by Robert Acosta
The GSGDHI Fundraising Committee has developed a fantastic silent auction to benefit GSGDHI. Under the coordination of Bob Acosta, and generous donations, there are five unbelievable prizes to bid upon. Noted below is a description of the silent auction.
GSGDHI welcomes you to participate in our first annual Silent Auction to be concluded at the CCB Convention during our GSGDHI luncheon on June 8, 2019. The bidding begins on April 1, 2019 and will be terminated at 4:00 PM PST on Friday, June 7.
We are raising funds in order to support our advocacy efforts, provide honorariums for major program speakers at our Convention and throughout the year, and potentially, to provide funding for a GSGDHI member to attend a CCB Convention in 2020.
We are proud to present five great prizes for this Auction donated by Helping Hands for the Blind:
1. A VR TREK Stream valued at approximately $700.00 (minimum bid is $200.00). Description: The Victor Reader TREK includes GPS and has a large internal memory holding over 30 BARD books. (Obtained from Sweetman Systems, California)
2. The Galaxy Barcode Reader from Envision America: Valued at $1200.00 (Minimum bid is $400.00). Description: Galaxy Barcode Reader includes a huge database of items on barcodes. You can record special instructions and it has a great Help Section within the unit.
3. The Orbit Braille 20 Reader from The American Printing House for the Blind, valued at approximately $500.00 (Minimum bid is $200.00). Description: This unique notetaker allows you to read BARD and Bookshare books in Braille. You can create your own files and it is a handy tool for taking notes at meetings.
4. Doggie Playtime Gift Basket: Valued at approximately $150.00 (minimum bid is $50.00). Description: Surprise your canine friend with this wonderful Empire Toy Bin filled with fun. The light blue Toy Bin by Harry Barker has many different dogs printed on it. In the Toy Bin you will find a large red Outward Hound Triple Treater Totter dog toy; one Grip Soft Slicker brush for sensitive skin by JW; a large bottle-shaped orange hard rubber Kong Genius toy (hide treats on the side or bottom of this toy); a blue and white Outback Jack Funzies Zebra toy with several squeakers inside; a Simply Fido pink squeaky dog toy; 1 medium 100% natural elk antler bone; and 1 25-count package of Genie dog wipes. (Obtained from Guide Dog Users, Inc.)
5. Magic Chef Talking Microwave Oven: Valued at $373.00 (Minimum bid is $150.00). Description: Big 1.0 cubic foot 1000-watt microwave is modified so functions speak. Clear male voice has 8 adjustable volume levels. Enhanced keypad: buttons speak their functions and are raised to make them easy to locate. High, medium and low power levels plus defrost. "Attend food" timer allows you to set the microwave to stop periodically for stirring or turning food. Removable glass turntable. Includes audio CD and written instructions on how to use the talking features. Note: oven does not include a digital display. Dimensions 15-3/8 by 20 by 12 inches. (Obtained from Blind Mice Mega Mall.)
How to Bid
To place a bid please contact Bob Acosta, starting April 1, 2019 at boacosta@pacbell.net or call (818) 998-0044. In your email or phone message please include:
Your full name
The prize(s) you are bidding on for the auction
The amount of your bid
Your full contact information, phone and email
The date and time of your phone message or email
We plan to have a Silent Auction Table at the State Convention of the California Council of the Blind. All bids need to be placed in person at the GSGDHI table or by phone via Bob Acosta contact info no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, June 7, 2019.
Auction Rules
All prizes will be shipped to the winners free of charge. Please give us 30 days to ship the prizes, although we hope to get them out much sooner.
All proceeds from this event will go to GSGDHI.
Our prizes are new, but we present them "as is." If you have a concern please contact the merchants.
For our winners, we will contact you to obtain your credit card information. When approved we will ship your prize.
We hope you all join us in the bidding of our first silent auction, and if you have any questions, please contact Bob Acosta at the contact info noted below. Thank you for your willingness to participate in our Silent Auction.
Bob Acosta Contact info
Email: boacosta@pacbell.net
Phone: 818-998-0044
