[Nfbv-announce] Action Auction 2018 - Final Announcement with latest list of items

Thu Nov 8 13:10:10 UTC 2018

>From Jacki Brown, Auctioneer

jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net

Hear Ye!  Hear Ye!  The NFB of Virginia will be having an Auction at its state convention in Historic Fredericksburg, Virginia – November 9-11, 2018

Bring your donated items to the convention.  We will accepting items on Friday.  We’ll be auctioning a few items Friday morning at the Board meeting.  Then just like last year the items for auction will be displayed in the Exhibit Hall located in the middle of the room on tables 23-25.  Other auction items will be offered in the meeting room during the morning session on Saturday, at the Banquet Saturday Night and in the meeting room on Sunday morning.

It is important for you to be at all the meetings and the banquet.  Otherwise you might miss out on your favorite auction item.  Items will be displayed outside the main meeting room on Friday and in the main meeting room on Saturday and Sunday.  On Friday the Action auction volunteers will accept items for auction and describe each item to all who stop by.

We will accept cash, checks or debit/credit cards.  All payments need to be received by noon on Sunday, November 12, 2018.  Individual restrictions and expiration dates apply.  Please see the items for details.  We have many great items and little time so we will be conducting the auction FAST! 

For your convenience, we have listed the items we currently have to offer.  There will be additions to this list as we expect more items to arrive.  The items will not be presented for bid in the order of this list – but by whim of the Auctioneer.

INITIAL LIST OF AUCTION ITEMS AS OF 10/28/18:

1. A Gift Basket full of different types of HONEY from Shepherdstown, West Virginia (Value $130).  Donated by Michael Austin, accepted by the Winchester Chapter.

2. A Bottle of Chocolate Raspberry Moonshine from Charlestown, West Virginia (Value $40.00).  Donated by Christopher and Jim Walker, Winchester Chapter.

3. Three boxes of homemade No-Bake Cookies and Chocolate Fudge made by Christopher Walker (Value $30 per Box).  Donated by Christopher Walker.

4. One box of homemade Lemon Cookies and one box of homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies made by Brittany Fraer (Value: Priceless). Donated by Brittany Fraer, Richmond Chapter.

5. A Box full of scrumptious Baked Goods from Little Irv’s Bakery in Fredericksburg (Value $30+).  The box contains 2 decadent fudgy brownies, 6 slices of delicately crunchy cranberry pecan biscotti, 1 doz. Signature chocolate chip toffee cookies, 1 doz. Melt-in your mouth ginger cookies ( all are corn free, peanut free, & preservative free).  Donated by Jody Silverberg, Chef Owner of Little Irv’s Bakery in Fredericksburg, VA.

6. An “Old-time” Pewter Tea Set.  This is a true collectible.  It was given as a wedding present to a couple quite a few years back. (Value $350+). Donated by Sarah Blumberg’s Mother, Potomac Chapter.

7. A Virginia Gift Basket containing: 2 bottles of Virginia wine-one white and one red; a $50.00 gift certificate to Walmart’s; and 4 small boxes of spices to make mulled cider or tea. (Value: $120+).  Donated by Jacki and Charlie Brown, Winchester and Potomac Chapters.

8. A Beautiful Cat Basket full of items for the Cat Lover: Ladies Large Black Sweatshirt with “Meow” on it, a black baseball type cat hat, two small framed sayings(one with Garfield) and a small cat statuette(Value $30+).  Donated by Paula Kelsey, Winchester Chapter.

9. From outer space comes Robbie the Robot, a talking key chain. Hear: “Danger, Danger, Will Robinson,” Warning, Warning!”” This does not Compute”, when you reach for your keys.  Comes with a ladies black star studded t-shirt size. LG. (Value: Priceless)...Donated by Paula Kelsey, Winchester Chapter.

10. Handmade 100% Irish Linen Shawl (Yarn purchased in Ireland this year!)  Color: Coffee.  Size: 72” X 22”. Pattern: Kimono (Value: Priceless).  Created by and donated by Sandy Halverson, Potomac Chapter.

11. 2 Containers of Homemade Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (2 dozen in each container).  Donated and baked by Sean Tibbetts, CEO of Cybereyez.

12. Dinner for Six at Chez Sharon.  A gourmet dinner for six at the Soforenko household awaits you.  The finest in Modern American dining and superior wait service.  Our meal will have excellent Wine pairings and a homemade dessert.  Ask you friends about last year’s remarkable evening! (Value: Priceless- with a minimum of $100/per person starting bid)  Donated by President Tracy and Sharon Soforenko, Potomac Chapter.

13. A Unimed ProX MASSAGER: It is a combination of TENS and PMS device, drug free method of pain relief used by Physical Therapists and prescribed Doctors for over 40 years. FDA cleared Unimed Massagers delivers low-voltage pulses to the skin to stimulate nerve fibers effectively blocking the pain signal to your brain. Also increases natural endorphins--a natural pain reliever. There will be NO need for pain pills ANYMORE!

·         FEATURES: 12 preprogramed massage modes. Tapping, Acupuncture, Deep Tissue, Foot, Cupping, Combo. Adjustable 20 to 60 minutes timer by using “T “button. Rechargeable internal lithium battery. Up to 20 hours continues use. A-B Output will allow you to use it as 2 separate users.

·         WHAT IS INCLUDED? : 1x 2017 Newest Model Controller, 6 Large Electrodes ( Pads ), 2 Electrodes Cables, User's Manual, Usb and Wall Charger, 1 Small Electrode Pad and Wire Holder, 1 Treatment Points Chart they all come with LIFE TIME LIMITED WARRANTY

·         PAIN RELIEF: Unimed ProX Massager contracts and releases the muscles. Chiropractors has been using these products.

A Unimed Massager ProX is a dual-channel battery powered multi-function device, offering both Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) and Powered Muscle Simulator (PMS) qualities in one device. Pro offers a large LCD Display, 12 Modes and 2 A-B outputs. This unit features adjustable timer, battery life indicator and built in lithium battery. Unimed Massager ProX has 12 modes to stimulate most popular massages. A-B Out will allow you to have 2 different massages with different strengths at the same time.

Package Includes: 1 controller, 3 pairs of electrodes [510(k) cleared], 4 output 2 electrode cables, 1 USB cable, 1 charger, 

1 User’s manual, and 1 plastic holder. Special bonus: a separate attachment for foot massages.

Please be aware that this product has an inaccessible touch screen (Value: Listed on Amazon for $379).  Donated by President Tracy and Sharon Soforenko, Potomac Chapter.

13. 2 Boxes of 6 assorted truffles in each box from “For the Love of Chocolate” in Richmond. (Value: Priceless to any Chocoholic!)  Donated by Mark and Melody Roane.

14. A Box of Godiva Chocolates with a $50 Gift Card to “Costco”. (Value: $85+).  Donated by NFBV Merchants Division, Harold Wilson, President.

15. A Box of Mixed Chocolates with a $50 Gift Card to “Best Buy”. (Value: $85+).  Donated by NFBV Merchants Division, Harold Wilson, President.

16. A “Mystery Basket Full of Goodies.” (Value: To be Determined).  Donated by Loraine Magnusson, NFBV Merchant and former President of the NFBV Merchants Division.

17. A Neon Green Backpack filled with: (1) a Super Soft Fleece Blanket, 50” X 60” with a “Black bears in the forest motif”, and (2) a $50 Gift Card to “ITunes”.  (Value: $85+). Donated by NFBV Merchants Division, Harold Wilson, President. 

18. A Gift Basket from “HEALTH FOOD CENTERS,” (Value: $50+) 1701 Colley Ave., Norfolk…Donated by Deborah & Stewart Prost, Tidewater Chapter.

19. A Glorious Pink Glass Beaded Necklace, 30 inches long, created with beautiful  2 sized round and rectangular Glass Pink Beads connected with gold colored fittings.  The clasp is from the 40’s with a small pink bead on it.  Made to wear as one long necklace or doubled (Value: $40 +).  Donated by Jacki Brown, Potomac and Winchester Chapters.

20. A large jewelry box with a door for hanging necklaces, and 3 drawers for jewelry.  This is taupe in color and will sit on your bedside table, bureau or wherever you wish to display your glitter!  (Value: $30.00). Donated by Brittany Fraer, Richmond Chapter.

21. 4 large square black dinner plates for your dining pleasure (Value $20.00).  Donated by Brittany Fraer, Richmond Chapter.

OF COURSE, THERE WILL BE MORE ITEMS ANNOUNCED AT THE CONVENTION!  THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE DONATED ITEMS AND THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO WILL BID ON THESE ITEMS.  

REMEMBER: THIS IS OUR ORGANIZATION AND WE MUST INVEST IN OURSELVES!

SEE YOU AT CONVENTION….JACKI

Sarah Patnaude

Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

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