Post auction misc.

[Bob and Judy Holmes <jbholmes@nwlink.com>]

First; Thanks for your input, Clay. Points well taken. Your email is now 
part of my "auction procedures" file.
In addition to Clay'points I noticed a couple of other things that may help 
the auction to run more smoothly; the STAGING AREA AUCTION PERSONNEL ONLY 
might be more effective if we made it larger next year.
I think it's great to put the kids to work as runners, and it's good for 
them too, but I was a little nervous watching them carry large bags of fish 
and think maybe older kids and adults should handle those.
I saw a need for a sort of "escort service" also - one or two people 
standing by to assist with taking the heavy or bulky purchases out to 
people's vehicles and helping to load them, then returning with the hand 
truck, saving the purchaser a return trip. I did this a couple of times 
myself and found the extra help to be much appreciated.

Thank you notes: most important that these get done as they provide 
positive feedback to the donors, setting us up in a good position for next 
year when it's time to solicit donations again. I picked up donations from 
African Northwest and King's Discus (no Liems this year, they were off on a 
trip someplace). I know The Fish Store, FG&P, Sierra Fish & pets, 
Innovative Aquarium Products, Pilgrim Pets all donated. Also Rich and Diane 
Elliott were instrumental in getting donations from several wholesalers and 
manufacturers and they, as well as those manufacturers and wholesalers who 
donated, should get thank you notes.
Did I miss anyone?
African NW donated a Sea-Clear delux ten gallon aquarium kit, a 50 watt 
heater and 10 lb of gravel.
King's Discus donated a surface skimmer and two Crystal Magix fishbowls
The Fish Store donated two pumps
Pilgrim Pets donated a Marineland Emperor 400 filter

AFrican NW has requested that we send them a donation form

Bob

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