Of course, agreement by the two main participants, who then can wear appropriate apparel for the exercise, is a helpful approach. The idea for this one grew from the belief that, since much of the money raised within the group came from the families themselves, they might as well enjoy the process. Furthermore, someone pointed out, most people go out for dinner occasionally and would be just as happy to meet other people connected with the group over an often times better and cheaper meal than the local food dispensaries would ladle out. Those who didn't want to offer meals diversified, and so our auction items also included a lunch-time Hallowe'en party, and archery lessons given by an olympic athlete. The Great Everything Else Auction We began to talk about a large garage sale and were carried away, to a very successful conclusion.
Auctions can be quite successful if they are well-advertised and offer good sales items.
The principle of the thing is that members of the general public, as well as of the group, can get good value for their money because they acquire an item, literally, for what they are willing to pay. Even children become involved if you put some inexpensive items on the list. Some of the hardest bidding I ever saw was made over two chocolate donuts. The Plant Sale We made arrangements with a local dealer to supply us small flowers and garden plants which we would sell in the spring. We gave people in the neighbourhood order forms and, on the appropriate day, had them pick up their plants in the schoolyard.