Dancing for Our Stars: GSPO Auction 2010

2/7/2010
GSPO Auction: Dancing for Our Stars
March 6th at the Westin Galleria

Important Dates in January:
2/1 - Auction Online Registration Open
2/6 - Face Place photo shoot
2/8 - Westin Galleria room reservation deadline (see link)
2/17 - Raffle Tickets due for Early Bird prizes
2/20 - Underwriting, Advertising & Face Place deadlines
2/20 - Underwriting Party

Our GSPO Auction 2010 season is well underway! The Auction Gala will be held on March 6th at the Westin Galleria. Tickets are $125 each for a fabulous evening with your friends! Try your luck at the casino tables, bid on fabulous auction items, swing by the buffet and dine at a nearby cocktail table. If you'd prefer reserved seating, we're offering two V.I.P. underwriting levels that include reserved tables and many other perks. Details are included in the Underwriting flyer in your family packet.

Online Auction Registration is OPEN!
Registration for the GSPO Auction Gala is available online now. Just click on the Auction Reservations button to purchase auction gala tickets, raffle tickets, socials and to underwrite. You may also click on the Auction Reservations link in the Links section. This year's Auction benefits our new CCL Library, continuing GSPO's commitment to fund the library over the next few years. So register today to join your friends for casino games, cocktails, dinner and dancing, and lively bidding on fabulous auction items!

Book Your Spot at the Hottest Socials in Town!
The GSPO Auction Socials are available online now! Don't miss the opportunity to hang out with GSES families at these fun socials while raising money for the CCL. Grab your friends and reserve your spot today! Complete details are included in the downloads section. Here are just a few:
• "Shake, Bake and Take" with Chaplain Rhonda: Mix in two parts yummy cooking creation, one part groovy craft and sprinkle with 8th grade girl scouts to create lifelong memories for your child!
• "Mom's Gone Wild!": Shake your groove 'thang' with your BFFs at the ultimate "Moms only" dance party, complete with DJ, boogie inspiring beverages, and appetizers.
• There's sure to be a full house at the "Dad's Poker Party". Enjoy drinks and appetizers while you match your card skills against other GSES dads.

Auction Raffle Underway
Our Auction Raffle is underway! This year, we'll be awarding $10,000 CASH to the holder of the lucky ticket! Who couldn't use $10,000? If each student sells just 5 tickets, we'll raise almost $50,000 for the CCL library! Each student who sells 10 or more tickets by Feb. 17th will spin the prize wheel on Feb. 19th. Please return sold tickets and money to the Raffle box located in Nichols Hall on the buffet table. The Raffle drawing will be held at the Auction Gala on March 6th. (No need to be present to win.)

Auction Baskets Needed
Are you shopping the after holiday sales? Why not get together with a friend or two (or three), and create a fun-filled theme basket for the GSPO Auction. Need some inspiration? How about Fun in the Sun, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, Coffee Break, Girls and Dolls, Vera Bradley, Doggie Daycare, or All About Art. You can also check the baskets flyer (attached). If you can't completely fill a basket, don't worry, we will add the finishing touches and even provide the container if necessary. Just drop your basket items and auction contract off at the Barrister Bookcase in Nichols Hall. We will take it from there! Thanks so much! If you have questions, contact Ann Gough at 214.987.0097.