The annual Share the Dream Dinner/Auction is the largest fundraiser we will do for the year. This year we will hold it on November 10, 2007 at the Timarron Country Club in Southlake. We will have a dinner, silent and live auctions and plenty of time for socializing with old and new friends!
At The Clariden School we do not raise funds through door-to-door or catalog sales. This is our primary way of raising money for the school’s “extra” purchases not funded by tuition. Although we will hold other small fundraisers such as collection of box tops, pizza nights and roller skating, this is the single, most important focal point for the raising of substantial funds for the school. It is the only time during the year that we approach our community for support and we are typically well-received.
2. Where does the money go?
All money raised at the auction goes to the school. This year’s event will raise money for classroom materials, staff development, athletics & financial aid. If we still have money left over we will keep it aside for future endeavors. Be assured, however, that every penny goes to the school!
3. How do I get tickets?
Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be done through the school. Invitations and RSVP cards will be mailed to Clariden families. Community members are more than welcome to attend and can call the school (682-237-0400) to get in touch with our Auction Committee. Visit the Reservation page to reserve your tickets online.
4. When can I see the auction catalog?
The auction catalog which will list items for the auction, as well as our donors and sponsors, will be available in printed format and online during the month of October. As we typically have items arriving right up to the event date it will change often!!
- Preview Auction Items
- Sponsorship
- Donations
- Thank you to our supporters!
5. What if I want to bid, but I can’t go?
Absentee bids will be accepted prior to the event. To make an absentee bid please contact auctionteam@claridenfundraisers.com to receive an absentee bid or stop by the school office for details.
6. I don’t see anything I want to bid on, can I still help the school?
There will be many ways to support the school on auction night even without making a bid! You can buy tickets for our raffles, or shop at our bazaar to purchase items directly for the school. Don't forget, we are always looking for more volunteers if you'd like to help out the school!
7. How can I help now?
We NEED your help! One of the keys to a successful auction is to have great items to bid on and lots of attendees to bid!! Please help us by finding donations for our live and silent auctions! Or help us find sponsors who want to help out the school and receive great advertising in return. Check out our Donation and Sponsorship pages for donation forms, sponsorship forms and ideas of what types of items we ’re looking for!
8. Who is running the auction?
The CPO sponsors the auction with the help of a large team of parent volunteers. We have co-chairs overseeing the event, an art team coordinating classroom art for the auctions, a donations team soliciting and organizing sponsorships and donations, a logistics team ensuring the event is spectacular and a communications team working on our program, presentation and website. See our How to Help page if you’d like to join the team!