Huntington Congregational Church

15th ANNUAL TREASURES, TALENTS, and TASTES AUCTION

MAY 10th, 6 P.M. at HCCUCC

 

• Live Auction
• Silent Auction
• Bag Auction

Everyone has a talent or treasure.  We hope you will share yours with the church by making a donation to the auction. The Auction has been a great success due, in large part, to the wonderful and creative donations made by church members. If you need an idea, please speak to Bob or Linda Sember and look through previous years’ catalogues. The catalogues are located on the table in the alcove along with registration forms, donation forms and absentee bidding forms.  Please get your donations in as soon as possible so that they are included in the catalogue.  There is a $10.00 per person registration fee. Pre-registration is necessary so we may plan accordingly for the hors d’oeuvres and desserts which will be served.

A portion of the fee will go to support Bridgeport Rescue Mission. You will also receive 3 tickets for the bag auction with your paid registration. It will be an evening of FUN and FUND raising for our church, so be sure to invite your friends and neighbors. There’s something for everyone and every budget from delicious food to talents, treasures, and services.

For those of you who cannot attend the auction but would like to participate, there are Absentee Bidding Forms available in the alcove which explains the rules. Essentially, you pre-register so we can give you an auction number. A designated absentee bidder will be assigned to bid for items on your behalf up to your maximum bid. (Auction items will be in the catalogue and online and will be available the week of the auction.)

If you are unable to pick up a donation or registration form, we will be happy to get one to you. If you have any questions, please contact Bob or Linda Sember at (203) 929-5853.

Here’s this year’s catalogue:

 

 

Below are the forms for Registration and Absentee Bidding.  Please copy, print, and return.

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15^th Annual Huntington Congregational Church UCC

Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction

Registration Form

Saturday, May 10, 2025 – 6:00pm

 

Please complete all of the following for proper accounting for the auction so that you may take or receive any auction items won!

 

 Name(s) __________________________________________________________

 

 Address___________________________________________________________

 

Phone (Home) ______________________________

(Cell) ___________________________

 

E-mail Address __________________________________________________

 

Over 21? Yes / No (circle)

Please note, only attendees age 21 and over will receive auction bid numbers in order to bid on items/services.                                                  

Registration Fee: $10.00 per person, a portion of which will be donated to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission.

Registration fee includes:  participation in the live and silent auctions, 3 tickets for the bag auction, entertainment, food and beverages.

 

Fee Paid $___________   

Collected/Paid by___________________________________

 

Please return this form, with fee, to Pat Tober or

Huntington Congregational Church UCC

19 Church Street

Huntington, CT 06484

203 929-1223

 

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Absentee Bidding Rules and Form

If you cannot attend the 2025 Huntington Congregational Church UCC Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction but want to bid anyway, you can!

 In addition to the general guidelines and rules for the Auction, these rules govern absentee bidding:

Absentee Bidding Rules

• Absentee bidders must register for the Auction at a reduced fee of $5.00.
• All Absentee bids will be treated fairly and in the strictest confidence. In the case of same-amount bids, precedence will be given to the absentee form submitted earliest as determined by the postage cancellation date.
• If your bid/purchase is successful, you will receive a bill. Payment is due upon receipt.
• Once your payment is received, you will be sent your receipt and arrangements will be made for you to claim your item.
• For Live Auction bids, the Designated Absentee Bidder (D.A.B.) will begin bidding at roughly half your maximum bid offering. If bidding ceases below the amount you bid, you will be the buyer at the next raise above the last bid from the audience.  It is possible to purchase items below your stated limit.
• For the Silent Auction, your initial bid will be placed by the D.A.B. as quickly as possible after the opening call announcement. Your final bid (if over the maximum bid on the sheet) will be placed roughly five minutes before the Silent Auction closes and may be overbid by those physically present.
• Tickets for the Bag Auction may be purchased and will be placed as directed. 10 tickets-$10, 25 tickets-$20
• A.B.s will be selected by the Absentee Bidder Coordinator

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Absentee Bidding Form

Please fill out completely, detach and send, along with a $5 registration fee and Bag Auction ticket purchase, if applicable, to Huntington Congregational Church UCC.

 

Name____________________________________________________________

 

Address__________________________________________________________

 

Phone #__________________________________________________________

 

Signature________________________________________________________

 

I wish to place absentee bids on the following items:

 

	Item Number	Item Name	Opening Bid	Maximum Bid
Live Auction
1.
2.
3.
Silent Auction
1.
2.
3.

Bag Auction

Item Number	# of Tickets	Item Number	# of Tickets	Item Number	# of Tickets	Item Number	# of Tickets

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15^th Annual Huntington Congregational Church

Treasures, Talents and Tastes Auction

May 10, 2025

Donor Merchandise/Professional Services Contract

  

   Item/Service____________________________________________

   Retail Value $__________

 

Detailed Description_______________________________________

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Donated By________________________________________________

(as it will appear in catalog)

       Contact if different than above________________________

 

Address____________________________________________________

 

Phone#_________________________Fax#_______________________

 

Item Exchangeable?  Yes / No (circle)

 

Additional Information/Restrictions________________________

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_______Item picked up by Auction Representative      Date_______

 

_______Item delivered by Donor to Auction Site         Date________

 

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Donor’s Signature                Date                   Solicitor’s Signature

The members of Huntington Congregational Church would like to express their gratitude for your tax-deductible gift. Huntington Congregational Church is a non-profit organization and we sincerely appreciate your contribution.

If you need to contact the church:

Phone number – 203 929-1223

e-mail – hcc@snet.net

Address – 19 Church Street, Shelton, CT 06484

Please note: Most companies that donate an auction item should not require a tax receipt because they can claim such a gift-in-kind contribution as a business expense. All donors should check with their own financial advisor to determine how to best utilize a contribution to their maximum advantage within the law (Statute 5013C). This Auction will be held on May 10, 2025 to support the Huntington Congregational Church 2025 budget and Spooner House.