EBS STAFF
BIG SKY – The 40th
annual Big Sky Parent Teacher Organization Pie Auction went off without a hitch
despite shifting to a completely online format for the first time in the
event’s lengthy history, due to the COVID-19 virus. Traditionally the event is
an in-person gathering in which pies, cakes, and various items are auctioned
off through a silent auction bidding process by phone, accompanied by a raffle
drawing for more prizes.
“I feel really fortunate that
the community was supportive. I mean, we raised over $20,000 just through the
silent auction,” said Big Sky PTO Chairman, Mitch Immenschuh. The pie auction, which
is the main fundraiser for Big Sky PTO, wrapped up on March 15 with the
conclusion of the online silent auction.
Big Sky PTO has yet to draw the four raffle ticket winners
and Immenschuh said the drawing date hadn’t been determined. The four raffle
ticket prizes are a Big Sky Resort Gold pass for next season, an Ousel and Spur
pizza-a-month for the next year, a $500 Conoco Travel Shoppe gift card and a
$250 Roxy’s Market & Cafe gift card.
