Donations, dessert and help

It's your friendly neighborhood Auction Procurement Chair, Anita Schumacher, here. The Auction is rapidly approaching and your invitations are on their way (if not arrived). I'm here to tell you that it's not too late to help, donate or procure something. We're looking for a few things to help round out our items. Our wish list includes: Big Boy Toys, Overnight stays, Unique Services, your (or your friends) Artistic and Craftsman talents and of course Wine cellar contribution. A list of wine suggestions has been put up at the QFC in Westwood Village if you are in need of ideas. I'm interested in any and all of your unique thoughts.

We are also looking for help! We need people to volunteer the night of the auction. A sign-up sheet is outside the office or e-mail Holly at hollybranch@likeonatree.net. And people to follow up with business in the Alki area. It's really easy and can be fun if you like to get to know the local merchants. You just call or go into a handful of shops to remind them of our letter that was sent out and ask them to donate. If cooking is your talent, talk to Kristin McMahan about donating to the dessert dash at kristinsmcmahan@comcast.net.

Please give me a call or shoot me an e-mail with you ideas and proposals.

Anita Schumacher
206-767-0946
anitaschumacher@hotmail.com

2010 Auction Update

Work on the 2010 Auction is well under way.

We've received many donations, but there's still room for more! If you have something to donate, download and fill out the Procurement Form, and drop off your donation and form at the Gatewood office.  You may also contact Anita Schumacher at anitaschumacher@hotmail.com or 206-767-0946 for pickup of your donation.

Check out some of the great items we have so far!

• Five days and five nights at Blazy's Bed & Breakfast for up to four people in Soldotna, Alaska
• Up to a 10 day stay at a beachfront 2 story house in Playa Samara, Costa Rica
• 7 days/6 nights at a Waterfront Cabin on Anderson Island
• Four complimentary Disneyland® Resort One (1) Day Park Hopper® Tickets
• One month unlimited dance lessons at Momentum Music & Dance.
• Instant Wine Cellar - a collection of wines donated by Gatewood families
  

Blazy's Bed & Breakfast

Five (5) days and five (5) nights at Blazy's Bed & Breakfast for up to four (4) people, including a self-serve continental breakfast (cold cereal, muffins, coffee etc.).  Blazy’s Bed & Breakfast has been in operation since 1995 and is located in the heart of Soldotna, Alaska, on the Kenai Peninsula, within walking distance from the world famous Kenai River.  The Kenai Peninsula is an absolutely stunning location and Soldotna is located right in the urban center (2 1/2 hours from Anchorage, 1 1/2 hours from Seward and 1 hour from Homer).  The Kenai Peninsula is known for its world famous sports fishing and Blazy’s B&B has easy access to both the Kanai and the Ninilchik Rivers.   Offer available July 17-31 and August 22-31. Fair market value is roughly $2,000.