Silent Auction

Coming soon from Madison PTA:

COMETVILLE'S
Winter Fest And
Silent Auction Night

*** NOTE - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO BAD WEATHER AND WILL
NOW TAKE PLACE ON:

Friday December 7th, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
at Madison School

Featuring:

* FOOD AND DRINK * DANCE AREA WITH DJ *
* 20'x20' SNOW PLAY AREA * ICE BLOCK BUILDING *
* IGLOO CRAFT TABLE * GIANT GINGERBREAD HOUSE * TUNNEL MAZE *
* HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD DISPLAYS *
* BAKE-OFF AND CROCKPOT COOK-OFF CONTESTS WITH PRIZES *
* SEASONAL SINGALONG LED BY STUDENTS FROM GRADES 1-3 *
* SILENT AUCTION FUND-RAISER *

Bake-Off and Crockpot Cook-Off Contest Rules

** DEADLINE EXTENDED DUE TO EVENT POSTPONEMENT - RETURN YOUR ENTRY FORMS NOW! **

Enter our seasonal cooking contest for the chance to win some great prizes!

1. Due to food allergies, all entries must include an ingredient list. Measurements are not necessary.
2. All Entry forms must be received no later than Monday, December 3rd, 2007.
3. All entries must be submitted at the Madison Elementary Dining Hall between 4pm and 5:30pm on Friday, December 7, 2007.
4. Judging will begin at 6:00pm. Bake off judges will be made up of Student Council members. Cook off judges will be made up of Madison Staff.
5. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded during the celebration. (If you are not present when the winners are announced, you will be contacted by phone.)
6. All entries will be judged anonymously on three points: Appearance, Texture (proper to the item), and Flavor.
7. Bake off items should consist of dessert items with a holiday theme: cakes, cookies, pies, bars, cupcakes, tarts, etc.
8. Cook off items must be prepared and cooked in a Crock Pot OR casserole dish (*note change to rules*).
9. Cook off entries must arrive in a Crock Pot OR casserole dish with your name on the back.
10. Anyone can enter – students, teachers, parents, siblings, grandparents, friends.
11. One entry per category per person. Please copy the entry form and submit a separate form for each category.

If you do not wish to enter the contests but would still like to bring a dish to share, all potluck items will be gratefully received!!!

If you have any questions, please contact October Ryan at october.ryan@gmail.com or Jackie Romano at bondiofab@verizon.net.

Download and print a copy of the entry form here:

Bake-Off/Cook-Off Entry Form (MS Word format)
Bake-Off/Cook-Off Entry Form (PDF format)

List of Silent Auction Items

Here's a list of some of the items we have up for bid in our silent auction. We are still collecting donations so please keep checking back for updates.

The silent auction will be held in the school cafeteria and all items will be on display. Auction Opens - 6:00pm. Auction Closes - 8:00pm SHARP.

Silent Auction Rules

1. Please write your name, other requested information and bid amounts legibly on the bid sheet beside the item for which you are bidding.
2. No children allowed in the Auction room without their parents/guardian present. Bidding may be done by adults only.
3. Please take note of the minimum bid and the raise amount of each item for which you are bidding. There is a minimum to start the bidding on each item, which is clearly listed on the bid sheet. After the initial bid is placed on the item, one must raise the bid by the advance amount also clearly listed on the item’s bid sheet. You cannot raise the advance less than the stated incremental amount. You may bid a greater amount than the advance amount stated and in fact, may be the best bidding strategy to get the item that you want.
4. Be aware that all bids are a commitment to buy the item, in the event that you are the winning bidder.
5. HAPPY BIDDING! Remember that the funds raised today are being used for a good cause. Each bid and advance helps our school, Madison Elementary, so bid SPIRITED and LIVELY!
6. At the close of the auction, we will highlight the winning bids and we will announce the winning bidder for each item. You may then pay and pick up the items at the Cashier. If you win an item and are not in attendance at the close of auction, we will contact you to arrange payment and pick up of the item. All items must be claimed by Wednesday, December 5, 2007.

Many thanks to our donors for their very generous contributions! If you have something to donate, please contact one of our Silent Auction co-chairs as soon as possible:

Jane Hyman at janefhyman@yahoo.com
Caroline Osborne at acosborne@verizon.net
Angela Rokaw at nobuffyno@roadrunner.com

Help Wanted!

The PTA needs volunteers to help us make Cometville's Winter Fest and Silent Auction a success!  We need help with set up, decorations, supervision during the event, and clean up.

We have created shift and need at least 4 volunteers to help with each of the following shifts:

Set up: 2:30 - 3:45, 3:45 - 5:00, 4:45 - 6:00 p.m.

Supervision: 6:00 - 7:15, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.

Clean up: 8:30 - 9:00 (possibly until 9:30) p.m.

Decorations: any time on Thursday Nov 29th or Friday Nov 30th.

Also, if you or any of your parents have expertise in face painting or balloon twisting and are willing to volunteer your/their time at this event, please let us know.

If you would like to help, please contact October Ryan at october.ryan@gmail.com or Jackie Romano at bondiofab@verizon.net.  Thank you!!