Dear Cleveland Community,

As we shared last week, the PTA and Foundation have jointly decided to cancel this year's auction due to a lack of volunteers, news which disappointed and surprised many. We think it is important for you to understand why this happened and know what you can do if you would like to see an auction or alternative party in the future.

Several calls for volunteers were made over the course of the school year and unfortunately, few people stepped up to volunteer for the auction committee. Without enough people to put on this large event, it was deemed unrealistic to hold the auction. As stated in the announcement on January 15, “It's important to note, no one person or group is at fault, nor is it for lack of trying.”

What can you do? Volunteer! The PTA and Foundation are both in desperate need of volunteers to round out our boards and to head committees such as those for the Auction, Fundraising and Programming. Don’t want to join the board? Sign up to be on a committee and help shape events that the community can attend to support our school. Contact Amy at chsptapdx@gmail.com or Christina at cmarcoules@comcast.net

In the meantime, we are regrouping and our teams are committed to finding ways to build community and raise funds for our two organizations in order to help support CHS in the year ahead. Here are some alternative ways to financially support the CHS PTA and Foundation.

1) Save the date - Saturday, April 11 - and join us for a Spring Fling at Carvlin Hall, St. Philip Neri Church. Tickets are just $10 and the event will feature an evening of live music, laugh out loud comedy, delicious food, and refreshing drinks.

2) Host a buy-in party (and/or sign up to go to one once they are announced!)

3) Can't attend an event but want to pay it forward for next year? Make a donation to the PTA & Foundation.

4) Want to go to Hawaii? Purchase a raffle ticket for $20 online here. Only 500 will be sold!

In short, please consider volunteering, and if you can’t volunteer, consider donating to the PTA and Foundation, and if you can’t donate, ask your place of business or family to donate. Every little bit helps and is appreciated.

We hope to bring back the auction next year, as it is a most important fundraising event. But we can only do it with your help. Thank you to all those who have stepped in to show support as we navigate this challenging decision.

Go Warriors!

Amy Lewin & Christina Marcoules