Auction Help Needed!

Solicit gift donations- Acquire items such as sports/concert tickets, golf packages, weekend get-a-ways, sports equipment and memorabilia,  certificates for services or monetary contributions

Make follow-up phone calls for gift donations- Contact individuals after gift request mailings to secure their contributions

Host a Gift Gathering Party- Organize a themed party e.g. China/Crystal, Sports, Cash, or any one of our Auction categories at your home to help provide items for the Auction

Serve on one of the Auction committees- Assist a team of individuals to solicit, acquire, organize or package a specific category of items

Art- Donations of framed prints or original artworks, unique vases, one-of-a-kind hand-painted furniture pieces, unusual antiques or hand-made pottery, etc.

Central Pride- Donations from Central Teams, Coaches, Clubs, Teachers, Staff, Students, Parents and Alumni with the Central theme e.g. team of 2009/10 signed football, playbill from fall/spring Masque events signed by cast or Central Art from our students , etc.

China/Crystal- Donations of quality name brand crystal or china vases, flutes, candy dishes, bowls, wine glasses or candleholders, etc.

Corporate Sponsorship- Secure business and corporate support

Entertainment- Donations of restaurant certificates, weekend getaways, luggage, theatre tickets, electronics,  zoo membership, baskets of cheer, tours, golf packages, passes or cooking class with chef , etc.

For the Kids- Donations of toys, games, books, electronics, kids furniture, college prep, for the dorm, dance lessons and family fun packages, etc.

Sports- Donations of stadium or arena suites, golf outings, signed sports memorabilia, mountain bike, fishing trip, sporting event tickets, athletic club membership, signed baseball cards or catered tailgate party, etc.

Treasure Trove- Donations of household items, photography packages, gardening supplies, spa certificates, home remodeling, interior decorator consultation or professional teeth whitening, etc.

Unique Boutique- Donations of designer jewelry, designer watches, hats, designer handbags, cufflinks,  pet novelties, etc.

Live  Auction- Donations of exotic trips, weekend in New York, car leases, scholarships, golf trip to the Masters, precious gem jewelry and chef prepared dinner in home, etc

Help organize the Auction items- Assist in the Auction office months prior to the event to process, organize and wrap the Auction items

Help the day of the Auction- Assist committee members to unwrap and display Auction items and lay bid sheets with the coordinating items