Purpose of the meeting Auction Gala Item Requirements Tips for finding items Bonus Points...
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PIP 25th Annual Auction Gala
Auction Items Info Session
Auction Chairs Michelle Christodoulou & Vicky
Doñé
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Overview of Today’s Meeting
Purpose of the meeting Auction Gala Item Requirements Tips for finding items Bonus Points System
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Applicants!
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Important Auction Dates
We will begin accepting items: Feb. 5th › Extra PIP/Auction hour given until Feb.
19th
Final Deadline: Feb. 26th
25th Annual Auction Gala: March 24th
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AUCTION FORMAT
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General Auction Item Requirements
Five (5) items total› Three (3) Balloon prizes worth at least $25
each
› Two (2) high-value items worth at least $75 each
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Balloon Prize Requirements Three (3) Balloon Prizes What is a balloon prize?
› Item valued from $25 to $50› People buy a balloon with a ticket
inside › They pop the balloon and collect the ticket› Ticket corresponds to a prize
Most popular items at Auction
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Balloon Prize Suggestions Yoga mat Movie tickets or movie gift card Bags of nice coffee Puzzles or games Popular books Restaurant gift cards iPod shuffle Monthly yoga passes iTunes/Amazon Gift Cards Gym bag Nice headphones
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Questions about Balloon Items?
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High Value Item Requirements
Two high value items › Worth at least $75 each
One item worth $250 may also satisfy this requirement
Suggestions› Keurig/coffee machines› Vacation packages (ex. timeshare/condo rental) › Broadway/concert tickets (must be at least 2!)› Spa services› iPad› Herschel backpack › Kitchen appliances › Gift cards to local restaurants
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Questions about High Value Items?
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General Item Restrictions No alcohol Gift cards are limited to one (1) No credit card and airline points No Groupon or Living Social Deals Limit clothing and shoe donations Artwork No Jewelry Avoid seasonal or holiday items Donations for professional services
only
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Things to Keep in Mind
Packaging Item values Please come talk to an Auction Chair. Check out eBay or other related sites
are great tools for determining how much others value your item, especially used items
PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINE TO ASK ABOUT ITEMS
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Tips for Finding Items
Tip 1: Do not be afraid to cold call! Tip 2: Reach out to family and friends! Tip 3: Redeem Lexis or credit card
points! Tip 4: Ask for PIP Auction gifts in lieu of
holiday gifts! Tip 5: Participate in law school raffles
and donate your winnings!
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When to Begin Soliciting and Collecting Donations
Holiday break is an excellent time to approach donors.
Approach businesses early! The earlier you get out there, the
better!
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Example of Past Silent Auction Package
Find your Spiritual Side: Looking to find your spiritual being and get a good work out all at the same time? This gift certificate for 5 yoga classes at Soni Yoga will get you started off right. Increase your flexibility and strength, and do it in style with this brand new Yoga shirt.
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Example of Live Auction Package
Cape Cod Getaway: Get away for a weekend this spring or fall to Massachusetts‘ favorite vacation spot: Cape Cod! Relax in a large luxurious four-bedroom beach home. Walk out the door and into the sand—this house is located directly on Old Silver Beach. Stay for three days and two nights any weekend (Friday – Sunday) before July 4 and after Labor Day.
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Bonus Points System
1. Donate Additional Prizes› One extra point for additional Balloon
Prizes or items valued between $75-$175
2. Donate Super High Value Items › Additional 1-4 points depending on
the value of the item 3. Program Sponsorship
› 1-5 additional bonus points depending on the sponsorship
4. Professor Donations
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Final Takeaway
Please please contact us with any questions!
Contact Info› Vicky, [email protected]› Michelle, [email protected]
Come talk to us afterwards if you’re interested in an Auction Team position!
THANK YOU for attending this meeting!