Procurement Tips and Wish List

One of the most important parts of any auction is having unique and interesting items to bid on. Many great items come from the companies you work for, businesses you frequent, or from your own creative pursuits. While procuring may seem intimidating at first, members of our auction committee have many great ideas to get you started. The following contains some ideas of what items have worked in the past, and those items weíd like to add this year. Use these ideas to get your imagination going. Consider this your chance to share your own ideas and experience.

Some of our best-selling-items are the ones that are hard to get, creative, or truly one of a kind. Think of the things that you enjoy: unique pieces of art, fresh baked bread, detailing for your car. Also think of things that you would love to do, but are hard to get: a champagne sunset cruise, fresh flowers delivered for a year, a personalized dinner party in your home, or a childís room makeover.

These are a few of our favorite things, but the list is by no means complete!

Trips and Travel

• Weekend retreats - share your condo or cabin
• Vacation getaways and resort packages
• Airline tickets
• Luggage
• Travel clothing
• Ski trip
• RV rental
• Airplane, seaplane, helicopter, and balloon rides/tours
• Guided tours and hikes

Children's Items

• Creation Station certificate
• Toys
• Craft projects
• Child-sized furniture

Relaxed Parent

• Mother's Day spa package
• Golf or sports package
• Massage certificates
• Babysitting vouchers
• Housecleaning services
• Cooking services
• Baked goods
• Yard care

Adult Items

• Computer programs and games
• MP3 players and music certificates
• Home entertainment items
• Cameras and accessories
• Golf equipment
• BBQ grills and equipment
• Car detailing kit and certificates
• Tools and tool kits

Events and Experiences

• Tours of unique places
• A chance to try a new hobby
• Fishing trip
• Sailing trip
• Tickets to unusual events
• Theatre tickets
• Firehouse tour
• Foss Tug ride
• Police ride-along
• Front row for the 4th of July
• Time with a radio host
• A chance to be on TV

Party Packages

• Children's birthday
• Painting ceramics
• Bowling
• Clown
• Magician
• Jillian's pool party
• Cocktails and appetizers
• Have a fire truck come over!

Donor Hosted Parties

• Holiday and theme parties
• Pizza parties
• Meeting with celebrities
• Elegant gourmet dinners (your house or theirs!)
• Catered meals and picnics
• Tailgate parties
• Yacht parties

Gift Certificates

• Restaurants
• Craft supply store
• Book stores
• Massage
• Garden center
• Home improvement store
• Gym rental
• Personal training

Everyday Life

• Grocery gift cards
• Gas cards
• Classroom snack duties
• Coffee
• Tea
• Hauling service
• Dumpster rental
• Tools and a tool box

Edibles

• Specialty chocolates
• Artisan bread (fresh baked!)
• Cookies, desserts or pies delivered every month
• Product baskets
• Couch potato baskets
• Wines, champagnes, beers, ales
• Cognac with glasses

Memberships

• Athletic club
• Children's museum
• Flight museum
• Art museum
• Zoo
• Aquarium
• Theatre, ballet, opera tickets

Lessons

• Martial arts
• Ice skating
• Juggling
• Swimming
• Computer

Sports and More

• Tickets to any sporting event
• Lift tickets
• Sports equipment - indoor, outdoor, sets, etc.
• Sports memorabilia

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