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About the Auction

Since 1990, the Viking Victory Auction has raised over $3 million in support of Central Catholic.  All proceeds directly benefit the high school and its students.


What is the VIKING VICTORY AUCTION?

One of Pittsburgh's largest, single-night Auctions for the benefit of Pittsburgh's Central Catholic High School. 
Since 1990 the annual Auction has netted over $3,200,000.

When is the next VIKING VICTORY AUCTION?

Hundreds of Central Catholic alumni, friends and parents will attend the Viking Victory Auction, April 17, 2010,  at the Westin Convention Center Hotel.  The Silent Auction and Open Bar begin at 6:00 p.m., with a superb Dinner following at 7:30 p.m.  The Live Auction begins immediately after dinner.

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How much are reservations?

The $125 per person reservation fee includes open bar before dinner, and continental breakfast after the Live Auction. 

 

What kinds of gifts are auctioned?

A splendid selection of items and services, including . . .

            Vacation trips and homes                                Electronics  (TVs, VCRs, etc.)

            College scholarships                                       Antiques and collectibles

            Fine art, jewelry                                               Wines and spirits

            Dinners at fine restaurants in the area              Home furnishings

            Sporting goods                                                Useful and unusual services               

                                                             

                                                                                                and much, much more!

How are the gifts auctioned?

Silent Auction . . . Guests vie for hundreds of items by writing bids on bidder cards

            Live Auction . . . Approximately 20 items are offered by our professional auctioneer

                         

Where do the Auction items come from?

Our generous donors . .. Central alumni, families and friends.  Many are obtained at "Gift Gathering Parties" hosted by those same groups.

 

How do gift donors benefit?

Donations are tax-deductible.  Every gift donor is listed in the Catalog, providing commercial donors with free advertising.  Over 600 Catalogs are distributed to each person attending the Auction, to volunteers, and donors.

 

How have proceeds from Viking Victory Auctions been used?

A percentage of each year's revenue is used for tuition aid.  In addition, Auction funds have provided a state-of-the-art Computer Center, Counseling Center, faculty offices and other areas of the school.  This year's proceeds will be used for tuition assistance and school improvement projects.  

 

 

  • HOW CAN I HELP?

    What is a “gift gathering” party?     
    Throughout the school year parties are hosted by Central Catholic alumni, parents and friends to help provide items for the annual Viking Victory Auction.  Guests are asked to voluntarily bring a gift or make a monetary donation so that a gift may be purchased.  In the end, over 700 items are available for bidding at a silent and live auction. The gift gathering parties have proven to be an excellent way for Central to acquire a vast array of wonderful items for the grandest auction in town!  We hope you will help continue the tradition!  The parties are also a lot of fun!    

     What should I donate?
     Gift donations of any type or value are welcome and help to make the Auction a success!  Some of the more popular choices include:
         Home furnishings, housewares, garden products Gifts for the kids Certificates for restaurants and entertainment Tickets for sporting events, sports memorabilia, sporting goods, Jewelry and fine arts, Antiques and collectibles, vacation homes or time share for a week-end or more.  We are always looking for new innovative ways to increase the donations.