About Silent Auction
What is the Silent Auction?
The Silent Auction is a fundraiser conducted at the Annual Conference. In the conference exhibit hall, you will find display cases containing items donated by AICP members, sponsors, and exhibitors. Conference attendees can bid on items by filling in a line on the corresponding bid sheet. The highest bidder as of the auction closing time claims the item at the Registration Desk in exchange for payment.
What happens to the funds raised by the Silent Auction?
Each year, the AICP designates a charity located in the conference host city to receive the auction proceeds. This year's Silent Auction will benefit the Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation. This organization provides funds to meet foster children's needs that are not otherwise funded by the state. These include grants for items like team sport fees, karate or music lessons, bicycles, prom clothes, and post-high school education. For more information about the AFFCF, please go to www.affcf.org.
What kind of items are donated to the Silent Auction?
In the past, companies and individuals have contributed items like golf equipment and apparel, gift baskets, jewelry, GPS, digital cameras, gift certificates, iPods and more. Any and all donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. Please note that items without company logos tend to receive higher bids. If you would like to donate to this year's Silent Auction, please click here to access the donation form for instructions.
When does the Silent Auction take place?
Bidding will begin on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 6:00 PM and end on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 right after the morning break. During this time, you can make bids any time the Exhibit Hall is open. So bid high and bid often!
Why should I donate to the Silent Auction?
Because:
- you will feel good all over for helping a worthy charity.
- you will receive recognition during the conference as a donor.
- you will have a reason to review the display cases and find something wonderful to bid on
Why should I bid on items in the Silent Auction?
Because:
- you will feel good all over for helping a worthy charity.
- you will receive recognition during the conference as a donor.
- you will bask in the glow of victory after defeating others in a heated bidding war
What if I have more questions about the Silent Auction?
For more information, please contact:
Monica Murray
Silent Auction Chair
918-556-5327
monica.murray@thomsonreuters.com
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