PurPle reign Butler Benefit Auction

March 3, 2023

Dear Friends,

Thank you for joining us tonight! You are a very special part of our Butler Family. Whether you are here as a special guest, a member of the community, or a faculty or staff member, you are changing the lives of our students. Over the past nine and a half years as Butler’s President, I have continually been awed by the generosity and support from our “Butler Family.” Your presence at the auction helps our teams inspire and prepare students for a lifetime of success, whether it be in the classroom, in the workplace, or in the community.

Each day, I am honored and privileged to be at Butler and to see firsthand how students are empowered and inspired. These students are our future and will soon be leaders in their organizations and communities and likely change the world. Isn’t it amazing part of their foundation is at Butler? As you know, all these educational opportunities for our students require a “team effort.” Your generosity, as partners, helps provide our students with opportunities to build brighter futures. Over the past year alone, the Butler Foundation has provided over $800,000 in scholarships to our students. Tonight, with our 26th Butler Benefit Auction, your kindness and gifts to support the Foundation and its ability to be a “difference-maker” for our students will impact the lives of our students far beyond their time at Butler.

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our honorary chairs, Brady and Jaime Sharp. Both Brady and Jaime know firsthand how the Butler experience has shaped their lives. As Butler students they not only achieved academic and educational goals but also had opportunities to participate in athletics, fine arts, and student organizations as they enjoyed college life. They took their next steps beyond Butler but have always remained devoted and committed to the college, our students, events, and this very auction.

I would also like to thank our sponsors, volunteers, donors, faculty, and staff who make this event possible, THANK YOU!! You all help make things happen, not only tonight but for the future of Butler. Each of you plays a significant role in transforming the lives of our students and enriching the vitality of our Purple Pride.

Enjoy the evening,

Dr. Kimberly Krull President, Butler Community College

Timeline

6:00 p.m.

• Reception Featuring Hors D’oeuvres, Prepared and Served by Butler Culinary Arts Students, Sponsored by Bank of America

• Complimentary Beer & Wine will be Served at Both Bars – Purple Reign and Paisley Park – with Liquors Available for Purchase

• Silent Auction & Buy-In Party Board

• Live Auction Items on Display

• Golden Tickets Available Until All 100 are Sold

7:00 p.m.

• Presidential Welcome & Toast with Honorary Chairs, Brady & Jaime Sharp

• Dinner by Great Western Dining

• Golden Ticket Sales Continue

8:00 p.m.

• Golden Ticket Drawing

• Live Auction & Pure Philanthropy

• Silent Auction Closes at 8:20 p.m.

• Star Raffle Drawing at Conclusion of Live Auction

The Party Planner

Clifford/Stone Community Room

Hors D’oeuvres Stations

Live Auction Items

Stage

Bar - Paisley Park Silent Auction (closes @ 8:20 p.m.)

Lattner Family Entry

Hors D’oeuvres Stations

Bar - Purple Reign Silent Auction (closes @ 8:20 p.m.)

Foundation Lobby