AAUW Marin 2024 Auction - Call for Donations

MARIN BRANCH

Call for Donations!

2024 AAUW Marin Silent Auction

A Fundraiser to Benefit the AAUW Marin Scholarship Fund

Dear Members,

Once again this year the Marin branch will have a silent auction to raise money for the AAUW Marin Scholarship Fund our 501(c)(3) organization which grants:

Scholarships and awards to women at Dominican University and College of Marin,
Sponsorships for 7th grade Marin girls to attend Tech Trek, AAUW of California's STEM camp, and
Sponsorships for local college women to attend AAUW's national leadership conference (NCCWSL).

Proceeds from the auction, along with your monetary contributions and corporate grants, fund these local programs:

You can help make the auction a success as a member of an interest group or as an individual. The Auction Committee is seeking donations for the auction which will include both online bidding and items for purchase onsite at the Holiday Lunch on December 7.

These are the types of items we seek.

Gift Cards/Certificates for Restaurants, Shops, Services, Activities, Tickets, etc.

Gift cards and certificates are our best sellers, sometimes selling for above value. Let's try to cover the whole county this year!

If you plan to solicit a merchant, please check with Dianne Sheridan first in order to avoid duplication of effort. She will provide you with a flyer and a customizable letter that you can use as you make your request. Contact Dianne at traciinmarin@sbcglobal.net or 415-531-1798.

For a list of merchants who donated gift cards/certificates last year, visit our branch website HERE.

Alternatively, interest group members can chip in to buy a gift certificate, but why not ask a merchant first. You won't know unless you ask!

Gift Baskets

Themed baskets are traditionally put together by interest groups. They make great gifts! You provide the items and we provide packing material and wrapping decor. Ann Thomas will help you make a great basket. Contact Ann at athomas1@pacbell.net or 415-924-9559.

Experiences, Wine, Other Unique Items

Why not create an experience? Think Amy's Tree Identification Hike or the Board's catered dinner from last year's auction. Other unique items will be considered as well. If you have an item that you think might be appropriate for an auction, check with Dottie Burk at dotburk20@gmail.com or 415-328-8592

Homemade or Other Small Gift Items

These items will be sold onsite at the Holiday Lunch on December 2. Think about lower priced gift ideas. Past popular items have included plants, jams and baked goods, sachets, handmade scarves, puzzles, etc. Contact Pauline Nakamuli with your ideas at pnacamuli@gmail.com or 415-450-0582.

If you have an idea for a donation or need an idea, please contact the auction committee member listed. All offers are welcomed and appreciated, but we regret that, to maximize our time and profits, we cannot accept everything.

Deadline

The Bidding Owl auction site will be open from November 29 to December 7. We request donations and/or commitments as soon as possible, with a final deadline of Wednesday November 20.

Thank you for your help!

AAUW is a top-rated 501(c)(3) charity. Donations are tax deductible.

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