An event of this size needs the help of EVERYONE who is able to help. You can state your preference by filling out the form at www.celestineindiana.com/volunteer-sign-up. You will also be able to sign up at the February Legacy Night.
Reports are needed about the tornado and other major events in the past 25 years. If you still want to include your historical family farm or a business in the community, it is time to get those in. Please contact Clara Fromme at (812) 639-9327 or email cfromme@fullnet.com. Order forms will be available for this history book, the 1993 history book, and the new “Beyond the Calendar” photo book on Legacy Night.
We are seeking sponsors to help offset the costs of running a huge multiday festival. Profits will be reinvested into the community! We are extremely thankful for all of the wonderful business that support us on an annual basis with donations. Because we are taking the offerings of our fest to a new level to live up to the celebration Celestine’s 175h birthday deserves, we have established five different sponsorship levels, with the top two targeted to larger organizations.
PERSONAL SPONSORSHIPS ENCOURAGED: Given this is a milestone year, we have heard that many families would like the opportunity to contribute as a sponsor. As such, we share the following sponsorship levels and welcome participation at any level. If you are interested in being a personal or corporate sponsor please contact Joyce Hulsman at (812) 639-9441 or joycehulsman@yahoo.com.
Thanks in advance for any and all support!
* Diamond Sponsor -- $1,000.00+ - 8 meal tickets / 8 t-shirts (2 XL, 2 L, 2 M, 2 S) / 8 bracelets for kids’ inflatables
* Platinum Sponsor -- $500.00 - 4 meal tickets / 4 t-shirts (1 XL, 2 L, 1M) / 4 bracelets for kids’ inflatables * Gold Sponsor -- $250.00.
* Silver Sponsor -- $100.00.
* Bronze Sponsor -- $50.00
APRIL LEGACY NIGHT – “OUR PRIESTS”: St. Celestine Church will continue celebrating its 175 years on Sunday, April 22 with an event titled “Legacy Night: Our Priests.” The event will take place in church from 6:00 to 8:30pm. Dr. Mark Ginter will portray Celestine founder Fr. Joseph Kundeck. There will be presentations about the priests who have served the Church in the past along with details about those from the area who have become Priests. Also the mystery of the impostor Priest will be discussed!
Join us on Sunday, April 8 from 1 to 4pm at the Dubois County Museum for a day celebrating the history and culture of the Celestine Community. There will be over 40 displays, exhibits and speakers celebrating Celestine’s 175 years. Admission is $5 Adults; $3 High School age; $2 Middle School, & Elementary age; 4 and under free. Contact Kathy Bachman 812-482-2074 or Iris Gadlage 812-389-2328 for more details or to volunteer.
We are in need of several Facebook-loving people to assist with administrating the Celestine Facebook page. You would help with posting updates, responding to comments/messages, posting pictures, etc., to keep the page active. The weekend of the 175th there will be tons of things going on, and we will need several people to keep the updates flowing! Please contact the Celestine IN Facebook page, Tony Buechler, or email info@celestineindiana.com.
At the 175th there will be quilts raffled off using a wheel (License #146092), like at the St. Isidore Shoot. We are seeking donations of quilts to raffle off. The deadline to submit quilts is March 1. The quilts may be taken to the parish center office. Please include a note if it is in memory or honor of someone. Also, give exactly how you want the names of the donors recorded. An applique will be put on the quilt with this information. If you have questions, call Angie Hochgesang at 812-634-1565.
The next Celestine 175 Meeting will be Thursday March 1st at 7pm in The Happy Hour Basement. Meeting will focus on events details, logistics and promotion of our 175th (June 28 through July 1, 2018). We will also do a final review of the weekend schedule.
Celestine 175 raffle tickets are now available! Contact Denise Buechler or message the Celestine Facebook page if you would like to purchase some. They will be also be available for purchase at all fest meetings. Next available purchase date will be at Legacy Night on Sunday, February 11 at St Celestine Church.
BOTB will be meeting this Wednesday February 7th at 7pm at the Celestine Community Club - food/meal & drink will be available. The meeting is optional and not required for someone to be entered in the competition.
There currently are 126 people registered. It is NOT too late to participate - - contact Todd Goepfrich at 812-631-0848 or Jeff Sander 812-631-4289 to pay your $10 registration fee and show them you are clean shaven.
Additionally, you can order a BOTB T-shirt for $10. The BOTB will optionally meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at the Celestine Community Club. Prizes will be award for four categories: best groomed, bushiest, longest and most unique.
