The Christmas Fair Committee of 1987–88 agreed to produce a dinner auction in February 1988 as a secondary fundraiser. A very successful event held at the Centre Club resulted in the dinner auction's becoming a major annual fundraiser. In 1989, the dinner auction was held at the Mayfield Inn and included a dance. In 1990, the site was the Fantasyland Hotel with a Mardi Gras. The year 1991 saw another successful evening of dining, dancing and selling at the Convention Inn South. Step into Spring was the theme of the 1992 dinner auction, which was held at the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza. The 1993 Getaway to the Southwest and 1994 Great Western Getaway were both profitable social evenings for Leaguers, sustainers and friends.