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Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by I Have Hope in Madeline
Last night our event was a HUGE success. We made $7300 for OHAfrica and the Bracelet of Hope through generous donations from the Guelph community. Going into the event I was expecting to make $1000, or $2000 at best. I started to realize that we would make more than that of intermission when I was looking at how much each silent auction item was going for.
I was really impressed at how organized back stage was. I was expecting it to be chaos, but the productions committee pulled it off spectacularly.
Another thing that really pulled the night together was the big peace sign on the wall. I didn’t really know what it was as it was going up, but after, it made the auditorium look even more amazing than it already did. (ps. I go to GC and I have never seen the aud. look better…even for commencement)
The real money maker was the silent auction. Every item was bid on. Some items went for more than $100. I was impressed with the way things looked, from the scattered confetti, to the handmade number signs. You guys really made us our money.
When I arrived at the school in the morning, I figured that we had lots of time. Then the time started to slip away and I started to realize that our event was in two hours! I was working the tech with Helen and I did whatever she needed me to do. I kind of felt useless at times because she didn’t need anything, but at other times I was a big help (I like to think).
Great job everybody! We really pulled it off!
