Hey Chicago,

Just a few off the top of my head that you might want to contact:

31 parties-great for your school to get free stuff if you find a person who wants to represent the line. Fantastic bags if they are willing to donate their proceeds to the auction.

Pampered Chef-We found a woman willing to donate half her earnings and we were able to get free product during their July specials.

Lia Sophia-Again, we found a child's mother who hosted a party and got some great pieces she donated to the auction.

Happenings Family Fun Center-new place that donated a party
Northwest Community Hospital Wellness Center-a one month pass
Chicago Zoological Society-passes for 6 and parking passes (worth approximately $138)
Marriott Lincolnshire-passes to a production
Golf Nation-$200 golf party
Tree House-passes to play place
Center for Ballroom and Dance-private ballroom lessons and 8 child dance lessons
Rolling Meadows Park District-ice skating passes
Orbit Skate Center-8 skating passes
Go Roma Restaurant-$25 gift certificate
Campus Colors-$25 gift certificate

I have many other requests out to people...and will update

Our event is in the fall, and thanks to all of you, we are doing well so far!

Below is my list to share with those in the Chicagoland area. We could really use airline tickets so if anyone has a lead, I'd appreciate it!

Galena Wine & Cellars - $10
Zanies Comedy Club - 6 tickets
Brunswick Zone - 2 bowling parties
Lucky Strike - Bowling party
Chicago White Sox - autographed photo
Chicago Children's Museum - Family pass
Shedd Aquarium - 4 passes
Honey Creek Resort - 1 night stay
Howl at the Moon - Happy hour party
Lynfred Winery - Tastings to four locations
Kiehl's Lincoln Park - Private Consultation Party

NOs (Save your time!)
Garrett Popcorn, Odyssey Cruises, Legoland, Broadway in Chicago, Drury Lane Theatres, Goodman Theatre, Great Wolf Lodge, Hard Rock Hotel, Key Lime Cove, mk Restaurant, anything Navy Pier related, ie. parking vouchers, ferris wheel, etc. (they are government entity and thus cannot donate), Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, Six Flags Great America, Royal Carribbean Cruises, Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel, Peninsula Hotel, and Wendella Sightseeing.

I hope this helps any other Chicagoans out there!

HELLO,

ITEMS WE RECEIVED TODAY:
HYATT REGENCY IN PRINCETON NJ GC TO A BED A BREAKFAST FOR TWO VALUE $250. CONTACT AT THE HYATT.

PHILADELPHIA ROCK GYM- 3 GC FOR ROCL CLIMBING- SENT EMAIL.

SUGGESTIONS: IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE THAT WORKS AT A HOTEL GIVE THEM A LETTER REQUESTING A DONATION. THAT'S HOW WE RECEIVED THE BED AND BREAKFAST.

ALSO WENT ON EVENTFUL, THANKS TO TABITHA AND POSTED OUR EVENT FOR FREE. OUR EVENT IS IN 4 WEEKS. VERY EXCITED.

Peggy I was wondering how you got the donation of "ride to school on a fire truck"? Would love to include something like that in our action in Ridgefield.

OK my day is getting closer. I am in Branford CT and here's what I have for my silent auction (so far)


Rainy Day Gift Basket (puzzle books, candle, tea, mug, handmade shawl, playing cards, etc.)
Mr. Fix It Basket
Gift Certificate for Live Christmas Tree

Girl's Night In (hand painted glasses, sex and the city DVD, wine)

Yankee Candle Basket
Family Fun (Beardsley Zoo, Quassy Amusement Park,Sports Center of CT, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat)
Jam Basket
Pink Calyx $50 Gift Certificate
Stampin it Up Gift Basket $300
Let's Have a Picnic (Wicker World Basket, wine, Cabot cheese donation, blanket)
Gouveia Vineyards wine tasting for 10
Canvas on Demand $100 GC
New Haven Ghost Tour 2 tickets
Pottery
Fall Silk Flower Arrangement
Rejuvenating Body Therapies $50
Fire truck ride to school
Studio B Eyebrow Bar (manicure, massage, eyebrows)
Dance in Rhythm (ballroom dancing)
Bubble Baskets (3)
Dora desk and storybooks
Sponge Bob desk
Things that Fly basket (2)
Penguin Surfing basket (2)
Peace Pillow
Transparent Language (byki German Deluxe Edition, Transparent French Premium Edition, Transparent Spanish Complete Edition, Language Kidspeak
Jen for a Day (member with great organizing skills)
Eli's $25 gift card
Angel Paws Gift Basket and GC
Branford Dental whitening basket
glow (facial)
Merle Norman ($50 GC)
Totally Awesome things $25 gc
Thimble Island Bed and Breakfast overnight stay
Dunkin Donuts $20 GC
All Pets club gift Basket
Parthenon Diner $20
Mrs. Nails Manicure
Poochie's Parlor $50 GC
The Cork Shop (wine)
Palma's Deli $30 gift cert
Oil Change for a Year (Firestone 4 $25 gift cert)
Meineke 2 oil changes
Keurig
Raggedy Ann Doll
Jewelry

Some has been donated by members but I included them to give ideas.

OK my day is getting closer. I am in Branford CT and here's what I have for my silent auction (so far)


Rainy Day Gift Basket (puzzle books, candle, tea, mug, handmade shawl, playing cards, etc.)
Mr. Fix It Basket
Gift Certificate for Live Christmas Tree

Girl's Night In (hand painted glasses, sex and the city DVD, wine)

Yankee Candle Basket
Family Fun (Beardsley Zoo, Quassy Amusement Park,Sports Center of CT, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat)
Jam Basket
Pink Calyx $50 Gift Certificate
Stampin it Up Gift Basket $300
Let's Have a Picnic (Wicker World Basket, wine, Cabot cheese donation, blanket)
Gouveia Vineyards wine tasting for 10
Canvas on Demand $100 GC
New Haven Ghost Tour 2 tickets
Pottery
Fall Silk Flower Arrangement
Rejuvenating Body Therapies $50
Fire truck ride to school
Studio B Eyebrow Bar (manicure, massage, eyebrows)
Dance in Rhythm (ballroom dancing)
Bubble Baskets (3)
Dora desk and storybooks
Sponge Bob desk
Things that Fly basket (2)
Penguin Surfing basket (2)
Peace Pillow
Transparent Language (byki German Deluxe Edition, Transparent French Premium Edition, Transparent Spanish Complete Edition, Language Kidspeak
Jen for a Day (member with great organizing skills)
Eli's $25 gift card
Angel Paws Gift Basket and GC
Branford Dental whitening basket
glow (facial)
Merle Norman ($50 GC)
Totally Awesome things $25 gc
Thimble Island Bed and Breakfast overnight stay
Dunkin Donuts $20 GC
All Pets club gift Basket
Parthenon Diner $20
Mrs. Nails Manicure
Poochie's Parlor $50 GC
The Cork Shop (wine)
Palma's Deli $30 gift cert
Oil Change for a Year (Firestone 4 $25 gift cert)
Meineke 2 oil changes
Keurig
Raggedy Ann Doll
Jewelry

Some has been donated by members but I included them to give ideas.