2026 ESP Development Fund Auction
2026 ESP Development Fund Auction
Please complete this form and include it with your auction item: 2026 Auction Consignment Form
Auction Items Needed for National Conference
The Annual Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) conference will be here before we know it. The 2026 ESP conference is scheduled for October 12 – 15, 2026, at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. As in the past we are soliciting donations for the auction, a very popular tradition of the ESP conference. In addition to the fun of being involved in the auction, the funds are critical to providing recognition awards and the scholarships and grants given to our members annually.
Items should be carried to the Registration Area of the conference on Sunday, October 11, or Monday, October 12 during registration times where the Auction Committee members will receive them. Complete the ESP Auction Consignment Form in advance or onsite with a description and the estimated value of your item. A receipt will be provided.
1. If you plan to donate an item(s) for the auction, your items(s) will need to be registered. Use the attached Consignment Form for each item you will donate to the auction. Complete the form and turn it in at the Auction Receiving Table near the Registration Desk along with your item. Include a good description and a value for the item. If it is an item for the live auction, the description can help a lot to interest the buyers, particularly when there is a history or story about the item. A fun item is great. A gift card for an item that can be shipped to the buyer is a suggestion.
2. If you wish to ship an item, please send it to:
Lisa Peterson, ESP Auction Chair
University of Illinois Extension
700 S Airport Dr, Springfield, IL 62707
Ship the item so that they are sure to arrive on or before October 9, 2026. Email Lisa Peterson, lap5981@illinois.edu, to tell her that an item is coming and give a brief description of the package.
Remember to include the ESP Auction Donation Form in your shipment
3. The Silent Auction items will be available for viewing on Tuesday morning, so please try to get your item in to the Auction Desk by 5 PM on Monday so it can be processed for the auction on Tuesday. Please keep in mind that some auction items may be combined at the discretion of the conference auction committee. If you have any additional questions, they can be directed to the auction committee chair, Lisa Peterson, lap5981@illinois.edu
Bid Your Way to an Unforgettable Adventure!
Get ready to bid on two incredible travel experiences during the 2026 National ESP Conference Live Auction! Whether you’re dreaming of jazz-filled nights in New Orleans or a sun-soaked escape to Tuscany, these packages offer the perfect opportunity to turn your winning bid into an unforgettable getaway.
Savor the Big Easy
Cooking, Culture & Classic Jazz | New Orleans, Louisiana
Experience for 2 people includes:
- 3-night stay at the Renaissance Pere Marquette New Orleans
- Your choice of an immersive tour
- Jazz brunch at the Court of Two Sisters
- Hands-on cooking class and dinner at the New Orleans School of Cooking
- Winspire booking and concierge service
Experience the flavors, music, history, and unmistakable spirit of New Orleans. From jazz brunch to a hands-on cooking experience, this getaway is designed to let you savor every bite and every note.
Under the Tuscan Sun
An Italian Escape for 4
Experience for 4 people includes:
- 3 weekend nights or 4 weekday nights in a luxury apartment
- Wine tasting
- 3-course dinner served in your apartment
- Winspire booking and concierge service
Picture yourself strolling through charming Tuscan villages, enjoying local wine and cuisine, and soaking in the beauty of the Italian countryside. This is Tuscany at its best — relaxed, intimate, and unforgettable.
Which adventure will you bid on?
New Orleans or Tuscany? Start planning your winning getaway and get ready to bid for ESP!
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