Dear St. Thomas More School Families,
We are just over a month away from our annual auction! We are looking forward to being together on Saturday, February 22 with families, faculty and parishioners to celebrate this incredible school and community!
Registration for the auction is now open! We also have some specific needs and items as we finish up our procurement efforts and live auction packages.
Thank you for helping make the auction a success! We can't wait to see you there!
Auction Registration is Open
Registration is now live for next month's auction! Click the "Auction Registration" button below for our auction page on the school's website for more information and to be directed to the registration website. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased individually, in pairs for $100 or a table for eight people for $400.
All ticket purchases made until 12pm on Friday, January 31 will be entered into a raffle to win two lift tickets to Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park!
In addition to event tickets, the registration website offers Golden Tickets (until sold out), 50/50 Raffle Tickets and drink cards available for purchase. Donations can also be made to our online Paddle Raise in support of our new Facilities Improvement Campaign and the Tuition Assistance Program. The ticket price includes admittance to the silent and live auction, dinner provided by Ferraro's Italian Restaurant, a Photo Booth, a complimentary glass of champagne at our Champagne Welcome Table and a night full of fun and community fellowship.
We encourage you to purchase your tickets today! All are invited!
Help Needed: Specific Auction Items
We are still in need of several specific items to help with our silent and live auction packages. If you are interested in helping the school with any of these specific items, we would greatly appreciate it.
The following are needed for several of our packages:
- Amazon Wish List: Items have been added to the school’s Amazon Wish List to help build out some of our silent auction baskets and live packages. Items can be sent directly to the school!
- Gas Cards
- Costco Gift Cards
- Northern Quest & Resort Casino Gift Cards: Gift cards can be purchased online and sent directly to the school.
Lastly, if you have any unused, new items that would be well-suited for our silent auction, our procurement team will gladly accept those and they can be dropped off in the school office.
Dessert Dash: Calling All Bakers
The Live Auction portion of the event will once again feature the beloved Dessert Dash. Last year’s Dessert Dash brought in $7,750 for the school! Are you a baker extraordinaire that would consider baking something for the Dessert Dash? We are looking for a handful of people who are willing to showcase their talents in the form of a sweet treat and contribute a baked item (intended for a table of 8 people to enjoy as their auction dessert).
If this is something that interests you, please contact Kathryn Bradley at kbradley@thomasmorespokane.org.
Sponsor Spotlight
Thank you to our corporate sponsors for their generous support of our auction, allowing us to significantly offset our event expenses!
The Children's Choice Pediatric Dentistry
CR Concrete
Evergreen Tree Care
De Leon's Taco & Bar
Response Ready Medical
Safe Signings Title and Lender Services, LLC
Spokane Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic
Spokane Pediatric Dentistry
Washington Trust Bank
Whole Body Wellness Aesthetics
Q: We are a new family or have never attended the auction! What is it all about and what do I expect?
A: Expect to have a great time! The auction is a high-energy community event with raffle tickets and items at every price point. You check-in at the school and the silent auction takes place in the school gym. Then the event moves across to the parish center for dinner, libations and the live auction.
New families, be on the lookout for an email from us with further auction details and a link for first-time registrants.
Q: What is the theme and what do I wear?
A: The theme for this year's auction is "Mardi Gras Masquerade" (as voted on by the STM teachers!). Come dressed in your finest attire and masquerade mask or ready to take on Bourbon Street in blue jeans and beads. There will be all types of attire in attendance and we encourage you to enjoy the theme, knowing that all are welcome!
Q: How much are tickets and what does my ticket cost include?
A: Tickets are $50 per person or you can purchase a table for 8 people for $400. Registration is now open and tickets can be purchased here along with drink cards, Golden Tickets and 50/50 Raffle tickets. The ticket price includes admittance to the silent and live auction, dinner provided by Ferraro's Italian Restaurant, a Photo Booth, a complimentary glass of champagne at our Champagne Welcome Table and a night full of fun and community fellowship.
Q: What is the timeline for the evening?
A: The doors open and check-in begins at 5:30pm in the 7th grade classroom. Plan to enter through the exterior door of the classroom located to the left of the main entry doors. The silent auction will be held in the school gym from 5:30 until 7:00pm. Dinner begins at 7:15pm in the PACC followed by the start of the Live Auction at 7:45pm. Check-out opens at 9pm.
