REGISTRATION FOR THE 2012 DINNER DANCE IS NOW CLOSED.
See You Saturday Night!
Give, and gifts will be given unto you. - Luke 6:38
The Dinner Dance and Auction is the major annual fundraiser for St. Margaret Mary Parish. This event is being held Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 5:30 PM at Boulder Ridge Country Club. This year’s event promises to be nothing short of amazing with over 150 Silent Auction items, the always popular Chinese Raffle and more!
Also-- Don't forget about our incredible raffle for a FREE YEAR OF SCHOOL TUITION at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School (the finest Catholic Elementary School in the Rockford Diocese)! Click here for details!
Directions to the Big Event
Our event is being held at the Boulder Ridge Country Club. Addess is: 350 Boulder Drive, Lake in the Hills, IL 60174 (Phone: 847-854-3000). Enter Boulder Drive off of Frank Rd. Click here for Directions using Google Maps.
Click here for our 2012 Dinner Dance & Auction Flyer (PDF).
Click Here for Our Recent Auction Item Additions!
This elegant evening begins with a fine selection of hors d’oeuvres and premium two and 1/2-hours of open bar. Guests will be given the opportunity to take part in the always exciting silent auction as well as a new tradition… the Chinese Raffle. This will lead into our fine dining experience.
After dinner, Déjà Vu will take the stage, but not before we round out our auction festivities with the always popular live auction and Raffle drawings. Our evening will conclude with a mix of dancing and fellowship. Spend some time and treasure in the company of good friends. Hurry, seating is limited… so buy your tickets today!
About the Dinner Dance & Auction
Background
The idea for the Dinner Dance benefit originated 1974. The first fundraiser 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.
Chinese Raffle
Chinese Raffle items consist of random specialty and 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 2012 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: Kimberly & Mike Morris (847-854-0951). Any help is always appreciated.
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.
