1. SPX Auction 2015 Staying Alive
7th-8th Grade Men’s Themed Baskets
Auction Donations and Baskets for Silent Auction

2. What We Need Any Kind of Barware
Bottles of Wine/Beer/Liquor (LOTS of bottles needed of wine, tequila, vodka, gin, bourbon, etc.)
Sports and Outdoors Items
Any Kind of Items (See examples of baskets for Ideas)
Snacks
House/Wall Decor
Frames
Be Creative. We Can Create a Basket Using Everything

3. Where to Shop Big Lots Target Spec’s Wal-Mart Dollar Stores
Tuesday Morning
Thrift Shops
Steinmart
Home Depot
Lowe’s
Watch for Sales Everywhere

4. Who To Give Donations To
School children can bring their donation items to school and give to their teacher. The donation form needs to be attached and the teacher will get the donation to the auction committee.
Gift Gathering Parties will be held periodically. You will be provided with dates in Tiger Tales.
You can bring your items to the school.
Donations of beer, wine and alcohol can be donated at the Gift Gathering Parties or Mrs. Alicia Mendoza’s office in the Parish Office. Children are NOT allowed to bring alcohol on campus.

5. How We Do It All the items donated are spread out in one room.
Volunteers pick various items to create a themed basket (i.e. a colander, a bag of pasta, wooden cooking spoons, dishtowels, bottle of olive oil, measuring spoons, etc.)
All the items are displayed in the basket and shrink wrapped.
Displayed on the night of the auction and sold to the highest bidder.

6. Themes By Grade
PreK3-PreK4 Baby & Toddler Kinder Teacher Supply 1st-2nd Boys/Girls 3rd-4th Holidays/Parties 5th-6th Crafting/Family 7th-8th Men/Women

7. Men’s Baskets Grilling Basket Grill Rack Spatulas Tongs BBQ Sauces
Home Depot/Lowe’s Emergency Supply Kit
Home Depot Bucket
WD 40
Tape Measure
Colored Duct Tape
Screwdrivers
Tape Measures
Level
Nails
Tool Belt
Bungee Cords
Zip Ties
Flashlights
Grilling Basket
Grill Rack
Spatulas
Tongs
BBQ Sauces
Meat Thermometer
6 pack Beer
Meat Rubs
BBQ Recipe Book
Grill Cleaner/Scraper
Condiments

8. Men’s Baskets Turtle Wax or Armor All Products Roll of Paper Towels
Corona/Bud/Coors Themed Baskets
Corona
Salt
Chips
Salsa
Beer Glasses
Koozies
Car Care Kit
Turtle Wax or Armor All Products
Roll of Paper Towels
Shammy
Cleaning Sponges/Towels
Bucket
Water Hose Implements
Car Air Freshner

9. Men’s Baskets Fishing Basket Tackle Box/ Bucket/Basket/Small Ice Chest
Lures
Needle Nose Pliers
Hand Towels
Bait
Hooks
Snacks
Beer
Check the Fishing Aisle at any Sports Store

10. Men’s Baskets Golf Basket Bucket/Basket/ Bucket for Balls Putting Tee
Tees
Club Covers
Golf Related Picture Frame
Ball Markers
Divot Tools
Golf Towel
Check any Sports and Golf Store for additional ideas
Ultimate Man Snack Basket
Cans of Nuts
Beer
Corn Nuts
Sausage Sticks
Cheese (like Pepperidge Farm Kits)
Crackers
Chips

11. Men’s Baskets Adult Beverage Sampler Beer Pitcher or Bucket
Sample Sizes of Variety of Liquors
Cigars
Cigar Cutter
Baseball Fan Basket
Helmet or Basket
Pennants
Drinking Glasses
Snacks
Beer
Baseball Cards
Baseballs
Baseball Cap
Team T-shirt
Bobblehead

12. Men’s Baskets Texas Rangers Basket Rangers Baseball Hat
Rangers Baseball Cards
Rangers Glasses/Cups
Rangers Koozies
Rangers Car Decals
Rangers T-shirts
Rangers Clocks
Rangers Flags
Any Rangers Items Available
Lottery Big Winner Basket
Variety of Scratch-off Lottery Tickets
Any Amount ($1, $5, $10, $20 Tickets)
Any Type of Lottery Ticket Theme

13. Men’s Baskets Cowboy Basket Any Cowboy Items You Can Find
Cowboy Bottle Openers
Cowboy Glasses/Cups
Cowboy T-Shirts
Cowboy Key Chains
Cowboy Car Decals
Cowboy Clocks
Cowboy Caps
Cowboy Flags
Fitness Bag
Soft Sided Color
Water Bottle
Towel
Protein Energy Bars
Sunscreen
Pedometer
iTunes Card

14. Men’s Baskets Collegiate Fan Baskets Caps Glasses/Cups Pencils Flags
Trays
Key Chains
Stuffed Animals
Clocks
Earrings/Bracelets/ Jewelry
Wall Decor
Any Collegiate ItemsYou Can Find

15. Other Ideas and Examples
Auto Zone/Pep Boys Car Kit
Jumper Cables
Car Emergency Kit
Gift Card
Any Items Recommended by Store Salesstaff that are traditional needed/hot items

16. Other Ideas and Examples