Bid, Build, and Give Back: Support the Future of Woodworking at the IWF Silent Auction

Net proceeds from the special event will help fund woodworking skills development programs offered by the WCA to woodworking instructors and their students.

ATLANTA — Woodworking professionals and supporters of skilled trades can bid on exciting items and experiences at the IWF 2024 Silent Auction. This fun and charitable event raises funds for the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA), a non-profit dedicated to developing the next generation of woodworkers.

Framed photos and guitars signed by Taylor Swift are among items that will be auctioned off at the IWF Silent Auction.

Bid for a good cause
The online auction, featuring more than 100 bid items, kicks off at noon ET on Monday, July 29 and closes 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 8. In addition to being posted on the auction’s website, items will be available for viewing during show hours on the first three days of IWF, Aug. 6-8, at the IWF Silent Auction display located in the A10200 aisle.

Bidders can vie for incredible items like:

• Autographed memorabilia: Score a piece of history with a signed picture by Taylor Swift, a guitar signed by the iconic Alex Trebek or a Back to the Future II hoverboard signed by Michael J. Fox.
• Travel and experiences: Tee off at a luxurious golf getaway or explore new destinations with exclusive VIP travel packages.
• Collectibles and treasures: Discover unique artwork, fine jewelry, and other exciting finds.

This special fundraising event supporting the not-for-profit WCA is being presented through the collaboration of Expo Auctions and IWF, North America’s largest industrial woodworking event. The show is owned by the Wood Machinery Association (WIA).

Expo Auctions’ mobile bidding platform allows bidders to participate from anywhere in the world using their smartphones. Individuals who are unable to attend this year’s show can still bid on items to support a good cause. 

Participating is easy:

1. Visit the official auction website: expobid.co/bidapp/index.php?slug=gobid
2. Register: Sign up with your mobile number, email, and name.
3. Start bidding: Browse the auction items and place your bids!
4. Bid winners can either pick up their items during the show or arrange for shipping.

“Generous support from events like IWF helps us create new programs that benefit woodworking education and industry professionals,” says WCA President Scott Nelson. “We aim to showcase the industry’s potential and create a clear career path for those interested in woodworking.”

Learn more about the WCA by visiting IWF booth BC424 or explore woodworkcareer.org.

About IWF
The International Woodworking Fair is North America’s largest woodworking technology and design trade show and conference and a top destination for the global woodworking sector. IWF delivers the latest solutions in architectural woodwork, cabinetry, flooring, furniture manufacturing, engineered products, doors, windows, machinery, tools, metals, plastics and more. IWF is owned by the Wood Industry Association. For more information, visit iwfatlanta.com.

About the Woodwork Career Alliance
The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America was founded in 2007 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and is governed by a volunteer board of directors. The WCA’s mission is to develop and administer a unified set of Skill Standards for the wood products industry. Since 2011, WCA has developed observable and measurable performance standards and assessments for more than 240 woodworking machine operations. In addition, WCA has issued over 6,000 Passport credentials, a portable, personal permanent record documenting each holder’s record of woodworking skill achievements. More than 140 high schools and post-secondary schools throughout North America are WCA EDUcation™ members and a growing number of woodworking companies have joined the WCA as MANufacturing™ members. To learn more about the WCA and how to get involved with its programs, including sponsorship opportunities, visit WoodworkCareer.org.

About Expo Auctions
Expo Auctions is an auction management company, founded in 2014, specializing in managing silent auction fundraisers in the exhibitions and events industry across the country. Visit ExpoAuctions.com to learn how to transform your auction experience.