January 29, 2016

There are 3 weeks until the Charity & Truth Gala on
Saturday, February 20, 2016!

Here are ways that you can help us make this a successful event:

Ad Book - we are accepting ads for our ad book until Monday, February 1. Ad prices begin at $25.  Will you consider procuring an ad or two from a local business or placing one yourself?  
3 options:
- Place an ad in our Ad Book sending "Well Wishes" to your Resurrection student, to our faculty, to the Sisters of the Resurrection, or to our award recipients.  Well Wisher ads are just $25.  
- Place an ad for your business in our Ad Book 
- Procure an ad from a local business  for our Ad Book
 
Raffles, Silent & Live Auctions - we are accepting items for our raffles and auctions until Wednesday, February 10.

Regift to support our Auctions
Declutter, regift and support Resurrection!  Did you get something for Christmas that you just can't use?  Do you have items around that house that have never been used?  A lovely handbag, scarf or jewelry?  A gift certificate?  Small kitchen appliances? Books, CDs or movies?  A bottle of liquor that you received as a gift?  Baskets that we can use for creating our lovely basket raffles?  Bring it in to the Main Office during school hours or contact Carol Marchetti at cmarchetti@reshs.org or 773.775.6616 Ext 112.

 Put together a theme basket from your club or team 
- Contact Carol Marchetti for ideas or to see if your club or team has already started work on a basket. Contact her at cmarchetti@reshs.org or 773.775.6616 Ext 112.

Help us solicit or gather auction item 
- Can you help us solicit gifts that can be used our auctions?  Can you help us obtain 
gift certificates to local restaurants? Do you have sports, theatre or concert tickets that you would be willing to share? Do you have connections for a unique experience or behind-the-scenes tour? Do you have a special service that you can donate? Do you have access to autographed memorabilia, a summer home or time share that you could donate to the school? Would you be willing to drop off a bottle of wine or two to the school? See the Sponsorship & Advertising Participation Form for complete details.

Donate a bottle of wine
Would you be willing to donate a bottle of wine or two? Donations of wine (by an adult) will be accepted at the Main Office or contact Carol at cmarchetti@reshs.org or 773.775.6616 Ext 112.  
  
Reach out - Consider e-mailing this link to anyone who might be willing to help out with an ad or donation and include a personal note asking them to support our school.  Donations can be accepted until Wednesday, February 10.  

Please contact Carol Marchetti at cmarchetti@reshs.org or 773.775.6616 Ext 112 or Alisa Martorano at amartorano@reshs.org or 773.775.6616 Ext 142 or if you have any questions or ideas or if you are able to help us obtain items for our live and silent auctions or event sponsors

Attend the event!
Join us on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Charity & Truth Gala from 6 - 11 pm at Café La Cave in Des Plaines.  The evening will feature silent & live auctions, cocktails and dinner, entertainment and dancing  We hope that you will join us as we celebrate and support the Resurrection College Prep Community and present our Renaissance Award and Charity & Truth Award. We are looking forward to a wonderful evening!  Reservations are available here.

Parents - be sure to indicate if you would like to be seated with other Res parents or any other seating preferences!  We are looking forward to celebrating with you!

Participate in the Big Money Raffle 
Tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold.  The drawing will be held at the Charity & Truth Gala and the winner need not be present! Rules, details and ticket purchase information can be found here. The grand prize is $10,000 and second prize is $2,000.  Purchase Big Money Raffle Tickets
 
Thank you for all you do to support Resurrection students!

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