[Nfbc-info] Chapter Baskets for NFBC State Convention

Angela Fowler fowlers at syix.com
Fri Aug 3 17:58:09 UTC 2012


Hey L.M. 
I think a basket with a value of about $25 is very reasonable, and
personally see no need for you to scrap it. I think Jeri, Joy and others are
only trying to ensure that there is a wide variety of options so as not to
price out folks who may not have all that much money. I don't think Low end
verses High end is meant to be a one or the other dichotomy.
Hope this helps,
Angela

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Lisamaria Martinez
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 10:48 AM
To: NFB of California List
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Chapter Baskets for NFBC State Convention

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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