2012
 
Auction and Reverse Raffle

"Service Above Self"



     The 2012 Rotary Club of Hudson Auction and Reverse Raffle motto, Service Above Self,  is a simple phrase that forms the hallmark of Rotary membership.  

     Minneapolis Rotarian Ben Collins inspired the original version, Service, Not Self, in 1911 at the  National Association of Rotary Clubs of America second convention. In 1950,  Rotary International (RI) adopted the current version, Service Above Self, as a motto. 
    
    The 1989 RI Council on Legislation established Service Above Self as the principal motto of Rotary because it best conveys the philosophy of unselfish volunteer service. Today, Rotarians worldwide live the principle of Service Above Self through their service projects.

     This year's Auction and Reverse Raffle will benefit Hattie Larlham, the Hudson Food Pantry, Bob's Bikes, Hudson High School's Service Learning Class and Boy Scout Troop 321.

    The fundraiser's tenet of Service Above Self can transcend Rotary to become a fundamental philosophy for every prospective donor, advertiser and Auction attendee we contact.  With the enthusiastic participation of every Rotary Club of Hudson member, the spirit of Service Above Self can inspire our benefactors and make this year's Auction a grand success.          

    Auction and Reverse Raffle

Kick-Off

The Rotary Club of Hudson will kick off its 2012 Auction and Reverse Raffle at its weekly meeting on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

Every club member will receive a packet of Auction forms that includes the 2012 Rotary Auction Worksheet, Gift Donation Forms, a Team Assignment Roster, sponsor benefit level information, a sample of the Donor Letter and a list of his or her prospective donors.

The Auction Committee will mail the 500-plus Donor Letters on Wednesday, February 8, and club members should begin contacting their donors by Wednesday, February 15. Remember, one call is rarely enough and a personal visit is most effective.  

Club members whose packets are incomplete or who will not attend the meeting on February 1 should contact Connie Mroczkowski at 330-283-4496 or novelater@roadrunner.com.   






                 
   






       
       
  
            

       












 
 
 






  
 
     











Rotary Club of Hudson, P. O. Box 323, Hudson, OH  44236
 

Save The Date


The 2012

Auction and Reverse Raffle

is:

Friday, May 11, 2012

6 to 10 p.m.

at

The Hilton Garden Inn -
 Twinsburg

The black tie optional event features a full course dinner, open bar, entry in a cash raffle and a silent and a live auction.

Tickets are $75 per person
 or reserved tables for 10 at $750.

 
Sponsor Opportunities include:


Gold Sponsor: $1500 gets
10 Tickets - name/logo on program gold sponsor page - half-page ad in program - name/logo on gold sponsor signs at event - special recognition in thank-you letter published in the Hudson Hub



Table Sponsor: $1000 gets
 10 tickets - name/logo on program table sponsor page - name logo on table sponsor signs at event - special recognition in thank-you letter published in the Hudson Hub.