Save the Date
Saturday February 26, 2011 – BASH GALA
Be a BASH! Sponsor
A reminder that for this year’s Gala, which will take place at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Modesto, on February 26, we are offering fabulous sponsorships. These are excellent opportunities for businesses or individuals to reach not only the CCHS families, past and present, but alumni and friends of our school as well. Contact Lidia Parman for the details at 209-524-6818 or e-mail her. Download the Sponsorship Form.
The History of CCHS BASH
In 1974 there were two major fund raising events at Central Catholic High School. These were the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance, which was held in March, and “Ye Ole Public Auction” which occurred in October. The St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance became a very popular affair based on the great food, decorations and fun, live music. The Auction was a successful event with the silent component held in our gymnasium and the oral portion on the football field. By 1978, it was decided to consolidate these two fundraising events, and so the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance, became a Dinner and Auction, Building A Scholastic Heritage.
Purpose of BASH
BASH raises a significant amount of money through a benefit held annually. This benefit contributes to the annual needs of the school's students, staff, and facilities. These may include, but are not limited to: tuition assistance, facility maintenance and improvements, staff salaries, recognition programs and many other necessities that tuition alone cannot cover. To do this we have the Gala/Auction Saturday, February 25.
Organization & Volunteers
BASH cannot operate without numerous volunteers. Volunteers are the backbone to this operation. Volunteering can be a wonderful experience, a great way to meet the parents of your child’s friends. There is a dynamic that can happen when people work together for a common goal. There is the excitement of building a team, developing long lasting friendships and realizing a sense of accomplishment.
FAQ's
How can I support BASH?
There are a number of ways to help out.
- Volunteer to help
- Donate an item for the auction(s)
- Invite your friends and family to our event(s)
- Call 209-524-6818 to find out what is needed most!
- Email Lidia Parman
How Can I volunteer?
Whether you have a few hours here and there or large blocks of time, we can use your help!
- Decorating committee
- Publicity committee
- Hospitality
- Food Committee
- Fashion Show
- Procurement volunteers
- Set-up and display of auction items
- Post-event Clean-up crews
- Catalog advertisement solicitor
- Raffle coordinator
- Volunteer coordinator
- Judging or closing auction tables the night of the event
- Office help
- Cataloging auction items as they come into the office
- Making posters for the intangible items and pieces too large to display
- Making phone calls
- Setting up for the event
- Banking personnel
How do I donate an auction item?
Please call the BASH office 209-524-6818 or email Lidia Parman and describe the item you would like to donate. We are always looking for new and innovative items such as:
- New tech and electronic equipment
- Vacation homes
- Unique clothing and accessories
- Gift certificates
- Garden and home décor
- Dinners, special parties, tickets to performances
- Frequent Flyer Miles
