EVENT DETAILS
Step into the charm and excitement of the Kentucky Derby! This elegant evening will bring together friends, supporters, and community members for a celebration filled with Southern flair.
Attire: Derby-inspired fashion is encouraged—think colorful dresses, sharp suits, and of course, statement hats.
Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 6:00PM Cocktails and Silent Auction
7PM Dinner and Program
Location: Hyatt Regency Downtown
208 Barton Springs Rd., Austin Tx 78704
🍸 Cocktails & Conversation – Mingle with fellow guests while enjoying handcrafted drinks.
🎁 Silent & Live Auctions – Bid on exclusive items and experiences in support of St. Dominic Savio.
🍽️ Dinner to Remember – Savor an amazing meal prepared to delight every palate.
🎶 Live Entertainment – Dance the night away with The Pictures Band, known for their high-energy performances.
🌟 Celebrating Success – Hear inspiring updates on St. Dominic Savio’s achievements and exciting plans for the future.
Get Involved
Your participation makes all the difference!
Sponsor – Partner with us to make this event extraordinary.
Gather Your Friends – Share the Derby spirit and attend together.
Reserve a Table – Secure your spot for an unforgettable evening.
Hotel Information
HOTEL INFORMATION - Secure your room by Wednesday 4/8 - EXTENDED TO 4/10!
Hotel Booking Information: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/AUSRA/G-STDS
Tuition Raffle Information
Tuition Raffle Terms and Conditions
St. Dominic Savio Catholi High School Tuition Raffle Terms and Conditions
- Raffle tickets may be purchased for $100.00 per ticket on the St. Dominic Savio Soirée event website by members of the St. Dominic Savio Catholic School, (hereby know as Savio or St. Dominic Savio) community, including potential students and families.
- The prize is a $5,000 tuition credit for one student to attend St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School during the school year of their choosing. The prize must be used within 3 school years of being awarded.
- Only one winner will be selected.
- The raffle prize must be applied to a family’s tuition obligation at St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School for the student’s tuition for the school year of the winner’s choosing. Any additional student fees will still be the obligation of the winner.
- The cost of the raffle ticket is not tax-deductible.
- No refund or compensation will be provided if the winning ticket holder withdraws a student from St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School for the selected school year.
- The winning ticket holder may opt to transfer the prize to another family that has a student enrolled at St. Dominic Savio.
- If the winning ticket holder does not have a student enrolled at St. Dominic Savio, then the winning ticket holder may either (1) transfer the prize to another eligible family that has student enrolled at Savio; or (2) transfer the value of the prize back to Savio to be used for financial aid or other educational needs.
- Any tax obligations related to the prize will be the sole responsibility of the winner. The raffle is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- In the event the winning ticket holder is eligible for financial assistance from St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, the Diocese of Austin, or the State of Texas, the value of the prize shall be equal to the remaining amount to be paid by the winning ticket holder after reduction from financial aid package.
- In the event the winning ticket holder receives financial assistance from St. Dominic Savio. the Diocese of Austin, or the State of Texas, the awarding of the prize shall not impact the winner’s eligibility for financial aid for any subsequent year at St. Dominic Savio.
- At least one hundred (100) tickets must be sold for this raffle to take place.
- In the event that less than 100 Tuition Raffle tickets are sold, the Tuition Drawing will be converted to a 50/50 Raffle. The total dollar amount of the proceeds will be split 50/50 between the winning raffle ticket holder and St. Dominic Savio with the prize being applied to the winning ticket holder's tuition account.
- Raffle ticket purchases are available only to those persons 18 years or older.
- Each ticket shall represent an equal opportunity to win the raffle.
- The winning ticket will be selected on Saturday, April 18 at the Savio Soirée. The winning ticket holder does not need to be present at the drawing to win.
- The winner will be notified by phone and/or email by Sunday April 19th.
- All proceeds of the raffle are for the benefit of St. Dominic Savio, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization registered with the Secretary of the State of Texas. EIN 26-3891015
Fund a Need - Strength and Conditioning - Weight Room
Why?
Prevents Injury and Improves Performance
Who will benefit?
EVERY sport will rotate through for strength and conditioning
What?
There will be 9 Stations available with state of the art, branded equipment
How?
Raise your Paddle at Soiree or email with your donation. Pull your friends and family together and get a table to represent your team at Soiree. Individual tickets also available.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Luminous Level
$5,000
Premium seating for eight (8)
Champagne upon arrival to your table
One additional drink ticket per person
Eight (8) complimentary Heads or Tails Entries
Soiree program advertisement, full-page color ad
Recognition by emcee at the event
Recognition in the event program, school publications and social media posts
Recognition/Logo signage at the event, on the auction bidding platform, on the school & soiree websites with a direct link to your company website, and in all event promotional materials.
Lustrous Level
$2,500
VIP seating for eight (8)
Six additional drink tickets
Four Heads or Tails entries
Soiree program advertisement, half (1/2) page
Recognition by emcee at the event
Recognition in the event program, school publications, and social media posts
Recognition/logo signage at the event, on the auction bidding platform, and on the school & soiree websites with a direct link to your company website
Radiant Level
$1,650
Reserved seating for eight (8)
Two (2) complimentary Heads or Tails Entries
Soiree program advertisement, a quarter (1/4) page
Recognition in the school publication and social media posts
Recognition/logo signage at the event, on the auction bidding platform, and on the school & soiree websites with a direct link to your company
Brilliant Level
$750
Reserved Admission for two guests
2 Heads or Tails Entries
Business card advertisement in the event program
Recognition/logo signage at the event, on the school & soiree websites with a direct link to your company website
Glowing Level
(Sponsors 2 staff or religious members)
$300
Recognition in the event program and school publications
Recognition/logo signage at the event and on the school & Soiree websites with a direct link to your company website
Underwriting
UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES
The Pictures Band
$4,000
Includes Stand-Alone Signage near the Stage
Reception Cocktail Hour
$1,500
Includes Stand-Alone Signage at the Reception
Auctioneer
$3,000
Includes Stand-Alone Signage near the Stage
Photobooth
$600
Includes Optional Family or Business Name/Logo on the strips of the digital photos
Photobooth Backdrop
$500
Includes Acknowledgement/Logo in Print near the Photobooth
Silent Auction Games
$500
Includes Acknowledgement/Logo in Print near the Silent Auction Games
Table Decorations
$2,000
Includes Signage at each Dinner Table
St. Dominic Savio Video Presentation
$900
Includes acknowledgement/Logo on the Screen During the Video Presentation
Crawfish Buy-In Party
*Five (5) sponsorships available at $500 each*
Includes Automatic Entry into the Crawfish Party for 2 People
Includes mention on the Buy-In listing online and in print
Interested in Partial Underwriting Opportunities?
Contact Gina Kerley or Stephanie Boss at Advancement@saviochs.org
Thank you Sponsors!
Lustrous Level
Radiant Level
Brilliant Level
Donation Opportunities
As we celebrate the our beautiful school, we are excited to host this year’s Lighting the way Soiree at The Hyatt Regency Downtown Austin on April 18, 2026.
Our goal is to make this our most successful Soiree yet, raising vital funds to support our mission of nurturing the growth of the whole child—spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Please think about who you know, where you go, and how that can benefit our Soiree. To make this event a success, we need your help.
We are seeking donations for our live and silent auctions. If you have connections or can contribute any of the following items, we would greatly appreciate your support:
• Airline tickets or points
• Vacation homes (beach, mountains, etc.)
• Music or art lessons
• Sporting event or concert tickets (Specifically Spurs & University of Texas Football)
• Silent auction basket of your choosing
• Fine wine or top-shelf liquor
• Gift Certificate (Massage, Movies, Window Cleaning, Estate Planning, etc)
• Create a themed basket with fun items of your choosing (Lottery Tickets, Disney themed, Soaps/Lotions, haircare products, bbq, etc)
This list is not exhaustive, and we welcome any suggestions you may have. If you have questions or other ideas, please contact, Stephanie Boss, in the Advancement Office at sboss@saviochs.org or 512-244-4863.