FUNdraisers Planned for Conference & Worlds

By Robyn Bentley-Graham, CAE ISIA Education Foundation Secretary

Conference Auctions

Beginning this month, the ISIA Education Foundation (ISIAEF) is providing a number of opportunities for industry members to have fun while also supporting invaluable foundation programs, including the annual scholarship awards. Once again, the foundation will host

its popular silent and live auctions during conference week, May 31 – June 4. Be sure to check out auction items on display during conference registration and the ISI Awards Dinner. A silent auction for a variety of items

will begin at the opening of the trade show Tursday, June 2. Attendees will also have the opportunity to bid on one large ticket item at the start of the ISI Awards Dinner. Individuals or vendors interested in

donating items for the auctions should contact Jamie Baringer at jbaring@bgsu.edu.

Worlds Benefit Show

Te ISIAEF show committee is pleased to announce that the “the Gold girls” will be the featured skaters of this year’s Benefit on Ice Show Friday, July 29, during Worlds week at Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minn. At the U.S. Figure Skating Champion- ships in January, the sisters made history as the first set of twins competing in the ladies senior circuit since 2003. For both girls, it was a fairytale come true — Gracie, an Olympian, earned her second U.S. champion title, and Carly was thrilled to qualify for nationals. As seating is limited, this year’s event is

sure to sell out in advance. Ticket pricing is as follows:

• VIP Admission: Includes Show and Autograph Session - $45 in advance, prior to July 18. A limited number of

tickets available. Includes an exclusive meet-and-greet autograph session following the show. Note that all chaperones must purchase a VIP ticket as well.

• General Admission: Show ONLY, Autograph Session not included - $24 in advance, prior to July 18. ($30 at Worlds registration if not sold out.)

• Group/Team General Admission: Show ONLY, Autograph Session not included - $20 group sales in advance; 10 or more tickets through the ISI office prior to July 18. One member of the group/team must purchase and distribute.

Te foundation will sell “Skate with

the Stars” raffle tickets during Worlds; two lucky competitors will win the opportunity to skate in the benefit show. Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase online in advance. Tose buying tickets online will receive a bonus ticket, offering an additional chance to win! For information, visit skateisi.org/worlds. All net proceeds from conference and Worlds fundraisers support the ISIA Education Foundation Scholarship Fund. Scholarship winners receive their awards at the annual benefit show. If interested in making a donation, contact isiaef@skateisi.org.

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