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The Action Auction is here just in time for the holidays! The theme this year is “Circle of Giving, Circle of Belonging”
The Auction will be held virtually from October 26th - November 2nd culminating in an in-person Brunch and Raffle drawings on Sunday, November 3rd after the service.
If you need assistance, please reach out to actionauction@uucr.org
Join us for UUCR's premier virtual fundraising event of the fiscal year! Over the course of one exciting week, you'll have the chance to indulge your senses, find practical treasures, and bid on fun events to connect with fellow UUCR members in fresh and meaningful ways. Get ready to explore new possibilities, expand your mind, and—most importantly—support a cause close to our hearts. We invite you to bid generously and make a difference!
Bidding opens Oct. 26, 2024 at 8 am.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Action Auction?
What is the Action Auction?
It's an online auction that serves as UUCR’s biggest fundraiser. But, more important than the fundraising, are the fun and fellowship of sharing items and events, in bidding, and in attending group parties such as dinners, lunches, and excursions. You can build your social calendar for the year with events available here!
How does the auction work?
How does the auction work?
The event will be entirely online. You will be able to bid for a week, beginning October 26th and continuing through Saturday, November 2nd, prior to the Raffle drawings occurring on November 3rd.
Bidding and item descriptions will be online or through the Auctria phone app.
What’s this I hear about raffles?
What’s this I hear about raffles?
Please note that the first four Raffles listed below are still tentative. We will update this as we have more information for you.
The magnificent UUCR Quilt! Tickets will be available through Auctria and also in-person at UUCR.
The time-honored wine raffle, which features a selection of 12 bottles of fine wine, will again be offered. Raffle tickets cost $10 each and a maximum of 100 tickets will be sold.
Pick a Sermon Theme, where the winner will propose a theme for a sermon given by Rev. Rebekah, and then work with her to lay out the scope and direction the sermon will take. Raffle tickets cost $20 each and a maximum of 20 tickets will be sold.
The Action Auction parking space, which is in prime location right next to Rev. Rebekah's reserved space.
How can I help?
How can I help?
We will need folks to do many things!
Enter donated items into the system and review donated items for correctness
Track payments and delivery of items
Act as proxies for people who have trouble placing their bids
Encourage friends, near and far, to participate!
To volunteer, please reach out to the Auction team at ActionAuction@uucr.org.
When will bidding open?
When will bidding open?
Bidding will open October 26th and close on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
When will the catalog be available?
When will the catalog be available?
The catalog will be available (online and through the app) at least several days before bidding opens.
Do I have to buy a ticket?
Do I have to buy a ticket?
No, there is no entrance fee. Anyone can bid by registering on the special Auction website, which you can do yourself or with assistance from a member of the Auction team.
I can't attend, but I would like to bid. How can I do that?
I can't attend, but I would like to bid. How can I do that?
Because it’s online, you can bid from wherever you are! But you can also ask a friend to be your proxy bidder. Please let us know in advance via email to ActionAuction@uucr.org so that we can have your bidder number ready for your proxy. Of course, you are responsible to pay for any winning bids made in your name by your proxy.
Can you put my bids into the computer for me?
Can you put my bids into the computer for me?
Yes! Ask a friend (maybe someone on the Auction team?) to be your proxy bidder.
When will I find out what I've won?
When will I find out what I've won?
You can find out at the bidding site or through the phone app. We will also send you an email about it after the Auction concludes.
How will I pay for what I’ve won?
How will I pay for what I’ve won?
When you register, you can enter a credit card number to allow you to pay online. It is not stored by Auctria, but is sent directly and securely to a major credit-card processing company, Stripe.com, who store it in their secure system. If you are not paying online, we will send you an invoice. Please make your payments after the Auction closes, but before December 3rd.
How do I collect the items that I win?
How do I collect the items that I win?
Please make arrangements directly with the donor. But do contact us if you need assistance.
Your Amazing Action Auction Team:
Suzanne Carrillo (Chair)
Sherry Dittmann
Karl Irikura
Chris Mennone
Julie Robinson
Mark Shannon
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