Peter D. Gehres,  CAI, CES
Benefit & Charity Auctioneer

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A benefit or charity auctioneer should be energetic and entertaining and have a mastery of public speaking and decorum. Peter's stage presence and sense of humor, coupled with lively bid calling will make your the auction a memorable and rewarding experience. 

Hiring Peter Gehres as your auctioneer will result in the following:

• Shorter and more energetic live auction
• Greater gross proceeds on live auction Items
• Praise for the live auction committee or chairperson for a successful event

We are pleased to offer the following levels of service:

Full Auction Event Management - This includes consultations prior to the event, management of all check in and checkout, acceptance of all monies including credit cards, checks and cash. Full accounting and data management. Live auctioneer, ringmen, clerk and staff as needed.

Benefit Auctioneer -  Live (face to face), phone and email consultations on the live and silent auction. Present for the entire event and sell the live auction items. Act as Master of Ceremonies (MC) as needed. Post event strategy session for next year's auction with relevant chairperson and/or committee.

Auctioneer by the Hour - Peter arrives a half hour before the live auction begins and sell the live auction. This is a cost effective way for smaller charities to have a live auctioneer. All staff and event management are the responsibility of the charity. Payment is requested the day of service. This service is available to central Ohio clients only.

Please contact us for a complete quote. We can also custumize services to meet your needs. Due to the nature of the benefit auctions dates do book quickly. A majority of our clients are in the central Ohio area. However we have conducted benefits for groups and organization In Michigan, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We will gladly travel for your event or occasion.

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