The annual Soirée is the school's premier fundraising event, generally sponsored by national and international businesses. Each spring, this gala event provides a wonderful opportunity for the entire parent community to come together in support of the school. The Soirée committee, comprised of tireless and dedicated volunteers, spends months planning every detail of the event—from choosing the location and menu to securing auction and raffle prizes, working with teachers and students to create one-of-a-kind art projects for guests to bid on, and managing the evening's activities and entertainment. While the theme of the Soirée changes from year to year, the event always includes dining, dancing, some champagne, and a great deal of fun. All proceeds benefit the school's general operating budget, as well as occasional specific programs and projects.

2008 Edition: Swank Supper Club

Our next Soirée, will take place on March 29, 2008, at Ravenswood Billboard Factory, 4025 N. Ravenswood.

The 2008 Soirée will join together the fabulous supper club stylings of 1950’s America with the romantic vibe of late night Parisian bistros. Don’t be surprised to see The Rat Pack swinging and crooning overhead.
This will be a magnificent night spread out over three floors in Chicago’s newest grand venue, the Ravenswood Billboard Factory. Get plenty of rest; this one is going to go late.

Raffle Prizes:

The Grand Prize celebrates the “kid” in all of us with a family vacation to Disneyworld in Orlando Florida.
Roundtrip air transportation provided by American Airlines.
Hotel Stay
Disneyworld Hopper Pass
Mouse Ears for All

Second Prize – The Crunchy Apple
Apple Computer w/ Carrying Case
I-Pod Nano
$250 Apple Media Card

Families and friends of the Lycee have several opportunities to help the Soirée:

Click here to download the 2008 Soiree Sponsorship Opportunity Descriptions.

Click here to download the 2008 Soiree Sponsorship Form.

Forms and donations can be returned by

• Fax: 773-769-6312.
• Email at soiree@lyceechicago.org
• Or dropped at the Lycee's Office.

Thank you for your generosity

For any questions about the sponsorship process, please contact Gina Marino-Kalish, Head of the 2008 Soiree Committee

Contact: soiree@lyceechicago.org

Swank Supper Club: Online reservation
Deadline for reservation: March 25, 2008

Payment can be made directly by credit card. Depending on the amount, you might have to create a Paypal account.For more information, click here.. You can also book your tickets by returning this reply card to the Lycee's Office with your payment attached. All checks must be payable to the Lycée Français. .

Soiree Tickets at $200 per person

Tickets will be available for pickup at the Soiree. Please return the RSVP card listing people you would like to be seated with.

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Teacher sponsorship at $100 per person
Give the opportunity the one or more teachers to be part of this great event.

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Family Table at $2,500 per table
Includes 8 tickets and acknowledgement in the program.

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Corporate Table at $5,000 per table
Includes 10 tickets and acknowledgement in the program.

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We won't be able to attend the Soirée but we would like to make a contribution for the following amount:

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Receipts for donations will be mailed to the delivery address entered during the payment process.

Additional information about credit card payment:
For safety reasons, Paypal does not allow direct credit card payment for amounts exceeding $500. Once this limit is reached, any credit card payment must be processed through a free, easy to setup Paypal account .