Your contributions are needed! Specialty items from your business or area, gift baskets, ad space in publications, travel and/or hotel packages, artwork, local crafts, attractions admissions . . . the possibilities are only limited by your imagination!
Silent auction donations are a great way to promote your business, organization, or area while also supporting the advocay, educationtion, and communication programs and of the Tennessee Tourism Roundtable!
You may contribute Silent Auction items online or by downloading the Silent Auction Donation Form.
General Silent Auction Donation Requirements
All silent auction donations forms must be received by September 11, 2009.
Donations must have a minimum retail value of $50.00 per item(s). Travel/vacation packages must have a minimum retail value of $150.00. Please make sure to include the retail value of the item on the auction form.
All components of travel/vacation packages should be valid from October 1, 2009 – September 30, 2010 (unless seasonal). All certificates and/or cover letters must clearly state the components of the travel/vacation package and outline exactly how the bidder is to redeem the package. Travel/vacation packages must list all blackout dates, restrictions, or specific dates for special events. Please include this information on all certificates and letters.
Displays for travel packages must be no larger than 12"x18"x18". All displays must be free standing.
All gift baskets must be tagged and clearly state the contents of the basket.
Items that must be assembled for display are the responsibility of the donor.
We retain the right to return any donations deemed inappropriate or that do not meet specified requirements.
Delivery of Silent Auction Donations:
Silent Auction items may either be sent to the Tennessee Attractions Association office (must arrive by September 11, 2009) or may be delivered on-site at the Governor’s Conference.
If sending your item to the TAA Office:
Mailing address: TN Attractions Association, P.O. Box 290822, Nashville, TN 37229
Shipping Address: John Whisenant, 3461 Harborwood Circle, Nashville, TN 37214
If delivering your item to the Governor’s Conference:
Drop off your item at the silent auction registration site in the tradeshow hall at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, Murfreesboro on September 16 between Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact John Whisenant at (615) 734-9380 or john@tennattractions.com
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