RHPS Silent Auction

Now - More Than Ever

March 20, 2010, at the Glenview Mansion, Rockville.

Advance Auction Catalog

Advanced Ticket Sales

Absentee Bid Form

Dear Rosemary Hills Parents:

The auction committee is in full swing, soliciting donations and planning the many, many details that make for a spectacular event. (It's not too early for parents to book a babysitter!)

The success of this crucial fundraiser depends on the generosity of the entire school and community. You probably have something - an item, a connection, a skill -- that could earn big bucks for Rosemary Hills and help maintain our wonderful school.

Here are a few ideas for popular auction items that you might consider donating (or asking a friend or business to donate):

GLORIOUS GETAWAYS: Do you, friends, or family members have a beach house, winter cabin, time-share, New York apartment, boat, etc.? Every year these are among the most desirable items in our auction catalog. Please consider donating a week's stay at your prized getaway!  If you have connections to the travel/hospitality industry, please consider asking for a weekend package or other amenities at a nice hotel, B&B, spa, cruise, museum, or tour.

ROSEMARY HILLS TALENT: Everybody's good at something! Donate your time and talent as a personal service. This is a great way to publicize a service business or simply utilize your professional expertise or amateur skills for a good cause. In the past, RHPS parents have turned their professional expertise or amateur skills into such great auction items as: * Lessons & Tutorials - Knitting, music, fine art, calligraphy, photography, cooking.... * Consulting - Interior decorating, nonprofit fund-raising, landscaping design, party planning.... * Personal Services - Accounting, fine art, photography, writing, massage, personal training, guided tours, house painting...

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD: Calling all bakers, caterers, and amateur chefs. Make a meal for 6...Bake dessert for 10... Whatever your specialty, our auction goers will eat it up! Combine forces with a friend to cater a dinner party or brunch. Or become a personal bagel delivery service on the weekends.

SERVICES: What is your favorite shop, hair salon, spa, summer camp, home repair service, mechanic, showroom, or other businesses in the area? Next time you're patronizing it, please consider asking the proprietors if they'd like to donate a gift certificate or advertise in the auction catalog (if they haven't already). It's easy and tax-deductible!

SPORTS: This especially means tickets-tickets-tickets! Redskins, Nats, Caps, Wizards, Georgetown, Yankees, Ravens, ACC teams, Big East.  Would you or a season-ticket holder you know be willing to donate a few tickets? Or does your company have a box? These are highly popular items as are sports training sessions and camps for kids, new equipments, and memorabilia.

TICKETS: ... to movies, plays, concerts, performances, exhibitions, etc.

Remember: All donations are tax-deductible and are due by February 12. Contact auction chair Ann Jablon with your wonderful donations and ideas or fill out the attached forms to donate or advertise.

• Auction Overview 2010
• Advanced Ticket Sales 2010
• Volunteer Form 2010
• Donation Form 2010
• Family Donations Information 2010
• Family Donation Form 2010
• Purchase Family Greetings Advertisements 2010
• Purchase a Business Advertisement