HSMAI 32nd Annual Chinese Auction "Year of the Horse"

We recently had the honor of hosting HSMAI's 32nd annual Chinese auction.  A Chinese auction is different than a typical auction because guests are eligible to win prizes by throwing a quarter in a bucket each time an item is announced.  Prizes are won based on chance (the last number called by the auctioneer once the gonger strikes the gong) rather than on the highest bid which makes for a very exciting, fast-paced, interactive auction.  It was such a fun event that raised money for the amazing company "Kitchen on the Streets" and I'm very happy the Phoenix Marriott Mesa was able to be a part of it!