TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama’s 2005-2006 Ad Team will be holding a fund-raising silent auction on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on the steps of Reese Phifer Hall on campus.

Alumni and fans are encouraged to participate in this fund-raiser by bidding on a wide variety of items donated by businesses from all over the state. Winners will be able to collect their prize beginning at half-time of the Alabama vs. LSU football game until one hour after the game’s end.

The money raised will help Ad Team members fund their trip to district competition as well as the production of materials necessary for competition.

The Ad Team is a group of the University’s top students from advertising, public relations, telecommunication and film, and related disciplines who work to develop a complete integrated marketing communications campaign for submission to district and national competitions sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. This year’s client is Postal Vault.

The 2005-2006 Ad Team members are: Lauren Allums of New Brockton, Erin Coleman of Vestavia Hills, Shelly Hiatt of Birmingham (zip code 35242), Amanda Hoppers of Montevallo, Amber Houke of Florence, Alison Kapp of Birmingham (35242), Katie Long of Auburn, Kyle McCluskey of Warrior, Courtney Peinhardt of Cullman, Robin Peters of Franklin, Tenn., Reaghan Roper of Killen, Britt Smith of Birmingham (35242), and Beth Stephenson of Greenville. The team sponsor is Tracy Sims, instructor in the UA College of Communication and Information Sciences.

For more information on this event, contact Alison Kapp at 205/563-6138 or kapp001@bama.ua.edu.