UUMC Presents: The UUCM Mad Hatters Annual Auction
"Show me the money!"

This year's auction committee chairs are: Peter Kent and Sheila Donovan. Email auction@uumarblehead.org

Welcome!

Our auction is an important fundraising event for the church (and always a fun party), but it is also a great way to bring people together. Do you have a special talent or skill or a unique item to donate? Can you host a dinner? Does this sound like a fun project to be involved in? Then you've come to the right place!
Yikes! The auction is only -602 days away, so it's too late for changes to your items to get in the printed catalog, but please make corrections anyway - they will still appear on statements and bid sheets.
The Catalogs are Ready! Pick one up at the auction table in the Holyoke Room, and use it to plan your bidding strategy. We'll have them available at the auction too - Please share with a friend.

Catalog

Browse and bid on items & events (You can see past catalogs here too)
Calendar

See when events are scheduled
Statement

View your events' guest lists & see your purchases

Please bring your items for the auction to the church as soon as possible and notify the co-chairs

Saturday, March 28, 2015 Auction Details

Doors open at 6pm for Games and Silent Auction and Live Auction begins at 8 pm - Refreshments throughout the evening.

Item No.DonorFeatured ItemDateQty$ Each
W14 Tranquility Vets
Voucher for At Home Pet Euthanasia
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This voucher is good for one Pet Euthanasia Appointment or Quality of Life Consultation by Tranquility Vets. The only thing NOT included in this voucher is cremation, which is around $200 depending on pet size. The voucher is transferable, so you can give it to a friend or neighbor in need of our services, and it never expires! Home Euthanasia is such a different experience then saying goodbye in the vet clinic and can even be a healing experience. We have more time to talk, process, and grieve. The pet does not have to get in the carrier or car. And the family doesn't have to travel home from the clinic empty handed. Caring is our calling and we would be honored to help a First UU family or friend have the best possible end of life experience when their pet's time comes. Tranquility Vets is a mobile At Home Pet Euthanasia Veterinary Practice founded by Dr. Clare Rathjens to help pets pass in their sleep, in the comfort of their own home surrounded by loved ones. Dr. Clare is an SYC and ROCS parent and lives in Clintonville. Use of the voucher is subject to Dr. availability, but every effort will be made to accommodate the request when the time comes. We know this is usually a last minute decision and we will go above and beyond our usual scheduling protocols for the holder of this voucher. The winner of this voucher will receive instructions for booking an appointment via phone or online, as well as direct contact information for Dr. Clare. Voucher value: $450
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Volunteer Opportunities

Click here to email us about volunteering to help with the auction
Click here to email us about bringing a dish for the auction dinner

You can also visit the Auction table or contact Bill or Hugh to sign up to bring food or help in one of these areas:
  • Phone-A-Thon group - Help spread the word and get folks thinking about what to offer this year
  • Website data entry - Enter info from paper donation forms (Not everyone is so tech-savvy)
  • Catalog Proofreader - Keep an eye on donated item entries - fix typos and follow up on missing dates and other essential info
  • Business Donation gatherer - Teams of 2 visit local businesses and ask for items to donate - they get a mention in the catalog!
  • Donate Items / Dinners - Use this website to submit your item descriptions! What could be easier!
  • Donate Food for Auction night
  • Assist on Food/Drink/Dessert/Coffee service teams
  • Catalog prep - Help coordinate generation, printing, stapling of catalog and addendum
  • Slide Show - Help prepare the PowerPoint slides we show during the live auction
  • Theme Ambience / Entertainment - Slide shows, music, live entertainment...etc - Creative Opportunity!
  • Bid Sheet prep - Pick paper colors, print bid sheets night before auction
  • Silent auction table setup
  • Post auction silent item distribution
  • Record live auction bids
  • "Run" live bids out to computer team for entry
  • Take Tickets on auction night
  • Sell Admission Tickets before the auction
  • Staff the Auction table during weeks before Auction
  • Come up with ideas to help decorate
  • Clean up team
  • Computer team - help check guests in, enter sales, and settle up
  • Network team - help setup and test our old computer equipment (or persuade folks to donate some spiffy new laptops)
  • Other - Can you think of some other way you'd like to help make our event better?