Rotary Big Impact Auction--first year
The inaugural Rotary Club of Thomasville Big Impact Online Auction was a rousing success, garnering proceeds of $31,000 from high-end items and creating new partnerships and broader recognition for the club's Big Impact projects. Members donated or solicited the donation of more than 50 high end auction items including vacation stays, outdoor experiences, jewelry, furniture, art, antiques, and more. Wiregrass Auction hosted our auction at no cost and the community and area participation was outstanding. The auction finale/holiday party was a dynamic social gathering for our members, spouses and friends with 90 attending. As the excitement built for the closing of online bids, Wiregrass auctioneer offered three special high end items for live bids. Total proceeds for the auction were $31,000 with net profit of more than $25,000. The auction broadened our reach into the community as businesses and individuals new to Rotary donated auction items to support the club's Big Impact projects. A valuable new partnership was formed with Wiregrass Auction and their team members.
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| Wiregrass Auction managed the online auction on their website and managed all aspects of the bid and payment process, including attending our finale' party and conducting the live auction of three high-end items. The principals of Wiregrass are good new community partners and potential new members. Other businesses and individuals who have not previously been involved with Rotary also participated by donating auction items to help with Big Impact projects. Those include a dozen local owners of vacation stays, high-end retailers, service providers, and individuals who are collectors. |
Inaugural Online Auction Rotary Club of Thomasville
Online auction fundraiser--first for the club--to raise funds for Big Impact Projects
Auction Publicity
Club's Inaugural Online Auction was publicized at meetings, on social media, regional emails lists. The result was hundreds of bidders and a successful fundraise.
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Auction Item--Dolphin Trip
Member Will Felt's donation of a Island Hop/Dolphin Watch
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Auction Item--Mountain Vacation Stay
Most popular auction items were vacation stays donated by members and friends.
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Rotary Big Impact Auction--High End Items
Vintage Beatles memorabilia garnered competitive bids during the online auction.
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Auction Finale
Members celebrated at special meetings are given a small gift--their favorite candies.
Auction Finale
Ninety members and guests attended the auction finale and the live auction of three popular items.
Auction Finale
Members and guests celebrated the auction finale and holidays approaching.