[All-extension] Silent and Secret Auctions at Annual Conference

[Young, Elizabeth]

To all OSUE Staff:


Please consider participating in this year's Silent AND Secret Auctions at Annual Conference on December 4th  ~ an opportunity for a good cause. Chi Epsilon Sigma (professional association for support staff) sponsors these auctions as a fundraiser to honor their best via awards such as the Extension Support Staff Excellence Award. The Silent Auction allows the bidder to write their bid on a sheet of paper in full view and the highest bid wins.  In the Secret Auction, you will write your bid on a slip of paper, along with your name and phone number, and put it into a container and no one will know where the bid stands until the slips are opened and the highest bid wins as well.

Whether you are a county office, region or campus, etc. consider this an opportunity for a team project and donate a themed basket or OSU items for the silent or secret auctions. If there is something unique about your county, consider that as a theme for a basket. For example, Pickaway County is known for their Pumpkin Festival - their basket could be pumpkin related items. The price range is really up to each office. A variety of baskets and items in all price ranges is desired in order to give people lots of choices and the chance to participate. Here is a list of some themes, however; these are merely suggestions if anyone has trouble coming up with their own. It would be good to have baskets geared towards both men and women.

Please email me what theme you plan on doing and also send a picture of your basket (if available) to young.1414 at osu.edu<mailto:young.1414 at osu.edu> before November 20th so we can start advertising the baskets.  Emails will be sent to update everyone on the themes being used. Duplicate themes are always welcome as no two baskets are the same!

CES Basket Suggested Themes

*       Chocolate Indulgences Basket- (Chocolate) Items such as candy bars

*       It's a Jungle Out There Basket-(Zoo)

*       Movie Night Basket-Items such as movie and popcorn and a throw.

*       Weeds and Wonder Garden Basket-(Garden) Items such as a spade, seeds, water hose nozzle, gardening gloves, etc. in a watering can.

*       Buckeye Basket-(Buckeyes) can have more than one of the Buckeyes (Hot Seller for men)

*       Who Done It Basket-(Murder Mystery Novels) Items such as books, a reading light, coffee mug, bookmark, and a throw.

*       Love is in the Air Basket-(Romance Novels)

*       "Me Time" Spa Basket-Items such as lotions, bubbles, and candles.

*       Golf Basket-(Golf)-Items such as tees, golf ball, golf club covers, and glove in a mini golf bag.

*       Fisherman's Basket-(Fishing)-Items such as fishing lures, sinkers, extra fishing line, mini net, and hooks in a tackle box.

*       Baseball Basket-(Baseball)-Items such as baseballs, batting glove,

*       Diabetic's Delights Basket-(Special Foods for Diabetics)-Items such as sugar free candy.

*       Camping 4-H Survival Basket-This can really be anything that you know the educator in your area needs when they venture out with the campers.

*       Farmer's Basket- Items such as summer sausage, smoked cheddar cheese, crackers, and peanuts.

*       Write It down Basket-(Writing Supplies)

*       Coffee Lovers Basket-(Coffee or can do Tea also)

*       Outdoor Adventure/Hiking Basket-Items such as water bottle, outdoor guide book, maybe even a cheap throw away camera.

*       Cooking Gadgets Basket-Items such as measuring spoons and cups, spatula, baster, and whisk put in a mixing bowl.

*       Scrapbook Basket-Items such as a starter scrapbook with some letter stickers and different cut of designed paper.

*       Grilling/Cook-Out Basket-Items such as some seasoning, grilling cookbook, chef's apron.

*       Game Night Basket-One main game then can add small card games such as a deck of cards or Uno cards.

*       Mind Games/Puzzles Basket- Items such as Sudoku, Crosswords, and word search with a pen and pencil.

*       Crazy Cats Basket- Items such as cat treats and toys.

*       Dogs Basket- Items such as dog treats and toys.

*       Car Wash Basket- Can be done in a bucket with car wash, a sponge, and sham.

*       Cold Nights made Warm Basket- Can have hot chocolate, mugs and a throw.

*       Canning Foods Basket- Items such as canning jars, canning lids, maybe an instructional book/pamphlets donated by one of the educators.

*       Death By Chocolate Basket-Similar to the other chocolate basket but with a kick of a murder mystery book (such as Agatha Christie book) or movie. Like clue game with fake dagger and such.

*       Romantic Picnic Basket- Throw, wine, vase, plastic flowers, cheese/crackers, and book of poetry.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks!

[The Ohio State University]
Beth Young
Office Production Assistant
Development of Living Skills
OSU Extension, Butler County
1802 Princeton Road, Suite 400, Hamilton, OH 45011
513-785-6655 Office / 513-887-3726 Fax
young.1414 at osu.edu<mailto:young.1414 at osu.edu>

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