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First Baptist Academy
2017 Dinner & Auction
April 20
Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
Last year FBA’s auction raised more than $67,000! What an incredible night it was! Now we’re
thrilled to announce FBA’s 11th Annual Dinner & Auction! The auction will be on Thursday,
April 20!! It promises to be another spectacular event with dinner catered by Outback
Steakhouse, Coffee Bar by Kaldi’s Coffee and lots of amazing items to bid on!
The Dinner & Auction . . . Thursday, April 20
5:00 p.m.
Doors open
Silent Auction begins
5:30 p.m.
Pre-Auction Activities!
6:00 p.m.
Dinner is served
6:40 p.m.
Silent Auction Tables begin closing
Oral Auction follows Silent Auction
Dinner & Auction Tickets: $25 Tickets will be sold in April on a “first come” basis.
This event is RATED A ~ for adults only
Featuring Outback Steakhouse!!
Sirloin Steak & Grilled Chicken Breast
Chopped Salad
Rice, Vegetable
Bread
Brownie Sundaes!! (an auction favorite!!)
Kaldi’s Coffee Bar
How can I help with the Auction?
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PRAY for the auction and for all who are involved
PLAN to attend the event
SHARE in the fun NOW…join THE TEAM
DONATE to the auction
Be part of one of our Committees!
Our 11 committees work together to help ensure the success of this event.
Acquisitions
Administrative Support
Baked Goods
Banquet
Catalog
Class Baskets & Projects
Decorations
Finance
Oral Auction
Silent Auction
Tickets
Kristin Calabrese, Angie Broyles
Anthony Calabrese
Debbie Jasper
Sarah Schultz, Pam Baker (friend of FBA)
Lauren Friend
Stacy Lautz
LeAnn Blanton, Kristi Arnolds
Jill LeQuatte, Cheri Courtney
Deidra Crook, Dawn Martin (FBCO)
Jason and Michelle Rahm
Amanda McDade
Amy Bruce
Want more info?
Come to our Auction Information Meeting on Friday, March 17 at 8:30 am in Rm 250.
Support the Auction . . . here are 3 ways:
DONATIONS
There are a variety of ways to donate to FBA’s auction: Items, Services, and Gift Certificates.
Consider what connections you have that will make our auction even more UNIQUE, EXCITING
and SUCCESSFUL! (People are willing and--many times--anxious to donate to school auctions!)
Do you…
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Own a business or work for a company that would donate?
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Know the owner of a favorite shop, a restaurant, or salon?
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Have tickets to sporting events, the theatre or a concert?
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Have signed memorabilia?
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Have a vacation home or time-share?
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Have a special skill to create a treasure…or does a family member or friend?
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Are you a personal trainer or do you teach lessons?
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You can also contribute to your student’s Class Baskets & Projects for the auction!
For details on DONATIONS, please contact Kristin Calabrese at [email protected] or at
253-985-3676.
ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIPS
We are pleased to continue our partnership with our FBA parent-owned businesses. Our
FBA families want to support each other and the auction is honored to help make that
connection for you. Details are coming soon for our…
3rd Annual Partnering with our FBA Parent-owned Businesses
This partnership provides opportunities for you to ADVERTISE your company at
reasonable rates in our 4 color catalog addendum. (Rates start at $25) or for you to be
a FINANCIAL SPONSOR: Diamond $1000+ Sapphire $750 Gold $500 Silver $100
God has already blessed the auction in so many wonderful ways! May He be honored and
glorified in our efforts to benefit First Baptist Academy.
Thank You for your support & God Bless!
Cathy Donnel, Jen Embrich, Jim Friend
Auction Co-Chairs
All participation in this event is optional.
Monies raised from the auction may be used for Science, Music, and Physical Education Equipment,
Classroom Equipment; Computer Upgrades and Software; Library Materials; Tuition Assistance,
staffing, and other needs for the school!!
A few of our donors so far . . .
Olde World Jewelers, St. Louis Cardinal Tickets, Longhorn Steakhouse, Crain Tree Farm,
Silver Dollar City, Norwex, Ace Hardware, America's Incredible Pizza Co, Elite FT,
Dairy Queen, Pampered Chef, Noodles & Company, The Refinery, Fazoli’s,
CUTCO, St. Clair Bowl, Gringo Foods, AutoZone, Orchards Golf Club, Words of Wisdom,
Toolen's Running Start, Precious Moments, Country Estates Kennel, Howenstein Dental,
Edison’s Entertainment Complex, Four Points Sheraton, Kennelwood Pet Resorts,
Lotawata Creek, Dierberg's, Chick-fil-A, World Class Gymnastics, Cold Stone Creamery