North Carolina’s hospitality community will come together on October 19 for the annual Manteo to Murphy PAC Fundraiser—an evening dedicated to strengthening our industry’s political voice. Hosted by Van Eure, Steve Thanhauser, and Lance Trenary, this signature event benefits the NC Restaurant & Lodging Association PAC, the NCRLA Advocacy Fund, and the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant PAC.
Guests will join top industry leaders, owners, and operators as they enjoy chef-crafted small bites, craft cocktails from NC distillers, and spirited live and silent auctions featuring one-of-a-kind travel packages, wine dinners, and culinary experiences. Proceeds directly support candidates who understand and champion hospitality at the local, state, and national levels.
Tickets and Sponsorships
- Individual Ticket: $300
- Bronze Sponsor: $1,000 (includes 4 tickets)
- Silver Sponsor: $3,000 (includes 10 tickets)
- Gold Sponsor: $5,000 (includes 20 tickets)
How to Support
- Purchase Tickets: Connect with industry leaders, owners, and operators while enjoying food and drinks from North Carolina’s top chefs and distillers, and bid on exclusive auction items.
- Donate an Auction Item: From travel experiences and wine dinners to gift baskets and vouchers, every contribution helps advance our mission.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Isabel Villa-Garcia, NCRLA Vice President of Government Affairs, at ivilla-garcia@ncrla.org.
All proceeds benefit the NCRLA PAC and the National Restaurant Association PAC, ensuring our industry’s voice is heard across all levels of government.
Special thanks to our sponsors!
Presenting | Van Eure and Steve Thanhauser, Angus Barn • Lance Trenary, Golden Corral Corp.
Gold | Bob Luddy, CaptiveAire • Billy Sewell, Platinum Corral, LLC. • Pepsi Bottling Ventures • Burney Jennings, Biscuitville • Helen Laughery, Laughery Investments • GC Partners • The Biscuit and The Bean Café Inc
Silver | Kitchen Guard • Tommy Haddock, Tri-Arc Food Systems • Wayne Shuler, Shuler Meats
**NOTE: Proceeds from this event, including ticket sales and auction items, will support the national Restaurant PAC and NCRLA PAC.
Under North Carolina law, we are required to report the name, mailing address, employer and job title of anyone who contributes more than $50 to the NCRLA Political Action Committee (NCRLA PAC) in any election cycle. Contributions cannot exceed $6,800 per election cycle. The law requires that contributions to the NCRLA PAC be made by individuals, not corporations.
Contributions to Restaurant PAC are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to Restaurant PAC are for political purposes. All contributions to Restaurant PAC are voluntary. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. The proposed contribution amounts are merely suggestions; you may choose to contribute more or less or not at all. Contributions cannot exceed $5,000 per election cycle. The NRA will not favor or disadvantage anyone by reason of the amount contributed or the decision not to contribute. Federal law requires political committees to report the name, address, occupation, and name of employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 in a calendar year. Federal law prohibits corporate contributions.**
