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Auction 2008 Welcome to the official webpage of “Explorium Emporium!” the spring 2008 fundraising auction! The purpose of this site is to get you excited and keep you informed about this tremendous event! Here you will find a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)and answers regarding Explorium Emporium! If you don’t find a particular topic here now, it probably means the details haven’t been finalized yet – so we encourage you to keep checking back and to keep an eye on the Weekly Reader – but remember: you can always e-mail the Planning Committee directly with questions/comments/concerns at auctionclerks@cfsmass.org. Put this spectacular event on your calendar now! March 29, 2008 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Charles River Museum of Industry, Waltham Q. What is Explorium Emporium!? A. Explorium Emporium! is the Cambridge Friends School 2007-2008 Spring Fundraising Auction. It is the second-most ambitious fundraising initiative undertaken by the school community this year. Q. Why do we need another fundraising initiative? A. The gap between the true cost of a CFS education and the tuition is several thousand dollars per student. Additionally, roughly 28% of students benefit from our tuition assistance program. In order to maintain the school’s standard of academic excellence and fund financial aid packages, we need to engage in a sustained program of fundraising activities. For more information regarding development, please contact Suzanna Schell, director of development, at sschell@cfsmass.org. Q. Will there be parking available? A. Yes. There are several public parking lots in the area. Directions and rates will be provided here at a later date. Q. What is the dress code? A. Attire is “Casual Festive.” The most important thing is that you are comfortable. Q. Are children invited? A. Not to this event. But CFS students will have many opportunities to contribute to the success of event – you will feel their presence all around you! Q. When can I find out what the silent auction Items are? A. Once all donations have been received and their descriptions finalized, an Auction Guide will be printed and distributed. The target date for this is March 15, 2008. Q. Will some items feature a “Buy it Now!” opportunity? A. Yes! Some items in the silent auction will feature a “Buy it Now!” (BIN) opportunity. This means that, for a price predetermined by the Auction Committee and listed right on the bidding sheet, bidders can ensure that they will get the item. Once a BIN bid has been properly made on a bidding sheet, the bidding for that item will be closed.
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Q. What if I don’t see anything I like in the silent auction – will there be other ways to participate? A. Yes! As always, you will be able to purchase Goodie Bags, filled with mystery prizes for $10 each, and submit as many guesses as you like for $10 each at the Guesstimate table to win Red Sox tickets. There will also be opportunities to purchase items with the CFS logo, as well as contribute directly to the tuition assistance fund. Plan to leave Explorium Emporium! with an empty wallet, but a full heart! Q. Will there be food at Explorium Emporium!? A. Yes. Complimentary dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Parents Jocelyn and Frank McLaughlin, owners of The Watch City Brewing Company, will be providing complimentary beer, wine and soda. Regrettably, we will not be able to accommodate special dietary needs. Q. I cannot attend Explorium Emporium! – how else can I support this initiative? A. There are many ways you can help, including:
Please contact Jen Grella at 617.448.3771 for more information, to
Q. How many seats will each table hold, and will tables be available for purchase? A. Tables will seat 10 people. However there will be no assigned or reserved seating. Dinner will be served buffet style – and when you’re not eating, you should be shopping or dancing! Q. What forms of payment will be accepted at Explorium Emporium! and will the silent auction items be available that evening? A. You may pay for your silent auction purchases with personal check or Mastercard/Visa. In order to expedite checkout, we recommend that you pay by check or select “Express Checkout,” which entails taking an imprint of your credit card at registration. You may purchase other items at the event with cash. All silent auction items will be on site that evening and, in fact, must be taken home by bidders (unless otherwise specified). Items may not be held at the museum or CFS for later collection. Q. Who is running Explorium Emporium!? A. The Auction Planning Committee is comprised of two administrators and seven current parents. You can reach us most easily at auctionclerks@cfsmass.org.
Click here to download the Auction Guide
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