Monday, October 6, 2008

You are Making it Great in 2008!

Third Annual Evening of Celtic Pride--
You are Making it Great in 2008!
Kissick Construction Co., Inc. is our first Major Sponsor for Evening of Celtic Pride! Pete & Julie Walker-Brown, receive a great BIG Celtic thank you for supporting O'Hara with their major sponsor donation of $2000. Julie is a 1987 graduate of O'Hara.
-Tom and Debra Craig, owners of Crossgate Cleaners, have donated five $10.00 dry cleaning certificates.
-Bob Dusselier, Alum Class of '96, is donating a 1:12 scale Dan Gurney edition Shelby Cobra. This detailed collectible has a retail value of $500.00. His company is also donating a Dale Earnhardt, Jr. collectible race car valued at $70.00.
-KC Steak Co. has donated a gift certificate good toward 4-10 oz. KC Strip Steaks, a $50.00 value.
-Kathy & Todd Magwire have donated two copies of the book Medical Myths that Can Kill You, autographed by the author, Dr. Nancy L. Snyderman, MD., chief medical editor for NBC. Each book has a $40.00 value. The Magwires have also donated an autographed copy of My American Journey, Colin Powell, and tickets to Jingle Jam and Irish Fest.
-Steve Moore, owner of Moore Carpet, Inc. is donating carpet and pad. Details to come. $500.00 value.
-Jeff & Julie Ragsdale have donated an Introductory Flight Lesson. $180.00 value.
-Jordan Photography, Dawn Jordan has donated a $150.00 gift certificate good towards products and services.
-John & Rita Tyler have donated: 32" Square Rustic Metal framed wall art value$80.00, an 18" Shabby Patina round decorative disc with stand value $50.00 and a 29" Imperial wrought Iron round wall plaque valued at $60.00.
-Rita Naudet and Ann McDonald Davis at Classic Hair Designs, have each donated their services for gift certificates towards a haircut and blow dry. $45.00 value each.
-GourmetGiftBaskets.com is supporting O'Hara again this year with a $20.00 gift certificate good toward one of their wonderful gift baskets.
-The Track Family Fun Parks in Branson have donated 4 track cards good for one free ride/game of your choice. Cards value $36.00.
-Jose Peppers continues to support O'Hara , once again donating a $20.00 Dinner Certificate.
-Machelle Seiler procured a donation from Kathy Campbell who sells Beijo Bags. The silver "The Diva" Beijo bag, is valued at $85.00.
-Kerrie & Jerry Rellihan are going to open their southern "farmstead" to host a Father/Son Spring Turkey Hunt. Details coming soon. They are also donating a new driver basket.
-Mary Haggerty's sister, Lisa Ginter, is donating the Owner's Suite for a T-Bone's games for 40 people. That's right, for 20 couples. Start planning now for this great get together with your friends. Details will follow.
The Third Annual Evening of Celtic Pride is just over 7 weeks away. In 2006, 376 auction items were donated. 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 5 weeks away. As you can see--we need your donations now. Your donations, each and every one of them, all add up to a successful event. Please donate or procure your items 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.
Volunteer Opportunities: We have already had more than 70 people sign up to volunteer, but we still have volunteer opportunities available. We still need a few 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. Don't wait! This event sells out every year. Call Eileen Fratzke at 763-4800 to purchase yours.

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