Asian Heritage Chefs in White House History: Cooking to the President’s Taste
The first ever history of the many Asian Heritage chefs who have prepared meals for the presidents at the White House, at State Dinners, on Presidential Yachts, and at Camp David. From navy stewards to Executive White House Chefs, the presidential service of these chefs extends back more than a century and continues to the present day, yet many of their names are largely unknown.
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By choosing the Official White House Ornament for your organization’s fundraising efforts, you are supporting the nonprofit, nonpartisan mission of the White House Historical Association to ensure the public has access to educational programming that will allow them to gain a deeper understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Executive Mansion.
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Why is the White House Christmas Ornament a good fundraising tool?
The Official White House Christmas Ornaments are a well known and collectible keepsake. Since 1981, the White House Historical Association honors a different president sequentially, beginning with George Washington, through its ornaments. That means that we have a new design and new educational content with each year's ornament, to keep your funders returning year after year.
How much money can we make?
We recommend pricing the ornament at face value, although some fundraisers sell for more. Depending on your initial quantity of ornaments ordered, you could make up to $8 profit per ornament sold.
What is the cost of the ornament?
The Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament is offered at the following bulk prices:
- 25 - 99 units $22.95
- 100 - 499 units $19.95
- 500+ units $16.95