Welcome to TCNS’ annual benefit, Under the Big Top: The Greatest Preschool on Earth! We are absolutely thrilled you have chosen to be a part of this exciting night! Each year we come together to celebrate the TCNS community, and to raise funds to support the unique programs that make TCNS such a fantastic school.

We are so very appreciative to all of the individuals and businesses that provided us with donations or sponsorship.

We would also like to thank the following individuals who gave us the gift of their time and talents:

• Rebecca Johnson, our Board President for being a constant avenue of support.

• Lauren Williams for the beautiful picture table favors of our children.

• Lou Morrone, our awesome auctioneer.

• Gold Medal Cleaner, for generously donating the dry cleaning of the table overlays for the night. 

Of course, none of this would be achievable without the leadership, passion, imagination and energy of our director, Sue Gaertner, and the extraordinary TCNS teachers and staff. Every year, Sue has a vision for FUNdraising that allows us to build community while working toward closing the gap between tuition and operating costs.

Last, but certainly not least, we would like to show our appreciation to the truly amazing and phenomenal FUNdraising committee members who helped make this night a reality:

• Erika Burkemper — Silent Auction

• Linnea Conniff – Communications

• Christina Farrell – Sign-Up Parties, Donate it Now

• Christina Glisson – Sign-Up Parties, Donate it Now

• Mikie Hall – Decorations, Invitations

• Megan Hermeling— Decorations, Invitations

• Annie Laughton – Sign-Up Parties, Donate it Now

• Meghan MacKinnon – Silent Auction

• Lindsay Maude – Sign-up Parties, Donate it Now

• Ali Maute – Live Auction

• Maegan O’Neal —Live Auction

• Deena Overstreet – Decorations, Invitations

• Audrey Shedivy — Live Auction

• Stacy Shedivy — Benefit Manager

• Ali Straitiff — Silent Auction

• Ashley Vender – Invitation Tracking

• Anne Wegner – Slide Show Creator

All of you have dedicated so much of your time, talent and energy to help make this event a success. It has been a privilege - and a whole lot of fun - to work with a group of such wonderful parents. Tonight could not have happened without you! Thank you so much for joining us this evening and we hope you enjoy celebrating the Greatest Preschool on Earth!