By having the dinner catered, the committee did not have to set up the tables, but spent approximately six hours transporting the auction items to the site and organizing the two auctions. SI of Lodi Sunrise held their 9th Classic Clothing Sale. The sale is held the Saturday closest to the end of February. On the Sunday before the sale members move tables, clothing, etc. The sale is traditionally held in a donated empty store in a local mall.
Members work every night during that week sorting, hanging, ironing and pricing the clothing.
The last few years we have also added jewelry, shoes, and purses to the sale inventory. In 1996, we added a preview night on Friday night. A limited number of tickets are sold to friends and family. Members donate hors d' oeuvres, and drinks to serve that evening. The long banquet-size tables in the hall available to us easily seat eight to ten persons.