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Welcome to G.A.L.A. 2016. We hope this year’s theme, “Out of This World”, will give you an idea as to how much money you can spend tonight! We are comfortable in saying this because we know of your commitment to quality Catholic education offered at the three Catholic Schools in Saunders County. G.A.L.A. continues to be an important part of that mission, and I thank you in advance for your generosity. Not too long ago I had the occasion to speak with a group of parents at an Open House we had at Bishop Neumann. I told them that our schools exist at the whim of those families who choose to send their children to our schools. We depend entirely upon their good will. If we were failing in our mission then the school would cease to exist. We are not like a public school where they continue to tax families and run the school regardless of the school’s performance. I don’t mean to denigrate the public school system. Rather, this evening’s celebration is a testament to the wonderful support that exists for the education centered in Christ that takes place here. I give thanks to God for the privilege to be a part of it. Our volunteers have worked diligently to plan a joyful and festive G.A.L.A. 2016. We hope you enjoy “Out of This World”. On behalf of the entire Neumann/Wenceslaus/John Nepomucene family, we offer our thanks for your attendance at this year’s celebration. May the Lord provide for you the hundredfold reward he promised. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Mike Morin, Bishop Neumann Fr. Charles Townsend, St. Wenceslaus Fr. Matt Vandewalle, St. John Nepomucene 1 Upon entering Neumann High School for GALA 2016 “Out of This World,” please check in at the registration table. You will receive your table assignment and bid number for the evening. For streamlined checkout (Express Pay) you can pre-register your credit card by submitting your credit card information: (1) on your RSVP card, (2) by calling the front office ladies at Neumann before April 23, or (3) to the checkout area workers as you arrive at Neumann the night of GALA. See details in the General Auction rules about how Express Pay can simplify your evening! Please sit back and enjoy looking over the entire list of auction items available the evening of GALA 2016. DINNER MENU Spring Mix Greens with Fruit / Toasted sesame dressing Beef Tenderloin Medallion with Mushroom Garlic Sauce & Honey Glazed Chicken Breast Garlic Mashed Potatoes Green Beans with Lemon Butter Dinner Roll and Butter Coffee and Iced Tea Variety of Cheesecakes 2 Welcome to GALA 2016 “Out of This World”: Dinner & Auction Saturday, April 23, 2016 Schedule of Events 5:30 Social Hour & Silent Auction begin 7:15 Seating for Dinner Introduction & Blessing Bars closed until dinner is served 7:30 Dinner served 8:30 Live Auction begins 9:30 Super Silent Auction closes During the Live Auction, we will draw for the raffle prizes. Did you buy your chance yet? Tickets are available prior to the night of GALA. 3 GALA RAFFLE Do YOU hold the winning tickets? Beginning in January, 375 GALA raffle tickets went on sale at $100 per chance. On April 23, one of these lucky tickets will be drawn for a GRAND PRIZE of $5,000! During the Live Auc- tion, four lucky names will be drawn from among those sold. The grand prize winner will be awarded the $5,000 prize, 2nd Place $4000, 3rd Place $3,000 and 4th Place $1000. Heads or Tails is a 50-50 raffle, the winner is awarded 50%, and the other 50% goes to GALA. 1. You will be asked as you arrive if you would like to partici pate in the Heads or Tails game, which will be played during the Live Auction portion of GALA. 2. Each person who pays to participate will be given an “Out of this World” light up bracelet. The cost of the bracelet is $20 and is your ticket to participate in the raffle. 3. To start the game, the MC asks all the participants to stand up. 4. The MC then announces: “Place your hand on your head (heads) or on your bottom (tails).” Every participant chooses by placing his hands on his head or his tail. 5. The MC flips a coin. If it lands on heads, then all those with their hands on their heads remain standing. Those with their hands on their bums sit down. Or visa versa if the coin lands on tails. 6. The MC announces again, “Choose heads or tails,” and the remaining participants again choose. 7. The MC flips the coin again. Those who chose incorrectly sit down. 8. This continues until one person remains standing. That person is the winner! General Auction Rules 1. Use only the bid number assigned to you when you check in at the registration table the evening of GALA. You are responsible for any bids made with your number. 2. Group bids are accepted and encouraged for large items. For items that are purchased with a group, use only one bid number to bid. Once the bidding has closed, we will separate the amount of the bids between all bidders. Bid amounts may be rounded up to equal whole dollar amounts. 3. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE THE EVENING OF GALA. Payment may be made with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, cash or check. Non Express Pay bidders should visit the Cashiers Room (Science Room southwest of the gym) to make payment and receive an invoice marked “Paid” to present for item pickup. 4 4. EXPRESS PAY (pre-registered cards) bidders will be given an Express Pay card. This card can be presented to pick up your items as you leave Neumann. You will not need to ] visit the Cashiers Room. Your credit card will be charged for the items that you are the high bidder and a receipt will be mailed to you. 5. Items may be removed the evening of GALA 2016 by ex hibiting, at the time of departure, your receipt marked “PAID” or your Express Pay card. Arrangements can also be made for pick-up of large items on Sunday, April 24, 2016, between 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 noon. All auction items must be removed from the Neumann premises by noon on Sunday, April 24th. 6. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. THE DONORS WILL NOT ACCEPT PURCHASED ITEMS IN EXCHANGE FOR OTHER ITEMS. 7. Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used by April 23, 2017. 8. The values stated on your receipt are the donors’ estimates. Bishop Neumann High School or the GALA Committee does not guarantee the values. 9. The amount of your contribution which is tax deductible is limited to the amount in excess of the estimated value of the goods and services. Each dinner ticket is valued at $25.00. Live Auction Rules 1. The Live Auction will begin at 8:30 P.M. and continue until all items have been sold. 2. Each auction item has a number. The auction emcee will announce the number of the item to be auctioned and give a brief description of the item. Bidders can accept a bid called by the auctioneer by raising their bid number. Once the item is sold, a bid runner will bring a bid sheet to the successful bidder, who will review the sheet and sign the bid sheet. At the time of payment, the cashier will mark “PAID” on the bid sheet. One copy will be presented to the bidder and the cashier will keep one copy. 3. All general auction rules apply to the Live Auction. Silent Auction Rules 1. Each item in the Silent Auction has a bid sheet attached to the table on which the item is displayed. Persons desiring to bid may do so by writing their bid number and the amount of their bid on the bid sheet. New in 2016 if multiple parties want something and don’t want to miss out on the final bid they may leave their bid number and their “final bid” with a member of the silent auction crew and will be contacted if they are the highest bidder. 5 2. Each item is assigned a minimum bid increase. No bid un- der the assigned minimum increase will be accepted. Each bid must be written on the top-most blank line available on the bid sheet. 3. The Silent Auction tables will be open for bidding at 5:30 P.M. The Silent Auction will close in two separate groups during the evening. The first section will close at 8:00 P.M. and the remainder will close at 8:30 P.M. Closing times will be announced during the evening. No bid will be accepted after the table closes. In the event one item has more than one bidder at the auction table at closing time, those bid- ders present may continue to bid until the highest bidder wins. 4. At the close of each section, one copy of the bid sheet will remain on the table. A worker will bring one copy to the winning bidder and one copy will be taken to the cashier. If you need to leave early, and have not yet received Silent Auction bid sheets, please check with the Registration Table in the cafeteria before going to the Cashier. 5. At the time of payment, the cashier will mark “PAID” on your bid sheet.