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10th Annual Charity Auction General
Our Lady of the Visitation is gearing up for the 2011 10th Annual Charity Auction on Saturday, May 7th and we can't do it without your help. We now have the OLV Family Centre Parish Hall and hundreds of parishioners have utilized its resources for prayer groups, coffee Sundays, our suppers, meetings, and many, many other activities. As well it is rented out to parishioners and the community. Last year, the auction netted over $6,000. This year we need to build on those past successes and we need your assistance to gather up the much needed 200 items for both the Live Auction and Silent Auction. The Auction is Saturday, May 7th. Sounds like a lot of time until then, but with so much work to be done before launch date - here is what you can do to make this event the most successful one yet. First, spread the news that the auction is taking place on Saturday, May 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Family Centre Parish Hall. Then, donate one item for the auction, new or nearly new, and collect one or two items from one of the businesses you frequent. Remember we need at least 200 items for a successful day. Be creative! Everyone would like to bid on things like movie tickets, baking, gift baskets, restaurant cards, oil changes, groceries, car washes - the list is endless. Don't do it alone. Grab one of your friends and do the auction business together. You'll be surprised how each of you can encourage one another. Please have all the donations at the Church by Sunday, May 1st. This will allow time for the cataloguing and promotion. And don't forget to come out and support this important event. An introduction letter to hand to prospective donors is available in a PDF format. AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED
Auction Information Summary DATE: Saturday, May 7th TIME: Registration starts at 9:30 am
LOCATION: A Visitation Banquet Centre
AUCTIONEERS: The JAMES FAMILY AUCTIONEERS AUCTION DONATIONS: Can be delivered to OLOV at 5338 Bank Street or call for pick-up. The Banquet Centre will be open May 6th at 10 am for drop-offs. Call Marie Trojan 613-526-2366 or Gladys Gallant 613-821-3434 Auction Volunteers Team It's really true! Many hands make light work and that is why so many parishioners regularly volunteer for the Auction. It's a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners and have fun at the same time. Volunteers are needed for:
Starting April 19th, we will meet every Tuesday night at 7:00 pm in the Hall to plan all activities. We promise to keep meetings no longer than 1 hour. Please consider joining us. For info call the office or email marie.trojan@sympatico.ca. Note: Would your organization like to stage an auction? Why not join us to see how it is done. We'd we glad to show you! Students needing volunteer hours are also welcome. AUCTION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE MEETING DATES |