Good Morning Ladies and Gentleman,

This is your Captain speaking. Please direct your attention to our weekly Gala update. In-flight opportunities are taking off and you do not want to be left behind. We truly appreciate everyone who has participated thus far and can not wait to see where this adventure takes us.

ADVENTURE SEEKERS NEEDED This year more than ever, we need your help for Silent Auction procurement. Your flight crew is in need of adventure-oriented items and experiences you can offer. The sky's the limit. 

Can you help us procure these items? Items can include: stand up paddleboard(s), surfboard(s) and lessons, yacht experiences, electric boat experiences, vacation rentals, hotel stays, air b and b gift cards, race car experiences, parasailing, electric bikes, children's bikes, and scooters, golf experiences, wine tasting, scuba diving experiences, snorkel equipment, jet experiences, car rentals, hiking equipment, and tours, white water rafting experiences, zip-lining, rock climbing, hot air balloon experiences, ocean kayaks, National and State park annual passes, sport stadium experiences, sporting event tickets, and skydiving experiences. 

Click the following for the Gala donation letter and donation form. Please contact Laura Schulz at lrwillett@yahoo.com, with any contacts, donations, or questions.

INTERNATIONAL CHEFS NEEDED Do you have an old family or favorite recipe you want to share with the world? We are seeking your recipes from near and far. All OLQA family recipes will be compiled into our Adventure Awaits cookbook. A special selection of recipes from every continent will be featured in our "Passport and Baggage" buy-in-experience. Please email your recipes to olqaauction@olqa.org.

PASSPORT PHOTOCALL We want to hear from you! Please submit a 10-15 second video telling us how much you love OLQA and what your children being in school means to you. As "Adventure Awaits" we also want to know where your family will go on their next adventure! Be creative-costumes, props and backgrounds encouraged. Please film in 4K or 1080, horizontally, and use good lighting. Please email your submissions to olqaauction@olqa.org

FROM THE LIDO DECK The adventures continue and we are going on safari! It's not too late for you to jump on this safari van and be included in the fun. Underwriting is appreciated in any amount, please visit OLQAGala2021.givesmart.com to make your donation. Please contact ptounderwriting@olqa.org with any questions. Watch the video: CLICK HERE

Thank you to our in-person ticket holders who have generously donated the cost of their tickets. 
  • Bao-Thy and David Grant
  • Christina and Chris Morrell
  • Maryann and Richard Neward
CALLING ALL 6-8th GRADE PARENT PASSENGERS. NOW BOARDING...

CLASS PROJECTS Please visit OLQAGala2021.givesmart.com to purchase.

6th Grade Our Sixth Grade Angels will use their creativity to design an image of their favorite Saint, which will be transformed into devotional prayer candles. Each purchase will include one poured candle in glass, adorned with your Angel's custom design. Purchase one or several to give as gifts today!

7th Grade As our Seventh Grade Angels approach their last year at OLQA, we will have each student contribute a monumental bible verse or favorite uplifting quote to share with their classmates in notebook form. Take notes, draw or doodle, make lists - the space is theirs to fill! Each purchase will include a professionally printed personal notebook. Purchase one or several to give as gifts today!

8th Grade Our Eighth Grade Angels are about to head off to high school, but first, their very own photo memories will be transformed into a keepsake mosaic of Madonna and Child by Sassoferrato. From a distance, they will see the Madonna and Child remind them of her presence as they embark on this new adventure...up close they will enjoy glimpses of over 600 images shared by them and their OLQA classmates. Each purchase will include a professionally printed 24x36 poster print of the class of 2021's photo mosaic, in the image of the Madonna and Child. Purchase yours today.

CLASS BASKETS Each year we ask classrooms to put together a themed basket for the auction. Below are basket themes by grade along with a link to wish lists, you don’t have to purchase only these items as we would appreciate any donation. If you are purchasing from Amazon please mail donations to OLQA attention Nicole Bonita. All other donations can go directly to Nicole at pick up or drop off just sent a quick email to schedule nicole.bonita@cbre.com. 

6th Grade Family Movie Night CLICK HERE
7th Grade Dad’s Night In Check out my list on Amazon In addition we need a variety of beer to go along with this basket. 
8th Grade Beach Theme CLICK HERE

Amy Chung and Marisa Hakala
2021 OLQA Catholic School Gala Co-Chairs