The Rubber Duck Party -- All it's quacked up to be!
The first Rubber Duck Party was held in August of 2005 with 13 hosts and several volunteers. Hosting 150 guests and raising $3500 the first year, the word of mouth and generosity of the guests have helped us grow to over 250 guests in 2009 and pushed total donations to $34,600 for the Paul Kirby Emergency Assistance Fund since its inception.
This year we will be hosting our 6th annual party on August 21st at 1117 Stobaugh from 7p.m. to Midnight. Hosts for 2010 are Lance Blankenship, Steve Boren, Peter Conforti, Gus Campman, William Green, Troy Hanna, Chris LaBauve, Darrel Baker, Larry Neal, Tim Patusch, Ron Redder, James Rogers, Chris Sims and Robb Spreen.
Success of the party comes from lower costs by keeping the event as a “house party” at the home of a host, recycling the duck decorations from year to year and adding a few “hatchlings” as necessary. The majority of the hosts have performed the same duties each year and that consistency helps the party function on auto-pilot with only a few meetings and limited time commitment. Volunteers help round out the work load. The group maintains a website at www.rubberduckparty.com.
Where: 1117 Stobaugh Street, Austin, TX 78757 US
When: Saturday, August 21, 7:00PM
Phone: 657-8674, 917-6013, 659-7093
It's a Big Party for a good cause. We all like to have a little fun so join us! Beer, Margaritas, and Snacks will be provided by the hosts. There will be lots of laughter and good times.
In addition to a few twinkle lights, there will also be a huge display of everything "ducky". As this party is an Octopus function, a minimum donation of $25.00 per person is requested in order to raise funds for the Emergency Assistance Fund at AIDS Services of Austin.(This fund assists clients with medication, rent, utilities, food, i.e., the essentials).
Your party hosts have covered the costs of the party (food, drink, etc) so that EVERY PENNY of your donation goes to the Fund. This is our 6th annual event and we want to make it even better. Last year, $10,250 was donated to the Emergency Assistance Fund and the party has raised $34,677 since it started in 2005.
WARNING: ONLY Rubber Ducks permitted in the pool for this event.
THANK YOU from the 2010 ArtErotica Planning Committee!
As you know, every cent collected in ticket and auction sales at an Octopus Club party goes directly to AIDS Services of Austin’s Paul Kirby Emergency Fund, which provides critical assistance to our friends and neighbors living with HIV and AIDS.
This year, we’ve raised $56,000—a record amount, and proceeds from the art auction are still coming in. In addition to that, AE2010 was our largest silent auction yet, featuring 450 fantastic pieces of art. More than 1,100 people came together for Austin’s sexiest nonprofit fundraiser!
Without our corporate sponsors and hosts, the experience of ArtErotica wouldn’t be possible.
OCTOPUS CLUB MIRACLE – 2009 VERSION
$149,473.94
Spring is a time of new beginnings...the flowers start blooming, leaves are slowly emerging from the branches, all around us we see signs of life's abundance as winter's chill begins to fade. Fresh starts naturally lead to reflections of what's come before- the obstacles we've faced, the challenges we've overcome, and all the blessings we've been granted. The Octopus Club faced plenty of hurdles in 2009, but with each one came yet another shining example of how our community is able to pull together to find creative solutions and overcome.
