On Sunday February 9th, 3:00pm-5:00pm, the HRA Board of Advisors would like to invite our alumni and industry friends to its annual wine tasting and silent auction event at Springfield’s Doubletree Hotel, 2431 N. Glenstone Ave. This year’s event is sponsored by DoubleTree Hotel and Vino Cellars.
Alumni, Matt Bekebrede, owner of Vino Cellars, is organizing the tasting portion of the event, and Brian Inman, General Manager of DoubleTree Hotel, is coordinating appetizers that will complement the wine. Over 20 wines from various regions of the world will be available to sample. The event also includes a silent auction, raffle and wine grab bag to raise scholarship funds for the HRA department. Admission is free, and casual dress is encouraged.
RSVP to HRA@MissouriState.edu by February 3, 2014. DoubleTree will be offering a special room rate the evening of the 9th. Please call 417-831-3131 and ask for the Missouri State University rate. We hope to see many of you there! MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND.
The HRA Board of Advisors plays a vital role in the success of the HRA Department. Their mission is to promote continued excellence in the Hospitality and Restaurant Administration Department’s teaching, service, research and development.