Historically, Clariden's Annual Dinner and Auction has been the school's largest fundraiser. This year it will be held on November 15, 2008 at the Hilton Southlake Town Square. There will be a dinner, silent and live auctions and plenty of time for socializing with old and new friends! Visit the Event Details page for more details.
2) Where does the money go?
All money raised at the Auction goes to The Clairden School, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. This year's event will raise funds for the:
- Music Department
- facility expansion
- classroom materials
- staff development
3) How do I get tickets?
Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be done through the school. Invitations with RSVP cards will be mailed to Clariden families and previous supporters. Community members are more than welcome to attend, and can call the school (682)237-0400 to get in touch with the Auction Committee. Visit the Reservations page to reserve your tickets online.
4) When can I see the auction catalog?
The auction catalog will be available in printed format the night of the auction. Many items will be listed on the website after mid-October. New items arrive frequently, so check back often!
5) What if I want to bid, but cannot go?
Absentee bids will be accepted prior to the event. To make an absentee bid please contact auctionteam@claridenfundraisers.com or stop by the school office for details. You may want to consider asking a friend or family member to attend in your absence and bid on your behalf.
6) If I do not win any bids, are there other ways to contribute to the fundraising efforts?
There are many ways to contribute to the success of the Auction!
- You can purchase Raffle tickets prior to and the night of the Auction.
- You can purchase items in the Classroom Gift Shop - your money will go to directly purchasing materials needed in specific classrooms.
- Buy a seat for a Great Gathering - the money you spend goes directly to the school.
- You can purchase an engrave-able Gold Leaf for display on the School Tree for $1,500.
- You can make a cash donation at check-out.
7) How can I help now?
The success of the Auction is completely reliant on the help we get from our community - parents, friends, family and community members!
- Items for bidding! If you frequent a business ask if they would like to contribute to our Auction - most business appreciate being asked! You can donate the use of a family vacation home, airline miles, tickets to sporting events or theater productions. This is a great way to share what you love, while earning a charitable deduction!
- Donate your time! The Auction Committee is always looking for more help - experience is not necessary!! If you are looking for a way to become involved with the parents at Clariden, this is a fantastic group of people! We appreciate as much or as little time as you can give us!
Fill out the form online or email us to let us know which team you would to join!
- Art Team (Artistic skills not required!)
- Donations Team
- Sponsorship Team
- Decorations Team
- Inventory & Check-out Team
- Donate a Day
- Consider a Cash Sponsorship
8) Who is running the Auction?
The Clariden Parent's Organization sponsors the Auction with the help of a large team of volunteers. There are 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 the program, presentation and website. See our Volunteering page if you would like to join our team!
