2016 Gala Committe

We are so excited to welcome our 2016 Gala Committee! Thank you for your time and energy to make this year's gala the most successful yet. Our Refrigerator Art Auction & Gala is our premier fundraising event. Proceeds from our gala support our enrichment programming and foreign language education and supply needs at our school. To find out more about our event, click here.

2016 Gala Committee

  13th Annual Refrigerator Art Auction & Gala

Blythe Craft (Uptown/Camp)
Brandon Ferguson (Westbank/Olivier)
Elena Countiss (Uptown/Camp)
Emily Thomas (CMO)
Dr. Erica Murray (Westbank/Olivier)
Holly Baker (Jefferson/Bunche)
Jessica Pedalino (Jefferson/Bunche)
Julie Gills (Jefferson/Bunche)
Leila Rodriguez (Community)
Lindsay Foret (Jefferson/Bunche)
Lucia Hammer (Uptown/Camp)
Melissa Montero (Uptown/Camp)
Rachael Swanson (Jefferson/Bunche)
Santiago Martin (Jefferson/Bunche)
Shannon Saavedra Apostol (Community)
Tiffani Brown-Banks (Uptown/Camp)
Urtzi Cosgaya (Jefferson/Bunche)
Wendy Pineda-Welch (Jefferson/Bunche)
Wendy Wiltz (Jefferson/Bunche)


Gala Volunteers:

Andy Baker (Jefferson/Bunche)
Karla Marcello (Jefferson/Bunche)

Shannon Fazande (Uptown/Camp)

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Want to get involved? 

Volunteering is a wonderful way to get involved, get to know your ISL community better, and make a direct and tangible difference at our school through its programming. To find out more about fundraising at ISL and the way your donations impact our programming, please click here.

Here are some ways you can help:

• Pre-Event:
  • Distribute Gala Material at campus meeting
  • Refer a business for an item donation or sponsorship
  • Donate a fridge door
  • Help with Auction Item Pick Up
  • Help with Auction Item Packaging at our office
  • Help us label Silent Auction packages for the Gala
• Day of Event:
  • Food Pick Up and Drop off at venue
  • Flower Pick Up and Drop off at venue
  • Fridge Art Auction Set Up- Event Day Art Installation
  • Sell Raffle Tickets at the Gala
• Any volunteer working 8 volunteer hours directly with the Department of Institutional Development (including 2 hours for on the morning of the Gala for set up, 2 hours during the Gala, and at least 4 hours pre-event) will receive a complimentary ticket to the Gala. Contact 504-229-4375 for additional questions or to sign up as a Gala Volunteer

For more information, visit our Volunteer Corner by clicking HERE.

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Refrigerator Doors We want old refrigerator doors! Local artists recycle old fridge doors into pieces of art for our Fridge Art Auction. If you or anyone you know has a fridge door your could donate, let us know! We want the door! We will accept any style, color, or type. You can call 504.229.4375 or email us development@isl-edu.org with any questions.

We invite you to join our Committee!

It's our 13th Annual Refrigerator Art Auction & Gala and we need your help!
Join our committee and help us make this another unforgettable night!
 

Inspired by “Carmen,”  French novel set in 1830’s Seville, 

Spain and Bizet's masterpiece- one of the most popular western operas, our Gala will be brought to life through live performances, music, dancing, food, and much more on this incredible evening! 
 

Interested in joining the committee or volunteering? Please send us an email or call 504.229.4375 by June 22, 2016. We will schedule only two planning meetings as a group, one in July 2016 and one in September 2016. Dates and information will be sent to the committee members once our committee is confirmed. We will announce our 2016 Gala Committee on June 27, 2016 and kick off the planning!

Gracias ~ Merci ~XieXie

Karla Marie Cochran
Director of Communications & Development

Megan Anderson
Development Representative

(504) 229-4375
development@isl-edu.org
www.isl-edu.org
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Save the Date: 13th Annual Refrigerator Art & Auction

We can't believe it is that time of year again when we start to prepare for our Gala! It is always an amazing evening full of wonderful performances, incredible food, music, and fun.

We invite you to join us again this year at our Fridge Art Gala 

Inspired by “Carmen,”  French novel set in 1830’s Seville, 

Spain and Bizet's masterpiece- one of the most popular 

western operas, our Gala will be brought to life through 

live performances, music, dancing, food, and much more

on this incredible evening! It’s not to be missed!

Save the Date:
Saturday, October 1, 2016

Join us at our Fridge Art Gala!