Are you looking for new ways to raise money for your chapter? Here’s How CharityBuzz Works WHO: LDEI Members, Chapters, friends and business associates that want to participate in the online auction to benefit LDEI fundraising efforts WHAT: Donate an exciting and exclusive experience to be auctioned off online! ** Value of the donation must be a minimum of $500. Chapter Benefit: 20% of the purchase price will be donated to your chapter! WHERE: In front of a community of 100,000 registered bidders on www.charitybuzz.com WHEN: The online auction will run from November 18 to December 9, 2014. *Donation forms are due by midnight on November 07, 2014* HOW: A Step-by-step process: 1. Brainstorm a unique experience: A city gastronomic tour package, a case of fine wine, a dinner worth $500+, lessons, exclusive experiences and tastings, classes, a consultation, a trip using mileage you don’t need, a cruise, you name it 2. Gather the details – Confirm the experience, including any exclusions, and estimated retail value. Pictures are great too. 3. Fill out the donation form @ http://donations.charitybuzz.com LDEI’s Concierge, Olivia Barry at obarry@charitybuzz.com or 646.998.6164, will help with any questions or problems 4. You must list LDEI as the charity beneficiary. 5. Once your donation form is submitted, you will receive a preview link for your review and approval. 6. Once approved, the item will entered into the auction. 7. After the item is purchased, Charitybuzz will handle all the details for fulfillment. 8. Once the auction is closed, your chapter will receive a check for 20% of the net purchase price of the donated item. PRIOR CULINARY DONATIONS INCLUDE: Winemaker for a Day at Wente Vineyards Including a Stay in the Wente Private Cottage, Dinner & a Case of Wine o SOLD FOR $3,750 Be Chef for a Day at Chez Panisse in Berkeley Plus Meet Alice Waters & Enjoy Dinner for 2 in the Kitchen o SOLD FOR $6,505 Private Cooking Lesson with Alice Waters at Chez Panisse in Berkeley o SOLD FOR $3,550 Dinner for 8 with Rick and Deann Bayless's in Their Garden o SOLD FOR $12,000 Meet the Top Chef Judges During the Famed "Restaurant Wars" Episode o SOLD FOR $11,250 Want to know more: Please contact Olivia Barry at obarry@charitybuzz.com or 646.998.6164