The Registrar’s Office will be holding its annual Great Pumpkin Silent Auction in support of the United Way. Over the past 8 years, we have raised close to $6000 with the help of campus-wide support for this initiative!

If you would like to participate in the silent auction this year, or if you know a creative person who may want to get in on the fun, here are the details:

You can submit either a pumpkin or a craft to the silent auction!

Not big on Halloween, but enjoy making crafts? We’d welcome your crafty submissions to the silent auction this year!
Pumpkins, Halloween themed gift baskets or Crafts:

Pumpkin/craft drop off: Monday, October 28th (between 8:30 am to 1:00 pm)

Drop off location: Registrar’s Office, 300 Tory

Silent auction ends: Wednesday, Oct 30th at 1:00 pm

Winner’s pay/pick up: Wednesday, Oct 30th (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)

Please contact Anne Young at anne.young@carleton.ca know if you wish to submit a pumpkin or a craft, all we need to know is:

Your name and contact information
Your department’s name
Your pumpkin’s name
Description of any incentives bundled with your pumpkin and/or craft
Here are a few useful pumpkin carving tips:

Pumpkins can be painted, decorated, or carved
We accept any type of pumpkin or gourde (artificial craft pumpkins accepted)
Enhancements/bundles are encouraged (a pumpkin may include gift a certificate or other items)
If you are carving a pumpkin, the fresher the better. (Tip: it helps to slow decay if you wash the insides with a mild bleach solution and coat the cut edges with petroleum jelly)
I’ve attached a few photos from previous years so that you can see some of the wonderful creations!
Lastly, be sure to drop by the Registrar’s Office between October 28th thru 31st to see some of the amazing pumpkins and crafts, and to join in on the silent auction fun!