Date/Time
5/12/2016 - 5/13/2016
Event Registration
Event Type(s)
Member Event
Chamber Event
Chamber Event
Event Description
It’s that time of the year again to make plans for the Marion 2016 Friends For Life Graduation Spree, Thursday, May 12, 2016, a drug- and alcohol-free environment for the graduating seniors and their guests.
Location
Contact Person
Dalus Ben Avi
(phone: 618-997-6311)
(phone: 618-997-6311)
Details
It’s that time of the year again to make plans for the Marion 2016 Friends For Life Graduation Spree, Thursday, May 12, 2016, a drug- and alcohol-free environment for the graduating seniors and their guests. The cost to provide this event last year was more than $10,000 with the average cost being more than $40 per student. This year we expect more than 300 seniors, their guests and chaperones to attend the event.
Marion Grad Spree would not be possible without the help of our Chamber and community members. We are writing to you today to request donations of funds to help cover the cost of the event and door prize items to giveaway to seniors throughout the night. Any item you can donate will help make this a memorable evening for the seniors.
For businesses and individuals, we have the following sponsorship levels available: Silver-$250, Gold-$500, and Platinum-$1000 or more. Of course, any amount is appreciated. We will honor our Gold & Platinum Sponsors by including their name and link to their Web site in Grad Spree promotional materials, on our website, newsletter and email blasts. A donation statement for your taxes is available upon request. To make a donation, click here, call the Chamber at 997-6311 or e-mail the Chamber at director@marionillinois.com.
Volunteers are also needed for Grad Spree. Last year, more than 30 people volunteered to chaperone this annual event. We are anticipating needing at least 30 chaperones again this year. Any time you can volunteer will help make this a memorable evening for the seniors and their guests. Grad Spree will be held from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. on May 12. Chaperons are needed from 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. Individuals may sign up to supervise the graduates and their guests all night (9 p.m. report to The HUB, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. at The HUB, 2-2:30 on bus to SI Bowl, 2:30-4:30 a.m. at SI Bowl, 4:30-5 a.m. on bus to The HUB, 5-5:30 a.m. at The HUB), during signup (9-11 p.m. at The HUB), at The HUB only (9 p.m. - 2:30 a.m) or at SI Bowl only (2 - 5 a.m. at SI Bowl). To sign up to volunteer, click here, download and fill out this form, call the Chamber at 997-6311 or e-mail the Chamber at director@marionillinois.com.
All seniors who register by April 22 are guaranteed a Grad Spree t-shirt. The FINAL DEADLINE for seniors to register for Grad Spree is May 9. If for any reason you must leave early that night, your parent/guardian must personally bring a written note to the Chamber Office no later than 4 p.m. on May 4 and be the person who will pick you up. Only your parents will be allowed to pick you up if you leave early. For graduating seniors in need of a registration form to attend Grad Spree, click here. Only graduating seniors (and their guests) may attend Grad Spree. Also:
Thank you in advance for your generosity and continued support,
Matt Carnaghi, Harness Digital Marketing Dalus Ben Avi, Executive Director
Grad Spree Committee Chairman Marion Chamber of Commerce
Please make your check payable to “Marion Chamber of Commerce Foundation” and mail it today to:
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Attn: Graduation Spree
P.O. Box 307
Marion, IL 62959
Marion Grad Spree would not be possible without the help of our Chamber and community members. We are writing to you today to request donations of funds to help cover the cost of the event and door prize items to giveaway to seniors throughout the night. Any item you can donate will help make this a memorable evening for the seniors.
For businesses and individuals, we have the following sponsorship levels available: Silver-$250, Gold-$500, and Platinum-$1000 or more. Of course, any amount is appreciated. We will honor our Gold & Platinum Sponsors by including their name and link to their Web site in Grad Spree promotional materials, on our website, newsletter and email blasts. A donation statement for your taxes is available upon request. To make a donation, click here, call the Chamber at 997-6311 or e-mail the Chamber at director@marionillinois.com.
Volunteers are also needed for Grad Spree. Last year, more than 30 people volunteered to chaperone this annual event. We are anticipating needing at least 30 chaperones again this year. Any time you can volunteer will help make this a memorable evening for the seniors and their guests. Grad Spree will be held from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. on May 12. Chaperons are needed from 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. Individuals may sign up to supervise the graduates and their guests all night (9 p.m. report to The HUB, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. at The HUB, 2-2:30 on bus to SI Bowl, 2:30-4:30 a.m. at SI Bowl, 4:30-5 a.m. on bus to The HUB, 5-5:30 a.m. at The HUB), during signup (9-11 p.m. at The HUB), at The HUB only (9 p.m. - 2:30 a.m) or at SI Bowl only (2 - 5 a.m. at SI Bowl). To sign up to volunteer, click here, download and fill out this form, call the Chamber at 997-6311 or e-mail the Chamber at director@marionillinois.com.
All seniors who register by April 22 are guaranteed a Grad Spree t-shirt. The FINAL DEADLINE for seniors to register for Grad Spree is May 9. If for any reason you must leave early that night, your parent/guardian must personally bring a written note to the Chamber Office no later than 4 p.m. on May 4 and be the person who will pick you up. Only your parents will be allowed to pick you up if you leave early. For graduating seniors in need of a registration form to attend Grad Spree, click here. Only graduating seniors (and their guests) may attend Grad Spree. Also:
- Seniors must sign up in advance for you and your guest.
- There is a $10 charge at time of sign up for guest. There are no refunds.
- Guest minimum age is Freshman status 15-16 school year and maximum age is 21.
- ALL information on the registration form must be filled out for you AND your guest.
- If your guest should change, you must notify the Chamber Office by May 9.
- This is a drug-free and alcohol-free event.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and continued support,
Matt Carnaghi, Harness Digital Marketing Dalus Ben Avi, Executive Director
Grad Spree Committee Chairman Marion Chamber of Commerce
Please make your check payable to “Marion Chamber of Commerce Foundation” and mail it today to:
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Attn: Graduation Spree
P.O. Box 307
Marion, IL 62959
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