Silent Auction
A Night of a Thousand Stars
The 2007 EDPA Foundation "Not So Silent" Auction & Presidents Gala An Evening of Industry Awards and Recognition
Sponsored by: ABEX Display Systems, Czarnowski, and Airways Freight
In Kind Sponsors: Convention Plant Designs, Inc., Donald E. McNabb Co., Shepard Exposition Services, and ELITeXPO
A Night of a Thousand Stars! The 2007 EDPA Foundation Not So Silent Auction & Presidents Gala presents an evening of Industry Awards and recognition. Join us on Thursday, November 29 at 6:30 for an all-new kind of Gala. Bid on some items, donate some money, mix and mingle with your industry cohorts all the while enjoying good food and the presentation of industry awards. Oh, and most importantly an address by our newly elected President. For this Hollywood themed evening, we request you dress your best in cocktail attire.
Where will the money go?
The EDPA annual auction proceeds will help fund important foundation initiatives such as the International Student Design Scholarship Competition, Educational Programs like the FIT Masters Degree Program in Exhibit Design, and industry families in need.
What kind of items are needed?
We need donated items. If you wish to make a donation, items could include exhibit industry products and services, lodging, dinners for two, sports or concert tickets, facials, massages, premium beverages and wine, or any other item you think would be of interest to our members. We also accept a cash donation to be used to buy auction items.
What do you get in return for your contribution?
Increased awareness for your company from the following:
- Coverage in the January 2008 issue of Exhibit City News
- Mention in the EDPA Press Releases and emails and the January EDPA Newsletter
- Recognition at the auction and in the auction program guide
- Tax Deductible donation to the EDPA Foundation
What to do?
Complete and fax (or mail) an entry form to Wendy McGar or Lara Davie, listing your donated item.
Silent Auction Entry Form (pdf)
Ship your donated item(s) to:
ELITeXPO Cargo Systems
845 Commerce Dr.
South Elgin, IL 60177
(800) 543-5484 ext. 3824
Attn: Jack Sackis/EDPA Silent Auction
Items will be accepted at ELITeXPO Cargo Systems through November 16, 2007. Items shipped to Marco Island Marriott Resort directly must arrive on November 27th before 4p.m. NO WALK-UP items will be accepted. Please be sure to include a brief description and approximate value with your item.
If your donation is a gift certificate or letter, please prepare a letter of congratulations on your company letterhead to be handed to the winning bidder at the auction. The letter should include congratulations, what the winner receives, any restrictions, who they should contact, and any applicable expirations dates.
If you wish to furnish photographs, brochures, or further information on your products or services, these will be displayed at the auction site.
Who to contact with questions?
EDPA/Wendy McGar (404) 303-7310
Visit www.edpa.com for Auction Information
Auction Co-Chairs:
David Mihalik
ELITeXPO
djmxpo@elitexpo.com
(847) 324-3805
Lara Davie
ELITeXPO
larad@elitexpo.com
(847) 324-3824