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Brennen Auction Is An ‘Event.’

 

BrennenAuctionAfter a perfect 70 something degree Saturday afternoon Jen and I found ourselves with hundreds of our favorite friends at the Brennen Elementary School “Southern Comfort” Auction. This year’s event was held at Hay Hill Garden Market just down from Williams-Brice, which in my bias, is a cool place to have a party.

Even though I haven’t had a child at Brennen Elementary School I’ve attended this event for the past five or six years. As you can tell, it’s a good time, and Hay Hill was a primo venue for the tone of the event. Stellar food, cool space, and an all around good vibe. I think a TON of money was raised for the Brennen Bulldogs. I saw a puppy go for about $1,300 clams. :-O

Thank you, Brennen, for having us! Next year is our breakthrough year, as it looks like our Finley will finally be walking your halls.

Wobble baby, wobble baby, wobble baby, wobble (yeah)…!

Thank you!

Franklin

Thanks For Having Us, Brennen Bulldogs!

BrennenAuctionSaturday night Jennifer attended the ‘Brennen Elementary School Auction.’ Big time!

I’ve probably attended this fundraiser for the past four or five years. A few years ago, an active parent and friend asked me to be a sponsor which of course I said, “Sure!” At the time we weren’t zoned for Brennen and didn’t have a child old enough to attend. I didn’t care. Here’s the thing. Schools are a driving force of any community, and Brennen is a positive influence @ Downtown Columbia, SC. Real estate values zoned for Brennen speak volumes.

It’s not my usual practice to post whimsical (too fun) pics on the blog. That said, one of our friends posted the pic above on Facebook, so I went ahead and poached it. Honestly, it’s all I had.

Well done to the parents and staff of Brennen Elementary. The BBQ dinner was yum, there was an impressive overload of cool auction items available, and the place was packed. What’s most impressive about the whole thing? Parental involvement. I’m not sellin’ you, I’m tellin’ you that the parents at this school are uber involved and create a top shelf atmosphere for Midland’s students.

Thanks to Brennen Elem for having us. A good time was had by everyone in attendance, including us.

Franklin

Thank You For Having Us, Brennen…

This post may seem a little abnormal, but I feel like some friends are scratching their heads regarding a couple of events Jennifer and I attended lately.

Here’s the stage:  A few weeks ago, Jennifer and I showed up at the “Brennen Auction,” held at The Coop near Williams-Brice Stadium.   Given our little girl is only 2 1/2 years old, and many of our friends know we live in Shandon (Not zoned for Brennen), we received a few, “Hey!! Good to see ya!  What are y’all doing here?”  Not in a mean way at all, but more along the lines of pure curiosity.  I can understand.

Here’s the answer: We attended because a few weeks earlier, a friend and Brennen Bulldog parent texted me late one night, asking if I’d consider becoming a sponsor of the event.  Given who the “requester” was, I texted back, “Of course!”

As we were having a big time (and it was a BIG TIME!!!), Jennifer and I decided to bid on a Cinco de Mayo Party at Tin Roof.   Fast forward to last Saturday, and Sure ‘Nuff!, we were right there with a great group of the Brennen PTO, and family. 

Here’s where I feel the need to clear things up.  Most of my friends are well aware that I’m an advertiser, marketer, and networker.  That said, I never want my Brennen friends to think I was there just because there was a big party.   Quite the contrary, actually.

We wanted to attend to support my wife’s godchild’s school, and because I believe in Brennen Elementary.  Any seasoned downtown Realtor will tell you Brennen is one of downtown Columbia’s most requested schools, and I’m proud to support it.  It’s no secret that Brennen is one of the major facets of why Lake Katherine and King’s Grant are such sought after neighborhoods.

I’d like to thank the Brennen “family” and PTO for making Jennifer and I feel so welcome.  Further, I’d like to congratulate this group for holding such first class events.  It’s no wonder why Brennen Elementary continues to collect state and national accolades.

Thank you, Brennen friends!

PS:  It’s should be noted that a crazy amount of money was raised at the Brennen Auction event.  Congratulations, and well done!