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Annual Boutique

It's the Tenth Anniversary for the Midori Kai Boutique! 

The annual Midori Kai Boutique is our primary — and often singular— fundraiser.  As a non-profit corporation, Midori Kai donates a portion of the boutique proceeds to selected non-profit organizations for a two-year period.

September 11, 2010
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
575 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA

(please do not call the temple with questions)

FREE to attend — FREE parking — EASY freeway access

FREE entertainment: 10:30am Ukulele Jams; 2pm Marimo Kai – New Age Koto

Our 2010 event will benefit the following non-profit organizations:

  • Asian Women’s Shelter of San Francisco
  • Japanese American Museum of San Jose
  • Yu Ai Kai – Senior Center
  • Ed Iwasaki Scholarship Fund

Vendor Opportunities

Midori Kai, Inc. has worked with many talented artisans over the past 10 years.  A majority of our vendors participate every year and there are always at least a dozen new vendors who elect to participate in the Midori Kai Boutique.

New Vendors

If you are a new vendor, please note that all new arts & crafts or products must be approved by the Midori Kai Selection Committee. Therefore, if you have never participated in a Midori Kai Boutique, please contact one of the Boutique Co-Chairpersons before completing the Midori Kai Boutique application:

You may also review our Frequently Asked Questions section below, for additional information.

Returning Vendors

If you are a returning vendor, please contact us for login information to access Vendor documentation in our new Vendors section.

Midori Kai Boutique 2010

Thanks to our sponsors!

Ayame (Iris)

 

Tsukabi (Camelia)

 

Friends of Midori Kai

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship due date: August 1, 2010. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact one of the Boutique Co-Chairpersons:


Kiku (Chrysanthemum) - $2,500+: Name with business card info/business link/logo* on Midori Kai website, Boutique PR materials, handout fliers, individual Thank You poster at Boutique & donor name announced at the Boutique.

Sakura (Cherry Blossom) - $1,000 - $2,499: Name with business link/logo* on Midori Kai website, handout fliers, Thank You poster at Boutique & mentioned at the Boutique.

Ayame (Iris) - $500 - $999: Name on Midori Kai website, Thank You poster at Boutique & mentioned at the Boutique.

Tsukabi (Camelia) - $100 - $499: Name on Midori Kai website.

Friends of Midori Kai, Inc. - an in-kind donation (less than $100).

*Sponsor to provide camera ready logo artwork

 

Frequently Asked Questions

When & where is the Midori Kai Boutique held?

The Midori Kai Boutique is always held on the second Saturday of September from 9 am to 4 pm. This year it will be held on September 11, 2010. The boutique has been held at the Mountain View Buddhist Temple Gym for the past 9 years, which is located at 575 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043. Midori Kai, Inc is not affiliated with the Mt View Buddhist Temple. Please do not call the temple.

Who do I call about the Midori Kai Boutique?

Please contact one of the Boutique Co-Chairpersons Phyllis Y. Osaki 925.596.1770 & posaki@gsmanagement.com or Marsha Baird 510.579.1518 marshabaird@comcast.net.

Do the crafts or products have to be pre-approved?

Yes, the Midori Kai selection committee must review and approve each new vendor’s arts & craft or product prior to acceptance into the boutique.

How do I get an application?

Contact one of the boutique co-chairpersons for a password and then go to the Midori Kai, Inc., website at www.midorikai.com to download the Vendor package. You must complete the application and the specification sheet, all of which are returned to Phyllis Osaki along with your check for the booth fee.

What size is each booth and how much do they cost?

Each booth consists of one (1) 8’ x 30” folding table plus two folding chairs. The fee is $65.00 per booth and we do not sell half booths. You can be placed inside the gym or outside on the patio. Patio space is limited. You are welcome to bring your own display table, racks, stands, mirrors, etc but it must fit within your booth space. There are limited booth spaces with a back wall and electrical outlets.

What is the application deadline?

Applications and Specification Sheet must be returned by July 1, 2010 to Phyllis Osaki.

If I sell food products do I need a health permit?

The County of Santa Clara Environmental Health Department requires that all vendors selling food products must complete the Temporary Food Facility Application and pay the appropriate fee. For Profit vendors will pay $187.00 and non-profit vendors will pay $67. The completed Temporary Food Application and your check must be sent to Phyllis Osaki at Midori Kai no later than July 1, 2010. The Event Coordinator must submit all applications to the County and Midori Kai is the "Event Coordinator."