rd 3ANNUAL nd ala MARCH 2 G2019 WASHINGTON Gala ~ WELCOME ~ Welcome to the 3rd Annual Trojan Gala! On behalf of the Trojan Gala Committee, we would like to thank all our sponsors, businesses and individuals for their generous donations towards this fundraising event. The Trojan Gala is committed to providing students with the opportunity to collaborate, adapt, and engage with STEAM technology preparing them to become 21st-century global citizens. Our dedication to our students fosters creativity and teamwork reaching educational goals. The foundation is committed to enhancing educational needs and changing the landscape of education in our community. We want to acknowledge Mr. Dale Heidbreder and the School Board, the Washington Illinois Area Foundation, and our family & friends for their continual support. We would also like to give special recognition to the teachers at Central for putting together such wonderful baskets. All proceeds from this event will go directly to Central School District 51. Wish List items this year include: Sit-and-Reach boxes, Push-up Mats, Curl-up Mats, Pad Caster, iPads, Document Cameras and STEM Train Program. At least 20% of proceeds will be used for teacher grants. Enjoy your evening and thank you for your support! Trojan Gala Committee Tiffany Johnson Amy Moehle Jamie Phillips Rachel Smith Jessica Schreurs 1 Gala ~ EVENT SCHEDULE ~ 5:30PM CASH BAR OPEN SILENT AUCTION OPEN BUY-IT-NOW OPEN 6:30PM DINNER & DESSERT by Cracked Pepper ◆ BBQ Pork Sliders ◆ Bacon-Wrapped Dates ◆ Brisket Stuffed Potatoes ◆ Mini Crab Cakes ◆ Bourbon Meatballs ◆ Asian Chicken Wonton Crisps ◆ Chicken Quesadillas w/ Avocado Ranch ◆ Beer Cheese Mousse w/ Pretzel Crostinis ◆ Trio of Bruschetta w/ Crostinis ◆ Cupcakes (Strawberry Lemonade & Chocolate Peanut Butter) Dinner Music provided by Larry Harms Trio 7:30PM LIVE AUCTION 9:00PM SILENT AUCTION / BUY-IT-NOW CLOSES 9:30PM CHECKOUT OPEN 10:00PM TROJAN GALA CONCLUDES 2 Gala ~ ACTIVITIES ~ PHOTO BOOTH Capture the moment and take home the memory! Grab your friends - add some props - strike a pose and Have Fun! MUSIC & DANCING After the Live Auction, music will fill the room and the dance floor will be open. BUCKET OF BEER Purchase a “Bucket of Beer” at the bar and $3 from every purchase goes to Central! BUY-IT-NOW BOARD Purchase a Buy-it-Now Gift Card from the Board at face value. “CARD-WHEEL” FOR CENTRAL Purchase playing card(s) for a chance to win $100! Once all 52 cards are sold in a deck, watch the wheel spin to see if your card is selected. • 1 card for $5 • 5 cards for $20 3 Gala ~ SILENT AUCTION ~ (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM) “Vera Bradley Travel Bag” $108 value ● Donated by – Sentimental Journey Vera Bradley “Iconic Miller Travel Bag” “Coffee + Community” $68 value ● Donated by – The Blend The Blend travel mug, medium and dark roast café blend, $10 gift card, milk and dark chocolate medalions with hazelnut, hazelnuts crispy truffles “Tick Tick Fizz” $55 value ● Donated by – Tick Tick Fizz 3 bath bombs (Celebration, Lavender, Berry Sweet), 2 surprise bombs (Peony, Mystery), 2 bath & shower teas (Stress Relief, Detox), Rainforest Lotion Bar, Naturally Scented Cocoa Butter Lip Balm and Goat’s Milk Shampoo Bar “Janel Henninger Photography” $150 - $300 value ● Donated by – Janel Henninger Photography Free photography session (Family, Child, Maternity or Newborn) “Janel Henninger Photography (B)” $150 - $300 value ● Donated by – Janel Henninger Photography Free photography session (Family, Child, Maternity or Newborn) 4 “Five Points - Washington” $160 - $1,000 value ● Donated by – Five Points Washington Qty 2: 7-visit Family Pass punch card “Washington Panther Necklace” $51 value ● Donated by – love letters Hand Stamped Jewelry Washington Panthers Hand Stamped Necklace “Peoria Rivermen Tickets” $68 value ● Donated by – Chris Neff Qty 4: Peoria Rivermen tickets for the April 5th game vs Macon Mayhem at the Peoria Civic Center, 4 free sodas at the game “Five Points – Personal Training” $120 value ● Donated by – Five Points Washington 3 free Personal Training sessions (offer expires 4/30/19) “Panther Pride” $102 value ● Donated by – Washington Community High School Qty 2: Washington Panther Football Season Passes for 2019/20 season, Qty 2: All- Session Passes for the Tournament of Champions (basketball) Nov 26-30, 2020 “6th Grade English Teacher for a Day” Priceless ● Donated by – Central School District Spend a day with Mrs. Jessica Uftring as a “6th Grade English Teacher for a Day” (Central Intermediate School only – 6th grader) “Wildflower Clothing” $75 value ● Donated by – Ashley Cherry $75 clothing credit for Wildflowers Clothing Co. (only redeemable through Ashley Cherry – Wildflowers Consultant) 5 “Police Car Ride to School & Donuts” Priceless ● Donated by – Washington Police Department | Ron’s Bakery Up to 2 students (K-8) will be picked up at a residence (1 stop) and driven in a Washington police car to Central School or another school within the city limits of Washington before the end of the 2019 school year. One dozen donuts from Ron’s Bakery “Amy Sauder Photography” $150 value ● Donated by – Amy Sauder Photography 30-minute Outdoor Mini-Session (valid Apr-Nov 2019, print purchase required) “FARRELL’S Extreme Bodyshaping” $416 value ● Donated by – FARRELL’S Extreme Bodyshaping FARRELL’S 10 week eXtreme Bodyshaping session in East Peoria (session starting April 13th, 2019) “Gym Teacher for a Day - Uftring” Priceless ● Donated by – Central School District Spend a day with Mr. Uftring as a “Gym Teacher for a Day” (Central Intermediate School only) “Gym Teacher for a Day - Joop” Priceless ● Donated by – Central School District Spend a day with Mr. Joop as a “Gym Teacher for a Day” (Central Intermediate School only) “Gym Teacher for a Day - Dahlberg” Priceless ● Donated by – Central School District Spend a day with Mr. Dahlberg as a “Gym Teacher for a Day” (Central Primary School only) “Yoga with Chelsie” Priceless ● Donated by – Chelsie Grove Yoga session (max 6 people) with certified instructor Chelsie Grove (valid until end of 2019, date and time determined by winner and Chelsie) 6 “Merle Norman” $104 value ● Donated by – Merle Norman $25 gift certificate, gift certificate for Mini Facial & Makeover, Sun Sense Tinted Self- Tanner, mirror “Happy Birthday!” $125 value ● Donated by – Jump Start Gymnastics | Aunt Dena’s Bakery Birthday Party at Jump Start Gymnastics & Kids Activity Center for 10 kids, gift certificate for a 2-layer cake from Aunt Dena’s Bakery “Designs by Donna Marie” $58 value ● Donated by – Designs by Donna Marie 3 stacker beaded bracelets, 1 pair of earrings “Midwest Orthodontic Associates” $1,000 value ● Donated by – Midwest Orthodontic Associates Maximum $1,000 certificate off of orthodontic services (new or existing patients not yet in active treatment), t-shirt & miscellaneous dental items “Music Teacher for a Day” Priceless ● Donated by – Central School District Spend the day with Mr. Nelson as a “Music Teacher for a Day” (Central Primary School only) “CARDINAL + FINCH” $50 value ● Donated by – Cardinal + Finch $50 gift certificate to CARDINAL + FINCH “Kurtz’s Tae Kwon Do” $180 value ● Donated by – Kurtz’s Tae Kwon Do Certificate for 1-month of Tae Kwon Do lessons including 1 private lesson and a uniform, basket with miscellaneous items 7 “Basketball Camp at CIS – Uftring (2nd – 4th Grade)” $40 value ● Donated by – Central School District Basketball Camp for 1 child in grades 2nd – 4th (date and time TBD) “Basketball Camp at CIS – Uftring (5th – 7th Grade)” $40 value ● Donated by – Central School District Basketball Camp for 1 child in grades 5th – 7th (date and time TBD) “Zach Skulte Baseball Lessons” $50 value ● Donated by – Zach Skulte Qty 2: 45-minute baseball lessons (date and time will be arranged with Zach) “5th Grade Teacher for a Day - Borlin” Priceless ● Donated by – Central School District Spend a day with Mrs. Borlin as a “5th Grade Teacher for a Day” (Central Intermediate School only – 5th grader) “3rd Grade Teacher for a Day - Fritz” Priceless ● Donated by – Central School District Spend a day with Mrs. Fritz as a “3rd Grade Teacher for a Day” (Central Primary School only – 3rd grader) “Art Teacher for a Day - Gleason” Priceless ● Donated by – Central School District Spend a day with Miss. Gleason as an “Art Teacher for a Day” (Central Primary School only) “The Bike” $500 value ● Donated by – Russell’s Cycling & Fitness Sedona Women’s Bike (26” wheels, 21 speeds, 41” wheel base) 8 “Home Hair Spa - Monat” $140 value ● Donated by – Katie Beale Cosmetic bag, Thermal Protect Styling Shield, The Champ Dry Shampoo, Refinish Control Hairspray, hair dryer, Advanced Hydrating Shampoo, Advanced Hydrating Conditioner, S3 by Monat – Supplement Support System “Landscaping Mulch” $475 value ● Donated by – American Landscaping 5 yards of mulch delivered and spread “Extra Recess! – CPS” Priceless ● Donated by – Central School District Win an extra recess for your kid’s class or a class of your choice (Central Primary School only, must be used in 2018/19 school year) “Another Extra Recess! – CPS” Priceless ● Donated by – Central School District Win an extra recess for your kid’s class or a class of your choice (Central Primary School only, must be used in 2018/19 school year) “8th Grade Graduation – Front Row Seats” Priceless ● Donated by – Central School District 8 front row reserved seats at this year’s 8th grade graduation (Central Intermediate School only) “Vera Bradley Collection” $161 value ● Donated by – Amy Johnson Vera Bradley collection (Doodle Daisy): Weekender, Ditty Bag, 2-piece Cosmetic “Camp Invention” $230 value ● Donated by – Amy Johnson | Sarah Tellefson Admission to the 5-day camp “Camp Invention” at Central Intermediate School June 10th – June 14th (children entering grades 1st – 6th), Camp Invention bag w/ t-shirt 9 “Fun in the Sun Basket” $242 value ● Donated by – Washington Park District RTIC beach bag, 4 swim towels, swim goggles, 2 - RTIC Insulated Mugs, 1 Adult and 1 Child 10-punch pass to the Washington Park Pool (2019 season) “Pamper Yourself” $120 value ● Donated by – Jones Bros.