Gourmet For God 2024 starts September 1st! Scroll down for information about the fundraiser and how to host an event. Event Donation Forms can be printed or filled out electronically below.
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Gourmets for God is a fun and unique fundraiser that brings together our spiritual community, family and friends to share a meal and create wonderful memories while raising funds to support West Valley Center for Spiritual Living (WVCSL). Event hosts create and sponsor an event that includes food or snacks and an interesting experience or fun entertainment.
This is similar to a “silent auction”. Bidders will access the “auction” by registering for a bidder number in person, read through the list of events, check the dates to be sure they are available for the date of the event, and bid on one seat or “spot” at your event. The higher the bidding goes, the more financial support is given to WVCSL. So, if your event includes a maximum number of 8 participants, the top 8 bidders will “win” a spot for the event.
Once bidding is closed, the top bidders are notified that they have won, and you will be notified of the participants who will be coming to your event. WVCSL will collect all monies from the winning bidders.
Bidders frequently bid on more than one event and generally the most popular event days are Friday evening, any time on Saturday, or Sunday afternoon/evening.
Once bidding is closed, the top bidders are notified that they have won, and you will be notified of the participants who will be coming to your event. WVCSL will collect all monies from the winning bidders.
Bidders frequently bid on more than one event and generally the most popular event days are Friday evening, any time on Saturday, or Sunday afternoon/evening.
Gourmets for God hosts will sponsor and host events that can be simple or elaborate. Some hosts provide pizza and others use their own unique passion and creativity to provide culinary delights. Examples of possible Gourmets for God events include casual picnics at sunset, elegant meals with charades, a soup dinner with singing and entertainment, cookie baking and brunch, Mac N Cheese and Henna, or a crafting event with lunch. Events can even be virtual! No cooking skills required. Costco and Safeway cook well! It doesn’t have to be fancy since it is just for fun and the joy of being together and making new friends. But, don’t let that stop your creativity if you are an experienced chef or a genuine “foodie”!
Hosts can sponsor more than one event. Perhaps you can cook, and your friend has a special talent. Pair up with a co-host to offer a distinctive event! Complete a separate Host Registration form for each event. Once your potential dates are determined and your plans are fully developed, submit your host registration form to a team member or the office.
Please note: As the host/chef, you will be providing the food, drink and entertainment. All income from the silent auction benefits West Valley CSL. Thank YOU!
Hosts can sponsor more than one event. Perhaps you can cook, and your friend has a special talent. Pair up with a co-host to offer a distinctive event! Complete a separate Host Registration form for each event. Once your potential dates are determined and your plans are fully developed, submit your host registration form to a team member or the office.
Please note: As the host/chef, you will be providing the food, drink and entertainment. All income from the silent auction benefits West Valley CSL. Thank YOU!
All donation submissions must be received in person or via email NO LATER than Sunday September 22nd.
DONATION FORMS – (Both forms are available)
| Donation Form – Fillable Click the link above to complete the form online. Once complete, save to your computer, then attached to an email and send to officewvcsl@yahoo.com. |
Donation Form – To Print |
BIDDING INFORMATION
BIDDING BEGINS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 AND RUNS THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20.
Register to bid in person only on Sundays after Service in Papke Hall
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How does the Silent Auction work?
If you have participated in other Silent Auctions before, this is slightly different. During the bidding for an event, you will be bidding for ONE SEAT or “spot” at an event. All events have a maximum number of spots available determined by the host of the event. The highest bids will win a spot for the event.
- Register to bid in Papke Hall after service starting September 29. You will not be able to place a valid bid without registering. When you do register, you will be assigned a bidder number. You must include your bidder number with each spot you bid on.
- Your bid is financially binding, and you will be expected to settle your winning bids within 10 days of the close of the auction. You will be notified by email which events you have won. Preferred payment methods are cash, check, or credit card at the close of the auction. Payments can be mailed into the Center or paid in person in the Book Store.
- There are events for every budget. Browse through the events posted in Papke Hall after service or on the Center’s website. Bid early and bid often. Be sure to check back close to the Bidding End Date to ensure you have secured a spot. You may have to enter a higher bid to secure your spot.
- Bids can be made in person on Sundays until October 20.
- The week after the auction closes bidders will be notified of their winning bids and will pay for the spots they have won.
- Both hosts and winners will be notified of the final guest list prior to the event.
Very Important to Remember
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- Registering as a bidder does not obligate you to make a purchase. However, your bid is a contract. Submitting a bid obligates you to pay for the bid should you win an event spot.
- Check your calendar before bidding. If you win an event spot but then find you are unable to attend, honor the host by gifting or selling your spot to a friend or family member.
- Each bidder must bid separately. Bid for yourself and bid separately for a place for your spouse or friend.
- Extra spots cannot be added to an event, so bid accordingly (early and high) to win the spots you want.
- Possible cancellation: At the end of the auction, if an event has less than 50% of its spots won, the host has the opportunity to cancel the event. Bidders will not be responsible for the bids made if the event is cancelled.
- Payments: All sales are final. No refunds will be given. All payments must be received within two weeks after the close of the auction. No deferred payments.
- The events will be held at private homes or in public spaces off-site and West Valley Center for Spiritual Living does not accept any liability for events held outside of the Center.
Thank you to all of our generous hosts and chefs, our big-hearted bidders, and our dedicated and devoted Gourmets for God volunteers! Happy bidding!