Frequently Asked Questions
Places to stay
Coming from out of town? If you're looking for a place to stay, here are some recommendations:
- In Davidson: the Carnegie Guest House, The Davidson Village Inn, or Homewood Suites
- Near the Charlotte Airport: Tru by Hilton
Event Schedule
Monday, October 7th - Auction Opens at 10am
Saturday, October 12th - 5:30pm-7pm Social Hour (Silent Auction, Spin the Wheel, Adding Color)
7pm - Welcome and Dinner
7:45/8pm - Main Program
8:45pm (approx.) - Auction closes (with a 5 minute warning following the end of the program)
Parking
Check out our parking info page here. For additional questions please call/text Laura at 704-918-0469.
Parking Shuttle
Parking shuttle will run from Baker Sports Complex from 5:15- 6:30 and from 8:45-9:15. Look for the red A2S signs to find pick up and drop off locations.
What to Wear
Our dress code is "dressy casual". Nice but comfortable! Bonus points if you have something Nigerian to wear… If you don't, we have a gift for you at the door to "Add Color" to your outfit!
Examples below:
Bidding and Donations
Donations and bids accepted in the following forms: Online, check, cash, and stock (for stock info, see Laura Knight)
What if I don't want to pay with a credit card?
GiveSmart requires a credit card in order to place a bid, however guests will be able to change their payment method at checkout if they prefer to pay with cash or check. They will also be able to change credit cards at checkout if desired.
What if I place a bid on an item unintentionally?
Accidents happen! Not to worry- guests may contact an admin (Laura, Christy, or Patryck) to remove an unintentional bid.
I opted out of text messaging but would now like to receive messages.
Text "A2SSupper" to 76278 to re-activate text messaging.
I didn't receive the welcome text- what should I do?
Sometimes your phone provider will flag these messages as spam. Find an A2S admin (Laura, Christy, or Patryck) or our GiveSmart expert stationed in the auction area who can remedy the issue.