Overview
The
Fifth Maury Auction will be held on March 20th, 2010.
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The first all-school auction in 2006 raised more than
$45,000 to benefit the school's teams, clubs and academic departments.
The 2007 auction raised more than $53,000. The 2008 auction raised $32,600.
Thanks to all the 2010 contributors
and sponsors!
Key 2010 Auction Documents:
To volunteer, become a financial sponsor or donate merchandise or
gift certificates for the 2010 auction e-mail mauryauction@gmail.com.
The Maury Booster Association is a 501 (c) 3 organization, and donations
to the auction are tax deductible.
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What's For Sale
The Maury Booster acquisition team has been working diligently
to procure items for the 2010 Auction.
To donate an item, service or gift certificate for the next Maury Auction, please read the Auction Donation Letter and complete the Agreement Form or e-mail mauryauction@gmail.com.
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Sponsors
Financial sponsors are a key part of the Maury Auction. Sponsorships
start at $100. Depending on the level of support, sponsorships include
passes to Maury sports events, auction tickets and recognition in the
auction program book, on the Maury Booster website and in the Maury
newsletter. To become an auction sponsor, read the Sponsorship
Letter and complete the Sponsorship
Form, which lists sponsor levels and benefits. Mail it to Maury
Booster Association, 322 Shirley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517.
Volunteers
The 2009 Maury Auction is co-chaired by Mary Ruth Nottingham. Volunteers
are critical to the success of the auction and are needed to plan the
auction as well as to help the day it is held. To volunteer, e-mail
mauryvolunteers@gmail.com
Donations
The Maury Booster Association welcomes donations of cash and merchandise for its spring 2010 fundraising auction. To donate an auction item or contribute cash, read the Auction Donation Letter and complete the Agreement Form.
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FAQs
- What is the Maury Booster Association auction?
It is a fundraiser for Maury High School and also a fun social event.
- How can I help with the auction?
There are many ways to support the Maury Auction. You can volunteer
to help plan the auction or to work at it on the day it happens. You
can become an auction sponsor for as little as $50. (For a listing of
sponsorship levels and benefits, see the Sponsorship
Form.) You can also donate items or gift certificates to be sold
at the auction and encourage others to do the same.
You can also plan to buy a ticket to the auction and encourage friends and relatives to also attend. For details about the auction contact chair Mary Ruth Nottingham or co-chair Ann Golski at mauryauction@gmail.com .
- How do the auctions funds benefit the school?
The Maury Booster Association will distribute all funds raised to Maury High. Part of the proceeds will go directly to the school teams and clubs that create theme baskets for the auction as well as the school's academic departments. A portion of the proceeds will also provide grants for specific school needs requested by Maury's teachers, staff, coaches and club sponsors.
- Didn't there used to be a Maury auction?
Yes. For several years the Maury High School athletic department sponsored a spring auction as a fundraiser and social event. The auction did not happen in 2005 and was revitalized in 2006 by the Maury Booster Association and expanded to benefit all of Maury High and its 2,000-plus students.
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What People Said About the Auction
Nearly 300 people attended the latest Maury Auction. Guests included Maury parents, alumni, teachers, coaches, administrators and people who had no Maury connection but came to support the school.
Here are a few comments from auction guests:
"What a fabulous event!! Not only was it a great opportunity to raise money for the school, but it also provided a chance for parents (even alumni parents) teachers, coaches, administrators and staff to enjoy an evening together. You definitely put the 'FUN' in fundraiser!"
"The auction party was a blast... I spoke with a number of people who went that did not have a connection to the school, and they also had as good a time as we had."
"The auction was super. I have raved to everyone."
"You and your committee did a great job with the auction...In addition to holding what appeared to be a very successful fundraiser, everyone in attendance appeared to be thoroughly enjoying themselves."
"In the last 13 years I have volunteered with 17 auctions --and this one was by far the most organized, well thought out, well carried out and absolutely the most fun auction to volunteer for."
"Always, always keep me on your invitation list! The auction was incredibly well organized, and I had a great time."
"Great job team! The auction was a great event...one of the best fundraisers I have been to! Congratulations and thank you for doing so much in support of education."
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