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Join us at the 2023 Green & White Gala on Saturday, April 22 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm at the Brawley Estate in Mooresville, NC. The evening will feature a seated dinner, an open bar, live and silent auctions, music, casino tables, and a wine pull.
100% of the gala profit supports Woodlawn School and our students.
We invite you to join us at the 2023 Green & White Gala on Saturday, April 22 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm at the Brawley Estate in Mooresville.
The evening will feature a seated dinner, an open bar, live and silent auctions, music, casino tables, and a wine pull.
Complimentary drinks from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cash bar thereafter.
Auctioneer: Perry’s Jewelers
Thank you for supporting the remarkable students, teachers, and programs at Woodlawn School!
Our 2023 Gala sponsors gain unique marketing exposure to Woodlawn’s community of over 2,870+ current and alumni families, local business owners, and industry leaders. Each sponsorship directly supports academic programming, professional development, and tuition assistance for Woodlawn School.
Sponsors are essential to our success! Please consider sponsoring this dynamic community of engaged learners. For more information, contact Rainie Hutchinson.
As a special bonus, this year’s Gala sponsors will also receive Silver Level Sponsorship with the STEAMfest event scheduled for March 26, 2023. With an expected attendance of 2,000 people this year at STEAMfest, your business, and name will reach an audience of almost 5,000!
+ Featured logo/family name placement on the event website with a hyperlink to your business website and listing within the Gala program
+ Featured logo/family name in dedicated email communication to Woodlawn’s extended LKN community
+ Featured logo/family name placement in the event slideshow
+ Table for 8 with preferred seating
+ Featured logo/family name recognition on save-the-date graphics and event emails
+ Featured logo/family name recognition at the event during the Head of School address
+ Featured logo/family name recognition on the back of auction bid paddles
+ Featured social media spotlights with logo/family name to an audience of 2,870+.
Includes:
+ 2 Carousel Posts
+ 2 Featured Posts
+ 1 Collaborative Post
+ Up to 3 story highlights of the featured posts on Facebook and Instagram
+ Prominent logo/family name placement on the event website with a hyperlink to your business website and listing within the Gala program.
+ Prominent logo/family name in event-focused email communication to Woodlawn’s extended LKN community
+ Prominent logo/family name in event slideshow
+ 6 tickets to the event with the option to donate tickets to teachers
+ Prominent logo/family name recognition at the event during the Head of School address
+ Prominent logo/family name recognition on save-the-date graphics and event emails
+ Logo/family name recognition on the back of auction bid paddles
+ Designated social media spotlight featuring logo/family name to an audience of 2,870+.
Includes:
+ 2 Featured Posts
+ 1 Collaborative Post
+ 1 Story highlight of the featured post to Facebook and Instagram
+ Logo/family name on the event website with a hyperlink to your business website
and listing within the Gala program
+ Logo/family name in event-focused email communication to Woodlawn’s extended LKN community
+ Logo/family name in event slideshow
+ 4 tickets to the Gala with the option to donate tickets to teachers
+ Shared sponsor-level recognition at the event during the Head of School address
+ Shared sponsor-level logo/family name recognition on event emails.
+ Designated social media spotlight featuring logo/family name to an audience of 2870+.
Includes:
+ 1 Featured Post
+ 1 Collaborative Post
+ 1 Story highlight of a featured post to Facebook and Instagram
+ Logo/family name on the event website and program
+ Logo/family name included in event communication to Woodlawn’s extended LKN community
+ Logo/family name included in the event slideshow
+ 2 tickets to the event with the option to donate tickets to teachers
+ Shared sponsor-level social media spotlight listing logo/family name to an audience of 2,870+
+ Logo/family name on the event website and program
+ Shared sponsor-level social media spotlight listing logo/family name to an audience of 2,870+
ADDED VALUE
All 2023 Gala Sponsors receive a Silver Level Sponsorship with Woodlawn’s STEAMfest
on March 26, 2023, with an option to upgrade:
+ 2000 attendees
+ Inclusion on the Patron Appreciation page and Patron Logo Bar in the website footer
+ Inclusion in website Patron Logo Widget rotation
+ Inclusion in online event program
+ Inclusion in sponsor focused Email blasts and social media channels
+ Optional STEAMfest Activity booth
Learn more about STEAMfest Sponsorship Levels
We gratefully accept gift certificates, merchandise (artwork, jewelry, etc.), signed memorabilia, vacation packages (beach or mountain houses, timeshares, etc.), dinner or social gathering events (wine tastings, brewery or distillery tours, excursions), tickets to concerts or sporting events – whatever you want to donate! Complete the form below to donate your auction item! Contact Rainie Hutchinson with any questions.
Parent Connection is honored to support our students, teachers, and school in hosting the 2023 Gala! Join us on April 22 for a fun evening and the opportunity to walk away with fantastic auction items – there will be something for everyone!
The information below is intended to answer any questions you may have. If we can provide any additional information,
please contact Rainie Hutchinson.
What is the Green & White Gala?
The Green & White Gala is Woodlawn’s annual evening of celebration where we gather with the extended Woodlawn community to raise funds and support our school. If this is your first time attending the Green & White Gala, we’d love you to join us for a seated dinner and open bar. The evening will feature a live and silent auction, music, casino tables, and a wine pull.
As an independent school and a non-profit organization, Woodlawn School relies on philanthropic support to provide an exceptional and innovative learning environment. Tuition covers 82% of the school’s annual budget and the ‘Blazers Fund, Woodlawn’s annual giving campaign, makes up the difference with donations from parents and the greater Woodlawn community.
The Gala is the school’s major fundraising event. All gala profits go to the ‘Blazers Fund to help reach the 2022/23 goal of $320,000. This support enables Woodlawn to invest in innovative teaching that is the hallmark of project-based learning; improve the technology infrastructure of our campus; enhance student safety, health, and wellness; and provide professional development opportunities to support our faculty.
When and where will the Green & White Gala be held?
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Brawley Estate, Mooresville, NC
The gala is intended as an evening for adults, and we invite you to contact Rainie Hutchinson for a list of upper-school babysitters should you need assistance finding a sitter.
What does it cost to attend and how do I purchase tickets?
Regular Ticket Price: TBA
Table Purchase (8 seats): TBA
RSVP Date is April 8, 2023.
Ticket purchase information will be available soon!
What should I wear?
Men – Put on your Jazz Suits and spats and don your fedoras!
Ladies – Art Nouveau dresses, Art Deco jewelry, wrap-style headbands, and cloche hats were all the rage!
Is seating reserved?
Reserved seating is guaranteed for our Presenting, Mighty Oak, and Platinum Sponsors.
You will have the opportunity to indicate your seating preferences when you purchase your tickets. While we cannot guarantee specific seating arrangements, we will do our best to accommodate requests. There are eight (8) seats per table.
What is a silent auction?
Instead of a traditional auction where you raise your bid paddle to notify the auctioneer of your bid. A silent auction allows you to silently bid on the auction items you’re interested in.
Silent auction items will be on display at the gala and range from fabulous experiences and entertainment baskets, services, and novelties, to summer camps, birthday parties, and incredible opportunities for the kids. There will be something for everyone!
Bids are placed in increasing increments. You should return to your items several times throughout the evening, placing additional bids if necessary, to ensure that you’re the highest bidder when the auction closes. Auction items will be grouped into categories and there will be staggered closings throughout the evening.
What is a live auction?
The live auction is hosted by a professional auctioneer taking bids in real-time during dinner. Once everyone is seated, the auctioneer will introduce the first item up for bid. To place a bid, lift your bidder paddle with your bidder number on it so that it’s visible to the auctioneer. He will recognize your bid by raising the bid price. The winning bidder will be announced by the auctioneer once no higher bids have been placed.
How do I know which items are going to be auctioned?
Silent and live auction items will be posted to the gala webpage one week before the event.
Is there an obligation to bid and buy?
The Gala is both a fundraiser and a community-building event. Your attendance is valued, and while there will be items to fit every budget, there is no obligation to bid or make purchases.
What are class projects?
Class projects are unique pieces of art created and donated by our students at each grade level. Class projects will be up for bid during the live auction along with other unique, higher-priced items.
For months prior to the gala, Woodlawn students work with our wonderful art teachers, Ms. Lysne and Ms. Kennedy, and our upper school teachers to create these unique grade-level art projects. These projects are thoughtfully designed to reflect and integrate each grade’s curriculum. Class projects are heirlooms that beautifully represent the Woodlawn approach to education, integration, creativity, and expression. You won’t want to miss an opportunity to bid on these one-of-a-kind items!
I am not able to make it to the Gala, but I would like to contribute.
Thank you! Your presence will be missed, but we sincerely appreciate your contribution. All monetary donations and monies raised at the Gala will directly support Woodlawn’s academic programming and professional development. We invite you to make a gift to the ‘Blazer Fund.
I would like to volunteer at the Gala, can I still bid on items?
Yes! All volunteers are welcome to bid on auction items. We’d love you to get involved in a way that fits your interests and availability. Contact Rainie Hutchinson to help.
I have a question, who do I ask?
All questions can be directed to Rainie Hutchinson.
