Today's the day! Here is what to expect when you arrive:
Check-In and Silent Auction Bidding
After check in, help yourself to a drink and an hor d'oeuvre as you mingle among friends. Browse through the silent auction tables to find art, tickets to events, wine and cocktail baskets, birthday party ideas, toys, books, music and more. Auction items will close for bidding in four groups. Browse all the items in each silent auction to prepare for bidding: Barroque silent auction items, Civetta silent auction items, Beauty & Jewelry items, Commedia dell'Art silent auction items.
Get Your Golden Mask!
Before the silent auction ends, be sure to purchase a mask from one of the many mask sellers in the silent auction area ($25.) If your mask is the Golden Mask, you will be awarded any one LIVE auction item of your choice (including team art) at no cost!
Gatewood Adventures
Next, be sure to visit the Gatewood Adventures. Each adventure is coordinated by a Gatewood staff member or parent and you can find sign up sheets for each adventure in the silent auction room. Hurry, spaces for each are limited!
Pictures!
Gail Ann, of Gail Ann Photography will be snapping photos during the silent auction portion of the evening. Ham it up - all pictures will be placed online for free download and lots of auction memories.
Get Ready for the Bid Event...
After all silent auction tables have closed, head up to the dining area for a meal and more fun. Check out the menu and if you ordered a vegetarian item, be sure to ask a server for your plate.
LIVE!
When everyone is settled in, the live auction will begin. Auctioneer Matt Smith and Gatewood teacher Jeff Case will guide you through the excitement of a live auction. You'll have a chance to bid on exciting adventures and priceless team art. A presentation and short movie, "Small Matters," is also on the agenda. Get to know what's up for bid before you arrive with this list of Live auction items.
As always, thank you to our generous community of donors.
