St. Stephen Auction Gala – Gifted With Each Other

GALA: FINAL REPORT

After many months of planning, lots of work by many, and a great event by all accounts, we are pleased to share with you the financial success of the 2012 Gala.

Click here to download the Post Gala Financial Report.

GALA CREDITS

“What I valued most was the wide range in age of the participants – we had young families, old families like us, and senior citizens – all having a great time together. This is one of the great strengths of our community – its diverse structure from age to socio-economic background, all getting along together.” This review from a parishioner-guest of the Gala really encapsulates what we were trying to achieve when we first envisioned this event.

On the evening of February 11, we entertained 222 guests with cocktails, dinner, auction, and dancing for six hours in our beautifully transformed Parish Center. By all estimates, this event was a great financial success, and we can’t wait to share that information once it is finalized. But just as important is the feedback we have received from those guests, who simply enjoyed being together “at home.” At this time, we thank those in attendance and all who contributed in big and small ways. This night would not have happened without your support.

Many tireless volunteers worked together to make this magical evening happen. In addition to those listed in the Gala Program & Catalog, we would also like to thank the many who helped with setup, cleanup, and in many ways behind the scenes.

With our warmest gratitude,

Gala Co-Chairs,

Stephanie Oehler Wobbe & Victoria Chechik Hatfield

Click here to download the Program & Auction Catalog

PHOTO ALBUM

To view photos from the Gala planning and the event itself, click here and click here for a video slideshow.

GALA RAFFLE WINNERS

Congratulations to all who supported our raffles by purchasing chances! Our lucky winners are:

Tuition: Nipper/Dill family

iPad 2: Julie O’Brien

Kindle Fire: Kim Bell

Quilt: Harold Schlegel

50-50: Mary Ellen Holdenried

ALUMNI CLUB

This year, in conjunction with the Gala event, we established our first annual Alumni Club. Our school alumni, whether near or far, are an integral part of our parish community. In mid-December, we mailed letters to all 1,700-plus alumni for whom we have addresses, inviting them to participate in a special giving opportunity that will directly benefit our school. All participating alumni, regardless of the amount contributed, were recognized in the Gala program and will also be featured on a plaque to hang in the main school corridor.

This campaign brought donations from 79 alums, for a total contribution of $3,087. Thanks to all!

If you or your child is an SSP alum and did not receive our mailing, please contact Stephanie at 660.1548 or send email to gala@saintstephenstl.org to get on the mailing list.