Benefit Auction for Coho/US and FIC at 2008 National Cohousing Conference | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Craig Ragland (craigraglandgmail.com) | |
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 09:36:56 -0700 (PDT) |
This request is from Laird Schaub, who some of you know as the FIC Executive Secretary. The FIC is the Fellowship for Intentional Community, which, like Coho/US, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to help grow the broad Intentional Communities movement. Laird is the Benefit Auction Coordinator for the 2008 National Cohousing Conference - a role he's also done for some of our past auctions. These have proven a lot of fun and a great way to share some of our resources while supporting a couple of vital non-profit organizations. The Auction is held on the night of Saturday, June 14 at the Conference. This Coho-L posting is our first outreach for donations of fully tax-deductible goods and services for that auction. The proceeds from the auction are being shared by Coho/US and FIC to further their respective missions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As a special feature of the conference, we will be conducting a high-spirited benefit auction after dinner Saturday evening (June 14). There are two ways you can help make this a resounding success: a) Bring items to donate to the auction--products (how about a jar of Aunt Polly's award-winning cherry preserves, or a bottle of vintage wine), art (maybe a silk batik, soapstone carving, or set of hand-turned wooden bowls), services (anything from a site plan review to a Tarot reading; from financial planning to a Feng Shui consultation), or vacation opportunities (perhaps a weekend stay for two at your luxurious home). Use your imagination! b) Bring your wallet--there will be bargains galore! Proceeds will be split between Coho/US and the Fellowship for Intentional Community. As both organizations are 501(c)(3), the value of your donated products or services can be treated as a tax deduction, and we'll be happy to send you a letter of recognition to that effect. We are expecting a boisterous crowd and this could be an easy way to promote what you do or things you support, and at the same time help two great networks finance more of their programs. It's a relatively painless way to help us help others find community. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the best way to offer something, please contact me at your convenience. Here's what we'll need from you to present your offering to best advantage: 1. A complete description of the product or service. 2. If it's a service or usage, please give us acceptable times for when the offer is good. 3. Your phone number (in case the winning bidder needs to contact you). 4. If it's a physical item, will you bring it with you to Waltham, are you willing to ship it to the conference, or will you mail it to the winning bidder? 5. If it's not a physical item, do you have an electronic color image we can use to promote the item, or perhaps a brochure describing it? Thanks for considering lending a hand. I look forward to seeing you in Massachusetts. Together we can have a good time and make a difference. In cooperation, Laird Schaub FIC Executive Secretary & Benefit Auction Coordinator laird [at] ic.org 660-883-5545 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more info about FIC (the association) http://fic.ic.org For more info about Coho/US (the association) http://www.cohousing.org/association Over the years, a great many Cohousing Supporters have made some amazing donations - including many who were unable to attend the auction. Not only is this a great way for Established Communities, Forming Groups, Cohousing Professionals, and Individual Supporters to support the Communities/Cohousing Movement, but it is also draws some attention to you/your group/company - from a very large gathering of Cohousers. Craig Ragland Coho/US executive director http://www.cohousing.org craig [at] cohousing.org Please try email first, include your phone number (w/time zone) - or give me a call: 425-487-3550 (Pacific)... communicate!
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