My wife's school (parochial, elementary) has a big charity auction/dinner fundraiser every year... Tomorrow evening is the next one.
Last year I donated this package - and it brought in around 475 bucks:
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_CbvAIVzmFFM/StCPTtUm1RI/AAAAAAAA88c/Efv7mbWy82w/s720/DSC09565.JPG)
Hal was my wingman on this, and took care of the ribs, and the rub we used (http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=12482.0). We ended up delivering a
lot more than what was listed.
He'll be sitting next to me tomorrow night (rather, we'll be standing in the back of the room w/ beers in hand) as we take it up a notch..
Quote10 pounds pulled pork
10 pounds sliced brisket
3 racks ribs
8 pounds turkey breast roast (all white meat)
Hardwood smoked, vacuum sealed and frozen for delivery.
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If the winning bid is over $400, we'll do another package for a matching $400+ bid from the 1st runner up..
(if over $500, we might be persuaded to do 3, etc.)
Wish us luck!!
Got a great deal on loin backs tonight at Sam's--- $2.18/lb...
Gonna Stumpify some on Sunday.
Practice makes perfect.
(Gotta make the auction winners happy!)
You go guys. Mighty nice!
You get to smoke something and raise money for a good cause.
Winner .... Winner
looks like a good time for a good cause. Good luck and hope the bidding goes high
Very, very nice...
looks like a awesome time for a great cause.
Pat you and Hal have a cold one for me.
Good luck!
Have fun guys.
And stay hydrated!
;D
Awesome. You can get away with beers in hand at a school auction? Sent my daughter to the wrong school.
It's a good thing you are doing, STC!
Quote from: DTAggie on October 07, 2010, 09:37:14 PM
You can get away with beers in hand at a school auction?
Catholic School... ;)
For the first couple years, the 'mens group' donated 99 bottles of beer in a wheelbarrow. I've got a picture somewhere..
They'll have 2 bars (if not 3) open for this thing. So far there are 350 attending. Probably some more will walk in.
No children - this is for 'grown ups'..
Adult beverages at a charity auction? Let's see... Attendees buy the beer (profit for the cause) and probably raise their average bid by about 10%? Well, DUH!
Quote from: Ka Honu on October 08, 2010, 05:08:45 AM
Adult beverages at a charity auctioin? Let's see... Attendees buy the beer (profit for the cause) and probably raise their average bid by about 10%? Well, DUH!
BING!
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 08, 2010, 05:13:36 AM
Quote from: Ka Honu on October 08, 2010, 05:08:45 AM
Adult beverages at a charity auctioin? Let's see... Attendees buy the beer (profit for the cause) and probably raise their average bid by about 10%? Well, DUH!
BING!
Probably more like 25% to 50% - Are the free drinks in Vegas really free? no.
Way to go guys! Great cause!
That's the community spirit - good job guys!
Good luck tonight guys.
I like the idea, don't think it would float at Sweet Pea's school. I want to attend your auction!
Quote from: DTAggie on October 08, 2010, 12:07:39 PM
I like the idea, don't think it would float at Sweet Pea's school. I want to attend your auction!
Cocktails start at 5.. Hurry on up!
-- Update --
We were able to auction off 2 smokin' packages in the $400-ish range for a total of $900!
congratulations. Now you get to have some fun
Great food, great cause, and I'm sure you had a lot of fun. Great job guys!
I just getting around to reading this thread. This is very generous of you.
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 08, 2010, 10:19:37 PM
-- Update --
We were able to auction off 2 smokin' packages in the $400-ish range for a total of $900!
You done good there guys!!
Beer at a church auction?? Oh YES I have seen a 12 pack of ice cold beer in a bucket go for $180 on a hot day. Average is $60-80.
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 08, 2010, 10:19:37 PM
-- Update --
We were able to auction off 2 smokin' packages in the $400-ish range for a total of $900!
That is sweet and the winning bids will get some great BBQ.
Congrats on a job well done.
Thanks! We had a good time. There was almost 375 people there, and most of the live auction items went for some decent money. Thanks to Hal and Mrs for attending and dropping some $$$$ for the school!
Ask Hal about his new toy..
(no, this wasn't it - but someone took a very cute puppy w/ VERY large paws home...)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CbvAIVzmFFM/TLCW_oEbsLI/AAAAAAABPo0/838mSbAlPso/s720/IMG00158-20101008-2053.jpg)
Looks like you guy hit a hungry crowd. Good job!
I won the auction for an I-Pod Touch. Don't really know what it is or what it does, but I'll figure it out!
I've got some ideas for next year... Maybe not so MUCH food. (even though we do vac seal & freeze it in small portions)
Perhaps 2 of the 'big' packages as outlined, then some smaller ones (just ribs, just turkey, just pulled pork, etc.)
More of a 'meat menu'.
I noticed some other auctions that involved a "mutually agreed" time and/or place...
Maybe if we did some HOT deliveries?
Quote from: hal4uk on October 09, 2010, 04:19:41 PM
I won the auction for an I-Pod Touch. Don't really know what it is or what it does, but I'll figure it out!
The "Bar" must have had Maker's Mark too! ;D
Quote from: classicrockgriller on October 09, 2010, 08:24:00 PM
Quote from: hal4uk on October 09, 2010, 04:19:41 PM
I won the auction for an I-Pod Touch. Don't really know what it is or what it does, but I'll figure it out!
The "Bar" must have had Maker's Mark too! ;D
It did! For the first time ever... (I've been to events at this hotel since it opened, and they have NEVER had M/M)
I had 3 beers and 2 pepsi.
Even if I wuz bidding like a crazy drunk!
Quote from: hal4uk on October 09, 2010, 08:53:06 PM
I had 3 beers and 2 pepsi.
Even if I wuz bidding like a crazy drunk!
Must have been the pepsi - gotta stay away from that stuff
Quote from: GusRobin on October 09, 2010, 08:55:55 PM
Quote from: hal4uk on October 09, 2010, 08:53:06 PM
I had 3 beers and 2 pepsi.
Even if I wuz bidding like a crazy drunk!
Must have been the pepsi - gotta stay away from that stuff
I hear it's the sugar.
Quote from: SouthernSmoked on October 09, 2010, 09:08:24 PM
Quote from: GusRobin on October 09, 2010, 08:55:55 PM
Quote from: hal4uk on October 09, 2010, 08:53:06 PM
I had 3 beers and 2 pepsi.
Even if I wuz bidding like a crazy drunk!
Must have been the pepsi - gotta stay away from that stuff
I hear it's the sugar.
Whatever it is... Maybe some kid can stay in a
decent school and grow up to NOT rob me. That makes it all worth while. Once we went beyond TWICE the item's value, and some guy wuz still bidding against me... Well.. at THREE times it's value --- when he still wouldn't quit...
I looked at MrsD.. She just gave me the nod...
(She don't wanna get robbed either! It's an INVESTMENT)
You're a good egg, Noonan!
Seriously - THX so much for coming. (and bidding like a crazy drunk) ;)
Yes he is!
Nice Hal!