North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
Nearly 400 NCRLA members and sponsors attended the annual event at the Pavilion at the Angus Barn on Monday night, supporting the NCRLA PAC, the NCRLA Advocacy Fund, and the National Restaurant Association PAC, which raised over $240,000.
Hosted by Van Eure and Steve Thanhauser of the Angus Barn and Lance Trenary of Golden Corral, the evening featured appetizers and drinks prepared by top North Carolina chefs. Aaron Frazier, Vice President of Public Policy for the National Restaurant Association, was among the attendees. North Carolina continues to lead the nation in advocacy fundraising for the restaurant industry.
We extend our gratitude to all sponsors, attendees, and auction winners whose contributions made the event a success. To view photos from the event, CLICK HERE.
Special thanks to our sponsors!
Presenting | Van Eure and Steve Thanhauser, Angus Barn • Lance Trenary, Golden Corral Corp.Â
Gold | GC Partners • Billy Sewell, Platinum Corral, LLC. • Helen Laughery, Laughery Investments • Burney Jennings, Biscuitville • McLane Company • Bob Luddy • Pepsi Bottling Ventures
Silver | Tommy Haddock, Tri-Arc Food Systems • Suzanne Rabon • Sheri Erhart • Amber Moshakos •  Anthony Kearey • Shuler Meats, Inc. • Sysco
**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 $6,400 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.**
The recent devastation of our NC mountain region due to Hurricane Helene is unprecedented. NCRLA is committed to supporting relief and recovery and to supporting the needs of impacted restaurants, hotels, and their employees. This website is dedicated to meeting those needs.