2023 DINNER AUCTION
Saturday, April 22, 6:30 p.m.
Come celebrate with old friends and new as we gather to help raise funds for our parish and school community! This will be a night for us to share in our fellowship and our faith. It’s a night for us to come together, for our single biggest fundraiser: St. Charles Borromeo’s Night at the Derby.
Tickets will include cocktail hour, open bar, dinner, dancing and silent + live auctions. This event will be horseracing and Kentucky Derby-themed. The organizers are working on a variety of fun surprises!
How to Get Involved
> Attend the Dinner Auction!
Buy your tickets online now! You can also purchase item raffle tickets.
> Purchase tickets for the Cash Raffle!
Each raffle ticket is $100 for the chance to win $5,000. We are aiming to sell 200 tickets, with $5,000 going to the winner! The remaining collected funds will support our fundraising efforts. The drawing will take place live during the event. (You do not need to be present to win.) Contact Rebecca Brand (rebaavent@yahoo.com or 314-560-2652) or Shirley Visser (scatoire@gmail.com or 504-416-3970) to purchase a ticket.
> Sponsor the event
See all our sponsorship opportunities and how to become a sponsor. If you own a business or know someone who does, please ask them to consider sponsoring our event!
> Contribute to silent and live auction
Please consider donating an item or an experience to be auctioned off during this event.
> Volunteer
We need help planning and executing the night. We have many different jobs needed before and during the event. Sign up here.
Event Sponsorship
Email Mary Brdar at maryjay25@gmail.com with any questions or to commit to a sponsorship -- limited sponsorships are available at some levels: Printable Sponsorship List
Triple Crown, $10,000
One Cocktail Reception Sponsor & One Dinner Sponsor Available
VIP Parking Night of Dinner Auction
Company Logo/Name on Step & Repeat
Full Page Ad in Event Program
Name Displayed Throughout Evening
Facebook/Instagram Promo
SCB Website Logo & Link Out
Name Displayed on Digital Sign
DJ Mention
2 Bottles Champagne
10 tickets
Kentucky Derby, $5,000
One Dessert Sponsor Available
Full Page Ad in Event Program
Name Displayed Throughout Evening
Facebook/Instagram Promo
SCB Website Logo & Link Out
Name Displayed on Digital Sign
DJ Mention
10 Tickets
Preakness Stakes, $2,500
Half Page Ad in Event Program
Name Displayed Throughout Evening
Facebook/Instagram Promo
DJ Mention
4 Tickets
Belmont, $1,000
Quarter Page Ad in Event Program
Name Displayed Throughout Evening
Facebook/Instagram Promo
DJ Mention
2 Tickets
Jockey, $500
Business Card-Sized Ad in Event Program
Name Displayed Throughout Evening
Facebook/Instagram Promo
$250 Half Page Ad in Event Program
$150 Business Card-Sized Ad in Event Program
Donations to St. Charles Borromeo, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, are tax deductible.
Auction Donations
Please consider donating an item or donating an experience, to be auctioned off during this event. Please make sure any items are in new or like new condition. We will collect all donations beginning in January. Printable Auction Donation Form
Examples of great donations
Tickets: sports, concerts, special performances, arts, theater
Travel: rentals, trips, hotel/resort nights, airline miles, luggage
School: classroom parties and treats, teacher support
Dining: gift certificates, exclusive reservations, tastings
Sports: memorabilia, equipment, lessons, facility access
Unique goods: products/services from business you manage, electronics
Email one of our committee members to arrange your donation:
Heather Floodman: floodfam@outlook.com
Amanda Bequette: amanda.bequette@gmail.com
Jamie Ovlia: jamie.ovlia@gmail.com
Donations to St. Charles Borromeo, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, are tax deductible.
Common Questions
> What is the fundraising for?
We aim to raise profits that are 100% allocated towards improving the Borromeo community we enjoy today, while increasing the competitive advantages of our parish and school. The funds will go towards designated projects and missions.
> What is the fundraising goal?
We have set an ambitious target of raising $150,000.
> Who are the Auction Committee Chairs?
The 2023 Auction is co-chaired by parishoners Jill Kesler and Carrie Hodapp.