LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth |
Auction 2003 - A Sundance Tradition |
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. |
LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth, Vol. 13, No. 12, August 22, 2003 |