ABOUT
THE EVENT
Q. What is St. Gregory of Nyssa Dinner
Dance?
A. This is a fundraising event for St. Gregory of Nyssa Parish in Schaumburg,
Illinois.
Q. Where is this being held?
A. Chandler's Banquet Hall - 401 N Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194 Here's a link to the map in Apple Maps Here is the link in Google Maps
Q. I'm a single person, and will not have a date. What if I don't feel comfortable going alone?
A. Invite a friend! Or a group of friends! This is not just a dinner date! It is a party and fundraiser for our parish! Come and have fun!
Q. Why are the tickets so expensive?
A. Because this is a fundraiser. The cost of the tickets covers our cost for the meal and the use of the facilities, plus a little bit extra to make it a fundraiser.
Q. Is the money I spend tax deductible?
A. No, because you are receiving something (your meal, your silent auction prize, etc.) in return. However, any cash or silent auction item donations that you make ARE tax deductible, up to its fair market value.
Q. What activities will be held as part
of this fundraiser?
A. There will be lots of fun activities during the event:
·
Dinner, with a cash bar for refreshments.
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DJ music for dancing.
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Photo
booth.
·
Raffle
with cash prizes. Raffle tickets are $10 per ticket.
·
Silent
Auction.
Slide show with many fun pictures from the beginning of our parish.
Q. Do I need to be a parishioner to be
able to attend?
A. No, ALL ARE WELCOME! Please invite your friends, family and neighbors.
Q. What will be done with the proceeds
of this event?
A. All proceeds of the event will benefit St. Gregory of Nyssa
Parish. The parish needs $100K per year to cover operating expenses above and beyond our weekly collections.
Q. Are children allowed at the event?
A. Yes, there are a limited number of seats for children age 10 and under, at a cost of $20 per ticket, and tickets must be purchase by October 19th.
Q. Who do I contact if I want to
volunteer?
A. Please email us at DinnerDance@stgregory-nyssa.org. OR you may call the parish office at 847-882-7580 and tell them that you would like to volunteer to help at the Dinner Dance.
Q. What's the event timing?
A. 6
PM to 11 PM. Cocktail hour begins at 6PM, dinner will be served at 7PM. Please arrive by 6, so that you don't miss anything!
PRIOR
TO THE EVENT
Q. Are there admission tickets?
A. Yes, admission tickets are $100 per person and are available to purchase
online. We also accept cash and checks. Tickets for children 10 & under are $20 per child. Tickets for children older than 10 are $100 per person.
Q. Are early bird discounts available.
A. No.
Q. I do not have a computer how can I
buy tickets?
A. There will be volunteers available
after ALL WEEKEND MASSES to help you purchase tickets for admission, as well as
Raffle Tickets.
Q. Can groups or families be assured to be seated at the same table?
A. Children will be seated with their parents. We will do our best to seat groups together.
Q. Is there a preferred accommodation if I buy tickets in advance?
A. No. Everyone has to purchase tickets in advance. Ticket sales close on November 2.
Q. Can I buy the ticket at the door/ day
of the event?
A. There will not be tickets offered for sale at the door, because we have to have a meal count to Chandler's 10 days prior to the event.
Q. How secure are my credit card
details?
A. Greater Giving is owned by a company called Global Payments. Your
credit card information is held with the best security methods available today.
Q. What payment options will be accepted?
A. A Credit Card or Debit Card will be required for online purchases (event tickets and silent auction bidding). Cash or Check will be accepted for purchasing event tickets or raffle tickets. We cannot accept ACH, Venmo, PayPal or other alternative electronic payment methods. Silent Auction bidding will only be available to registered online users.
Q. After I buy my ticket online, how do
I collect my ticket?
A. You will receive an email confirming your ticket purchase. You will be entered on our attendance list. Please show your email at the check-in table on the evening of the event.
Q. How do I purchase a Cash Raffle ticket?
A. There will be volunteers available before and after all Masses, beginning the weekend of 9/27-28. and ending the weekend prior to the event. You can purchase raffle tickets at the parish office. Raffle tickets will available, on site, at the event during check-in (apx. 6-7pm).
Q. Can I get a refund if I change my
mind about attending?
All event and raffle ticket sales are final.
Q. What is the menu for the evening?
A. Dinner will be served Family Style. It includes a Garden Salad, Chicken Vesuvio, Roasted Sirloin of Beef, Mostaccioli, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Freshly Baked Rolls/Butter and individually served dessert. Coffee and tea with be available, at no cost, during dinner. We are also planning to have a sweets table.
Q. Is there a different menu for
children 10 and under?
A. Yes, Chicken Tenders and French Fries. They can also eat the Garden Salad.
Q. I have special accessibility
needs and/or dietary requirements; can you accommodate me?
A. Chandler’s
banquet hall is ADA compliant.
We have Gluten Free and Vegetarian options. Gluten Free:
Chicken Bruschetta or GF/Vegetarian: Stuffed Bell Pepper. We need to know by October 31st if we are to place an order, on your behalf, for either of the dinner options.
Q. Is there a dress code for the event?
A. Dress to impress. Dress for a special occasion, like a wedding. No jeans
or weekend-casual clothing. We want everyone to “sparkle” for our first parish
dinner dance.
Q. I am not able to attend the event,
can I still make a cash donation?
A. Absolutely. We thank you for your generosity. There is a link on this website.
Q. Can I participate in the Silent
Auction item even though I am not attending the event?
A. Yes, absolutely! There is a $5.00 fee to get your Bidding Number, which will be unique to you/your credit card. It will be assigned to you when you register your credit card via the Greater Giving website REGISTER HERE. Please check the box to save your credit card information. If you win an auction item, you need to identify someone at the event who will pick up the item for you. Only registered online users will be able to participate in the bidding. Bidding will be open from November 7th until 9:30pm on November 14th, the evening of the event.
Q. Do I need to be present at the event
for the cash raffle?
A. No, winners do not need to be present, but you must retain your stub to claim your prize.
Q. What time will the raffle and the
silent action take place?
A. Cash Raffle winners will be pulled shortly after dinner starts!
Silent auction bidding will be online only. Bidding will begin on November 7th on the website and will end exactly at 9:30 the evening of the event. You will be notified via text on your phone if you are a winner! All auction winners will need to pick up their prizes before leaving the event.
25 AT THE
EVENT
Q. Is there Valent Parking?
A. No valet parking, but plenty of general parking is available. There is a canopy over the entrance door, in case of rain or snow.
Q. Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
A. Yes, the venue is ADA compliant
Q. I've been to Chandler's before, but only ate in the restaurant. Where do I go for this?
A. Please use the banquet hall entrance, as you're facing the building, it is the entrance at the far left with a canopy over the doors.
Q. Where do I go to check in?
A. There will be a check-in table as you enter the hall.
Q. If I lose my ticket email or forgot
my phone, can I still check in the day of the event?
A. Yes, you’ll need to show some form of ID, and the ID must match with the name registered on our guest list.
Q. Are the kids having special seating?
A. Children will be seated with their parents during dinner.
Q. If I win an auction item, where do I
pick up my prize?
A. Auction item winners will pick up their items at the event.
Q. If I win the cash raffle, how and
when do I get my winnings?
A. The parish office will issue checks to winners from the parish account
after the event.
