Alpha Gamma Delta to hold basket auction Feb. 7 in Bovee University Center
Students looking for something to do in spirit of Valentine's Day only have to travel as far as the Bovee University Center.
A gift basket auction held by the Central Michigan University chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the St. Clair and Lake Huron rooms.
The bidding period will begin at 6:30 p.m. to give bidders a chance beforehand to look at the 25 gift baskets to be auctioned.
"The items being auctioned off are baskets put together by girls that volunteered to make them," said Livonia sophomore and Service Chairwoman Nicole LeVasseur. "Each (basket) contains items related to a different outing. For example, a basket might be themed for going ice skating."
A variety of items will be auctioned off for dates including snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating and an ice cream social.
Alpha Gamma Delta Philanthropy Coordinator and Clio junior Ellaine Ursuy said this is the first year AGD has held a basket auction.
"A few (of my) sisters had spoken about wanting to do a basket auction during my new member period, and I knew I wanted to act on the thought as soon as I heard the details," Ursuy said.
The proceeds from the auction will benefit the chapter's philanthropy.
"Our philanthropy is the Alpha Gamma Delta foundation, which (is) an umbrella organization for three specific causes," Ursuy said. "(It supports) volunteer and leadership training, SIS grants, which help sisters in hard times, scholarship and Juvenile Diabetes Research."
Williamston junior Jacob Maran said he is looking forward to the event.
"Ellaine [Ursuy] told me about it at work and it sounded like a good idea," Maran said. "Plus, as a single guy, I can go to this to support a friend's sorority as well as have a nice evening."
Students should be present to bid, but if for any reason they can't attend, it is encouraged to send a proxy in their place, Ursuy said.
