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7242 CONCESSION - EVENT BEVERAGE SERVICES
LINCOLN CENTER
Sappkre Evenfs,000
Connie Matsuda
1050 East County Road 76
Wellington, CO 80549
Office: 970-221-2025
Cell: 970-218-6796
SapphireEventsLLC@gmail.com
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QUESTIONS ABOUT LIQUOR LAWS?
We have listed a number of frequently asked questions related to the bartending service with general
answers. The Colorado Liquor Code provides all the information we require for serving and providing
alcohol beverages lawfully but there are many different interpretations of those laws and rules. The
answers we have provided have been verified wif It Liquor Enforcement and statements have been added in
italics that are copied directly from the liquor code.
If you would like to review the liquor code please go to www.Colorado.roy(reveiiue(liquol- or contact art% of
the liquor law officials in your cities or county they are very helpful.
CAN I HAVE A CASH BAR?
Cash bars are not permitted. An exception would be a Special Events Permit, which permits the sale of alcohol beverages by the
drink and may be issued by local and state licensing authorities to qualifying entities.
Qualified entities are explained in the next question.
It is unlawful for any person (e)To buy any vinous or spirituous liquor from any person not licensed to sell at retail as provided by this
article except as otherwise provided in this article;
(f) To sell at retail any malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors in sealed containers without holding a retail liquor store or liquor -licensed
drugstore license, except as permitted by section 12-47-301 (6)or any otherprovision of this article;
(g) To manufacture, sell, or possess for sale any alcohol beverage unless licensed to do so as provided by this article or article 46 or 48 of
this title and unless all licenses required are in full force and effect;
(h) (i) To consume malt, vinous, or spirituous liquor in anypublic plare except on any licensed premises permitted under this article to
sell such liquor by the drink for consumption thereon; to consume any alcohol beverage upon any premises licensed to sell liquor far
consumption on the licensed premises, the sale of which is not authorized by the state licensing authority; to consume alcohol beverages at
any time on such premises other than such alcohol beverage as is purchased from such establishment; or to consume alcohol beverages in
any public room on such premises during such hours as the sale of such beverage is prohibited under this article
DO I QUALIFY FOR A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT?
If you are a qualified non profit organization you can apply for a Special Events Permit at you local liquor licensing office.
To qualify for a permit you must be incorporated under the laws of the State oj'Colorado for purposes of asocial, fraternal, patriotic,
political, or athletic nature, and not for pecuniary gain; a regularly chartered branch, lodge, or chapter of a national organization or
society organized for such purposes and being non profit in nature; a regularly established religious or philanthropic institution; or a
political candidate who has filed the necessary reports and statements with the Secretary of State pursuant to Article 45, Title 1, C.R.S.
Permits are issued for a specific location and are not transferable to any other location or entity. _4 special events permit may not be
issued to any entity for more than 10 days in a calendar year.
Sandwiches or other food snacks must be available during all hours of service of malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors.
If you would like to read more information about permits please read 12-48-102 then 108 of the liquor code on line.
Information about an Art Gallen Permit is not provided in our information. Please read 12-47-422 of the Colorado Liquor Code.
CAN WE SERVE ALCOHOL AT OUR OPEN HOUSE?
If your open house is an invitation only event you may serve alcohol.
If your open house allows the public to attend you can not serve alcohol to the public.
THE LIQUOR WAS DONATED FOR OUR FUND RAISING EVENT. CAN WE SERVE. THE LIQUOR TO OUR GUESTS"
If it is an invitation only event and it is not open to the public in any way, you may serve the liquor to your guests. I ou can not
charge any entrance fee, cover charge, or ask for a suggested donation.
It is then considered that money was exchanged for an alcohol drink.
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CAN 101 PROVIDE A LICENSED BARTENDER FOR OUR EVENT?
There are no licensed bartenders. Your bartender should complete a training program approved by the Liquor Enforcement
Division. TIPS or Training for Intervention Procedures is in compliance with the standards for seller and server training. This
program is for the education and training for the responsible service, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. 1 our bartendin_
service should also be insured and able to provide a certificate when requested.
SOMEONE 1 KNOW HAS 4 LIQUOR 110ENSE AT THEIR ESTABLISHMENT. CAN HE PROVIDE THE ALCOHOL AND sF
IT AT MY EVENT?
\O. There is no such thing as a roving liquor license. The license was issued to the premises specified on the liquor license and all
alcohol purchased for that premises must be sold at that premises. Alcohol can not be removed and sold at another location.
12-47-901 It is untau ful for any person (e) To buy any vinous or spirituous liquor from any person not licensed to sell at retail as
provided by this article except as otherwise provided in this article;
(f) To sell at retail any malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors in sealed containers without holding a retail liquor store or liquor -licensed
drugstore license, except as permitted by section 12-47-301 (6)or any otherprovision of this article;
THE CATERER WE AIRED HAS A LIQUOR LICENSE AT THEIR VENUE. CAN THEY PROVIDE THE LIQUOR FOR OUR
EVENT ATOIIR FRIENDS IltlYtl,'!
No. As with any liquor license there is no such thing as a roving liquor license. I f the caterer holds a liquor license it is for the
premises specified on the liquor license and all alcohol purchased for that premises must be sold at the premises. They can not
serve. sell or provide liquor from their licensed prernises to an off site event.
NOTE: Some caterers provide bartending service and their own certified bartenders for their events. The same rules apply to
them. No Cash Bars and liquor can not be served or given away unless it is an invitation only event or a Special Event Permit is
obtained.
DO YOU CHECK ID'SY
YES. As servers of alcohol we must make certain that the people we are serving are of legal age.
If a guest is asked for an ID and can not provide it, thev will not be served an alcohol beverage.
12-47-901 It is unlawful for anyperson (a.5) (I) To sell, seine, give away, dispose of, exchange„ or deliver orpermit the sale, serving,
giving, or procuring of any alcohol beverage to or for any person under the age of twenty-one years.
CAN YOU PURCHASE THE LIQUOR FOR US?
NO.
1Ve will be happy to help you with quantities and make all arrangements but you are required to purchase the liquor from a
licensed retail liquor store.
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If you have any questions please contact:
Sapphire Events LLC
Professional Bartending Services
8& Event. Planning
970.221.2025
SapphireEventsLLC@gmail.com
Or for more information about Liquor Laws
please contact:
Robert Younger
Alcohol/Tobacco Enforcement. Officer
Serial # FC151 District. One
144 N. Mason Street #1
970.416.2948 r)-ounger@fc.gov.coni
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Beginning Balance
$80,508.43
Days in Statement
30
Total Deposits
$72.12
Annual Percentage Yield Earned
1.13%
Total Withdrawals
$5,000.00
Interest Earned this Statement
$72.12
Ending Balance
$75,580.55
Interest Paid this Statement
$72.12
Interest Paid YTD
$297.69
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Withdrawals
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Balance*
transaction Imaget
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FUNDS TRANSFER DEBIT
$5,000.00
$75,508.43
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INTEREST PAYMENT
$72.12
$75,580.55
05/05/2011
ONLINE TRNSFER FROM
ACCT ENDING 7224
$2,200.00
$77,780.55
Statement Disclosure I Payment Info I Contact Us
Attachment 4
Performance Pricing
PRODUCTS
Beer
Budweiser
$5.00
Bud Light
$5.00
Coors
$5.00
Coors Light
$5.00
Michelob Ultra
$5.00
90 Shilling
$6.00
Easy Street
$6.00
5-Barrel
$6.00
Fat Tire
$6.00
Sunshine
$6.00
Seasonal Micro
$6.00
Corona
$6.00
Heineken
$6.00
O'Doul's
$4.00
Mike's Hard Lemonade
$6.00
Wine
Barefoot-Chardonnay
$6.00
Yellowtail-Pinot Grigio
$6.00
Sutter Home -White Zinfandel
$6.00
Ravenwood-Merlot
$6.00
Fetzer-Pinot Noir
$6.00
Francis Coppola-Chardonnay
$9.00
Clos du Bois-Pinot Grigio
$9.00
Clos du Bois-Merlot
$9.00
Francis Coppola-Pinot Noir
$9.00
Ravenwood - Cabernet Sauvignon
$6.00
Champagne
Basic Bottle
$28.00
Special Order Bottle
TBD
Toast Service
$5/glass
Spirits
Vodka -Pearl
$6.00
Rum -Castillo Silver
$6.00
Whiskey -Evan William
$6.00
Attachment 4
Gin-Gilby's
$6.00
Tequila -Juarez
$6.00
Vodka-Skyy
$8.00
Light Rum -Bacardi Silver
$8.00
Dark Rum -Captain Morgan
$8.00
Coconut Rum -Malibu
$8.00
Whiskey -Jack Daniels
$8.00
Whiskey -Jim Beam
$8.00
Whiskey -Crown Royal
$8.00
Whiskey-Seagram's 7
$8.00
Gin -Bombay Sapphire
$8.00
Gin-Tanqueray
$8.00
Tequila- Cuervo Gold
$8.00
Vodka-Ketle One
$9.00
Scotch -Johnnie Red
$9.00
Scotch-Dewar's
$9.00
Scotch -Chivas
$9.00
Tequila-Milagro Silver
$9.00
Brandy -Hennessy
$9.00
Coffee Liqueur-Kahluha
$9.00
Coffee Liqueur -Bailey's
$9.00
Soft Drinks and Juices
Coke Products
$2.00
Orange Juice
$3.00
Pineapple Juice
$3.00
Cranberry Juice
$3.00
Apple Juice
$3.00
Bottled Water
$2.00
Coffee
$2.00
Hot Tea
$2.00
Iced Tea
$2.00
Lemonade
$2.00
Milk
$2.00
Food
Granola Bars - Nature Valley
$1.50
Mint Patties -Junior Mints
$0.25
Jerky
TBD
Popcorn - ACT II Butter Lovers
$2.00
Bags of Chips - Frio Lay Flavor Pack
$1.50
Pretzels - Mini Pretzel
$1.00
Animal Crackers - Austin Zoo Animals
$1.00
Peanuts - Planter's Salted
$1.00
Cashews
TBD
Fruit Snacks - Kellog
$1.50
Attachment 4
Snickers
$2.00
Payday
$2.00
Rolo
$2.00
Specialty Coffee*
Latte
$4.00
Cappucino
$4.00
Mocha
$4.00
Machiato
$4.00
Breve
$4.00
Americano
$4.00
Espresso
$4.00
Flavor Shot
$1.00
"Depending upon time requirements and cost of equipment, Sapphire is still considering specialty
coffee as an option.
Attachment 5
Ah Order Checklist for Sapphire Events LLC
Olient Name:
ate of Event:
hone#: Email:
0 hat type of service do they prefer?
Service Time:
Number of Guests:
• ❑ Cash Bar: All beverages alcoholic/non-alcoholic are purchased by guest, $200 minimum sales, $150 deposit.
• ❑ Hosted Bar. The client will be charged for all alcoholic beverages. All soda, iced tea and coffee are provided at no charge with the
•Hosted Bar package only. A hosted bar requires a $500.00 deposit per 100 guests plus 18%gratuity.
❑ Combination Bar. Client purchases specific beverage(s). All other beverages are on a cash basis.
❑ Limited Bor: Client sets the desired cash amount for beverages. Once the cash amount has been reached, beverages will be provided
• to guests on a cash basis.
•
Domestic
❑
Budweiser
❑
Bud Light
•
❑
Coors
❑
Coors Light
❑
Michelob Ultra
•
House White
•
❑
Chardonnay-Barefoot
Beverage Menu
Please select no more than 4 types of beer.
Micros
❑ 90 Schilling
❑ Easy Street
❑ 5 Barrel
❑ Fat Tire
❑ Sunshine
❑ Seasonal
Please Select no more than 4 types of wine.
❑
Pinot Grigio-Yellowtail
❑
White Zinfandel -Sutter Home
•
House Red
•
❑
Merlot-Ravenwood
❑
Pinot Noir-Fetzer
❑
Cabernet Sauvignon Ravenwood
Well
❑
Vodka -Pearl
•
❑
Rum -Castillo Silver
•
❑
Whiskey -Evan
Williams
❑
Gin-Gilby's
•
❑
Tequila -Juarez
•
Imports
❑ Corona
❑ Heineken
Non -Alcoholic
❑ O'Doul's
Premium White
❑ Chardonnay-Francis Coppola
❑ Pinot Grigio-Clos du Bois
Premium Red
❑ Merlot-Clos du Bois
❑ Pinot Noir-Francis Coppola
Please Select what the event will require.
Premium
Top Shelf
❑ vodka-Skyy
❑
Vodka-Ketel One
❑ Light Rum -Bacardi Silver
❑
Scotch Whiskey-
❑ Dark Rum -Captain Morgan
Johnnie Walker Red
❑ Coconut Rum -Malibu
❑
Scotch-
❑ Whiskey -Jack Daniels
Dewar's White Label
❑ Whiskey -Jim Beam
❑
Scotch -Chivas Regal
❑ Whiskey -Crown Royal
❑
Tequila-Milagro Silver
❑ Whiskey-Seagram's 7
❑
Brandy-VSOP Hennessy
❑ Gin -Bombay Sapphire
❑ Gin-Tanqueray
❑
Coffee Liqueur-KahlOha
❑ Tequila -Jose Cuervo Gold
❑
Coffee Liqueur -Bailey's
• Attachment 5
• **Sapphire Events LLC serves Coke products.
Opecial Order Requests/ Specialty Drinks?
Must be submitted and approved 2 weeks before the day of event.)
•
Ooes the event require glassware?
*Vhich Attire Option do they prefer?
• ❑ Formal Attire: Black pants, black long sleeve collared shirt with black vest and tie.
❑ Semi -Formal Attire: Black pants, black long sleeve collared shirt with black tie.
❑ Casual Attire: Khaki pants with black polo shirt.
SNOTES:
970.221.2025
SapphireEventsLLC@gmail.com
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Exhibit A
INTRODUCTION
Sapphire Events LLC is a limited liability company in the State of Colorado
formed by Connie Matsuda, owner and managing member. The company is a
professional bartending and event planning service. The experienced, TIPS
certified (Training for Intervention Procedures, Attachment 1), and insured
bartenders serve liquor and manage events safely for business, corporations,
organizations, and individuals.
The Sapphire Events team is ready and excited to provide exceptional, efficient
service with quality products to compliment the newly remodeled Lincoln Center.
1. EXPERIENCE
Connie Matsuda is the owner of Sapphire Events and will be the manager. She
has operated a successful catering/event coordinating business for 20 years.
Custom Cakes & Catering started in 1985 as a full service off -site caterer and in
1993 registered a DBA 19th Green, Inc. as the concession and beverage service
at the Mountain Vista Golf Course. 19th Green operated successfully for 11
years. When the golf course sold in 2004 the 19th Green was purchased by the
new owners.
The catering business continued until 2005. Custom Cakes and Catering was
then closed and Connie continued with the event planning. She was then needed
to help care for her father with Parkinson's disease and her mother with cancer.
After her father's passing it was possible to work again and Connie was anxious
to get back into business. Sapphire Events was then started in 2010 and with
help from her daughter Jaclyn they started taking jobs for bartending services
and event planning. Connie is TIPS certified.
Jaclyn Matsuda will assist with managing. Jackie is 27 years old and attended
Front Range Community College for two years in business. She has participated
in both the catering and concession businesses. She started working at 19t
Green concession at the golf course on the beverage cart and later was given
the assistant manager position to help with ordering of product and employee
scheduling. Jaclyn has also worked at the Lincoln Center for Toast of the Town
and feels Sapphire Events can greatly improve the service Lincoln Center
deserves. She is currently working for Sapphire Events and completes
estimates, meets with clients, plans events and is also a bartender. Jaclyn is
TIPS certified.
Chris Davison is another qualified employee that will assist with managing and
ordering. Chris has been a resident of Fort Collins for 15 years and is 33 years
Attachment 7
Sapphire Events LLC
Profit & Loss Statement
INCOME
$ 250,000
Operating expenses:
Labor
65,000
Liquor Purchases
72,500
Non Alcoholic Beverage/
Snack Purchase
6,000
Supplies
5,000
Insurance-Gen/Liquor Liability
1,900
Workers Compensation
1,000
Advertising
300
Accounting
400
Utilities -Telephone
780
License & Dues
1,830
Liquor Occupation Tax
1,600
Payroll Taxes
4,970
Lincoln Center Fee
35,000
Health Insurance
3,400
Salary
36,000
Total operating expenses 235,680
Net Income 14,320
FINANCIAL ASSUMPTIONS:
Income: Gross Income of $250,000 is estimated by the Lincoln Center. Gross sales are defined as total concession
sales excluding sales tax as stated in Exhibit B Proposal Form
Operating Expenses:
LABOR --The $65,000 is an estimate since we are unsure of the amount of liquor events held and the number of
bartenders needed for each event.
LIQUOR PURCHASES —Cost of liquor is estimated at 29% of gross sales
NON ALCOHOLIC/SNACK PURCHASES ---Estimated cost of purchasing sodas, mixers, juices, candy, peanuts, chips,
fruit snacks and other miscellaneous snack items
SUPPLIES—Eco Cups, napkins, stirrers and fruit condiments for drinks
INSURANCE ---General Liability, Liquor Liability and additional insured charge estimated by Tim Beckett of John Beckett
and Associates. We already may this insurance from Nautilus Insurance Company but will need to increase the insured
amounts as required.
WORKERS COMPENSATION —Sapphire Events LLC is already insured as required with Colorado Casualty Insurance.
ADVERTISING ---Estimated for the brochures that Lincoln Center will need to present to clients holding private events.
ACCOUNTING —Preparation of our income taxes
UTILITIES -TELEPHONE —Cost of telephone offsite
LICENSE & DUES —New application for city liquor license$500.00. State fee for new license $1025.00. $20.00
Fingerprint charge and $38.50 CBI charge. ATF yearly charge is $250.00
LIQUOR OCCUPATION TAX ---City of Fort Collins Charge per year $1600
PAYROLL TAXES ---Total payroll of $65,000 x .0765%=$4972.50
LINCOLN CENTER FEE—$250,000 x 14% our offer—$36,000
HEALTH INSURANCE —Health Insurance for manager
SALARY —Monthly salary of $1000 each per month for managers of Sapphire Events. Connie, Jaclyn and Chris
Exhibit A
old. He originally attended Colorado State University for Hotel and Resort
Management. While in school at this time, he was a bartender at a local
restaurant as well as cook. He was responsible for ordering product and
scheduling kitchen staff. He later attended Colorado College of Real Estate and
procured his license to practice residential real estate. Chris re -enrolled at CSU
where he finished his degree in Health and Exercise Science with a
concentration in Sports Medicine in December, 2010. Chris is TIPS certified and
has been with Sapphire Events since opening.
Sapphire Events will staff 3 full time Managers of which there will always be at
least one manager on duty at all scheduled events. In the case of multiple
events, we will staff multiple managers accordingly. Sapphire currently staffs
several part-time employees. If our bid is accepted, we will hire prospective
bartenders based upon prior experience, a good attitude, and ability to provide
friendly customer service. Each hired bartender will be required to complete the
TIPS certified course prior to serving any alcoholic beverages. Also, each
bartender will be instructed on how to properly and professionally serve each
guest, in order to provide consistent conformity throughout the serving process.
Sapphire Events will hire a diverse group of competent employees to represent
the company, The Lincoln Center, and the Fort Collins community as a whole.
We will also look to hire several bar assistants that will be scheduled to assist the
bartenders during larger events. Bar assistants will be responsible for keeping
inventory stocked, re -filling ice, and keeping the bar and table areas clean and
tidy. We will schedule employees for events based upon the tables below (for
the first few months we will over -staff by a few employees for the larger events to
buffer any unforeseen demands).
Performance Scheduling
Guest Count
50-75
75-100
150-300
300-500
500+
Performance
1 Bartender,
2 Bartenders,
3 Bartenders,
4 Bartenders,
6 Bartenders,
Hall Main Lobby
Staff
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
Performance
1 Bartender,
2 Bartenders
3 Bartenders
4 Bartenders,
6 Bartenders
Hall 2nd Lobby
,
Staff
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
220 Seat
1 Bartender,
2 Bartenders,
3 Bartenders,
Theater
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
xxx
XXX
2
Exhibit A
Private Event Scheduling
Guest Count
50-75
75-100
150-300
300-500
500+
1 Bartender,
1 Bartender,
2 Bartenders,
3 Bartenders,
Canyon West
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
XXX
1 Bartender,
1 Bartender,
2 Bartenders,
Columbine
XXX
XXX
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Bartender,
1 Bartender,
2 Bartenders,
Terrace
XXX
XXX
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Bartender,
1 Bartender,
2 Bartenders,
Rooftop
XXX
XXX
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Bartender,
1 Bartender,
2 Bartenders,
Founder's
XXX
XXX
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
1 Assistant
After starting Sapphire we encountered many interpretations of the laws so
Connie and Jackie felt is was important to read and research the laws and
consult with the Alcohol enforcement officer in Fort Collins, Robert Younger.
This research was approved by Officer Younger and Sapphire Events provides
this information to all our clients. It is included in this proposal (Attachment 2).
2. FINANCIAL
Sapphire Events LLC is a new company formed in October 2010. Sapphire
Events started with a personal loan from Connie Matsuda of $1150.00 to pay for
licenses, insurance and some portable equipment.
If we are awarded the bid, Connie and Kenji Matsuda will loan the company or
we will consider applying for a line of credit for liquor license fees and start up
costs required for Sapphire Events. Therefore we have provided a copy of the
bank statement for the account which will support Sapphire Events
(Attachment 3).
3. PRODUCTS
Sapphire Events believes that the newly renovated Lincoln Center should offer a
reasonable and professional selection of drink choices to the paying patrons.
The increased attention to bar detail and upgraded, professional service will
reflect on the time, energy and money that has gone into making the Lincoln
3
Exhibit A
Center a modern and sophisticated Performing Arts Center in Northern Colorado.
The improvements with three permanent bars and two portable bars coupled with
increased, trained staff will ensure that the demand for beverages will be met
effectively, efficiently and with a smile. Furthermore, in order to serve beverages
as quickly as possible to patrons during intermissions, Sapphire Events proposes
a pre -drink ordering system. During performances that include intermissions, we
will post signage at each active station informing patrons of this option. If they so
choose, we will get their first name and last initial and give them a ticket. Five
minutes prior to intermission, we will prepare their drink and place it on their
ticket for convenient pick-up. A complete list of initial product inventory as well
as prices can be found on Attachment 4. We have also included a preliminary
order checklist for the Lincoln Center Events Coordinator in order to streamline
private events requests (Attachment 5). A brochure with services offered, attire
options for staff, as well as beverage prices and choices for clients interested in
private events has been attached (Attachment 6).
4. OTHER INFORMATION
Have you ever held or do you currently hold any financial interest, direct or
indirect, in any retail liquor establishment, distillery, importing or wholesale liquor
license?
Yes. Connie Matsuda held an Optional Premises License issued by Larimer
County at the Mountain Vista Greens Golf Course from 1993 to 2004.
Do you plan to be an active participant in the management and operation of the
concession?
Yes. Connie Matsuda will be the principal manager and supervise all operations
of the concession. She will also be responsible for bookkeeping with help from
her husband Kenji Matsuda who holds a degree in accounting from Colorado
State University. Jaclyn Matsuda and Chris Davison will both be active, full-time
participants in the management and operation of Sapphire Events at the Lincoln
Center.
In
Exhibit A
5. REFERENCES
McWhinney
Ginger Dodge
Business Support Associate
gingerd(a-)mcwhinney.com
970-776-4080
Odell Brewing
Karla Baise
karlabaise(a-)odellbrewing.com
970-672-5326
Kristi Montgomery
KristiMontgomerv(a) ups. com
970-692-9993
Exhibit B
7242 CONCESSION - EVENT BEVERAGE SERVICES
LINCOLN CENTER
PROPOSALFORM
The proposer, Sapphire Events LLC , (an individual LLC) (a partnership) (a corporation)
hereby enters its proposal for 7242 Concession -Event Beverage Services for the Lincoln Center
per the Request for Proposal document.
Concession Fee Proposal:
The Concessionaire shall pay, annually, as rental to the City, Fourteen percent (14%)
of the gross sales from the concession operation and/or a fixed amount of $ N/A year.
Gross sales are defined as total concession sales excluding sales tax (Please refer to
Attachment 7 for Profit &Loss Statement and Financial Assumptions that were used in
determining our initial bid).
Signature: W�2�a Title: Owner/ Managing Member
Company Name: Sapphire Events LLC Date: June 1, 2011
Street: 1050 East County Road 76
City: Wellington
State/Zip: Colorado/80549
Phone #: 970-221-2025
Fax #: 970-568-4433
Email:
RFP 7242 Concession -Event Beverage Services - Lincoln Center
Attachment 1
To educate and train all facets of society in
the responsible sale, service and
consumption of alcohol.
About TIPS
TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) is a dynamic, skills -based
training program designed to prevent intoxication, drunk driving and
underage drinking by enhancing the fundamental "people skills" of
servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol. TIPS gives individuals the
knowledge and confidence they need to recognize potential alcohol -
related problems and intervene to prevent alcohol -related tragedies.
TIPS training sessions vary in length from two to five hours. Eight
customized versions of the program address concerns specific to the
environment.
TIPS sessions can be administered through a certified TIPS Trainer or
through eTIPS, an online training program. Training conducted by a
trainer is implemented through video and printed materials to facilitate
discussion of the course content. Course material is presented in three
sections: Information, Skills Training and Practice/Rehearsal.
Training conducted through eTIPS is implemented through a computer and served over the web. eTIPS Training is self -
paced and can be administered at anytime.
At the end of either type session, participants complete a multiple-choice exam. Participants who pass the exam receive a
certification card, valid for three years in most areas. Exams, grades and other relevant information are maintained online for
review.
Program Duration: 3 hours
Target Audience: restaurants, bars, nightclubs, resorts, hotels and other establishments where alcohol is
consumed on the premises.
Attachment 1
The Challenges: Restaurants and bars are great places for people to socialize and have a good time.
Unfortunately, that good time sometimes gets out of hand. Servers must be able to deal with these problem
behaviors and the challenges associated with underage drinking and drunk driving. Establishments know they need
their staff trained, but can't find the time or location to train them.
The Solution: eTIPS On Premise allows waiters, waitresses, and bartenders to receive the training they need to prevent the
misuse of alcohol. In addition, eTIPS training allows servers of alcohol to take the course when it is convenient for them.
eTIPS trained servers learn to recognize the signs of intoxication and how to effectively intervene when a situation gets out
of control. Through thought -provoking video clips, eTIPS challenges servers to evaluate and re-evaluate the way they
manage their customers. The flexibility of eTIPS makes it an ideal solution for servers with busy schedules.
Additional Benefits: An eTIPS certified staff demonstrates a strong committment to preventing alcohol -related problems in
your community. eTIPS also reduces exposure to liquor liability lawsuits and can decrease liability insurance premiums.
Learn more about maintaining a safe and responsible environment for your customers:
Call 1-800-438-8477 or Buy eTIPS.