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The Dinner Dance and Auction is the major annual fundraiser for the St. Margaret Mary Parish. This event is being held February 6th, 2010 at 5:30 PM at Boulder Ridge Country Club.
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2010 DINNER DANCE & AUCTION FLYER
Click here for more information and a PDF file of our reservation sheet. This can also be turned into the Parish Office with your payment when completed. |
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Background
The idea for the Dinner Dance benefit originated 1974. The first fund raiser was held the following year and raised $3,000. This project has grown from a small gathering in the school basement to a large scale banquet hosted at a local country club. It now represents a substantial portion of the annual operating budget.
Purpose
The benefit raises funds to help meet the needs of day-to-day parish expenses and support the various ministries of the parish. It has eliminated the need for multiple smaller fund-raisers during the year.
Silent & Live Auctions
The silent auction is held throughout the evening while the live auction usually begins after dinner. Auction donations have included vacation trips, group party packages, theme sponsored dinners, celebrity sports items, and hundreds of goods and services. These donations are obtained from local area businesses and individuals.
UPDATED AUCTION ITEMS NOW POSTED!
Chinese Raffle
Chinese Raffle items consist of random specialty nd high value items. Tickets are sold during the evening of the event and drawings are staggered throughout the evening.
Dinner Dance
The evening begins with an open cocktail hour accompanied by full viewing of all the silent auction items. The dinner is served from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with the band playing music from 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Click here for the 2010 Dinner Menu.
The Role of Parishioners
Parishioners make this event happen with either their paid attendance, volunteer work, generous sponsorship, and vocal support of the event. Your support for this event has been overwhelming in past years and we would like to continue that tradition.
What Can I Do?
• Attend Dinner Dance Meetings
• Sell Dinner Tickets
• Solicit Auction Items
• Attend the Auction
• Donate to the auction
• Purchase Tickets
• If Attending, bring a Friend
How Can I Find Out More?
Attend meetings. Ask questions. Follow church bulletin updates. Chairperson contacts:
Doug Kelly 847-508-9094
Jerry Ahler 224-622-5351
How Successful is this Fundraising Event?
This event historically raises anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000. All money is then turned over to the parish and applied towards our parish expenses.
Overall Goal
Our goal this year is to have upwards of 250 people in attendance who are looking forwards to a wonderful night of good food, dancing, and fellowship.
God Bless You.
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