New Format for 2012!

The Auction raises funds for the non-profit WRA Education Foundation to support scholarships for students pursuing careers in foodservice. Participate in the auction – bid or donate to help feed dreams and build futures.

Remember: it’s for the kids and the future of our industry!

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Daily Silent Auctions
March 12, 13 and 14

Each day of the show floor will feature a different set of items up for bid. Visit the Auction Booth #214 all three days of the Expo to see what you can take home when the show floor closes!

Auction items will include restaurant gift certificates, tickets to events, golf items, wine and liquor, local packages and more! See the great items you just can’t live without.

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Restaurant Tree
March 12, 13 and 14

Enjoy the element of surprise: For $25, you’ll take your pick from the Restaurant Tree.  Simply choose an envelope off of the tree to reveal the gift certificate you have won.  You could receive up to a $75 gift certificate value to a Wisconsin restaurant.  The minimum prize is $25, so you have nothing to lose. And it’s fun!

Visit the Auction Booth #217 to play and win.

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Online Auction
Opens March 12 at 10:00 am
Closes March 26 at 10:00 am

In the online auction, you’ll be able to bid on larger ticket items, trips and travel-related packages. Get in on the action – visit the online auction!

www.biddingforgood.com/wirestaurant

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Donate – it’s for a good cause!

Donations are tax-deductible as a charitable contribution to the WRA Education Foundation for federal tax purposes.  Donating businesses are prominently featured with their company name, logo and web link with the item listing on the national website and at the Expo. When you donate, you’ll give a little and get a lot in return!

Check out the list of items and donors

For questions or more information on supporting the Auction, email Carrianne at cwolfe@wirestaurant.org or call 800.589.3211. Mail inquiries or donations may be sent to the Wisconsin Restaurant Association (2801 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, WI  53713) by March 1. All certificates should be valid starting March 15, 2012.