Cross and Shield FAQ

Q. What is the Cross & Shield Celebration?

The Cross & Shield Celebration is a fun-filled gala dinner and auction held each year. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the athletic complex, tuition assistance, and various campus improvements. More than 50 parents, alumni and volunteers are working enthusiastically to make the dinner/auction a success. This year’s Celebration theme is a ‘An Evening in Camelot’.

Q. Where do the auction items come from?

Local merchants and businesses, benefactors and friends of Tampa Catholic, Alumni and parents of students donate items for the auction. If you would like to make a donation please contact Auction Chairperson, Mrs. Barbara Portales bjport@tampabay.rr.com. Check this site often to see what’s new and to get a glimpse of what’s in store for auction items.

Q. How do donors benefit?

Tampa Catholic High School is designated by the IRS as a 501(c)3 charity (non-profit organization). Therefore, all donations are tax deductible. Donors receive promotional advertising space in the auction program. Programs are distributed to all attendees at the auction and to all donors who request one. Donors also receive a listing in the auction program recognition pages as well as in the school’s Crusader Magazine, mailed to more than 7,000 people.

Q. When and where is Cross & Shield Celebration?

The Cross & Shield Celebration and Auction will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008 in Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Parish. This year’s theme is ‘An Evening in Camelot’. If you wish to attend, we recommend one of several sponsorship levels. Please visit the event registration pages, sponsor registration for more details. Attendance is limited and single tickets ($125/person) will not be sold until September. We are expecting a sold-out event.

Q. What’s in store for the evening?

The evening will include a gourmet dinner sponsored by Bonefish Grill, dancing and live entertainment —
specialty cocktails along with a live and silent auction. The live band will keep guests dancing into the night.
A great time should be had by all!

Q. How does one get invited?

Sponsor and patron packages are available now. (sponsor registration) Seating is limited and individual tickets, if available, will be priced at $125 per person. Limited invitations (mailed September 2008) if you are the parent(s) of a current student; you are a local graduate of Tampa Catholic High School; you are a previous/current sponsor of the event; are on a committee; or you let us know you would like to be on the invitation list.

Q. How can we get more information?

Contact the Cross and Shield at (813) 870-0860, #227 or send an email to crossandshield@tampacatholic.org