With the holidays upon us and in the spirit of giving, the Silent Auction committee has put together a "wish list" for the silent auction. "Donations" appeared many times on that list, and we are asking for your help in securing items that will ensure the success of this important fundraiser, which is the largest of the PTA fundraisers for DPM.
How can you help? Consider donating duplicate holiday gifts you or the kids received. Or while you are shopping for the holidays, pick up something to create a themed basket. Take along donation forms (see www.dpmsilentauction.com ) to share with vendors where you shop or where YOU would like to receive a gift certificate to shop. Think of connections you personally have with restaurants, vacation spots, professional services, entertainment venues or create your own sign-up party.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
THEME BASKETS: wine lovers, coffee lovers, chocolate lovers, arts & crafts, gardening, spa, date night, game night, movie night
EVENT TICKETS: concerts, theater, performances, bands
SPORTING EVENTS: Kings, Mountain Lions, UC Davis,
WEEKEND GETAWAYS: boat cruise, mountain cabin, beach house, wine country cottage
DINNERS: host a themed party such as a spaghetti night, a luau, fiesta, barbeque
KIDS: tennis lessons, dance or voice lessons, sporting equipment, video games, the list goes on!
TRAVEL: frequent flyer miles or hotel vouchers
SPECIAL SKILLS: put together a certificate to redeem your own special talents such as landscaping, babysitting, bookkeeping, cooking, cleaning, contracting, plumbing, design, website design
GIFT CERTIFICATES: from your favorite store or restaurant - they make a great addition to a themed basket
SIGN-UP PARTIES: host a game night, wine tasting, tea party, movies in the backyard, skating, swim party
Check out www.dpmsilentauction.com for items that have already been donated and visit us frequently for an update. Forms can be downloaded from this site too. And, should you need some extra help getting started or will have some extra time to get involved after the holidays, please contact us at dpmpta@hotmail.com.
Happy holiday shopping!
the Silent Auction Committee
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