St Paul the Apostle Catholic School

Auction Item Ideas

 

The sky’s the limit when it comes to ideas! Be imaginative and generous in your donation. Just think of what you would like to buy at the event. Use your contacts and resources. Everyone has something to offer. Show your St. Paul spirit and make this Jubilee auction celebrating 50 years of St. Paul School something to remember!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First… Consider what you can contribute.  See a list of ideas at the bottom of this page.    Click here to download a letter which is helpful to use when soliciting donations.

          

Next… Download the donor contract here, fill it out, and turn it into the office by February 15.   

· If your donation is a service, all we need is the form!  

· Please mark donations to the attention of Sandra Linex.

 

We also welcome cash donations through our sponsorship program.  Click here for details.  

We are eagerly accepting items and services to place in our live and silent auctions. With over 400 people in attendance no donation is too small. All contributions are truly appreciated.

  

Remember, your donation does not have to come out of your own pocket. Think of the businesses you frequent or friends you know, and present them with our solicitation letter to let them know about our auction. You'll be surprised at the positive response you receive.

Travel and Weekend Experiences

· Offer your personal vacation getaway (cabin, cottage, condo, vacation home)

· Weekend getaways (golf, skiing, Hill Country)

· Cruises

· Gift cards to your favorite hotel

· Donate frequent flyer miles

· Limousine rental

  

Epicurean Delights

· Theme parties (pool, poker, mystery, barbecue, tailgate, personal chef, fiesta)

· Cater a dinner party complete with food, wine, and entertainment

· Gourmet foods and chocolates

· Wine

· Cookbooks

· Gift cards to your favorite restaurant

 

 Kids and Teens

· Bicycles

· Birthday parties (tea, build a bear, gymnastics)

· Sports camps

· Acting /Dance/Gymnastics classes

· Sporting equipment

· Movie packages

· Toy or dress up box

· Book or favorite movie character basket

· CD's and DVD's

· Subject area tutoring

· ISEE preparation class

· Gift cards (Best Buy, movies, iTunes)

 

Pamper Packages

· Health care packages

· Facial

· Hair

· Massage

· Manicure

· Pedicure

· Spa

· Tanning

· Aromatherapy items

· Yoga classes

· Facial time with a dermatologist

· Pet grooming certificates

Events

· Arrange exciting activities for the kids

· Sporting event tickets

· Concert tickets

· Theater tickets

· Amusement park tickets

 

Services

· Lawn care or landscaping services

· Legal services, taxes, wills, trusts

· Home remodeling or interior design

· Dental or orthodontia services

· Babysitting

· Pet sitting service

· Housekeeping services

· Cake baking and decorating service

· School lunches for a week

 

 Beautiful Bling and Pretty Things

· Jewelry

· Designer handbags and sunglasses

· Gift cards to retail stores

 

Electronics

· TV's, computers, IPODS, telephones

· Playstation 3, X-Box, Wii

· Guitar Hero 3

· Games

 

Other Great Ideas

· Holiday décor and accessories

· Patio furnishings

· Weekend use of a motorcycle or sports car

· Sports memorabilia

· Framed art, pottery, outdoor sculpture

· Stationery and accessories

· Automotive gift cards (car wash, oil change,

· tire rotation, 1 year service)

· Hot air balloon ride

· Drive a race car

· Tools (cordless drill, air compressor, power washer)

· Hunting gear (gloves, knives, scopes)