WDSRA  

Western DuPage  

Special Recreation Association

 

Providing engaging community-based recreational programs and 

inclusion services for children, teens and adults with special needs.

www.wdsra.com 

  

Welcome Guests!  Silent Auction is OPEN!                       February 29, 2016
  
Please Forward this Information! 
 
If you are hosting a table or bringing a guest who is new to WDSRA, please be sure to forward this information to them.

Thank you!
  
Bid From Anywhere! 
 
Not able to attend this year? Not to worry, you can enjoy all the fun of electronic bidding from anywhere. Simply register your device and begin bidding! 
 
  
Thank You Sponsors!

GOLD
Advanced Insurance 
   Partners, Inc.
Bloomingdale Park 
   District
Carol Stream Park 
   District
Cuz We Can
Cygnet Controls 
   Inc.
Fair Oaks 
   Ford/Lincoln
Glen Ellyn Park
   District
Northwest Snow 
   and Timber 
   Service Ltd.
Smart 911
Wheaton Bank & 
   Trust Company
Wheaton Park 
   District
Williams Architects
Winfield Park 
   District

SILVER
Ancel Glink
   Diamond 
   Bush DiCianni & 
   Krafthefer
Jaffe Films, Inc.
Warrenville Park 
   District
 
BRONZE
Dr. Aimee &
   Associates
McNees and     
   Associates
Momkus McCluskey 
   LLC.
Robbins Schwartz 
 
  
Silent Auction Highlights!

Check out ALL the items here!

Tickets: Cubs, Sox and more!

Blackhawks Row 6 tickets!

Golf: Bloomingdale Golf Club, Klein Creek, Arrowhead, and more! 

Ribfest Judge & sponsor tent package

Epicurean Dinner for 8

Easter Brunch for 8

Basket of Beauty: L'oreal, Ulta and more!

Naperville Trolley 3 hour experience

  
LIVE Auction Sneak Peek!

Autographed Patrick Kane Blackhawks Jersey  A must for fans!
 
Brochure Cover Photo Feature & Family Pictures  Be on the cover of a WDSRA Brochure!

High Adventure Bucket List Package  Get started on your bucket list: skydiving, kayaking, rock climbing, zip lining, scuba & more!
 
Medinah Country Club Gun Club & Lunch  A day of skeet & trap shooting for you and friends.

Hawaiian Paradise Vacation  8 days/7 nights in Hawaii!
 
Ultimate Golfer's Dream at Chicago Golf  Your chance to golf this exclusive course.

Own a Part of Blackhawks History and Tickets!  
Framed piece commemorates the best of the HAWKS plus tickets! 

Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower Tour & Dinner   One-of-a-kind experience.

7 Day Caribbean Getaway in Westpunt, Curacao 
Tranquil ocean oasis or sunny adventure can be yours.

  
Sponsor bar
Welcome to The Black & Red Bash!

The Black & Red Bash
To celebrate 40 years of bringing exceptional special recreation to our families and communities, we have planned a spectacular evening! We are excited and hope you are too!   

To make sure you have a wonderful evening, all the information you need is right here in one place. See you Saturday! 

Saturday, March 5th 
Abbington Distinctive Banquets
3S002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn
Black and Red attire encouraged 
 
Master of Ceremonies
Jeff Hayden, WDSRA Foundation Board Chairman 
 
Evening Schedule  
6:00pm--Registration & Cocktails
7:30pm--Welcome & Dinner & Dessert
8:15pm--LIVE Auction, Raise the Paddle & Hall of Fame Award  
              Presentation 
9:30pm--Silent Auction Closes    
Immediately following--Sing & Dance the Night Away with WDSRA

View the Auction Preview Booklet or 
get complete details at www.wdsra.com.
Your Guide for the Evening!
Get Ready for a Spectacular Evening!

Once again this year, we are using easy, convenient Electronic Bidding for the Silent Auction! This means the bidding fun stays open until approximately 9:30pm. You will receive a 10 minute warning prior to close through your device.     
 
Power up for the fun! Remember to have a full charge on your smart phone and bring your charger too. 
 
Silent Auction is OPEN! Can't wait until Saturday? Check out all the silent auction packages right here, right now. Start your silent auction bidding here.

LIVE Auction raffle tickets! Purchase the winning ticket and you could take home your choice of any LIVE auction item. $35 per ticket. View LIVE items here. 
 
40th Anniversary Raffle! It's our anniversary but you get to celebrate with a tour through Tuscany! Enjoy a multi-course wine dinner served family style from Gia Mia, Wheaton. This culinary feast for eight will include small plates, other menu items and Tuscan wines chosen specifically for you by their sommelier. Plus take home a case of wine! $40 per ticket.

Wine & Spirit Pull! Purchase a ticket and take home a great bottle of wine, spirit or craft beer. Not absolutely happy with your selection? Get a second chance pull. Simply purchase a $5 ticket, pull again and choose one of the two wines. $20 per ticket/Second Chance $5 per ticket.

Cash Raffle! Win $500, $250, or $100. Six tickets for $25 or $5 each. 

Raise the Paddle... for Scholarships: Building a Better Tomorrow Today!  Read more.
The Silent Auction is OPEN!
The Silent Auction is OPEN!
black & red bash logo
Can't wait until Saturday to start bidding? No problem! Check out all the silent auction packages right here, right now! 

Anyone can bid...even if you are unable to attend the auction. You can bid from your computer, iPad, or smartphone. Start Your Auction Bidding Here!
 
Bidding runs through Saturday at approximately 9:45pm. You will receive a 10 minute warning prior to the close through your device. You can also view the Auction Preview Booklet here.
Register Your Device and Start Bidding!
It's Easy, Convenient and You Can Begin Bidding NOW!
Hosted by Gesture
The silent auction is now OPEN! Start your bidding here!
 
Please share this link with as many people as you like, especially those friends and family who could not attend.
 
Gesture screen shot How to Bid
Simply click on the link above, register for the event, view the items and begin BIDDING! 
 
New bidders: After registering you will receive a welcome text message. Click on the link in that message to begin bidding. 
 
Returning bidders: If you registered and have not yet received the welcome text message, click on the 'Register Now' button on the home page. Your text should arrive immediately. 
 
There are 4 ways to bid:  
By Smartphone/Tablet--click the link in your registration text.  It will take you to a personal bidding page.  Click on an item and place a bid. It's that simple!
 
By Text--Text the 3-digit item number and amount to the welcome message you receive. Example: to bid $500 on item #101, just type '101 500' then press send. No dollar signs or decimals are needed.
 
By Computer--Click on an item and place bid.
 
By Personal Shopper--Gesture staff members will be available to be  your "Personal Shopper". They will be happy to place bids for you. 
 
Bidding
During the evening you will receive notifications whenever someone else out bids you. You can then submit a new bid right from your table or anywhere in the room! Have to leave early? You can still bid from home!
 
Winners
Winners will be notified via their devices and prompted to pay via their device or with a Gesture representative that evening. If you are not present, you will be contacted by WDSRA Monday, March 7th.          
 
NOTE: The Gesture site is secure and you will NOT receive any spam from them after the auction. 
Bringing Guests or Hosting a Table?
Please Forward this Information! 
 
If you are hosting a table or bringing a guest who is new to WDSRA, help make their evening enjoyable by forwarding this information ahead of time. We want them to be 'in the know' too!

Thank you!
Happy Bidding!
WDSRA is committed to providing quality recreational programs, dedicated 
and trained staff, specialized equipment, and much needed scholarships. 
Your support provides the financial support needed to ensure that the cost 
of programs remains affordable throughout the year.


Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) 

116 N. Schmale Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188-2103

P: 630-681-0962 | F: 630-681-1262 | 

www.wdsra.com