Host/Hostess for Gift Gathering Party
Purpose
Each November St. Rita School for the Deaf hosts a Scholarship Benefit. The Benefit is a dinner
celebration to raise money for the scholarship fund at the school. The event is an evening filled
with entertainment, music, a reverse raffle, and auctions. Past themes have included a “Sock Hop” and
a “Cruise”. All money raised will benefit the children attending St. Rita School for the Deaf who are
deaf and hard of hearing and also those children who need special methods of communication and
technological support.
Brief Description of Work
Months prior to the Scholarship Benefit, friends of St. Rita School for the Deaf host gift gathering
parties to collect items for the Silent Auction. Gift Gathering parties can have themes or be a get
together where people invited to the party bring a gift that can be donated to the auction. Past themes
have been “Game Night”-people bring board games for all ages, “Gift Certificate Party”-people bring Gift
certificates ranging from $15 on up to become a part of other items in the auction or to be used in the
Stocking sale.
Worksite
A party can take place wherever the host chooses.
Length of Commitment
planning and organizing of party
Estimated Total Hours
Varies depending on invitations and planning
Qualifications Sought
Creativity, enthusiasm, comfortable organizing and hosting a party
Responsible to
Robin Bayowski, Development Director 513/771-7600 ext. 324
Benefits
Chance to have a great time with friends, tax write-off for those making a donation,
opportunity to share the story of St. Rita School for the Deaf
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