  Dennis
Caldirola
A former entertainer and Cruise Director, Dennis originally started as an auctioneer for Kip Toner Benefit Auctions over eighteen years ago. During that time, both as a KTBA auctioneer and as an independent contractor, he has raised millions of dollars up and down the West Coast for such organizations as the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, the American Heart Association, the NW Kidney Foundation, Room-to-Read and PAWS, as well as numerous elementary schools, high schools, museums, churches and synagogues. He has also been the emcee / announcer for dozens of benefits and charity events throughout the Northwest including the PONCHO Art Auction, the March of Dimes, the Pilchuck Glass Auction, Seattle Prep, and the Seafair Torchlight Parade.
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This From a Satisfied Auction Chair:
Dennis is a fabulous auctioneer! I've worked with him on many events over the last 20 years during which time I had the opportunity to plan three auctions at my children's elementary school. As chairperson, I was in charge of hiring the auctioneer and I never looked around, I knew exactly who to hire for each of my events.
Dennis brings over 30 years of experience to the table in terms of auctioneering, entertaining, emceeing events and planning festivals. You not only get an auctioneer when you hire him, you also get someone who has years of experience in planning and executing events. He knows how to read a crowd and how to get people to spend money! He will guide you in the placement of items in your live auction as well as advise you on how to time your silent auction. He knows what he's doing.
A great auctioneer is worth every penny we pay them and Dennis is the best. Be honest with him about your attendees and he will tailor his routine to be appropriate for your event. You will not find anyone with more experience in this area. Get great items for your live auction and he will make you a lot of money!
Michelle F. - West Woodland Elementary School, Seattle |
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American Red Cross
"Red Tie Affair"
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Santa Monica, CA |
P.I.C.A.
"TADA! Benefit Gala"
Sandbox Studio
Portland, OR
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This Time Foundation
"This Time for Hope"
Beverly Wilshire Hotel
Beverly Hills, CA
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The American Heart Association
"Heart Ball"
Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle, WA |
Edmonds Elementary School
Woodway Hall
Edmonds Community College
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Olive Crest Foundation
Gala Auction
Westin Hotel
Bellevue, WA |
Santa Monica
Chamber of Commerce
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Santa Monica, CA |
Seattle University Baseball
"Meet the Redhawks"
Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Seattle, WA |
St. Madeleine
Sophie Parish
Hilton Hotel
Bellevue, WA |
Port Angeles Symphony
The Cedars at Dungeness
Sequim, WA |
Muslim Educational Trust
MET Community Center
Tigard, OR |
Kidney Auxiliary of Puget Sound
Everett Golf & Country Club Everett, WA |
Woodinville Baseball
Maydenbauer Center
Bellevue, WA |
John Rogers
Elementary School
Lake City Presbyterian
Seattle, WA |
Theatreworks
2012 "Honors" Auction
Microsoft Conf. Center
Mountain View, CA |
Columbia Academy
"Red Carpet Affair"
Abernathy Center
Oregon City, OR |
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