prez@hotmail.com or 267-303-0871) ASAP. Also, if you want to suggest an event or activity where you think Real Men Cook can and should have a presence, contact Promotions Chairperson Tiffany Murphy (tiffanydeanna@gmail.com or 267-246-7342). With regard to promo opportunities, we are looking for large indoor & outdoor events where we can pass out palm cards, and indoor events (e.g., banquets, expos) where we can set up an info table or provide tickets as a door prize in exchange for being able to distribute event promo literature.
DATES OF INTEREST:
--April 30: RMC Recruitment Reception @ Canaan Baptist Church (6:30-8:30 PM)
--May 8: Senior Healthy Living Expo @ PA Convention Center
--May 13: CISP 11th Annual Teen Summit @ PA Convention Center
--May 26: Real Men Cook Night at the Phillies game
MANAGEMENT TEAM:
While much of our core management team is the same as in 2008, there are some key chairmanship vacancies that need to be filled for 2009. If you are so inclined, this is also your opportunity to be part of Michele Parker's core team for 2009 and beyond.
Certification & Compliance/Christopher Baskins
Cook Recruitment/Vacant
Cookbook & Recipes/Mike Barney
Cook Coordinators/Brian Butcher
Entertainment/Ashley Scott
Finance/Doug Harrell
Health & Wellness Pavilion/Steve Sumners
Hospitality/Michele Parker
Logistics/Dawnmarie Hackett Clemmons
Production/Larry Kendricks
Promotions/Tiffany Murphy
Publicity & PR/Gwen Carter
Sanitation & Hygiene/Vacant
Security/Judy Walston
Sponsor & VIP Relations/Courtney Muhammad
Tech Support & Graphics/Vacant
Ticket Distribution/Shahid Wilds & Monique Turner
Volunteer Recruitment/Lee Garnett (formerly known as Lisa Woodard)
If you are interested in serving as a chairperson for one of the subcommittees listed as vacant, let me know that ASAP. Even if you are not able to participate as an event chef or event day volunteer in
2009, there is certainly still something you can do to help move our agenda forward. If you have not already done so, let me know what you are willing and able to do so I can pass that info along to the appropriate chairperson listed above.
If you were an active volunteer last year or have registered as a new volunteer this year, expect a phone call or e-mail from a chairperson within the next couple of weeks to discuss your committee assignment and event day intentions. If you have already registered as a cook or have given a verbal commitment that you plan to participate this year, be on the lookout for a phone call to discuss your commitment and responsibilities (cook registration, recipe submission, Safe Food Handling workshop, etc.).
For more Philly info:
http://realmencook.com/Philadelphia.html
Mark your calendar now for the 20th anniversary celebration of Real Men Cook (Sunday, June 21, 2009), and find out why they call it the "greatest Father's Day show on earth!" Every year, this "party with a purpose" is a fun filled food-tasting celebration of families, fathers and REAL MEN not to be missed! Between the food, entertainment, children's activities, health screenings, cooking demonstrations and door prizes, this event has something to offer everyone.
In addition, pick up your copy of the paperback edition of "Real Men Cook: 100 Recipes for Family Celebrations" by Real Men Cook co-founder K. Kofi Moyo at bookstores and online sites. The foreword was written by President Barack Obama. This book makes an excellent gift anytime.
REAL MEN WORK...REAL MEN PROVIDE...REAL MEN CARE...AND REAL MEN COOK!
R U Down? SPREAD THE WORD!!!