Auction Enhancements

As we strive to increase our fundraising potential through the Big Red Auction, we are committed to finding ways to broaden our reach.  Last year, we started the bidding for all classroom projects online with positive results.  We will be following suite again this year; however, the winner will be determined the night of the auction rather than the next day. We also introduced our first ever "Fund A Need" initiative.  For those who attended, how could you ever forgot the amazing response (thanks to the great video featuring our kids, the genuine lead-in from Brad & Kiki Schotanus and the generosity of our guests and community).  FAN is back again this year with a focus on Science!  More details to come.

This year's biggest enhancement is our partnership with Auctions by Cellular (ABC).  ABC offers a full digital solution that covers the pre-event online auction, silent auction and FAN.  See the ABC overview tab for more details.  Others that have gone down this path have seen tremendous results!

Live Auction Items

  • Hangin with the Heisman (Johnny Lattner - Notre Dame Heisman Winner)
  • Premium Bulls Tickets
  • Celtic Classic Golf Tournament at Ridgemoor Country Club
  • Pinball Party
  • Certified Cicerone Hosted Food and Beer Pairing Dinner
  • Summer Vacation Trip for four to Steamboat Springs CO (includes flights and seven night stay)
  • Weber Grill Chef Hosted Dinner
  • One Week Stay at a Galena Vacation Home
  • (4) Field Level Tickets to One Direction with Downtown Hotel Stay
  • Kids Day Out to Build A Bear, American Girl or The Lego Store with three friends and Teacher Ms Rosasco 
  • Family Dress Down Fridays
  • Golf at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club