Arizona Academic Decathlon Association's First Annual Silent Auction August 21, 2009

A night of cocktails, appetizers, short program about AADA and silent auction to raise a portion of the $80+k in lost funds.

For the past 25 years, The Arizona Academic Decathlon Association has been committed to promoting enthusiasm towards educational achievements through academic competitions for high school students. With participation from 39 high schools in Arizona, their national team has been ranked in the top three, nine times and also in the top five over 19 times. Even with the popularity and achievement from the association, this could all come to an end in the near future after funds were taken from the organization during state budget cuts.

The association is currently running off of corporate donations and carry-over money from last year – but they cannot support the program on this for much longer. The association board is urgently seeking help from the community and is on the quest to save their academic teams by hosting the first annual Arizona Academic Decathlon Kickoff Event and Benefit.

The event will feature a cocktail hour and appetizers, a short informational program about AADA and a silent auction. Entrance into the benefit is only $15. The event and benefit will take place on Friday, August 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 at SRP’s PERA Club, 1 E. Continental Dr. in Tempe.

Additional sponsors and auction items are needed and a 501c3 letter and 990 can be provided to any business willing to donate.

If you have any questions or comments about Arizona Academic Decathlon, you can reach Alison Waterkotte by phone at (602) 236-2798 or e-mail at azacdec@cox.net .

You can also get more information about the AADA at www.azacadec.org.

About Arizona Academic Decathalon Association:
The Arizona Academic Decathlon Association (AADA) is a 501(c)3 organization in its twenty-fifth dryear of providing high-level scholastic competition for over 35 Arizona high schools. Their goals is to encourage students to excel in academic pursuits by promoting enthusiasm for learning, developing a spirit of competition, working as a member of a team, participating in peer tutoring, undertaking interdisciplinary study, emphasizing preparation and research, acquiring an understanding of the fine arts and increasing communication skills.

AADA also strives to improve the total educational program in Arizona by promoting the importance of excellence in broad academic performance, motivating students to reach their fullest potential and establishing a positive image of students in our communities.

For more information please visit www.azacadec.org