EVENTS
Our inaugural “Super” Steak Fry Fundraiser was a big success, and we can’t wait to do it again next year! Thank you to everyone who supported this event in any way - as a sponsor or a placemat advertiser, by purchasing event or raffle tickets, by donating items, by helping at the event, or by spreading the word. We are very grateful for your support! Thanks to you, we were able to fund all of the presentations requested by the principals at each school.
Galesburg Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors and Staff: Zach Maher (also our emcee for the evening), J. Mark Wilson, Molly Kliene, Denise Foote, Connie Wessels, Mary Esp, Lynn Armstrong, Karen Hawkinson, Kristi Mustain, Jenny Bredemeier, Ben Bredemeier, and Teresa Baxter
Our Celebrity Grillers: Coach Shawn Hickey, Mr. Steve, Cheesman, Dr. John Asplund, and Coach Aaron Willits braved the early February elements, cooking over 150 steaks for over two hours! (Photo courtesy of Rick Cross)
(Photo courtesy of Rick Cross)
FAQs
Is this a family-friendly event?
Yes! Complimentary drinks include iced tea, lemonade, and soft drinks.
What kind of raffles will be held?
Football Squares, Big Screen TV (at least 50"), Meat Bundle ($100+ value), 50/50, and others to be determined
Are tickets also available online?
Yes, through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-super-steak-fry-fundraiser-tickets-1026819614107?aff=oddt
What should I wear?
This is a family-friendly casual event to kick off the Super Bowl. You're welcome to represent your favorite team or just dress comfortably.
We are very thankful to the following businesses for sponsoring our upcoming "Super" Steak Fry for their generous donations toward this event! Please consider supporting these businesses to thank them for their dedication to students and staff in Galesburg CUSD #205!
TOUCHDOWN SPONSORS ($500+)
AMP: https://ampelectrical.weebly.com/
First Mid Bank & Trust: https://www.firstmid.com/
Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory: https://www.watsonthomas.com/
FIELD GOAL SPONSORS ($250+)
Dave's Auto Body: https://www.davesautobody.net/
Edward Jones - Dan Butler: https://www.edwardjones.com/.../financia.../daniel-butler...
Edward Jones - Todd Van Velsor: https://www.edwardjones.com/.../financi.../todd-vanvelsor...
Knox County Cattlemen's Association: https://www.illinoisbeef.com/affiliates
OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center: https://x.osfhealthcare.org/hospitals/st-mary
SAFETY SPONSORS ($100+)
Ameriprise - Joe Evanovich: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/joseph.2.evanovich/
Graham Medical Group: https://www.grahamhealthsystem.org/
Skinner & Associates, LLC: https://www.galesburgillinoisinjurylawyer.com/
If you or your business also would like to sponsor this fundraiser, please contact our office for more information.
Proceeds from this event will be used to bring impactful presentations to CUSD #205 schools to encourage kindness and inclusion at the elementary schools and online/social media safety at Lombard and GJSHS.
Your steak is sure to be done exactly the way you like it! You can cook it yourself on the big Knox County Cattlemen's Association's grill, or you can select one of our amazing Guest Grillers to cook for you!
Thank you to our Guest Grillers for volunteering their time and their grilling expertise!
- Dr. John Asplund - Galesburg CUSD #205 Superintendent
- Steve Cheesman - Galesburg Alderman, Deputy Mayor, and Gale Scholars Director
- Shawn Hickey - GJSHS Teacher and Head Football Coach
- Aaron Willits - Knox College Head Football Coach