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AUCTION VOLUNTEERSSIGNUP HERE:
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DescriptionPrevious Volunteer 2024Incoming Volunteer 2025Notes
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Auction Coordinators/ Gala Committee Leaders Determines big picture decisions with Event & Venue Coordinators
Work with the Communications Coordinator to determine the weekly communication
Work with Volunteer Coordinator to secure volunteers as needed
Check in regularly and keep all volunteers on task
Communicate progress with Parish office
Discuss with Parish Office & School Principal the Fund a Cause needs
Communicate with graphic designer to create save the date and invite and any night of event materials
Be a part of the team to decide the Unity Award
Coordinate Details of Silent/Online Auctions:
Review previous year's items.
Organize data and determine plan of item solicitation
Recruit auction category coordinators and communicate needs
Keep track of what is coming in and have procurement team update spreadsheet
Record items in Greater Giving- another volunteer can do this
Determine where items will be sold (Online/Live/Silent)
Determine if any donations should be sold together as a “Package”
Faye Shillair- fayems@gmail.com
Trisha Brooks- trishhaubrich@gmail.com
Megan Milenkov- megan.k.marker@gmail.com
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Website Creation & Management Create website (project) in Greater Giving using template of last years website to copy and edit new site
Communicate with Auction Coordinators regarding setup of GG
Transfer previous year’s entire online auction to current year’s Greater Giving site
Help create website for online sales in GG after items have been created Add in web pages and Make "LIVE" as planning progresses
Faye Shillair- fayems@gmail.comChristine Frech
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Communications Work with Event and Auction Coordinators to determine needs
Connect weekly to determine communications plan for the week
Write inserts for Parish bulletins, Josafast email, SJS Principal's Newsletter, Social Media
During 1-week online auction, send daily emails from Greater Giving to communicate to auction participants about items and promos
Faye Shillair- fayems@gmail.com Rebecca O'Dea- marketing@odeaentertainment.comRebecca O'Dea
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Volunteer Coordinator Work with Event, Venue and Auction Coordinators to fill volunteer needs
Create and manage a master list of volunteers for Unity Gala
Email Info via Volunteer Newsletter & Bulletin, solicit and coordinate volunteers
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Graphic Designer Graphic Designer
Discuss theme/look of the event with Committee to help guide design
Create updated web banner for website
Design save the date (electronic)- sent out in December- and invitations with sponsor names (electronic & printed on half sheet)- sent out in February
Karen Gerstner- kteaff@hotmail.com
Jamie Davoll- jaczelusniak@gmail.com
Karen Gerstner - kare.gerstner@gmail.com
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Item Procurement- Need At Least 8-10 volunteers for the full online auction
1-Sporting & Entertainment Events
2- Restaurants & Dining
3- Tastings & VIP Experiences
4- Travel and Hotels
5- Kids Classes
6-Adults Classes
7- Health & Beauty
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Work with Auction Coordinator to determine when and how to do solicitation
Email auction donation request letters to all previous or potential donors
Solicit favorite Live Auction items from previous years, research new ideas/options
Email/go to places/call/follow up with donation locations
Pick up donations
Keep auction spreadsheet in Drive up to date on progress and items
Place any e-certificates & gift card donations in Drive
Help get all donations to Parish Office
Trisha Brooks
Megan Milenko Kyle Porter
Megan Milenkov- Lead
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SJS/VIP Auction Items (Reserved pews & parking for Christmas show, Spring show, Holiday masses, First Communion, also Principal for a Day, Lunch with Principal, etc)Work with Auction Coordinator to review list of donations from church & school- confirm donations with school & parish office!
After the auction- make one page banner sign for each winner for the entire year, save all in Google Drive & share with Parish office & school office (i.e: Reserved seating for School shows, Holiday & Communion Masses, Reserved parking, etc)
After the auction- make spreadsheet of winners & send to both school and parish office staff for their records
After the auction- send reminder email to school or parish office the week of the event to put signs out on chairs, pews, parking spaces
After the auction- send reminder email to winners to remind them of their seat location and number of seats the week of their event
Trisha Brooks - trishhaubrich@gmail.com Megan Milenkov
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Auction Item Greater Giving EntryUse the Greater Giving platform to enter all auction donations for recording keeping and online silent auctionTrisha Brooks - trishhaubrich@gmail.com Megan MilenkovTrisha Brooks trishhaubrich@gmail.com
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Unity Sponsorships & Admissions Edit/ Draft letter to past sponsors, have approved by Gala committee
E-mail letter to all past sponsors (determined through GG search)
Follow up with sponsors if necessary
Communicate sponsor numbers with Event planners for table seating
Make final push for sponsors a month before the event with a “Last Call”
Work with Catering, Food/Bev, Seating Coordinators to confirm number of Sponsorships & Admissions purchased
Faye Shillair
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Corporate Sponsorships Solicit Corporate Sponsorships from previous years donors
Determine plan to acquire new sponsorships from parish & school families
Be point person to receive sponsor’s information such as full name, logo, size of sponsorship
Complete and update spreadsheet and make sure logo is appropriate for print and in Google Drive
Connect with Social Media person to make sure sponsors logo is posted if that is promised to them
Connect with Parish office to confirm which months the sponsor logo will be displayed on electronic sign (if selected)
Connect with person making signage & event powerpoint presentation to make sure all Sponsors are appropriately recognized
N/AN/A (don't do this year, they can buy regular sponsorship and we can add their logo to website & at event to promote their business)
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Parent Parties/
Unity Events
Find volunteers to host event- ideally one from each grade
Schedule all events with hosts (March-June, August)
Create a spreadsheet of events in Drive
Create a poster of list of the events for the Gala night
Post Gala, check in with hosts before each event and advertise when spots remain
Caroline Ryden- cryden404@gmail.com
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SJS Student After School PartiesConnect with Ms. Bruce or designated teacher leader to begin planning
Help schedule events
Create a spreadsheet of events using previous template in Google Drive
Order and deliver food to events or coordinate with a Day Of volunteer if you need another volunteer to assist with this
Receive reimbursement for all food purchases from Parish office
Amy Skwor- askwor@stjosaphat.net
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Wine Tasting Event
Wine Cellar
Whiskey Collection
Reach out to VIN Chicago (on Elston & Cortland) to set up wine tasting- usually in January or February (VIN - set up same contract as last year)
Work with VIN to log all donated wines and determine wine value to get a total wine cellar value
Coordinate with school & parish office if you would like to also collect wine from personal donations
Molly Korsch- korsch.molly@gmail.com
Katie Flood- flood.katie08@gmail.com
Neil Hawkins- neallhawkins@gmail.com
Neil Hawkins- neallhawkins@gmail.com
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Fund a Cause Video/Coordinator Work with Auction & Event Coordinators to talk to parish office & school to determine Fund a Cause
Determine marketing for 'night of' and create 2 minute video
Work with principal & parish office to coordinate video details
Jen & Brian Laskov jen@jenlaskov.com, brianlaskov@gmail.com
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Unity Award Coordinator "Communicate with Parish Office on when to request nominations for Unity Award & then be a part of the team to decide the Unity Award
Upon selection, reach out to recipients and share details of Unity Award Mass and Unity Gala event
Coordinate Unity Award Mass, hospitality, speech details, etc.
Coordinate seating at event and any night of recognition with Event Coordinator"
Elizabeth Antall- usually the person who nominates the winner ends up coordinating
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Live Auction Work with Auction Coordinator
Determine Live items
Work with Powerpoint Coordinator and send them list of items with details
Trisha Brooks- trishhaubrich@gmail.comMegan Milenkov- megan.k.marker@gmail.com
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Live Auction Printed Materials Create one page teaser or other type of brochure for the bulletin and backpacks
Create spreadsheet for recording of winners
Create Live Auction Paddles
Trisha Brooks- trishhaubrich@gmail.com Maria Maria Calderon mmrincon89@gmail.com(silent auction sheets)megan Milenkov- megan.k.marker@gmail.com
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Night of Event Powerpoint PresentationUse previous year’s template to create Google Slide/Powerpoint Presentation with info of 4 or 5 Live auction items from Live Auction Coordinator
Find coordinating photos and logos for presentation
Add in lists of Event Sponsors, Thank You List of Donors, Volunteers
Trisha Brooks - trishhaubrich@gmail.com Lexi Sals alexandra.j.lennox@gmail.com
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Post Event Finance Collections Help Follow up on failed credit cards in Greater Giving when payments are processed
Send tax donation thank you document using template to all donors through Greater Giving (Auction items, Unity/Corporate Sponsors, Food & Beverage, Adult/Kid Events)
Christine Frech- christine.frech@gmail.comMegan Milenkov
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Post Event Auction Help Coordinate Pickup Times for physical items and manage pick-up of items
Email online gift certificates & items to winners ONCE THEY have PAID
Coordinate wither donors & winners of Live Auction Items
Contact winners of unclaimed items regularly until all have been settled
Megan Milenkov
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EVENT VOLUNTEERS
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NotesPrevious VolunteerIncoming Volunteer
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Event Coordinator/ Gala Committee Leader Determines big picture decisions with Event & Venue Coordinators, meet with Parish Office staff in April to begin planning next years event Work with with Venue Coordinator to confirm event space
Coordinate food and beverage requirements with Food & Beverage Coordinator
Coordinate sound and lighting with Entertainment/Lighting & Sound Coordinator Work with Decor Coordinator to decide theme for event
Communicate with Volunteer Coordinator to secure volunteers as needed
Communicate progress with Parish Office, get approval when needed
Create and keep track of event budget
Megan Davidson- meganjd20@gmail.com
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Venue Coordinator/ Gala Committee LeaderResearch and find Venue for event with 300+ capacity Confirm Contract with Venue & Parish Office once date is confirmed Coordinate venue insurance, liquor license from venue, etc.
Determine parking options from venue- Contact and secure contract with parking service if needed
Coordinate with venue to have a site visit with Committee, Catering volunteers and Caterers, Sound/Lightning volunteer and DJ or band representative
Coordinate with parking service days before event to make sure everything is set regarding parking (parking lot or street cleared of snow if necessary, where attendants will be placed, etc)
Help with morning of event set up
Christine Patton- christinecorso@yahoo.com
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Event & Venue Help (hourly)Assist Event & Venue Coordinator
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Catering CoordinatorWork with Event Coordinator to determine catering needs
Coordinate event caterers – find caterer, secure contract, determine all necessary things related to caterers
Set up tasting and participate in tasting with small group (committee or other volunteers)
Have meeting with caterers at Venue to determine floor plan and what items need to be rented (tables, chairs, high top tables, linens, stage, etc.)
Keep in contact with caterers and make sure day of timing is all set
Megan Davidson- meganjd20@gmail.com
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Beverage Coordinator Work with Event Coordinator to determine venue requirements
Solicit donors for needs- beer, wine & liquor- Revolution Brewery, Burke Beverage, VIN Chicago
Coordinate delivery and payment of all items
Create bar menus for the event if needed
Coordinate return/donation of unused items after event
Christine Patton- christinecorso@yahoo.com
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Dessert Coordinator Work with Event Coordinator to determine venue requirements
Solicit donors for needs- desserts from local places- Nothing Bundt Cakes, Sweet Mandy B;s, Summer House, Insomnia Cookies, etc.
Coordinate delivery or pickup of all items
Create dessert table menu for the event
Christine Patton- christinecorso@yahoo.com
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Entertainment- Find DJ or Band & Confirm Needed Lighting & Sound, Find & Confirm Photo Booth Work with Event Coordinator to determine venue requirements
Hire DJ/Band and secure contract
Coordinate details and payment and food needs
Coordinate lighting and sound contracts
Check in 'night of'/tip after event if needed
Megan Davidson- meganjd20@gmail.com
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Photo Booth or Photography Coordinator Work with Event Coordinators
Look for and secure an event photographer/booth or other option
Connect with photographer to tell them what we are looking for at the event
Determine whether a photo booth area will be set up and if so what type of area to have
Acquire Photo or Selfie Booth supplies if needed, arrange for set up on day of event, arrange take down at event (if not using vendor) Receive all digital photos from photographer and upload them to drive or share via link
Faye Shillair- fayems@gmail.com
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Event Decor Planner Work with Event Coordinators to determine tables & stage layout
Determine budget-friendly centerpieces, bar décor
Solicit flower donations from local florists like Ashland-Addison
Set up day of, with help from additional hourly volunteers
Help cleanup/pack up any items at from venue at end of event
Gargi Potdar- gargikpotdar@gmail.comGargi Potdar- gargikpotdar@gmail.com
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Event Decor AssistantsHelp Decor Planner come up with theme and find items
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Work with Event Decor Planner to set up venue on day of event Work with Food & Beverage Coordinators to determine if any pickups or deliveries Follow lead of Committee to set up any tableclothers, decor, checkin table, etc.
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Seating ArrangementsWork with Venue/Event Coordinator to determine layout
Gather list of sponsors from the sponsorship coordinator and email them close to the event to have them send/email in their requests of who they want to sit with at the event (grade, parishioners, seniors, etc)
Determine all seating arrangements and place guests at numbered tables with a seating chart
Make list of all guests with table #s in a spreadsheet to display at event
Make sure there are additional tables for Parish staff, along with about 4 tables for teachers & guests
Kathleen O’Hara- kohara1833@gmail.com
Kristie Shea- kdsimon@gmail.com
Kathleen O’Hara- kohara1833@gmail.com Kristie Shea- kdsimon@gmail.com
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Seating Arrangement Poster & Misc Signage Print Coordinator- (hourly)Determine all signage needs for the event
Help with creating any signage needed for the event
Send materials to the printer (Staples, OfficeMax, etc) and pick up for event (signage, bidder paddles…)
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NIGHT OF EVENT
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Event Check In Manager (Hourly)Recruit volunteers to help with Day- of event setup
Make schedule for setup help and Check-in help plus cleanup help
Appoint check-in people to sell heads or tails raffle beads
Appoint parish staff or volunteers to help as “Spotters” for Live Auction & Fund a Cause
Sherese Parsegian- sherese.parsegian@gmail.com
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Event Check In & Night of Event Help (4 or 5 people- hourly)Help check in guests, sell Heads or Tails Raffle Beads or any other fundraiser, direct guests to table seating chart & inform of bar & food info-
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Event Clean Up (3 people- hourly)Work Night of Event or Come towards end to help clean up any decor, displays, check-in table, etc
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