“Reach for the Stars” event update and recent media coverage

Dear Farragut Families,

I wanted to reach out to all of you with an update on the exciting things that are shaping up around our auction “Reach for the Stars” on Saturday, April 6th and to let you know where we need your assistance. As you know, the Auction/Gala is going to have a completely different feel this year as we have famous speed painter Michael Israel as our headline entertainment.  We also have an amazing array of high-end hors d’oeuvres, open premium bar with plenty of bartenders, and valet service. Although we have had a slight increase in our ticket price, we have really bumped up the value as well.

Not only will this be a great way to support our school and students, but this will also be a fantastic evening to spend with other parents, your friends, family, and business associates. Because this event is welcoming the public as well as friends and families of AFA, we have increased our marketing and reach. The following is a short list of some of what you can expect to see in the next 4 weeks:

• 4 Clear Channel electronic billboards strategically located around Tampa Bay

• The front page of the March issue of Paradise News Magazine (click here to read it!)

• Yard signs (let me know if you would like one for your home or business!)
• Various Facebook videos and ads
• Postcard mailing to almost 13,000 households in the Tampa Bay area

With the time of this program coming near, we really need your assistance with the following:

• Ticket Sales! Please purchase your tickets early and invite your friends, neighbors, business associates to do so as well.  What a wonderful gift this evening would make for someone special! Feel free to purchase a ticket for your favorite teacher as well. The success of this program will depend on ticket sales so please help us spread the word! Please use the following link to use and share: www.farragut.org/RFTS
• Live Auction items that are unique items or experiences. A few examples of experiences and items that we already have are NASA Tour, DC Tour, Chalet in Arizona, Helicopter tour and dinner, Ms. Pac-Man video console, Fender Stratocaster guitar, specialty bourbon, jewelry, etc.
• Silent Auction items that you would coordinate with your homeroom parent.

For special assignments, we are looking for volunteer assistance with the following:

• • • Live Auction– Preparing Displays before the auction
    • Silent Auction– Finding items to donate and helping to prepare displays of the item before the auction
    • Design and Decorating– Before the event and the day of

You are also invited to join us on Wed, March 20 for our Parents’ Group Meeting with two choices of times: 8:15 a.m. in the Mess Hall or 6:30 p.m. in the West Lounge. Light refreshments provided and raffle prizes too! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or ideas.  Thank you for helping to make this an incredible fundraiser for our school!

Best Regards,

Marjorie Deskovich, AFA Parents’ Group President

Email: parentsgroup@farragut2.org | Phone: 727-384-5501 | www.farragut.org/RFTS