
SAME Foundation Silent Auction
Online Silent Auction is now Live
Get Ready to Bid for a Purpose
The SAME Foundation Online Silent Auction Is Live
Get ready to dive into a celebration of generosity, creativity, and impact! The SAME Foundation is thrilled to announce our Online Silent Auction, held in conjunction with SAME’s Joint Engineer Training Conference (JETC) and supporting our mission to Foster Engineering Leadership for Our Nation.
This year’s Silent Auction marks an important milestone—the SAME Foundation’s 10-year anniversary—and every bid helps support STEM education, emerging leaders, and professional development across the military, government civilian, and A/E/C community.
Online Silent Auction Details
- Opens: Monday, May 4, 2026
- Closes: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12Midnight
- Location: Online—no need to be onsite to participate!
- Place your bids here.
What’s Up for Bid? With a theme of Regional Pride, this year’s auction features a growing and exciting collection, including:
- Resort and vacation stays
- Original artwork
- Professional sports experiences
- Authors Book Corner
- Unique regional and one-of-a-kind items—and more!
Visit the Author’s Corner at the SAME Foundation Silent Auction in the JETC Exhibit Hall!
Browse a curated selection of books written by fellow SAME members—including Mike Giorgione, Chuck Kubic, Jenn Donahue, Tim Dahms, Mickey Addison, Doug Hammer, and Tony Hofmann. Select authors will be onsite for book signings, making this a can’t-miss experience for readers and collectors alike. Best of all, a portion of every purchase supports the SAME Foundation.
| Authors | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Dahms | 10 AM–2 PM | 4 PM–5:30 PM | 9 AM–10 AM |
| Chuck Kubic | 1 PM–3 PM | ||
| Tony Hofmann | 10:30 AM–1200 PM | 1:30 PM–3:00 PM | 12 PM–1 PM | 2:30 PM–4:00 PM |
Why It Matters
All proceeds directly support the SAME Foundation, helping to launch STEM journeys, develop rising professionals, and advance leadership across our nation’s engineering community.
Bid generously. Bid often.
And thank you for investing in the future of engineering leadership.