The Wish Benefit
everything you need to know
YES, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COVID-19...
We've been hard at work putting together this year's Wish Benefit: Come As You Are. I wanted to let you know that we have also been working on contingency plans should anything need to change due to the COVID-19 virus. Our current plan, based upon CDC, WHO and Sonoma County guidelines around public outdoor gatherings, is to continue with the event on April 18th. Should that change, we will be rescheduling to one of the middle weekends in May. Should it be necessary, the event itself could be cancelled and moved to an online fundraising format. We'll follow recommendations from the authorities, and will put the safety of our community first.
Rest assured that ticket purchases will be refunded should the event not take place, should you feel uncomfortable attending or if a rescheduled date means you can't attend.
Our Early Bird pricing of $45 per ticket will be in place until this Saturday, March 14th. Get those tickets now!
This event can't happen without everyone's help, and there's lots of ways to do it. I am asking you right now to read on and when you get to the bottom of the email, make sure you pick at least one, and email the contact. This event is 2/3 of our budget, and 100% of funds go to supporting our beloved school.
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BEST FLIER EVER
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS
I'M NEW - HOW CAN THIS BE SO AWESOME?
At 7pm, bid on the big ticket stuff like vacations, and then try to be the lucky winner of our "diamond-themed" heads-or-tails raffle. We'll then all come together to try to raise the big bucks to keep our beloved Ms. Nanci in the school for next year. When we've hit our goal (which we will!), it's time to dance to all your favorite hits from 90s tribute band Citizen Flannel! It is sure to be a night to remember, and it's all in a good cause: our own kids!
WE NEED WINE!
To build out these auction items, we need contributions from the parent community. Connect with Heather Brooks at cadillacheather@gmail.com if you would like to donate. If 50% of families each donate one bottle, we'll be done!
CAN YOU PROVIDE AUCTION ITEMS?
We are in need of donations both big and small. Think things like "experiences" (wine tour, rock climbing, cooking class, etc) as well as items such as artwork, jewelry, sporting event tickets, gift certificates. We are also searching for some "big ticket" items… do you have a vacation home you'd be willing to donate for a weekend? Airline miles or points that are transferable? Access to a week at a local summer camp? The ideas are endless... and this event can't succeed without all the wonderful donations our community pulls together. Bring your own ideas, think of contributions from your local network or sign up to reach out to the contacts that have supported us in the past. Sign up on the spreadsheet below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FBAa7Es4XyudvZJoK7C0OTjlhn6p4XiAUmmZB6u4xm4/edit?usp=sharing
For questions regarding donations, please contact Kennon Fleischmann at Kennonpyle@sbcglobal.net
BUY-IN PARTIES ARE THE BEST
These events are hosted and sponsored by McNear families and participants can "buy in" at the event with the proceeds going to McNear. Examples of past events include the infamous Beerfest, Moms’ Night Out, wine tasting, poker night, bourbon tasting, etc. Remember: an event could be hosted by multiple families, making the cost and planning more manageable. If you are interested in hosting one of these events or have a new idea for a Buy-In party, please contact Leigh Felix at lfavret@gmail.com.
We are also looking for a couple more families to join the organizing committee for this year's Beerfest. We have a venue and we already have three families involved. Do you like homebrewing? Do you like throwing parties? This is the one for you! Email mcnearpta@gmail.com if you'd like more info.
CLASS PROJECTS: LET'S DO THIS THING
VOLUNTEERING TO MAKE YOU FEEL ALL WARM AND FUZZY
We will also need a great bunch of volunteers the night of the event. Check-in and check-out, set-up, clean-up etc. Watch for a Sign-Up Genius as the date draws closer. If you are interested in helping with check-out specifically, please contact Heather Brooks at cadillacheather@gmail.com as it will require a little training to learn the program that we are using.