Silent auction items so far

Good morning!

I wanted to post the silent auction items in case any of you can't attend the benefit but wanted to bid on something. If you see something of interest to you, send your name, phone number, the name and number of the item and the price you want to pay to Kerri Sweeris at dougandkerrisweeris@hotmail.com

Remember that the price listed is only the retail value, and we are trying to raise enough money to pay Linda's rent and insurance for 5 months. That's about $4500.00. If you REALLY want it, remember, too, that others will be bidding on it as well.

Also, I thought I'd include the bank information for her benefit account: If you'd like to contribute in this way, send a check made out to Byron Bank, with the memo line stating "benefit for Linda Tacoma." Mail it to: Byron Bank, 1963 Baldwin, Jenison, MI 49428.

I talked to Linda yesterday. She's pretty tired and kinda zoned out from the pain meds. Her next appointment is August 12, for a check-up with her doctor.

Thanks!

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
All of these items were generously donated free of charge. The retail price of each item is listed so you have any idea of what the products are worth. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY! Every penny from this auction goes directly to Linda. Thanks!

1. Hand crocheted pink-yellow-lilac afghan $40.00
2. Hand crocheted burgandy and white striped afghan $35.00
3. Towne Air Freight Die Cast Truck $15.00
4. One hour massage given by Jenny Begeman in Kalamazoo $50.00
5. One hour of supervised horseback riding in Martin $40.00
6. Gift certificate to Phases Salon on Cascade Road haircut and style $45.00
7. Gift certificate to Phases Salon on Cascade Road haircut and style $45.00
8. Pink and white decorative wreath $30.00
9. Creative Memories album $30.00
10. Creative Memories album $30.00
11. Creative Memories basket $73.00
12. Creative Memories package $78.00
13. Gift Certificate to Redux Books Used and Rare Books (Lake Dr.) $25.00
14. Body butter gift baskets $30.00
15. Body butter gift baskets $30.00
16. Cherry and maple 8x10 handcrafted picture frame $25.00
17. Maple 8x10 handcrafted picture frame $15.00
18. Maple 8x10 handcrafted picture frame $15.00
19. Red oak 8x10 handcrafted picture frame $15.00
20. Handcrafted wooden table $40.00
21. One month gift certificate to Curves $30.00
22. One month gift certificate to Curves $30.00
23. Starbucks gift box and coffee $25.00
24. PartyLite 16 votive sampler $15.00
25. PartyLite Tealight combo (12 candles) $10.00
26. Market Day Gourmet Artichoke Dip $7.00
27. Glade scented oil candle $6.00
28. Birthday part at bowling alley (pending)
29. Haircut at (pending)
30. Manicure/pedicure at (pending)
31. Massage at (pending)
32. Bowling Ball (pending)
33. Body Butter gift basket $30.00
34. Body Butter gift basket $30.00
35. Body butter gift basket $30.00
36. Body butter gift basket $30.00
37. Antique German cream pitcher signed by artist $25.00
38. Two 2, 18 hole rounds at the Meadows GVSU golf course (not sure)
39. Day sponsorship to honor Linda on Blue Lake public radio $175.00
40. Gift certificate to Applebees $15.00
41. Manicure/pedicure $90.00 at Studio One in Kentwood
42. Seaweed wrap and sea scrub $95.00 at Studio One in Kentwood
43. WZZM hat and mug $10.00
44. Gift certificate to Red Robin $10.00
45. Gift certificate to Red Robin $10.00
46. Four tickets to GVSU football game and blue, large t-shirt$50.00 (tickets are for the GVSU vs. Michigan Tech game at Allendale 7PM, Saturday, Sept. 27)
47. Body lotion basket $15.00
48. Four tickets to Grand Rapids Griffens $68.00
49. Gift certificate to Southland Auto Wash $20.00
50. Gift certificate to Southland Auto Wash $20.00
51. Twelve hand stamped assorted cards $20.00
52. Stampin’ Up! Simply Scrappin’ Kit (Crew Kids-Girl) $20.00
53. Stampin’ Up! Simply Scrappin’ Kit (Friends & Flowers) $20.00
54. Stampin’ Up! Stamp set (Cause for Celebration) $20.00
55. Stampin’ Up! Rub Ons (Love & Happiness) $20.00
56. Handcrafted jewelry box titled “Love for Linda” $150.00
57. Dinner for 2 at Carrabbas $45.00
58. 4 White Caps tickets $34.00 must be used this season, home games end 8/28
59. GVSU T-shirt ($15)
60. GVSU sweatshirt ($30)
61. Hand carved Hawaiin necklace straight from Hawaii $90.00
62. Dinner for 2 at the Bonefish Grill $45.00
63. Gift certificate to the Texas Roadhouse $15.00
64. Gift certificates to Drenthe Village Dipper (near Zeeland) $25.00
65. Hand crocheted green-white-yellow baby afghan $20.00
66. Hand crocheted soft pink baby afghan $20.00
67. Hand crocheted pink and white square child afghan $30.00
68. Hand crocheted multi colored flower adult afghan $45.00
69. Gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse $50.00
70. Gift basket with lotion, hand stamped cards, and more! (pending)
71. Gift certificate to the Texas Roadhouse $15.00
72. Gift certificate to the Texas Roadhouse $15.00
73. Gift certificate for a shampoo/set by Romi Castillo at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
74. Gift certificate for a haircut by Romi Castillo at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
75. Gift certificate for a haircut by Loretta Voetburg at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
76. Gift certificate for a haircut by Loretta Voetburg at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
77. Bean bag toss game $100.00
78. Two free 6" subs from Subway (Broadmore & M-6 or Hudsonville) $8.00
79. Two free 6" subs from Subway (Broadmore & M-6 or Hudsonville) $8.00
80. Three free 6" subs from Subway (Broadmore & M-6 or Hudsonville) $12.00
81. Autographed copy of "Mommy Millionaire" book by Kim Lavine $24.00
82. DVD 40th Anniversary edition of Walt Disney's the Jungle Book 2-disc set $20
83. DVD National Treause 2 Two-disc collector's edition $25.00
84. DVD Step Up 2 The Streets: Dance-off edition $10.00
85. DVD The Hills The complete third season $25.00
86. Four GVSU Men's Basketball tickets for general admission to the January 15, 2009 GVSU vs. Ashland game $28.00
87. One 3 foot party sub from Subway $30.00
88. One 3 foot party sub from Subway $30.00
89. One 3 foot party sub from Subway $30.00
90. Assorted gift basket (SF) $20.00