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Spencer Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser

Updates and news about the event will be poster here, check in often


  • The drawing for the 2 front row seats that were raffled off was held today. Make Foster, Store Director for Market Street, picked the winning ticket and we are excited to announce that Merrie Heifner of McKinney has won the tickets. Congratulations Merrie.
  • We just received an incredible silent auction item. A dinner for Two at Dean Fearings Restaurant at the Ritz Carlton Dallas. Listed below are some of the accolades the Ritz and Fearings restaurant have received.
    • May 2008  "Hot Hotels, Hot Spas, and Hot Tables" by Condé Nast Traveler - the only hotel in the U.S. to be named to these three main 2008 Hot Lists
    • Spring 2008 The Ritz-Carlton Spa recognized in "D Beauty Awards" by D Magazine
    • November 2007 "Restaurant of the Year" and "Table of the Year" by Esquire Magazine
  • Darren and the McKinney North Band appeared on Good Morning Texas to promote the Scholarship fundraiser today. The links are posted on the News and Updates Page or you can click on the links below.

  • Some new silent auction items have been added to the Silent Auction page including an Original Painting by Kelly Allard.  Also don't forget to tune in to Good Morning Texas tomorrow (Wednesday August 27th) to see Darren McGrady, Gary Cogill, and The McKinney North Band as they talk about 'A Culinary Tribute' that is just around the corner on September 7th.
  • The auction for the last 2 tickets is now up on Ebay - Click Here to get to the auction
  • The reception will feature Matua Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to be served with the Canapes courtesy of Bill Ballentine of Fosters Wine Estates America's
  • Chase Guernsey - Executive Chef at The Tribute Golf Club has joined our already amazing lineup of Chefs and will be preparing canapes during the reception, check out his bio on the Chefs Page.
  • Two new wine pairings are now listed on the Menu and new Sponsors and Silent Auction items have been added to the Sponsor and Auction pages.
  • The raffle drawing for the 2 front row seats will be August 30th, at the McKinney Market Street at noon.
  • We continue to add silent auction items, continue to check the auction page as it is updated.
  • The segment on Good Morning Texas with Gary Cogill promoting the event is now confirmed for August 27th. The North Band will be playing there as well. Thank you band and directors for all your help with this event. 
  • We now have wine pairings sponsored for each course as well as the reception, the selections will be on the Menu page as soon as they are finalized.
  • We will be selling raffle tickets before the McKinney North vs. McKinney Boyd football game on August 29th at both entrances of Ron Poe Stadium.
  • The final 2 tickets will be Auctioned off on Ebay. The Auction will begin on August 24th and I will post a link here to the Auction when it goes live.
  • We will be selling raffle tickets for 2 front row seats at the McKinney Market Street on Friday August 15th at 4pm, and at the Allen Market Street on Saturday August 16th at 10am. We should have a few members of the McKinney North Band Playing.