One guest who attended the "Vive la France" Gala told a friend, "you wouldn't know there is a recession at St. Joseph Academy." She's right, looking to raise a conservative amount more than last year for their scholarship fund, the 383 guests generously enhanced this auction by surpassing the announced goal for the evening and nearly doubled what was raised a year ago! While I was asking for donations at the $3,000 level, not only did I capture a great number of bids at this level, but a gentleman in the back of the room was wiggling his paddle for me to recognize him. As I called his bid number, he said, "That's for $5,000!" What a statement as the crowd gave him a roaring applause!
I have been telling committee's that as Cleveland's premier benefit auctioneer and only certified Benefit Auctioneer Specialist in Northern Ohio, I help raise more money with the silent auction, the live auctionand the very important Fund-A-Need.
Supporters understood that others may have a tougher time getting through everyday life. The guests were so generous last Saturday evening that a recession never even entered their mind.
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