Auction Picture Gallery

on April 4, 2013 | Robert Singian

Click here to view our groovy pictures from this year's auction. Photos courtesy of
Sonya Fukeda.

Fund a Need Auction Video

on April 4, 2013 | Robert Singian

Auction "Wrap-up"

on March 27, 2013 | From Erika Irwin

PTA Meeting & Auction "Wrap Up", Wednesday, April 10th, School Hall.
PTA meeting will be 5:30-6:30 and the Auction "Wrap Up" will be 6:30-7:30. Snacks provided.

In an effort to serve our St. George Community better please come with suggestions and comments.

Thank you for your continued support and have a wonderful Spring Break!

Sneak Peek

on March 8, 2013 | from Cindy Corsilles

Here are just a few of the items that we will be auctioning off. We have over 200 cool auction items during the event!

300SL Electric Mercedes Benz Pedal Car (value $370.00).
$700.00 Lunch Credit from No Junk Inc.
Seahawks Field Experience Package-2 Seahawks club seats tickets for the Seahawks v. Jacksonville game, 2 sideline passes, and a souvenir football signed by #31 Kam Chancellor.
Seattle Sounders FC Field Experience Package-4 club seat tickets for the June 8th match against White Cups FC, and on field pre-match sideline passes. 5. Principal for a Day- free dress, special lunch, meet and greet with staff, teachers, and classes and much, much more!
Downtown Seattle Experience Package- One night stay at the Sheraton Hotel, $50.00 gift certificate from Cheesecake Factory, and two tickets to a local concert (value 400.00).
Front Row Pew for the 8th Grade Graduation.
7 Nights Stay in San Jose del Cabo Mexico-2-bedroom penthouse that has a hot tub on the deck. Maximum occupancy is six (value $1,500). Available dates: June 17-24, 2013.
Afternoon sailing on Puget Sound with an experience sailor and up to 4 people (value $200)
Tour of Nintendo and $200.00 worth of Nintendo World Credit (value $350)
Three-Nights in Sunland Estates near Gorge Amphitheater (value $450)

Sponsorship Opportunities

on March 5, 2013 | from Auction Committee

Thank you for considering a sponsorship of the St. George spring auction. As the largest fundraiser of the year for our school, the event offers an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to your community’s education. Your support will help fund our tuition assistance program, as well as necessary upgrades to our curriculum and technology. These resources allow our school to remain both excellent and affordable to the community we serve.

	Premier $5,000	Benefactor $2500	Friend $1000	Table $500
Display of corporate logo on auction materials	Logo	Logo
Display of corporate identity in prominent locations at event	Logo	Logo	Name
Advertising space in event program (ads are due by xyz)	Half Page	Half Page	Quarter page
Table Seating (8 guests per table)	Two (2) premier tables	One (1) premier table	1 table	1 table
Display of corporate identity at your table	Logo	Logo	Name	Name
Verbal recognition at the event	Yes	Yes

Auction Business Advertising

on March 5, 2013 | from Judy Fontaine

The auction committee is offering an excellent and inexpensive way for you to advertise your business in this year's auction catalog. Business card advertising for only $30!

This is a excellent way for our community to support one another.

Please submit payment and 2 business cards to the office by this Friday.

Auction Update

on February 4, 2013 | from Monica Wingard

Good afternoon parents,

Stacy Ybarra and the auction team are working hard to make this event our biggest fundraiser ever. It is a huge task and they deserve a big thank you. This year we'll be using both the gym and the hall and have added dinner and dancing! Spread the word to family, friends and alumni that St. George is the place to GROOVE on March 23 for a night out on the town! Tickets will be selling soon. Reserve your table for 8 or 10!

Thank you to those who have donated already to this year's auction.

The deadline for your auction donations is approaching quickly, February 15th. Donations are now being accepted for the silent auction. We are also looking for exciting, big-ticket items for the Live Auction like Time Share Rentals and hotel/dinner packages. Contact the school office if you are looking for suggestions. Two, three and even four families can go in together and create a unique package! Donations can be brought to the office from 8 am till 3 pm during the week or make an arrangements to bring them in later in the afternoon.

Thank you for all of your support. WE ARE STRONGER WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED please download below sign up form.

• Volunteer Sign-up Form (.pdf)

From the Auction Chair

on December 3, 2012 | from Stacy Ybarra

Dear St. George Parents,

Preparations for the annual Spring Auction have begun! We are very excited to announce our theme — Let’s Groove Tonight! We plan to host a 70's inspired dance party following the Auction this year. So, mark your calendars for Saturday, March 23, 2013 and get ready to put on your dancing shoes for a night of fun!

We need your help to make the auction a success. The annual auction is the biggest fundraiser of the year. The money raised is essential in augmenting the school's operating budget which enables St. George to offer high quality, affordable education.

We ask each family to be responsible for one auction donation and a contribution for their child’s "Class Basket," which will be offered in the Live Auction. The room parents for each class will be contacting you soon to provide more details. Attached you will find auction solicitation tips, a donation form, procurement letter, flyer about our community to share with potential donors and a list of auction item ideas. Additional donation forms can be found on the St. George website.

While you are doing your holiday shopping, please take an extra minute with your favorite vendor to solicit a donation to the auction. We are hoping that by starting our solicitations now, we will beat the rush of other area auctions and avoid panic in late February. We are in the process of reaching out to last year's donors and looking for your special new ones.

Thank you in advance for making the 2013 Spring Auction the best ever. If you have any suggestions or questions regarding solicitations or auction items, please email to Stacy Ybarra at stacy.ybarra@blucora.com.

Sincerely,
Stacy Ybarra
2013 Auction Chair

• About St. George Flyer (.pdf)
• Procurement Letter (.pdf)
• Procurement Form (.pdf)
• Sponsorship Opportunities (.pdf)
• Auction Solicitation Tips (.pdf)
• Auction Item Ideas (.pdf)

Save the Date

Let' Groove Tonight
St. George School Auction & Dance
March 23, 2013
School Hall / Gym
5:00pm - 11:00pm
RSVP by March 8, 2013

Auction Item Ideas

The list below will give you a starting point for initial procurement brainstorming.

Travel – tie a travel package to a popular film, book, current event, or even the theme of your event. For example, a Sideways movie travel package would include a stay at the hotel from the movie, dinner at the "The Hitching Post" restaurant from the movie, winery tours and, of course, wine. Or, tie a trip to a popular event, like a travel package to a concert at the Chateau St. Michelle and a dinner at the Barking Frog or a limo ride to and from the concert?

Adventure – an adventure experience applies to any age group and can be physical, intellectual, or spiritual. Look to local attractions for ideas. What about a racecar driving class or becoming a fighter pilot for a day? A behind-the-scenes-tour of Seattle Museum, Woodland Park Zoo or Seahawks training facility? A walk-on role in a local play? What about a lunch with a leader in education or business?

Celebrities – do you know any celebrities - present or past local sports stars, TV news anchors or business leaders willing to support our cause? Consider not only individuals in the spotlight, but those behind the scenes who may be able to provide access to a 'spotlight celebrity' or items, like a script or a prop, from a popular movie or TV show.

Miscellaneous – the sky is the limit for this category. Here’s a brief list of some ideas that are fun:

"Animal Encounters" at a Woodland Park or Point Defiance Zoo?
"Design-your-Own" Halloween costume - designed by your child, working with a costume designer and built by a local theater costume staff
Commission a customized painted mural
Free dance classes
Tour a local fine art collection
Become a named character in a novel, movie, or TV show
Water balloon fight, with balloons filled and stocked, and all clean-up provided
Date night - dinner and a movie

The more unique, interesting, and clever your items or packages are, the higher the revenue on each. Keep in mind the demographics and interests of your audience and get creative to create bidding excitement.

Auction Solicitation Tips & Guidelines

Start Early! Starting early will beat the rush and avoid competing with other area auctions next spring. While you are doing your holiday shopping, please take a minute with your favorite vendor to solicit a donation to the auction. Continue to solicit and follow-up in early January.

Who has the School Already Contacted? Solicitations are being sent to vendors from last year for donations to the auction and some new businesses. Please take a moment to check the list of vendors already solicited (attached and on the website) before you reach out to your contacts.

What items should I request? Popular items include gift certificates for dinners, lunches, Stores, spa treatments, hotels or Inns, gift baskets, tours or trips, tickets to shows or sporting events, jewelry, photography, and art. Many shop owners prefer to donate an actual item from their store.

How do I ask? Introduce yourself as a parent from St. George. Ask if they can support the auction by donating a gift certificate or services. Explain that donors receive premium placement in our auction catalog and that their item will be bid on by more than [150] attendees so it is great publicity for their business. We will gladly display any promotional material they choose. Also mention that funds from the auction are essential for the school's operating budget and enable the school to provide affordable, high quality education. If possible, fill out the donation request form with the vendor and secure the donation on the spot. If you leave the form with the vendor, please follow-up with the vendor within a week or two.

Your items, talents, or services make excellent auction items. Your items do not have to be related to a local business. You also can donate a quality, unused item of your own or your own skills. Some of the most successful items in the past have been dinners catered by school parents, tickets to sporting events, or vacation homes donated by a family. Do you have a special talent, knowledge, or expertise that you could donate? Are you a great gardener or can you offer your landscaping ideas? Can you give a special tour of your favorite museum or take a few kids on your family outing for an afternoon? Do you know (or are you yourself) an artist, chef (or just a good cook), performer or athlete who could turn your skills into an auction item?

When are the auction items due? Auction items, along with completed donation request forms, and any other information or promotional material should be returned no later than February 22, 2013, to ensure that the donation will be recognized in the catalog.

What should I do with the completed form and any auction items? Please bring to front office to Judy. We will announce special collection days in January and February.

How do I ask about sponsorships? If you work at a company that you think would be able to donate to the school via a sponsorship, please let them know that we have advertising space options available and that we would be happy to promote their brand or products during the auction.