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20th Annual Firebird Auction
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Welcome
Friends
We are celebrating the 20th Annual Firebird Auction, also known as F.E.S.T. –
Friends Enriching Spiritan Tradition. The Firebird Auction is Holy Ghost
Prep’s largest special event fundraiser of the school year. With this being the
20th Auction it is important to reflect on this special event and why, year after
year, we continue the tradition of the Auction.
all proceeds from f.e.s.T. directly benefit
the students of Holy Ghost Preparatory school
By supporting the Holy Ghost Prep Auction you will help demonstrate the
Spiritan tradition – a tradition that fosters the cultivation of each student’s
unique gifts, academic excellence, and generous service to the poor. Proceeds
from previous auctions have helped Holy Ghost Preparatory School become a
strong academic institution.
This 2012 Auction Booklet will be your complete guide for F.E.S.T. So please be
sure to keep it in a safe place as you may refer to it frequently! Included in this
book is information on Ads/Sponsorships, Gift Procurement, Raffle Sales,
Volunteering, and the HGP Wine Arbor. If you could please help with any or
all of the items listed above, you would be helping F.E.S.T. tremendously!
Our event is successful because of you!
We look forward to working with you on this event and let’s make this the
best one yet! If you have any questions, please contact us. Our office is located
in Spiritan Hall.
Shannon Perkins
Holy Ghost Fund Manager/Auction Coordinator
215.639.2102 ext. 204
[email protected]
Ta b l e o f C o n T e n T s
Welcome ....................................2
F.E.S.T. Information ..................3
F.E.S.T. Volunteers ....................4
Gift Donations............................5
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Become a Sponsor ......................6
Advertising Information ............7
Raffle Tickets..............................8
HGP Wine Arbor ......................8
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Frequently asked questions about
F. E. S. T.
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What is the F.E.S.T.?
F.E.S.T. represents Friends Enriching
Spiritan Tradition. F.E.S.T. is Holy
Ghost’s largest special event fundraiser
of the year, as well as being a fun-filled
evening. The evening will include a sit
down dinner, silent and live auctions.
The auction has been such a success in
the past thanks to the support of our
HGP parents and alumni.
2. When
and where is the Holy Ghost
Prep Firebird Auction (F.E.S.T.)?
The auction will be held on Saturday,
March 24th, 2012 at the Pen Ryn
Mansion in the Belle Voir Manor at
6:00 p.m. The address is 1601 State Road,
Bensalem, PA 19020. Holy Ghost will be
celebrating its 20th Annual Auction.
3. What
is the purpose of the Holy
Ghost Prep Firebird Auction?
Money raised from the auction goes
directly back into the school to help
Holy Ghost Prep maintain its continued
success. The auction helps provide for
the current needs of the school.
4. What is the ticket price?
Tickets to the event are $85 per person.
5. Can I afford this event?
Absolutely!!! Auction items cover a wide
range of prices. You can consider bringing
family and friends to go in on a larger
item together.
6. Where do the items come from?
Local merchants and businesses, parents,
alumni and friends of Holy Ghost donate
items for the auction. There are many
organizations raising funds and many
businesses are inundated with requests
for donations. We need the support of all
Holy Ghost Prep families to make our
auction a success. If families could help by
making a personal donation to either the
live or silent auction, or solicit a donation
of goods or services from a business with
whom they deal on a regular basis, this
would help the auction committee a lot.
7. How can I advertise my business?
As an advertiser, your ad will be seen by
hundreds of loyal Holy Ghost Prep
alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends.
Prices of ads range from $100 for a
business card to $5,000 for a sponsorship.
8. How can I help?
Secure ads & sponsorships, gift donations
and volunteer! Everyone is welcome and
there are plenty of areas where help is
needed.
9. How can I get more information?
Please contact Shannon Perkins, Holy
Ghost Fund Manager/Auction Coordinator
at 215-639-2102 ext. 204 or through
email at [email protected]
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Volunteer Opportunities for
F. E. S. T.
In order for F.E.S.T. to be successful volunteers are needed! There are various
volunteer opportunities which are listed below. We hope you can participate
in a committee. The more participants we have the better the results!
CommiT Tees
Ads/Sponsorships
Data Entry
Gift Procurement
Mailing
Specialty Items
Raffle Sales
Reception
Set-Up
Table Captain
Wine Arbor
To read more about the committee information, click on www.holyghostprep.org
then go to Support HGP and click on F.E.S.T.
Thank You!
Below is a list of volunteers who are helping with f.e.s.T.
Please help us build up this list and volunteer!
Brenda Bondarchuk
Heidi Bryk
Angela Dolce
Gina Horan
Anne Marie Horgan
Karen Faber
George Freas
Monica McDowell
Lucia McDonnell
Ruthie Menno
Donna Reading
Joe Stauffer
*This list was compiled as of 12/20/11
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Silent and Live Auction
G i f ts
In order for f.e.s.T. to be a success, WE nEEd GIFTS! The
gift committee solicits many businesses in and out of the area,
which helps provide auction donations. Of course, the Holy
Ghost Prep parents provide many gifts as well and we cannot thank them
enough for their continued support.
The gifts that really sell at the HGP f.e.s.T. are experiences. This year we
are looking for vacation homes, timeshares, golf outings, sporting event
tickets, jewelry, hotel stays, spa gift certificates, restaurant gift certificates,
and electronics, to name a few!
You can always give from your favorite store or restaurant. If there is
a business you frequent, please ask if they are willing to support HGP.
Gifts may be dropped off in Spiritan Hall. The deadline to send in gifts
is March 1, 2012.
Tired of shopping?
CasH! This year we are asking friends and family of Holy Ghost
Preparatory School to help purchase a Super Gift for our silent and live
auction. If you give a gift in an increment of $50, $100, $250, or $500, the
Gift Committee will combine the money together and purchase fabulous
gifts for this years auction.
Gifts can be mailed or dropped off:
Holy Ghost Preparatory SchoolSpiritan Hall
Attn: f.e.s.T.
2429 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
Any questions, please contact shannon Perkins
at 215-639-2102 ext. 204 or
[email protected]
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Opportunities for
Sponsorships
There are multiple levels of sponsorship opportunities that really help raise more money for
the event. Sponsorships are extremely beneficial to f.e.s.T. because they help offset the
cost of the Auction and provide HGP with more funds raised. Each level comes with
special rewards and recognition for your generosity and leadership.
P remier evenT s Ponsor - $5,000
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Name or Company Name on the front and back cover of the Auction Ad book
Name or Company Name on the HGP website with a link to your business website
Name or Company Name included in all emails and mailings pertaining
to the Auction
Prominent sign and verbal recognition on the night of the Auction
Reserved seats for (8) to f.e.s.T.
(2) full page ads
G o ld s P o n s o r - $2,500
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Includes Name/Company Name listed on inside back cover of Auction Ad book
Name/Company Name on the HGP website
Name/Company Name included in all e-mails and mailings pertaining to the Auction
Sign recognition on the night of the Auction
Admission for (6) to f.e.s.T.
(1) full page Ad
s i lv e r s P o n s o r - $1,000
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Name/Company Name on the HGP website
Name/Company Name included in all e-mails and mailings pertaining to the Auction
Sign recognition on the night of the Auction
Admission for (4) to f.e.s.T.
(1) half page Ad
b r o n z e s P o n s o r - $750
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Includes Name/Company Name listed on inside back cover of Auction Ad book
Name/Company Name on the HGP website
Name/Company Name included in all e-mails and mailings pertaining to the Auction
Sign recognition on the night of the Auction
Admission for (2) to f.e.s.T.
(1) quarter page Ad
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Opportunities for
Advertising
Our program book is distributed to every attendee at the event and is also placed on Holy
Ghost’s website. This is a great opportunity to advertise your business to friends and family
of the Holy Ghost Prep community. If you know someone who owns a business,
or there is an establishment you frequent, we could really use your help in reaching
out to these individuals and ask them to please support the Auction program with an
advertisement.
a d v e r T i s e m e n T s P e C i f i C aT i o n s
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All Ads will be produced in black and white. Please provide camera ready artwork
sized to specified Ad requested. Final size of the Ad Book is 8.5" x 11".
If sent via email, please send in a pdf or jpeg file.
If you do not have camera ready artwork for your Ad, please provide us with your
company logo or other information you would like to appear in the Ad and the
Auction committee will design one for you.
Advertising deadline is march 1, 2012.
Remember, Ads are a great way to recognize students, graduating seniors,
HGP extra curricular activities & sport teams!
adverT isemen T sPonsor
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full Page-$400 (8.5"W x 11"H)
Half Page-$250 (8.5"W x 5.5"H)
Quarter Page-$150 (4.25"W x 5.5"H)
business Card-$100 (3.5"W x 2"H)
Any questions, please contact
angela dolce at 215-570-0078 or
[email protected]
Congratulations on another
successful HGP Auction!
Jean and John Brennan
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Special Raffle
Drawings
new T H is yearT w o $5,000 P r i z e s w i ll b e
awa r d e d !!
raffle tickets are an important part of the success of our fundraiser.
■ Tickets are $50 each, or three for $100
■ This year two cash prizes of $5000 will be given away!
why buy raffle tickets?
Proceeds directly benefit HGP students!
who should i sell them to?
Friends, co-workers, parents, siblings, cousins, and neighbors, HGP alumni,
just about anyone!
when will i receive the raffle tickets?
Raffle tickets will be available in February.
when should i send them in?
You can send them in as soon as you receive them! If you did not receive raffle tickets
in the mail and would like to purchase them, please call shannon Perkins at
215-639-2102 ext. 204 and she can mail out the stub – or call you if you win!
Happy Selling – and remember – “It’s for the Boys!”
Questions? Call Shannon at 215.639.2102 x204
Holy Ghost Prep Wine Arbor
The HGP Wine Arbor is present on the night of f.e.s.T. Pay $20 and you have the
chance of receiving a bottle of wine valued at $20 or higher. So we need your wine!
If you can provide f.e.s.T. with a bottle of wine valued at $20, you would be helping
this effort!
Please drop off your bottle to Shannon Perkins in Spiritan Hall or contact our Wine
Arbor Chairperson, Brenda Bondarchuk at 215.968.2231 or [email protected]
for any questions or to arrange drop off /pick up of your wine!
Please remember the wine cannot be sent in with any student of Holy Ghost Prep.
an adult needs to carry the wine on school grounds.
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