You are cordially invited to a festive evening at the DRI Foundation Auction Benefit at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on March 8, 2016, during DRI2016. The cocktail reception begins at 6:30 p.m. so get ready to place your bid.
Auction items will include:
- Electronics
- Tours
- Live shows
- Restaurant gift cards
- Sports and music memorabilia
- And much, much more
Wine Grab
Take a chance at winning a bottle of wine worth $200. By donating $20, you can select among a group of wrapped bottles of wine. Everyone is guaranteed to be a winner. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted.
Donate Your Card
Bring your unused/unwanted gift cards, even just remaining balances, to donate to the DRI Foundation. Donate remaining balances on any of your cards for resilient communities worldwide! You will receive a tax receipt for the entire full value or residual balance of your card two weeks after the conference.
To donate your gift card today, go to Donate Your Card.
Auction Benefit FAQs
Is there a cost to attend the auction?
Unlike many auctions benefitting charitable organizations, we do not sell tickets to attend; however, if you aren’t fortunate enough to make the winning bid, there are a number of ways you can aid those impacted by disaster. Feel free to make a monetary contribution on site.
What payment methods do you accept at the auction?
Cash, check and credit cards are all accepted at the live event. Receipts will be provided for tax purposes. All donations are tax deductible.
How can my company or I contribute to the Auction?
Two ways. We are accepting in-kind donations of items, gift cards and services to auction off at the event. You may also write a check to the DRI Foundation. For more information, contact Pascale Phelan at
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Silent Auction Rules
Visit the items and view their details
Place your bid
First Name, Last Name and Cell Phone Number are required
- If you have a concern with listing your name, please see an Auction Specialist for guidance
Visit your item of interest frequently
- Don’t be out-bid on the item you want
- If you are interested in setting a maximum bid for an item, please see an Auction Specialist and we can act as a silent bidder on your behalf
Please settle payment with the Treasurer as the Auction will close at 8:00 p.m.
- You are legally obligated to pay the bid price if it is deemed final by the Auctioneer
- We accept payment in the form of cash, checks or credit cards
All items must be taken with you unless otherwise indicated
- You can arrange for shipping directly with FedEx located in the hotel lobby
Live Auction Rules
You will receive an auction paddle
- Each paddle will have a number associated with it and tracked with your name.
Place your bid
- Raise your paddle high with the number facing the auctioneer to signify your bid
- You are legally obligated to pay the bid price if it is deemed final by the Auctioneer
Live auction will begin at 7:15 p.m.
Winners will be announced by the Auctioneer when the highest bid has been accepted
Payment must be settled with the Treasurer before moving to the Gala
- We accept payment in the form of cash, checks or credit cards
All items must be taken with you unless otherwise indicated
- You can arrange for shipping directly with FedEx located in the hotel lobby
All donations are 100% tax deductible
