PCWA Basket Auction
Stay tuned for the Fall 2023 event date!
You can view photos from the 2022 event on our Facebook Album here.
2022 Polk County Women Attorneys Basket Auction Recap:
Polk County Women Attorneys hosted the 21st Annual Seasons of Change Basket Auction to benefit the Young Women’s Resource Center at the Iowa Taproom on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 5 p.m.
In addition to enjoying delicious appetizers and an engaging program, guests participated in a silent auction of one-of-a-kind products and services. Popular basket themes from previous years include coffee/wine lovers, cooking, girls’ night/spa, weekend getaways, sports, babies, pets, brides, bookworms, etc. The baskets are filled with high-value items, including tickets, electronics, designer bags, season passes, jewelry, art, memorabilia and fine dining.
While many auction attendees are local female attorneys and judges, the auction is open to the public. Professionals in other fields also look forward to attending the auction each year, as it’s a great opportunity to share your business with a variety of new customers while supporting a good cause.
2022 CO-CHAIRS:
Kara Eischen
Ashley Madsen
Chandler Surrency
TICKET DETAILS:
Tickets were purchased individually or as sponsorships. One drink ticket was included per guest (one for an individual ticket, four for Gold Sponsors, eight for Platinum Sponsors). A portion of all food, beverage, and ticket sales went to YWRC.
- $45 – Individual Tickets
- $350 – Gold Sponsorship (includes 4 tickets)
- $500 – Platinum Sponsorship (includes 8 tickets)
SPONSORSHIP DETAILS:
- Platinum | $500.00
Includes: 8 VIP tickets, advertising on screen during virtual auction, advertising on the mobile bidding app through BidPal, and PCWA social media post prior to event and thanking sponsors after event. Each VIP ticket includes access to the event, heavy appetizers, and a beverage ticket. - Gold | $350.00
Includes: 4 VIP tickets, advertising on screen during virtual auction, PCWA social media post prior to event and thanking sponsors after event. Each VIP ticket includes access to the event, heavy appetizers, and a beverage ticket.
BASKET AUCTION AND DONATIONS:
Basket donors signed up to donate one (or more!) themed baskets by sending an email to Tess Pocock and/or Amy Howells.
To maximize participation in the live auction by everyone from law students to partners — and maximize the funds raised for the YWRC! — we are seeking basket contributions with a wide range of suggested retail values. Community donations are also greatly appreciated. If you or a local business that would like to support the YWRC by donating a basket, please help connect us.
BIDDING AND THE SILENT AUCTION:
Similar to previous years, silent auction bidding and donations will be done through this BidPal site. New to mobile bidding or need a refresher? Watch this short, helpful ‘how to video’ here.
Bidding will be available before and during the event. At the end of the auction, you will be able to view the items you won and complete your purchase and donation via your device (see the person icon at the top of the screen to see your payments, purchases, and donations). Baskets won during the event will be ready for purchasers to take home at check out. If you win a basket by bidding remotely and are not able to attend in person, a member of the event committee will contact you to arrange pick up.
Please note, you must be 21 years of age or older to participate in the auction bidding.
CONTACT US:
Questions or suggestions for this event may be sent to Basket Auction Co-Chairs:
Kara Eischen ([email protected]), Ashley Madsen ([email protected]) and Chandler Surrency ([email protected]).