Auction Donations are still coming in!

Here's what we received this week:
Denise Brage, working on the procurement team this year, is hard at it and has procured a donation from The Cigar Box. They donated a box of Oliva Master Blend Sampler Cigars valued at $50.00.
-Teri & Brian Lippert have done it again! They have graciously donated a weekend camping trip by providing their pop up camper, delivered to your destination of choice within a 50 mile radius of Lee’s Summit, including setting it up and taking it down. It sleeps 4, has heat and air, and they will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, wood for fire, everything for s’mores, and pop and “adult beverages” for all the campers. The best part, you choose the destination!
-Gwen Hull is donating a private yoga session in your home. Details to follow.
-Alan Hull is donating two, 1 hour wrestling coaching sessions for your wrestler and a friend. His resume fills a page! His experience and knowledge will help the best wrestler become better!
-Denise Crawford and family donated a Learn to Read K-2nd grade Hooked on Phonics set valued at $200.00!
-The DeLasalle Alum have donated a $500.00 credit toward tuition voucher. -Dr. Jackie Devaney donated a consultation, evaluation and two treatments to include acupuncture, emotional freedom technique or chiropractic treatments valued at $155.00.
-Creative Wellness Center, Dr. Michael Martin, donated a Make-up bag filled with Intelligence body lotion and cleansing gel by Arbonne, valued at $50.00.
-Claudia Farrell procured a credit voucher for two tickets to Silver Dollar City and dinner for two at the Upstream Brewing Company in Omaha.
-Eye exam and $100 gift certificate good toward glasses donated by Advanced Eyecare and Blue Springs Optical. Total value $216.00
-Laurie Taylor is also working on procurement and she solicited a donation from the Kansas City T-Bones good for 4 General Admission Grass Berm seats for any regular season Home Game.

Make it GREAT in 2008!

Make it Great in 2008!

The Evening of Celtic Pride is just over 2 months away. In 2006, 376 auction items were collected. In 2007 we had 443 items. We are challenging everyone to "Make it Great in 2008" with 500 items. The deadline to get items listed in the catalogue is about 6 weeks away. As you can see--time is flying and we need your donations now. Your donations--each and every one of them --all add up to a successful event--and hopefully 500 items!. Please donate or procure your item now.
It takes 3 easy steps.

1. Purchase or procure an item.
2. Fill out the procurement/donation form.
3. Deliver or send it to school.

Items are always coming in, so keep them coming and watch for a weekly update.Donations for this past week:
-7 pc. wine set and 7 pc. cordial set, both donated by Lee & Pancho Luna.
-Louie's Mobile DJ, owners: Steve & Lisa Lewis who's son is a 2006 graduate, 4 hours of DJ services for your next big party!
-Smokin' Gringos BBQ, Craig & Kathy Lay, owners, have once again this year, donated a BBQ party for up to 40, ( this will be paired with the above DJ service for the live auction--it could be that perfect party package for Graduation!)
-K.C. Balfour, Mike McClanahan, Rep. has donated a custom made Silvertone Celestrium Class Ring, $220.78 value!
-Mike Sutherlin owner of Sutherlin Optical, has donated a pair of glasses, up to a $300.00 value!
-Susan Rogers, is graciously donating Premier Designs jewelry again this year. Details coming soon!
-Claudia Farrell, who is on the procurement committee again this year, and is in charge of weekend trips! Some tickets already in: Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Sam Noble Museum of Natural History in Oklahoma, Omaha children's Museum family passes, 4 individual day passes to Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Center, 4 reserved seats to the Omaha Royals game, 2 family day passes for up to six people to the Omaha Children's Museum and the Veterans Memorial Museum in Branson. Much more to come! Way to go Claudia!
-Michael L. Fortin has donated two Saturday night tickets May 9th, 2009, and a parking pass to the KC Ballet production of "Nine Sinatra Songs" at the Lyric Theater, retail value of $90.
-Chris St. Germain donated a sightseeing flight over the Kansas City Area for up to 3 people. A $145 value.
-Kathy & Larry Ryan (Ryan Lawn & Tree), are supporting our O'Hara Students by donating a Weed & Feed for up to 10,000 sq. ft. of lawn, a $80 value.
-Bill & Nancy Bass (with 2 O'Hara graduates--and no current students) have opened their Pontoon Boat to you and 11 of your friends for a day Cruise at Lakewood. Details to come.
-Jim & Rita Naudet have donated a golf foursome at Leawood South Country Club. Jim, your host, will make it a golf fivesome. This gift includes carts and greens fees.
-Mark & Jennifer Fennesy have donated a pair of game worn, autographed, size 16 Nike football cleats autographed by none other than #88 Tony Gonzalez! These shoes are awesome and BIG!
-Carla & Randy Griffin have donated their Chiefs tickets for the San Diego Chargers game December 14th, Gate B, Section 102, Seats 7,8,9 & 10. Tickets and parking pass -- $383.50.
-Presentation School is donating a Teacher's favorite book basket and book accessories. (This is a challenge to all the other elementary schools!)
-Cecil & Donna Coulter have provided details on the Hunting Rifle. It is a Remington 700, 308 Cal., stainless steel, fluted, ported heavy barrel, polished diamond cut bolt synthetic stock, premium quality rifle with full factory warranty, plus weaver model V10 scope, 10 x 50 variable with silver finish. Rifle has been sited for 100 yards. Leupold bases and rings. This gun has a $1,500.00 retail value! Wow!!
Baskets in progress-- you can help complete them with: *Wine to put with the lovely crystal decanter set from the Luna's.
*Brandy to go with the cordial set also donated by the Luna's.
*An ice cream maker
*BBQ Grill
*Lawn Mower
We have already have over 70 people signed up to volunteer, but we still have volunteer opportunities available.Want to pick up some ideas and gain hands-on experience preparing wonderful food with a professional caterer? Then here's your chance. We need 5 more volunteers to help prepare appetizers on Friday, Nov. 21st at St. Regis for Saturday night. Please email Sherri Hays at hayspartyof4@aol.com or pclub@oharahs.org if you can help. The food committee is being led by Kathy Stockard, a wonderful O'Hara parent for many years and a great chef! Tickets are on sale now, and selling fast. Don't wait! Call Eileen Fratzke at 763-4800 to purchase yours. This event has sold out every year.

Make Us a Cake as Fast as You Can!

Put the next sale date on your calendar now--Tuesday, October 7th. Bake your favorite goodies and send them in that morning for sale during lunch hours. Puppy chow and brownies were especially popular. All proceeds will be used for the Annual After PROM party. Dena Pepple, coordinating the bake sales this year, would love to hear from you if you are planning to send items in. Call her at 525-8618.

Celtic Shop is open for business!

Shop The Celtic Shop

The Celtic Shop is open Wednesdays from 11:30 to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Sales have been great and many new things are being reordered and should be back in stock within the next couple of weeks. Sales will also take place at all Home football games and other upcoming events throughout the year. Questions or to set a special appointment time, call Sara at 246-5967 or 304-5883 or email her at sbhogan@earthlink.net.

Donations are starting to come in! Here is a list of items donated so far:
One Week Condo Stay at the Branson Yacht Club donated by our generous principal, Mr. Bowman. Mr. Bowman has added a buy one get one free helicopter “taste of Branson” tour to go with the one week stay at the Branson Yacht Club.
-New A/C and heating system for your home. (Furnish and install new "13 SEER" energy efficient A/C System and 80% efficient furnace for your home with a 10 year warranty) Donated by Teri & Brian Lippert who own Lippert Mechanical Service Corp.-a $5,000.00 value!
-Chiefs Tickets (4) and a parking pass donated by Randall and Carla Griffin.
-Private dinner for 8 prepared by Jasper Mirabile and served in his wine cellar, donated by Natalie Helm.
-Three Oil Changes donated by Value Auto Clinic, Harry Voight, owner.
-Happy Birthday to Your Student (monthly): Mrs. Schaffer, Ms. Wright, Mrs. Swanson, Mrs. Storms and Ms. Roth are donating Balloons and Birthday Cake at lunchtime for your student on or near his or her Birthday.
-Catered dinner for 8 donated by Roy Curtis, O'Hara Chef and owner of Elite Catering. Also donated a $20.00 school lunch punch card.
-Nascar Hat and T-shirt featuring Clint Bowman and Jack Daniels Car #7 donated by Timothy O'Hara from the Jack Daniels Distillery.
-Handmade leather bag from Italy donated by Angela McDonald.
-Golf package foursome at Leawood South donated by Jim & Rita Naudet. Detail to come.
- Melissa Kinnard procured from her employer: 3 Glycolic Peels and 3 Microderm Abrasion treatments valued at over $300.00 and a free cosmetic consultation with Botox injections worth more than $350.00!
- Hunting Rifle donated by Cecil & Donna Coulter! Details to come.
-Hamilton Beach Brew Station donated by Rob & Karen Norton.
- Kim Halil procured a $50.00 gift certificate from Bannister Gardens.
- 35 pc. Precision tool set
-15 pc. Cordless screwdriver set
- Oster Toaster Oven
- George Foreman Special Edition Indoor Grill
-Ann & Peter Julich have donated an “Italian” themed dinner with the Christian Brothers and Mr. Bowman. Details to come
-Brenda Walker-Houser has donated a Chi travel set, which includes a mini chi
-Two family day passes to the Omaha Children’s Museum
-4 General Admission passes to the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
-Heart shaped rosary garden stone donated by John & Sara Hogan
-4 pc. Pliers set made by Vise Grip donated by Phil and Sherri Hays
-4 Culvers value basket certificates

Questions, comments, need information: please email pclub@oharahs.org .

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