RE Auction Baskets - 2009

Calling all CUC Kids
We’re cruisin’ round the world!

CUC 2009 Auction
Every year, each RE class puts together a THEMED BASKET of GREAT STUFF to sell at the auction. Every child in the RE program can help by bringing in one or two new items to donate to their class basket. Pick something listed below, or better yet, BE CREATIVE! Please bring in your items by OCTOBER 4th and look for the collection basket by the RE front door. THANKS for helping to make the auction a success!! Please MARK all items with your child’s class/grade.

Pre-K – Ecotours Basket – go green with paper goods, light bulbs, cleaning supplies, products made from recycled goods and other items for low-impact tourism.

Kindergarten – Disney Cruise – kid friendly holiday basket suntan lotion, beach toys, fun beach towels, kids sunglasses, floaties, books or magazines, plus all those characters.

First Grade –- Mississippi Mischief – Oh No! Flood waters have risen and your family is stranded in the Louisiana delta. Good thing you came prepared with rainy day activities, arts and crafts, games, cards, books for children of all ages. And don’t forget anything from New Orleans.

Second/Third Grade - Caribbean Cruise - Aaaah, the islands. Jamaica, Barbados, St. Lucia are calling you with tropical treats and drinks, skin care products, snorkel gear and steel drums.

Fourth Grade – European Elegance – hop aboard for France, Germany, England and enjoy a royal time with wines, cookbooks, fancy plates and serving trays, and non-perishable gourmet items.

Fifth Grade – Ganges River Cruise – Meander through India for a restorative adventure – tea, spices, food, music, yoga or spa accessories, silk, sarongs, bollywood, etc.

Sixth Grade - Holy Land Basket – The Middle East is your destination and not even Moses had such smooth sailing. Think Jerusalem, Alexandria, Athens, Ephesus (Turkey) and bring books, non-perishable foods, spiritual guides and other memorabilia for this pilgrimage.

Seventh Grade – Lazy Loungers Book Basket- a/k/a – Best Sellers Basket - buy a recent bestseller book to put in this basket for those days when you don’t leave the ship.

Coming of Age Eighth/Ninth Grade - Souvenir Shopping Extravaganza – Buy a gift card to your favorite store to put in this basket – books, home goods, music, coffee, whatever you like! AND add to the fun by contributing the tackiest travel souvenir you’ve ever gotten (gently used goods OK here).

Youth Group - Orient Express – chopsticks, tea sets, ramen noodles, restaurant gift certificates, clothes, a wok or cookbook, anything to bring a piece of Asia home.