FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY PTA

Santa Monica, CA

Auction

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Thank You for Making Franklin’s 2013 Online Auction a Huge Success!

The final numbers are in, and together we have raised $76,100 for Franklin Elementary School! (Gross revenues from Online Bids.)

Redemption Starts this Thursday!  Here are the dates/times and location to pick up your Goodies!

Thursday, February 28     2pm – 6:00pm
Friday, March 1                1pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, March 2           3pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday, March 5             8:45am – 11:30am
Wednesday, March 6        8:45am – 1:30pm

Pick up is at 858 25th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

It takes a village to run an Auction.  Thank you to everyone in our community who solicited and/or donated items for the Auction!

A HUGE Thanks goes to the following dedicated, hard-working Franklin volunteers who have lent their time and talents towards this fundraiser:

Solicitation:  Abby Cohen, Erin Daryabeigi, Shana Grein, Kimberly Peak, Jaclyn Schatzow, Kelly Simon

Data Entry and Item Management:  Zara Jamani, Elvan Ackora, Allison Barber, Kim Orchen Cooper, Erin Dale, Erin Daryabeigi, Leanna Einbinder, Ann Hoover, Eirlys McKenzie, Erin Pittard, Ethan Steinberg, Nancy Wu

Corporate and Family Sponsorships:  Ellen Genco

Parties:  Sumi Khatod

Logo and Banner Design:  Alice Ann Wilson

Banner Set-Up:  Josh Comay, Ellen Genco, Yi Ellis, Ryan McKenzie

Special Thanks:  Tess Bovard, Leanna Einbinder, Sonya Gohill, Katy Henrickson, Sue Soja, Elle Triedman, and Melissa Varo for going above and beyond in your auction solicitations!

We would also like to thank the Franklin Teachers for donating Teacher Treats, and the many Franklin parents who are hosting Parties.  These items contributed over $11,900 to our final Auction results!

Teacher Treats:  Amy Badt, Lisa Bartoli, Lauren Berman, Katie Bickert, Ashley Borden, Steve Cannell, Grant Clark, Nikki Fiske, Paula Flynn, Jeff Gonzalez, Teri Hakomori, Kim Johnston, Sandi Kenny, Paul Kumasaka, Dalia Loc, Amy Maynard, Monica Micale, Christina Neal, Erin Powell, Eric Reff, Elaine Robinson, Jennifer Rodstrom, Linda Rubinstein, Kurt Schwengel, Dawn Silhavy, Nancy Skorko, Karen Tomita

Party Hosts:  Dana Asher, Lisa Atty, Athena Barron, Debbie Bernstein, Jennifer Bevan, The Benun Family, The Bloom Family, The Boccella Family, Tess Bovard, The Candela Family, The Chang Family, Diana Dichter, Yi Ellis, Justine Gilman, Ann Hoover, The Knauf Family, Karen Kushi, Anita-Marie Laurie, The Laurie Family, Brit Leight, The Levi Family, The Lomis/Laucella Family, The McCarty Family, Elissa Kao MacDonald, The Nemoy Family, The Oxman Family, Liz Patterson, The Piper Family, The Pirrone Family, Rona Rodrig, Erin Rotgin, The Strauss Family, The Stern Family, Melissa Varo, Rebecca Walker, Ysette Witteveen, The Woodhall Family, Nancy Wu

 

Thank you for supporting Franklin School!

Jennifer Bevan and Rona Rodrig
2013 Online Auction Co-Chairs
FranklinAuction2013@gmail.com

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Online Auction Donation Deadline Extended to February 7th.

The Online Auction STILL Needs YOUR Help!
Thank you to all the Franklin families who have stepped up and brought in great donations for our upcoming Online Auction!
For those of you who have not yet brought in your ONE item, we have extended the deadline to Thursday, February 7th!  Please drop off your donations at the front office by then. Donation Forms, a list of popular item Categories, Party ideas and other helpful materials are available on the PTA Auction web page at https://franklinschoolpta.org/tag/auction/.
ALSO, we are still actively looking for Family Sponsors at all levels: $125 – $5,000.  Any sponsorship of $1,000 or more will be given free tickets to the Parents Party (in May).  Your generous donation will be acknowledged on the Online Auction website as well as in the Parents Party program.  Thank you to all the families who have already become Sponsors!  Please go to www.FranklinAuction.net to see the different Sponsorship levels and the current Sponsors.  Contact Ellen Genco at ellengenco@verizon.net with any Sponsorship questions.

Let’s make the 2013 Auction a huge success for Franklin School and for all of our kids!
Thank you for your support.
Rona Rodrig & Jennifer Bevan

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Franklin 2014 Online Auction Needs You!

This year the Auction runs from February 12 – 23, 2014. We are asking that every Franklin family obtain at least ONE great item for our Auction.  Keep reading to learn how ….

Franklin’s Auction is the 2nd largest fundraiser of the year! Last year, our Online Auction raised over $87,000, and we need your participation to make this year’s Auction another success!  As you do your holiday shopping, please remember the Franklin Auction! It’s as simple as asking for a donation when you are shopping, dining at a restaurant, getting your hair cut, or taking your kids to lessons and winter camps.

Here’s how to get started:

Please drop-off donations (with completed Donation Forms) as soon as possible at the Franklin front office.  We must receive all donations by January 31, 2014. THANK YOU!

Contact Julie Gillespie and Tom Zelenovic at franklinauction2014@gmail.com

 

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Looking for Auction Sponsors!

Please help support Franklin & the 2013 Auction by becoming a Family Sponsor. Download the Family Sponsorships 2013 Form.  Sponsorship opportunities are available from $125-$5,000. Your generous donation will be acknowledged on the Online Auction website as well as in the Live Auction Program.

Any donation over $1,000 receives tickets to the Live Auction. Sponsorships are tax-deductible and directly benefit Franklin and our students.

Please show your support for Franklin and become a Family Sponsor

  • Premier – $5,000 + (includes 6 tickets to Live Auction*)
  • Platinum – $2,500 – $4,900 (includes 4 tickets to Live Auction*)
  • Diamond – $1,000 – $2,400 (includes 2 tickets to Live Auction*)
  • Ruby – $500 – $900
  • Pearl – $250 – $490
  • Silver – $125 – $240

*May donate as teacher or staff tickets.

Please download the Family Sponsorship Form here and contact Ellen Genco for questions.

We also have Corporate Sponsorships available starting at $1,500. For further information on Corporate Sponsorships, please contact Ellen Genco.

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Seeking Top Selling Auction Items!

Not sure what to donate? Here’s a list of top-selling items that have historically raised lots of money for Franklin!

Restaurants: This is our best selling category! Don’t be afraid to ask restaurants outside of Santa Monica as well. Beverly Hills, Culver City, West Hollywood, Downtown…nothing is off limits! This year, proceeds from the restaurant category will go to Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation to help fund crucial music, art, technology, classroom aides, and professional development for teachers as part of the district’s Vision for Student Success program.

Travel & Getaways: Do you own a home or condo in a fabulous location? We are looking for rental properties and other homes that can be offered at our Online or Live Auction (for Franklin families only if you wish)

Entertainment: We would love any set visits, signed DVDs, or swag from popular shows. We are also looking for concert tickets or tickets to any sporting events. We would also be thrilled to have VIP or back stage passes!

Health & Fitness: Don’t forget to ask your instructors or gym managers for donations! Gym memberships and free sessions always sell well!

Beauty & Spa: A donation for a haircut from your stylist, or a gift certificate to a spa. What Franklin parent doesn’t need some pampering?

Camps & Lessons: Please reach out and contact your camps and instructors! Participating in our Auction is a great way for them to gain new customers!

Food & Wine: This could be anything from a great case of wine, a donation from a specialty market, or a delicious delivery of your own homemade creation!

Professional Services: Think the car detailer, dry cleaner, landscaper, handy man, family photographer, accountant, interior designer…. The list goes on!

Parties: Don’t know what to donate? How about a party or a class! Some past donations have included: A Bollywood themed party, A Mexican fiesta party for 50, A book club party with a leading Author, A cooking class led by a Franklin parent, A special effects party at Zoic Studios, A tennis clinic for parents and kids…. Be creative! Contact Sumi Khatod if you are interested in hosting a party or have questions.

 

 

 

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Host a Party to Help Franklin School!

Franklin families — Please consider donating/hosting a party for Franklin parents or kids! It’s a great way to meet new people in the community while raising money for our School! In the past Parties generously hosted by Franklin families contributed over $21,000 to the Auction! Past adult parties have included group lunches/dinners, Cinco de Mayo and Bollywood parties and wine tastings. Kids parties have ranged from sports themed parties to art parties to cooking classes.

Contact Sumi Khatod if you are interested or have questions.