March, 2009 – The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence is in the final stages of planning its major fundraiser – the Auction. “The success of the Auction is critical to providing much-needed funding to support our programs,” said Kathy Boshar, Director of Development for the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence.
The theme for 2009 will be Spend an Evening Around the World. The Auction will be held on April 11th, 2009 at DiBurro’s in Haverhill. The event will open at 5:30pm with children from Tiny Tunes in Andover singing as guests arrive to enjoy a Silent Auction featuring over 300 items. The evening will conclude with a Live Auction featuring about 35 items.
Some of the items that will appear in the Live Auction include:
Trips: Ireland, Greece, Germany, Pebble Beach, and Hawaii.
Spa: The exclusive Miraval Spa in Tuscon.
Golf: Turner Hill, TCP, Indian Ridge, Andover Country Club, North Andover Country Club
Shows: Exclusive backstage experience with Jay Leno on his new TV show Exclusive backstage experience with Tom Caron of NESN at a Red Sox game
Dinners: Gourmet BBQ for 18 with a Burtons Grill Chef, Chef’s tasting at Glory & Evanfall Restaurant
Beauty: Exclusive make-over for 8 at Robert Jason Salon, Andover
Fashion: Exclusive make-over with an item from Dresscode, Andover
Sports: Yankee vs. Red Sox Tickets
The Silent Auction will include donations from area retailers who have generously donated items such as:Â jewelry, manicures, pedicures, products, dinners, etc. “It takes the generosity of so many to make this event successful; those who donate items and those who bid on items”, said Boshar. “The Auction Committee consists of 20 of the most dedicated individuals I’ve ever worked with”, said Boshar.
As the economy declines, the need is greater at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence. Families – who are living at or below poverty level – are looking to the Club for more and more help. There has been a 23% increase in families who can no longer afford the $30 annual membership fee. The daily attendance has increased by 15% and our supper program has increase by 31%.
The Auction and Golf Tournament account for 25% of the revenue needed to support programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence.
Tickets to the Auction include a cocktail reception with appetizers, gourmet dinner and dessert for $125 per person. Tickets can be purchased by emailing Sarah at shogue@lawrencebgc.com. Those interested in donating an item that will be showcased in front of some of the most influential people north of Boston can contact Kathy Boshar at kboshar@lawrencebgc.com. Also available are ad opportunities in the program book.
For more information, please contact Kathy Boshar, Director of Development, Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, (978) 683-2747.
About Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence: The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence (www.lawrencebgc.com) is located at 136 Water Street in November. The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence is home to 3,500 of the city’s most disadvantaged youth. The Club offers a rich menu of recreational and educational programs in a safe after-school setting. Here, under the tutelage of a skilled and caring staff, our children can learn, grow and develop the skills they will need for life success.
The programs at the Club are divided into 6 core program areas; Character & Leadership, Education & Career Development, The Arts, Sports & Fitness, Health & Life Skills and Special Programs.
The level of programming offered at the Club requires the generosity of the community to ensure that quality programs continue to be offered to our youth members. For information on how to get involved, contact Kathy Boshar Reynolds at (978) 683-2747 x 118.