Shake, Rattle and Roll!
Auction FAQs
What kinds of things do you auction, and where do you get the items?
- You’re likely to see almost anything up for bid! You, the members and friends of JUC, donate items for the auction. These can be almost anything—from yummy goodies from your kitchen to craft and art items to social events like a book swap, to services such as pet sitting or computer consulting.
- You’re also encouraged to ask your favorite businesses to donate items, like gift certificates or other products. Not only is it good for the auction, it’s a good way for them to advertise! Pick up a copy of the Donation Request Letter for Businesses, at the Auction Table on Sundays, or download additional copies from the JUC website.
What can I donate, and how do I do it?
- Starting in September, you’ll see an Auction Table set up on Sundays where you can submit your Donation Forms. We’re there to answer your questions and help you get ideas if you’re not sure what to donate.
- You’ll find that the auction can also be a great way to meet people if you’re new to JUC—just donate a social event and wait to see who shows up! These are often the most popular items at the auction—people bid over and over to share a Mexican dinner or games night.
- If you need ideas, take a few moments and peruse some previous years’ catalogs for examples of what folks have donated in the past. These will be available at the Auction Table beginning mid-September.
Is there something I can do to help with the auction?
- Glad you asked! This is a huge event, and we need LOTS of help (over 100 volunteers), both before the auction and on auction night. Look for the Volunteer Sign-Up at the Auction Table, and on the Sign Up Site during the week!
How do I find out what is up for bid?
- All the items are published a few weeks before the auction in a catalog so you have lots of time to select the items you’d like to bid on. Each family will receive a catalog, either hand-delivered or mailed to them! Be sure to peruse the selections and make a note about what you’d like to bid on!
- Items may be purchased for the guaranteed price prior to the auction. You may do this by completing the Pre-Auction Purchase form and returning it with payment to the JUC office by noon on Friday, November 13.
What can I expect the night of the Auction?
- First, FUN!! Second, you can preview the items as soon as you arrive and begin bidding on the Silent Auction items. Last year we had over 200 items to bid on! Plan on bidding, mingling, and re-bidding on items if you are outbid, and watch to see where your own donations are in the process! Different items will “close” at different times, which will be announced during the Silent Auction. From 6-7 pm, delicious food will be available, and a cash bar serving beer and wine is staffed throughout the evening—enjoy yourself! At about 8:15 pm, the Live Auction starts, moderated by our entertaining professional auctioneers. By about 9:30 you can pick up and pay your bills for the items you’ve won. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted!
- If you need to leave before the bills are ready, feel free to pay at church the next day!
How do I sign up to attend the auction?
- Tickets are available at the Auction Table after church at the Auction Table. The cost will be $15 per adult, $10 for teens, $5 for kids 6-12, free for kids under 5. Family Pack available at $40.
- You can also buy tickets to the auction on the night of the auction—but watch out! The entry fee is doubled!
What if I can’t attend the auction? Can I still buy items?
- Of course! Even if you have to miss the auction, each item has a “Buy It Now!” price—simply call or email the church office with the list of what you wish to purchase in advance, along with payment, and the item is yours—guaranteed!!
What’s in it for the kids?
- This is a not-to-be-missed event for your kids too! At 5:30 pm, over in the Mills Building, we will hold a special Children’s Auction, with real auctioneers, with items donated from JUC families! Children are given their parent’s bidder number, and each child is guaranteed to win at least one item (at child-sized prices, of course!). Children’s Auction bills will be added to parent’s bills to make it easy. The Children’s Auction committee will send more information regarding making donations of gently-used items!
- For the little ones (birth-3 years), childcare will be provided from 5:30-9:30 in the Nursery (RE Wing). They may eat the dinner provided (if old enough!), or please bring their own.
- Following the Children’s Auction, kids will be served dinner, and then treated to a professional show.
- Following the show, kids will be divided by age and shown an age-appropriate movie with plenty of adult and teen caregivers. Parents may be asked to volunteer for one babysitting shift to ensure adequate coverage. Your kids will have a ball!!
What ages define a Teen?
- 13-17
Katie Wheeler,
Co-Chair |
Marcela Morales, Co-Chair |