I have helped with some auctions for horse organizations I belong to in the past, and one thing we found very helpful to do is to have a silent auction prior, usually with donated items. I thought that might be fun some time in the future in addition to the normal auction. :) I had a wonderful time, thanks everyone! Monica >From: HIRO TAK <neon98102@yahoo.com> >Reply-To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member >chat<gsas-member@thekrib.com> >To: gsas-member@thekrib.com >Subject: [GSAS-Member] Weekend Auction yesterday >Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:36:50 -0700 (PDT) > > I think it was great yesterday's auction. Thanks to all the board >members and some funny auctioneers. > I can't compare the weekend auction and regular Tuesday night auction >since I haven't attend the auction for last 2 years. But I think it is >easier for many people when it start at daytime instead of night. I recall >it lasted until late when the auction was held at night. Especially >considering the some cleaning up it require after the big gathering. > > I know it takes lots of effort from the auction organizer but I wish >there are 2 general auction a year.(beside the plant auction, they are held >little too close) Perhaps sometime earlier in Fall? I think it would >increase the income for the club. > > Anyway, like I said it is my wish and it maybe not realistic. And I >know it takes time and effort from the board and organizer but I'm sure >many people would like to see if it is possible. > > >--------------------------------- >Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? > Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. >_______________________________________________ >GSAS-Member mailing list >GSAS-Member@thekrib.com >http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-member _______________________________________________ GSAS-Member mailing list GSAS-Member@thekrib.com http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-member