This is an outline of the events for the week. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at ejones@tuttabella.com or call 206.501.9667.

The kick-off for VPN Week will commence at the Space Needle http://spaceneedle.com. We have been granted access to the rooftop to give the official welcome to our delegates. The rooftop can accommodate up to 20 people. We have invited several members of the media to photograph the event and for interviews. For this event:

 Arrive at the Space Needle Lobby between 9:30-9:50 to be escorted to the rooftop

 Due to the rooftop capacity, ONE representative per company will be allowed on the rooftop.

 Please wear non-slip shoes. The rooftop is very secure, however you will need to ascend three ladders for access.

 The delegation will be given a short welcome, have a chance to address the media, and take photographs.

Certification for Via Tribunali Georgetown from 11:00-12:00

Certification for Pizzeria Pulcinella from 12:30-1:30

Afternoon Outdoor Pizza Demonstration

We will be promoting the VPN to the masses at 3827 S. Edmunds St. Seattle, 98118, near the corner of Rainier Avenue South and South Edmunds Street in Columbia City. We will have volunteers passing flyers at the Columbia City Farmers’ Market, in addition to the promotion of the event by our PR reps. The spirit of the event is to showcase the simplicity and beauty of the classic Margherita. You are welcome to bring menus and promo materials from your restaurant, however the goal is to promote the presence & mission of the VPN. Please spread the word to your customers, friends, and contacts.

 General setup for this event will start at 1:30. Cary will bring his oven and start the fire. Please arrive for your set-up 30 minutes before your start time.

 His mobile oven arrangement includes refrigeration and conference tables with black tablecloths.

 Please bring enough: dough, cheese, basil and sauce for 50 margheritas, which will be cut and distributed. If you run low on supplies, there will be backup available at Tutta Bella for use.

 Be prepared to talk pizza (history, personal stories, techniques, flour, tomatoes, etc… to the people! Bring a helping hand if you’d like. We want to give as much information to the people gathered in the courtyard as possible.

 Mayor Greg Nickels will arrive between 5:30 and 5:45 for the official presentation of the VPN Week Certificate to the delegates. If you’d like to stay late or send a rep to arrive before your demonstration start time for photos and such, please do!

 Demo ends at 8:00

Certification Day for the rest of the pizzerias!

10:00-11:00 Via Tribunali Fremont 11:30-12:30 Tutta Bella Issaquah 2:30-3:30 Ristorante Picolinos 4:00-5:00 Via Tribunali Queen Anne 5:30-6:30 Via Tribunali Belltown

Members Dinner at Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria Westlake location at 8:00 pm

Eat, drink and celebrate! Chef Brian Gojdics and team will be serving a ______ course dinner at the Tutta Bella located at 2200 Westlake Ave, Seattle 98109.

 Parking is available at the 2200 Westlake building

 Doors open at 8:00 pm for mingling and drinks

 Seating for dinner will commence at 8:30 pm

 You are invited to include friends and family at your table. Due to space, invitations are limited to 6 seats per company

 The certificates will be formally presented to the pizzeria representative.

Meet and Greet hosted by Pizzeria Pulcinella from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

This is a chance for your employees to learn and absorb from the masters! We invite them to ask questions, learn about the association, and network with other pizzeria employees.

Owners and Principals Forum at the Caffe Vita Loft from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

This is the first meeting of its kind for VPN Americas. All pizzeria owners and principal employees are invited to participate in a dialogue with the delegates about the past, present, and future of the association.

 The Caffe Vita Loft is located at__________________________________

 Parking is available at __________________________________________

Private boat tour of Lake Washington. This event is limited to guests of Joe Fugere and the delegates. Time to be determined.

VPN celebration at Emerald Downs, located at 2300 Emerald Downs Dr. Auburn, 98001. The ninth race of the day will be named the "Verace Pizza Napoletan Purse," in honor of our association. The tentative start time is at 6:00pm, you are welcome to arrive early so you don’t miss the race!

 We have box seats available for our group. You will each be given 5 tickets to distribute to your guests.

 A limited menu and cocktail service will be available in our club box.

 Pizzeria employees and VPN well-wishes are encouraged to celebrate at the races as well. General admission is $7.00.

BBQ at Vince Mottola’s home following the race at 7:00 (weather permitting)

 The event is open at 6:00 for our VIP guests

 At 7:00, the invitation is extended for our friends and well-wishers to join in the action.