(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Rotary Club will host their 41st annual auction on November 23rd, 2024, at the Cass County Community Center. The event begins at 5:30-p.m. with a social hour, followed by dinner at 6:15-p.m. and the Auction getting underway at 7:15-p.m. Dinner Tickets are available for $40 each.

Rotarian Dolly Bergmann says “We want to remind people the dinner and auction is open to the public, everyone is welcome to attend. We would like tickets purchased in advance to insure seating and food is available. To purchase dinner tickets or a table, contact Ted Robinson at ted@firstwhitneybank.com, or stop in at First Whitney Bank. You can also purchase tickets online. Go to Facebook at Atlantic Rotary Club and follow the link there.”

(Photo’s shown are examples of past items for sale. Please check out the 32auction site to see what is available this year; Courtesy Dolly Bergmann)

A new addition to the Auction this year, will be background music and periods of fun trivia during the evening. Another change is the opportunity to purchase items online before the auction, for that person that just can’t get to the auction or just likes to be the first one to purchase something. (See below for your instructions for online bidding)

The Atlantic Rotary Club will hold a raffle along with the auction. This year’s raffle proceeds will be directed to the Atlantic Police Department as they raise funds for adding a School Resource Officer (SRO) to the Atlantic Community School system. The funds will be used to help buy the officer a vehicle, radios, uniforms and protective equipment. The drawing will be at the conclusion of the auction on November 23rd. You do not need to be present to win.

Tickets are one for $20 or six for $100. Each ticket enters the purchaser into a drawing for three cash prizes: $1,500, $1,000 and $500. Tickets can be purchase from any Atlantic Rotarian or online at www.atlanticiowa.com. If you are unable to remember who might be a Rotarian feel free to contact Rotarian, Dolly Bergmann, 712-249-9275. She would be happy to assist you in getting raffle tickets.

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This year’s auction introduces an online bidding option for silent auction items, making participation easier than ever.  As well as the ability to bid in-person on select silent auction items.  Silent auction items will be available for online bidding at 32Auctions.com/AtlanticRotary, with bidding starting Monday, November 18, at 10 a.m. This format allows both attendees and those who cannot attend the in-person event to participate fully.

Here’s how the silent auction will work:

– Online Bidding: Bidders can place bids on silent auction items starting on November 18.

– Transition to In-Person Bidding: At 2 p.m. on Saturday, a portion of silent auction items will shift from online bidding to in-person bidding during the live event. The highest online bid will serve as the starting point for in-person bidding, giving the last online bidder a chance to hold their bid.

– “Proxy Bid” Option: For added convenience, online-only bidders can use the “Proxy Bid” feature. Enter your maximum bid amount for an item, and the system will place minimum incremental bids on your behalf up to your set maximum. If in-person bidding begins on item, your proxy bid remains valid. At the end of in-person bidding, the auction clerk will enter the highest in-person bid into the website to determine the final winner.

– “Buy Now” Option: All silent auction items will feature a “Buy Now” price. If a bidder selects this option, the item will not transition to in-person bidding, securing it for the online buyer.

Live Auction Preview

The live auction promises exclusive items, with listings available for viewing online. However, these items are only available for in-person bidding at the event.

Winning and Pick-Up Information

– In-Person Winners: Winning bidders at the event will be able to take their items home after checking out.

– Online Winners Not Attending: Those who place a winning bid online but do not attend can pick up their items the following week by scheduling a time.  Details on scheduling your pickup will be emailed to winning bidders. Payment can be made online or in person upon pick-up.

How to Register and Participate Online

Visit 32Auctions.com/AtlanticRotary today to register, receive notifications, and stay updated as new items are posted.

-Bid early and bid often every bid makes a difference! –

The Atlantic Rotary Club looks forward to their community affirming event that not only provides valuable quality time with friends but also supports important local initiatives. For questions or further details, follow them on Facebook at “Atlantic Iowa Rotary” or contact ATLRotaryClub@gmail.com.