Spring Break
Students put on 'Corvallis Idol' to help charity
Peacock Bar and Grill helps Corvallis Idol contest raise money for children's charity
Chelsea Anderson
Issue date: 5/25/07 Section: News
"They already have the equipment. Originally we were going to have it on campus," Ruthemeyer said. "[But] we saved a lot of money by having it at the bar instead."
Campbell was in charge of finding the venue for the event.
"I've been to Peacock before and I think it's just a really cool place to come and hang out," Campbell said. "They have the karaoke machine there already, and I thought it would make a great place to hold 'Corvallis Idol.'"
Stephanie Mathers, owner and operator of the Peacock, was glad to contribute to the project.
"I have children of my own," Mathers said. "So whenever we have the opportunity to help the community or the school, we like to do that in any way we can, especially when it involves children.
"I think this event will be great. It will also give people that may not have come into the Peacock, the chance to see our staff and our building and what we have to offer, and to experience live music."
Mathers received two cases of water and one case of Rockstar from a vendor to donate to the group's cause. The items were sold at $1 each and all proceeds will go to the charity as well.
"She has been so supportive," Campbell said. "She was very open to our idea and genuinely wanted to see it happen."
The group received two Kelly Clarkson concert tickets for the grand prize winner. The tickets were donated by the radio station KDUK.
"I was stoked when we found out they were donating the tickets," said Overbaugh, who was in charge of finding the prizes for the event.
Overbaugh also collected a gift certificate from Red Robin and a piece of jewelry created by Carol Brown, associate professor in the College of Business.
The group also raffled off a $50 cash prize.
"Our biggest fear right now is that we won't have enough participation," Ruthemeyer said before the event. "In order to make money we have to have a lot of people show up."
The primary source of profit will come from the $2 entry fee.
"We just really hope people have fun and we make money for our charity," Ruthemeyer said. "I think it will be really great, and it feels good to be able to give back and help someone else."
Campbell was in charge of finding the venue for the event.
"I've been to Peacock before and I think it's just a really cool place to come and hang out," Campbell said. "They have the karaoke machine there already, and I thought it would make a great place to hold 'Corvallis Idol.'"
Stephanie Mathers, owner and operator of the Peacock, was glad to contribute to the project.
"I have children of my own," Mathers said. "So whenever we have the opportunity to help the community or the school, we like to do that in any way we can, especially when it involves children.
"I think this event will be great. It will also give people that may not have come into the Peacock, the chance to see our staff and our building and what we have to offer, and to experience live music."
Mathers received two cases of water and one case of Rockstar from a vendor to donate to the group's cause. The items were sold at $1 each and all proceeds will go to the charity as well.
"She has been so supportive," Campbell said. "She was very open to our idea and genuinely wanted to see it happen."
The group received two Kelly Clarkson concert tickets for the grand prize winner. The tickets were donated by the radio station KDUK.
"I was stoked when we found out they were donating the tickets," said Overbaugh, who was in charge of finding the prizes for the event.
Overbaugh also collected a gift certificate from Red Robin and a piece of jewelry created by Carol Brown, associate professor in the College of Business.
The group also raffled off a $50 cash prize.
"Our biggest fear right now is that we won't have enough participation," Ruthemeyer said before the event. "In order to make money we have to have a lot of people show up."
The primary source of profit will come from the $2 entry fee.
"We just really hope people have fun and we make money for our charity," Ruthemeyer said. "I think it will be really great, and it feels good to be able to give back and help someone else."
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