Welcome New Families...and not so new families who may need a quick refresher! Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about our
BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!
The Invitation
Invitations have been sent out via email through Paperless Post. The Invitation may be forwarded to friends and family you would like to invite. We encourage all tickets be purchased through www.pay4schoolstuff.com. If you have anyone attending from outside OLMA they may log on and purchase themselves or you may order for them. Just be sure to include guest names in the text comments section. When you view the invitation simply click the arrows to see the additional pages which will list the ticket packages and other important information.
NO, SERIOUSLY. WHY ARE THERE SO MANY KINDS OF TICKETS?
This event includes baskets that are raffled off "Tricky Tray" style. You may choose from a variety of packages which are explained in more detail on the invitation. We have several prize levels which typically contain hundreds of baskets. When you see a basket you like you simply drop your ticket for that level in the bag that will be placed nearby. Our main levels are GOLD AND SILVER. SILVER Level contains baskets valued at up to $100. GOLD LEVEL contains baskets valued over $100. Our Raffle Prizes are varied from Theme Baskets to Gift Certificates you will find just about anything you can think of on one of our Prize Tables! And...yes we occasionally will send our Prize List out the day of the event so that you can take a quick sneak peek before you arrive! We have extended our Cocktail Hour to a Cocktail HOUR AND A HALF to give you more time to enjoy our baskets!
FUNDRAISING CREDIT
This is our BIGGEST event of the year for many reasons. One special reason is that each item you purchase PRIOR to the evening of the event is credited to your Fundraising Obligation at 100%. If you bring 1 guest
($160) and you each purchase a Super Value Pack ($300) and a Mega Grand Ticket ($50) and some 50/50 Tickets ($90) YOU HAVE JUST MET YOUR $600 FUNDRAISING OBLIGATION!
WHAT ARE THE SPECIAL RAFFLES?
We have several SPECIAL RAFFLES during the evening...our BLUE RIBBON LEVEL contains higher priced and sometimes unique prizes . . . signed memorabilia, a designer handbag, sought after tickets...always something different each year! Our MEGA GRAND is our GRAND PRIZE...this year a Trip to Italy! Our MARILYN RAFFLE if won gets you a ticket in each Silver and Gold Level Basket! And it is TRUE our 50/50 winner last year took home HALF OF OUR $31,000 TOTAL! Talk about a Christmas Shopping Spree!!
THE ACADEMY TABLE
Be a true VIP for the evening with an ACADEMY TABLE--- achieved when you submit the names of a FULL table of 12 and everyone pays for their ticket by NOVEMBER 2. Nominate one person from your table to be your MARILYN ... it will be her job to see that everyone is signed up and paid on time. Our ACADEMY TABLES take some extra effort and we believe in rewarding that so you will find your table close to the runway and there will be some fun things for you to enjoy when you sit down. You will also each be entered into a Special Raffle for the evening.
WHERE DO I GET THE TICKETS?
We don't issue an actual Event Ticket - your name is on our Guest List and you will check in when you arrive to pick up your Value Pack Tickets or Labels. Each of our Guests will receive a sheet of labels with their name and table number all ready for them. You will find this speeds up the process of labeling your raffle tickets so that you can simply drop them in for the baskets you hope to win! We also offer an opportunity to pick up pre purchased raffle tickets before the event. Exact times will be sent out via email the week of the Fashion Show.
KEEP UP TO DATE AND BE THE FIRST TO KNOW EVERYTHING BY LIKING OUR DEDICATED OLMA FASHION SHOW FACEBOOK PAGE
To make this evening extra special we are always seeking donations of any kind. Request a Gift Certificate to your favorite restaurant or shop, purchase an item you think would be a great prize or visit our AMAZON WISH LIST for the quickest way to donate an item! Gifts received but you can't use them? We can! Just drop them off at the School Office or reply to this email and we will make arrangements!
