A Night at the Oscars - Entries written by Auction Committee

WedWednesdayNovNovember9th2011 Success!

Posted Wednesday, November 09 2011 @ 11 AM byAuction Committee Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

The Night at the Oscars was certainly a star-studded evening! Our Gala and Grand Auction was enjoyed by over 250 of you at the beautiful DFW Hyatt Regency. While the final tabulations are still being calculated we are very excited and very grateful to announce that our total profit will be about $40,000. Imagine... $40,000 more than we had last week to offer to our beneficiaries: World Service Fund, Compassion & Benevolence Funds, Youth Missions Fund, Local Food Ministries, The Well and... More

WedWednesdayNovNovember2nd2011 It's Showtime!

Posted Wednesday, November 02 2011 @ 12 PM byAuction Committee Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

You've purchased your tickets for the Gala: A Night At The Oscars. This Saturday, November 5, the doors will swing open at 6:00 Pm sharp! Not a minute before! Here is what you need to know: Study the directions on entering the airport available on our website . DO NOT use your toll tag (no validation if you do). Follow the signage for the DFW Hyatt. Make sure you turn in the SECOND right at the HOTEL signage. Dress up! Hollywood Style! Be greeted and receive your packet including name tag,... More

MonMondayOctOctober31st2011

Our Venue: DFW Hyatt Regency

Posted Monday, October 31 2011 @ 5 AM byAuction Committee Tagged venue 0 comments Add comment

For our gala venue this year we will enjoy the amenities of the luxurious DFW Hyatt Regency Hotel. The gala will be in Enterprise Ballrooms 1-4. As a special perk, the hotel has set aside a block of rooms for gala guests at the special rate of $89/night. Make a night of it! To take advantage of this special rate, contact Guest Services at 800-233-1234 and let them know that you're with First Methodist Church Grapevine. You may also click here to get your room online . The deadline for room... More

SunSundayOctOctober30th2011

Auction Donations

Posted Sunday, October 30 2011 @ 11 AM byAuction Committee Tagged auction items 0 comments Add comment

We are beginning to collect more auction donations! Please keep us in mind as you're shopping, traveling or working in a venue where you see "auction potential"! Click here to see photos! Group Dinners/Events Limo ride 4 hours for 10 people Taste of Tuscany for 12 by Bob & Bev Campisi European Dinner for 6 by Bill and Tana Thomas Cajun Dinner for 12 by Al & Becky Prentice Evening of Entertainment by Josh Ingram Barbecue for 20 from Circle P French Dinner for 8 at Café Mollet (by... More

FriFridayOctOctober28th2011

A Grand Menu!

Posted Friday, October 28 2011 @ 4 PM byAuction Committee Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

We have the menu! Take a look at the amazing spread that will greet you at the gala: Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Dried Cherries and Candied Pecans Champagne Vinaigrette & Ranch dressing on the side Dual Entrée: Rosemary Marinated Chicken with Citrus Buerre Blanc Ancho Rubbed Pork Loin, Med Well, with Black Cherry Gastrique Garnished with Fried Basil Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes Broccolini garnished with Red Peppers Executive Bread and Butters Flourless Chocolate Cake garnished... More

WedWednesdayOctOctober26th2011 10 Days and Counting!

Posted Wednesday, October 26 2011 @ 10 AM byAuction Committee Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

We've told you it will be the BEST EVER Gala and Grand Auction! After tasting the amazing choices of menus the DFW Hyatt served us, and selecting an incredible 3-course meal, we are convinced YOU will agree without a doubt. The chefs, cooks and banquet staff are ready to treat us like real stars. This is an evening not to be missed! If you have special dietary needs the chef will be happy to accommodate this for your meal with prior knowledge. Contact Trudy Hughes with details at... More

WedWednesdayOctOctober19th2011 17 Days to Go!

Posted Wednesday, October 19 2011 @ 9 AM byAuction Committee Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

A Night at the Oscars will be featuring so many incredible items in our live, big board and silent auctions this year you just have to BE THERE! Click here to view the Photo Gallery of some of the donations we have already received! (And that's not even all... there are even more items on our text listing .) Every day is it like Christmas in the church office with items appearing! Thank You - and keep 'em coming!! Tuesday, October 25, is the deadline to receive items. Many fun surprises have... More

FriFridayOctOctober14th2011 Beneficiaries

Posted Friday, October 14 2011 @ 4 PM byAuction Committee Tagged beneficiaries 0 comments Add comment

Proceeds from this year’s auction go to support the following ministries... World Service Fund As one of the primary funds of the United Methodist Church, the World Service Fund supports a network of missionaries and others who serve in the name of Christ around the world. The Fund supports specific local church work with children, youth, singles, students, the mentally and physically challenged, adults and older persons. It also serves as a foundation for Christian higher learning.... More

WedWednesdayOctOctober12th2011 22 Days till A Night at the Oscars!

Posted Wednesday, October 12 2011 @ 11 AM byAuction Committee Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

Need some more ideas for what we could use that you could go purchase and donate? They abound! You shop for the items and we can fill a basket with them, doing the decorating for you...you just bring in the individual goods! Here are some ideas: A massage or any spa services Stationary products Automobile detailing or car washes A basket full of children's books or books for teens Games (old fashioned and new high tech) Movie theater passes Designer handbags or sunglasses State or National Park... More

SatSaturdayOctOctober1st2011 Tickets

Posted Saturday, October 01 2011 @ 10 AM byAuction Committee Tagged auction items tickets 0 comments Add comment

Bring your checks or cash or credit card Sunday and buy your tickets to the Gala! Tickets are on sale now online! Following every worship service this Sunday, September 18, and next Sunday, September 25, tickets will be on sale for $35. Prices go up to $40 on October 2! Thanks to all of you who have begun to bring in items for our Silent Auction! Have you checked out the website to see the exciting new donations? Our Live and Big Board items promise to have GREAT activity! Rev. John Mollet has... More

WedWednesdaySepSeptember21st2011

See You on the Red Carpet!

Posted Wednesday, September 21 2011 @ 11 AM byAuction Committee Tagged auction items event night volunteers 0 comments Add comment

What an exciting evening we have planned! Are you wondering what we could use for donations? Just contact Sami Roop ( samiroop@verizon.net ), Walt Milner ( wmilner744@aol.com ) or Carolyn Sims ( csts66@gmail.com ). If you are out shopping and see something you would love for yourself, your home, or your own enjoyment, chances are someone else would too. Ask your favorite store or restaurant to donate a gift card, or just buy one yourself and donate it. Not sure how to package your items? Not to... More

WedWednesdaySepSeptember7th2011

Be a Star - Volunteer!

Posted Wednesday, September 07 2011 @ 1 PM byAuction Committee Tagged volunteers 0 comments Add comment

Be a Star! Be part of the Gala experience by serving on one of our StarTeams! Friday Stars! On Friday, November 4, load your car and caravan from our Heritage location to the Hyatt DFW with all of our great donations where they will be safely stored overnight. Saturday Stars! On Saturday, November 5, help all day or just a part of the day as the ballroom is transformed to be ready for our Oscar night! You can help with displaying and decorating for the evening! Saturday Late Night Stars! Be in... More

WedWednesdayAugAugust24th2011

Donations Update

Posted Wednesday, August 24 2011 @ 10 AM byAuction Committee Tagged auction items 0 comments Add comment

Who'll be on the red carpet this year at the "Oscars"? It won't be movie stars that will be the show stoppers! The real entertainment on November 5th will be the exciting items up for auction! Word on the street is that the Adult Sunday school classes are IN and others have let us know of their donations... Open Door Sunday School will be offering another one of their great theme dinner parties. Seekers will be donating that incredible limousine ride for taking in Christmas lights. Journeys... More

WedWednesdayAugAugust17th2011 Be a Part of the Gala!

Posted Wednesday, August 17 2011 @ 12 PM byAuction Committee Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

You've read about saving the date of November 5th for A Night at the Oscars, our 9th annual fundraiser for missions and ministries, local and abroad! We want everyone to be able to participate in this incredible endeavor whether you can attend that evening or not! You can make a huge difference in the amount of monies we are able to raise to reach our goal of $52,000.00 by simply considering what YOU might be able to contribute! Here are some thoughts: Do you like to entertain? Donate a dinner,... More

MonMondayJulJuly18th2011 Donations Coming In!

Posted Monday, July 18 2011 @ 4 PM byAuction Committee Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

Take a look at some of these items that have been donated to the Silent Auction... Christmas Quilts by Anne Rhoades Handcrafted Pottery - Chip and Dip Bowl

WedWednesdayJunJune15th2011 Sponsorships and Donations

Posted Wednesday, June 15 2011 @ 11 AM byAuction Committee Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

Thanks for Sponsoring! Since last Wednesday's E-News we've added one Platinum Sponsor! Our goal is to have at least $11,000 in sponsorships this year. Platinum Level at $2,000 receives 2 tables with 10 seats each. Gold Level at $1,000 receives 1 Table with 10 seats. Silver Level at $500 receives 4 seats. All sponsorships include print recognition or anonymity if you prefer. You can be a sponsor and attend the evening, or if you do not attend, you can sponsor and donate back your tickets! We... More

WedWednesdayJunJune8th2011 Best Ever!

Posted Wednesday, June 08 2011 @ 11 AM byAuction Committee Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

The Gala Committee met at the Hyatt Regency DFW Monday night. We feel that this year's gala will be our best effort ever and we think you will agree! Here are some reasons why and we'll be sharing more in the weeks to come: Stay the Night! Blocks of rooms are being offered for the rate of only $89, so enjoy a mini Staycation if you wish to stay the night and be close to church the next morning! Be a Sponsor! We are inviting more sponsorships this year. The more sponsors we have, the more money... More

WedWednesdayMayMay18th2011 The Gala Buzz

Posted Wednesday, May 18 2011 @ 11 AM byAuction Committee Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

This years Gala, A Night at the Oscars , is already causing a buzz! We have begun receiving exciting donations for the silent and live auctions! TRAVEL TREASURES are already coming in from trips taken! As you plan and take business and fun trips, think what treasure you could bring back that would be sure to bring excitable bidding as we raise monies for our various recipients this year! Hopefully you have already marked your calendar for Saturday, November 5, where we will be at a beautiful... More

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A Night at the Oscars

Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the DFW Hyatt

Get ready for the best gala ever! Tickets go on sale September 11. Our goal is to raise $52,000 for Missions and Outreach.

First Methodist Church Grapevine
Downtown Campus 422 Church St. Grapevine, TX 76051 817-481-2559	Heritage Campus 4344 Heritage Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051 817-571-1111