UUFR Silent Auction and Dinner – March 27

Join us for UUFR's annual Silent Auction and Dinner to be held on Saturday, March 27, in Founders Hall. The Silent Auction is an occasion when members and friends get together to bid on items that have been donated by other members, friends, and businesses.

Before the auction, in February and March, UUFR members submit donor forms to specify the items they wish to offer at the auction. In mid-March, a catalog will be available describing all of the items to be auctioned. At the Silent Auction, you will be able to examine the items and write your bids on bidding sheets. The Silent Auction is a fun social event as well as being one of UUFR's largest fundraisers. 

To go directly to the online donation forms, click on Auction Donation Form.

How Does the Silent Auction Work?

At the Silent Auction, items are displayed on tables, and bidders write their bids on a bidding sheet. Table closings are announced periodically, and the highest bid at the time the table is closed wins. Bidders pay for their items when the auction is complete. Auction items are described in an Auction Catalog, which will be available before the auction. Examples of auction items include:

  • Homemade baked goods for special events, or for each month or season.
  • New or gently used china, glassware, silver, or kitchen items.
  • Use of a beach cottage for a week or weekend
  • Art items, such as paintings, pottery, or jewelry
  • Piano lessons, tennis lessons, or embroidery lessons
  • Gift certificate for a restaurant, hotel, or store
  • Dinner or wine tasting
  • Childcare, home repair services, or other services
  • Picnic supplies in a basket

Evening Timeline of Events 

Events on the evening of the auction will follow this general timeline:

  • Beginning at 5 p.m., you can stop by to preview the auction items. You can also place early bids starting at 5 p.m. Bidding continues until the auction tables are closed later in the evening.
  • Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Dinner tickets are $12.00 for those who have attended UUFR auctions in the past. For new members, or those who have never attended a UUFR auction, dinner tickets are $10.00. Dinner tickets must be purchased by March 23. However, dinner is optional, and you can participate in the auction without having dinner.
  • Childcare is available from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and is free, if you sign up in advance.
  • From about 8:00 to 8:30 p.m., dessert will be served.
  • At about 8:30, checkout will begin. During checkout, you find out what auction items you won, pay for them, and pick up your items. All items should be picked up that evening.
  • The events of the evening should be over around 9 p.m.

How to Donate Auction Items

The success of the auction depends on three things: donations, buyers, and volunteers. To donate items to the auction, complete a donor contract form. You can obtain a donor contract in one of these ways:

  • Pick up a donor contract at the Auction Bulletin Board in the lobby of Founders Hall.
  • Make a copy of the printable PDF on the website.
  • Complete and submit the online form on the website. Click on Auction Donation Form. This form will generate an email to the auction organizers with information about your donation.

Dates To Remember

January 31    Donation forms will be available
March 7         Deadline for submitting donation forms
March 7         Deadline for childcare signup
March 23       Deadline for dinner ticket purchase
March 26       Deadline for drop off of donated items
March 27       The 2010 Silent Auction

For more information, contact Pat Ward at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or phone 854-1925.