Click on this link to see Victoria's auction action as she was featured on CNN...October 2007
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Choice Auctions enjoys giving back to the community by supporting local charities and conducting their auctions. Subject to availability, one of Choice' auctioneers will come out and entertain the crowd at your live charity auction. It is a wonderful way to get top dollar for your items and make the most amount of money for your charity while still giving your guests an exciting evening. Don't let your guests sit through another "typical" banquet, let yours stand out from the rest! Statistics show that live auctions bring between 38-51% more money than silent auctions. Call Victoria (512-560-1414 TXL#15257) today to book an auctioneer to liven up your next event and give your guests something to look forward to! Please read on to see what kind of response we have had from the community!!!
“Our small non-profit was extremely hesitant about producing a first-time live auction. However, not only did Victoria deliver an exhilarating presentation, she exceeded our fiscal goal by 240%. Mesmeric, riveting, fascinating, that is Victoria!” --Sharon L. Mims: Candlelight Ranch, Director of Development
“STOP LOOKING FOR ANOTHER AUCTIONEER NOW! Victoria's ideas, personality, and ability to keep her promises of a successful auction makes her leaps and bounds above the rest. Whether it be your first auction or just your first auction to REALLY raise some impressive funds, Victoria's expertise will help you along. I put my faith in her and was not disappointed. You won't be either.” --Michele Malooly, YWCA of Greater Austin Women of the Year, Gala Tri-Chair and Board Member
“Victoria has been an astonishing partner to Helping Austin and their work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. For the past three years, Victoria and her work with Helping Austin have served as the principal fundraising agents of our organization. Because of her talents and dedication to our local community, Helping Austin’s monetary success has continually grown in its three year’s of operation. Not only could we not do it without her, we wouldn’t want to.” --Amy McFarland: Helping Austin, Gala Chair
“At first, our auction committee was hesitant to stray from the silent auction prototype that we had followed for so long, but seeing Victoria in action set our minds at ease. Her friendly, outgoing style was refreshing for the guests and staff alike, and her ability to encourage bidding is unparalleled. We basically had to force the guests to stop bidding! Our auction broke all records and exceeded our expectations in every aspect. The auction committee, Board of Directors, staff and guests were all extremely pleased and we look forward to working with her again next year!” --Emily George: Colorado River Foundation, Executive Director
“I would highly recommend that if you have a live auction coming up you should definitely call Victoria! She did an unbelievable job with our live auction! Her dynamic presence and excitement energized the whole room - almost all of the participants at our dinner were drawn into our auction because of her enthusiasm - she really knows how to get a crowd involved! The feedback we received was so positive - we will definitely have her come again!” --Marie Brennan: Deer Valley Education Foundation, Executive Director
“Victoria is one of the most engaging, vivacious auctioneers you'll find. Before working with her, I thought of auctioneers as bland, dry and utilitarian. Now I know that they can be exciting, classy and just generally fun.” --Cassie Hawk: Austin Junior Forum, Christmas at Caswell House Chair
“Victoria , I’m not quite sure how that powerful voice and those insanely innovative ideas come right out of you, but they definitely do! Thank you for making this year’s Live Auction one of the highlights of our Annual Equality Gala. Your participation in our event raised the bar completely. I appreciate you and Youssef so much for all your ideas, your guidance, and your powerhouse show! You are the best!” --Victoria Graham, Austin Human Rights Campaign Equality Gala Co-Chair
“Thank you, Victoria! Without your involvement our auction would have been neither as successful nor as much fun!” --Michael Larkin: St. Edward’s University, Vice President of University Advancement
“I just wanted to thank you again for your wonderful efforts on behalf of Easter Seals as auctioneer at the gala last week. I am still getting positive comments from attendees about your enthusiasm and style. It is through efforts such as yours that we continue to serve our mission for people with disabilities.” –Kevin Coleman, President & CEO, Easter Seals-Central Texas: Helping Hands Gala
“The auction at our gala generated a lot more money than we had anticipated, with Victoria at the start of the event, her energy and enthusiasm carried over throughout the night. She is largely the reason why our gala was so successful and profitable. We are looking forward to working with her every year.” --Amy Stanley: Helping Austin, President
“Victoria was great at our Red Ball! She was lively and entertaining and brought humor to our live auction! Thank you for a wonderful evening!” --Kerri L. Weiss, MAEd: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Development and Community Relations Manager
“St. Edward's University was honored to have one of its very own graduates (BA ’00 & MLA ’04) serve as the auctioneer for our 2005 Hilltopper Golf Tournament. Victoria’s lively spirit captivated the audience, encouraged participation, and resulted in a successful and profitable event. Her suggestions in advance of the event were extremely helpful and I look forward to working with her again.” --Mollie Butler: St. Edward’s University, Executive Director of Development
“I SURE hope I see you at our event next year! I’ll be sure to remind the committee next year about your energy. I’m not kidding and I’m not being nice, just honest. YOU made the difference in our live auction....!” --Jill Wilcox, Human Rights Campaign
“Victoria is a wonderful auctioneer. Because of her our auction ran smoothly and was fun. She's energetic, hard-working, and enthusiastic. I know that our event would have been poorer - in energy and money earned - if Victoria hadn't been our auctioneer.” --Jennifer Regalado, Pease Elementary School
Can she really make that big of a difference?
Give your guests more than an auctioneer! Give them an entertainer who will engage them, laugh with them and bring them to their highest giving potential. Victoria has conducted charity auctions in Arizona, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Texas & Washington State but her services are not exclusive to these states; she will travel anywhere to make your next event a success! She donated $26,350 in services during the 2006-2007 charity auction season. She will conduct her 100th charity auction during this year’s auction season. Let her share the secrets with you to make this year’s event the most successful in your organization’s history. Use Fund-A-Need efficiently and effectively. Don’t let even one person from your event feel badgered after the Fund-A-Need portion of your auction. Let them walk away satisfied that they are making a difference and wishing they had done more. You may have mastered your event, now take your auction to the next level—hire a professional auctioneer extraordinaire and watch your numbers rise as you tighten your auction and give the audience more of an experience.
Services Victoria provides
Meet with committee via conference call or in person
Pass on resources for potential donors
Package items- provide input to committee chair(s)
Suggest most saleable order for items
Assist/edit PowerPoint for event
Bring 1 ring person per 75 guests or train your volunteers
Arrive at agreed upon time auction night
Create excitement amongst the crowd
Conduct auction
Give them an experience not just another auction! |