The Auction is now LIVE! Let the bidding begin!
This year, featuring two African Safari trips of a lifetime! Keep reading!
Remember, your credit card is not
charged unless you are the winning
bid at the end of the auction.
Currently 53 fun items, and more will be added until this Friday, April 7th.
If you would like to donate, please do!
Just follow the directions below.
Bidding ends on Sunday, April 16th at 9pm.
Here's a quick sampler of some of the other items up for bid!
Bill Ross donated a round of golf on beautiful Frye Island Golf Course for up to 3 people. Includes ferry transportation, beverages, and an optional swim!
We have a number of excellent art pieces, from paintings to photographs. Here is a quintessential Maine photograph by the renowned Tom Jones.
Jan Chapman donated at NexGrill Outdoor Table Top
Gas Grill. Stainless Steel, gently used, highly rated
by Consumer Reports. Only 20 pounds!
Ellen Niewoehner donated a number of beautiful
jewelry pieces, including this silver choker with
mother of pearl inlays. Great style, great price!
John "Maddog" Marr donated a Red Sox Memorabilia Package:Framed picture of Fenway Park
(4) autographed balls from Hall of Fame players:
Yastrzemski, Evans, Fisk, and Pesky.
What's this about an African Safari?
Two South African Safari Tour packages, based at Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge in Hiuhluwe, South Africa!
• We have TWO packages, each for 2 people, valued at $5950: 6 Days/6 Nights, with 2 Open Land Rover trips each day, lodging and 3 meals a day.
• The minimum bid is $3000 for a single package.
• It does not include airfare or transfers, or side trips.
• 45% of the gross bid goes to Portland Rotary, 50% to Zulu Nyala Reserve, and 5% to the Trout Unlimited Howham Fund (a 501c3), to conserve, protect and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. (The math = $3000 bid earns our club $1350)
• The highest bid over $3k gets the trip, and the second trip can be purchased for the same amount as the high bid.
• The winner has 2 years to use the trip. If one person buys both to make it a family foursome, adults and children, fine. If we have two separate winners, they can travel on separate dates.
Thanks to Rotarian Art Howe who worked out the arrangements for this trip to be donated to our auction. Art was at our meeting last Friday to tell everyone that he did the same trip, and it was excellent, highly recommends!
HOW TO DONATE AN ITEM TO THE AUCTION. 
1. One good photo of the item.
2. Written description, including condition.
3. Value - This is your best estimate on a fair market price. Research if necessary to come up with the appropriate value.
4. Minimum bid - If you donate an item that comes with some expense to you in money or time, the minimum bid assures a fair price is paid.
5. Fulfillment - Pick One
a. Small, manageable items -
Bring it to a club meeting, we will store it and have it for pick up at the club at following meetings.
b. Large, heavy, bulky item - you agree to deliver to winner
c. Large, heavy, bulky item - you request the winner pick up at your home
We greatly appreciate your time and efforts, and look forward to a really fun online auction! If you have further questions, email Tom Talbott.
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