It is that time of year again when the Chinese Auction Committee asks our members to help make this year’s annual awards banquet a great fun way to raise funds for the club through our Silent Auction and Chinese Auction Baskets. This year the Committee has been tasked with raising sufficient funds to purchase badly needed lane ropes, a suprisingly not so inexpensive item. Last year’s proceeds were used in part to secure the services of Dr. Kimble. So, take a look below for some ideas and see if you can donate an item or two. Perhaps, you could join with some of your swim club friends to commit to an entire basket. Once you decide, follow the easy steps to let the Committee know what you will be donating and we’ll be sure to make every effort to collect your donation in the least inconvenient way possible.
Thank you the Auction Committee
How do I donate? It’s simple, just follow these steps:
- Look below for potential ideas, or be creative and think of your own!
- Check the list of items already spoken for to see if you can partner with other members to help fill a basket and avoid duplicates. Note that member names are not displayed here.
- Sign-up to Provide a Donation
- Give to or make arrangements for an auction committee member to pick-up your donation (Patti Daum, Karen Bergman, Cyndi Swartz or Lori Cicchini) by April 10th.
Suggested Basket Ideas and Items
Momma’s Survival Kit
Spa certificate for massage, facial, nails and pedicure
Hair salon certificate for cut and color
Department Store Gift card
Chocolates
Wine
Wrap it Up
Variety of wrapping paper (birthday – male, female, teen, boys, girls), wedding, shower, anniversary, all occasion, Hanukkah, tissue paper, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Easter…
Wrapping paper scissors
Two Sided Tape
Bows (Variety)
Box of Assorted Cards
Thank you Cards
Wrapping paper storage box
Bow maker
Raffia
Backyard Vacation
BBQ Tools
Outdoor Wireless Speakers
Citronella Candles
Gift Card to Local Restaurant
Suntan Lotion
Ice Tea Mix
Lemonade Mix
Games
Spring Spruce-Up
Landscape Lighting Kit (starter kit)
Load of Mulch
Landscaper Gift Card
Bag of Grass Seed
Fertilizer
Spreader
Gift Certificate for House Cleaning
Dry cleaner gift card
Pressure Washer
Make Me Over
Make-up
Hair Products
Parafin Wax Hand Treatment
Cut and Color
Gift Card to Salon +/or Department Store
Daddy’s Day of Delights
Golf Package
Paintball
Gift Certificate for Beer Distributor
Steaks (Omaha Gift Certificate)
Tickets to Any Sporting Event
Scrip and Scratch Tree
Variety of Gift Cards and Scratch Off Lottery Tickets
Coach Tom’s Pre-Meet Nightmare or Junk Food Heaven
Any kind of junk food you can think of – chips, salsa, chocolates, licorice, candy, trail mix, etc….
Case of Pop
Kool-Aid
Pizza Mix
Popcorn
Ice Cream Home or Away
Ice Cream Maker
Ice Cream fixings
Flavorings
Bowls
Scoop
Toppings
Ice Cream gift certificates
Let Me Entertain You
Party Appetizer mixes
Drink Mixes
Caterer Gift Card
Party Serving Bowls
Giant Eagle Gift Card
Balloon Kit
Gift Card to Wine/Liquor or Beer Distributor
Party Favors
Tween Queen
Girls make-up
Nail Polish
Journal
Pedicure/Manicure Kits
Face Cleansing Products
MP3 or I-Tunes Gift Card
Vera Bradley Purse
Cell Phone Embellishments
DVD for Girls
He’s All Boy
Legos
Baseball related items or sporting tickets
Fishing items
Soccer Ball
Basketball
MP3 player or I-Tunes Gift Card
DVD for boys
Men’s shower wash
Dick’s Gift Card
Bakugan
Sights and Sounds of Pittsburgh
CLO or Cultural Event Tickets
Plane ride over Pittsburgh
Just Ducky Tour
Gateway Clipper Tour
Framed Photo of PGH sights
Steelers Paraphernalia
Penguin Paraphernalia
Primanti’s gift card
Be Your Own Cake Boss
Cake Mixes
Cake Baking Set
Cake Decorating Set
Specialized Cooking Book for Cakes, Cookies
Chocolate Better Than… Everything
Candy
Soap
Candle
Licorice
Fondue Maker (already donated)
Melting Chocolate for Fondue
Marshmallows
Gaga for Golf
Anything golf related
Golf Towels
Golf Foursome
Golf Balls
Golf Tees
Golf Shirt
Golf desk set
Golf Pictures (famous courses)
Golf Club Cleaner kit (is there such a thing)
Pro Lessons Gift Card
Driving Range Gift Card
Babysitting Services (4 hour commitments)
Yard Help (4 hour commitments)
