Deadline Approaching for Discount Tickets to 2014 PEF Bash

Well known for hosting chic and memorable fundraising events, this year’s 2014 PEF Bash, supporting Petaluma Educational Foundation, guarantees to be another legendary glittering gala of dancing, dining and auctions benefiting all 37 K-12 public, not-for-profit and charter schools in the Petaluma area.

On September 6th, a grand tent will be erected on the former North Bay Construction site providing another unique venue for the annual event. This year’s sensational swanky PEF Midtown Lounge, of which the Bash will be held, will offer guests a night full of

entertainment from the Bay Area’s Beat Street Band performing everything from Michael Jackson, to Lady Gaga and Journey to Sinatra – all the best-loved hits promising to fill the dance floor all night long. Signature cocktails and classic cuisine will round out the evening’s festivities.

The live auction offers an opportunity to bid on the most sought after packages featuring once-in-a-lifetime experiences, to all time favorite dinners and services from local businesses. The evening’s highlight is always when the over 500 guests are collectively invited to raise their paddles pledging support to over 13,000 Petaluma students, who benefit from PEF’s Impact Grant program. One hundred percent (100%) of the pledges made during the Fund the Future paddle raise go to support the foundation’s grant program providing curriculum-based support totaling over $2,531,000 to local schools since 1983.

All-inclusive tickets ($150.00 pp before August 15, $175.00 pp starting August 16) are available by contacting the PEF Office at (707) 778-5063 or visiting the event website at https://petaluma.ejoinme.org/Bash14. Limited seating available.

PEF’s Online BASH Auction kicks off August 15-31 at https://biddingforgood.com/pefinfo providing everyone near and far the opportunity to bid in support of local education.

Our annual PEF Partners for Education - Clover Stornetta Farms, Petaluma Market, Wells Fargo, and Petaluma Health Care District join presenting event partners Exchange Bank and Petaluma Creamery as top-tier sponsors. A host of other local businesses come together to present an evening of festivities as corporate partners: Lace House Linen, Dairy Delivery Inc., Andrea & John Barella, Nelson, CamelBak, Encore Events Rentals/ Cal West Rents, PG&E, Bank of Marin, First Community Bank, Hansel Auto Center, Hennessy Funds, Mike Hudson Distributing, Pisenti & Brinker LLP, Petaluma Minuteman Press, W.K. McLellan Co., Top Speed Data, Umpqua Bank, Don Ramatici Insurance, Friedman’s Home Improvement and Morris Distributing.

Funding the Future of education has never been more important. As the employment landscape changes, reflecting shifts in the sill sets needed to become the next leaders of business and civic leaders, providing Petaluma students with equal access to the most up- to-date resources on their school campuses has a direct effect on their ability to become creative, innovative and contributing citizens. PEF, which does not receive any government funding, is committed to ensuring that these vital resources are available to all charter, public and private educational institutions in our community. The annual PEF BASH event provides the public an opportunity to hear first-hand how they can partner with others to continue the mission of the 32 year old foundation and its impact on the students of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

About PEF

The mission of the PEF since its inception in 1982 is: Every child has a dream and by matching the passion of our supporters to the proven needs in the academic community, together, we fund the future of our local students. Petaluma Educational Foundation (PEF) is a non-profit 501-C(3) organization. Since 1982, PEF has been reaching Petaluma’s K-12 students through PEF Grants to local schools and PEF Scholarships to graduating seniors. Founding members tapped into the generosity of Petaluma, with a mission to invest in the courage of our teachers determined to inspire the genius of our students.

--Announcement from Petaluma Educational Foundation