The 5th through 9th Annual Dinner Dance Auction to raise FUNds for the local elementary and middle schools to supplement their basic education programs. The purpose for this event is to have fun and create greater connections between the parents, teachers and community members. Attendance grew from 375 to 575.

Assisted with logistics regarding locations, floor plans, rentals and flow

Met with co-chairs, décor and other committees to assure smooth event production

Designed event flow, floor plans and best utilization of each event space

Coordinated tent, other rentals and set-up

Designed cost-effective décor and silent auction set-up

Consistently marketed event through backpack mail flyers, posters, printed materials and publicity

Added banner across main street inviting all to “Come Party with Your Neighbors!”

Funds raised for this event increased from $50,000 to over $100,000 over five years

Parties — a new category of Silent Auction items in 1999 — added more community connection and continued to grow FUN participation and funds raised. Parties are now a required auction category!

Increased attendance of parents and community first through relocation of event to the center of the community and then to new and interesting venues

Increased corporate sponsorship by 71% in one year

Increased number of Silent Auction items by more than 25% for three years in a row

Increased volunteer participation year after year.