“Treasures of the Heart” 2017 FOURTEENTH ANNUAL AUCTION March 23, 2017 The Century House Route 9, Latham, New York Loudonville Christian School 374 Loudon Road Loudonville, New York 12211 518-434-6051 www.lcs.org “TREASURES OF THE HEART” 2017 THIS YEAR’S COMPELLING NEED: UPDATING AND REMODELING OUR PRE-K & 1ST GRADE CLASSROOMS Dearest Family and Friends, Thank you so much for attending our 14th gala Auction event, Treasures of the Heart. Over these many years it has been our school’s privilege to serve your family while educating the treasures of your heart, your children. Every year during the evening of our Auction, we stop and dedicate a special time to a compelling need for our school. This year we have chosen to remodel two of our elementary classrooms: pre-kindergarten and first grade. These two classrooms are from the original structure and have not been renovated since 1960. We are looking forward to providing a fresh, clean facelift that will enable our young students to have a wonderful learning environment while at LCS. As faithful partners to LCS, please consider contributing to our Compelling Need, since it is essential to have your financial support in order to accomplish all that we covet for LCS. It is our school’s desire to educate your children for His kingdom while preparing them for the 21st Century. Thank you for helping us reach our goals! Expect Excellence ~ Experience Christ Katie Hills Head of School WELCOME TO OUR FOURTEENTH ANNUAL AUCTION Dear LCS Family and Friends: On behalf of the LCS Board, I would like to thank everyone for attending this year’s Auction. Through your generosity and support we can all help LCS continue in the fine tradition of Christian education. Remember to bid high and bid often and you too may be going home with some fantastic items! We would also like to thank all of the LCS teachers, staff and volunteers who put so much time and effort into making the Auction such a success. God Bless You, Aaron Westfall LCS Board Chair “TREASURES OF THE HEART” 2017 Evening Schedule 5:15 pm Registration and Silent Auction Opens (hors d’oeuvres) 7:00 pm Silent Auction Closes 7:15 pm Dinner 8:00 pm Live Auction - Mr. LeGrande Serras, Auctioneer Dinner Menu Salad The Wedge Iceberg lettuce, shaved onions, cucumbers and tomato bruschetta with crumbled bacon & bleu cheese complimented with herb cream dressing Entrée Choices Bistro Steak Maitre De Chicken Roulade Orecchiette Verde Dessert Lemon Cream Cake Coffee and Tea OUR HISTORY Loudonville Christian School (LCS) is an evangelical Christian school serving children of Christian families in the Capital Region of New York State. These students come from over seventy different churches and thirty school districts. LCS is wholeheartedly committed to academic excellence and effective Christian ministry. LCS is an auxiliary organization of Loudonville Community Church (LCC), created by virtue of a congregational resolution that outlines the organizational structure for the governance and administration of the school. LCS is also separately incorporated and fully recognized as an educational institution by New York State. The School Board is a policy-making body and has fiduciary responsibility for the operation of LCS. It is accountable to the Elder Board of LCC in limited, specified areas. The Head of School administers the school under the supervision of the School Board. From modest beginnings in 1955 as a nursery school, LCS has developed into a school with a reputation for excellence. The school expanded to an elementary school in 1960 and initiated the high school in 1995, with its very first graduating class in 1999. In 2010, LCS celebrated fifty years of academic excellence and effective Christian ministry. OUR MISSION To cultivate a passion for God’s will, a love of learning and joy in serving, fostering creativity, knowledge and character with a global perspective, impacting the world for Christ. “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men.” Colossians 3:23 (NASB) 2016-2017 School Verse: “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 ~Please patronize the merchants who have supported Loudonville Christian School~ “TREASURES OF THE HEART” 2017 Is honored to recognize tonight’s TABLE HOSTS & SPONSORS Mr. and Mrs. Richie Banks DWM, Inc. Facilities Maintenance Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bigham Loudonville Community Church Mr. and Mrs. Andrew English Marchese & Espey, CPS’s, PC Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Filippelli MVP Health Care Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Fox Pombo Wealth Management Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hawkins R Shalom Group LLC Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hayford Retirement and Benefit Partners, Inc. Reverend and Mrs. Wallace Hills Siena Fence Co., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Manella Mr. and Mrs. Brian McQueen Mr. and Mrs. Chris Mullally Mr. and Mrs. Eric Nicolaisen Mr. & Mrs. Edward Obertubbesing Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pratt Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rozario Mr. and Mrs. David Schultz Mr. and Mrs. David Simon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sonnekalb Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Westfall Mr. and Mrs. Scott Winne “TREASURES OF THE HEART” 2017 WISHES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HOURS OF SERVICE THAT WENT INTO CREATING THIS EVENING…SPECIAL THANKS TO AUCTION LEADERSHIP TEAM Laura Austin Parent, Class of 2021 & 2025 Shelly Smith LCS Office Manager David Forney Parent, Class of 2022, 2025 & 2028 Tiffany Sullivan Parent, Class of 2023& 2027 Terrilia Guy Parent, Class of 2028 & 2030 Paula Temple Parent, Class of 2019 & 2022 Kelly Hawkins Parent, Class of 2023 & 2027 Amy Thiel Parent, Class of 2027 & 2029 Mary Ellen Mcqueen Parent, Class of 2028 & 2029 Katie Whitt Parent, Class of 2023 Lynne Smith Teacher, Kindergarten Thank you to everyone not listed here whose time and efforts made “Treasures of the Heart 2017” a great success. “TREASURES OF THE HEART” 2017 IS GRATEFUL TO ALL OF THE DONORS & VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF SERVICE AND QUALITY MERCHANDISE SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE LCS SCHOOL FAMILY TO… Sharon Root: Thank you for being our Emcee this evening. We are grateful you are using your gifts to bless our school! LeGrande Serras: Thank you for donating your Auctioneering services. Your time and talent is greatly appreciated! Meet our Celebrity Auctioneer LeGrande Serras. LeGrande Serras is a third-generation restaurant owner who opened Reel Seafood Co.in 1984. His family’s humble beginnings instilled in him the importance of giving back, and for four decades LeGrande has worked tirelessly to support Capital Region’s thriving arts community and countless human services organizations whose work empowers the disenfranchised. Employing his special gift for communication- and some shameless prodding- LeGrande has raised $19 million as an auctioneer at more than 1,300 charity auctions in the Albany Area. Since selling The Reel Seafood Co. to Faith Takes in 2013, LeGrande has expanded his philanthropic efforts. In additions to his many auctioneering gigs, he speaks to the community and professional groups about the critical role that independent businesses play in building a sustainable community. “I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1:4 “TREASURES OF THE HEART” 2017 AUCTION PROCEDURES GENERAL Silent Auction will open at 5:15 pm. Item values are not warranted by Loudonville Christian School or its representatives for tax purposes or for general value. For most items, the donor has stated the value; otherwise, fair market value has been estimated. All sales are final and merchandise is in “as is” condition. There are no refunds or exchanges. Payment by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express must be made prior to receiving the merchandise. All items must be picked up or delivery arranged before leaving the Auction. SILENT AUCTION Bidding may begin at 5:15 pm and will continue until closing is announced. There is to be NO bidding after the Auction has closed at 7:00 pm. Bids are made by entering your bid number, name, and amount of your bid on the bid sheet near the item. Minimum bids and raises are on each bid sheet and must be followed. If “guaranteed” bid is made, bid sheet is turned over by Auction worker and item is closed to bidding. Winning bids will be posted after closings. All other general rules apply. LIVE AUCTION At registration you will receive your Auction packet that will contain your Auction bid card. In order to bid on an item, simply hold up your bid card to signal the auctioneer. The highest bidder will be asked to sign a bid form confirming the purchase. “TREASURES OF THE HEART” 2017 QUICK CHECK We strongly suggest that you sign up for the “Quick Check” at the time you register on the night of the Auction. This will allow you to collect your gifts without standing in the cashier’s line at the end of the evening. Guests who wish to pay by check may also elect for “Quick Check” by leaving a signed check made payable to LCS. The amount of the check will be filled in if purchases are made. If you make no purchases, the check will be marked “VOID” and mailed back to you. At the conclusion of the evening those who have signed up for “Quick Check” can proceed directly to gift pick-up. Guests not electing for “Quick Check” must first go to the cashiers to pay for their purchases and then go to gift pick-up. If you have any questions regarding this procedure, please feel free to call Amy Thiel at 434-6051 x302.