That was Friends of Kuemper Ball co-chair, Kelly Foley, unveiling the 2016 theme for the very first time last night (Wednesday) at their annual kick-off event. Foley said the students, faculty and Kuemper family are all Olympiads that should be celebrated and this theme will give them the opportunity to do that from now until the 32nd-annual ball on Saturday, April 30.
This year’s chair couples: Scott & Kayla Venner; Jeff & Dawn Koster; Kelly & Brenda Foley; and Mark & Melanie Bauer have been planning and coordinator this year’s event since the day after the 2015 Kuemper Ball on May 2. The team said, when something isn’t broken there is no need to fix it, so popular fundraising events such as Pianapalooza and the Ag, vehicle and general raffles will remain. Kayla Venner said they did want to put their stamp on it, so they added a new fundraiser last fall with an Okoboji cruise for over 100 people. The evening was spent rallying committee chairs that work with the team to put on this major fundraising event. Venner said the pride in their school system is clearly evident with the enthusiasm shown by the volunteers.
Foley and Venner said with the strong support of area businesses and residents the ball continues to be a success, raising $628,087 in 2015 that was used to support the Kuemper system through the general operating fund, marketing and recruitment, tuition assistance, student information software and much more. A full listing of raffle prizes can be found below.
Kuemper Ball Raffle – $10/Chance
Money donated towards the Kuemper Ball Raffle
WILL be credited to the donor’s contribution level.
- Family Golf Membership – Carroll Country Club
- $2,000 Travel Voucher– in part by Town & Country Travel
- Summer Spruce Up! Paint Supplies – Sherwin Williams AND 20 Hours of Painting Service– Mike McCarty
- 12 month All-Inclusive Membership & Hot Yoga – Platinum Fitness
- $500 Cash– Templeton Hardware, Glen & Mary Ann Riesselman
- $500 In-Store Credit – Sound and Service, Jacki Montgomery
- $500 Tuition or Scrip – Kuemper Catholic Students
- 12 Month All-Inclusive Membership – Anytime Fitness
- $50 Gas Card– Reiling’s 71 South AND 12 Rounds of Golf with Cart Rental– Breda Golf Club, Carroll Muni
- Remote Start – Sounds & Service, Jacki Montgomery
- $350 Gift Card – Computer Concepts of Iowa, Adam Schweers
- Family Sitting Plus 20 x 24 Portrait – Niceswanger Photography, Eric & Janel Niceswanger
- Carroll Boutique Shopping Experience – We the Dreamerz, Top Loft, and Every Woman’s Boutique
- Family 20 x 24 Custom Family Portrait – Sundermann Photography, Jacob Fiscus
- A ‘Knight’ of Memories in Des Moines – Quality Inn & Restaurant Gift Cards – Jeff Bruning, Scott Alongi, Kent Middendorf
- $150 Sparky’s One Stop Gift Card, King’s Pointe Water Park Passes for 4 AND $50 Certificate Sac County Cattleman Company
- $200 gas card – Carroll Country Stores and $50 Mac’s gift card – Chico & Todd Kanne
- $250 Tuition or Scrip– Kuemper Catholic Students
- Fundamentals 1-1 and 2 months of free class – CrossFit Carroll, Brian Bellinghausen
- Full Auto Detail– Riesberg Auto Detailing, John Riesberg
- $100 Grocery Giveaway – HyVee
- $100 Grocery Giveaway – Fareway
- $50 Dog S’Paw Certificate AND $50 Pet Nanny Certificate
Vehicle Raffle – $100/Chance
Money donated towards the Vehicle Raffle
WILL NOT be credited to the donor’s contribution level.
Names of purchasers WILL be included
in the ball booklet unless they indicate otherwise.
Local dealerships were given the opportunity to participate. Due to advertising efforts put forth, each dealership was asked to make a minimum donation.
Six dealerships chose to participate:
Adams Motors, Champion Ford, Macke Motors,
Motor Inn of Carroll, Team Ford and Wittrock Motors.
Although specific vehicles are highlighted on the ticket; the winner will be able to purchase any vehicle of their choice from one of the five dealers listed above. The winner will receive a voucher for $20,000. The winner has the option to upgrade and they will be responsible for taxes, title, registration, license, and insurance.
Winning ticket for the Vehicle Raffle will be drawn during the Kuemper Ball on April 30, 2016.
Need NOT be present to win.
Ag Raffle – $50/Chance
Money donated towards the Ag Raffle
WILL NOT be credited to the donor’s contribution level.
Names of purchasers WILL be included
in the ball booklet unless they indicate otherwise.
Local agriculture dealerships were given the opportunity to participate. Due to advertising efforts put forth, each dealership was asked to make a minimum donation.
Four dealerships chose to participate:
Haley Equipment Inc., Rueter’s, Schenkelberg Implement, Olsen’s Outdoor Power
Four specific vehicles are identified on the ticket; however, the winner will be able to purchase the items/services of their choice from one of the five dealers listed above. The winner will receive a voucher for $10,000. The winner has the option to upgrade and they will be responsible for taxes, title, registration, license, and insurance.
Winning ticket for the Ag Raffle will be drawn during the Kuemper Ball on April 30, 2016.
Need NOT be present to win.
