The Bethalto Fine Arts Boosters are planning their Spring Auction at Civic Memorial High School on Saturday, March 9, 2013. This will be our 16th annual dinner auction to benefit the fine arts programs in the Bethalto School District. The Fine Arts Boosters is a non-profit organization founded several years ago to provide additional support for the Fine Arts programs in the district. The auction is the major source of funding for the Fine Arts programs. Since 1998, we have contributed nearly $325,000 to various programs within the district, including assemblies, band instruments, choral risers, pianos, guitars, field trips, sound equipment, stage curtains, royalty money for productions, costumes and TV-VCR units for each elementary school. We have also contributed scholarship funds to elementary and secondary students for camps/workshops and we dedicate a scholarship fund to support CMHS graduates who choose to further their education in the Arts at the collegiate level. The auction will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 in the CM Commons area. The evening will include a catered dinner, musical entertainment provided by CMHS band and choir students, silent auction, basket auction and live auction. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Each year Henke Auction Service donates time to run this auction and countless parents and volunteers assist. The event draws approximately 350 participants representing a wide segment of the Metro area population. The ticket cost is $20.00 per person and tickets must be purchased in advance. As in years past, the auction committee is accepting reservations for tables of four, six, eight, or ten persons. These reservations will be done on a first come, first serve basis. So, if you would like to be "CLOSE TO THE ACTION", please contact a Fine Arts Booster member as soon as possible. Boosters are again soliciting donations from both businesses and families. As a donor to the Fine Arts Auction, you will not only be aiding in improvements to the fine arts activities, but you will be recognized in the program as a contributor. Since we are a non-profit organization, your donation does qualify in most instances for a tax deduction. Please contact us if you have any questions. For tickets, or to make donations, please contact Julie Wiemers 377-7021, Jeff Fromme 560-9063, Patti Dhue 377-2695, Brian Huff 377-4711, or any other fine arts member. For table reservations, contact Sandy Dewall 540-0920. GET YOUR TICKETS AND JOIN US FOR A FUN AND APPRECIATED EVENING!
