Problem: Article: A contact list, especially an email list, is handy for this. You will need: volunteers to help set up; volunteers to monitor and close tables at the appointed time and make sure minimum bid and minimum increase requirements were met; a "bank" crew to organize bid sheets (especially of multiple winners) and collect money from winning bids; and a clean up crew. Select volunteers willing to be officials. These people will need to know the rules of the silent auction and who to go to for questions they can't answer. During the event they will wear somethinghat, vests, jackets, or sashesthat designates them as officials. To make money for your charity, you'll need items or services to sell at the silent auction. Many businesses and even individuals within your community will likely be happy to help, if you tell them what the purpose of the auction is and who will benefit from it. Don't forget to ask for services as well as tangible goods. Perhaps a local salon will donate a haircut and/or style, or a local golf course could offer a round of golf with a trainer. If you are going to do this again next year, it is nice to have the same people go to the same businesses each year. Include space on your master list to write who donated the item, the value of it, the donor's contact information, who won the item, their phone number, and how much they paid. This way you can make sure they get their items and you know how much money you made. When making a master list, consider using a computerized program such as Excel. Another volunteer might be willing to input the information. If so, make columns for donor name, address, and phone number, item number, item description, and value. Use small blank stickers or labels available at general stores and office supply businesses. If you have more than a few items and if any of them are similar, it makes keeping track much easier. Put the same number next to the item on your master list. Put the item number on the bid sheet as well, so bidders can match the bid sheet to the item. You'll need clipboards, paper, and pens at minimum. Also purchase some whiteout tape, extra bid sheets, and an extra roll of tape to tape your bid sheets down, if you aren't using clipboards. Try to buy supplies at a warehouse store with a generous return policy. If the store requires a membership, keep that in mind when sending someone on a run for last-minute supplies. And make sure that person has a cell phone and that a key person at the event has that number. After they have left for a supplies run, you'll surely find something else that needs to be picked up. If you don't already have one, you'll also need a secure cash box. If you plan to take credit cards (which is a very good idea), get a card reader. Services such as Square offer readers that attach to tablets and smartphones. Write the name of the item, a short description of the item, how much it is worth, and who donated it. Include a minimum bid (generally 40% of the retail value) and minimum bid increase increments. (One rule of thumb for minimum increase: $1 for items up to $50, $2 for $50-$100, $5 for items over $100). Make sure there is space for the bidder's name, phone number, and the amount they bid. If you like, Add a "Buy it Now" price to each bid sheet in case someone wants to leave before the end of the auction. Have a volunteer make up certificates for services. If the donated service didn't come with a gift certificate, you can print up your own. You can also use your own certificates for gift certificates with small print that are hard to read. Try to set up a day before the event. You'll need extra time not only to set up but to allow for any mistakes. If you can, set up a day or two before the auction so you don't have to stress about it. Consider designating someone who is willing to go to the store to buy forgotten items. If you have a lot of items you may have to be pretty creative. For example, some things might be better hung on walls or placed on display easels. Don't worry if the bid sheet isn't right next to the item. Just make it close. That's what the numbers are for. It's easy for bid sheets to get blown or knocked around. The best way to secure them is to clip each bid sheet to a clipboard, with an attached pen. This is an easy and convenient setup. You can also use painter's tape to secure the bid sheets.
Summary: Recruit volunteers. Ask for donations. Make a master list of the value of all the items. Put a number on each item. Make a list of supplies you think you'll need and go shopping. Print bidding sheets. Start setting up early. Lay out all the items and the bid sheets so people can see them. Secure the bid sheets.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Measure all of the herb seasoning ingredients into a food processor or blender. Put the lid on and pulse the mixture several times. It should blend into a chunky sauce. You'll need: 3 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon (2 g) fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon (2 g) fresh thyme 1 tablespoon (2 g) fresh sage 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the extra virgin olive oil Get out a five-pound (2.26 kg) prime rib or rib roast. Look for any layers of fat that are more than 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick and trim them off with a sharp knife. Pat the prime rib with a paper towel to get rid of any excess moisture. Most butchers will sell prime rib already wrapped with twine. If your prime rib isn't wrapped, wrap pieces of twine between the bones of the roast. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup (60 ml) of olive oil evenly over the prime rib. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons (14 g) of coarse ground pepper and 2 tablespoons (36 g) of kosher salt over the meat. The entire piece of meat should be covered with oil and seasoning. Scoop the thick herb seasoning out of the food processor and onto the prime rib. Use your fingers to rub the herb seasoning evenly over the entire prime rib.

SUMMARY: Combine the herb seasoning in a food processor. Trim the meat. Cover the prime rib with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the herb seasoning over the prime rib.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you do not want to buy maternity pants right away or at all, you can also wear slightly larger regular clothing during your pregnancy. This should provide enough extra slack for the pants to fit around your belly and hips. For example, if you normally wear a size 12, then go with a size 14 or 16. If you normally wear a small, then go with a medium or large. Jeans, slacks, and leggings that sit low on your hips will eliminate the need to find pants that are loose on your waist. Instead, you can opt for pants with a waistband that will stop below your belly. For example, you can opt for low-rider jeans, yoga pants with a fold-over waistband, or leggings that sit low on your hips. Pants that have a drawstring closure or that have an elastic waistband with a lot of stretch are another good option. These will feel loose and comfortable around your belly and you can easily adjust them as your belly grows. For example, you could wear sweatpants with a drawstring tie when you are relaxing at home or running errands. For something dressier, wear a pair of black slacks with an elastic waistband. Put the jeans on and zip them as far as you can comfortably. Then, insert the end of an elastic hairband through the buttonhole on your jeans. Fold the hair band in half and then loop both ends of the hair band over the button to secure the waist. This works best early in your pregnancy when you just need a little extra slack to keep your jeans on. You can use this technique for other types of pants that have a button closure. You can purchase an accessory called a belly band to help make your regular pants last longer. Zip your pants as much as you are able, and then slide the belly band over the top portion of your pants to hide the opening. This works best when you can no longer zip up your pants more than halfway.
Summary:
Select pants 1 to 2 sizes larger than your normal size if you don't want to buy maternity pants. Look for low-rise pants if you want to avoid pulling pants over your belly. Opt for drawstring and elastic waistbands if you want something easy to adjust. Use an elastic band if you want to extend the waistband of a pair of jeans. Wear a belly band over your pants if you cannot close them.