Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Benefit auction for the Cohousing Conference

[PattyMara (pattymara]

Dear Neil and coho list,
I will donate a hand painted silk banner which features Rumi's words:  "Out 
beyond ideas of right and wrong, there is a field.  I will meet you there." 
The size is approximately 20" x 20".  I will mail it to the winning bidder. 
A photo is attached.

Wishing I could attend the conference in person,
coheartedly,
PattyMara Gourley
Tierra Nueva Cohousing, central CA coast
DolphinSmile Studio
www.gourleydesign.com
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Subject: Fw: [C-L]_ Benefit auction for the Cohousing Conference
Dear Coho-l,

As you know, the national Cohousing Conference is just around the
corner - July 21-23, on the campus of the University of North
Carolina in Chapel Hill. We hope you'll join us there, adding your
ideas and enthusiasm to the mix.

I'm writing to ask if you'd be willing to donate something that we
could offer at the benefit auction to be held Saturday evening --
after dinner and before the live Bluegrass music. Proceeds from the
auction will be split between The Cohousing Association of the United
States (Coho/US) (70%) and the Fellowship for Intentional Community
(FIC) (30%). As both Coho/US and FIC are 501(c)(3) organizations, the
value of any donated products or services can be treated as a tax
deduction, and I'll be happy to send you a letter of recognition to
that effect.

We are expecting a boisterous crowd and this could be an great 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.

What could you donate? Almost anything can work: free attendance at a
future workshop (be sure to give dates and retail value), copies of a
book or artwork, consulting services, dinner at a favorite
restaurant, a weekend getaway at your home, vacation spot or
community guest-room featuring bed and breakfast and a local tour. Be
creative!

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the best way to
offer something, please contact me at your convenience.

Thanks for considering lending a hand. We hope to see you in Chapel
Hill. 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

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Important links:

Conference page
http://www.cohousing.org/conference.aspx

Cohousing Association of the United States home page
http://www.cohousing.org/default.aspx
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