Benefit Auction
2010 Nebraska Christian Schools Dinner & Benefit Auction
We are rejoicing that God has again chosen to provide for the needs at Nebraska Christian Schools through the Dinner and Benefit Auction. By His amazing grace, we are able to report a net profit of over $100,000.
This event touches the lives of hundreds of people, including donors, bidders, attendees, and all the willing volunteers who make it all possible. The student servers are always a little nervous, but under the able guidance of their adult supervisors, they did their jobs very well in serving nearly 300 people in nine minutes! Our guests continue to be impressed by their gracious service.
The big band sounds of the Knights of Rhythm Orchestra set the tone for a fun evening. The generous servings of grilled ribeye steak and skewered shrimp ensured that everyone had a satisfying meal before the Live Auction bidding began.
Auctioneer Scott Wall returned for the third time to add lots of energy and fun to the bidding. He was nearly speechless when the NC ensemble serenaded him with the "Auctioneer Song,” and the audience loved it too.
Items that brought special attention included a dinner for eight with Governor Dave Heineman and a private tour of the Governor’s mansion that sold for $4,400. A guided northern pike fishing trip sold twice, bringing a total $5,000. Other winning bids of note were the $2,800 bid for a Baja-style racing trip with Steve Strobel and $3,100 for a cabin stay at YMCA of the Rockies.
The Scholarship Auction continues to be an avenue for giving that our donors are enthusiastic about. Prior to the event, over $18,000 had been received in response to mailings and phone calls. Nearly $40,000 was raised during the Live Scholarship Auction. All these funds will be used to provide a Christian education for students who might not otherwise have the financial means.
We in the Development Office would like to express our sincere thanks for all the very generous donations of time, talent, and treasure. It’s always a joy to work with so many wonderful people on this project. Please join us in thanking Jehovah-Jireh, our provider, for blessing NC in many ways through this year’s Dinner and Benefit Auction.
View the 2010 Dinner & Benefit Auction catalog.
We are pleased to announce a new sponsor. YMCA of the Rockies donated a two night stay in a three bedroom cabin (sleeps up to seven) at Estes Park or Snow Mountain Ranch, based on availability and good for one year, valued at up to $500 (depending on the season). This item sold for $3,100!
View the 2010 Dinner & Benefit Auction brochure.
View pictures from the 2009 event.
