Spring 2013 Gala Overview!!
The plans for the 2013 Spring Gala are underway!
We hope to
make this year’s event even more spectacular than ever. Join us for a fun
evening on Friday May 3 2013 at Rockwoods Banquet Center in
Otsego, MN. For our new families and
community members, this Gala is our school’s signature event and vital school
fundraiser! It offers a dynamic silent and live auction, tuition raffle,
buffet-style dinner, dessert and lively auction games.
This Gala is a community building evening that brings the
entire St Andrew Catholic School and Church community together to benefit our
children by raising funds to support our Annual Fund which is used to enhance
school enrichment programs and provide necessary building and security updates.
This year we feel there is a critical need to update our school’s security
access and safety of our school’s playground. The open perimeter is a concern
and a fenced playground would be a vital enhancement!
To be successful, we
need each and every family to help in one way or another.
Volunteer:
Join the Gala Committee – share your time, treasures and talents with us…there
is a lot to do! Fill out the attached volunteer form or email Trish Shamp at standrewgala@gmail.com or call
612-801-1375.
Donations:
We are currently accepting donations
from individuals and businesses. You can help by donating an item to be
auctioned or perhaps by asking your place of business, relatives or friends for
a donation. Everyone knows someone to ask! Businesses are remarkably happy to
donate – it is good advertising and a tax deduction for them! Use the attached
request for Donation Letter (also available at school, on sycamore and sent
home) to ask everyone you know to be involved and the Donation Form when you
have received an item. Please contact Sarah Hamlin at oahulover@hotmail.com or 763-439-8590 or Trish Shamp @ standrewgala@gmail.com 612-801-1375. We are happy to send
the donor a letter for tax deduction and credit them in the Auction Catalog!
See the donation suggestions for ideas and of course monetary donations are
welcome! Please bring any donations you have to the school!!
Sponsorships: We
provide opportunities to sponsor a portion of the auction, allowing more of the
proceeds to benefit the children and school.
This is a perfect opportunity for your employer or your business to make
a contribution to the event. Event sponsors
will be prominently featured in the Auction Book and at the event. See
Sponsorship/Advertising Form for opportunities.
Class Gifts: VIP!! We are asking families of preK-2 bring in
items related to baking/cooking for themed baskets. Families in grades 3-5 we
are asking for gift cards in any denomination to local businesses. We hope to
get a mix of retail, entertainment, food, and services. Please make sure to
indicate the amount on the card. If you have items related to family
entertainment such as games, movies, toys etc. we would LOVE to have those as
well!!
Tuition Raffle: St
Andrew Catholic School is happy to announce that we will be able to raffle off
a year of paid tuition for the 2013-2014 school year at St Andrew Catholic
School. Raffle tickets will be on sale soon.
Underwriting: We
provide opportunities to underwrite a portion of the events expenses (such as
decorations, dinner, centerpieces, DJ, etc.) allowing more of the proceeds to
benefit our children. Consider getting together with several families to donate
in this way.
Advertise: Advertising
is a great way to support the Gala and promote your business! (See Advertising
Form for details)
Attend: Attend
the auction or be a table captain and buy a whole table and encourage others to
attend! As you can see this is a huge undertaking and a group effort is needed.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Warm Regards,