CES Auction and Gala
A Night in Oz
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Doubletree Hotel
Bethesda, Maryland
6:00 pm
Cocktails and Silent Auction
8:00 pm
Dinner
9:00 pm
Dessert and Live Auction
A Message from our Co-Chairs
Welcome to our new 2013 CES Auction and Gala web page! To compliment our weekly Auction and Gala Newsletter, we have created this page to house the many resources which contribute to the success of our "Night in Oz", the theme for this year's Auction and Gala.
As many of you know, the Gala is the school's largest annual fund raising event. It is through this event and the school's overall fund raising program that we bridge the gap between expenses covered by tuition and the cost of providing an exceptional CES education. Last year's Gala raised over $45,000 and those monies were used to fund initiatives such as school-wide technology upgrades, curriculum enhancements and the purchase of our new CES buses. Your support of this year's Gala is critical to the school's commitment to continue such enhancements to the overall CES experience for our children.
Equally important, the Gala is also a wonderful community building event - from the new friendships that we forge as we plan and prepare for the event, to the spectacular evening where our extended CES family comes together for food, drink, dancing and laughter - the Gala brings our CES family even closer. As co-chairs of this year's Gala, this was one of the most compelling reasons why we chose to become involved.
And, we'd like to ask for your help too! Whether you are a new CES parent or a seasoned member of our community, there are so many easy ways to make an impact. Please review the information on this page and contact us directly to let us know one way you can help in making this important fund raising event a success.
Finally, and most importantly, please save the date of February 9, 2013 to join us in the "Emerald City!"
Warm regards,
Valerie Feaunati and Tracy Halsey
Co-Chairs, 2013 CES Auction and Gala
Time and talent needed!
Please join us at an upcoming Auction and Gala Committee meeting. These are open meetings for any and all to attend! Refreshments always served!
December 17, 2012
January 14, 2013
January 28, 2013
February 2, 2013 (Fun with Gala Basket Making!)
February 9, 2013 (Event set-up at Bethesda location)
Contact Becky Mulholland for meeting times and location details.
Promote your organization! Become a corporate sponsor!
By sponsoring the CES Auction and Gala, your organization will enjoy valuable visibility amongst our CES community. Various levels of sponsorship are available.
A HUGE thank you to last year's sponsors!
Place an ad in our Auction Catalog!
Purchase an ad in our Auction Catalog to promote your business or even your love for a CES student or teacher! Full, half and quarter page ads are available at very reasonable prices.
Donate items for auction!
Gathering sought after items to be auctioned is the key to our fund raising success. Please consider making a personal donation of an item that you are able to secure from a merchant or service provider or consider purchasing an item from our Amazon.com Wish List.
Purchase your Gala tickets now!
Coming soon!
Invite friends and family!
Use this e-version of our Gala invitation to spread the word of our spectacular event to your family and friends. The more the merrier!