Humane Society grateful for event non-attendance

How much would you pay NOT to attend a charity event?

The Humane Society of Southeast Texas may be on to something. They recently invited the usual suspects to a Phantom Ball to raise funds for their shelter and spay/neuter program.

Real invitations were sent (printing and postage underwritten by local sponsors) for four different levels: $25 for the Jerry Springer (Fred Astaire is not available); $50 for the "I don't know how to dance;" $75 for the "I think I can dance but nobody else does;" $100 for the "Ill be dancing with the stars;" and $500 for the "I AM the Star."

With no hall to rent, no decorations and flowers, no caterer or deejay to pay, all the donations really did benefit the charity.

With no actual date for the un-event, no one could claim a schedule conflict, and with no dress to buy, tux to rent or babysitter to pay, patrons could afford to be generous.

The Pawprints newsletter said, "Thanks to everyone who "didn't" attend... You are the real stars of the show."