What is the auction?
The 20th Annual Student Missions Auction is just around the corner! This is a fundraiser to help send our Radiate Students on a mission trip to Alaska this summer. Businesses, groups and individuals donate new items to be sold to raise money for the mission trip.
Details:
Date: April 30
Time: 4:30-8:00 PM
Cost: $15 (includes dinner & auction bid number)
What to expect:
The afternoon starts at 4:30 pm with a silent auction where participants place bids on hundreds of new and collectible items. Next comes a delicious lasagna dinner at 6 pm. The Live auction begins at 7 pm on Saturday, April 30th. Typical items for auction include theme park tickets, restaurant gift cards, collectible items, home items and vacations. Tickets are not required to place bids, but people wanting to stay and have dinner, tickets are available for $15. Tickets may be purchased online or through the BHBC app.
To purchase your ticket for dinner and the auction, click here:
(Be sure to include the student’s name that you are purchasing your ticket for)
Student Fundraising Information:
Step 1: Watch this video!
Student Fundraising Requirements Checklist
Every student is required to complete BOTH of the following:
- DONATE either $25 in cash OR a new item (with sales tags still attached) worth at least $25
- SELL a minimum of 8 dinner tickets at $15 each
Every student must complete ONLY ONE of the following:
- SERVE dinner at the auction
- PREPARE dinner in the kitchen on Friday (must be 16 years or older)
- SET UP for the auction
- PARTICIPATE in 3 office hours
- WORK the BBQ
Click here to volunteer:
Check your tickets sold:
AUCTION REQUIREMENTS EXPLAINED
What makes the auction successful?
Donating items that will bring in a lot of money and getting people to come to the auction who will spend money. While you’re required to bring an item valued at $25 or more, think creatively. What may cost you only $25 may have a ton more value to someone else!
What are some suggested auction items?
Sports tickets (UGA, Braves games, etc), sports memorabilia (signed footballs, baseballs, bats, jerseys), golf foursomes (area country clubs or golf courses), Gift baskets (filled with something particular like a beach basket, baby basket, movie night basket, gift cards to area restaurants or stores, home items, VACATION HOMES, Business services. Don’t be afraid to go to businesses and ask them to donate an item or service. We can even give you a donation letter that you can have in hand when you make your ask.
Who is the point person for the event?
Janet Allison will be the sending notices, updates, tracking student requirements and updating GOMethod for all students and more for this event. Her email is jallison@burnthickory.com.
Where do I turn in my auction item?
Please donate your items no later than March 20 to Janet Allison in the BHBC office, bring it to Radiate Wrshp Teams, or drop it off at the Radiate Welcome Desk on Sunday morning. Please make sure your name is clearly identifiable (put a sticky with your name on it on the item), include the retail value of the item.
What time do I report to volunteer for the auction?
All times are the start times on Sign Up Genius. You should get a reminder email from them.
If you are setting up for the auction….
This will take place the morning of the event, so this option is reserved for those that have sports, prom, eighth grade dance, or work. Space is limited.
If you plan to participate in office hours…
This must be because you have a legitimate reason that you cannot work the auction. You will need to schedule your hours with Janet Allison NO later than May 15.