The 34th Annual YMCA Auction is scheduled! The event will be taking place at the Pillars Event Center in Taylorville on Friday, November 11th. The Christian County YMCA event will be coordinated by Jon Robinson as Chairperson, Tom Calvert, and Dee Ford as Decorating Committee Chairpersons, and Auction Executive Committee members for the 2022 YMCA Auction. 

Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.  Invitations were mailed off on October 7th, to past attendees, and reservations for the important event are encouraged to be put in by October 31st with seating available for 200 and up to eight individuals per table.  There is a $75 admission fee per person and formal attire is recommended.  Doors will open at 5 PM with the silent auction beginning at 5:30 pm with an array of complimentary hors d’oeuvres, thumbprint cookies, champagne, and other beverages. 

There will be a welcome from the auction chairperson and an Angelo’s catered dinner and live auction at 7 PM.  An open bar and refreshments will be available throughout the weekend and sponsorship and gift donation opportunities will be available. 

The Christian County YMCA Auction is a fundraising event with proceeds going to offset operating expenses, subsidize pricing of membership and program fees, and provide assistance for those who qualify. For more information, contact the YMCA at 287-7271. 

Pictured (from L-R Tom Calvert, Auction Decorating Committee Chairperson, Bruce Blanshan, Executive Director of the YMCA, Jon Robinson, Auction Chairperson not pictured is Dee Ford, Auction Decorating Committee Chairperson):