Who's Invited? All current, future & alumni DCP families & friends. Get your babysitter now! It is an adult-only evening.
What? The 2008 Denver Cooperative Preschool Auction
Where? Coors Field's Mountain Ranch Club
When? Saturday, April 19, 2008 6 pm – 10 pm
Cost? The event is free for all attending plus free parking, free food, two drink tickets and a cash bar, but don't forget your wallet to bid on some great live & silent auction items!
What does my family have to do? It is part of the DCP Cooperative Agreement that every family is required to donate to the DCP Auction. This year, you have the choice of a variety of ways to donate, so take your pick! See your Auction Packet for the checklist of donation options.
What if I have more than one child at DCP? Regardless of the number of children you have enrolled at DCP, each family is only required donate once, plus a bottle of wine for the Wine Cellar. Take your pick from the Auction Donation Checklist!
Why do I have to participate? Participating in fundraising for our cooperative preschool is part of your family's commitment to DCP, and part of the Cooperative Agreement you signed. The Auction is the largest fundraising event the school has and the $40,000+ goal accounts for 85% of the total fundraising for the year which goes directly to the budget. Your generosity and support is what helps pay our teachers & staff, buy books & art materials, keeps the lights on and helps keep our tuition reasonably priced.
How do I get auction items? Auction items are procured by either asking businesses to donate items or services or items are procured with your own personal resources. Or, you may donate an experience. Donating does not have to cost you a dime! See Donation Ideas for details.
What if I don't want to get auction donations? The traditional way to contribute to the Auction is by donating items to the silent and/or live auction. In lieu of procuring auction items, you may make a cash donation. See the Auction Checklist for donation options and details.
What are Catalog Advertisements? For donating families and businesses, we offer a great opportunity to further increase their business's exposure to DCP families and friends by buying a print ad in the Auction Catalog.
Advertisement sizes and costs are:
$25.00 ¼ Page Ad (Business Card)
$50.00 ½ Page Ad
$100.00 Full Page Ad
Please be sure to ask if donating families and businesses are interested in an advertisement when speaking to them.
What if I have Auction questions? Each family has been assigned an Auction Representative as advised in your parent pocket announcement. Your Auction Rep is a parent in the same class as your child, so it is someone you know. These Reps are your point of contact to help answer questions . Additionally, a dedicated email address has been set up dcpauction2008@yahoo.com ; the Co-Chairs of the Auction will check it regularly to answer any questions you have.
When is the due date for my donation items? Please have your items turned in to your Auction Rep by Friday, March 7 th .
Do I have any forms to fill out? Yes. All forms (auction donations, wine donations, cash donations, tax deductible donation forms, etc.) will be posted on DCP's Website www.denvercooperativepreschool.org . You will be able to enter your donation information on-line, and print a confirmation sheet(s) to attach to your item(s). Give your item(s) and confirmation sheet(s) to your Auction Rep by Friday, March 7th .
Watch your e-mail and the Auction bulletin board for an announcement as to when the forms are ready for use on our school website.
Who do I give my auction items to? To your assigned Auction Rep by Friday, March 7th.
Where is the Auction Bulletin Board? On the South wall in the front hallway. Watch for Auction updates here.
What is the Wish List? The Wish List is a list of budgeted items that are needed by the school. You may purchase Wish List items in lieu of procuring Auction items. Wish List purchases are due on March 7, prior to the Auction. There may be additional Wish List items available for purchase the night of the Auction. We request that you still contribute a bottle of wine to the Wine Cellar. Wish List items will be posted for purchase on the website. A limited number of items are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis.
Can I make a Cash Donation? Yes, this is simply a monetary donation to the school for the Auction. Cash donations in lieu of Auction items must be a minimum of $100 and are due by Friday, March 7th. We request that in addition to your donation you contribute a bottle of wine for the Wine Cellar. All other cash donations are welcomed in any denomination.
What is the Wine Cellar? A great tradition at the DCP Auction is the auctioning of Wine Cellars. As previously stated, each family is asked to provide a bottle of wine for the Wine Cellar. Red, white, sparkling, New World, Old World… the type of wine is up to you…If you don't have a bottle of wine in your own collection that you are willing to part with, Carolyn Joy Fortino, DCP mom and owner of Joy Wine & Spirits, has graciously offered 15% off one bottle of wine purchased for the Auction. Her staff will store the bottles until auction time. Just let them know you are buying for the Auction and they can help you select a great bottle of wine. The unique collection of 100+ bottles of wine will then be split into two wine cellars to be auctioned in the Live Auction the night of the event. Get a group of friends together to bid on and split the cellar or bid it up and win it yourself. Either way it is a great way to enjoy some wine you may not have tried before.
What is a Paddle Raiser? Yet another unique facet to the Auction night is the Paddle Raiser. This is a live opportunity to contribute to a specific school project that is for the kids! At a point during the night, our Auctioneer will encourage us the “Raise our Paddles” to donate any amount of cash we wish to contribute toward funding this special project just for the kids at DCP. In past years, this spontaneous affair has funded those great lofts your kids love to play in, as well as the complete front yard makeover including new fences and sign. More details about what this year's Paddle Raiser will fund will be announced soon.
Are donations to the Auction tax deductible? Yes. The Tax ID number and Tax Identification form may be downloaded from the school's website www.denvercooperativepreschool.org.