It’s an exciting year for the
Weston Boosters as 2018 marks its 75th anniversary! As the 75th anniversary is traditionally designated as a “diamond” year, the Boosters is bringing the bling to its annual fall fundraiser, “The Denim and Diamonds Bash,” which will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 7-11 p.m. at the Weston Recreation Center in
Weston, MA. It promises to be an evening filled with sparkle, dazzle, and lots of fun for all! But before getting into the details of the Bash, here are a few historic and impressive facts about the non-profit, all-volunteer organization that you might not know.
Founded in 1943, the Weston Boosters originally began as a group of parents and students who wrote letters to the 500+ boys, 9 girls, and three Weston teachers serving in World War II. These letters provided town news and reports of high school sports and gave an indescribable “boost” to those serving in the war. Weston parents and students met weekly to send out these letters, and when the war was over, the “Boosters” held a celebration to honor the Weston veterans upon their return. Ever since then, the Boosters has been fostering positive community involvement and generating awareness, enthusiasm and financial support for Weston’s athletic facilities and student-athlete programs.
Through its annual fall fundraising event, spring outreach campaign, and apparel sales, the Boosters has consistently been able to generate funding for equipment, coaching aids, uniforms, supplies, transportation, and other items for Weston High School and Middle School sports - a total of 24 programs in all. The cost of these items go beyond what can be covered by the usual school budget process, but their presence makes a decided difference in the district’s ability to offer top athletic programs to its students.
In 2016 and 2017, the Boosters raised approximately $65,000. With that amount of fundraising, the non-profit organization was able to double its funding for college scholarships last year plus fund field wraps for Field 1 and Proctor Field, purchase a new electronic scoreboard for Field 1 and new scoreboard tables for basketball and volleyball, help cover funding for the ski team, sport-specific clinics and equipment - to name just a few of the contributions.
And this brings us back to the “Denim and Diamonds Bash” Fall Fundraiser. The Bash is a special celebration - not only because it marks the Booster’s 75th Diamond Anniversary, but also because it offers incredibly exciting auction items and opportunities that will allow the non-profit to continue to significantly support the Weston schools’ athletic programs. In addition,
AM DePrisco Jewelers in
Wellesley, MA has very generously donated a Diamonds by the Yard necklace for an opportunity draw to raise funds. The necklace is an 18 karat, white gold necklace with 1.00 carat total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds. Valued at $2,450, the necklace will be drawn out of a pool of only one hundred opportunity draws!
There will also be a chance to bid on and potentially win some fantastic live auction items, including:
- A Nantucket weekend getaway for 2 with hotel as well as golfing and fishing excursions
- A Celtics package with 4 tickets and 6 hours of limo service
- A custom-framed and signed Rob Gronkowski Patriots jersey
- 2 sets of 4 front-row seats and parking for the 2019 Weston High School Graduation Ceremony
- A 5-course Italian gourmet dinner plus wine for 10 at the home of a well-known Weston Restaurant Developer
There will also be two other opportunity draw packages – a Yeti cooler for him and a Lululemon bag for her – complete with spa-service and exercise pack gift cards, grilling tools and sauces, power beats earphones, Boston Cannon tickets, a night at The Mandarin Hotel and SO much more.
The evening promises to deliver yummy food, songs, dancing galore and fabulous entertainment. Delight in farm-to-fork dinner options freshly and creatively prepared with seasonal ingredients by Weston Resident David Goldstone and his company
Wildfire Catering. Dance to the high-energy club music of
Siagel Productions – DJ Darren will be spinning. And of course, the bling of the auction items won’t disappoint.
