Gala Committee Descriptions
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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