Home and School Association
We are excited to announce the 2025 Auction!
Date: March 29 2025
Theme: Murch Madness!
We will bring a positive spirit to Murch.
Wear: Murch merch, your favorite team merch, or dress as your favorite sportsperson.
As excited as us?
Share your creativity and get involved with the Murch Madness Event, engaging sponsors, finding donations, getting students involved, hosting pre-auction events, or just to have a laugh with us and meet new people. Email murchauction@gmail.com to get involved!
For decades, the Auction has been a long-standing tradition at Murch Elementary School. It is the largest fundraiser for the Home and School Association (HSA), which is a non-profit parent-led organization created to help support the students, staff, and teachers of Murch Elementary School.
Through donations, sponsorships, the silent and live auction, and ticket sales, we are able to raise vital funds that benefit our children in myriad ways. The HSA will use these funds, in part, to fund additional resources that aren’t covered in Murch's DCPS budget, including books, laptops, afterschool programs, supplemental field trips, student programming and performances, extracurricular activities, science materials and so much more.
Here are some extra facts you may not know about the Auction:
We hope this gives you a better idea of what to expect, how to participate, and why we host the annual auction. If you have any follow up questions, or want to get involved, please contact the Auction Co-chairs.
The Auction has been a long standing tradition of Murch Elementary school for decades. It is the largest fundraiser for the Home and School Association (HSA) which is a non-profit parent led organization created to help support the students, staff, and teachers of Murch Elementary School.
Through donations, sponsorship, the silent and live auction, and ticket sales, we are able to raise funds that benefit our children by paying for additional resources that aren’t covered enough in the DCPS budget including a range of items from additional books, afterschool programs, supplemental field trips, student programming and performances, extracurricular activities, science materials and more.
Here are some extra facts you may not know about the Auction:
We hope this gives you a better idea of what to expect, how to participate, and why we host the annual auction. If you have any follow up questions – or want to get involved, please contact the auction chairs at murchauction@gmail.com.
For starters - buy a ticket and attend. Go to murchauction24.givesmart.com.
There is also so much to do! We will need help on Friday May 3 and then again on Saturday May 4 to help set up, run the event and then pack down, and for clean up on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon.
If you can volunteer at any of those times, please contact murchauction@gmail.com.
You can buy tickets here: murchauction24.givesmart.com and click on “Tickets and Sponsorships”. If you have any problems at all filling in the form, contact murchauction@gmail.com.
Bright colors and you can come as your favorite Barbie or ken!
We have some amazing sponsorship packages. Go to murchauction24.givesmart.com and click on “Tickets and Sponsorships”. Then choose the sponsorship level that best suits your business If you have any problems at all filling in the form, contact murchauction@gmail.com. Also, we can tailor a sponsorship level to you! Just ask and we can talk through how we can promote your organization to Murch families.
It is both! You can bid on Silent Auction items online from April 26 and you can bid on items face to face at the Auction event on May 4. To bid go to murchauction24.givesmart.com.
There will be a LIVE part of the Auction this year where you can bid on larger packages in person on May 4. Put your paddle up and bid!
The Murch Auction is high-tech, allowing bidding directly from your phone, computer and/or tablet! Use the online and mobile bidding system to:
There are some incredible items - some cool trips, health & home items and fun summer camps! All will be revealed on April 26 online.
Murch Connections is a way to share your talents. Murch families can sign up to volunteer their time that matches your particular interests/abilities. This might be hosting a party, cocktail making, baking treats or a Fortnite lesson! Murch Connections will be bid on like any other auction item.
One of the best parts of the Auction is the sign-up parties! Your fellow Murch parents have generously offered to throw amazing parties and all you have to do is buy a ticket per person to attend. All ticket sales go directly to Murch, and you get to attend a great party.
Anyone who registers with an account on our Auction website can bid on items. That means even if you're not able to attend the event, you can still bid on items! Feel free to share the auction site with friends and family who may want to support our school.
When the Auction opens, you will see various options for each item:
As you enter a winning bid or are outbid, you will receive a message alerting you of your status. At the close of the Auction, you will be notified if you are the winning bidder.
Please note all restrictions for auction items. Restrictions and expiration dates on all auction items are final. No changes or exceptions can be made.
Can't find an item? Use the search feature. Click on the microscope and type your item description like "kids camp" for example.
Yes! All information is securely encrypted and bidders will not be charged unless they win an item.
You'll need to use a credit card to register and keep on file. On the night of the Auction you will receive a text alerting you to pay for your items. If you do not check out at that time, you will be automatically checked out at the close of the Auction. We encourage you to select the option to pay for credit card fees so that Murch can save on those fees.
Charges from our auction site will show on your card as "Gartner."
There will be a table at the Auction to allow you to pay using an EFTPOS machine. Come and talk to us about payment or email murchauction@gmail.com in advance if you have any questions.
Physical items (like baskets, booze, and art) and your gift cards will need to be picked up the night of the Auction at the checkout table. Please email murchauction@gmail.com to coordinate pick up if you can’t do that. Review your gift card receipt for more information about redemption.
Since 2014, the Murch Whiskey Club has offered tastings of some of the world’s finest whiskeys at the Murch Auction.
Become a "Member" and you too can drink endless, high quality, high proof, global Whiskey all night at the Whiskey Bar. If you want to taste them, you can only do so at Murch! You will also receive a free commemorative glass and get to meet the other members of the Whiskey Club!
You can also become a "Founder" by donating a bottle to this year's Whiskey Bar.
Contact our co-Presidents at murchwhiskey@gmail.com for the Whiskey Registry to choose which one you will donate!
Thank you so much to all the amazing sponsors and people that have donated to the Auction. All of the incredible donations will help us to raise money for our wonderful school. Thank you also to all the volunteers that have worked so hard to gather donations. You are all greatly appreciated.
For decades, the Auction has been a long-standing tradition at Murch Elementary School. It is the largest fundraiser for the Home and School Association (HSA), which is a non-profit parent-led organization created to help support the students, staff, and teachers of Murch Elementary School.
Through donations, sponsorships, the silent and live auction, and ticket sales, we are able to raise vital funds that benefit our children in myriad ways. The HSA will use these funds, in part, to fund additional resources that aren’t covered in Murch's DCPS budget, including books, laptops, afterschool programs, supplemental field trips, student programming and performances, extracurricular activities, science materials and so much more.
Here are some extra facts you may not know about the Auction:
We hope this gives you a better idea of what to expect, how to participate, and why we host the annual auction. If you have any follow up questions, or want to get involved, please contact the Auction Co-chairs at murchauction@gmail.com.
Thank you so much to all the amazing sponsors and people that have donated to the Auction. All of the incredible donations will help us to raise money for our wonderful school. Thank you also to all the volunteers that have worked so hard to gather donations. You are all greatly appreciated.
Here’s the perfect way to merge your two passions!
Since 2014, the Murch Whiskey Club has offered tastings of some of the world’s finest whiskeys at the auction. You can participate in 2 ways:
1. Become a Founder by donating a bottle to the Epic Whiskey bar. Contact our co-Presidents for the Whiskey Registry! Founders are automatically Members and don’t need to buy a Membership. Plus, as a Founder, you’ll receive other perks like an invitation to a Finishing Party later in the year. When the autumn chill sets in, we’ll gather to warm up by polishing off any leftovers.
2. Become a Member by purchasing a membership for $55 with your auction tickets. Click here to purchase. You can also sign up on auction night. Become a "Member" and you too can drink endless, high quality, high proof, global Whiskey all night at the Whiskey Bar. This year’s menu already includes three whiskeys not available for purchase anywhere at any price. If you want to taste them, you can only do so at Murch! You will also receive a free commemorative glass and get to meet the other members of the Whiskey Club.
Still not sure? If you and a friend want to test the benefits of being a Founder together, let us know and you can split a donation. Just contact one of our co-Presidents with questions.
When you become a Founder or a Member, you’ll receive a commemorative Murch Whiskey Club glass on auction night.
Reach for the Best! Contact us here with any questions.
We would love to see you at the Auction event to enjoy a fun DJ to dance to, fantastic drinks, great food & good friends.
WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2024
TIME: 7pm to 11pm
LOCATION: Murch Elementary School
WHAT TO WEAR:
Dress as the best Barbie you can be and be Kenough. Attire can be casual to cocktail, bright colors, and pink, pink, pink.
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Bare Hair Studio is a wonderful, relaxing, boutique salon located in the heart of Tenleytown.
Full Circle Builders manage the transformation of spaces.
Reading Coaches to work with Murch families on fluent readers, good spellers, and confident students.
Read the Frequently Asked Questions to find the answers or shoot us an email to murchauction@gmail.com.
This is your chance to promote your business or your workplace!
People at the Auction event will engage with your brand and the Murch community will hear from you through our newsletter, posters, email blasts, and text messages.
Check out the sponsorship packages on our website to reach all families in Murch.
The easiest way to help is to donate!
1) Donate money on our website.
2) Donate an item or an experience that we can Auction off.
We have had some exciting items donated in the past such as weekends at vacation homes, vouchers for local restaurants, tickets to box seats, a bespoke cocktail delivery to your house, tours of the Capitol building and much more!
What could you donate to benefit our wonderful Murch community?
On April 26, the Auction will open!
You can then view the items on our website and place a bid at any time. You will be notified when someone else has upped their bid so that you can compete.
Bid to win incredible items, all from the comfort of your home.
Meet Murch parents & bring along a bottle of wine over the value of $20. The wine will be added to the “Wine Cellar” which will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to Murch.
WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 2024
TIME: 6pm to 9pm or linger longer
LOCATION: Hosted by Murch parents Tricia and Ken Eisner
3708 Huntington St NW, Washington DC
BRING: A bottle of wine to donate to the wine cellar over the value of $20.
Come join the Murch Auction's Tequila Club!
In collaboration with parent enthusiasts and a proper tequila sommelier (it's a thing), we've curated a selection of premium tequilas and mezcals to serve throughout the night. No Cuervo. No mixers. Just the good stuff.
As a member, you'll receive a commemorative souvenir glass and unlimited tastings until the night ends or the bottles run dry. A single membership is $40, but we are offering special pricing ($75) for pairs who want to join the club together.
Only 50 memberships will be sold. Don't miss out! You will need to purchase a ticket to the Auction AND a Tequila Club 2024 membership.
Join your friends at one of the Murch Auction's favorite traditions - The Whiskey Club! As a member of this fun club, you'll receive this year's commemorative souvenir glass to add to your collection (or start one!).
On Auction Night, belly up to the Whiskey Club table and enjoy unlimited tastings from our specially curated assortment of premium whiskeys for only $70. The whiskeys on this menu are EPIC and some very rare. If you can even find them, a taste of just one or two of them in any restaurant or bar would likely set you back more than the price of membership in the Murch Whiskey Club. We'll be pouring the whiskey all night until the bar runs dry or they close the doors!
There is limited availability so get in quick! You will need to purchase a ticket to the Auction AND a Whiskey Club 2024 membership.
We’ve got over 240 items up for bid – so you’re sure to find something great to take home, give as a gift, or an event to look forward to. Silent bidding remains open until 9:30PM on Saturday April 1. We've also saved some special items to be auctioned off LIVE at the Spring Fling!
The Murch Auction event will be held on the evening of Saturday, April 1, 2023. Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there to celebrate our wonderful community and Murch family.
Planning for the 2023 Auction is underway, and the Auction Committee is looking for volunteers to join the team. Volunteers will help with soliciting donations, communications, decorating for the event, and more!
Please fill out this form and a member of the Auction Committee will reach out to you. Thank you!
We collected 43 bottles of wine from Murch families. Now we're ready to auction off the whole collection LIVE at the Spring Fling!
Limited Availability! Join your friends at one of the Murch Auction's favorite traditions - The Whiskey Club - or be a founding member of the Murch Auction's Tequila Club!
Thank you all so much for joining in on the Auction. You might have come along on the night, raised a paddle, bid on the silent auction or volunteered to help set up or clean up.
Murch thanks you.
The Auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we are thrilled with the results. These funds are so important and will go towards much loved field trips, books, computers, extra curricular activities, training for teachers, music programs, and services for Murch families in need.
If you would still like to donate you can continue to do so by clicking the button below.
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