THE BEAT GOES ON! ALL SOULS CATHOLIC SCHOOL AUCTION FEBRUARY 20, 2010
Here are some commonly asked questions regarding the Auction.
WHAT IS THE AUCTION?
WHAT ARE THE GOALS FOR THE AUCTION?
WHO COORDINATES AND ORGANIZES THE AUCTION ?
HOW MUCH WILL THE TICKETS COST?
HOW CAN I GET AN AUCTION CATALOG OR TICKETS?
ARE THERE OTHER INCENTIVES FOR OUR CHILDREN RELATED TO THIS AUCTION?
HOW CAN I HELP, MAKE A DONATION, OR PURCHASE ADVERTISING IN THE AUCTION CATALOG?
WHAT SHALL I DONATE TO THE ALL SOULS AUCTION?
HOW DOES THE AUCTION WORK?
What is the Auction? The Auction is a major fundraiser undertaken by the Auction committee and parent community in support of the school. This year, the event will be held at the South San Francisco Municipal Hall and consists of a Silent Auction followed by dinner (proudly sponsored by OSHA Thai Restaurant) and exciting Live Auction. Every other year the Auction Committee chooses a new theme for the evening's festivities. The theme for Auction 2010 is "The Beat Goes On!"Top
What are the goals for the Auction? There are two primary goals of the Auction Gala: 1. This is an opportunity to raise money. The funds raised are dedicated to programs that benefit students at All Souls Catholic School . 2. The Auction is also an opportunity for all parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and students to build community and celebrate our common interest in the education of our children.TOP
Who coordinates and organizes the Auction? The auction is an event organized by the Auction Committee and parent community. A chair is working with the executive committee made up of parent volunteers. While the executive committee does much of the basic planning, it is the work of numerous individual parents and community members that is essential in making this massive undertaking a success.TOP
How much will the tickets cost? The price for a Event/dinner ticket to the Auction is $25 per person or $40 per couple. Buy a Table (seats 10) for $200. Raffle tickets are $5 each. Major prize is a 40" Flatscreen TV (donated by Madrid Heating)TOP
How can I get an auction catalog or tickets? Auction catalogs which highlight all items in the auction and our donor businesses will be made available in late February.
As part of the Family Agreement, households are responsible for $50.00 worth of tickets. If you do not sell tickets you still will be responsible for $50.00. All households are invoiced for this amount. Therefore you will have $50.00 worth of tickets anyway and you will be eligible to be winners for the various prizes.
Auction Event and Raffle tickets will be distributed and made available to the parents and staff of All Souls before the Christmas Holiday. TOP Are there other incentives for our children related to this Auction? There are three major incentives for our kids: Free dress pass for every 5 raffle tickets sold A pizza party for the grade with the most Event ticket sales An ice cream party for the grade with the most Ad solicitation amountTOP How can I help, make a donation, or purchase advertising in the Auction catalog? All contributions are most welcome! If you would like to make a donation to the Auction, print out the donation form which can be found at the school website. After completing the form, FAX it to school or drop it off at the school office.
Ad spaces vary from full page ($200), half page ($100), business card ($35) and ad fillers (up to 2 lines of message) ($20).
In addition to donating items or purchasing ad space, you can help make the Auction a success by donating your valuable time. We need a representative from almost every family in our community to help in some way. We have jobs large and small. If you'd like to find out how you can help, or if you have something in mind, please call Rowena Mier, Marilen Bernardo or the school office. TOP
What shall I donate to the All Souls Auction? While we are asking for your help in targeting the people you know and some business you frequently go to for donations, here are a few more ideas: Round up some friends and put a donation together. That's what building community is all about! Remember, even the smallest donations can be put together to make a very special package.
Are you musical or theatrical? Organize a children's party. Entertain at a house party. Compile a collection of your favorite music. Give music lessons for an adult or child. Donate concert tickets or theatre tickets.
Can you cook? Provide a dessert or bread of the month. Compile a collection of your favorite cookbooks or cookware. Make a gingerbread house. Cater a meal or holiday dinner. Provide cooking lessons for children.
Are you a gourmet? Offer dinners at your favorite restaurant. Open your home for a catered dinner or wine tasting. Provide a wine or coffee of the month. Donate a subscription to a gourmet magazine.
Are you handy? Donate handyman hours. Build or donate a dollhouse, birdhouse, playhouse, or swing set.
Are you artistic? Donate one of your pieces. Donate a custom wall mural. Take a small group on a tour of your favorite museum. Hand paint cloth or furniture. Provide art lessons for children. Faux paint a room. Donate a drawing of the buyer's home or family member.
Do you sew or knit? Knit a scarf. Make dress-up costumes. Stitch a quilt. Sew a doll or doll clothes. Design window treatments.
Do you or a grandparent have a vacation house, in-town apartment, or boat? Consider off-season use of your house or a day of fishing.
Are you into sports? Provide tickets to a sporting event. Offer lessons for children or adults. Donate a day of golf. Provide sports collectibles, athletic or exercise equipment.
Are you a friend of someone famous? Are you famous?! Arrange lunch with a celebrity. Serve as a guest speaker at a house party. Coordinate a tour of a TV station. Donate autobiographical books, signed speeches, or scripts.
Are you an adventurous parent or high schooler? Offer babysitting services. Take a few children on a camping trip. Have a pool party at your house. Offer a cookie baking party or a gingerbread house making party. Take several children on an outing.
Do you have a green thumb? Provide flowers of the month. Offer gardening, landscaping, or lawn moving services. Donate plants.
Are you from another country? Prepare a feast of foods from your country. Donate a collectible doll from your country. Offer lessons for children or adults in your native tongue. Arrange a luncheon at your embassy.
Do you possess great wisdom or expertise? Offer consulting services: accounting and tax services, architectural design, computer assistance, financial planning, interior decorating, legal advice, nutritional counseling, orthodontic care, personal training, wardrobe consultation (personal shopper)...TOP
How does an auction work? When you arrive at the auction, you will receive a bid number. There are two different "types" of auctions going on that night: the silent auction and the live auction. For both, you will use your assigned bid number. During the silent auction, bidders stroll around examining items on display and making their bids. Each item has a bid sheet attached or near it. The bidder prints her or his bid number next to the pre-printed amount of the bid on the bid sheet. Checking the "Guaranteed Purchase" spot on the bid sheet takes the item out of the bidding and it becomes yours. An announcement will be made as the silent auction closes. You can check any time you wish during the proceedings to see whether your bid is highest. Pay special attention to the baskets that are made by our school children by grade level.
Some of the auction items are up for bid during the live auction portion of the evening. Things can become lively during these proceedings! The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer shall determine the successful bidder. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid that, in his opinion, is not commensurate with the value of the item being offered.TOP
A few general reminders: All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds on auction items. Everything is sold "as is." Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used within one year after February 20, 2010. Unless specified, dates and times are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of the donor and the buyer. All resort and private vacation homes are offered to adults and minors accompanied by adults. All auction items must be paid in full, by cash, check, or Visa/MasterCard, and removed from the event location the same evening. Cashiers will open for close-out immediately after the live auction.
Major Sponsors
OSHA Thai Restaurant - San Francisco
and
Madrid Heating & Air - South San Francisco Donations of $500.00 & above are tax deductible.
