Silent Auction

The 2010 State Farm Holiday Classic is once again hosting a Silent Auction to benefit the Classic Tournament Scholarship Fund. 

The silent auction will take place at the Shirk Center and at the Normal Community High School Monday through Thursday (12/27 – 12/30).  On Thursday (12/30), bidding will only be held at the Shirk Center.

2010 Silent Auction Guidelines

  • All Silent Auction proceeds will be used to fund the Holiday Classic Tournament scholarship fund.
  • Minimum bids are indicated on the photo sheets for each auction item. 
  • Bids should be made in $5 increments.
  • Cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted.
  • Bidding will close at a time TBD on Thursday, December 30th.  
  • Winners will be contacted by phone or email on Monday, January 3rd. 
  • Items will be available for pick up or will be mailed immediately after the winners are contacted.
  • A portion of the winners’ donations are tax deductible over the fair-market value of the item.

Here is an early look at items to be auctioned off this year:

  • Autographed jersey by New Orleans Pro-Bowl QB and SuperBowl MVP Drew Brees
  • Autographed book – Dick Vitale’s Fabulous 50 Players and Moments in College Basketball – signed by Mr. Vitale
  • Autographed State Farm College Game Day basketball by Illini head basketball coach Bruce Weber and ESPN Game Day hosts Jay Bilas and Reece Davis
  • Autographed baseballs by Chicago Cubs legends Fergie Jenkins and Ron Santo
  • Autographed State Farm Classic pin flag by LPGA stars Laura Davies, Natalie Gulbis, Julie Inkster, Christie Kerr, Christina Kim, I. K. Kim, Brittany Lincicome, Stephanie Louden, Morgan Pressel, Angela Stanford and Michelle Wie.
  • Four (4) VIP passes to the 2011 State Farm Holiday Classic

For a complete list of items, check back to this page frequently as the tournament draws near.

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