[Wyewood] Silent Auction at Wyewood Champions, August 11

[Kris John]

Greetings!




You are invited to contribute to the Wyewood Champions silent auction to raise funds for improving champion regalia. The auction will be at the event from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, so if you can’t donate a basket, I encourage you to bring your market-mindset to Champions so you can bid on what pleases.




The auction theme is gift baskets and all SCA-related themes are welcome. Create one alone or with friends, no basket too big or too small. Donations of individual items for a large Wyewood “cornucopia” basket will also be accepted.




Ideas and guidelines are below. For questions, please contact Gwir ferch John at gwir.sca (at) gmail.com. If you are planning to donate a basket, please also drop her a message for tracking and planning purposes.




In service,


Gwir ferch John


(Kris John)




**Ideas for basket themes with potential contents – mostly for inspiration:


--Culinary treats (spices, bread, a recipe and its ingredients, cooking utensils, an offer to teach a skill)


--Fiber arts (yarn, needle books, scissors, a kit for a project with instructions, an offer to teach a skill) 


--Camping (fire starter, handwarmers, kitchen tools, first aid kit, an offer to help set up camp)


--Children’s activities (toys and games, easy craft kits, an offer to “babysit” at an event)


--Feast gear (service for 2 or more, salt & pepper shakers, napkins, flatware holders)


--Day trip (emergency sewing kit, sunscreen, simple feast gear (cup, bowl, spoon), notebook and pencil)


--For ladies (hair sticks, jewelry, lip balm, handmade soap)


--For fighters (soaking salts, duct tape, armor repair kit)




**Guidelines:


Baskets need to be delivered to event by 9:30 am on August 11. If you will not be at the event, please contact Gwir at gwir.sca (at) gmail.com to arrange delivery the week before the event.


Baskets should ideally have 3-10 items. No minimum or maximum value is required.


Baskets can be any appropriate container including bowls, boxes, or bags. Please prepare so contents are easily displayed.


Please include the following in a note with your basket: opening bid, donor name(s), list of contents, special notes (handmade, allergy warnings, history of items).


If you would like to donate an individual item for the Barony “cornucopia” basket, please contact Gwir at gwir.sca (at) gmail.com


If you can volunteer for a 30-60 minute shift at the auction table, please contact Gwir at gwir.sca (at) gmail.com.