Save the date, buy your tickets:
“Puttin’ On The Pearl” 2012 is Oct. 19
Our annual gala is the biggest fundraising event of the year for our club, and is critical for supplying the Pearl Fund with the monies we use in support of our programs. A committee of Pearl Rotarians has been working to schedule and stage a revamped event that we believe will be highly successful…especially if we can engage all Pearl Rotarians in the cause. The basic details:
Name: “Puttin’ on the Pearl”
When: Friday evening, Oct. 19, 2012
Where: Castaway Portland, 1900 N.W.18th Ave. (Doors open: 5:30p.m.)
Cost: $50
Theme: ‘40s vibe
We are working on a theme hearkening back to the Forties–top hats, tails, dress-up. Here’s a chance to see everybody in their finest.
It’s going to be a fun event. But a more important reason to support this is our volunteer work in our neighborhood, in this city and across the world.
Plans are moving forward for entertainment, auctions (both live and silent), music, food and refreshments. We have hired a professional auctioneer who, I guarantee, will be a highlight of the “The Ritz.”
As ticket sales begin, we are implementing a very attractive way to assure a crowd (we’re setting our sights on 250 guests, and 300 would be even better). Pearl Rotarians can buy a four-ticket package for $150–that’s $50 each for you and your spouse/date/guest, and just $25 each for two non-Rotarians. That purchase and single tickets for $50 can be secured online:
https://pearlrotary.tofinoauctions.com/2012/register
The success of our annual event depends on full engagement from the club. Volunteers are needed in many areas (a great first step: visit the website and buy tickets). Please volunteer by contacting:
- Anne O’Neill, leading the solicitation of auction items
- Dave Price, doing the same for corporate sponsorships
- Chris Swan, developing the theme, dress and decorations
- Lori Beight, coordinating Sign-up Parties (host a meal for 8-12 people)
- Roger Devine, chairing this event (and I can find a role for every Rotarian!)