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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 30 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 28. Learn more at vasjgala.givesmart.com.
Do I need to register for this event?
Yes! All guests must preregister online for Continue the Dream. Both individual tickets and reserved tables are available. Registration deadline is Friday, April 22. Visit vasj.com/continuethedream to purchase tickets.
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 30. 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 at 9 p.m. on April 30.
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!
What's on the menu?
AVI Foodsystems is preparing a delicious menu for our guests!
Hors d'oeuvres:- Artisan cheese and charcuterie board
- Assorted mini chicken and waffle sliders
- Steak flatbread
- Mini pierogi bar
Salad:- Strawberry and candied kumquat salad with a white balsamic vinaigrette
Entrees:- Seared filet with bourbon bacon marmalade
- Roasted pork loin stuffed with macerated cherries and topped with bourbon butter sauce
- Herb crusted salmon served with lemon dill compound butter
- Eggplant rollatini stuffed with seasoned mushrooms, caramelized onions and herbed boursin, topped with fresh arugula and fire-roasted tomato sauce
Dessert:- Assorted dessert cups
Late night snacks:- Assorted flavored popcorn bags
- Hot pretzels with cheese sauce
- Assorted calzones
- Honey BBQ meatballs
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 emcee?
Former FOX 8 sports anchor John Telich will serve as emcee of the school's Continue the Dream gala on Saturday, April 30. Telich spent more than four decades as a sportscaster at FOX 8 News in Cleveland before retiring earlier this year. An 11-time Emmy winner, Telich covered the highs and lows of Cleveland sports over the decades.
Will there be entertainment?
We’re excited to announce that Rock Radio will be the featured entertainment during our Continue the Dream gala!
Rock Radio is an Ohio-based cover band playing rock radio favorites from the '60s through the '90s. VASJ's very own Fine Arts teacher Wally Spisak is a member of the band!
More questions? Please email advancement@vasj.com or call 216-481-8414 ext. 259.
