December 2004 Fund-Raiser
Our December, 2004 Fund-Raiser was a success on many levels: we all worked together, we all had a good time, and we made some money, too! The event would not have happened without the active participation of many, many guild members. Thanks to all of you!
Donations for the auctions were terrific, and many people went home with valuable items. Please review the lists of donors (following the pictures), and thank them by supporting their business.
Many guild members participated in the auction, and we thank each of you for your time, your baked goods, your donations, and your purchases! Notably generous guild members were Susan Stauber, Janet Randolph, and Diane Rode Schneck, who went above and beyond the call of duty and donated so many wonderful items to the auction. Even the flea market had a huge number of items donated, such as 30 pairs of costume jewelry earrings contriubted by Gloria Abramowitz, or framed paper-cutout artwork by Stephanie Sheehan (to name only a couple!). Even last-minute commercial donors (see complete list below) were greatly appreciated. Every volunteer exemplified the the true spirit of the Empire Quilters, and the guild should be very proud.
Pictures of the Day's Events
| Live Auction |
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Special thanks to Barbara Hull (left) for her many hours of work to get the event off the ground, to Michael Greenberg (second from right) for his organization skills, and to auctioneer John McCall (right), for keeping the auction lively and fun. |
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| Silent Auction |
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The silent auction drew much attention throughout the event, as bidders monitored of the price of the special items they wanted. |
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| Bake Sale & Flea Market |
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It was impossible to go home hungry with all the delicious baked good for sale, and the enthusiastic sales ladies encouraging you to "buy one more!" People not wanting the suspense of the live auction or silent auction were still able to go home with treasures from the Flea Market. |
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| 50/50 Raffle |
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The 50/50 Raffle was a big hit. Someone had to win half of the takings! Not many were shy about trying their luck. Congratulations to winner Winifred Sanders. |
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| Volunteers and Participants |
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A happy end to a successful day. |
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Thank you to Edward Russell for the photography!
Auction Donations
We are grateful to the following companies and artists for their generous contributions for our fund raiser. Please review the lists of donors, and thank them by supporting their business.
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The event could not have happened without the superb efforts of the following guild volunteers: |
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Dorothy Arkell |
Melanie Hill |
Mary Levins |
The Bake Sale and Flea Market were a great success. Thanks to all the donors and volunteers! The following individuals donated items to the bake sale and/or flea market: |
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Gloria Abramowitz |
Joan Hellmann |
Joann Montalbano |
If your name doesn't appear on these lists, but you volunteered or donated, you still have the guild's heartfelt thanks (and apoligies!) We did our best to keep track of everything. |
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