2.  Purpose of the meeting  Auction Gala  Item Requirements  Tips for finding items  Bonus Points System

6.  Five (5) items total › Three (3) Balloon prizes worth at least $25 each › Two (2) high-value items worth at least $75 each

7.  Three (3) Balloon Prizes  What is a balloon prize? › Item valued from $25 to $50 › People buy a balloon with a ticket inside › They pop the balloon and collect the ticket › Ticket corresponds to a prize  Most popular items at Auction

8.  Yoga mat  Movie tickets or movie gift card  Bags of nice coffee  Puzzles or games  Popular books  Restaurant gift cards  iPod shuffle  Monthly yoga passes  iTunes/Amazon Gift Cards  Gym bag  Nice headphones

10.  Two high value items › Worth at least $75 each  One item worth $250 may also satisfy this requirement  Suggestions › Keurig/coffee machines › Vacation packages (ex. timeshare/condo rental) › Broadway/concert tickets (must be at least 2!) › Spa services › iPad › Herschel backpack › Kitchen appliances › Gift cards to local restaurants

12.  No alcohol  Gift cards are limited to one (1)  No credit card and airline points  No Groupon or Living Social Deals  Limit clothing and shoe donations  Artwork  No Jewelry  Avoid seasonal or holiday items  Donations for professional services only

13.  Packaging  Item values  Please come talk to an Auction Chair.  Check out eBay or other related sites are great tools for determining how much others value your item, especially used items  PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINE TO ASK ABOUT ITEMS

14.  Tip 1: Do not be afraid to cold call!  Tip 2: Reach out to family and friends!  Tip 3: Redeem Lexis or credit card points!  Tip 4: Ask for PIP Auction gifts in lieu of holiday gifts!  Tip 5: Participate in law school raffles and donate your winnings!

15.  Holiday break is an excellent time to approach donors.  Approach businesses early!  The earlier you get out there, the better!

16.  Find your Spiritual Side: Looking to find your spiritual being and get a good work out all at the same time? This gift certificate for 5 yoga classes at Soni Yoga will get you started off right. Increase your flexibility and strength, and do it in style with this brand new Yoga shirt.

17.  Cape Cod Getaway: Get away for a weekend this spring or fall to Massachusetts‘ favorite vacation spot: Cape Cod! Relax in a large luxurious four-bedroom beach home. Walk out the door and into the sand—this house is located directly on Old Silver Beach. Stay for three days and two nights any weekend (Friday – Sunday) before July 4 and after Labor Day.

18.  1. Donate Additional Prizes › One extra point for additional Balloon Prizes or items valued between $75-$175  2. Donate Super High Value Items › Additional 1-4 points depending on the value of the item  3. Program Sponsorship › 1-5 additional bonus points depending on the sponsorship  4. Professor Donations

19.  Please please contact us with any questions!  Contact Info › Vicky, vdone@bu.eduvdone@bu.edu › Michelle, cmc1@bu.educmc1@bu.edu  Come talk to us afterwards if you’re interested in an Auction Team position!  THANK YOU for attending this meeting!