Just the Facts:
Where: The Fort Collins Hilton - 425 W. Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Parking: The Fort Collins Hilton will waive parking fees for all of our attendees. To enable the free parking you must register your license plate with the Air Garage parking app. A link to this app and our event code will be supplied to you as we get closer to the event.
Date: February 24th, 2024
Time: Doors open at 5pm
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Meet RMRP Ambassador Raptors
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All auction items will be on display for your perusal and bidding. Bid High, Bid Often - It will Save Lives!
- Cash bars
- Opportunity to participate in Mystery Bags and Beaks & Tails. Fun for all!
- Photo Booth by Craig Vollmer Photography - 4:45pm - 7pm in the Atrium
- Dinner will begin serving at 6pm
Program: 7pm the program begins and the Silent Auction closes. This will be followed immediately by the Live Auction with the talented auctioneer Taryn Atlas. Eggstravaganza auction closes at the end of the live auction.
Auction Items & Bidding:
- Silent Auction - All Silent Auction items open for online bidding on Friday, February 23, 2024 and close at 7pm on February 24th. Silent Auction bidding will be conducted on your phone via the Greater Giving website. A personalized bidding code will be sent to all registered guests when bidding opens on February 23rd. You do not need to attend the Gala to bid and win in the silent auction. Just bid High!!
Opens - February 23rd at 12:01am
Closes - February 24th at 7pm
- Eggstravaganza - Eggstravaganza will be open for bidding only in the Gala room at the live event on February 24th, 2024. Bidding will open at 5pm and will be done on paper bid-sheets only. Bidding on Eggstravaganza closes after the last Live Auction item is sold. These items can be viewed online but are not open for online bidding.
Opens - February 24th at 5pm
Closes - February 24th when the Live Auction concludes
- Live Auction - All Live Auction items will be auctioned at the live event by talented Auctioneer, Taryn Atlas. These items can be viewed online but are not open for online bidding.
Opens - February 24th ~ 7:15pm
Closes - February 24th once all items are sold by the auctioneer
Proxy Bidding - If you would like to bid during the Live Auction or on Eggstravaganza items but cannot be present in the room, please contact Carin Avila, Carin@rmrp.org or 970-484-7756 to set up proxy bidding.
Food & Beverage:
Table seating will be pre-assigned. If you wish to be seated with specific people, please let us know when you purchase your tickets. Tables will have a bottle of red and a bottle of white wine. Each guest will receive 1 free drink voucher to enjoy a beer donated by our beer sponsor.
Menu:
All entrees are accompanied by a mixed green salad, bread & butter, and dessert. All entrees are gluten free.
Mixed Green Salad - mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, carrots and garlic croutons. Choice of Ranch or balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Dessert - Triple Chocolate Cake or NY Style Cheesecake.
Entrée choices: Entrées will begin serving at 6pm
- Beef Sirloin in chimichurri sauce with fingerling potatoes and glazed baby carrots
- Chicken Breast in picatta sauce with roasted red potatoes and green beans
- Vegan Gnocchi in red sauce with chef's choice of vegetables
Overnight Accommodations:
The Fort Collins Hilton has a special $118 nightly price for attendees of our auction. Overnight guests are responsible for all taxes and fees.
Online Booking Link: Raptor Gala Room Block
Call in Booking : Please call 970-482-2626 and ask for the Rocky Mountain Raptor Gala with the booking code MMR