It's not really sinister. This was just advertising a signup party ... a chance for people to "sign up" to participate in an event. Of all the signups I've sold, I recalled something related to Halloween. Voila, this SPOOKFEST party materialized from the ether. Fifteen rising Grade 8 girls were treated to a fun-filled outing. They were picked up directly from school on a "haunted bus" where they were taken to the Cheesecake Factory for an early dinner. Then the bus transported them to a ... Read On >
Auction sign-up parties for men: Spirit Tasting Party
Auction sign up parties can be for a specific group of people (as this one is targeted men) or not. This party could just as easily be for us females, but it was aimed at the guys. Participants got to join the owner of a local Spirits company as he led a participatory 'tour' through a flight of his company's products and cocktails. He discussed the milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, filtration, and aging process for vodka, gin, whiskey, and bourbon. Gourmet appetizers were included (to ... Read On >
Party sign-up for the Moms
The majority of the school auctions my team works occur in the spring. As we approach Mother's Day, I start talking about "buying this jewelry for your wife" and "What a nice Mother's Day gift this item would be." Here's an activity that the Moms might enjoy. It could be advertised as a Mother's Day appreciation gift. Party sign-ups like this can be incorporated into the silent auction. Moms Night Out at the Movies Enjoy an evening out with the girls at the Avalon Theater. Join your friends ... Read On >