The information below is for 2008. 2009 information is forthcoming. However, tickets for the 2009 auction are available through the Google Checkout link below.
Perspectives' 2nd Annual Fall Silent Auction
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Duane Morris LLP, 6:00-8:30 PM
Perspectives Debate, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing Philadelphia public school students with a pathway to college. To do this, Perspectives establishes and fosters debate teams at schools, as debate has been statistically proven to increase literacy, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. The money from the 2008 Auction will allow hundreds of Philadelphia students to access debate.
Why Attend the Fall Auction?
- Support a fast-growing, results-oriented, student-led organization dedicated to improving the lives of young people in the Philadelphia region. Perspectives has awarded $50,000 in debate scholarships with Drexel University, and program alum have earned more than $1 million in college scholarships!
- Join a distinguished list of Philadelphians and Philadelphia organizations supporting Perspectives, including H.F. (Gerry) Lenfest and the Samuel S. Fels Fund
- Learn more about the value of debate and meet other individuals passionate about change.
- Help expand Perspectives' programs. Thus far, we have reached 400 students in 8 Mid-Atlantic states. In Philadelphia alone, Perspectives has partnered with 13 public and charter schools.
We hope that you will join us for this event and bring friends to broaden the Perspectives community!
Event Details: Dress is business casual. Hors dourves will be served, and an open bar will be available. Entertainment will include a live jazz band, a raffle, and speeches from Perspectives affiliates.
Auction Items: Auction items will include restaurant gift certificates, vacation packages, spa and gym certificates, sports memorabilia and tickets, and art pieces.
Perspectives Success Story: Yong Lin Lee
Perspectives gave me confidence and gave me skills that have enhanced my life. But most importantly, I met Perspectives volunteers who revised every draft of my college essays and answered every question I asked. Their guidance was my ticket to a great college.
Yong Lin Lee always dreamed of attending the University of Pennsylvania, but knew that his limited resources would make this goal a difficult one. A Philadelphian, Yong knew that even top grades at his school couldn't guarantee him at spot at Penn. This fall, Yong will join the Class of 2012 on a full University-supported scholarship.
What made the difference? Debate, says Yong, who worked with Perspectives volunteers for over 100 hours to prepare his application for colleges. Perspectives is proud to have students like Yong, and hopes that you are interested in supporting debate to help students like him achieve their dreams.
Raffle Tickets
If you are unable to attend the auction, you can also buy raffle tickets. We will be raffling off a 42-inch flat screen plasma television!
2007 Spotlight Donor
The Office of Senator Arlen Specter: 4 V.I.P tickets to Washington, D.C. and private dining in the Senate Dining Room
2007 Spotlight
- Auction Items
- University City Gift Basket
- Stephen Starr Restaurants gift certificate
- Carnegie Abbey Club (RI): Deluxe room, including one round of golf with a golf pro for four. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included.
- University City Inn at Penn: Deluxe room for two.
- University City Sheraton: Deluxe room for two.
- Autographed Terry Francona hat and baseball
- Philadelphia Eagles: Autographed photo of Todd Herremans
- James Watson autographed copy of "Double Helix"
- Various Gym Membership Packages to Marilu Sutter Fitness (Bryn Mawr, PA)
- Stripe Bass Gift Certificate
- Aldo Lomberti: The Caffe & Positano Gift Certificates
Event Contact
Piervincenzo Russo
Fall Auction Director
prusso@philadebate.org