SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025
VOLUNTEER
Each year, it takes a village of volunteers to pull off one of CDA's most exciting events, the annual gala.
Join us on this rewarding adventure and serve alongside fellow Lions as we prepare for the event months ahead of time, set up on the day of, or even help the week following the gala.
INVITE YOUR FAVORITE BUSINESS
Download the Letter of Request and give to a business you frequently visit. Paper copies available on campus or request to have some mailed to you.
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This year, we will have fewer auction items but of higher quality. Businesses who donate $100+ value items will have the option to display an advertisement with their auction item. Encourage businesses to donate items that represent their products or services in the best possible light and also will be popular with bidders.
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The Super Silent Auction will highlight businesses who donate items of $250+ value. Many items on the Super Silent will be valued at up to $5,000.
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Example: Borden Realty donated a Roomba vacuum and displayed an 8.5 x 11 advertisement next to it.​
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Example: GDS Wealth Management donated Tiffany Champagne Flutes and Custom Yeti Tumblers with Branded Materials beside the items.
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Example: "Hammock Hideaway" Broken Bow Cabin Getaway promoting a CDA parent's Airbnb property.
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Gift cards, certificates for services, or items to auction are welcome!
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Donations valued less than $100 may be paired with other items in a package or displayed in the Gift Bag Pull. The business will still be promoted on the gala site, the auction software, and displayed at the gala.
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Digital certificates can be emailed to development@cdalions.org. You can drop off donated items to any of the three CDA campuses or to the Central Office at 417 Oakbend Dr., Suite #250, Lewisville, TX 75067.
All items will be collected from now through Feb. 15, 2025.
WISH LIST of AUCTION ITEMS
Entertainment & Recreation
• Behind the scenes tours
• The Star or AT&T Stadium
• Hunting or Fishing Packages
• American Airlines Center
• Performing arts tickets
• Musicals, Opera, Theatre, etc.
• Zoo or Museum Memberships
• Concert tickets &/or meet and greet passes
• Theme Park Tickets/Memberships
• Hunting or Fishing packages
• Cinema Tickets or Memberships
• Meeting government officials, celebrities, and/or sports figures
Sports
• Sports Tickets
• Kentucky Derby
• PGA Championship
• NCAA Tournament
• NBA Games
• NFL Games
• NHL Games
• MLB Games
• Nascar or Formula One
• Greens Fees for Golf
Travel
• Vacation Homes or Condos
• Cruise Tickets
• Limousine/Uber/Lyft gift cards
• Airline tickets or frequent flyer miles
• Hotel Accommodations
Collectibles & Memorabilia
• Autographed Pieces
• Art Pieces
• Autographed jerseys, balls, gloves, hats, bats, pucks, hockey sticks, etc.
• Photo Sessions/Packages
Home: Goods, Services, & Electronics
• Electronics – Apple Watch, headphones, tablets, iPads, GoPro, gaming devices, etc.
• Tools
• Holiday and/or Home décor or furnishings
• Gardening services and accessories
• Custom Organization
• Small kitchen appliances (Kitchen Aid, Air Fryer, Pizza Oven, Margarita maker, Keurig, Ice Cream Maker, etc.)
Food and Beverage
• Unique Dining Experiences
• Private in-home chef’s dinner
• Dinner with a local celebrity or sports figure
• Kitchen culinary classes
• Winery or brewery excursions
• Restaurant Gift Cards (min. $25 value)
• Bottles of Wine (min. $25 value)
Beauty & Wellness
• Spa packages, salon gift cards
• Personal training
• Jewelry
• Designer sunglasses, handbags, wallets
• Date Night experiences
