Hawaiian Fun Facts…. (from 50states.com)
Hawaii’s nickname is the “Aloha State.” The word aloha is derived from the Proto-Polynesian, alofa, and it’s meanings include “love,” “compassion,” and “mercy.” Aloha is used both as “hello” and “goodbye.”
Auction Underwriting Event: BINGO, BREWS & BITES
The Auction will be holding a fun, adults only BINGO, BREWS & BITES night on Friday, February 22nd from 7-10 pm in Egan Hall. Don’t miss out on the fun! Tickets are $35/person and include six BINGO games, 2 beer/wine drink coupons, and heavy appetizers. This event helps underwrite the wine served at the Auction Gala Event. You can purchase your tickets here: St. John Auction Bingo Tickets.
We need some help making “BITES” for this fun event. Please sign up here for BITES or to volunteer your time at the event. Thank you!
Auction Volunteers Needed – Please contact Andrea Marquez at amarquez@st-johnschool.org for additional details.
- Raffle Ticket Coordinator – 1 or 2 people. Responsibilities include prepping school family raffle ticket packets, track raffle tickets, create deposits, prepare tickets for drawing, and bring tickets to Fremont Studios on the night of the Auction.
- Item Photographer – Take pictures of physical items for Auction website.
- Shadow Volunteer Coordinator – We need someone to shadow current volunteer coordinator for next year.
Procurement Items
We want to thank everyone for submitting their procurement forms and items last Wednesday. Please continue to bring your items and procurement forms to the Auction Office in the Administration Building from now through February 14.
We encourage all families to honor their tuition contract pledge of $250 for donating or procuring items for the Auction. All money raised goes directly to the school’s Operating Budget.
Important Date Reminders!
February 14 – Final day to turn in procurement forms, items, and sponsorship agreements
BINGO, BREWS & BITES is Friday, February 22, in Egan Hall
Questions?
Karen Bombino (karegunther@yahoo.com) (no “n” in Karen), Kristen Capka (kristendambach@hotmail.com) or Auction (fundraising@st-johnschool.org)
