Have a milkshake with Christian Troche

When I want to feel good about myself, I take my kids to their favorite Mexican restaurant. They order chicken tortillas, beans, and rice, and I order a chocolate milkshake. I love to watch the emotions pass over their faces: surprise, wonder, envy. Each time, they ask why I can have a milkshake for dinner and they cannot.  My reply comes with no small amount of self-satisfaction: "I do this because I can and because I want to."

I get the same feeling when I contribute to St. Clare’s tuition assistance programs. And so can you. Consider how wonderful the St. Clare schools really are, and the positive impact they have on you and your children. Then go to the auction, and during the tuition assistance bidding, raise your head high and your paddle higher, and give the gift of a St. Clare education to a family that could use a little help. Say to yourself, "I do this because I can and because I want to."  You will feel good about this, especially when you hit the drive-thru on the ride home for a late-night milkshake.

--Christian Troche

What do Tricia Leishman and Lil Wayne have in common?

Ladies, you ain't got a thing if you ain't got some BLING.

I would NOT sign up for this awesome BLINGO party if I were you. There is only $500 worth of jewelry to be given away, and if you divide that up by the remaining 39 spots available, that doesn’t leave much booty for you as an individual; but it does leave a whole lot more for me personally. I have lots of practice individually manning multiple bingo cards from St. Clare Bingo Night. I think me and all my personalities can handle this  BLINGO  party all on our own. Cha-Ching!

--Tricia

Book a Spot Today at the Tennis Sign-up Event

We are used to passing them in the halls, chatting casually after Mass, and admiring Susie’s effortless California-girl style, but college tennis coaches Aaron Gross, Susie Campbell-Gross and Pat Dreves are serious celebs on the local tennis scene.  Inspire your little Agassis and Grafs to a challenging and fun Tennis Clinic Sign-Up Event at the Lewis and Clark indoor courts on Sunday May 20th. For just $35 a child, kids from all grades will get a 90-minute clinic including snacks and drinks. Venus- and Serena-inspired ensembles optional.


Register today for the Auction and Sign-Up Events!

Auction Guest Blogger Stephen Schmidt Loves Free Dresses

Free Dress for a Day is giving my child the opportunity to express herself in her own clothing for a day, giving me an extra day to let her uniform sit in a crumpled, dirty heap in at the bottom of the laundry pile. For the low cost of $40 per family, my daughters get a day out of their uniform, and I get to procrastinate. Thanks to Free Dress for a Day, I can focus on collecting box tops. To be honest, as a father of three girls, I was disappointed to discover that the Free Dress for a Day was not offering to give my child an actual garment. However, not having to have to find matching shoes was a relief.     
- Stephen "Boxtops" Schmidt

Save the Day! Be an Auction Superhero

Procurement Push! We are facing a critical shortage of all kinds of auction items. If each family can step up and find 2 items, we will be back on track. It can be as simple as asking for a couple of free lattes from the coffee shop you frequent every morning, or a free month of gymnastics from your kids’ gym, or a week at your in-law’s time share! Asking for a “buy one get one” or similar deal can also help – you can score a great deal AND save the day. And remember, each item you procure is an entry in the procurement contest for a new Kindle Fire!

Procurement forms are available in the school and preschool offices or you can donate online. 

Welcome to the St. Clare Auction 2012 Blog!!

Registration for the St. Clare Auction 2012: Year of the Dragon is now open, and you're invited!

Join our community on March 10th, 2012 to spend time with friends old and new, bid on your "hot list" and grow our schools at The Tiffany Center in downtown Portland.

When you register for the event, grab your spots at your favorite Sign-Up Events  while you can!  These popular events have limited spaces and often sell out. 

And watch this spot for updates on the big night, the raffle prize, procurement contest,  sign-up event details, catalogue preview and more.

Register Now!

Thank you!

Thank you so much for your support of the 2011 St. Clare Auction!

We had such a successful event, and it is all because of you!

Sincerely,

The Auction Team

Auction Night Details

We can't wait to see you tomorrow night at the St. Clare Auction,  "Celebrating St. Clare - Our Bridge to the Future"!!    Here are a few details about the event. Location   Melody Ballroom   615 Southeast Alder St Portland, 97214     Time Silent Auction - 5:30pm Oral Auction/Dinner - 7:15pm Silent Auction / Registration Did you forget to register, or do you want to bring a friend to the silent portion of our auction.  Feel free to register at the door tomorrow night! Parking Carpooling is encouraged.  You are welcome to park on the street (parking enforcement ends at 6:00pm), or the Melody Ballroom provides free parking at the following parking; Melody Ballroom lot - 7th & Washington US Bank lot - Corner of Grand & Washington US Bank lot - SW Corner of SE 6th & Alder Bank of America lot - Weatherly Bldg. 6th & Morrison (entrance on Grand between Morrison and Belmont) Checkout Attendees who wish to pay by credit card for purchases will be able to have their credit cards pre-swiped as they check in at the door.  You will still review your purchases at checkout, but your payment information will already be in the system.  Those who wish to pay by cash or check may still do so. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow night! Sincerely, The Auction Team p.s.  Don't forget that 90% of your auction purchase will be credited toward your FFG!