SILENT AUCTION
Imagine a room filled with all kinds of things...gift baskets, jewelry, collegiate keepsakes, gift certificates, and more! These items were donated by individuals and businesses across South Carolina and brought to the Fall Renewal Conference by teachers and education partners just like YOU!
How does it work? As you silently stroll past the items, you see something you must have! You carefully write your name on the line and make a bid. As the workshop continues, you check the sheet where your name is written. Some of you may even hover over your item to ensure that you are the highest bidder! Will someone love the item as much as you do? Or will you be taking it home?
How does it work? As you silently stroll past the items, you see something you must have! You carefully write your name on the line and make a bid. As the workshop continues, you check the sheet where your name is written. Some of you may even hover over your item to ensure that you are the highest bidder! Will someone love the item as much as you do? Or will you be taking it home?
Who do the proceeds benefit? The Fall Renewal Conference Silent Auction raises money for the Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarships, awarded to SC Teacher Cadets who plan to pursue a career in teaching. Proceeds from the 2019 Silent Auctions allowed CERRA to award $1,000 scholarships to five Teacher Cadets from our state. Silent Auction proceeds will also be used to support the Teacher Cadet National Honor Society Scholarship as well. Please note that we can no longer accept credit card payments for the Silent Auction so please bring cash, check, or plan a visit to the hotel's ATM.
2021 Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship Recipients
Read more about the 2021 SC Teacher Cadet Ken Bower Scholarship recipients.
What can you do? Think about the businesses and artisans in your community. Do you have an artistic colleague? Do you have a connection with a local business? Ask them for a donation, and tell them that their items will have a statewide audience. Their donation may even be featured on CERRA’s website and will help a SC student reach their aspiration of becoming a SC educator! Bring as many items as you can to the conference, and of course, come prepared to do a little bidding yourself!
We are excited about this year's Silent Auction! We hope you are, too!
We are excited about this year's Silent Auction! We hope you are, too!