Greater Oakland Charter Chapter
CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN
Holiday Auction - Dec 5, 2026
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The Holiday Dessert & Gift Auction, held in December, is our primary fundraiser. Proceeds benefit our scholarship fund and member professional development.​
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The 2026 auction is co-hosted by the Greater Oakland Charter Chapter and the Tipacon Charter Chapter, and features:
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Gift items for the holidays, home or personal use
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Restaurant and local business gift cards
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Tasty desserts
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Silent and live auctions
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Live auctioneer
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Exciting bidding opportunities
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Buffet lunch included
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Cash bar available
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Pricing - Early registration pricing ends 11/14/26:
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$50 - PayPal/Credit (pay now)
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$45 - Zelle (pay through your bank)
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$45 - Check (via US mail)
Add $10 to each price if registering after Nov. 14th.
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​​Auction gift items and desserts are donated by local merchants, friends and chapter members. We are accepting donations of:
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Merchandise - new personal, sporty or fun auction items
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Merchant or restaurant gift certificates
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Desserts - tell us what you're bringing when you register or fill out donor form
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Monetary donations
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​​Return form to: abwa.greateroakland@gmail.com or abwa.tipacon@gmail.com
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Can't attend? Make a monetary donation to support our professional development / education programs. Use donor form to send a check. Click Donate button below for online donation. ​​​
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​​Please tell us about all donations by Nov. 14, 2026.
Program Ads​
Help sponsor our event by advertising your business in our auction program.
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All sponsor ads must be electronic (.jpg files).​
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Ad payment can be done by cash/check, Zelle or online (PayPal/credit). Fees apply.
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$35 for Business Card ad (cash/check/Zelle), $36.77online (PayPal/credit)
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$50 for half page ad (cash/check/Zelle), $52.32 online (PayPal/credit)​
​Complete donor form to tell us about your ad.
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​​Return form to: abwa.greateroakland@gmail.com or abwa.tipacon@gmail.com
Pay for Business card ad online by clicking
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Pay for half page ad online by clicking
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If paying by check, fill out donor form and submit form with your check.
If paying by Zelle, fill out and email donor form. Send Zelle payment from your bank to: Treasurer.ABWAGOCC@gmail.com
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Email print-ready ad to: abwa.greateroakland@gmail.com by Nov. 14, 2026.
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​Are you coming early or staying an extra day?
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Stay at the Crowne Plaza Auburn Hills,1500 N. Opdyke Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
$134/night + tax. Breakfast included (Valid 12/4 and 12/5). Use code ABW
Call 248-474-4550 to make a reservation or ​​​​​​​​​​​
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Thank you for supporting our 2026 Holiday Auction!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Auctioneer
Changing Women's Lives . . . . One Woman at a Time. TM
Our Mission
To bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.
Our Vision
Greater Oakland Charter Chapter offers women the opportunity to network and grow personally and professionally through mentoring, education and team support.