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Countdown to Showcase 2010

Our upcoming Night in Monte Carlo is quickly approaching.  If you haven't already done so, please turn in your RSVP's for our November 6th event (along with seating preference) and any final donations that you are considering for inclusion in our catalog. Don't know who to sit with for dinner? Simply indicate that you'd like to be paired up with a parent from your child's grade.

Check back here on the Showcase Blog to learn more about some of our exciting auction items. See you in Monte Carlo in 24 days!

Someone You Should Know: Rich Majcin

Rich Majcin:

He served for 35 years as the SFX Vice-Principal, Athletic Director, Gym and Algebra teacher, while coaching at Regina Dominican and dutifully volunteering as an SFX School Parent with his wife Gerri. Rich was one of the first Math teachers in the Archdiocese of Chicago to see the need for, then start an Algebra program in Junior High (this is now mandated in all Archdiocesan schools.) He retired to Minnesota in 2004. In 2008, he was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, for collecting more than 500 victories as head basketball, volleyball and softball coach at Regina.

NOW, he’s coming back to Wilmette, to attend Showcase and play hoops with old friends the next day at SFX!

 

Ladies/Kids Hoops With Rich Majcin, Sunday October 4th  from 3-5PM:

Ladies - see if you still “got it”…or have fun figuring out that you don’t! Bring your kids under 15 along, so they can meet and play hoops with Rich, too! Cost is $20 per adult and $10 per young adult under 15; refreshments included. 

 

Guys' Hoops With Rich Majcin, Sunday, October 4th from 6-8PM:

This one is for all the guys who used to play a little more serious b-ball on Thursday nights with Rich…or for anyone who just wants to shoot hoops with a true SFX legend. Cost is $20 per adult; refreshments included.

 

Don’t miss this chance to reconnect with (or meet!) one of the nicest and most accomplished faculty members in the history of SFX School! Sign up to attend one of these parties, by sending an e-mail to: sfxcrusaders@gmail.com. No payment required beforehand.

            Showcase St. Francis 2009: "Home For The 100th" on October 3rd

 

A Golfer's Paradise...TIMES TWO!

Ladies and Gentlemen:

There are few places in the world that can be described fully in three words or less. 

One of them is Pebble Beach. Another is St. Andrew's, Scotland. 

SFX School is proud to offer both of these extraordinary golf destinations, to all those who dream of savoring time in one of these locations at least once in their lifetimes.

 

                                                              Pebble Beach

                      Imagine 18 holes of golf, for four, at the course that many have

                          described as "the greatest meeting of land and water." 

Located in picturesque Monterey, California, and ranked as the #1 Public Course in America by Golf Digest, 2009-2010, Pebble Beach has been called the "crown jewel" of American golf. Especially enticing is the fact that the four lucky golfers who take home this item will be playing at the site of the upcoming 2010 U.S. Open Championship! The Pebble Beach experience can be yours, at Showcase. 

                                                                    St. Andrew's

                        Picture a seven night stay in an exquisite four-bedroom home

                               at one of the premier golf destinations in the world.

Think of the vistas that await you, as you explore and take your game to a whole new level, at the series of six golf courses that comprise the Royal and Ancient Golf Club. Explore the charming town of St. Andrew's, one of the most sought-after, medieval destinations in Europe. Expect an unforgettable vacation, when you set your sights on St. Andrews, at Showcase.     

                  Showcase St. Francis 2009: "Home For The 100th" On October 3rd

Attention Sports Fans

Are you looking for an awesome way to decorate your kids' rooms with Chicago sports celebrities? 

Fathead walls designs are life-size, hi-def, action images made of durable vinyl that never tears or fades. They transform any room in minutes! They are moveable AND safe for walls, because they never lose their adhesion. Just peel, stick and enjoy!

Choose from life-size images of Brian Urlacher, Derrick Lee and/or Derrick Rose!

We also have a huge Bulls and a huge Bears logo too - what a fantastic surprise it would be to come home from Showcase with one of THESE???!!!

Look for these five very special items, at Showcase!  

  

Can You Spare A Few Minutes This Weekend?

Did you hear about this year's Showcase Grand Raffle? We have an amazing combo of a Samsung 52" TV paired with a Blue Ray DVD machine, just waiting for THE lucky ticket holder to claim this prize! The Big Picture Company in Wilmette has graciously offered to come and set these items up in your home for free, too!

In honor of the centennial, Grand Prize Tickets are $100 each and only 100 tickets will be sold. The odds of winning are fantastic!    

The Showcase 2009 Grand Raffle Coordinators, Jenny Ehlert and Courtney Mulvihill, are going to be selling tickets after all of the Masses this weekend, Sept. 26 and 27. Are you willing to stay a few minutes after the Mass you are attending, to lend them a helping hand? 

If so, please contact Courtney at mulvy2@aol.com, (847) 668-4312.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Showcase St. Francis 2009: "Home For The 100th" On October 3rd

One Moment In Time...

As you know, Showcase 2009 is the 18th Annual SFX School Benefit, but it is also the official kick-off of the centennial celebration! How fortunate we are, to be part of the SFX School Community at the dawn of its second century! 

There will be a ceremony at 5:30PM on Saturday, October 3rd, to unveil the SFX Centennial Time Capsule that will be used at special events throughout this school year. The time capsule will be opened, and then added to, at commemorative events, before being closed and buried as the 100th school year concludes.

TO CAPTURE THIS "ONE MOMENT IN TIME"...ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?

AT SHOWCASE, YOU CAN BID FOR THE CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR FAMILY PHOTO INCLUDED AS PART OF THE TREASURED MEMORABILIA THAT WILL BE LOCKED AWAY IN THE CENTENNIAL TIME CAPSULE OVER THE NEXT 50 YEARS! IMAGINE: YOUR FAMILY PHOTO AND MESSAGE SEALED, ONLY TO BE OPENED BY FUTURE CRUSADERS TO COME?!

Start thinking about what photo you would use...and about how wonderful it would be, to share this story with your kids years from now, about being part of the St. Francis Centennial Celebration in this unique and most extraordinary way.

Showcase St. Francis 2009: "Home For The 100th" on October 3rd

"Home For The 100" Is In The Home Stretch

Thank you to all who are working on Showcase Committees! If you are purchasing anything on behalf of Showcase and the HSO, please be sure you are using the SFX School Tax-Exempt Form. If you don’t have a copy, call Katie (847) 256-6019.  We have to save these huge tax expenses for SFX!

Also, FYI, please note these CHANGES IN THE AUCTION THIS YEAR:

1) The Silent Auction will open in the Gym at 5:30PM. It will close, in three stages:

GREEN SECTION - 7:30PM

WHITE SECTION - 7:40PM

GOLD SECTION - 7:50PM

These times are approximate, at the Auctioneer's discretion.

As we all go into the tent for Dinner, the only Silent Auction areas still open will be the Sign Up Parties,  the two 100th Anniversary Items for sale and the Golf Dutch Auction. 

Starting at 10:15PM and ending at Midnight, the Casino will be open, the DJ and Dance Floor will kick into gear, and those who wish to Check Out will be able to do so in the Foyer. 

2) At Check Out, guests will present their Bid Number and we will present you with a white numbered bag with your purchased items and a Tentative Receipt in it.  

a) If you have given us Express Check Out information, you will be free to leave with your purchases.

b) If you are doing Regular Check Out, we will welcome your payment, in the form of cash, check, VISA or MasterCard, as you leave with your purchases.  

Again, the receipts you receive at Check Out will be Tentative Receipts. The Sign Up Parties, the 100th Anniversary Items and the Golf Dutch Auction will close at Midnight; we will add any additional purchases to your total and send all Showcase Guests a Final Receipt, with a Tax Form, promptly after Showcase is over. 

All of your purchased items must be removed from SFX by the end of the evening. Call Diane O'Brien (847) 256-1435 if you have any questions. 

Thank you again and enjoy your weekend!

Diane & Katie

        

                    

"Party In The USA" With Miley Cyrus!

She was just twelve years old when she auditioned for Hannah Montana. She was "too young" to be much of anything in Hollywood, her critics said. But, she quickly proved them all wrong...

Since "Hanna Montana" burst onto the small screen in 2006, it has become one of the most successful Disney television shows of all time. While starring in the TV show, Miley has gone on to release four #1 albums on the Billboard charts. Her "Best of Both Worlds" broke box office records around the world. "Hannah Montana: The Movie" was the #1 film in the country when it was released earlier this year.

AND NOW, YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO SEE MILEY CYRUS, LIVE IN CONCERT AT THE UNITED CENTER ON OCTOBER 27th. Miley and her "Wonderworld" Tour will only be in Chicago for this one night...and this package includes four tickets to the concert, PLUS limousine service, to and from the concert...to make this a truly unforgettable evening.  

Grab this chance to get four of the hottest tickets in town, at Showcase.    

Wanna Be A Big Shot?

Crusaders, old and new - we want photos of you!

Ellen Eberle is collecting photos of students, parents, families, faculty and staff from SFX School events through the years, to post on our big-screen TV loop of photos that will run all night in the Gym during Showcase on October 3rd!

You can scan & e-mail photos to Ellen (elleneberle@mac.com) or you can drop off photos at the Eberle's home (526 Greenleaf). If you drop off photos, let Ellen know if you want your photos back or not. If you do want them back, please include your e-mail address and Ellen will let you know by e-mail when your photos are done and ready to be picked back up. 

Thanks to everyone for sharing your photos...and heartfelt thanks to Ellen for creating this giant SFX Centennial Yearbook For The Big Screen!   

The British Virgin Islands...This Winter

As Fall arrives and our thoughts turn to changing leaves, hot cider...and then BLIZZARDS, wouldn't it be great to have an incredibly romantic winter getaway to look forward to, as of October 3rd?

Bitter End Yacht Club is the Caribbean's premiere luxury water sports resort, hosting family fun vacations, romantic getaways, and idyllic escapes for all. Located on the island of  Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, Bitter End is uniquely situated along a mile of shorefront on the protected waters of the North Sound. The barefoot elegance that characterizes this island outpost is why Bitter End is regularly hailed as one of the top full service resorts in the worlds. 

This package includes a four night, five day stay for two, including all meals!!! Don't just imagine how amazing it would be to stay at the BE Yacht Club. Book it for yourselves, at Showcase.