A few good bids...

2009-03-02T12:36:00.000-08:00

Saturday, March 7, any of these could be yours!
2009 FSW Hollywood Nights - Live Auction Items:

Weekend getaway at Figure 8 Island - located on Wilmington's only private beach, Figure 8 Island, is available to guests of owners only! This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home has many kid-friendly amenities including air hockey table and boccie ball pit, not to mention the beach! Value: $1250

Need a night out? Let Laurel and Tracy come take over the household to babysit your children. Value: Priceless

One week at SeaBreeze - a newly remodeled, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath oceanfront home located at the north end of Carolina Beach. Value $2100

2009 Cucalorus Film Fest - Two festival passes for the 2009 Cucalorus Film Fest - all access passes to screenings and other events. Value $300

Gold Tone brand Ukulele - soprano size made from solid mahogany. Includes hardshell case and song book. Value $230

Lawncare for one year - 7 weed/feed applications throughout the year including weed control and fertilization. Value $450

One week in Rocky Mountain Vacation Home - Don't have plans for spring break? Head to the Rockies! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath sleeps 8 - 10 people. Enjoy cross country skiing or snowshoeing in the back country. Spring is the best time to go! Value $1600

Watch the VIDEO!
"Djembe Fire!" with faculty member Cheryl Blackwelder - Cheryl will take one child and a friend to historic Thalian Hall for a one time experience.

Weekend in Manhattan - 2 tickets for roundtrip airfare from Wilmington to La Guardia and use of a one bedroom apartment in Manhattan's Financial District; apartment has one bedroom and a foldout couch in the living room area, full kitchen, is totally furnished, and cleaning service is included. Value $1000

Peruse the Silent Auction tables from 6 - 7:30 p.m. and bid on these items:

Sweet and Sassy: Diva for Day with limo ride.
Family pack pizza - two large pizzas (one-5 topping and one-2 topping), one order of breadsticks, and one 2-liter bottle of soda and $50 Regal Cinema movie tickets.
Two tickets for the 2009 Historic Wilmington Home Tour during the Azalea Festival Saturday, April 4 & 5.
$50 gift certificate for veterinary services from Dineen Animal Hospital and one 8-week obedience class for dogs from PetSmart.
One month of piano lessons by Melody Million.
Preteen and kid yoga class from Wilmington Yoga Center.
One three month membership to The Crest Fitness Club.
One hour green tea facial from Porters Neck Yoga & Spa.
Paint-N-Play gift certificate and one week of half-day summer camp at SOLA.
Waterfront Watercolor Adventure - Join Sheri Welsh at Battleship Park for a watercolor painting of downtown Wilmington.
Basket of best-selling health and wellness products by Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D. including The UltraMind Solution book, 6 Weeks to an UltraMind Home Coaching Course, UltraMetabolism, UltraMetabolism Cookbook, The UltraSimple Diet, UltraPrevention, The 5 Forces of Wellness, and The Detox Box.
Quarter-page, black & white advertisement in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.
And much more!

2009-01-28T10:14:00.000-08:00

GET YOUR TICKETS WHILE THEY LAST!

FRIENDS SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON
HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS AUCTION 2009

When: Saturday, March 7

Time: 6 - 10 p.m.

Where: St. James Parrish

Cost: $25 per person
Paper tickets will not be distributed

Reservations can be made at the front office of both campuses or click on the reservation form below and submit to Meshab@fsow.org.

Walk the red carpet for the 2009 FSW Hollywood Nights Auction! Come dressed to impress as your favorite celebrity and watch for the fashion police. The "Best" and "Worst" dressed will receive a special award. The silent auction will start the evening with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Bid there and during dinner, at the live auction, for some great items like an outdoor play structure courtesy of Home Depot, or all-access passes to the Cucalorus Film Festival!

All proceeds go toward building our children's education for a brighter future. Please don't miss this social (and beneficial) event of the year!

Sincerely,

Lora Plauché, auction chair

Need more information? Everything you need to know is right here.

What is the FSW auction?
The Friends School of Wilmington Auction offers an evening of enjoyment and community building while raising money that directly benefits all of our students. The auction is an organized effort undertaken by the PTO and the school’s administration. While the committee does much of the basic planning, the work of involved parents and community members is essential to making this substantial undertaking a success.

Why is the FSW auction important?
100 percent of the proceeds go towards enhancing our children’s education and building a better community. Last year’s auction raised $18,875 to support the school’s mission of educating children in the Quaker traditions. This year our fundraising goal is $40,000! The auction is a great community-building event where parents and other volunteers have fun working together to achieve a common goal.

When and where is this year's auction?
The 2009 FSW Auction will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009, from 6 to 10 p.m. at St. James Parish, located at 25 South Third Street in downtown Wilmington. Parking is available along the streets surrounding St. James Parish.

What is the theme and dress?
This year's theme is Hollywood Nights. Come as your favorite celebrity (dead or alive) or dress for the red carpet! Prizes will be awarded (by the fashion police) to the best and worst dressed.

How do I attend the auction?
Invitations to the auction have been sent. Your reservation includes drinks, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and dessert. Tickets may be purchased for $25 each at both campuses (check, cash or charge). Paper tickets will not be distributed.

What is the web address for the online auction?
www.fsow.org, then click on the auction link.

How does the auction work?

When you arrive the night of the auction, stop by the check-in table to pick up your bid number and other important information.

Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres as you bid on items in the silent auction. Be sure to take advantage of guaranteed bids to ensure you win the items you really want.

Once the silent auction closes, the dinner buffet will open and guests will be seated at their tables. The live auction begins and it is always full of excitement.

Stop by check-out at the conclusion of the evening to settle your account by cash, check, or charge and pick up your items. If you must leave before check-out opens, please contact Lora Plauché or Kim Traver the following Monday to settle your account.

How do I bid in the Silent Auction?
Silent auction items each have a bid sheet with pre-printed bid amounts. To place your bid, simply write your bid number next to the desired bid amount.

What are guaranteed bids?
Bidders have the option to guarantee a purchase from the silent auction by bidding the guaranteed bid. Guaranteed bids are set above the retail value of each item determined to be fair by the committee. The first bidder to sign the bottom of the bid sheet commits to paying the guaranteed price and becomes the winning bid. Live items are not available for guaranteed bids. Auction patrons have the privilege of placing guaranteed bids 15 minutes before the auction opens. Auction items purchased must remain on display for the remainder of the auction.

What is an auction patron?
Auction patrons support the auction by helping to underwrite the costs of the event. They are vital to the success of the auction. To show our appreciation, all patrons receive access to the silent auction preview on auction night and special recognition for their support.

How can I get involved?
There are several ways you can participate and be a part of the FSW Auction:

Donate an item or service to auction — whether it is a piece of jewelry or a dream vacation in Costa Rica, there is something you can contribute or solicit for the auction.

Ask friends, family members, or businesses to make donations.

Advertise in the auction program. Use the space to thank a special teacher, place a class photo, or list your business. Contact Lora Plauché for pricing.

Become an Auction Patron — underwrite certain expenses related to the evening.

Attend the event and BID, BID, BID! The evening is fun for all, whether you enjoy the social fellowship of Friends School parents and alumni, make a silent bid for a class basket, or raise your paddle for a trip to Merida, Mexico!

Work with the Auction Committee — the committee is comprised of dedicated volunteers who pull together every detail of the event, and would love your support and involvement. Contact Lora Plauché for volunteer opportunities.

How can I make a donation?
Complete a donation form (below), drop it off in the main office, or email it to lplauche@gmail.com. Next, bring in your item or arrange with the auction committee to have it picked up or delivered closer to the auction. Be sure to provide brochures or pictures for the display of your item if available.

What are some good ideas for donations?
Getaways: a week or long weekend at your vacation home; hotel or inn; train or airline tickets; sailing excursions.
Food and Wine: fine wines; specialty gift baskets; restaurant certificates; cookbooks; group dinners, parties, and desserts.
Entertainment: theater; concert or circus tickets; zoo trips.
Children's items: sets of books; scooters; theme baskets; Lego's; electronic toys; computer software, games and lessons.
Sports: golf at your club; any sports tickets; lessons; new sports equipment and memorabilia.
Uniquely FSW: use you and your family's creativity to make or arrange something special for the auction, from quilts to parties, ceramics to lessons. Donations from this category are highly cherished each year.
Other Ideas: Credit card bonus points or merchandise purchased with bonus points; lunches with celebrities or walk-on appearances on TV shows.
Or, give us a lead and we'll track it down!

Is our donation tax-deductible?
Yes, as the law allows. You will receive a note acknowledging your donation. Please refer to your tax advisor for details.

More questions? Contact:
Lora Plauché
Auction Chairperson
(910) 452-3871 H
(615) 517-1231 C
Lora.plauche@gmail.com

Kim Traver
Director of Development, FSW
(910) 791-8221 O
kimt@fsow.org

Friends School Auction

A few good bids...