[Nfbc-info] Chapter Baskets for NFBC State Convention

Fri Aug 3 17:47:39 UTC 2012

Hello,

The East Bay chapter had our August meeting last night and we
discussed the idea of a themed basket for our affiliate fundraiser to
be held at state convention this year. we were all a bit confused with
the idea of low end and high end baskets and felt that the concept of
low end had a ring of negativity to it. We have tentatively decided on
a theme which would put our basket at a low cost value of about $25,
but now knowing that a "low end" basket is to be valued at $10, we are
going to need to go back to the drawing board or reclassify our basket
for the high end baskets.

are there any other chapters out there struggling with this or is it
just me and our chapter?

I guess I'm mentally struggling over the fact that I can barely buy
lunch for $10 so how are chapters suppose to put together a basket for
an auction fundraiser for $10?

Couldn't we just start the bidding at a $1? Or put a cap to the
bidding? Or a cap on bidding increments? Just some thoughts on having
a successful auction.

Last year, many of us joined forces and were able to bid on baskets
with joint money and that is why some of the baskets went as high as
they did. We all felt like it was a fundraiser and a good cause. And
by the way, I'm still talking about my coffee basket. I forget what
chapter put that basket together, but I love the coffee cups that were
apart of the basket. And I love the whole idea behind coffee. So
thanks for something that brings joy to me everytime I drink coffee.

Anyways, perhaps I'm totally missing something here and apologies for
exasperating anyone on the list with my Friday morning struggles, I
truly would appreciate any type of clarification. I'm feeling like I'm
the only person who doesn't quite get something everyone else
understands like a math problem everyone but me can solve.

Many, many thanks,
LM

On 8/2/12, Joy Stigile <jstigile at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Dear Lisa Maria,
>
> At our last 2 state conventions we have had an auction during the banquet
> dinner to help raise funds for our affiliate.  Last year all of our baskets
>
> were in the high end.  Which means all of the baskets started bidding at
> about $20 and ended around $100.  This year the chapter presidents and board
>
> members thought that may have left out a lot of members who could not bid
> that high.  So, this year the chapters are being asked to make high end
> (valued at $100) and a low end ($10) baskets.
>
> I hope this helps to   explain it more clear to you.
>
> ,  Warmly, Joy
>
> ---- Original Message -----
> From: "Lisamaria Martinez" <lmartinez217 at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 4:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Chapter Baskets for NFBC State Convention
>
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I'm a bit confused.
>>
>> When you say high end and low end, do we choose one or is the basket a
>> combo of high end and low end products? Could you possibly give
>> examples to make this a little clearer?
>>
>> Mucho Thanks,
>> LM
>>
>>
>> On 7/31/12, Jeri siqueiros <jsiqueiros111 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Calling All California Chapters:
>>>
>>> The 2012 National Federation of the Blind of California is excited to
>>> announce that our state convention is around the corner. October
>>> 18th-23rdNFBC will gather at The Embassy Suites in Los Angeles. Last
>>> year,
>>> the NFBC Affiliate had a very successful basket auction. We are proud to
>>> invite all chapters to please donate a basket for the auction. Last year
>>> chapters had basket "themes" (i.e.Movie Lovers, Coffee, Technology,
>>> Bath,
>>> etc) and they were great!
>>>
>>> This year we would like to ask that there be a high end and low end
>>> auction
>>> making it possible for all Federationists to get involved with the
>>> auction
>>> and bid. To assist in making this possible The Southwest Riverside
>>> COunty
>>> Chapter is asking that all chapter presidents bring the idea to your
>>> next
>>> chapter meeting and get ideas from chapter members. Planning ahead will
>>> allow chapters to either get donations or purchase items to put in the
>>> baskets.  Prior to convention chapters will be told where and who they
>>> can
>>> give baskets to upon arrival at hotel.
>>>
>>> We are asking that when a decision has been made on your chapters theme
>>> please contact Jeri Siqueiros-Ramirez (Southwest Riverside County
>>> President)
>>> and give her your name and basket's theme. Her email is
>>> jsiqueiros111 at gmail
>>> or you can call her 951-445-2520. NFBC would like to thank you and is
>>> looking forward to a successful convention and seeing you all there!
>>>
>>> "When we do the best we can, we never know  what miracle is wrought in
>>> our
>>> life, or in the life of another..." Helen Keller
>>>
>>> Jeri Siqueiros-Ramirez
>>> Sent from my iPad2
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