Hi again!
Someone asked that I put all the details of the benefit on the blog, which is a very good idea!!
SO:
The benefit for Linda Tacoma, fighting Stage IV endometrial cancer, is this Saturday, August 16, from 1-5 PM at Rush Creek Bible Church, 2334 76th St (on the corner of 76th street and Byron Center Avenue) in Byron Center, MI. There will be a light lunch for $3.00, a baked goods sale, and a silent auction, with 88 items to bid on! The items are posted on this blog as well. The auction will end at 4:15 to award the high bidders their items. IF YOU ARE NOT THERE WHEN THE ITEMS ARE AWARDED, YOU WILL BE CALLED TO SET UP DELIVERY OF YOUR ITEMS. YOU WILL PAY AT THAT TIME.
If you would like to donate to Linda, but are unable to attend the benefit, you can send a check made out to Byron Bank, to 1963 Baldwin, Jenison, MI 49428. Please put "benefit for Linda Tacoma" in the memo line.
If you have any questions, you can leave them here in a comment, or e-mail me at dougandkerrisweeris@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Correct auction list so far
Hey everyone,
I have a new auction list that has all of the items on it that have been confirmed. The numbers by the items will correspond to the items at the auction. Each dining table will have a list by it, as will the auction table.
When you arrive, you will sign in to receive a number to bid in the auction. For example, if you are the 5th person to sign up, you will receive number 5. Then, in front of each auction item, there is a sheet to use for bidding. There are 2 columns on the sheet, one for your bidding number (which would be 5) and the 2nd column for the amount you want to bid on.
So say the number you received upon signing in was 38, and you wanted to bid $25.00 on the pink and white decorative wreath. So you write your auction number, 38 in the first column, and $25.00 in the second column, on the bid sheet for the pink and white wreath. An hour later you check back and someone has bid $30.00. You REALLY want this wreath, so you put your number down again, and bid $35.00. A nd so on and so forth. It wll make more sense when you see the sheets.
But anyway. Here is the updated list:
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
ALL OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE UP FOR BIDS TODAY. FOLLOWING THE ITEM IS THE RETAIL VALUE OF THE ITEM SO YOU KNOW ITS VALUE. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO MINIMUM BID. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY! EVERY PENNY OF THIS AUCTION GOES RIGHT TO LINDA.
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. Oak 8x10 handcrafted picture frame $15.00
20. Handcrafted wooden table $50.00
21. One month gift certificate to Curves $30.00
22. One month gift certificate to Curves $30.00
23. Starbucks gift box and WHOLE BEAN 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. Body Butter gift basket $30.00
29. Body Butter gift basket $30.00
30. Body butter gift basket $30.00
31. Body butter gift basket $30.00
32. Antique German cream pitcher signed by artist $25.00
33. 18 holes of golf for 2 at GVSU The Meadows $66.00
34. 18 holes of golf for 2 at GVSU The Meadows $66.00
35. Gift certificate for a shampoo/set by Romi Castillo at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
36. Gift certificate for a haircut by Romi Castillo at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
37. Gift certificate for a haircut by Loretta Voetburg at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
38. Gift certificate for a haircut by Loretta Voetburg at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
39. Day sponsorship to honor Linda on Blue Lake public radio $175.00
40. Gift certificate to Applebees $15.00
41. Manicure/pedicure at Studio One in Kentwood $90.00
42. Seaweed wrap and sea scrub at Studio One in Kentwood $95.00
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 (must be used this season, home games end 8/28) $34.00
59. GVSU T-shirt ($15)
60. GVSU sweatshirt ($30)
61. Hand carved Hawaiian 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 certificate to the Texas Roadhouse $15.00
65. Gift certificate to the Texas Roadhouse $15.00
66. Gift certificates to Drenthe Village Dipper (near Zeeland) $25.00
67. Hand crocheted green-white-yellow baby afghan $20.00
68. Hand crocheted soft pink baby afghan $20.00
69. Hand crocheted pink and white square child afghan $30.00
70. Hand crocheted multi colored flower adult afghan $45.00
71. Gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse $50.00
72. Bean-bas toss game $100.00
73. Two free 6" subs from Subway (Broadmore & M-6 or Hudsonville) $8.00
74. Two free 6" subs from Subway (Broadmore & M-6 or Hudsonville) $8.00
75. Three free 6" subs from Subway (Broadmore & M-6 or Hudsonville) $12.00
76. Autographed copy of "Mommy Millionaire" book by Kim Lavine $24.00
77. DVD 40th Anniversary edition of Walt Disney's the Jungle Book 2-disc set $20
78. DVD National Treasure 2 Two-disc collector's edition $25.00
79. DVD Step Up 2 The Streets: Dance-off edition $10.00
80. DVD The Hills The complete third season $25.00
81. Four GVSU Men's Basketball tickets for general admission to the January 15, 2009 GVSU vs. Ashland game $28.00
82. One 3 foot party sub from Subway $30.00
83. One 3 foot party sub from Subway $30.00
84. One 3 foot party sub from Subway $30.00
85. Assorted gift basket (SF) $20.00
86. Glade scented oil candle $5.00
87. Oak handcrafted 8x10 picture frame $15.00
88. Mahogany and maple handcrafted 8x10 picture frame $25.00
89. Handcrafted wooden pen in velvet case $7.00
90. Handcrafted wooden pen in velvet case $7.00
91. Handcrafted wooden pen in velvet case $7.00
92. Circle cutting system from Creative Memories
93. Creative Memories 7x7 teal album $25.00
94. Creative Memories 7x7 album in coffee $25.00
95. Creative Memories 7x7 children’s album $20.00
96. Creative Memories picfolio album in apple plus mats $30.00
97. Creative Memories picfolio album in tan plus mats $30.00
98. Mulberry Reed Diffuser from Partylite $40.00
99. Hand knitted knee length socks $12
100. Hand knitted knee length socks $12
101. Hand knitted knee length socks $12
102. Hand knitted hat $8
103. Hand knitted hat $8
104. Hand crocheted slippers $10
105. Hand knitted child's mittens $7
106. Hand knitted adult's mittens $8
107. Hand crocheted mittens $8
108. Hand crocheted mittens $8
109. Hand crocheted girl's dress size 3 $28
110. Hand knitted girl's cardigan sweater $15
111.Hand knitted girl's cardigan sweater $12
112. Hand knitted girl's vest $7
113. Hand knitted boy's vest $7
114. Hand knitted boy's pullover $10
115. Hand knitted boy's pullover $10
116. Hand knitted boy's pullover $10
117. Hand knitted boy's pullover $15
118. Handtooled ladies' leather wallet $28
119. One hour massage in Byron Center $60.00
120. One hour massage in Byron Center $60.00
I have a new auction list that has all of the items on it that have been confirmed. The numbers by the items will correspond to the items at the auction. Each dining table will have a list by it, as will the auction table.
When you arrive, you will sign in to receive a number to bid in the auction. For example, if you are the 5th person to sign up, you will receive number 5. Then, in front of each auction item, there is a sheet to use for bidding. There are 2 columns on the sheet, one for your bidding number (which would be 5) and the 2nd column for the amount you want to bid on.
So say the number you received upon signing in was 38, and you wanted to bid $25.00 on the pink and white decorative wreath. So you write your auction number, 38 in the first column, and $25.00 in the second column, on the bid sheet for the pink and white wreath. An hour later you check back and someone has bid $30.00. You REALLY want this wreath, so you put your number down again, and bid $35.00. A nd so on and so forth. It wll make more sense when you see the sheets.
But anyway. Here is the updated list:
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
ALL OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE UP FOR BIDS TODAY. FOLLOWING THE ITEM IS THE RETAIL VALUE OF THE ITEM SO YOU KNOW ITS VALUE. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO MINIMUM BID. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY! EVERY PENNY OF THIS AUCTION GOES RIGHT TO LINDA.
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. Oak 8x10 handcrafted picture frame $15.00
20. Handcrafted wooden table $50.00
21. One month gift certificate to Curves $30.00
22. One month gift certificate to Curves $30.00
23. Starbucks gift box and WHOLE BEAN 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. Body Butter gift basket $30.00
29. Body Butter gift basket $30.00
30. Body butter gift basket $30.00
31. Body butter gift basket $30.00
32. Antique German cream pitcher signed by artist $25.00
33. 18 holes of golf for 2 at GVSU The Meadows $66.00
34. 18 holes of golf for 2 at GVSU The Meadows $66.00
35. Gift certificate for a shampoo/set by Romi Castillo at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
36. Gift certificate for a haircut by Romi Castillo at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
37. Gift certificate for a haircut by Loretta Voetburg at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
38. Gift certificate for a haircut by Loretta Voetburg at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
39. Day sponsorship to honor Linda on Blue Lake public radio $175.00
40. Gift certificate to Applebees $15.00
41. Manicure/pedicure at Studio One in Kentwood $90.00
42. Seaweed wrap and sea scrub at Studio One in Kentwood $95.00
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 (must be used this season, home games end 8/28) $34.00
59. GVSU T-shirt ($15)
60. GVSU sweatshirt ($30)
61. Hand carved Hawaiian 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 certificate to the Texas Roadhouse $15.00
65. Gift certificate to the Texas Roadhouse $15.00
66. Gift certificates to Drenthe Village Dipper (near Zeeland) $25.00
67. Hand crocheted green-white-yellow baby afghan $20.00
68. Hand crocheted soft pink baby afghan $20.00
69. Hand crocheted pink and white square child afghan $30.00
70. Hand crocheted multi colored flower adult afghan $45.00
71. Gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse $50.00
72. Bean-bas toss game $100.00
73. Two free 6" subs from Subway (Broadmore & M-6 or Hudsonville) $8.00
74. Two free 6" subs from Subway (Broadmore & M-6 or Hudsonville) $8.00
75. Three free 6" subs from Subway (Broadmore & M-6 or Hudsonville) $12.00
76. Autographed copy of "Mommy Millionaire" book by Kim Lavine $24.00
77. DVD 40th Anniversary edition of Walt Disney's the Jungle Book 2-disc set $20
78. DVD National Treasure 2 Two-disc collector's edition $25.00
79. DVD Step Up 2 The Streets: Dance-off edition $10.00
80. DVD The Hills The complete third season $25.00
81. Four GVSU Men's Basketball tickets for general admission to the January 15, 2009 GVSU vs. Ashland game $28.00
82. One 3 foot party sub from Subway $30.00
83. One 3 foot party sub from Subway $30.00
84. One 3 foot party sub from Subway $30.00
85. Assorted gift basket (SF) $20.00
86. Glade scented oil candle $5.00
87. Oak handcrafted 8x10 picture frame $15.00
88. Mahogany and maple handcrafted 8x10 picture frame $25.00
89. Handcrafted wooden pen in velvet case $7.00
90. Handcrafted wooden pen in velvet case $7.00
91. Handcrafted wooden pen in velvet case $7.00
92. Circle cutting system from Creative Memories
93. Creative Memories 7x7 teal album $25.00
94. Creative Memories 7x7 album in coffee $25.00
95. Creative Memories 7x7 children’s album $20.00
96. Creative Memories picfolio album in apple plus mats $30.00
97. Creative Memories picfolio album in tan plus mats $30.00
98. Mulberry Reed Diffuser from Partylite $40.00
99. Hand knitted knee length socks $12
100. Hand knitted knee length socks $12
101. Hand knitted knee length socks $12
102. Hand knitted hat $8
103. Hand knitted hat $8
104. Hand crocheted slippers $10
105. Hand knitted child's mittens $7
106. Hand knitted adult's mittens $8
107. Hand crocheted mittens $8
108. Hand crocheted mittens $8
109. Hand crocheted girl's dress size 3 $28
110. Hand knitted girl's cardigan sweater $15
111.Hand knitted girl's cardigan sweater $12
112. Hand knitted girl's vest $7
113. Hand knitted boy's vest $7
114. Hand knitted boy's pullover $10
115. Hand knitted boy's pullover $10
116. Hand knitted boy's pullover $10
117. Hand knitted boy's pullover $15
118. Handtooled ladies' leather wallet $28
119. One hour massage in Byron Center $60.00
120. One hour massage in Byron Center $60.00
Saturday, August 9, 2008
WOW
Hey everyone,
WOW, WOW, WOW is all I can say. The generosity of people is overwhelming. On top of all the wonderful things that are already coming out of this benefit, it has renewed some of my hope in mankind. People are giving so selflessly, so generously, sometimes at quite a cost or sacrifice to them. Thank you in advance for a tremndous outcome.
Our original goal was $4500.00, but I think we will go way above and beyond that. We are already getting donations in the account set up for Linda, and we are hearing of TONS of people who are coming to the benefit.
Please check out the latest version of the silent auction list....there are MORE items!
Thanks!
ALSO, we have a bid of $60.00 for the manicure & pedicure at Studio One
FOR THOSE OF YOU GOING TO THE AUCTION, THERE WILL BE A COMPLETE NUMBERED LIST OF THE AUCTION ITEMS AT EACH DINING TABLE. THE NUMBERS ON THE LIST AT THE DINING TABLES WILL CORRESPOND TO THE NUMBERS OF THE ITEMS ON THE AUCTION TABLES. THE NUMBERS ON THE LISTS MAY OR MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE BLOG NUMBERS.
WOW, WOW, WOW is all I can say. The generosity of people is overwhelming. On top of all the wonderful things that are already coming out of this benefit, it has renewed some of my hope in mankind. People are giving so selflessly, so generously, sometimes at quite a cost or sacrifice to them. Thank you in advance for a tremndous outcome.
Our original goal was $4500.00, but I think we will go way above and beyond that. We are already getting donations in the account set up for Linda, and we are hearing of TONS of people who are coming to the benefit.
Please check out the latest version of the silent auction list....there are MORE items!
Thanks!
ALSO, we have a bid of $60.00 for the manicure & pedicure at Studio One
FOR THOSE OF YOU GOING TO THE AUCTION, THERE WILL BE A COMPLETE NUMBERED LIST OF THE AUCTION ITEMS AT EACH DINING TABLE. THE NUMBERS ON THE LIST AT THE DINING TABLES WILL CORRESPOND TO THE NUMBERS OF THE ITEMS ON THE AUCTION TABLES. THE NUMBERS ON THE LISTS MAY OR MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE BLOG NUMBERS.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Grand Rapids Press and baked goods
Hey everyone,
Quick update...Linda is in the Grand Rapids Press in the Ada to Zeeland section. Whoo-Hoo~! And best of all, IT WAS FREE! Thank you, GR Press editorials.
Also, if you are planning on bringing any baked goods to the benefit, please put a price on them. Don't worry too much about it, just slap a price on there.
Thanks!!
Quick update...Linda is in the Grand Rapids Press in the Ada to Zeeland section. Whoo-Hoo~! And best of all, IT WAS FREE! Thank you, GR Press editorials.
Also, if you are planning on bringing any baked goods to the benefit, please put a price on them. Don't worry too much about it, just slap a price on there.
Thanks!!
updated auction items
Hey everyone,
Make sure to check out the July 31 post which lists all of the silent auction items. There have been a few changes. Also, I have bids on the following items:
#3 Towne Truck $15.00
#49 Southland auto wash $20.00
#50 Southland auto wash $20.00
#51 Cards $20.00
Remember, these are not necessarily SOLD yet. If YOU want these items, you'll have to bid higher!
Thanks!
Make sure to check out the July 31 post which lists all of the silent auction items. There have been a few changes. Also, I have bids on the following items:
#3 Towne Truck $15.00
#49 Southland auto wash $20.00
#50 Southland auto wash $20.00
#51 Cards $20.00
Remember, these are not necessarily SOLD yet. If YOU want these items, you'll have to bid higher!
Thanks!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Change in info
Good morning.
If you would like to pre-bid on an item, please e-mail it to dougandkerrisweeris@hotmail.com
Angie started a new job recently and is working super long hours...so I'm helping her out. Keep checking the list, because it's getting more and more awesome items!!
We are so looking forward to seeing you all there...and raising as much money for Linda as possible!
Thanks again.
If you would like to pre-bid on an item, please e-mail it to dougandkerrisweeris@hotmail.com
Angie started a new job recently and is working super long hours...so I'm helping her out. Keep checking the list, because it's getting more and more awesome items!!
We are so looking forward to seeing you all there...and raising as much money for Linda as possible!
Thanks again.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
couple notes
Hey everyone,
These are all of the Subways that gave food to us for Linda's benefit. If you like subs, please support these generous businesses.
28th Street @ Breton Ave (along with 54th Street @ Division Ave)
28th Street east of Byron Center Ave (along with Kalamazoo Ave north of M-6)
Grandville in Wal-Mart on Kenowa (along with 44th Street @ Clyde Park)
Jenison on Baldwin (along with Standale & Allendale, both on Lake Michigan Dr, and Hudsonville on Port Sheldon)
ALSO: Just want to make sure that people understand that there is NO MINIMUM BID on any auction item. The retail price is simply what the item would sell for in a store. Give as generously as YOU can....every penny will go to Linda because everything was 100% donated!
Please don't NOT bid on something because you feel your bid is too small. Every dollar we make will help Linda.
Thanks, and have a terrific day!
These are all of the Subways that gave food to us for Linda's benefit. If you like subs, please support these generous businesses.
28th Street @ Breton Ave (along with 54th Street @ Division Ave)
28th Street east of Byron Center Ave (along with Kalamazoo Ave north of M-6)
Grandville in Wal-Mart on Kenowa (along with 44th Street @ Clyde Park)
Jenison on Baldwin (along with Standale & Allendale, both on Lake Michigan Dr, and Hudsonville on Port Sheldon)
ALSO: Just want to make sure that people understand that there is NO MINIMUM BID on any auction item. The retail price is simply what the item would sell for in a store. Give as generously as YOU can....every penny will go to Linda because everything was 100% donated!
Please don't NOT bid on something because you feel your bid is too small. Every dollar we make will help Linda.
Thanks, and have a terrific day!
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