Mini Golf Tournament Silent Auction By: Ed Finison This is a recap of the comments that the Silent Auction Committee presented Monday at Rotary, and some discussion notes. The main purpose of the discussion was to start our engines with July and August being our time frame for gathering and presenting Silent Auction Items and challenging everyone to remember what they did in the past and encourage new contacts, and items for auction. There are 28 addressees and we need everyone’s help. Two things to keep in mind as you go about this: - As you contact people—think about two requests. One being an outright donation (hole sponsor or just a cash donation), and then an item for the silent auction. It can be golf rounds, meal discounts, physical items (big or small), business discounts, activity discounts, etc. Of course, each call or request is what fits the occasion.
- Communication is key, so that we don’t hit the same target multiple times. If you are successful in a pursuit, please let me know. I will be the clearing house and keep everyone posted. In the early going, I would even love to know if you have a target and want to let me know that.
Important tools to assist your efforts are coming including brochures which will be available in 2-3 weeks or sooner. Something concrete to give to folks, possibly even display. As a general rule, we have broken our Silent Auction attack into 6 categories. I will send out notes on these areas as reminders. - Golf; there are 17-20 courses on or just off the island—these are our large money makers. Don’t forget Pro-Shop items.
- Restaurants; everyone has a favorite—please ask. Multiple meals, people, etc. Something biddable.
- Retail Business; Spa’s, Nurseries, pet grooming, gift shops
- Activities; Boat rental discounts (shelter cove, palmetto bay, south beach, etc.) Trips and tours, Daufuski events.
- Baskets; we had 11 last year, popular but need to figure how to be more profitable (less cost to Rotary member)
- Products; Large items (paintings, pottery, etc.) Small items can go in “grab bags”
Put on your “thinking hat” and “ action shoes” as we attack the Silent Auction!
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