We did not have a guest speaker this week. Kylie gave us a progress report on Robust Reds preparation. She gave an excellent power point presentation and advised us;
1. TICKETS
a. 370 tickets out, 50 confirmed sold;
b. 13 online sales to date;
c. Online ads start this week
d. was Ellie Shuster from the Learning Disabilities Association.
2. SILENT AUCTION
a. 28 received to date;
b. Biggest needs are for dinner gift certificates, apparel and experiences
3. VIP ROOM
a. 36 people confirmed
b. Goal is to use the experience to drive sales next year
4. SUPER SILENT AUCTION
a. Over eleven items received so far including Westjet flights, Renaissance Ultimate Chef dinner and golf with Gizmo and at least 8 more
5. ONLINE AUCTION
a. Goes on lin on September 5
b. Do not have to attend Robust Reds to bid
c. Online bidding will continue to the end of the event
6. WESTJET RAFFLE
a. Tickets available for sale now
b. Only 100 tickets sold
c. Do not have to go to event to win
7. Wine raffle & dutch auction
a. Bring in about $5,000
b. Require a bottle of wine from each member
c. Raffle tickets sold by our Rotaract Club members
d. Dutch Auction tickets sold by Autism group
8. ROBUST REDS VENDOR CUP
a. A trophy will be presented to the vendor with the best table
b. An award will be made for the best wine;
c. We are looking for judges
10. THANKS TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS
a. Westjet
b. Reside Furniture
c. Global
d. Keg n Cork
11. EXTRAS
a. After party with DJ
b. Special room rates (use code er5)
