Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio to Conduct AAMA Tacos y Tacones Gala 2012

Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio are proud to again be the exclusive auctioneer for the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans Tacos y Tacones Gala in 2012 at the Hilton-Americas in Houston, Texas.

By contracting Auction brio in 2011 for the first time, AMMA benefited from consultation and auction services which raised more than three times the amount of funds from the previous year.

We are excited to be part of AMMA's success. This is what we are doing for others,m see what we can do for you.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio Raise HUGE Funds for John Carroll University Scholarship Fund

What a night for John Carroll University which celebrated it's 125th Anniversary with a beautiful gala filled with 530 alums at the InterContinental Hotel Cleveland, Ohio. Conducting it's inaugural live auction, Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio led a bid frenzy for one elite live auction, all-expenses paid package to Dublin, Ireland to see the Blue Streaks football team play St. Norbert's College. There was also 2-club seats for the Notre Dame vs. Navy game and a round of golf for 4 at a five star resort.

The bidding raised a significant amount for the JCU Scholarship Fund.

This is what we are doing for others, let us know what we can do for you.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio to Conduct the Inaugural President's Blue & Gold Gala

Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio will conduct their inaugural President's Blue & Gold Gala for Holy Cross of San Antonio, Texas on September 22nd, 2012. Auction brio will provide fresh ideas for guests to spend and donate more money for this fundraiser. From pricing raffles, to packaging the live and silent auctions to sponsorships, underwriting, marketing. We will help with the production and presentation of the Fund-a-need.

We are excited to help Holy Cross initiate its fundraising gala as they build a new tradition.

This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do for you.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio Ready to Conduct Auction for John Carroll University

Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio will conduct an auction for John Carroll University as it hosts their 125th Anniversary Gala at the InterContinental Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. The auction will feature an experience that will become a lifelong memory. Six people will experience an expense paid trip to Ireland to see the Blue Streaks football team play St. Norbert's College in Dublin. The winners will also have tickets to see the Notre Dame vs. Navy game that follows. This is a dream package that will be on the auction stage on Friday, December 2nd, 2011.

This is what we are going for others, see what we can do to help you raise more money.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio Raise a New Record at Lake Ridge Academy

What a night for The Stars Are Out Tonight Gala for lake Ridge Academy. The stars were the guests who gave generously to raise a new record for their Fund-a-Need auction. The live auction brought engaging frenzy bidding that entertained and raised the final numbers through the roof!

Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio would like to congratulate Lake Ridge Academy as the real winners are the students who will benefit from their gracious donors.

This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do for you.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio to Conduct Youth Challenge Annual Benefit & Auction

Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio is proud to be returning as the professional auctioneer of choice to preform the Live and Fund-a-Need auctions for the Youth Challenge Annual Benefit & Auction in 2012. The 2011 Benefit & Auction produced amazing numbers that greatly increased fundraising dollars for Youth Challenge.

The Youth Challenge Annual Benefit & Auction will take place at LaCentre in Westlake, Ohio, Saturday, April 21st, 2012.

This is what we are doing for others, see what we can raise for you.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio Elevate Oktoberfest

What a night for Julie Billiart School in Lyndhurst, Ohio. The WOW factor took place at the annual Oktoberfest Auction. Guests gave generously to the Fund-a-Tuition that eclipsed last years record level and raised the bar for giving!

The live auction featured vacation spots and fine dining locations and the star was a fast and engaging bidding contest between two guests that rifled off new bids as fast as I could get the next bid level out of my mouth!

Over three Oktoberfest auctions, Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio is proud to have helped Julie Billiart School raise their funds to new levels each year! Congratulations to the guests who made it all happen and to the children of Julie Billiart School who will benefit from their generosity!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Mark schroeder and Auction brio bring Oktoberfest for Julie Billiart to New Heights

Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio is proud to be a part of helping Julie Billiart School raise it's live and fund-a-tuition auction to new levels in each of the last three years. It was a great evening of fundraising in Lyndhurst, Ohio as we eclipsed last years record auction by thousands of dollars. Guests participated in an entertaining and energetic live and fund-a-tuition that produced record numbers!

This is what we are doing for others, see what we can raise for you!

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio Elevates Live Auction for Dads Club

What a night of fundraising in Hudson, Ohio! The Dads Club Auction was elevated to new heights in the live auction as Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio shattered last year's record setting auction. This event keep raising the bar and takes leaps in its donation collections.

Congratulations to the Dads Club of Western Reserve Academy as their funds will enhance campus life with more social activities for the students to attend WRA.

This is what we are doing for others, see what we can raise for you.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio to Conduct the 125th Anniversary Gala for John Carroll University

Auction brio is proud to announce that we will be conducting the live auction for the 125th anniversary celebration gala for John Carroll University on Friday, December 2nd, 2011 at the InterContinental Hotel Cleveland, Ohio.

It is a sold out benefit to celebrate the school's history. As an alum of JCU I am looking forward to a great night with other alums and supporters.

This is what we are doing for others, let us know what we can do for you.


Monday, October 10, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio to Conduct the Birthday Bash for St. Martin de Porres

Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio is proud to announce that we will be conducting the live auction for the annual Birthday Bash for St. Martin de Porres High School in Cleveland, Ohio. The Birthday Bash will take place on campus on Saturday, May 12th, 2012.

We are teaming up with learning institutions and organizations to raise more money. This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do for you.

Friday, October 7, 2011

Auction brio and Mark Schroeder Conduct iBIO & iCON Awards

What a setting for a benefit auction. iBIO held it's iCON Awards in Chicago's historic Field Museum tonight. Auction brio would like to congratulate the award winners and the iBIO Institute who receives the donations in order to assist in advancements for teachers and students in science and math.

It was great night in the Windy City!

This is what we are doing for others see what we can do for you!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Auction brio and Mark Schroeder Bas Ready to Conduct iCON Awards in Chicago

Auction brio and Benefit Auctioneer Specialist Mark Schroeder are making the final preparations for the iCON Awards that will be presented in Chicago's Field Museum on Thursday, October 6th, 2011. The evening will feature an exciting live auction along with a Fund-a-Need style auction.

It will be a great night for iBIO and for the iBIO Institute.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Auction brio and Mark Schroeder BAS Conducts Record Auction for AAMA

What a night at the InterContinental Hotel Houston for AAMA, the Association for Advancement of Mexican Americans! Not only did Auction brio help AAMA surpass their goal for the evening but with Mark Schroeder BAS as auctioneer, the Fund-a-Dream auction alone raised more than 2-times the amount of last years fund-a-need auction!

This was our first year working with AAMA and an inaugural live auction lit the fire for the fund-a-dream.

This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do for you.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio Raise Nearly 4-Times the Previous Year's Total!

THIS is the "WOW" factor. Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio helped Antonian College Preparatory High School in San Antonio, Texas soar to nearly four times the money they raised at the inaugural Heritage Gala! That's right! The total amounts from live auctions, silent auctions, the brio auction and more sent the totals to a new stratosphere for fundraising for The Heritage Gala.

Working with the committee for a full year thew benefits of educating the committee paid off with more sponsors and underwriters supporting the Heritage Gala and inserting new creative ideas to the silent and live auctions.

The Heritage Gala is an example of the results that Auction brio brings to its clients. See how Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio can help your organization or learning institution raise more money!


Mark Schroeder and Auction brio Conduct the Inaugural Live Auction for The Cleveland Sight Center

On it's 25th Anniversary of the Spellbound 2011 Gala, the Cleveland Sight Center initiated its first ever live auction and Fund-a-Need style auction. The live auction was filled with a wide selection of dining experiences, destination locations in the breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and one surprise package auction that raised not only new money, but the "wow" factor.

Auction brio and Mark Schroeder BAS congratulates the Cleveland Sight Center as their guests gave generously to Bids for Bunks and achieved new levels for raising money!

This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do for your learning institution or organization.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Auction brio Preparing for the 10th Anniversary of NOAS Dave Thomas Celebrity Cookoff

What a great mission we have this evening in Beachwood, Ohio as Auction brio will be conducting the 10th Anniversary of the Dave Thomas Celebrity Cookoff and auction. The Northeast Ohio Adoption Services helps build families. They bring children to adoptive parents and create a wonderful family and home.

Tonight, Auction brio and Mark Schroeder BAS will conduct the live auction and the Fund-a-Need style auction in order to help raise a lot of money for an organization that loves bringing children to families.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Antonian Heritage Gala Ready To Go

In San Antonio tonight prepping for the Heritage Gala for Antonian High School. This is their second annual gala and it has grown in attendance, sponsorships, underwriting and advance donations.

Last years inaugural gala was a great success! It has raised the bar for this year but it is all in place for a tremendous evening of raising money for this great school.

Auction brio is proud to be conducting the live auction and Fund-a-Need for Antonian's Heritage Gala.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Attending the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist Summit in Baltimore

The Benefit Auctioneer Specialist Summit is a rewarding investment. The leaders of benefit auctions are here to exchange ideas and present new ideas and opportunities for our clients to raise more money at their gala.

This morning I discovered that I am the only benefit auctioneer representing Ohio at the BAS Summit. New ideas in technology, were introduced to us to enhance our money generating opportunities. New hand-held technology bidding and online bidding strategies were presented. Being cutting edge on technology in the benefit auction industry is an advantage to me and to my clients.

By attending this Summit, we are the leaders of our field. Auction brio stays atop of the benefit auction field so our clients can benefit.

This is what we are doing for our clients, see what we can do for you.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Auction brio Attends Benefit Auctioneers Specialists Summit

Auction brio is proud to announce it will be attending the Benefit Auctioneers Specialists Summit in Baltimore. We attend to stay atop of new auction ideas and Fundraising trends. As leaders in the benefit auction business we participate so our clients receive the best opportunity to raise more money.

Contact Auction brio and see what we can do for you.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Auction brio and Mark Schroeder BAS to Conduct the Dream Gala for JDRF

Auction brio and Mark Schroeder BAS are proud to announce they will be conducting the live and Fund-a-Cure auctions for the Northeast Ohio Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on Saturday, April 28th, 2012 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.

The Dream Gala is the feature fundraising event for JDRF.

We are partnering with others to help them raise more money at their gala, see how we can raise more money for your organization or learning institution.

Auction brio and Mark Schroeder BAS to Conduct the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Annual Auction 2012

Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio are proud to announce they will be conducting the 13th Annual Auction for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy on March 24th, 2012.

The CVCA Annual Auction features a live auction and a Fund-a-Need style auction. CVCA is located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

We are partnering to help others raise more money at their gala, see what we can do for you.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio to Conduct Benefit Gala for Association for Advancement of Mexican Americans

Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio will conduct the Tacos & Tacones Gala on Saturday, October 1st, 2011 in Houston, Texas for the Association for Advancement of Mexican Americans Organization.

Auction brio will conduct the live auction, the fund-a-need style auction and offer new money generating opportunities for the AAMA.

This is what we are doing for others, see what we an do for you.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio to Conduct Live Auction for Akron Aeros During the Game

For the first time ever attempted, Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio will conduct a live auction during the Akron Aeros baseball game vs. Portland Sea Dogs, Sunday, June 19th at Canal Park in Akron, Ohio.

Between innings, Mark will auction some of the players game jersey's. The crowd will participate in the bidding in the box seats section behind the visitor's dugout. Bidding will be fast. The live auction will take about 90 seconds to say SOLD! Special blue jersey's will be worn by the players in support of Father's Day and support of prostate cancer research. All money raised in the auction will go to the Cleveland Clinic's Prostate Research.

This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do for you.

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio to Conduct the Oktoberfest Gala for Julie Billiart in October

Auction brio is proud to partner with Julie Billiart School in Lyndhurst, Ohio for the third time in order to raise more money at their Oktoberfest Gala in October 2011. The 2010 gala raised a new fundraising record for the school and Auction brio is proud to have helped make that possible.

This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do for you.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Auction brio Hot List

Bidding Hot List:

Tourist in Our Town Package
Artist and Architect Package. (Frank Lloyd Wright homes & Andy Warhol Museum)
Walk-on roles for TV shows
Toronto & Sundance Film Festival Package
Ball boy or girl experience with NFL team
Wine Country Trips
Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine tasting/ Bed & Breakfast Stay / Shaw Festival
Bat boy or Girl experience with MLB team
Advertise on a Billboard for a month
Whale watching in New England or California
Lobster diving experience with lobster dinner
Clambake for 20 on historic beach
Live like Rockefeller
New York City for the Girls with Junior League House Tour
Montreal Jazz Fest & Chicago Jazz Festival
Audience experience at Ellen, Dr. OZ, Dr. Phil, Letterman, Leno and Daily Show
Lunch with the General Manager of Pro Sports Team
Golf majors package. Tickets to Masters, U.S. Open, PGA
South by Southwest all access pass in Austin, Texas
Fiesta in San Antonio, Texas
Walk-on role at the theatre for a play
Chef dinner prepared by a theme
Stock the wine cellar
Spring Break Pkg for Seniors or a family
Audience tickets to Emmy's, Grammy's or other award shows
Radio time as co-host on popular program
MLB Fantasy Camp
Deep Sea Fishing packages
Pearl Diving in Hawaii
Private jet to a favorite or new destination
Backyard movie party complete with catered food
Trout fishing in Montana
Attend Fashion Week in Milan, Italy
Attend Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

Can you procure an experience that on one else can? Will your guests be able to look at your live auction list and wonder how you obtained these items? Peak their interest and let Auction brio help you raise more money.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio Raise More Funds for the Historic Cleveland Play House

The Cleveland Play House is the oldest Play House in the United States and on May 7th Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio conducted its final benefit auction on the stage of its home for the last 78 years. The Cleveland Play House is moving to the renovated Allen Theatre in downtown Cleveland in 2012 so they held their final benefit auction in the building at 8500 Euclid Ave.

The Fund-a-Project raised tens of thousands over the goal, while the live auction helped the totals climb to a new record high.

This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do for your organization or learning institution.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction Help Youth Challenge Rise to New Record

Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio is proud to announce that they helped Youth Challenge of Westlake, Ohio raise an all-time high for funds at their annual gala. This was the first time that Auction brio conducted the twenty-five year gala and it exceeded goals by over 30%.

This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do to raise more money for your organization or learning institution.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio Help the CAN Council Raise More Money

For the third consecutive year, Auction brio and Benefit Auctioneer Specialist Mark Schroeder partnered with the CAN Council of Saginaw County to raise more money at their annual Mardi Gras Auction Gala. The CAN Council met and exceeded their goal by implementing new money generators suggested by Auction brio. This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do for your organization or learning institution.

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio Help Youth Challenge Raise New Heights

It was a record night of fundraising for Youth Challenge in Westlake, Ohio. Suggesting enhancements and adding new money opportunities to the annual auction gala, Auction brio helped Youth Challenge to a record in raised funds. It was the first time that Mark Schroeder of Auction brio conducted their auction and it paid off with more money. This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do for your organization.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio Contract with NOAS for a 4th Year

By raising more money each of the past three years at their Celebrity Chef Cookoff, Northeast Ohio Adoption Services have agreed for a fourth year to have Cleveland's Premier Benefit Auctioneer, Mark Schroeder BAS conduct the gala. NOAS will hold their gala at Benihana Restaurant in Beachwood, Ohio on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011. This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do you for your organization.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio On Stage for The Cleveland Play House Again

Cleveland's premier benefit auctioneer, Mark Schroeder BAS and Auction brio will be back on the stage for the historic Cleveland Play House on May 7th, 2011. This will be the third year consecutive year for Auction brio conducting their annual fundraising auction. This will be the final gala at the Euclid Ave. location. What a night of theatre and fundraising it will be! This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do for you!

Mark Schroeder and Auction brio Contract with Brecksville Broadview Heights School Foundation for a Fourth Year

Cleveland's premier benefit auctioneer, Mark Schroeder BAS has teamed-up for a fourth consecutive year with the Brecksville Broadview Heights School Foundation to conduct the live auction for the Beach Ball in 2012. Since being contracted by the BBHSF in 2009, Auction brio has elevated the fundraising totals for the Beach Ball Gala each year. This is what we are doing for others, see what we can do for you.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Mark Schroeder & Auction brio Lead Strong Fundraising February Into March

2011 has started very strong for Auction brio clients with fundraising galas raising more money than last year. In one week in February, The CAN Council of Saginaw County, St. Joseph Academy in Cleveland and the Brecksville Broadview Heights School Foundation each raised their fundraising totals from a year ago.

By presenting an entertaining live auction with outstanding experience items, these three galas surpassed their goals and recorded new high totals for their Fund-a-Need style auctions.

Just last Saturday, St. Ignatius of Antioch in Cleveland kept the rising fundraisers going with a record high in donations for their live and Fund-a-Need auctions.

This is what we are doing for others, discover what we can do for you.