Administration
HDOT Holds Virtual Live Auction to Support AUW
By: Melanie Martin
As the Aloha United Way (AUW) campaign draws to an end on Oahu, the AUW Fundraising Committee “kicked it up a notch” by holding a virtual silent auction on December 8th. In less than an hour, HDOT raised $1,730 during the live auction emceed by Darren Cantrill (CSS) and Juli Chun (ADM). More money was raised at the live auction than all of HDOT’s special events combined. Approximately 30 participants bid on items such as air plants, bottles of wine, a Kate Spade purse, earrings, and gift cards to restaurants. Perhaps the most creative donations came from the top. A bidding war over Director Jade Butay’s three decadent Valentine’s Day New York Style cheesecakes was exciting to watch. Lynn Araki-Regan’s dinner for six paired with dining etiquette lessons blew everyone away with two bidders bidding over $500 apiece. In addition to the live auction, a weeklong virtual silent auction is estimated to bring in another $400 to $500 to support AUW. Silent
auction items included gift cards, face masks, air plants, holiday crafts, Starbucks merchandise, apparel, and more. Managers also answered the call and gave generous cash donations for this special event. Even in these uncertain economic times, the spirt of giving exemplified by our employees is incredible and commendable. While the Fundraising Committee projected to raise only $10,000 this year due to the pandemic, thanks to your generosity, HDOT is on track to nearly double this goal. Mahalo HDOT!
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