Though the first two years of Sundance did not
include the Auction, it has been a big part of the event since 1990.
"Everyone thought I was crazy when I first suggested it," says
Sundance co-chair Steve Elkins, "but it’s made a huge difference in
the amount of money we have raised over the years."
Not only is it a big money raiser but the Auction is also a lot of fun,
attracting a huge crowd eager to enjoy the food, drink, good company, and
the excitement of being the highest bidder. "Because of space
problems, we don’t have quite as many tickets for the auction as we do
the dance," Steve says, so make your reservations early because it
always sells out first."
Like last year, this year’s Auction is expected to have almost 500
items in every price range, size, and taste. "I’m always
amazed," says Maggie Ottato, whose job it is to call potential
donors, "at the variety of items, and the number of individuals and
businesses who donate. I have had two new volunteers helping me this
year," she says, "and they can’t believe the level of support
from the community."
Natalie Moss, Auction co-chair, is staying busy trying to log in all
the exciting items for this year’s event. Her detailed system ensures
that all will flow smoothly from beginning to end, and that items are
properly numbered, described, displayed, and finally delivered safely into
the hands of the highest bidder.
The Sundance 2003 Auction includes art, furniture, jewelry, glassware,
tools, appliances, services, fine dining, trips, and accommodations. A few
of the items included in this year’s live auction include: an enormous
pair of silver candelabras from The Wooden Indian; a Bowflex from Leisure
Fitness; a hot tub from New Wave Spas; a Vespa moterscooter from Vespa
Rehoboth Beach; a giant seahorse sculpture from Abizaks; an Ego scooter
from Shore Haus; a trip to St. Johns; a full year, full page color ad in
Letters; and Murray Archibald’s 2003 Sundance Painting Heartbeats.
The Sundance Auction is the first night of Sundance, Saturday, August
30 at the Rehoboth Convention Center. Tickets are $60 for both nights and
$40 per night. To make a donation to the auction or for reservations call
CAMP Rehoboth at 302-227-5620.
Sundance Prints
Heartbeats, this years signed, limited edition Sundance Print by Murray
Archibald is now on sale at CAMP Rehoboth and on the Sundance web site at www.sundance
benefit.com. Additional prints from preceding years are also
available.
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