The 2008 Oakland Tech Silent Auction
April 5, 2008

Well, the 2008 Silent Auction is history, and thanks to the generosity of attendees and item donors, the 2008 Oakland Tech Silent Auction raised a record:

$27,000!

A huge shout-out to Jodi Murphy and the entire Silent Auction Committee for planning and staging the most successful auction in Oakland Tech PTSA history!

The Oakland Tech PTSA will hold its 5th Annual Silent Auction on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the Chapel of the Chimes at 4499 Piedmont Avenue. The festivities, featuring delicious food, a no-host bar, and entertainment, will start at 5:30 p.m. and end at 10:30pm.

The auction helps fund numerous needs at Oakland Tech, including music and art supplies, computer upgrades, field trips, extracurricular activities, athletic club needs, and more.

Here is the Auction Invitation . . . and please feel free to bring along family and friends!

Tickets for the auction are now on sale: $10 per person on or before March 28. $15 per person after March 28 and at the door. To purchase tickets, contact Ruth Jacobson at 510-465-8186 or ruthie@imagewrights.com. 

Right now the auction committee seeks donations to the auction. Please think about what you can donate, and ask your neighbors, relatives, and local businesses to donate, too. Here is the Auction Donation Form.

Some ideas:

Gift certificates to restaurants hair salons, nail salons, health clubs, theaters, movie houses, and stores;

Tickets to sporting events and concerts;

Personal services such as tax preparation, house-painting, interior design, landscaping, massages, computer set-up or assistance, preparation of meals or other food items;

Physical items such as jewelry, housewares, sporting goods, scarves, furniture, etc. Get together with a group of people and plan a dinner, a cocktail party, or other event. Used items in excellent condition (e.g., jewelry) are welcome. "Re-gift" that Christmas present you couldn't use or didn't want. Donations are tax-deductible (tax ID #94-6174624.

Send (or drop off ) your donations to our Auction Coordinator, Jodi Murphy, 686 Calmar Ave, Oakland, CA 94610. Call Peter Weil at 919-4033 to arrange for pick-up of bulky items.

The Auction needs your help with various tasks! To volunteer, please contact Jodi at 763- 0891.

Jodi Murphy - Auction Coordinator
The Final Word on the 2007 Silent Auction


Thanks to the hard work, diligence, creativity, commitment and tremendous team-work put forth by the committee members, this event was truly a success.

The 2007 Silent Auction Committee is proud to announce that the total amount of money earned was...............

$20,003!

We thank the parents who donated their homes, meals and services

We thank the teachers and staff for their interest, support and donations.  

We thank those who attended for their generosity and all around good spirits.

We also wish to thank all the local merchants who were so generous with their donations of goods and services.

We thank you all for your faith in us and support of us, as chairs of this committee.

It was both an honor and a privilege to serve. We know the money will be put to good use.

Take care,  have a woderful summer and enjoy your kids while you have them

Your Auction co-chairs,


Renee Bundy and Zeva Williams

P.S.  There is already a buzz over next years event, which we hope will double this years earnings.  The first goal is to move off campus.  Anyone interested in heading the event should contact the PTSA board.
8/6/07