Auction FAQs
Should I attend? Most definitely!
We
want all our parents, teachers, trustees, friends, alumni and alum
parents to come together for what is always a fun evening. This year's event will feature a cocktail reception, seated dinner, live auction, fund-a-need, and more! Mark your calendar, book your babysitter, and enjoy a grown-up night out for a cause worth celebrating!
What's included with my ticket?
Tickets to Saklan's Gala & Auction include:
- A Cocktail Reception featuring an Open Bar & Hors d'oeuvres
- 3-course Plated Dinner
- Wine with Dinner
What should I wear?
Classic
Cocktail and Evening Attire inspired by the Golden Age of Hollywood (1920s - 1960s) is
encouraged. However, please feel free to wear cocktail attire that best
suits you!
Where is Saklan's Gala & Auction taking place?
This
year's event will be held at the Lafayette Park Hotel, which has plenty
of complimentary parking on site. Feel free to park in the garage or in
the parking spaces along the side of the hotel.
What is the schedule for the evening?
6:00 - Cocktail Reception
7:30 - Move to Ballroom for Plated Dinner
8:00 - Program Begins
9:00 - Dancing Begins
What can I bid on?
Items small and items priceless! From student artwork to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, there are choices in all price ranges. Silent auction items start at $20. You don’t have to spend a lot of money, just your time with friends. :-)
Will there be an MC or Auctioneer?
Yes! Eric Johnson will again be conducting the live auction and Fund-a-Need this year. Eric has more than 20 years of experience on television and radio, and performing and presenting in front of groups ranging in size from 30-3,000. He has parlayed this experience into a career as one of Northern California’s most in-demand charity auctioneers, with more than $4 million raised for clients in the past three years alone. Eric holds dual degrees from Duke University and a Masters from USC. He is bonded in the state of California, and has a Benefit Auctioneer Specialist designation from the National Auctioneers Association.
What if I can't attend?
Not to worry, you can still be involved! Even if you can't join us in person at the Gala, you can still be involved in the auction. From donating wine for the wine ring toss to underwriting a teacher's ticket, there are many ways to show support for the event. This year's silent auction will again be online, so all community members can participate in the auction even if they can't be at the event!
Have questions?
Feel free to reach out to Emily, Saklan's Director of Communications & Development, with any questions you have.
