Fossil Ridge High School Announces Momentous Auction For The Panther Regiment

Online, September 17, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Keller, Texas - The Fossil Ridge High School Band Boosters announced today that they will hold the largest auction in the 15-year history of the school, rain or shine, on September 24, 2010 at 5:30, to benefit the Panther Regiment marching band. The fundraiser, which will encompass both an enormous silent auction, as well as an amazing live auction, will include more than 110 local corporate sponsors. The live auction will be professionally auctioneered by Terry Waters Auctioneering. The combined silent auction and live auction portions of the evening will total well over $13,500.00 in corporate donations. This event will be sure to have a powerful impact on the band as it makes a committed effort to attend this year's State competition.

The silent auction will consist of more than 65 local restaurants, and 20 additional local businesses, supporting the Panther Regiment band. The restaurants will span ten categories (to include 14 Pizza restaurants, four Italian restaurants, 17 American restaurants, six Delicatessens, six Asian restaurants, 10 Mexican restaurants, three Seafood restaurants, three Steakhouses, and other Keller favorites) and total more than $4,000.00.

The live auction will be composed of 10 packages; a personal Makeover package and nine local Weekend Getaway packages. The Makeover package is valued at over $1,300.00 and includes Zoom Tooth Whitening, Laser Treatment, Tanning, Hair Treatment (color , cut , and style), Manicure/Pedicure Combo, Spa Facial, and a three-month Gym Membership.

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The nine Weekend Getaway packages all include upscale hotel accommodations, high-end eating establishments and fun activities worth more than $3,800.00. Participating hotels include Four Seasons Resort and Club, Embassy Suites, Radisson, Marriott (Champions Circle, Residence Inn, Courtyard), and Hilton. Package activities include three golfing getaways, two romantic getaways, country concert tickets, an evening at the Opera (The Mikado), a Symphony Orchestra holiday concert, and a Broadway show (Evita).

Additional corporate donations include over $3,000.00 of diverse offerings comprised of a wine-tasting for ten, gift baskets, pet grooming, teeth whitening, hair cuts, psychic readings, childcare, manicures, edible arrangements, liquor, coffee, autographed books and many other items. Band Director, Mike Sisco, said: "We are very pleased to have an auction of this caliber held at Fossil Ridge High School. Our hope is that the community will come out to help support the hard-working kids in the Panther Regiment band."

This Fossil Ridge auction is the first Keller ISD fundraiser, in the history of the school district, to include over 100 corporate participants. Fossil Ridge Band Booster Board member, and Auction Committee Chair, Steve Wilson, said: "This event is a great opportunity for our community, and our corporate sponsors, to show their unwavering support for their local high school performers. The response of local businesses has been both overwhelming and awe-inspiring. We hope their generosity will be matched by the community and that they will come out and join us on September 24th." For a complete list of corporate participants, please visit the band's Website at www.fossilridgeband.com.

Fossil Ridge High School is part of the Keller Independent School District. The High School is located at 4101 Thompson Road, Keller, Texas 76244. The Fossil Ridge Panther Regiment is proudly supported by the Fossil Ridge Band Boosters; (804) 677-3442; fax (703) 889-5125; [email protected]; www.fossilridgeband.com.

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If you would like more information, or to schedule an interview with Steve Wilson, please call (804) 677-3442.

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