Auction 2012

Watch the auction grow. Check for new items and start your wish list.

Auction Chair/Committee – procure silent/live auction items

• Recruit Auction committee members
• Participate in the “Dreams Meeting”
• Put a list together of items to obtain
• Assign local business to be contacted (work with Ad Sales to prevent duplication of efforts)
• Gift Gathering Party in January/February
• What should guests be asked to bring? (Wine for wine cellar or baskets + wine accessories is an easy ask)
• Assist with packaging items/putting baskets together
• Week prior to Gala – organize and verify auction items

Grand Raffle

• Recruit Grand Raffle committee members to sell tickets
• Promote the raffle through emails, posters, and publicity
• Send biweekly updates to sellers for 2 months leading up to Gala
• Prizes and pricing will be the same as in 2011

Ad Sales

• Recruit ad sales committee members
• Compile a list of which local businesses to approach
• Review with Auction Committee so the same businesses are not solicited by both committees separately

Attendance Committee

• Main goal is to spread awareness with our current supports, the Board, and in the community
• Promote the unique nature of the Gala location in an effort to fill every seat
• Create a plan to fill the seats
• Help to build enthusiasm for the event

Public Relations/Marketing/Check-in/Checkout

• Design promotional material including save the date cards and invitations, raffle posters
• Include on website and all promotional pieces the link to the event web page to follow the progress of the auction catalog/view all items as they come in
• Prepare the auction book with descriptions of the prizes
• Set up all functions for check-in and check-out of guests and auction on the day of event

Decorations

• Develop ideas and determine cost for table centerpieces

All committees should meet as needed. Please communicate needs and coordinate efforts with staff and co-chairs.
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A Night at "Place de la Musique"

Online Registration is now available
See you at the event!

1. Raffle Ticket Purchase Price

• The purchase price for one (1) raffle ticket is $25.
• The purchase price for five (5) raffle tickets, which are purchased at the same time by one purchaser, is $100.
• The purchase price for twelve (12) raffle tickets, which are purchased at the same time by one purchaser, is $200.

Raffle tickets "purchased" by any means other than with cash (e.g., check or credit/debit card, internet transaction) is not accepted and shall not be binding on The Bridge until cash is actually received by The Bridge.

Checks or money orders must be made payable to "The Bridge Youth & Family Services.”