On behalf of the committee, we would like to offer our profuse thanks to everyone who played a part in making last Friday evening’s Dream Auction in the clubhouse such a success.
The initial target for fundraising was €11,000 and, while there may be a few adjustments here and there, it looks likely the event has raised in excess of €15,000, an amount that will go a huge way to helping up replace our pitches in the coming year or two.
There are a huge number of thank yous to make after such a successful night. First of all, the club owes a debt of gratitude to John Findlater who co-ordinated the event from the outset.
He turned out to numerous club games and events at all levels to promote the event, contacted all members across a range of mediums and generally made sure every box was ticked and as many people as possible were aware and supported the Auction.
His brother in arms from the Ballycorus crew was Simon Walker who,produced the superb quality brochure, posters and flyers, a true professional touch.
On the night, Lisney’s David Bewley was a superb auctioneer, keeping us entertained and squeezing the most bids possible out of some of the items.
Fiona Darling decorated the clubhouse while Derek Kelly and Rachel Sterling made sure everyone was well fed and watered. Tony Nicholson and Barbara Snow had the onerous task of tallying the bids and did a superb job of keeping up despite the incredible pace.
Next, there were all of you who either bid or donated Dreams. From our spreadsheet, 93 lots were donated with over 50 people lucky enough to make purchases while we also received four donations from club members who could not be there in person but wanted to support the club.
We would also like to thank the advertisers in the brochure and really encourage you support these companies in the future due to their support and connections to the club!
Ed Sports – http://edsports.ie/
Christie Solicitors – http://www.solicitorsonline.ie/Christie-&-Co-Solicitors-3-Richview-Office-pk.-Clonskeagh-14,-D14-solicitors-6692.html
Carl School of Motoring – http://carlsom.ie/
Debbie Allen School of Dance – http://www.debbieallenschoolofdance.net/
Nichols Funeral Directors – http://www.nichols.ie/
Carrickmines Golf Club – http://carrickminesgolfclub.ie/
ECI JCB – http://www.ecijcb.ie/
Dublin Taxi Transfers – http://www.dublintaxitransfers.ie/
Kepak – http://www.kepak.com/web/guest/profile
Lisney – http://www.lisney.com/
Whitney Moore Solicitors – http://whitneymoore.ie/
Irish Hockey Photographers – http://irishhockeyphotographers.zenfolio.com/
Clubs only exist because of their members and this event is evidence of how well supported the club is. We have ambitious plans for this season and this will certainly be a huge help in us achieving our targets and beyond.
A heartfelt thanks once again,
Stephen Findlater and Siobhan Madeley
