CAPER 2023

CAPER, Carden Arbor View School's annual fundraising event Celebrating the Achievements, Perseverance, Excellence, and Responsibility of CAVS students, is coming!
Join us on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the beautiful Sheraton Fairplex Hotel and Conference Center in Pomona to celebrate 70's disco style!

Get ready to bust a move and pay tribute to the groovy music and fresh fashion trends of the 70's - put on your favorite nylon jumpsuit, platform boots, bell bottoms, sequin dress, and dancing shoes to boogie the night away under the disco ball!

Thanks to the support of our generous community and corporate sponsors, last year we were able to raise over $144,000 for our school! We were overwhelmed by the support we received. Now we need your support again to make this year's event the most successful CAPER yet.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? The CAPER Committee and I are excited to invite you to take advantage of a variety of opportunities to get involved with this year's event. Click on the tickets and sponsorships "Reserve Now" button above to preview all available opportunities.  The committee has a great party planned for this year's event, so be sure to purchase your tickets before this deal ends!

Raffle for Tuition Opportunity -In honor of our 41st anniversary, we will also be raffling off up to three vouchers each worth $4,100 toward tuition for the 2023-24 academic school year. The more tickets purchased, the more chances to win! Tickets are $100/each and are available for purchase in the front office. To kick off this year's raffle, on Friday, March 3, when you buy five raffle tickets, you'll get one free! Raffle winners will be drawn at CAPER between 11-11:15 p.m. Please review the full raffle rules, regulations, and order forms available on the school's website.

Carden Alumni- to honor our Carden Arbor View Alumni, we will dedicate a special table for our Alumni  students and families. 

You have our gratitude and enormous thanks for supporting our school and students. Please don't hesitate to contact me should you have any questions about how to get involved with this special event. Be hip, be cool, and join us in celebrating 41 years of CAVS by purchasing your event tickets and sponsorships today!

Warm regards,
Ms. Terri DiMarco,
Director of Advancement
On behalf of the 2023 CAPER Committee

A Special Thank You 

Thank you to all of the parent volunteers and CAVS faculty and staff who helped to make this event possible! We want to thank our Board of Trustees, our Co-Principals, Mrs. Dinkelman and Mr. Edwards, Mr. Rosenberg, CAVS faculty and staff, community businesses, and the CAPER 2023 Chairs and Committee who have offered their time, talent, and treasure to support this year's event. On behalf of the CAVS community, thank you!

CAPER 2023 Co-Chairs

Mrs. Jessica Barker and Mrs. Katherine Helsius

CAPER 2023 Committee

Dr. Eui Conte Kline, Ms. Lucy Villalpando, Mrs. Monique Nichols, Mrs. Maria Mourani, Mr. Bryan McNally, and Mrs. Stephanie McNally

CAVS Staff

Mrs. Christina Dinkelman, Mrs. Renee Collymore, Ms. Terri DiMarco, Mrs. Lisa Filpi, Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald, Mr. Cameron Kerrick, and Mrs. Kayla Lambrecht

CAPER  Timeline

March 27-April 21, 2023 

• Purchase your CAPER ticket reservations and sponsorships now!  Make your meal choices of beef, salmon, or vegetarian by Friday, April 21, 2023. 

April 7, 2023

• Auction items due

April 24, 2023

• Silent Auction opens for preview

April 26, 2023 

• Silent Auction opens for bidding at 8 a.m.

April 27, 2023

• Silent Auction open for bidding

April 28, 2023

• Silent Auction open for bidding
• Last day to purchase raffle tickets in the front office (open until 4 p.m.)

April 29, 2023

• Silent Auction open for bidding (select number of items in 100 category may close at various times)
• CAPER begins at 6 p.m.
• Live Auction begins around 8 p.m.
• Fund-a-Need campaign immediately following conclusion of the Live Auction
• Raffle tickets available for purchase until 9 p.m.
• Raffle winners drawn between 11-11:15 p.m.

April 30, 2023

• Silent auction closes at 3 p.m.

COVID-19 Considerations

Please note, many items in this auction are experiences or events that will need to be planned with CAVS or the donor in advance. If tickets for an event are canceled due to COVID-19, the winning bidder will be entitled to a full refund. The health and safety of our students, families, and staff are our top priority. We appreciate your understanding. All experiences and school opportunities must be completed by December 2023 unless otherwise planned with CAVS faculty or staff. Thank you for participating in the auctions.

Event Registration

Click on the tickets and sponsorships "Reserve Now" button above to make your selections. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "next" to move on and complete the purchaser and attendees section. During checkout, enter the credit card you would like to have on file for bidding in our auctions and choose "Save My Card Information" from the list of options at the bottom. Make sure to agree to the "Terms of Service" and choose "Text Messages" to opt-in to receive notifications on all of the bidding action!

Text Notifications

Opt-in to text notifications at any time by logging into your account, clicking on your profile icon, and choosing "Receive Messages" from the dropdown menu. Choose your message preferences by selecting "subscribe to email" and/or "subscribe to text messages" by checking each respective box. You will receive updates from GiveSmart throughout the event and auction process.

Bidding

Acquaint yourself with all of the fabulous items available when the auction opens for preview on April 24! We will have a wide array of experiences, baskets, wine, home items, and more available to view individually or by category. Bidding on Silent Auction items using your registered credit card from any computer, smartphone, or tablet will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26. Text notifications can update you on all of your bids, so be sure to check opt-in to receive text messages on your phone for important notifications. Bidding for the Live Auction will begin around 8 p.m. at CAPER. If you are unable to attend the event and would like to set up a by-proxy bidder, please contact Ms. DiMarco to make arrangements. Good luck, and thank you for supporting the students at Carden Arbor View School!

Please note that your credit card will be charged if you complete a purchase or win an item. If you would like to make alternate payment arrangements for amounts over $5,000, please contact Ms. DiMarco via email ([email protected]) or phone (909-982-9919).

Auction Item Pick-Up

The CAPER Committee will contact auction item winners to make arrangements for item pick-up beginning Tuesday, May 2, 2024. Auction items must be picked up from the CAVS Advancement Office (Aster West, located at 784 W Aster Street, Upland, CA 91786) during normal office hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.).

Should shipping or delivery be required, the winner is responsible for all associated costs. Thank you for your support!

FAQs

1.  When does the Silent Auction close?

The Silent Auction will close at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023. A select number of items in the 100 category may close at various times during CAPER on April 29. Be sure to opt-in to text notifications to stay up-to-date on scheduled closings.

2.  Is a credit card required to participate in the Silent Auction?

Yes, a pre-registered credit card is required to begin bidding and to register for event tickets or sponsorships. Payments for auction items will be processed to the credit card on file on Monday, May 1, 2023. If you would like to complete a payment through another method (cash, check, etc.), please contact Mrs DiMarco via email ([email protected]).

3.  How do I know if I am outbid or have won an item?

You will be notified via text if you have been outbid. Keep an eye on your favorite items! If you are NOT receiving text message notifications, make sure you have the correct phone number listed in your profile. Text messages will continue to notify you when you have been outbid or reached the maximum bid. When the Silent Auction closes, you will also receive a text message for any item(s) you have won.

4.  What happens if I do not pay for item(s) I win?

All balances must be paid in full before item(s) may be collected by the winning bidder. Items left unpaid after seven days will be sold to the next highest bidder.

5.  How will I collect my items?

The winner must pick up item(s) from the CAVS Advancement Office (Aster West, located at 784 Aster Street, Upland, CA 91786). All items may be picked up beginning Tuesday, May 2, 2023 during normal business hours (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). Should shipping or delivery be required, the winner is responsible for all associated costs. All auction winners will be contacted by the CAPER Committee within one week of auction close and provided with detailed instructions for item collection.

6.  Are there any items that are not eligible for shipping?

Yes, items including alcohol are not eligible for shipping, regardless of the winner's location.

Legal Statement

By participating in CAPER's Live and Silent Auctions, each bidder agrees to the following rules:

• All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless otherwise noted. All items are being offered "as is".  Carden Arbor View School (CAVS) has tried to describe and catalog the items by obtaining descriptions from the donors. CAVS neither warrants nor represents, and is in no way responsible for the correctness, genuineness, authenticity, or authorship of the description, or the value of any item. No statement made in this online auction, or made orally at the auction or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. 
• Values for each item are determined by the donor or by an estimate at fair market value and are not warrantied by CAVS for tax or any other purpose. The amount of a bidder's contribution that is tax deductible is limited to the excess of the bid and purchase price over fair market value. CAVS is not responsible for any taxes found owing on any purchases. Please consult a tax professional. Please pay careful attention to all conditions, restrictions, and expiration dates on items and services. Unless otherwise noted, all auction items and services must be used within one year. No extensions on expirations will be granted. We appreciate your observance of these restrictions, as future donations depend on it. The winning bidder is responsible for contacting the donor to redeem items and/or services and for acknowledging exclusions, time limitations, and requirements stated on gift certificates or item listing.
• Packages containing alcohol will not be shipped and must be picked up by an individual 21+ years of age with a valid ID.  You must be at least 21 years old to purchase any packages containing alcohol and/or tours of alcoholic establishments.
• Each winning bidder agrees that all payments for any items shall be considered to be an unrestricted charitable contribution to the school. CAVS will not be obligated under any circumstances to refund any payments for any reason.
• The winner must pick up item(s) from CAVS at 784 W Aster Street, Upland, CA 91786. Please contact Ms. DiMarco for any shipping arrangements, if needed. CAVS is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Any item(s) left unclaimed after 30 days, without prior arrangements, will be sold and proceeds will go to promote the CAVS's exempt purpose.
• CAVS reserves the right to add or withdraw items, without notice, to or from the auction.

• By purchasing, the winning bidder, on his or her behalf and on behalf of his or her heirs, estate, or assignees, (i) waives any claim for liability against CAVS and its employees and agents and (ii) agrees that the CAVS and its agents, elected and appointed Board of Trustees or administrators, members, and employees, the auctioneers, the auction company and its agents and employees, the event organizers, sponsors and/or volunteers connected with the auction are not responsible for any personal injury or damage to property that may result from the utilization of the property or services sold.

COVID-19 Statement

Please note, many items in the CAPER auctions are experiences or events that will need to be planned with CAVS or the donor in advance. If tickets for an event are canceled due to COVID-19, a refund will be offered to the winning bidder. We appreciate your understanding.

While at the event, CAVS may require proof of vaccine or may require a mask to be worn. Requirements will be dependent on county and state mandates on the event date.