What is the ILS auction?

The ILS Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) has been hosting the annual benefit auction for many years. The auction is the school’s largest fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the children at the school by providing the “extras” such as athletics, lockers, music, library, computers, smart boards, bleachers, etc. In 2012, we were able to raise over $50K!

When and where is this year’s benefit auction?

The 2014 Annual Benefit Auction "Big Bucks for Little Buckaroos" will be held on Saturday, March 22nd at 5 pm in the school’s gymnasium. Watch the weekly Sonshine Line for follow-up information.

What is the theme?

"Big Bucks for Little Buckaroos"- Western Cowboys!

What is the dress?

The dress is whatever you want!

How do I attend the auction?

Purchase tickets for $25 at the SCRIP window. Your ticket includes the silent auction, live auction and a full dinner.

Is childcare available?

Yes! We will be providing childcare again this year! The cost is $10 per child. The price includes a pizza dinner, dessert, juice, a variety of games and craft activities and a G-rated movie. Children must be potty trained. Childcare must be prepaid at the SCRIP window.

What’s for dinner?

We started with a sumptuous fare of delicious appetizers out in the atrium during the Silent Auction. The appetizers will be black bean cakes with chive sour cream, Eli's beef and potatoes stew and mini burgers with green chilis and cheddar..

As you entered the gymnasium for dinner, you were served a dinner salad of fresh greens.

The main meal was a buffet this year that included barbecue ribs and chicken, grilled kielbasa, riblets with potatoes, onions, bacon and mushrooms, ranch beans, trailhead vegetables and cornbread

There was a dessert buffet filled with scrumptious desserts!

Is there any entertainment?

Yes, we were treated to a great selection of Jazz music by Andrew Vogt's Jazz Quartet.

How does the auction work?

• A few days before the auction, look through the auction catalog online and make a list of your favorite items.
• When you arrive the night of the auction, stop by the check-in desk to pick up your bid number and other important information.
• Enjoy punch and hors d’oeuvres as you bid on items in the silent auction.
• When the silent auction closes, guests will move into the gym for dinner. The Live Auction begins after dinner and is always full of excitement.
• Stop by the cashiers at the conclusion of the evening to settle your account by cash, check or charge, and pick up your items.

How do I bid in the Silent Auction?

Each silent auction item has its own bid sheet. To place your bid, simply write your bid number and your bid amount on the bid sheet.

What’s the Raffle?

Please click on the "Raffle" link on the website. There are six fabulous prizes!

What payment methods are accepted?

The night of the auction, you can make payments with cash, check, Visa or Mastercard.

How can I get involved?

The auction committee needs and appreciates all kinds of help from the ILS community. No matter how much or how little help you can give, all is appreciated! Here are some of the ways you can help:

• Volunteer! Contact the PTF via the Contact Us page (select PTF as the category) to find out how you can help.
• Donate an item or service to be auctioned.
• Ask friends, family members or businesses to make donations.
• Become an auction Table Sponsor.
• Come to the auction and have a great time!

What is a Table Sponsor?

You can have your business sponsor a table! For just $100, you will have your business name on the ILS website, in the program, and on the tables. You can also provide business information and flyers for your table as well.

How can I make a donation?

It’s simple. Just complete a donation form (with a description and dollar value of your good or service) and drop it off along with the item in the “Auction Donations” box in the hallway near the SCRIP window. Be sure to provide brochures or pictures of the service for the display, if available. It is our policy to accept only new items for the auction.

What are some good ideas for donation?

• Getaways: a week or long weekend at your vacation home; hotel or inn; train or airline tickets; daytime excursions
• Food and Wine: fine wines, specialty gift baskets, restaurant certificates, cookbooks, group dinners, parties and desserts
• Entertainment: theater, concert tickets, zoo trips
• Children’s Items: sets of books, scooters, theme baskets, Legos, Electronic toys, Computer software, Games and lessons
• Sports: golf at your club; Avalanche, Broncos, Nuggets, Eagles- any sports tickets; lessons; new sports equipment or memorabilia
• Uniquely ILS: use your and/or your family’s creativity to make or arrange something really special for the auction, from quilts to parties, ceramics to lessons. Donations from this category are highly cherished each year.
• Other Ideas: Credit card bonus points or merchandise purchased with bonus points
• OR, give us a lead and we’ll track it down!

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes, as the law allows. You will receive a note acknowledging your donation. Please refer to your tax advisor for details.