PS 199 PTA's Annual Auction is the largest fundraising event of the year. For it to be a success, we need each and every family to participate. Each family is encouraged to contribute two donations, either originated from and/or solicited by the family.
Here are some simple guidelines.
Who and how to ask for a donation
- Ask merchants you frequent often. Ask them if they can donate an item, service, or gift certificate. Ask your community of friends, family, neighbors and business associates.
- Ask in person. A good time to ask is when you've just purchased something from them.
- Assist the merchant in completing the form. Additional forms can be downloaded below and are available in the PS 199 front hall.
- Solicitation Letter
- Donation Form
- Send the completed donation form and item to the PS 199 main office, attention "Auction".
What should you ask for?
Here are some suggestions of items that have done well in the past:
- Dining gift certificates
- Luxury handbags
- Jewelry
- Small, trendy electronics
- Wine
- Spa packages
- Children's entertainment
- Vacation homes and travel destinations
- Retail gift certificates
- Lavish cosmetics
- Tickets to art museums, theatre, sports events, concerts or theme parks
- Behind-the-scene experiences
- Personal encounters with high profile individuals
- In-home, gourmet meal events
- Theme baskets
- One of a kind life experiences
Thank you for all the hard work that you do on behalf of PS 199 PTA.
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