ESEF's Biennial Gala February 27, 2006 El Segundo Educational Foundation

supporters are anxiously anticipating our 5th biennial event at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant. On Monday, February 27, our guests will spend the evening mingling among tables laden with seafood appetizers, oysters on the half shell, perfectly-roasted barons of beef, fresh fruit, and cooked-to-order pasta. This fabulous selection, prepared by the restaurant's Executive Chef Paul Avila and his staff, will provide the perfect setting for the Foundation's signature fundraising event to benefit El Segundo public schools.

The Foundation's evening at McCormick & Schmick's represents the cornerstone of our 2005-2006 $300,000 fundraising campaign, "Fostering Excellence in Education." This event, which the ESEF has held every other year beginning in 1998, has become a favorite with donors who come to visit with friends; enjoy great food, wine and live entertainment; and participate in our popular silent auction and raffle drawing.

Reservations for McCormick & Schmick's are $50 per person and raffle tickets are $5 each. New this year, reservations are available online through the ESEF website. Please click here to make your reservations and / or purchase raffle tickets with a credit or debit card. Online reservations will be held at the door. Reservations and raffle tickets also can be purchased at El Segundo school offices, by calling 310-615-2650, ext. 229, or at the event.

As a benefit of membership, reservations for this event are complimentary for Superintendent's Roundtable and Corporate Partners. The number of complimentary reservations is based on giving levels. All Superintendent's Roundtable members and Corporate Partners will be mailed their tickets, which must be presented at the door.

If you or your company would like to make a donation to the Fostering Excellence in Education campaign or contribute a prize to the silent auction or raffle, please see our online giving form or M&S contribution form. The Foundation can make arrangements to pick up auction and raffle prizes. Please contact Cristina O'Brien for more information.

In return for your support, your name or your company's name will be displayed at the event, featured in our "Thank You" ads, and included in our widely distributed annual report.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday, February 27, 2006, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, located at 2101 Rosecrans Avenue at Nash Street in El Segundo. The El Segundo Educational Foundation and the children of the El Segundo Unified School District thank you for your support!

If you'd like to volunteer to work at the McCormick & Schmick's event, please e-mail us at info@elsegundoedfoundation.org.