2021 Lasallian Auction Breaks Records

Thirty-second Annual Lasallian Virtual Auction & Program Surpasses Expectations, Breaks Records!

CBA hosted the 32nd Lasallian Virtual Auction and Program April 24 - May 1. While Covid19 still kept attendees from socializing in person, more than 300 bidders registered online to bid on 220 items and view the auction and livestream program which aired on May 1. Each year the proceeds from the auction directly benefit students at the school by helping to offset tuition costs, ensuring that CBA remains accessible to those who desire a high caliber, college preparatory, Catholic education in the Lasallian tradition.

This year’s event planning began in summer 2020 and incorprated changes and modifications in order to present the best possible virtual experience. Overall results of the auction surpassed budgeted goals, netting more than $150,000!

The live program included recognition of this year’s Purple and Gold recipients (John Barsanti ’69 and Kat Dugas) and Lasallian Educator of the Year (Holly Dowd.)

Some of the auction items featured were trips to Nashville, Palm Beach Shores, Orlando, a weekend getaway to Saratoga Racetrack, The Lake House on Canandaigua and tickets to the upcoming Dave Matthews concert at the Amphitheatre. This year’s “Raise Your Paddle” live-auction took place during the livestream program. Funds were earmarked for the renovation of the fitness center. The focus of the renovation is expected to include equipment and technology for fitness programs such as yoga, cardio, cycling and strength training. The benefits of this newly renovated wellness/fitness center will be to reduce stress and to promote overall mental and physical health. An anonymous donor offered to match donations up to $25,000, which resulted in a total of more than $55,000 raised for this important project which will affect every student at the school.

Raffle tickets for a trip to Hawaii were sold, and CBA current parent, April Costello was the lucky winner. Co-chairs of the auction were Michelle & Marc Engle, Angie & Robert Sayles and Kathleen Wiese. Sponsors of this year’s Lasallian Dinner and Auction included:

Gold Sponsor:

Key Bank

Silver Sponsors:

Barclay Damon, LLP Byrne Dairy & Deli. Hueber-Breuer Construction Co., Inc

Bronze Sponsors:

Anonymous Msgr. Ronald C. Bill ’49 BPAS Actuarial & Pension Services Burns Brothers Contractors Mr. & Mrs. Donald DeKay, Jr. ’72 Mr. & Mrs. John Drescher Le Moyne College Fr. Frederick Mannara ’55 Mackenzie Hughes LLP Mr. & Mrs. John Marshall AFSC ’67 Kathleen & John O’Connor ’85

Mobile Bidding Sponsor

St. Bonaventure University

Livestream Program Sponsor

CNY Central Congratulations to Special events and Programs Director Annemarie Mosley, the event co-chairs, and the many hardworking volunteers! We offer special thanks and recognition to CNY Central, Brandon Roth, and CBA parent Serena Romero for providing professional facilities and support for the live event. It was a great night!

Pictured (l-r): Auction 2021 Co-Chairs, Robert and Angie Sayles, Kathleen Wiese, and Michelle and Marc Engle.