 President Keith Krings had some bad news: about our speaker needed to reschedule due to illness. The good news was that Lisa Hudy had some things she wanted to share with us about our annual fund raiser scheduled in just three weeks.
Lisa started cracking the proverbial whip by telling us that there are only 22 days until our major fundraising event of the year. Our goal is to exceed the $10,000 raised last year. Committee Chair Laura Van Steenis made a great start by increasing the number and size of sponsorships for this year's 'Golden Age of Hollywood'. This year's sponsors include:
Executive Producer - Jeff Crause of Edward Jones
Starring - Abbey Park at Mill River and ATI Physical Therapy
Screenwriters - Charles Reinhart Realtors, Holiday Inn, Nie Funeral Home, Gordon & Virgina Nordby and United Bank & Trust
Food Stylist/Chocolate Fountain - Dan & Laura Van Steenis, Jane Mc Manus/Micro Works Computing
Cinematographer - Mike McManus
Scenic Director - Gail Scott
Script Supervisor/Trivial Pursuit - Manish & Varsha Mehta
With another crack of her whip Lisa told us that an even bigger part of the fundraiser is the Silent Auction. Brigitte Romero has about 25 items so far and can always use more. It is very important to get the descriptions and/or items to Brigitte by next week at the latest. Brigitte is also asking for help in setting up the auction items on the day of the fundraiser.
Lisa strongly suggested that we start selling raffle tickets...aka our little yellow beauties. Please have all ticket stubs, money, and any stray little tickets back to their managers Tammy & Don Broderick or Lisa by no later than March 20th. The profits to be gained by moving the little lovelies is $3600.00 (OH Yeah) Buuuttt if we are not successful then the profit margin drops off a cliff! Sooo please make every effort to move the yellow darlings onto their new owners and adventures.
Just to make sure we truly appreciated the gravity of the situation Lisa cracked the whip again to tell us about the best part of the fundraiser. Dinner reservations were starting to trickle in. We really need to get those reservations in ASAP. The website now has a PayPal button so that everyone can register and buy their tickets in one place. There is really no excuse not to get your reservations, your friend’s reservations, family and anyone else you may invites reservations in soon and by any means possible!
Tamra reviewed the script for the evening and reminded everyone that we need to a) be prepared to deal with paparazzi and b) no dancing on the tables this year. Aside from these two restrictions she asked for Assistant Lighting Designers to help load in gear at 1:00 and load out when the last dancer leaves the floor. Manish and Tammy volunteered to help with moving gear.
President Keith wrapped up the meeting by reminding everyone that in addition to donating time, talent and treasure (silent auction stuff), the absolute best way to support our efforts is to attend the event and bring your friends and adoring public. We hope that you will join us as we dance the night way at the Golden Age of Hollywood FUNdraiser on March 29!
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