Past auctions
Here’s how it worked:
- Organizations and members of the staffing community generously donated items of value for the auction.
- ERE Expo attendees and other interested members of the community placed bids on the items in an exciting live auction which was kicked off during our welcome reception.
- All proceeds from the auction went directly toward funding educational programs for disadvantaged children.
The auctioneer at our inaugural charity auction was Dick Gast. The auction itself was open to any member of the staffing community. All we asked was for people to bring their willingness to support the ERE Foundation’s cause! The ERE Foundation is a charitable organization, so all donations are tax deductible.
Here is a list of the items donated in 2007:
Apple iPhone
- Description:
- Start chatting on your iPhone! Beeline has donated the much-coveted 8GB Apple iPhone, valued at over $400. The small, handheld device combines three amazing products: a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and Internet access including email, Web browsing, maps, and searching.
- Value:
- $400
- Donor:
- Beeline
Dell Vostro 1000 Laptop
- Description:
- Dude, bid on this Dell. CareerBuilder.com has donated a Dell Vostro 1000 laptop (15.4 inch XGA display, 1 GB). Valued at over $1,000, this notebook provides the services, software, and hardware that small business users want. Most important, the Vostro 1000 delivers 5 times faster wireless performance so you can stay connected on the go.
- Value:
- $1,000
- Donor:
- CareerBuilder
80GB iPod
- Description:
- Meet your new iPod! Climber.com has donated an 80GB black iPod “classic” that gives your music and video room to move! It also has plenty of energy (up to 40 hours of audio playback), good looks (a sleek, all-metal design), and a great personality (a brand-new interface with Cover Flow). In other words, iPod classic makes an ideal companion. Why not get to know it better? Valued at $249.
- Value:
- $249
- Donor:
- Climber
iPhone
- Description:
- Stay connected on your iPhone. ComputerJobs.com has donated an 8GB iPhone, along with the iPhone BlueTooth headset. This truly portable device redefines what a mobile phone can do! Enjoy music, videos, and more on the 3.5-inch color display, and browse by album artwork with Cover Flow.
- Value:
- $399
- Donor:
- ComputerJobs
Free six month subscription
- Description:
- The hunt for legal eagles just got easier! The Davis List, a leader in legal research for associate and partner recruiting, has donated a six-month subscription to any of its products (NY Associates List, $2000 per year; NY Partners List, $1000 per year; NJ All Attorneys List, $900 per year; DC All Attorneys List, $1000 per year; or In House Corporate List, $400 per year). The Davis List provides an extensive database of carefully researched and compiled attorney prospects. Search by multiple criteria, including practice area, specialty, law school, law firm, languages, states admitted, and JD year.
- Value:
- $1000
- Donor:
- The Davis List
Free pass to Executive Talent in Asia Conference
- Description:
- Network for executive talent in Asia! Dillistone Systems, Inc. has donated a free pass to its Executive Talent in Asia Conference, along with a complimentary night’s stay at the Shangri-La Hotel, one of the world’s finest hotels. If your organization competes or is thinking about competing in the Asian markets, attend this conference in Hong Kong, held November 6 and November 7, 2007. The conference pass has a $950 value, while the hotel stay has a $350 value.
- Value:
- $1300
- Donor:
- Dillistone Systems, Inc.
EXO Bongos
- Description:
- Bongo lovers unleashed! Diversity.com has donated four EXO bongos! Valued at $65 each, the bongo sets are made of all hardwood construction. The natural skin heads offer a traditional and authentic touch and feel expected by professional percussionists.
- Value:
- $260
- Donor:
- Diversity.com
iPod Nano
- Description:
- EmployeeContinuum has donated a sleek iPod Nano, valued at over $150. Featuring elements of both the iPod shuffle and the iPod classic, this sytem gives you true portability and style so you can enjoy hours of entertainment!
- Value:
- $150
- Donor:
- eContinuum
Two live online job fairs
- Description:
- Virtual job fairs mean no more waiting behind a booth! eJobFairs.net has donated two live online job fairs with fair sponsorship, valued at $1,495 each. Job seekers register at www.eJobFairs.net, create a user name and password, and paste their cover letter and resume. On the day of the fair, the job seeker will log back on to view the company profiles and job descriptions of the attending employers and initiate a live chat with any of them. Employers are able to view cover letters and resumes of job seekers and initiate real-time conversations with any job seeker they wish.
- Value:
- $3,000
- Donor:
- eJobFairs.net
Sony HDTV
- Description:
- Experience the best in entertainment with a 46″ Sony HDTV! When your lifestyle demands the best in high-definition, check out the Sony Bravia Full HD 1080p 46″ television, the only product suited for truly sophisticated viewing. Valued at over $2,500, ERE Media, Inc. has donated this state-of-the-art entertainment system that will fill your home with uncompromised picture quality and true cinema enjoyment. Includes Bravia Theatre Sync technology to go beyond basic digital audio and video transmission and S-Force Front Surround enhancement function that generates realistic surround sound from the speakers.
- Value:
- $2,500
- Donor:
- ERE Media, Inc.
Durabrand Portable DVD player
- Description:
- Take your favorite movies on that next business trip! ExecuNet has donated a Durabrand portable DVD player, valued at approximately $200. Featuring a seven-inch LCD screen, it plays DVDs, CDs, and even JPG-CDs. Comes with an AC adapter for home use and a car power adapter.
- Value:
- $200
- Donor:
- ExecuNet
Nintendo Wii
- Description:
- Get your game on with Nintendo Wii! HR Alloy, Inc. (www.hralloy.com) has donated the much-coveted Nintendo Wii console, valued at over $300! This package includes the sleek Wii console, Wii Sports games, sensor bar, AV cable, Wii stand, Wii Remote, and a Nunchuk controller for even more exciting game-control possibilities. Featuring a remarkable wireless controller experience, the Nintendo Wii console invites players into game worlds and activities like never before. Game Cube compatibility.
- Value:
- $300
- Donor:
- HR Alloy
iPod Touch
- Description:
- Get in touch with iPod Touch. HRworks has donated an iPod touch, which features the same revolutionary interface as the iPhone. Valued at $299, it features a 3.5-inch display and a QWERTY keyboard perfect for browsing the Web in Safari, searching for videos on YouTube, downloading iTunes, or adding new contacts.
- Value:
- $299
- Donor:
- HRworks
8GB iPhone
- Description:
- Connect in style with your new iPhone! LinkedIn has donated an 8GB iPhone, which includes the iPhone, stereo headset w/mic, dock, dock connector to USB, and USB power adapter. Valued at $499!
- Value:
- $499
- Donor:
Two Laptop Bags
- Description:
- Laptop bags for on-the-go style. Manpower has donated two stylish laptop portfolio bags. Valued at $200, these stylish accessories, made of unique neoprene material, conforms to the size and shape of your computer. So no matter where life takes you – Washington, DC, the airport, and beyond – you can rest easy knowing that these bags provide a built-in bumper system for extra protection and comfort-rich optional shoulder straps.
- Value:
- $200
- Donor:
- Manpower, Inc.
Signed Patriots football and poster
- Description:
- Monster has donated an autographed NFL New England Patriots official football, signed by Super Bowl Champs Josh Miller, Ty Warren, Rodney Harrison, and Matt Light. Plus, a matching auction poster with pictures of each of the players who autographed your new collector’s football. Valued at $250, it’s the ultimate addition to your collection or a great way to start one.
- Value:
- $250
- Donor:
- Monster
Monster Mascot
- Description:
- Meet Trump, the Monster mascot! Monster has donated a 22″ x 28″ framed digital print of Trump (Monster’s Mascot) signed by the creator/illustrator, Allan Downing. This special edition is valued at $250.
- Value:
- $250
- Donor:
- Monster
myStaffingPro coffee gift package
- Description:
- Calling all coffee addicts! myStaffingPro has donated a gourmet coffee lover’s gift package, complete with state-of-the-art Cuisinart Coffee Grinder; espresso-making tools; gourmet coffee; coffee flavoring, and of course, plenty of gourmet chocolate tea cookies and pretzels! This package is valued at $100 and are from a local, family-owned coffee shop: www.MeetingPlaceonMarket.com
- Value:
- $100
- Donor:
- myStaffingPro
Sports memorabilia
- Description:
- Calling all sports memorabilia collectors! NationJob Network has donated three exciting items for the auction: a limited edition Alfonso Soriano New York Yankees boxtopper (framed and numbered 375/775 with jersey swatch), valued at $300; a limited edition Mark Prior Chicago Cubs boxtopper (framed and numbered 71/285 with autograph), valued at $100; and a limited edition LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers collectible plaque in case (autographed and numbered 21/25), valued at $600.
- Value:
- $1000
- Donor:
- NationJob Network
Job Posting Package
- Description:
- Self-service job-posting package! Shaker Recruitment Advertising & Communications has donated a package of five Jobfest postings. Valued at $1,700, these postings will saturate the Internet with fresh 7-day postings on multiple sites including Monster, HotJobs, Nationjob.com, Vault.com, SimplyHired.com, and many more.
- Value:
- $1700
- Donor:
- Shaker Recruitment Advertising & Communications
Xbox 360 “Halo Edition”
- Description:
- Finish the fight with Halo 3! SimplyHired.com has donated one Xbox 360 “Halo Edition” along with one copy of the record-breaking Halo 3 game. Valued at over $500, this item includes the special edition console, limited edition wireless controller, 20GB hard drive, limited edition headset, and limited edition gamer pics/theme play/charge kit, and of course, a copy of the new Halo 3 game (not included normally) to round out this great item!
- Value:
- $500
- Donor:
- SimplyHired
LCD Photo Frame
- Description:
- Stylish digital photo frame! SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360 has donated a 7″ LCD digital/audio/video picture frame with remote control. View your favorite pictures, songs, and videos; no PC required. Valued at $100, the interchangeable beveled black wood frame and clear acrylic frame features 128MB of internal memory
- Value:
- $100
- Donor:
- SkillSurvey
Laptop Bag
- Description:
- On-the-go style! SnagAJob.com has donated a deluxe wheeled laptop bag with four spacious zippered compartments. Laptop compartment holds up to 17″ laptop. Large rear compartment can be used for clothes or storing files. Valued at $100, the bag also features a zippered quick-access pocket for travel documents.
- Value:
- $100
- Donor:
- SnagAJob
Espresso Machine
- Description:
- Value:
- $280
- Donor:
- Starbucks
Full Academy Tuition
- Description:
- Full tuition for recruiting leadership academy! STARoundtable.com has donated full academy tuition (valued at $1,295) to the Strategic Talent Acquisition Roundtable’s Corporate Recruiting and Staffing Leadership Academy. This workshop is designed for recruiting and staffing leaders, with sessions on how to lead, motivate, measure, and improve a recruiting team within a corporate environment. Academies will be scheduled in several major cities across the country in 2008 (your choice of location).
- Value:
- $1295
- Donor:
- STARoundtable
iPOD Shuffle
- Description:
- An apple a day keeps the rhythm at play! Taleo has donated a 1GB iPod Shuffle, valued at $80. Download as many as 240 songs, listen to podcasts, or hear your favorite audiobook. The half-ounce system clips right on your clothes for true portability!
- Value:
- $80
- Donor:
- Taleo
One year access to the Magic in the Method
- Description:
- Plucked from the sourcing magician’s hat! Techtrak.com has donated a one-year access to the Magic in the Method telephone names sourcing learning series. Valued at $500, this training will shed light on the little-understood but very important front-line recruiting function by sharing updated scripts, ideas, tips, and techniques for the sourcer working in the challenging theater of name generation!
- Value:
- $500
- Donor:
- TechTrak
Nintendo Wii
- Description:
- It’s game time with Nintendo Wii! Trovix, Inc. has donated the popular Nintendo Wii console, which invites both novice and expert players into such activities as virtual tennis, baseball, golf, and many other exciting games. Valued at over $300, the Wii console includes Wii Sports, a sensor bar, an AV cable, a Wii stand, a Wii wireless remote, and a nunchuk controller.
- Value:
- $300
- Donor:
- Trovix
A photo enthusiast’s goody bag
- Description:
- VirtualEdge has donated a 7” digital picture frame, leather camera bag, two 1G camera memory cards with keychain holder, $75 Ritz Camera gift card, an 8×10 executive picture frame, and a camera stress relief toy. Valued at $375, this item lets you capture the moments that matter most!
- Value:
- $375
- Donor:
- VirtualEdge
Samsung s360 Digital Camera
- Description:
- A picture is worth a thousand words! WorkplaceDiversity.com has donated a Samsung s360 digital camera valued at $119. The compact, stylish design boasts a 2.5-inch LCD screen and movie (MJPEG) format.
- Value:
- $119
- Donor:
- Workplace Diversity
Nineto Wii
- Description:
- It’s time to play Wii! Yahoo! HotJobs has donated a Nintendo Wii console and a $50 Target gift certificate to buy a game of your choice! The Wii, valued at over $300, gives you the choice of a quick shot of entertainment or the fun of entering the gaming world for hours at a time.
- Value:
- $350
- Donor:
- Yahoo! HotJobs
