Howdy!” from Camp Karakey!

It’s high time we saddle up for the Regis Wild West Round-up!

This year we are traveling into the era of the Wild West. Imagine entering Old Tucson or Dodge City for an evening of entertainment and socializing with friends and neighbors. Dress to blend in with the cowboys or “dress to the nines,” it is all up to you. Just remember to obey the Cowboy Code and “Remove your guns before sittin’ at the dining table.” and “Never pass anyone on the trail without sayin’ ‘Howdy.’”
Our dedicated gift committee is feverishly acquiring hundreds of items for your bidding pleasure. If you have an item you would like to donate, please contact Tami Brentano at 503-769-6961 or Debbie Beitel at 503-769-2585.
The solicitation committee volunteers will be calling soon to ask for a donation. Put on your thinking caps and be ready for their call. To be included in the catalog, all donations must be confirmed by August 31, 2010. This sounds early, but there is much behind-the-scenes work in producing the catalog and time is of the essence. If you would like to contact the solicitation committee, please call Kelly Alley at 503-769-1188 or Tracie McGill at 503-769-6557.
The “chuck wagon” committee will scout out the best flavors of the west for your taste buds, promising a variety of appetizers followed by a hearty meal and scrumptious dessert. As always, the “Saloon” will be well stocked and ready to quench your thirst after the long ride into town.
If you have room in your stable for a “BRAND NEW CAR” be sure to get your raffle ticket. This year we have a 2010 Chevy Malibu that you can take home to your ranch. Ticket prices are $100 per chance and only 500 tickets will be sold. To purchase your raffle tickets, contact Joe and Leslie Usselman at 503-767-2562 or Gay Frank at 503-769-6243. Watch for the car in the Stayton 4th of July parade. Better yet, join Regis students and athletes walking with the car on the parade route and toss candy to the spectators. Kids and adults are welcome! Bring a bottle of water and your sunscreen and meet in the Regis parking lot at 3:30 on the 4th. You can dress up in red, white and blue or your favorite Regis attire, or pull on your cowboy boots and show your Wild West spirit. Also, look for the car to be on display during the summer at Regis and around town at community events. Thank you, Power Auto Group, for generously donating the car.
We invite everyone to be involved in the auction. Let us count the ways.... Attend as a guest, purchase car raffle tickets, donate items, volunteer to help the night of the auction and/or prior to auction night. Choose one option or choose them all. This is our family’s fifth year with the Regis Auction. We look back on each year with fond memories, and always look forward to the next. The satisfaction from helping to sustain Catholic education in our community cannot be expressed in words.
Someone from the various committees will be calling for your help over the next couple of months. Please share your time and talents with them as we all work together to make this year’s auction another successful event. It is because of that spirit of generosity from the community and families that the auction has taken place every year for over 30 years. Let’s keep up the good work and saddle up for another memorable Regis Auction.

We’ll be seeing you – Saturday, October 16th, 2010 at the Regis Wild West Round-up!

George & Chrissy Karakay
2010 Auction Chairs
503-767-4116 /Email Us