Don’t want to solicit a local merchant for the silent auction? How about creating a party to auction off? These are REALLY popular and can include play dates, dinner parties, cooking classes, and more! They’re a great opportunity for Sloat families to socialize and help make the auction more successful!
GROUND RULES:
- Pick a date and time in advance, decide how many people can come, and determine a cost per person. This information will be published in the auction catalog and on the bid sheet.
- The bid sheet is a sign-up: First-come, first serve for a flat price. Most parties range from $10-50 per person, depending on the activity.
- You as the host are responsible for all party costs so that 100 percent of the money raised goes to the school. Try and set a price that will be reasonable for families. For the most part, people coming to an auction want to feel like they’re getting a deal, so don’t price it too high. But don’t price it too low either!
- Ideally, set your party to take place between the auction date and the end of school. It’s harder to commit to a summertime party if you’re not sure about your summer plans.
EXAMPLES:
- A do-it-yourself pizza party on Saturday, April 13 from noon-3pm for 8 kids, $10 per person. The school gets $80!
- A movie party for ladies only (this year, someone is throwing an 80’s Movie Party!)
- Fancy dinner cooked by your famous chef friend on Friday, 29 at 7pm for 8 couples, $100 per couple. School gets a whopping $800!!!!
- High tea party for 10 girls, $15 per girl. School gets $150!
- Make a stop-action movie, for 5 kids, $25 per kid. School gets $125
Use your imagination and get your kids’ help too!