Just because it's summertime and there's no school does not mean there's no planning going on for 2009 St. Benedict fundraisers!
Enjoy your summer!
Download auction_item_wish_list_2009.doc
Just because it's summertime and there's no school does not mean there's no planning going on for 2009 St. Benedict fundraisers!
Enjoy your summer!
Download auction_item_wish_list_2009.doc
July 21, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
We set our theme as “Shoot for the Stars” and we’re not sure monetarily what kind of stars we hit or what we’ll get back. But we do know what we received during the months of preparation for the 2008 Ball & Auction. We received the coolest committee ever, new ideas (and software), laughs, renewed friendships, generous donations from parents and parishioners, sponsorship dollars from neighborhood businesses and families, cash donations from those who could not attend, notes of support, dedicated and tireless volunteers, words of wisdom from St. Benedict staff and toned legs from walking up and down the rectory attic steps.
Since we never give up, inserted in this week’s Buzz are Fund A Need information and the Going Going Gone Auction items. We might be able to hit a few more stars!
As always, the Ball & Auction would not be successful without the generosity of all who contribute and for that, we THANK YOU!
The 2008 Ball & Auction Committee:
Christopher Faris, Julie Ann Annulis, Anne Suh, Jamee Insko, Rick Rapp, Linda Lunkes, Maureen O’Leary, Julia Lynch, Suzanne Gylfe, Kerry Kinsloe, Kim Gallagher, Martha Pagliari, Kristin Gonnella, Maribel Selva, Fran Fazio, Janice Ryan,
Renee Brass and Donna Koulogeorge
April 30, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Going, Going ... Gone: Some Ball and
Auction Items Up For Bid…
So you didn’t make it to this year’s Ball and Auction? Well you are just in luck! You can still bid on a few select items remaining for a bidder to take items home. Be sure to look through the attachment in today’s paper BUZZ. If you see something you want, send in your bid to the development office. You will be contacted if you win the bid. Be sure to look at the Middle School Lock-In and Ms. Gemo’s photography class. There are slots available … your child will get to come just by signing up and donating the minimum bid. That’s right…more than one child can win! Email principal Gemo with questions at rgemo@stbenedict.com.
April 30, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
FUND-A-NEED
WISHES
“ A single act of kindness throws
out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.
The greatest work that kindness
does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.”
Please help support the principal’s wish list and fill out
a Fund-A-Need form. If you didn’t get a
chance to do it at the auction, it is not too late. You can turn it in with your contribution to
any of the school offices or the rectory. Many items need multiple
quantities, if you would like you can make a donation towards the total of the
item. All items crossed off in red have
been filled by just the 50 donations received the night of the
Ball & Auction. Any amount will be greatly appreciated to help us grant their wishes. We can do this!!
$ 9.00 Gallon of Tempera Paints (need 20 7 total cost $180 $63)
$ 10.00 Set of 4 Playground Balls (need 3 total
cost $30)
$ 12.00 Stereo Headphones for computers/laptops
(need 80 total cost $960)
$ 15.00 Young
Adult Fiction Books (need 100 90 total cost $1,500 $1,350)
$ 15.00 Jump
Ropes for Gym Class (need 5 total cost $75)
$ 25.00 Workout
Balls (need 4 total cost $100)
$ 30.00 Guided Reading Book Pack –there are 6
titles to one book (need 25 titles cost $750)
$ 34.00 Career Books (need 30 total cost $1020)
$ 50.00 Ellison Die-cut (need 1)
$ 56.00 A Heavy Duty Three-hole punch (only 1)
$100.00 A
Class Set of Portfolio Assessment Materials for one teacher for a year-
folders, 30 8 total cost $3,000 $800)
$100.00 All the CD’s for a year (need 2 total cost
$200)
$100.00 Textbook/Copy
Holders/26
$160.00 A new
monitor for computer (need 10 total cost $1,600)
$160.00 An
Overhead Projector Cart (need 2 total cost $320)
$160.00 Office
2007 Software Packages – used (need 20 total cost $3,200)
$220.00 Electronic Balances for Science (need 3 2 total cost $660
$440)
$250.00 A
Listening Center Set with CD player and 4 Headphones PK-5 (need 3 total cost
$750)
$500.00 A
Large Reading Rug for PK-5 (need 3 1
total cost $1,500 $500)
$500.00 Ceiling Electrical Outlet
$500.00 Document Camera (need1)
Total for ALL items on this page including multiple quantities ---- $17,051
$6,273
Big Ticket Items for ES
Electrical Upgrades in Second Floor
Classrooms – total package for 3 rooms $6,000
Break down…$2000 per
room (8position sub panel, 4 outlets and circuits)
Big Ticket Items for HS
Theatre Lights for
the stage for the Performing Arts Academy - cost $500/light
1 Envelope Printer - cost $1,000
5 Portable Air Conditioners for the 3rd
floor of building #2 – cost $2,000
New lockers in the
locker room’s - cost $5,000
Need another Small Bus
to transport student athletes to games – cost $37,500
Total for All big ticket items on
this page ----- $52,000 $51,000
GRAND TOTAL both sides ----- $69,051 $57,273
FUND-A-NEED
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April 28, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
The 2008 Ball & Auction Committee
April 16, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Get a sneak preview of all the items for bid at this Saturday's Ball and Auction!
April 16, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Just a reminder that the price of the ticket for the Ball & Auction increase to $150 after Wednesday, April 9th. If you have not purchased your tickets yet, here are:
"The Top 8 Reasons You Should Attend the Ball & Auction."
8. All the proceeds benefit The Schools of St. Benedict
7. You have a chance to bid on great Silent & Live Auction items
6. There are 20 Golden Ticket Baskets for which to buy a raffle ticket
5. A "Grab-Bag" for $40
4. A "54 Card Draw" for $100 -- the lucky winner gets to choose one of the Live Auction items.
3. You will have a fantastic time!
2. If you are concerned you don't know anyone, we will sit you with other parents from the class!
1. An adorable Puppy!!!!
We hope to see you on April 19th at Navy Pier. You don't want to miss this event!
Thank you for your continued support.
April 07, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
There is Something for Everyone!!! Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts |
| Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts--Again! |
| Relax with a Massage |
| Curves Lincoln Square |
| Five Hot Yoga Classes |
| Cheetah Gym for a Month |
| The Chopping Block |
| Ten Sessions at Power Plate Institute |
| Private Pilates Sessions |
| Private and Studio Pilates at Helios |
| Designer Sunglasses from Lincoln Square Optical |
| One Hour Massage |
| One Hour of Computer Services |
| Athletico |
| Learn Spanish, Italian or Portuguese! |
| A Class at the Old Town School of Music |
| Irish Dance Classes |
| One Eight-Week Dance Session |
| Musical Magic |
| Gymboree Play & Music of Chicago |
| Chicago Kids Company--Theatre for Children |
| Go Get Your Smock! School of Art |
| Two Kid's Cooking Classes |
| Rock out at the Paul Green School of Rock Music! |
| Learning Adventures at FasTracKids |
| Young Artist Program at the Belle Plaine Studio |
| Art Classes at Unicoi |
| Fun at Beadniks |
| Classes at the Paintbrush |
| Bubble's Academy |
| Pied Piper Parties & Playschool |
| Get in Your Wagon and Fly! |
| High School Musical and Autographed Photo of Star Corbin Bleu! |
| Autographed Photo of Corbin Bleu! |
| Another Autographed Photo of Corbin Bleu |
| Flip n' Flop Adventures |
| Titan Tomcat BMX Bike |
| Autographed Photo of Mitchel Musso, and DVD of That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana |
| Go Bananas! |
| Children's Jungle-Theme Table and Chair Set |
| Girl's and Doll's Matching Dress Set |
| Children's Book Basket |
| Curious George and a T Shirt |
| Candy! |
| Webkinz and More |
| Funk-Sational Art by Ms. Monique & Ms. Jean |
| Out-of-Uniform Booklet! |
| Top Model Barbies |
| $10 of Cub Cash |
| American Girl Doll: Nicki |
| Little Threads |
| Party at Glazed Expressions! |
| Birthday Party for Ten at the Kids' Table |
| "Karen for Kids" |
| Smarty Party Birthday Party |
| Peeka Productions |
| Two Mini Cuts from Snippets |
| Get Better Boxes! |
| Kids Get Better Boxes! |
| Little Biker's Basket |
| Elementary School Uniform Pack |
| High School Uniform Pack |
| Pump it Up Chicago |
| Ms. Nikki's "Garden Critters" Table |
| Ms. McCanse's Class "Aninmal Hands" |
| "Love Grows Here" Garden Block |
| "Peace" Garden Block |
| "Live, Love, Laugh" Garden Block |
| "Angels Watch Over Us" Garden Block |
| Gardening Basket |
| "It's a Jungle Out There!" Children's Toy Box |
| Ms. Breen's "Four Seasons--Winter" Plate |
| Ms. Breen's "Four Seasons--Spring" Plate |
| Ms. Breen's "Four Seasons--Summer" Plate |
| Ms. Breen's "Four Seasons--Autumn" Plate |
| Golf Basket #2 |
| Ahoy There Me Matie's of Ms. Geri |
| "Under the Sea" Bench |
| The Faces of Ms. Monique's Preschool Class |
| "The Future of Our World" Class Quilt |
| One-Of-A-Kind Platter from Ms. Nerge's First Grade Class |
| "First Grade is on Target" |
| "Nature is the Art of God" Table, Chairs, and Bench |
| Mosaic Tiled Serving Tray |
| Garden Baskets |
| When You Wish Upon A Star..Chairs and Table |
| A Year in Ms. Aubrey's Class |
| Fun with Cookies and Mrs. Brusca |
| Checkers Anyone? |
| Fun with Baking Basket |
| "Pamper Your Little Girl" Gift Basket |
| "Pamper Yourself" Gift Basket |
| Theatre Building Chicago |
| Tickets to American Theater Company's production of "Born Yesterday" |
| A Day at the Races! |
| Court Theatre |
| DePaul University Merle Reskin Theatre |
| Movies at the Davis Theatre |
| Porchlight's 2008-2009 Season |
| An Evening at Cullen's Bar & Grill and Mercury Theatre |
| The Comedy of Errors |
| Music of the Baroque |
| Ladies Night Out! |
| Classic Disney |
| Let's Get Retro--TV |
| Collection of Books from Lake Claremont Press |
| Remy Bumppo Theatre |
| Family Movies on DVD |
| Lead the Ravenswood Community Orchestra |
| Ravinia Backpack |
| Fantasy Kingdom for a Month! |
| Family Pass to Kohl's Childrens Museum |
| Whitewater Rafting Awaits You |
| Visit the Chicago Children's Museum |
| Windy City Fieldhouse |
| VIP to Shedd! |
| Family Fest Night Out |
| Family Pass to the Museum of Science & Industry |
| Family Membership to the Peggy Notebaert Museum |
| Chicago Sailing |
| Free Bowling |
| Fashion Forward Basket |
| Luxury on Lake Geneva |
| Two Roundtrip Passes from Southwest Airlines |
| Fall Weekend Getaway to Three Oaks, MI |
| One-Night Stay at the Ritz-Carlton |
| One Night Stay at the Exclusive Trump Chicago & Two Tickets to a Cubs/Cardinals Game |
| 6th Grade Pizza Basket |
| Happy Trails! |
| Fun & Games |
| Father & Son Fishing |
| Fit & Fabulous Fighting For Cure! Golden Ticket Basket |
| Ravinia Basket |
| Basket of Bags! |
| Happy Easter! |
| Wrap it Up! |
| "Three Cheers for the Red, White & Blue" |
| Family Game Night Basket |
| Visit a Work of Art in Milwaukee! |
| Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts |
| Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts |
| Take the Family--and Another--to the Swedish American Museum |
| Ticket Vouchers to the Kane County Cougars |
| Gift Certificate for La Donna |
| Sabatino's |
| Daily Bar and Grill |
| Lou Malnati's Pizza |
| Petite Feet |
| Delicious Swedish Baked Goodies |
| Twenty Swedish Dollars |
| East Bank Club |
| A Visit to City Kids Dental |
| WhirlyBall Fun! |
| Ten Sessions at Power Plate Institute |
| Wellness Massage |
| Cafe 28 |
| Uncommonly Good Gift Certificate |
| Get Your Nails Done |
| Vie's Nails |
| Apart Pizza |
| JC Nail Salon |
| Thairapy Plus Salon & Spa |
| The Dressing Room |
| Gift Certificate to Jury's. |
| Country Dance Class |
| Gift Certificate to Crate & Barrel |
| Gift Certificate for Panache, Plus a Shopping Party! |
| Spring Blooming Annuals |
| Money Plus Premium 2008 |
| Office Professional 2007 |
| Windows Vista Ultimate |
| "L'instant Taittinger" |
| Landscape Consultation and Potted Planter |
| Ceska Crystal |
| Scented Candles |
| Growing Gift Cards |
| Limestone Statue |
| Wine and Cheese Gourmet Picnic Basket |
| Senseo Coffee Maker |
| Gethsemane Garden Center |
| PDA Smartphone |
| Digital Camera |
| DVD Player |
| Curtain Couture |
| Handmade Teapot |
| Golf Basket #1 |
| Ceramic Flowered Pot from Macy's and Handmade Soap |
| Beautiful Floral Serving or Display Plate |
| Designer Sunglasses |
| Springtime by Monet |
| Thomas J. Vega-Byrnes Photograph |
| Another Thomas J. Vega-Byrnes Photograph |
| Photo Frame |
| Hand Painted Dishes & Sugar Jar |
| Via Firenzi Purse and Gift Card |
| Kenneth Cole Sage Tote |
| Ms. Hoffman's Handmade Afghan |
| Now and Later Lia Sophia Package |
| Beauty Basket from Estee Lauder |
| Premium Gift Wrap Basket |
| Baby Basket |
| St. Benedict Church Original Etching |
| St. Benedict Church Orginal Etching |
| Kitchen or Bath Faucet of Your Choice |
| Optic Glass Vases form Stitch |
| "Inspiration" Album Kit |
| Waterford Crystal Vase |
| Elizabeth Arden "Red Door" Gift Box |
| $25 Crate and Barrel Gift Certificate |
| Kenneth Lane Pendant |
| Jewelry by Gayle Plantz |
| Freshwater Pearls |
| Designer Necklace |
| Mali Jewelry |
| Diamond and Gold Creations |
| DeValle Jewelers |
| Be a Star on WLS ABC 7--190 North! |
| Build Your Own Getaway--San Fran Style |
| Seven Night Stay in Hawaiian Paradise! |
| Panama Paradise! |
| Hilton Head Mariott Resort & Spa |
| Eight-Week-Old Yellow Labrador Puppy! |
| Sunset Waters Curacao |
| One-Week Stay in Killarney, Ireland |
| North Center Animal Hospital |
| Spoil Your Pet Rotten! |
| A Tail We Could Wag! |
| Classic Color or Traditional Black & White Portrait |
| Senior Portrait at Celebrity Kids |
| Portrait Session from Celbrity Kids! |
| Mark Brown Photography |
| Downtown Chicago photographs |
| Wine and Dine with Signore Iacovelli! |
| Expert Personal Carpentry |
| Painting by Mr. Kuhn |
| Reserved Front Row Pew--Christmas Day Mass |
| Front Row Reserved Pew--Easter 2009 |
| Front Row Reserved Pew--Children's Christmas Pageant Mass |
| Fr. Bauer Brau! |
| Fr. Beaven Cooks! |
| Fr. Beaven Cooks Again! |
| Dinner with Fr. Clem! |
| Professional Serving Staff & Bartenders |
| Bagels for a Year |
| Trattoria D. O. C. |
| Wine tasting with Lush |
| Giordanos Pizza |
| Catering by Michaels |
| A Delicious Gift Just for You! |
| Tour and Tasting at Lynfred Winery |
| Buttercream Cake from Dinkel's |
| Dinner by Design |
| Dinner for Two at Cafe des Architectes |
| Mity Nice Grill |
| East Bank Club |
| Signature Purse Cake |
| The Grafton |
| 2003 Villa Donoratico |
| T Spot Sushi & Tea Bar |
| Cynthia's Kitchen |
| Dream Dinners |
| Goose Island Brew Pub |
| Taste of Vienna |
| Tiffany champagne flutes & bottle of champagne |
| Haircut with Shelly |
| Aveda Manicure & Pedicaure |
| Lather Chicago |
| Manicure and Pedicure |
| Haircut with Brenda at Brilli |
| Christopher Thomas Hair Design |
| Swerve Salon |
| Toni's Hair Salon |
| $90 toward any spa service at Allyu Spa |
| donation |
| Four Box Seat Cubs Tickets |
| Bulls Autographed Pennant |
| Chicago Bulls Official Yearbook |
| Ryne Sandberg Autographed Ball |
| Autographed Bulls Basketball |
| Full Golf Performance Evaluation |
| Mario LeMieux Jersey |
| Golf at Olympia Field |
| Jose Contreras Autographed Baseball |
| Joe Crede Autographed Baseball |
| Memorial Day Weekend and the Chicago Cubs |
| Go Bengals! Package |
| Hoosier Bat Co. Certificate |
| Breakfast with Ms. Meskel |
| Design A Date with Ms. Kelly! |
| Design a Date with Mrs. Mikulsis (Campbell) |
| Another Out-of-Uniform Booklet! |
| Photogrpahy Workshop with Ms. Gemo! |
| Middle School Lock-in with Ms. Gemo and Mr. Escott! |
| You & McCue |
| An Evening Under the Stars with Mr. Escott and the Grant Park Orchestra |
| American Girl Place and Ms. Pigoni |
| Science Teacher for a Day with Mrs. Alippo |
| Child-Sitting by Ms. Nerge |
| Personal Training from Coach Cherniak |
| See Shedd Aquarium with Ms. Nikki! |
| Child-Sitting by Ms. McCanse |
| A Day at the Museum with Ms. McCanse! |
| Come Bake With Us! |
| VIP For A Day! |
| A Day with Miss Aubrey! |
| Popcorn , Movie , and Storytime with Ms. Betty |
| Glazed Expressions with Ms. Erin |
| Glazed Expressions with Ms. Geri! |
April 07, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
We’re less than a month away to St. Benedict’s Ball & Auction!
By now you should have received your invitations in the mail. If not and you really want to enjoy this evening with other members of St. Benedict Schools & Parish, please contact Este Hart at the Development office via email at estehart@stbenedict.com or Renee Brass at rebcsr63@sbcglobal.net or Donna Koulogeorge at donnakoulogeorge@yahoo.com. Please remember to return your completed RSVP cards before April 9. After the 9th, ticket prices will go up to $150 per person. We will continue to accept donations of any item up until April 10, so it’s never too late to donate an item. Of course, we will continue to accept sponsorship dollars up to the very last minute, so please consider sponsorship at any level to help defray costs of this event. Help us “Shoot for the Stars!” Happy Easter!
March 28, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
