What is it about leading a fundraiser’s auction that makes it so appealing?

Interacting with Sean and Bill, Veronica and Manny, Jason and Jessica (a theatre’s dream team) off stage, behind the scenes, sharing a common vision of providing this little theatre with the means to produce big, relevant and important works is so satisfying.

It’s my raison d’etre. In addition, it’s provided me a grand occasion to meet people in my broader San Diego community with whom I normally would not cross paths.

Wow! What I am experiencing through this fundraising process has far exceeded any expectation.

Like everyone these days, I’m a busy person with way too much on her plate. Besides being haunted by a daunting calendar, auction canvassing is time spent on activities that don’t directly increase my bottom line. Never mind that! More importantly, it compromises family time, which is primo to me. But being on this auction committee and having the opportunity to support something for which I passionately believe is just plain irresistible! I’m a sucker for a good time. That’s why I do it.

If I were tell you that this year’s Cygnet Gala to be held at The Prado in Balboa Park on Saturday April 24, 2010 will be its best yet, I would be telling the truth and nothing but.

The auction items that have been donated so far are unique, inventive, useful, and only acquired by bidding on them during the event’s silent or live auctions.

Need a new driver, putter, and bag stand? Callaway has donated them for this event. Interested in sharing an afternoon of wine tasting with Island Prime’s Chef Deborah Scott and Wine Director Maurice DiMarino and 8 of your friends? Or how about dinner for 6 guests with Sean and Bill, prepared by Sean, as Executive Chef? Ever dream about meeting The Phantom back stage in Vegas at this long running Andrew Lloyd Weber production? It could happen to you. And, of course, there are travel packages, just make sure you have some Campervan Insurance before you start traveling. They even have spa services, jewelry stores where they sell the best zegarki accessories, restaurant certificates, and in your home dinners provided by local chefs.

Now is a great time to join me, our incredible players, and other volunteers who are making this year’s event one that will be irresistible to everyone!

If you’d like to donate your time or an auction item, please email me at Lab4Us@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you See you at the Cabaret!