JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
The Team Charleston Spouses' Club sponsored their first event, a "Silent Auction Scholarship Roundup," March 13 at the Charleston Club.
The auction turned the Magnolia Ballroom into a western-themed room with "country" décor, had bidders in western gear and the bidders could enjoy entertainment provided by a deejay. More than sixty donated items were put up for silent bid and approximately fifteen desserts raised funds via live auction. Auctioned items included rounds of golf, autographed sports memorabilia, artwork, wine baskets, pampering baskets, grilling baskets, gift certificates and more.
Many squadrons and groups from Joint Base Charleston donated themed-baskets which were among some of the most popular items. Individuals and businesses of the Lowcountry also showed their support by donating prizes, auction bid items and their time.
"TCSC is very pleased with the outcome and turnout of the event," said Ms. Shannon Heiling, Team Charleston Spouses' Club president. "The auction as a whole embodied the true Team Charleston feel. This even could not have been a success without the support of Joint Base Charleston."
The mission of the Team Charleston Spouses' Club is to bring spouses together for social, charitable and educational purposes. TCSC plans to sponsor many activities, including monthly socials on base and within the Charleston community.
The "Silent Auction Scholarship Roundup" was held to raise money for scholarships which will be awarded to military dependents seeking higher education. Approximately $3,475 was raised through this auction and will soon benefit the scholarship recipients, who will be announced in May.
Some future activities planned include monthly bunko, bowling, tours of the plantation in the area, cooking demos and gardening demos. Not to mention the many activities the Charleston Spouses' Club has planned, they also plan to become more involved with charitable endeavors within the base and the community and help foster fellowship and friendship among the spouses of Joint Base Charleston.
The next event Team Charleston Spouses' Club is hosting will be a membership drive, which will occur in late summer. If interested in finding out more information about TCSC, upcoming socials or information on membership, please contact Shannon Heiling at shannonheiling@gmail.com or 568-0643.