The Network of ExecutiveWomen presents

The 2008 NEW Leadership Summit

October 20-22, 2008  Minneapolis Marriott City Center

Silent Auction

Companies and individuals
welcome to give!

Donated items should have a minimum value of $200, ($100 for those contributing as individuals) be in new or unused condition, and be easily shipped. No discount or promotional offers, please.

Recommended Items

Accessories
Scarves, hats, belts and handbags

Event tickets

Food/wine baskets

Gadgets

Gift baskets and cards

Health club memberships

Hotel and travel

Jewelry

Keepsakes

Professional services

Spa products and services

Sporting goods

 

Donate to NEW’s Silent Auction and contribute to the future of the CPG/retail industry. All proceeds go to help provide scholarship funds for NEW scholarships for outstanding college and university students in food, retail and consumer products-related marketing programs.

Purchasing
Select and ship an item from our recommended list (right) or let NEW purchase an item on your behalf. We will provide sponsor recognition for all items.

Shipping
All Silent Auction items must arrive between Oct.15-17. The hotel cannot accept arrivals before Oct.15. SHIPPING LABEL:

Minneapolis Marriott City Center
Hold for: Network of Executive Women, Oct. 20-22, 2008
Attn: Mary Tronsdal, Event Manager
NEW SILENT AUCTION
30 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone (612) 349-4095

Donated items should be packed in sturdy boxes with extra padding since the box will be reused for shipping to the winning bidder.

Silent Auction Hours
Monday, Oct. 20 during NEW Summit registration and reception

Bidding/Payment
Items can be claimed at the conclusion of the Summit or winner can request that items be shipped to them. Winning bidders may pay by credit card or check made payable to NEW (please write “Scholarship Fund” in the memo section of the check). If winning bidder fails to claim their item, the next highest bidder will be notified. Unclaimed items or items that do not receive bids will be returned to the donor or may be donated to NEW for future fund-raising purposes.

Silent Auction team

The Network recognizes the following team members for their contributions to this year's Silent Auction.

PepsiCo      Lisa Christianson, Category Manager
Kalypso      Jenna Furdon, Marketing Manager
PepsiCo      Jill Gierach, Senior National Sales Manager
Network of Executive Women      Nathalia Granger, Director of Operations
PepsiCo      Kelly Nakasone, VP Strategic Initiatives
PepsiCo      Stacey Riecks, Director of Insights

Contribute!

For more information on contributing to this year's Silent Auction contact Nathalia Granger at NEW, (312) 693-6855, ngranger@newonline.org