St. Francis DeSales Benefit Feast

8TH Annual Benefit Feast Dinner/Auction
"Vegas at DeSales"
Saturday, January 28, 2012 • Dodge Gymnasium • 6-11:30 pm

This year marks the EIGHTH occasion of the Benefit Feast, our signature event at DeSales.  How time flies by!  As the event continues to grow in popularity, our staff and volunteers continue to make the gala a little different and a little better with each new year.  What a success in 2011, as we raised over $120,000, with over $71,000 going towards science lab renovations.  Thanks to everyone in the DeSales community for supporting this event!

6:00 - 8 pm - Cocktails/Games/Silent Auction/Wheel of Chance/Wine Raffle/Grand Prize Raffle Sales
6:30 - 8 pm - Dinner Buffet
8:00 - 9 pm - Live Auction & Presentation
9:00 - 11pm - Games/Music/Desserts/Silent Auction Closes
11:00 pm - Raffle Drawings

FEATURING
Silent Auction • Live Auction • Wheel of Chance • Beat the Dealer • Wine Bottle Raffle • $10,000 Grand Raffle • Showdown Poker • Professional Auctioneer • Buffet Dinner by Rocky's Italian Grill • Appetizers donated by Jimbo's Bar-B-Que, O'Shea's, Irish Rover

RSVP
$40 Individual/$75 Couple • RSVP by January 21, 2012 • Business or Cocktail Attire • Complimentary Valet Parking.  All proceeds benefit the young men of DeSales.
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$10,000 GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE
$100 per chance, 500 total chances sold.  Drawing to be held at 11:00 p.m.
Need not be present to win.  License #0214.
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WINE BOTTLE RAFFLE
$10 gets you a bottle of wine and a chance to win a piece of fine jewelry.  Need not be present to win.  License #0214.

SILENT AUCTION
Visit our on-line auction now at www.biddingforgood.com/desales.

WHEEL OF CHANCE
Take a chance on one of these great prizes! Need not be present to win. Lic. #0214.
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• Chances are priced at $20 each. Only 20 chances sold for each prize.

• Wheel is spun individually for each prize to determine the winner.

1. Kindle Fire!  THIS ITEM IS SOLD OUT.  Web-browsing, apps & games, movies, TV shows, songs, magazines and books, vibrant color touchscreen. Valued at $199.

2. Canon PowerShot A2200 Digital Camera.  14 megapixel, 4x optical zoom. Includes additional 8 GB memory card, camera case, tripod & battery charger.

3. Ladies Citizen Eco-Drive Watch.  Stainless steel watch valued at $325.

4. Restaurant Heaven.  THIS ITEM IS SOLD OUT.  $200 in gift cards to popular eateries like Texas Roadhouse, O’Charley’s, PF Chang’s, Olive Garden, Applebee’s, Cracker Barrel, etc.

5. Local Favorites!  Enjoy gift cards to Heine Bros, Wild Eggs, Spectators, Makers Mark Lounge, Tuscany, Molly Malone’s, Joe Huber’s & more. $210 Value.

6. Card Fans Road Trip.  2 tickets to U of L road game at Cincinnati on Feb. 23rd, overnight at the Marriott & 2 passes to the Newport Aquarium. $228 value.

7. Dinner & Ballet.  2 tickets to “Cinderella” at the Louisville Ballet on March 9-10. Includes $50 gift card to The Bristol Bar & Grillle. $194 value.

8. U of L Basketball & More!  2 tickets to a Cards home game vs. Rutgers on Feb. 14, $20 gift card to TGI Fridays, & other U of L items. $170 value.

9. UK Tailgate Basket.  Includes blanket, pillow pet, fleece poncho, 24-can cooler, hat, watch, car flags, pint glasses, & more. Valued at $215

10. Poker Night!  Folding poker table works perfect for your home game. Includes unique Jim Beam gift set including playing cards, glasses & more. $250 value.

11. Movie Time!  Includes 3 DVDs (Bridesmaids, King’s Speech, True Grit), unique Kettle Popcorn Maker w/ electronic marquee & popcorn gift set, $45 in cinema gift cards and $15 Tumbleweed gift card! $200 value.

12. Pamper Yourself!  Look & feel your best with a microderm & facial at Splendid Skin Medspa. Includes haircut/style at MACC & Co. Salon. $240 value.

13. DeSales Spirit Basket.  Colts items include sweatshirt, windbreaker, T-shirt, pullover, hat, umbrella, flag, duffle bag, $20 gift card & more. $208 value

14. Class Ring Certificate.  $200 discount on a class ring from Balfour. Valid for any high school student in Jefferson County, KY. Expires in 2013.

15. DeSales Student Package.  Reserved parking w/ personalized sign, “First- In-Line” lunch pass for ‘12-’13 school year & “Pick Your Own Locker”. Priceless!

16. Collector’s U of L Football, signed by Charlie Strong. Go Cards! Priceless.

17. Nintendo 3DS: Experience incredible portable game play featuring real 3D graphics. Take 3D pics with the built-in camera and give them your personal twist with interactive effects.  $170 value.
     

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

1. Cards Fan Package: 2 tickets to see UofL/Pittsburgh on Feb. 26, overnight stay downtown and dinner at Patrick O'Shea's.

2. Golfer's Dream: Round of golf for four at Midland Trail, Wildwood, South Park, Glenmary, and more!

3. March Madness: 2 Premium Box Seats at the 2012 NCAA Tournament at the YUM! Center. 2nd/3rd Rounds in Louisville, Mar. 15-17

4. Gatlinburg Adventure!  Includes 2-night stay at the Clarion Inn & Suites, a rafting trip for 2, Ober Gatlinburg aerial tram for four and 2 Dollywood one-day admission tickets.

5. Trifecta Package at Churchill Downs: Includes a table of 8 on Millionaires Row, chef's table lunch, racing programs, and 8 passes to the Kentucky Derby Museum.

6. Gourmet Dinner for up to 10, personally crafted and served at your home by DeSales President Doug Strothman and Principal Mary Lee McCoy.

7. One week at the Grandview at Las Vegas, June 23-30, 2012.  Condo is 766 sq ft with 1 BR/BA, full kitchen.

8. One week in beautiful Destin, FL!  1 BR/2BA condo with amazing zero-entry pool sleeps six.

9. One week at the Regal Palms Resort 10 minutes from Disney near Orlando. 2-floor Townhouse is 1,856 sq ft, 4 BR/3.5 BA, with 1st level patio, 2nd level deck, and fully-equipped kitchen.  Poolside Tiki bar and all the amenities you need!  Floorplan |  Pic 2 |  Pic 3 |  Pic 4 |  Pic 5 |  Pic 6 |  Pic 7 |  Pic 8 |  Pic 9 | Pic 10 | Pic 11 | Pic 12 

10. One week at Nolin Lake.  Cozy 2BR log cabin with 8-bed loft, full kitchen, fireplace, lake access & dock with 2 canoes. Large covered deck, fire pit, and outdoor grill.  Pic 1 | Pic 2 | Pic 3 | Pic 4 | Pic 5

11. Oaks Box for Six at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2012.

12. Kentucky Derby Box for Six at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012.

Contact Joshua Blandford for more information at (502)366-6131 or email Joshua.Blandford@desaleshs.com.

2011 BENEFIT FEAST PHOTO GALLERY