We hope that those you who attended the Auction had a fantastic night! Thank you, Crocker!
It was a great night and we are so fortunate to have such amazing support for our fantastic school.
If you have any questions, please contact us: auction@crockerschool.org
Thank you again!
Best,
Melissa & Nicole
If you’re attending the Auction, we can’t wait to see you! It’s going to be a fun night!
Remember, the doors open at 6:00 and the festivities go anywhere from 10:00-11:00 – depending on whether or not you’re staying for the after-party in the wine cellar!
*CASH BAR–There will be beer, wine and speciality cocktails available. Bring your cash. The bar will not be able to accept bidder numbers, credit cards or IOUs. Cash only!
*Wine for your table–If you haven’t done so already – or you need more – you will be able to purchase bottles of wine for your table (w/ your bidder #) for $30. The bottles will be placed on your table after the silent auction to enjoy during dinner.
*If you’ve already received a catalog – please bring it to the Auction. Your catalog is your paddle and we don’t have enough to give you another.
*Valet parking–
Douglas Parking has generously donated valet parking for our event. The Rotunda Building address is 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. The Rotunda Building is located at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and 16th Street. On the Telegraph/Broadway side (they intersect in front of the building) you will see Men’s Warehouse. The main entrance to the Rotunda is on the Plaza side where San Pablo Avenue ends in the drop off circle and the valet attendants will be waiting.
If you have any additional questions, please check the FAQs.
We’re looking forward to a fun evening!
Melissa & Nicole
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Crocker Auction this Saturday!! Here is some information to help make it a good experience.
What is it all about?
It is a fun community event as well as the largest of the Crocker PTA fundraising efforts that provide essential programs to benefit all our children and help make Crocker Highlands the great school it is.
What Happens at the Auction?
When you arrive at 6pm, stop at the registration table to check in and get your bidder number. Your bidder number will be placed onto your catalog. So, if you already have a catalog, do not forget to bring it to the auction! All purchases (except for drinks) will be put on your bidder number and credit card.
At registration, you will also have the opportunity to purchase a Golden Ticket and wine for your table during dinner. You’ll then move on to the next table to pick up your name-tag.
Silent Auction, Drinks & Hors D’oeuvres 6:00-7:45
Throughout the evening, the bars will be accepting cash only. We will have wine (both by the glass and bottle), beer, sparkling water and some yummy specialty cocktails available. There will be passed hors d’oeuvres during the silent auction so, while you munch and mingle, you will be able to bid at the silent auction tables.
Shop around and bid on everything you want! Be sure to print clearly on the bid sheets your name and bidder number when bidding; most invoice errors are due to hasty handwriting. The silent auction tables begin closing at 7:15pm, with sections closing just minutes apart. You’ll want to pay attention to what is closing so you don’t miss anything you want!
Please bring your catalog with you to the auction, as we only have enough for each attending family.
Golden Ticket
50 Tickets – $100 each
The Golden Ticket winner will get their pick of ANY LIVE AUCTION item offered this year before they hit the auction block! The Golden Ticket winner will be selected through a great game of HEADS OR TAILS.
At the beginning of the Live Auction the 50 people vying for the Golden Ticket will be called to stand up and play. The game begins with each player putting their hand on their Head or their Tail. The flip of a coin will determine who stays and who goes. The last one standing wins!
Live Auction & Dinner
After the silent tables close, we will all head downstairs and find a seat at our table (your table number can be found on your name tag.) Be prepared for great food, lots of fun and a ton of bidding on all the fantastic Live Auction items!
Check Out
While some of you will be heading downstairs to the Wine Cellar, others of you will be ready to head home after a great evening. Check Out will not begin until after the live auction and dinner end. You must stay to check out if you have won any items – this includes winnings from the online auction. The winning bidder of any purchases left behind will be contacted the following week about where to pick up their items and a $25 service fee will be added to their bill. Note that the invoices will be preliminary as the live items, Raise Your Paddle, and some additional charges may not have had a chance to be entered until the next day.
What should I wear?
The event is cocktail attire, but almost anything goes!
How do I get to the Auction & where should I park?
The Rotunda Building is located at 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and 16th Street. On the Telegraph/Broadway side (they intersect in front of the building) you will see Men’s Warehouse. The main entrance to the Rotunda is on the Plaza side where San Pablo Avenue ends in the drop off circle. Complimentary valet parking has been provided and the valet attendants will be waiting in the drop off circle.
Lastly….
Make sure to mingle, have fun, eat and enjoy and get to know our Crocker community. It will be a great evening. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you to the Crocker Community & Beyond! The Online Auction was a huge success!! Don’t worry - there’s lots more to bid on and purchase…we hope to see you all on March 3! If you haven’t purchased your Auction tickets – please do so now – it’s going to be a ton of fun! Buy Auction Tickets Now!
We sold out last year and are on the way to selling out again this year. Don’t sit on the fence – buy your tickets for a great night out!
While you’re in the buying mood – spend some time shopping the online auction – there are lots of great deals, gift certificates to yummy restaurants, fun outings and lots of sign up parties. The Crocker Sleepover (grades K-3) is only available online – so sign your kiddo up fast!
www.biddingforgood.com/crockerschool
See you on March 3!
The Online Auction is running from today until February 26. Now is the time to register and start bidding! There are great things to be found online, including some coveted sign up party spots, unique experiences, nights out on the town and classes and camps for the kids. Don’t forget to pass the auction along to your friends and family – you don’t need to be a Crocker family to join in on the fun!
You can also preview all the items that will be at the Benefit Auction on March 3.
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Happy Bidding!
The Online Auction – the kick-off to Crocker’s biggest annual fundraiser – begins Saturday, February 18 at 9 am and will run through 9 pm on Sunday, February 26.
Don’t miss the chance to bid on hundreds of great items, including:
In addition, the online auction will include some of Crocker’s most popular Sign-Up parties. The spots for these coveted parties may sell out during the Online Auction, so get a jump on the competition and sign-up now!
Most of these items will only be available through the Online Auction, so don’t miss this chance to make some great purchases and support Crocker at the same time! Please visit the online auction starting at 9:00 am SATURDAY to begin bidding!
The invitations have been emailed! Each Crocker family should receive one (check all your inboxes and spam folders too!) – if you haven’t received one, please let us know!
Now it is time to buy your tickets and register! Don’t hesitate – we sold out last year! Purchasing your tickets is easy and can be done at: www.auction.crockerschool.org/ and click on the tickets! While you are there you can also buy your Golden Ticket and pre-buy wine for your table! This way you know that you’ll have wine to drink during dinner.
Still have questions? Send us an email at auction@crockerschool.org
The Cupcake Challenge is over and was a HUGE success! Over 50% of all families in each class participated…very impressive!
WAY TO GO CROCKER!!!
Let’s get ready for some cupcakes!
This should help remind you…get those donations, ads & parties in! The deadline is approaching and we know that you still have some great ideas for parties, some gift cards just sitting in your kitchen drawer and the perfect class basket up your sleeve. Now is the time to fill out the online submission forms and get on the auction bandwagon. You know you want to…and you know that you kid wants a cupcake!
