Rotary Club of West Haven's 15th Annual Auction Set

The Rotary Club of West Haven, CT sets the date for the 15th annual Charity Auction; Information is given on how to donate items for the auction, advertise in the ad book, and purchase tickets to attend.

WEST HAVEN, CT, March 16, 2003 -- On Saturday, April 26th, 2003, the Rotary Club of West Haven will host its 15th Annual Auction at Westwoods/West Haven Italian American Civic Association, 85 Chase Lane, West Haven. The 6:30 pm event will feature a penny auction, silent auction and live auction, as well as dinner and open bar.

Proceeds will support the Rotary's many civic projects in the community -- including the city's 9/11 Monument, Scholar of the Month, Scholar-Athlete Awards Luncheon and Career Shadowing Day -- and its donations to local organizations such as the West Haven Community House, the Ward-Heitman House, the West Haven Fire Department, WHEAT, and others.

Tickets to the fundraiser are $30 per person and include dinner and an open bar; tickets can be obtained from any Rotary member, by dropping by Paul's Service Center, or calling Paul Messina at 934-4598.

Businesses or individuals interested in donating items for the auction or advertising in the ad book should call Mike Lengle at 934-5221.

About Rotary: Rotary International is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In more than 160 countries worldwide, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary clubs.