AUCTION


puttin' on the ritz - MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF ATHENA: MARCH 20, 2010

The Parent Organization and co-chairs for this annual fundraiser invite all Ignatius families, alumni and friends to attend the 2010 auction! Cost is $60 per person and includes hors d'oeuvres, dancing to Danny and the Danettes (Dan Lopatka '06) and fabulous bidding opportunities. There will be a cash bar-- guests must be 21 to attend. For those auction-goers with Saint Ignatius spirit, Iggy-themed House Flags ($40), fleece blankets ($25) and refrigerator magnets ($5) will be sold at the auction as a special cash/check-and-carry opportunity. (Sorry, no credit cards may be used and no parent pledge credit will be given for these items.)  Click here for online bidding , which is now active for select items!  Otherwise, click the button below to register today, and hurry, the auction is just days away!

 

  Tentative Evening Schedule
  4:45 p.m.   Walk-in Registration/Early Check-in - Mass Attendees Only (The Link)
  5:00 p.m.   Mass (Holy Family Church)
  6:00 p.m.   Check-in and Registration Begins (The Link)
  8:00 p.m.   Bidding Closes - Saint Ignatius Table (Walsh Activity Center)
  8:15 p.m.   Bidding Closes - Home & Garden Table (Walsh Activity Center)
  8:45 p.m.   Bidding Closes - Sports Table (Gentile Gymnasium)
  9:00 p.m.   Bidding Closes - Baskets Table (Gentile Gymnasium)
  9:30 p.m.   Bidding Closes for Chicago Table (Tully Dining Hall)
  9:45 p.m.   Bidding Closes for Entertainment Table (Tully Dining Hall)
 10:30 p.m.  Raffle Drawing (Tully Dining Hall)

 

Purchase Raffle Tickets

Take a chance with some raffle tickets!  Tickets can be purchased online when registration is live, from any auction committee member, or at the event. Note that raffle tickets are NOT tax deductible, but can be credited to your parent pledge.

  • IGNATIUS TUITION RAFFLE:  Winners receive a student tuition for the 2010-11 school year!  One winner for every 1,200 tickets sold. No cash value; good for tuition only! (Tickets are $50 each)
  • GRECIAN GOLD CASH RAFFLE: Three winners will be drawn for every 1,000 tickets sold - 1st place is $10,000; 2nd place is $5,000; and 3rd place is $2,500. (Tickets are $100 each)

Purchase raffle tickets online now.

Become a Sponsor

The auction offers many parent-pledge deductible sponsorship opportunities with wonderful benefits, including seeing your name or business on this web page! 

  • $5,000                  Athenian Grand Event Sponsor
  • $2,500                   Parthenon Table Sponsor
  • $2,000                   Rhodes General Sponsor
  • $1,000-$1,999     Olympian Event Sponsor
  • $500-$999            Corinthian HospitalitySponsor
  • $250-$499           Spartan Entertainment Sponsor 
Contact Alice Luzzi at alice.luzzi@ignatius.org or 312.432.8404 if you're interested in becoming a 2010 auction sponsor.

Volunteer & Get Involved

Get into the mix and be part of the party! There are several volunteer opportunities available, including joining a table committee and helping to obtain auction items, setting up for the event on Friday evening, bartending, greeting attendees, closing tables, breaking down at the end of the event, and more. For more information on how you can help, please contact Janice Turek at sicp.auctionvolunteers@gmail.com.

Another great way to participate is to donate an item for the auction! Click on “Donate an Item” in the navigational menu at left for more details about what’s needed.

Finally, you can give of your time by attending the March 20 auction and bring adult family members, friends and neighbors! We look forward to a fun evening with you!