Congregation Or Ami
Or Ami Fiesta 2011
NOT MUCH TIME LEFT TO BID!
If you haven't checked out the hot items and great values folders, what are you waiting for? We have amassed a wonderful selection of items - thanks to your donations and those of our local merchants, friends and families. We have finished posting items and we've even lowered some starting bids and BUY IT NOW amounts. Our auction will stay open until Tuesday, March 8th at 8pm. Consider what gifts you will need in the coming months and shop this 2nd annual online event to meet those needs.
Then on March 12th we'll celebrate with our Mexican Fiesta gala and silent auction at the Bell Canyon Community Center. Bidding will continue but you can provide a proxy for absentee bidding to be sure you win your fave items even if you are not able to attend in person.
This year's auction includes some of our regular "fave" offers - and some brand, new and wonderful items as well. Purchase for yourself, your family members and for all those gifts you need to buy this year! There are new services to try and even a quilt your children helped to make! There is a wonderful selection of children's furniture and motivational, fun Whitney Howard necklaces, key rings and cuffs. There are collectibles and unique experiences, Ellen tickets and great values on vacation opportunities.
To learn more about absentee bidding at the Live event, check out the feature story at right. It gets better and better each year. New items, more sponsors and new exciting ways to participate. Welcome to Or Ami-winner of the
Union of Reform Judaism's Techie Award for
Best Overall Use of Technology in a Synagogue!
Find news about our remodel and the location of our Shabbat Services on
Or Ami's website.
If you are familiar with online auctions, then you likely know what proxy bidding means. But if not, proxy or absentee bidding allows you to set a maximum amount and to bid incrementally without monitoring the event.
But wait a moment-we said online AND live, right? That's correct. If you see something in our Preview category you may assign a proxy to one of our auction helpers. They will similarly watch your item and bid incrementally up to your limit. This also applies to items that carry over from the online to the live event. These items are clearly marked within the item description. Look for the link on the right that says: This Live Event Item offers Absentee Bidding.
Now you can be part of the great values that our auctions present even if you cannot attend the fiesta or watch the online auction every evening. When the auction is over, your won items will be taken back to the synagogue office and you will be contacted to arrange pick up.