[Jewelry making - Article 01123] - Re: [Orchid] [Tucson 2008] Orchid Dinner Silent Auction

[Patricia Glover]

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Dear Orchid Community,

    It is time for me to make my annual pitch for DONATIONS to the Tucson
    Orchid Dinner Silent Auction. This is the seventh year, I've been
    handling the logistics of the event, but it is you the Orchid
    Community that makes it happen each year. This is totally a family
    affair---if we all do a small part, then the event becomes more
    successful and the Orchid family gets stronger. 

    For those of you new to the forum, the silent auction works like
    this. Orchid community members donate something---a new or used tool,
    a subscription, a service, a piece of jewelry, stones, raw materials,
    books, DVDs, etc. Anything that is found in a studio works for the
    auction. Those people lucky enough to go to the Annual Tucson Orchid
    Dinner, get to bid on the donated items and all the money raised goes
    to Ganoksin. 

    I know many of you think, "I haven't got anything suitable" (trust
    me, everything goes), "I'm too busy" (make the time --you have 7
    weeks), I am not going to be there" (be there in spirit). Every
    donation is important, no matter how small. All together, the
    donations can be substantial. 

    In addition, think of all the businesses and products that get
    mentioned on the forum in a year. Many of you out there know the
    owner of one of these businesses either personally or by virtue of
    buying from them, ask them to make a donation. After all, they are
    getting free advertising in the best marketplace there is.---a
    marketplace full of jewelry makers and doers. 

    I'm only one person with only so many contacts, but with all of you
    out there pulling together, WE can help with the support of the
    silent auction and ultimately with the support of Ganoksin. 

    You can get in touch with me via email with any ideas or suggestions
    or with Ganoksin directly to make a donation. I will give more
    specifics on how to get donations to the silent auction venue in the
    up coming weeks. Until then, have a wonderful holiday season. 

    For more information about the Silent Auction, please visit 
    http://www.ganoksin.com/contact/silent-auction.htm

Pat Glover
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