Fall Frenzy (Auction)

The Fall Frenzy Auction Party is the PTO’s biggest single event fundraiser and the school’s main social event for parents. The 2009 event was attended by more than 400 parents, teachers, and friends who enthusiastically bid on a variety of great items and services. The 2009 Auction raised more than $135,000 for the school. The funds acquired audio-visual & playground equipment, library books, classroom materials, teacher training, counseling services, and technology to benefit the students of ROE. This year, the committee is also focused on making key improvements to the ROE nature center with the funds raised at the 2009 event.

Businesses, parents, teachers, and classes donate a wide range of items for the auction:

  • Sports and performing arts tickets
  • Restaurant and retail gift certificates
  • Travel and vacation packages
  • Photography sessions
  • Spa packages
  • Great Gatherings for children and parents throughout the year
  • Crafts made by ROE students
  • Gift baskets
  • and much, much more.

School spirit items include a VIP parking space and birthday messages on the Kirby Drive marquee. Some items are offered through silent auction (bid sheets), and others are offered through the live auction and raise the paddle later in the evening. There are opportunities to bid for very valuable items and experiences starting at very low price points. This event provides an evening of food, music, and fun as parents and teachers visit in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

This event requires volunteer help in many areas, such as donation solicitation and tracking, software data entry, report generation, publicity, ticket sales, catalog layout and publication, decorations, venue setup, breakdown and clean up, check in, check out, and many others. The planning for this event starts at the beginning of the school year, and the event is usually held in early-to-mid November.

The 2009 Fall Frenzy took place at the Houston Club downtown. Please consider taking an active role in the school volunteer opportunities or just join us in the fun.

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