Auction Committee Celebrates with Official Kick-Off
Submitted by Communications Specialist Danielle Tomich
The auction committee celebrated their kick-off at an early morning party Tuesday in the Elementary School cafeteria. Auction and Events Coordinator Sharla Tinsen moderated the event, and speakers included VCS President Bob Weber, SSMO Ministries President Sr. Adele Marie Altenhofen, SSMO Foundation Development Director Sharlayne Buuck, Auction Co-Chair Kathy Debnath and auctioneer JillMarie Wiles. The committee members were introduced and given many thanks for their hard work. The auctioneer, JillMarie Wiles, got right to work by auctioning off a night at the Embassy Suites Hotel at Washington Square, and in the process gave a lesson in auctioneering to a volunteer who came onto the stage with her. Three door prizes were also drawn.
The committee stayed true to its Mardi Gras theme, All That Jazz, in both decor and cuisine. In addition to colorful beads, masks and decorations, a delicious home-baked king cake was served—a Mardi Gras tradition in New Orleans—complete with a hidden “bebe” inside.
Missed out on the fun? There is plenty more to be had! Contact Sharla Tinsen to sign up to volunteer, and/or attend the auction on April 14 at the Embassy Suites Hotel at Washington Square.
Auction reservation information will be coming out soon.
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