“FAN-DEMONIUM”

One of the highlights of the school year is the BW Foundation’s annual fundraising dinner and auction. This remarkably enjoyable and entertaining evening allows parents, teachers, community members and administrators an opportunity to socialize in a fun loving environment and raise needed money for the school. The proceeds from this event fund various projects to improve the educational experience at our school. The event also allows members of the business community who donate auction items and/or monetary sponsorships to reach hundreds of potential consumers through signage and advertisements.

Some of the improvements paid for by the auction as well as other Foundation fundraising endeavors include: overhead projectors for the classrooms, sports equipment, landscaping projects, the music program, the art program, a shade structure in the school yard, air conditioning for the classrooms, a new teacher’s lounge, the morning running club for the children, and much, much more. We are proud of what we have been able to accomplish but so much more is needed.

This year’s sports themed auction will be held at the La Mesa Community Center on March 8, 2008. Announcements will be sent home early next semester. Tickets will be sold at school during the month preceding the event. Last year’s auction raised $48,000.00 that is being used for classroom and physical improvements to the school that would otherwise not be available. With your help, we can surpass last year’s total.

Corporate and Business friends of Benchley Weinberger generously contribute items to be auctioned off and/or monetary sponsorships. The items are then auctioned off in both silent and live auctions during the event. If you have never participated in a live auction, it is an exhilarating experience. Our deepest appreciation goes out to last year’s contributors and we urge all members of the BW community to show their appreciation by supporting the businesses on this list. Examples of last year’s donations include, big screen T.V., vacation and time share packages, season passes to Del Mar Race Track, professional services, restaurant vouchers, Callaway Winery Tour, Executive Chef Dinner at your house, Padre tickets and so much more. Dinner at this year’s event is again being generously donated by PHILS BARBECUE and beer is being donated by KARL STRAUSS BREWERY and the wine by Henry's Market. Music will be provided by the Charger’s Band.

Whether you are a parent or family member reading this or you are a business who is looking for a way to help while at the same time reaching hundreds of grateful consumers, we urge you to become involved in this wonderful evening. We will be happy to work with you to tailor a contribution that works for you. Please call Drew Smith at 619-994-2311 with any questions.

For more information on the BW Foundation    

You can get your copy of the  2008 Solicitation Package !