The conclusion of one season brings
about preparation for the next season for entire Bothell Football family.
The coaches work on their knowledge of the game, new schemes, etc. The
players develop their body strength and agility. The Cougar Football Club,
with the help of everyone in the Bothell Football family, organizes the
fundraising auction to raise the necessary funds to support the team in
2012. Please view the Auction downloads listed below for additional
information.
Auction Downloads:
VIEW A LIST OF ALL OUR GENEROUS 2011 AUCTION DONORS HERE
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Auction FAQ
FAMILY PARTICIPATION:
Do all football families have to donate an item to the auction?
We rely on and encourage all Bothell football families to
contribute to the class gift and either procure, create or purchase an item
for the auction. All families and players benefit from the funds raised and
we need your participation to ensure that we have a successful fundraiser.
Do I have to purchase a ticket or attend the auction?
No, you don’t have to attend the auction but we hope that you will
want too. This is our major fundraiser we encourage you to attend if you’d
like to support the program and make some fun purchases. We also rely on our
parent base to invite others to attend with you that are supporters of your
son (like; grandparents, aunts & uncles) or supporters of the Bothell
football program and enjoy an auction and contributing to fundraising
activities.
Can I attend the auction and not purchase a dinner ticket?
Yes, if you’d like to be a helper. This is major event that takes
lots of volunteers to run a successful night. We will have jobs all day and
night that will need to be filled. All volunteers will receive a bid number
too if they would like.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
What is the Auction for?
The Annual Bothell Booster Auction is the fundraiser hosted and
organized by Cougar Football Club each spring to support Bothell Football,
other athletic programs, and ASB at Bothell High.
Where is the Auction? What day is the Auction?
The 2012 auction will be held on Saturday, May, 5, 2012 at the
Lynnwood Convention Center.
How much will the tickets be? How do I purchase?
Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $60.00 per person or purchase
a table of 10 for $500 before February 15th. Ticket request form can be
downloaded from the website auction link
Does the Auction sell out?
Yes, for the past several years we have been sold out in advance of
the event. Don’t wait too long to reserve your seat.
What is included in the auction?
The auction night includes; a sit down dinner, three silent auction
rooms (blue, white and almost live), raffles “best of live” and “$1000 cash
box”, a dessert auction, live auction and gift certificate “bidding frenzy”.
What is the bidding frenzy?
Gift Certificates to local restaurants and retailers are purchased
at face value by the first bid number the auctioneer sees raised and calls
out.
What is the Dessert Auction?
Each table will have a dessert bid card on it when you sit down for
dinner. Each person/couple sitting at the table can put a dollar
amount on the card with their bid number to purchase a dessert. When all
bids are complete the card will be picked up by a player and totaled.
Following the dinner the auctioneer will call out the table who bid the
highest dollar amount to go pick out a dessert. Each table will be called in
descending dollar order until all tables have a dessert. Once again the
highest bidders could get the best dessert!
What are the goals for the auction?
- This is an opportunity to raise money. The funds raised are
considerable and are of great benefit to Cougar Football and other
programs at BHS. The money raised help pay for; Camp Brotherhood,
coaching stipends, team equipment, uniform needs, team camps expenses,
team meals, game programs, merchandise, community banners, and much,
much, more.
- The evening allows the parents, alumni, faculty and members of
the community the opportunity to come together to celebrate the success
of the program and cultivate relationships amongst each other.
Who coordinates and organizes the auction?
The auction is an event organized by the parent community of Cougar
Football Club in coordination with school administration and the other
sports or activities involved. While the auction chair and committee do
much of the basic planning and foundational work, it is the work of numerous
parents that is essential in making this massive undertaking a success.
How can I help, make a donation, or purchase advertising in the
game day program?
Procurement and planning for the 2012 auction will begin in January
2012. If you have an item, service or would like to make a cash donation you
can contact Kim Monson at 206-384-8682 or
bhscougarfootball@hotmail.com
What should I donate?
All contributions are welcome; we just ask that items are new.
Think about what you’d buy at an auction and someone else probably would
too.
- Golf packages – round of golf for 2 or 4 with cart and/or
lunch
- Vacation cabins or timeshares – day, weekend or week long
usage
- Gift Cards – local restaurant and retailers
- Themed Gift Baskets – Need an idea? The committee has a great
list of basket ideas linked to the auction page. This is a great way to
get your family, friends, co-workers involved in the auction!
- Sporting Event Tickets – Seahawk, Mariners, Sonics, Husky,
Aquasox, Thunderbirds, Silver Tips
- Local Attractions – Seattle Theaters, Zoo Tickets, Argosy
Cruises, etc.
- Host a Dinner, BBQ or Cocktail Party – Host a dinner or
cocktail party at your home
- Services - cleaning, landscaping, window washing, auto
detailing, oil changes, hair cuts
- Be Creative; unique one of a kind experiences can be very successful items.