Kaleidoscope Auction - Stanley Clark School

45th Annual Kaleidoscope Dinner and Auction

Saturday, March 11, 2023 | Morris Park Country Club

Please join The Stanley Clark School for our annual gala and fundraiser, including a seated dinner and auction. In addition to celebrating our school community, we will present the inaugural Flora P. Clark Award to Mr. Jerry Hammes to celebrate his exemplary leadership and volunteerism.

Bid Now in the Silent Auction

The Silent Auction is now open and closes on Saturday, March 11 at 8:30 PM!

Silent Auction

Learn More or Become an Sponsor!

Bidding

Become a Sponsor

This not-to-be-missed event is the school's most significant community gathering and fundraiser, providing current-year operational support and easing the tuition contribution of qualified students.

The Stanley Clark School is an independent, co-educational school deeply rooted in the Michiana community for more than 60 years. We serve students in preschool through grade 8, providing excellent academic programs, exceptional faculty, character-enriching programs, and unparalleled opportunities in athletics and the fine and performing arts.

Please consider becoming a sponsor.

A contribution to our event will directly benefit your business by providing:

maximum visibility among parents, trustees, faculty, staff, and friends of the school
publicity on our auction webpage, electronic bidding devices, and social media event page

Learn about sponsorship opportunities below or contact Amanda Bontrager directly at abontrager@stanleyclark.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Donate an Auction Item

We invite you to consider donating an item to our silent auction - a vital part of the fundraising for the evening's event. Families are encouraged to big high and bid often in our auction, which always results in lots of fun and a little friendly competition. Every donation is welcome and appreciated, whether an experience package, gift card, physical item, or local business service. One of the best things about the auction is families often discover a new business or experience within the greater Michiana community to frequent again and again!

Item Donation Form

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Location

Dinner

We are delighted to provide a seated dinner for our 45th Annual Kaleidoscope!

Passed Hors D' Oeuvres:
Bruschetta, Meatballs, Bang Bang Shrimp, and Spring Roll

Dinner:
House salad and dinner rolls

Choice of the following:

6 oz Filet Steak served with Parmesan Garlic Whipped Potatoes

Provolone, Prosciutto and Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken topped with Basil Pesto and served with White Cheddar Whipped Potatoes

Blackened Salmon served with Pineapple and Citrus Salsa

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa

Dessert:
Assorted Mini Desserts

Attire

Childcare

Thank you to Growing Kids for generously providing childcare during Kaleidoscope once again this year!

Growing Kids Learning Center is among the premier child care facilities in the South Bend area. Childcare will be provided free of charge at their State Road 23 and Douglas Road location for those attending Kaleidoscope. Pre-registration is required and must be made by Monday, March 6.

Learn more and register now.

Thank you to our 2023 Kaleidoscope Sponsors!

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About the Event

This annual celebration and fundraising event is held each spring and features food, community, and both a live and silent auction. Your generous support of this event helps provide the funding needed to maintain the quality education and community for which The Stanley Clark School is known.

The goals for this year's event are to:

Encourage our Clark community to enjoy a fun-filled evening with friends as we celebrate The Stanley Clark School.
Support the exemplary education value The Stanley Clark School continues to deliver.
Recognize and thank those who have contributed time, treasure and talent to make Kaleidoscope a success!

The History of Kaleidoscope

The History of Kaleidoscope

As the story goes, in the late 1970s, Parents' Association President and current parent Carmen Murphy attended a benefit dinner in St. Louis. She thought it would be a wonderful idea to introduce to her children's school as a fundraising idea. Until then, the school had run a garage sale to earn funds to supplement revenue. So in the 1978/79 school year, the first Stanley Clark Dinner Auction (in fact, the first dinner auction in the Michiana area) was held at Century Center in downtown South Bend and was chaired by Geraldine (Jerry) Green. The goal for the evening was to raise $10,000 for the school. To everyone's surprise and delight, they more than doubled that goal, raising $30,000! In the years following the inaugural dinner auction, a school-wide competition was held to find the perfect name for this new fundraising opportunity. Students submitted ideas for the event name, and a vote was taken - Kaleidoscope became the name.

Since then, Kaleidoscope has grown to include alumni, parents of alumni, current parents and grandparents, faculty and staff, and local businesses, all in celebration of The Stanley Clark School. This event has also grown to be our biggest fundraiser of the year. Your generous support of this event helps provide the funding needed to maintain the quality education and community for which The Stanley Clark School is known.

Thank you to our Dinner Committee!

Kavita Venkatesh and Sunjay Agtey '97

The Brotherson Family

Quynh and Nathan Dew

Jenni and Patrick Fitzgerald

Beth and Mike '82 Garatoni

Katie and Troy James

Micki and Scott Kidder

Tricia and Dan Luck

Ashley Martin '99

Kristin and Scott Mereness

Megan and Andy Pocock

Katie Berlent and Steve Richter '00

Swank Family and JWAS Foundation

Anita and Clint Thompson

Katie and Brad Toothaker