Neshoba UU Church Freaky Tiki Auction
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WHAT: The Annual Neshoba Auction is one of the year’s BIGGEST Parties (and important fundraiser)! There will be delicious food and drink, a silent auction of incredible items, a live auction of the cream of the crop items, and contests for the creative.
WHO: All members and friends of Neshoba are invited to an evening of fun, food, conversation, & fundraising.
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, February 27, at Neshoba (but you won’t recognize the place). Doors open and silent auction begins at 6:00 p.m. Live auction begins at 7:00 p.m.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
- WE NEED AUCTION ITEMS that will bring $$ for Neshoba. We never know exactly what will bring the high bids – some examples of past $ producing items include trips to cool places, theme-based dinners, artwork by Neshoba members. (Contact Carolyn Clements for details or to donate: crclements@earthlink.net).
- WE NEED DELICIOUS FOOD, both savory and sweet finger fare, homemade or store bought.(Contact Yvonne Barnard for details: Yvonne.Barnard@STJUDE.ORG)
- WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to solicit items, set up the silent auction, decorate, organize the night’s activities, help with ticket sales, bid catching and data entry, and, of course, for the clean-up team. (Contact Dorothy Norris-Tirrell for details: dnrrstrr@memphis.edu)
- SPECIAL REQUEST: Do you have luau themed decorations that we can borrow? (Contact Tracy Love-Silver immediately: Tracy@PhilanthropyTN.com )
PLAN AHEAD: Wear your favorite Hawaii shirt and outrageous flip-flops, muumuu, or grass skirt (G- rated, please); practice your hula dance routine, and come prepared for fun!
ANNOUNCING the Tacky Tourist Fashion Contest.
Fabulous Prizes will be given to the winners!
TICKETS: $20.00 per person or FREE for the donation of items/food worth at least $20.00.
CHILDCARE: Childcare will be available with pizza dinner and games for a cost of $10 per child and no more than $25.00 per family. Preregistration is required. Contact Carolyn Clements at crclements@earthlink.net by Wednesday, February 24.
