The Journal

All hands on deck! We'll have about 350 guests joining us in our tropic island nest, when "A 3 Hour Tour" sets sail on May 2, 2009! We'll dance, dine, and bid on fabulous auction items as we do our very best to make the others comfortable in our tropic island nest. Last year's event sold out, so get ready... This south seas island adventure is going to be big! We'll need all seven stranded castaways here to entertain our visitors!

Gilligan, know you're planning on mixing monster Mai-Tais. As for your special "Blue Volcanoes" - be careful with that one, Little Buddy! And try not to let them erupt on anyone this time, would you?

The Professor tells me that about 50% of the tables are already spoken for! If you know anyone who wants to sponsor a table or "Captain their own", they'd better get into the Development Office with a check, quick!

Mr. and Mrs. Howell are thrilled to let people experience the life of a millionaire at the "Lovey & Thurston Howell III" sponsorship tables. At that level, and my own "Captain's Table" level, our guests will actually get to pick out the location of their table! Let's hope they get in there early and choose a table near all the action!

Ginger is gushing about the glamorous options of her "Movie Star" level, where guests have the option of inviting 8 guests or underwriting tickets for 10 faculty!

Little Buddy, you won't believe it, but my "Captain's Table" perks are even being added to the "Captain Your Own Crew" level!  This includes premium bar service and valet, as well as program recognition. Tell ‘em to click on the "Sponsorship Letter" link to read about all the tropical temptations at each level!

Mary Ann says her "Professor & Mary Ann" level is the most popular so far. She's mailing invitations over spring break, around April 3. So she wants me to remind everyone that the RSVP deadline is April 17! 

Don't miss the boat! Tell everyone to download and mail their reply card now, or call the Development Office at (805) 969-7732 x113 today!