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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about VASJ's Continue the Dream gala? Take a look at our FAQs below.
When does the event take place?
Continue the Dream will be held on Saturday, April 22 in the VASJ Gymnasium. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
No need to wait until the gala to start bidding! The Silent Auction will open online at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 20. Learn more at vasjgala.givesmart.com.
What is the dress code?
The dress code for this year's gala is cocktail attire.
Where do I park?
Parking will be available in the VASJ parking lot. Due to ongoing construction at the school, overflow parking will be available next door at University Hospitals Euclid Health Center and Cleveland Clinic the night of the gala.
Shuttles will be available to transport people to and from the school. Shuttle service will start at 5 p.m. Shuttles will also be available to take you back to your vehicles at the end of the evening. Please look for the shuttle pickup signs.
The turnaround in front of the school will be reserved for handicapped parking. These guests may enter through the main doors in the front of the building. Volunteers will direct you to the elevator for easy access into the Gym.
Parking attendants will be available the night of the gala to help direct traffic. We also recommend carpooling when possible to make transportation easier.
Please note that East 185th Street is north-bound only when leaving the school.
Click here to view a parking map.
Thank you for your patience!
Where do I go when I arrive?
Please enter through the main Gym entrance on East 185th Street. When arriving, please stop at the check-in tables in the lobby before proceeding to the Gym.
Where do I sit for dinner?
When you check in at the event, you'll be given your seating assignment. This is not an open seating event. Because the event is sold out, a great deal of effort has been made to accomodate all of our guests. We ask for your cooperation regarding your seat assignment.
Once you are checked in, you can reference your table number under the "My Info" tab within your GiveSmart account.
How will the Silent Auction work?
VASJ is excited to partner with GiveSmart for this year’s online Silent Auction! Guests will be able to place bids online using their smartphone, tablet, or computer starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 20. Bidding volunteers will be available throughout the night of the gala to assist with the bidding process if you have any questions. The Silent Auction will close around 9:30 p.m. on April 22.
How it works:- Go to vasjgala.givesmart.com or text vasjgala to 76278. Sign in to your existing account, or register a new account.
- After signing into your account, click the “View Auction Items” button to browse the Silent Auction. Choose from the many great items you would like to bid on.
- Place your online bid on a selected item, with an option of setting a maximum bid.
- You will be notified on your smartphone if you have been outbid so that you can bid again.
- Checkout stations will be open in the VASJ Gym at the end of the night. Make checkout quick and easy! Enter your credit card information upon registering on GiveSmart.
All bidding in the Silent Auction must be done by smartphone or tablet or with a bidding assistant at the venue. Happy bidding!
Do I need to bring my phone?
Yes, to participate in our Silent Auction, you must have access to a smartphone or tablet. While we will have charging stations available in the Gym, please arrive with your phone or tablet fully charged.
Where do proceeds go?
Our annual Continue the Dream gala directly supports the school’s important mission of helping students grow spiritually, academically and personally. Funds raised the night of the gala will directly benefit our students and help ensure they can continue to receive a quality, Catholic education at VASJ that’s rooted in Ursuline and Marianist traditions. By supporting the gala, you’ll play a role in helping us transform our students’ lives through faith and academic excellence.
Who is the chair couple?
We are honored to have John ‘59 and Linda Storey serve as this year’s gala chair couple!
Coach Storey has taken on myriad roles at VASJ. He served as head wrestling coach for 28 years, guiding the Vikings to more than 200 dual meet victories. He worked as the school’s athletic director from 1988-1990 and served two stints as the head football coach. Storey has also assisted with alumni relations and special advancement initiatives within the school. The Storeys live in Mentor. The couple has four children, John ‘84, Richard ‘85, Kelley ‘89 and Catherine ‘90, 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Who is the emcee?
Former FOX 8 sports anchor John Telich will serve as emcee of the school's Continue the Dream gala on Saturday, April 22. Telich spent more than four decades as a sportscaster at FOX 8 News in Cleveland before retiring last year. An 11-time Emmy winner, Telich covered the highs and lows of Cleveland sports over the decades.
More questions? Please email advancement@vasj.com.
