[Nfbc-info] Chapter Baskets for NFBC State Convention

Fri Aug 3 18:15:16 UTC 2012

	Hello Lisamaria.  I too was confused by the concept of low end and
high  end baskets, especially when we  started talking about classes of
bidders.  In my mind, this process is a 2-sided donation.  The chapters
donate the baskets and the bidders buy them at the auction.  What I mean by
2-sided is that because the baskets are donated to the auction, every
dollar, even if it's only one, goes to the state affiliate's treasury.
That means, in my view, there doesn't have to be a relationship between how
much a basket costs the chapter to build and how much it sells for at the
auction.  If the board felt the auction excluded too many people last year
because the baskets sold for too much money, then start the bidding at
a lower threshold this year.  Let the chapters build the baskets they want
to build and don't worry about how much the chapters spend to build them;
the chapters will donate at levels they feel comfortable.  In the case of
the East Bay chapter, it sounds like $25 is where they feel comfortable,
an, in my view, that's wonderful!
	As a bidder, I don't want to be classed as low end or high end.  And,
as chapters, I imagine their boards don't want to be told how much to
donate; only given a suggestion intended to help set the tone for the kinds
of baskets which can be expected at the auction from up and down the state.
	For the record, I don't remember the auction being particularly
exclusionary.  In fact, it seemed like there was fierce bidding for all of
the baskets, a condition which is good for the state treasury and which can
occur regardless of where the bidding starts.
	That, ladies and gents, is my 2 cents, for what it's worth. 

-Brian

On Aug 3, 10:47am, Lisamaria Martinez wrote:
} 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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