UUMC Presents: The UUCM Mad Hatters Annual Auction
"Show me the money!"

This year's auction committee chairs are: Peter Kent and Sheila Donovan. Email auction@uumarblehead.org

Welcome!

Our auction is an important fundraising event for the church (and always a fun party), but it is also a great way to bring people together. Do you have a special talent or skill or a unique item to donate? Can you host a dinner? Does this sound like a fun project to be involved in? Then you've come to the right place!
Yikes! The auction is only -566 days away, so it's too late for changes to your items to get in the printed catalog, but please make corrections anyway - they will still appear on statements and bid sheets.
The Catalogs are Ready! Pick one up at the auction table in the Holyoke Room, and use it to plan your bidding strategy. We'll have them available at the auction too - Please share with a friend.

Catalog

Browse and bid on items & events (You can see past catalogs here too) Calendar

See when events are scheduled Statement

View your events' guest lists & see your purchases

Please bring your items for the auction to the church as soon as possible and notify the co-chairs

Saturday, March 28, 2015 Auction Details

Doors open at 6pm for Games and Silent Auction and Live Auction begins at 8 pm - Refreshments throughout the evening.

Item No.DonorFeatured ItemDateQty$ Each
<new> Stewart & Nancy Rafert
Lake House Retreat for UU Women Who Like to Think, Talk, Hang Out, Chill
Invalid Image LinkInvalid Image Link
 Come deepen your connection with other UU women at my cozy lake house in Chippewa Lake, Ohio. This is a THREE DAY WEEKEND during which we collectively talk, relax, walk, play cards, color mandalas, visit an antique store, a second-hand shop, or the lovely gardens of the community. Plan a book discussion or yoga time, cycle for the ambitious! Or a camp fire! Or swim a little. With a longer period of time, we might get to the famous Cleveland Art Museum or an other day excursion. Lots of good food, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages will be inevitable. This year, however, I ask you to bring a little dessert, favorite snack, or beverage to share. I (Nancy) will provide the rest of the food, and we will probably have one meal out in a nice place nearby. Towels and sheets provided, just bring a change of clothes and a toothbrush! And a light jacket. Cottage is comfortable and has all basic amenities. Previous years’ experiences have made it clear that it will not be hard for us to find lots of meaningful connections. How often do we really get to talk? Nancy will be ready for you at 12:00 PM Thursday, September 14. Stay until Sunday September 17 until 2, or when the troupe of fairy god cleaners arrives. There is no internet service, but cell phone reception is decent, and Nancy has a hot spot. Food needs and preferences all accommodated with notice. Healthy food is the plan, with some fun stuff thrown in! Address is 41 Shadywood Drive, Chippewa Lake, Ohio. Chippewa Lake is Ohio’s largest glacial lake, an old and quiet, pretty community about 90 minutes from Columbus, almost a straight shot up 71N toward Cleveland, 20 miles due W of Akron. Carpool if you can, but there will be enough parking space regardless. The assumption is that full vaccination status for Covid-19 is a given. Only vaccinated people can be accommodated. We will follow CDC directives current for the time, adapt plans as needed. Plenty of out door space, separate sleeping areas for all.
 Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 11:00 AM 6 150.0

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here to email us about volunteering to help with the auction
Click here to email us about bringing a dish for the auction dinner

You can also visit the Auction table or contact Bill or Hugh to sign up to bring food or help in one of these areas:
  • Phone-A-Thon group - Help spread the word and get folks thinking about what to offer this year
  • Website data entry - Enter info from paper donation forms (Not everyone is so tech-savvy)
  • Catalog Proofreader - Keep an eye on donated item entries - fix typos and follow up on missing dates and other essential info
  • Business Donation gatherer - Teams of 2 visit local businesses and ask for items to donate - they get a mention in the catalog!
  • Donate Items / Dinners - Use this website to submit your item descriptions! What could be easier!
  • Donate Food for Auction night
  • Assist on Food/Drink/Dessert/Coffee service teams
  • Catalog prep - Help coordinate generation, printing, stapling of catalog and addendum
  • Slide Show - Help prepare the PowerPoint slides we show during the live auction
  • Theme Ambience / Entertainment - Slide shows, music, live entertainment...etc - Creative Opportunity!
  • Bid Sheet prep - Pick paper colors, print bid sheets night before auction
  • Silent auction table setup
  • Post auction silent item distribution
  • Record live auction bids
  • "Run" live bids out to computer team for entry
  • Take Tickets on auction night
  • Sell Admission Tickets before the auction
  • Staff the Auction table during weeks before Auction
  • Come up with ideas to help decorate
  • Clean up team
  • Computer team - help check guests in, enter sales, and settle up
  • Network team - help setup and test our old computer equipment (or persuade folks to donate some spiffy new laptops)
  • Other - Can you think of some other way you'd like to help make our event better?