The Stafford PTO dinner and silent auction was fun for all

Posted February 8, 2010 12:00pm Stafford Elementary School

Image: Raising money for the Stafford Elementary Play Day — Monies raised during the Stafford Elementary PTO dinner and silent auction will go toward the school’s “Play Day” at the end of the year. — Raising money for the Stafford Elementary Play Day — Monies raised during the Stafford Elementary PTO dinner and silent auction will go toward the school’s “Play Day” at the end of the year. (Barry Byers)

The Stafford Elementary PTO had its annual dinner and silent auction Friday, January 22. The venue for this annual event was the Stafford Elementary Cafeteria and the entire community was invited.

The meal included two tacos with rice and beans and was served with iced tea and a homemade dessert. At $5 per plate for adults, $3 per plate for students and over 20 items in the silent auction, the Stafford Elementary PTO took in $1235.00.

Monies raised at the event will go towards the “Stafford Elementary Play Day” that will be held at the end of the school year. The Stafford Elementary PTO appreciates everyone’s support during the dinner and throughout the remainder of the school year.

The PTO wishes to thank each Stafford Elementary class and their parents for donating gift baskets for the silent auction. Also, the PTO thanks the teachers for donating their time and helping to prepare the desserts and serve the meals.

A special thanks goes out to the businesses and individuals that donated prizes for the silent action as well:

Italy Dry Cleaners – Western plate
John Droll – NBA All-Star practice tickets
McGraw Clark – 11×14 Portrait
Rock Tenn – Mavs tickets & parking pass
Sears – BBQ tool set
Scarborough Fair – Tickets
Lanelle Riddle – Quilt
Linda Doherty – T-shirt & necklace
Angie Janek – Necklace on Teddy Bear

PTO officers are:
Darlene McBride, President
DeeDee Hamilton, Treasurer
Andrea Hooker, Vice President
Jenna Chambers, Secretary

I need backup… — Addy Mathers, the daughter of April and Jody Mathers, radios for backup at the PTO dinner and silent auction. (Barry Byers)

Supporting the PTO — A good meal for a good cause as Jody Mathers and his daughter Addy sit and chat with Curtis Riddle and his son Clay. (Barry Byers)

Gotcha! — Italyneotribune.com photographer Barry Byers gets captured taking one dessert too many at the PTO dinner and silent auction. (Clay Riddle)

Licking the competition — Instead of bidding on the giant candy basket, these two decided that licking the lollipops would detour interest from outside bidders. (Barry Byers)

Patrick Anderson — As a member of the IISD Support Services, Patrick Anderson helps events at Stafford Elementary run smoothly. (Barry Byers)

Family event — Virginia Stephens is accompanied by her dad at the PTO dinner and silent auction. (Barry Byers)

What’s this item? — Mrs. Maevers, on the right, explains the items available for bidding during the silent auction. (Barry Byers)

Service with a smile — DeeDee Hamilton and Darlene McBride offer service with a smile during the Stafford Elementary PTO dinner and silent auction. (Barry Byers)