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GALA & AUCTION: EVENT DETAILS
We will celebrate the school's largest fundraising event on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Penrose Library's Knights of Columbus Hall. Swing into the historic hall for a swell time. Dressed in spiffy 1940s attire we will bring victory and moxie to the school's largest fundraising event. We can do it!

The night will feature a silent auction with mobile bidding, cork & bottle pull, raise your paddle featuring the 50% Colorado Childcare Tax credit for all Raise Your Paddle donations, themed appetizers & dessert, complimentary beer/wine and After Midnight, a live jazz and swing band.

Tickets: $99 per person Earlybird ticket. Seating is open (no assigned seats), although you can reserve a table as a home base. Tickets will be $109 per person after April 2, 2020. Consider donating a ticket for faculty/staff to attend.

Attire: From dapper duds and vintage cocktail dresses to workwear overalls, a-line skirts, suspenders, and wide ties. Be foxy! 1940s iconic fashions encouraged but not necessary.

Online Bidding
This year's event will once again boast our tech-savvy platform with online ticketing, mobile bidding, pre-swiped credit cards, bidding scoreboards and easy electronic check-out!

Can't join us at the event,
no problem
 --  bid with us from around the world using the easy online platform. Text your bids to be part of all the action. Auction items will be displayed for preview the week leading up to our event. Register and receive a text message alert when bidding opens! All registered bidders agree to comply with the
Childcare: While the parents bid away, the kids will play! A special childcare offering is available through a Saturday Night Out for K-5th grade students.
DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM
From vacation getaways to theatrical and athletic tickets, to unique experiences, camps, professional services, art, jewelry, spa and fitness packages, sociables (classes and parties), and class creations, the auction volunteers are procuring awesome items. Help the cause and donate an special item.  
 
BECOME A SPONSOR
Feature your business on the mobile bidding site and valuable market visibility with the CSS community. 

Additionally, you might consider sponsoring tickets for faculty/staff or military parents to attend this year's event.
 
LEARN TO SWING DANCE!

Prior to the gala, several members of our community are taking swing dance lessons. A group is planning to attend on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, for a beginner dance lesson.  Please consider joining us! Beginner dance lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Loft,  2506 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904. For more information on dance lessons, visit https://loftmusicvenue.com/swing-dancing.
SPONSORS
POWERED BY MOXIE!
  A special thanks to all the volunteers working to make this event a success. If you are interested in volunteering with the committee, please connect with us on how to best use your talents!

Gala Chairs: Aubryn Bednar P'28, P'32, Brooke Rawls P'30, P'32, Lee Ann Williams P'19, P'21, P'23 |  Auction Solicitation Chair: Aubryn Bednar P'32 P'28 | Design & Decor Chair: Brooke Rawls P'30, P'32
 
Gala & Auction Volunteers: Sarah Bartz P'29, P'31; Merrisue Baldwin P'24, P'26; Allison Cabaniss P'27, P'28, P'29; Nataly Carmona P'30, P'34; Morgan Chaves P'32; Jennifer Clarke Foster P'27, P'29; Rachel Cronin P'32; Taryn Duncan P'22; Jasmine Garza P'32; Ashley Gillit P'32; Holly Hannum P'29, P'32; Melissa Hocate P'16, P'20, P'27; Melissa Hoefler P'27; Lorie Malone P'19, P'21, P'27; Marti Markus P'32; Nancy May P'23; Kim Mennecke P'29; Kari Merritt P'28; Amy Momber P'24, P'27; Megan Morris P'22, Becky Mientka P'27, P'29; Marisa Mullins P'27; Amy Pocius P'32; Viive Ralston P'30; Jill Richardi P'18, P'21; Donna Taylor P'17, P'20; Danielle Trina P'32; and Wendy Woodbury P'31.

Gala Staff
Jessica James P'30, P'28, Anslee Wolfe P'28, Hunter Hall, and Aaron Schubach P'25

Purchase tickets online or call (719) 434-3501 for assistance from the Advancement Office.
Non-profit Tax ID: 84-0517369

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