Fundraising
Silent Auction - ANC 2009
Las Vegas June 29 – July 2
Mark your calendar for the School Nutrition Foundation’s annual Silent Auction
To benefit SNF’s Professional Growth Scholarship Fund
Silent Auction goal: $25,000
Please consider making a contribution of an item (or items) as the Foundation strives to make this a record breaking fundraiser for the Professional Growth Scholarship Fund.
The Professional Growth Scholarship Fund is for active SNA members who are employed in school foodservice who pursue undergraduate or graduate study at a vocational/technical institution, community college, college or university. Since 2002, SNF has awarded $147,000 in Professional Growth Scholarships.
Silent Auction Donation Form (pdf)
Shipping Label Instructions (word document)
Click here to see the great items donated to date!
States, industry and individuals are encouraged to donate an item or a collection of items for this event. Donations are a great opportunity for states to be represented by providing items native to their state, for individuals to showcase their creativity and for industry members to get their brand and products recognized.
Below are ideas for putting together a package as a group, along with a list of suggested items to donate.
State Association Partners
- Take a moment at each meeting to encourage individuals to donate an item toward the state package or to make a separate donation of their own. Provide a list of suggested items.
- Print out copies of the Silent Auction flyer, available on SNA’s web site to pass out at each of your meetings.
Silent Auction Flyer (pdf)
- Remind members that funds raised from the silent auction go toward the academic scholarships available to SNA members. Print out a scholarship information sheet to pass out at the meetings.
SNF Scholarship Information sheet
- Appoint one member as a contact person to collect items for your state package and arrange shipping.
- Encourage your state industry members to donate as well.
- Contact local sports teams (pro and college) for equipment and memorabilia such as autographed hats, balls and tickets.
 ANC 2008 Silent Auction
Philadelphia
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 ANC 2008 Silent Auction
Chair Julia Bauscher and
SNF Chair Mary Hill
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 ANC 2008 Silent Auction
Philadelphia
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Industry Partners
- Perishable items can be sold at the auction by displaying a photo or providing a gift card or certificate, with the actual products being shipped by your company to the winner after ANC.
- Create a tabletop sign to put with your item showing your logo and your booth number and encourage shoppers to visit you on the exhibit floor.
- Contact local sports teams (pro and college) for equipment and memorabilia such as autographed hats, balls and tickets.
- In previous years, the following items received the highest bids: , electronics, vacation packages, weekend get-a-ways, airline tickets, tickets to sporting events, autographed memorabilia, jewelry and digital cameras.
Suggested Items
- Collectibles
- Digital camera
- Gift cards that can be used nationwide
- Handmade quilts
- Handmade wearable & decorative items
- iPods & iTunes gift card
- Jewelry
- Kitchen gadgets (for home or school)
- Music, books or DVDs
- Professional Services (consulting, marketing, nutrition, etc.)
- Signed sports memorabilia (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, etc.)
Suggested themes for gift baskets
(for larger baskets, consider including items that will be easy to pack or ship)
- Children’s Items (especially for baby)
- Cooking
- Decorating
- Gardening
- Industry related items for personal or school use (product, sheet pans, small appliances, etc.)
- Nutrition
- Nutrition Travel
- SNA branded items
- Spa
- Sports
- Travel
For more information contact the Foundation:
800-877-8822 x149
snf@schoolnutrition.org