The Registrar’s Office Silent Pumpkin Auction is BACK!

Monday, October 21 at 1:00 pm to Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:00 pm

In-person event
300, Tory Building, Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6

Contact
Registrar’s Office – Ashley Kingston, ashleykingston@cunet.carleton.ca

The Registrar’s Office Silent Pumpkin Auction is BACK!

Hi Everyone! The Registrar’s Office is pleased to share that we will be holding the Pumpkin Silent Auction in support of the United Way for the ninth year. This year the event is being revamped to be the “Annual Fall-O-Ween Auction” allowing more Fall themed items and baskets to be included. Over the past eight years, we have raised close to $7000 with the help of campus-wide support for this initiative! If you would like to participate in the silent auction this year, or if you know a creative person who may want to get in on the fun, here are the details:

When will it start/end?

Silent auction starts: Monday, October 21 at 1:00 pmSilent auction ends: Wednesday, October 30 at 1:00 pm

Drop off location: Registrar’s Office, 300 ToryWinner’s pick up: Wednesday October 30, 2:30-4pm and Thursday October 31 8:30am-4pm

Artificial “craft” pumpkins, Halloween and/or Fall themed gift baskets: :Pumpkin drop off: Monday, October 21 (9:00 am to 12:00 pm)Drop off location: Registrar’s Office, 300 Tory How do I participate?

You can bring a pumpkin (perishable or re-usable)
Don’t have a pumpkin? No problem, you can also submit a Fall or Halloween/pumpkin-themed gift basket!
Please complete this form to register by October 20

How do I bid?

New this year!
Bidding will be cashless through an online auction form

Please contact Ashley Kingston at ashleykingston@cunet.carleton.ca if you have any questions:

Your name and contact information
Your department’s name
Your pumpkins or gift baskets name
Description of any incentives bundled with your pumpkin and/or craft

Here are a few useful pumpkin carving tips:·

Pumpkins can be painted, decorated, or carved (Please note: if you are carving a pumpkin, we’ll ask that you bring it to the Registrar’s Office on October 28 to avoid it rotting).
We accept any type of pumpkin or gourde (artificial craft pumpkins accepted).
Enhancements/bundles are encouraged (a pumpkin may include a gift a certificate or other items).
If you are carving a pumpkin, the fresher the better. (Tip: it helps to slow decay if you wash the insides with a mild bleach solution and coat the cut edges with petroleum jelly).

Lastly, be sure to drop by the Registrar’s Office between October 21 – 30 to see some of the amazing pumpkins and crafts, and to join in on the silent auction fun!