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OPEAA's Silent Auction & Reception
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Hyatt Sarasota
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Over the years, the OPEAA Silent Auction has been a major fundraising event for the Bill Nelson Scholarship Endowment, which awards academic scholarships annually to employees of OPEAA members and/or their children.
2007 marked the first year the Silent Auction was held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting.
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Below are some of the items auctioned off at the 2007 auction, and the OPEAA Member Companies who donated them:
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Karcher 2000 PSI Pressure Washer... Model #G2000QT; 2000 PSI; 4 hp Tecumseh gasoline engine; 2.0 GPM; 25 ft. hose; weighs only 41 lbs.
Donated by: Stens Corporation
Jasper, Indiana
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A Silent Auction favorite!
Corky's BBQ from Memphis, TN...
A Gift Certificate for 3 full slabs of Corky's Ribs with sauce & rub. Includes FedEx 2-day delivery anywhere in the U.S.
Donated by: American Lubricating Co.
Memphis, Tennessee
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Holland Grill Knife Sets...
Two sets of knives, complete with carrying case and cutting board will be up for bid!
Donated by: The Holland Company
Holly Springs, North Carolina
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Grill Alert Talking Remote Thermometer...
Use outdoors on the grill or indoors with your oven/stove top!
Donated by: BECO/Battery & Electric Co.
Greenville, South Carolina
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Homedics Shiatsu Massaging Seat...
A deep kneading circular massage that travels up and down your back, with "zone" buttons to target specific areas and with a unique strapping system which allows safe and easy fastening to any chair.
Donated by: Susan Dove
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Handcrafted Wooden Practice Putter with Stand... and engraved with OPEAA.
Improve your putting with this beautiful putter by Louisville Golf!
Donated by: Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company
Aiken, South Carolina
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Pentax Optio 50L Digital Camera...
Complete Camera Kit including charger kit, batteries, padded case, 1GB memory card (you can take lots of pictures!) & extended warranty (totaling 3 years). 5 megapixel camera has 3x optical zoom and a big 2.5 inch LCD!
Donated by: Prime Line Power Equipment Products
Litchfield, Illinois
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Gift Certificate for Maine Lobster... Choose from Maine lobster and other fresh seafoods shipped directly to you.
Donated by: NYCOA
Manchester, New Hampshire
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Original Hopi Kachina Doll...
Carved by award winning Hopi carver, Eli Taylor.
Eli carves both action katchinas and the "old style" flat kachinas. There is special folk lore that is told by the Hopis that gives the story of each of the kachina spirits represented by the dolls. Eli just sold one of his action kachinas to a collector for about $6,000. Obviously, it was much more elaborate & expensive than the one we will have for auction. His village, Old Oraibi, (which sits east of the Grand Canyon on third mesa near Tuba City, AZ), is reportedly the oldest continually inhabited village in North America. Ceremonial dances are still performed at the village plaza by tribal members representing the various kachina spirits.
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Carved for our Silent Auction by award winning Hopi carver, Eli Taylor. This "Long Hair" Katsina measures 9-1/2"H x 3-1/4"W x 1"D, and can be found on Eli's website: www.katsinadolls-elitaylor.com.
Donated by: Desert Extrusion Corp.
Phoenix, Arizona
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iPod nano... Carry your favorite music everywhere - plus podcasts, audiobooks, photos, contacts, calendar & files! 3.5" tall, 1.6" wide and just over 1/4" thin, it features a 1.5" color display.
Donated by: Mosier International
Lakefield, Ontario, Canada
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NGK Clock...
20" clock lit with red neon light.
Donated by: NGK Spark Plugs
Novi, Michigan
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Pair of Russ Berrie Teddy Bears....
From the Special Collection of Bears from the Past, these keepsake "Franklin" & "Amelia" teddy bears are a must have!
Donated by: Susan Dove
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Fine Art Sculpture... Made by Chilmark, this pewter sculpture mounted on wood base, depicts a child & his dog saying goodbye to his dad heading off to fight in the Civil War. Entitled "The Farewell", it shows the emotional moment as the child wipes tears from his eye at seeing his dad leave, measures 4-1/8 x 3-1/4 x 4-1/8, and is numbered 354/2500. The piece originally sold for $165, but may be worth even more to collectors since the Hudson, MA manufacturer has closed its foundry.
Donated by: D.E. Errick, Inc.
Port Allegany, Pennsylvania
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Holland "Companion" Portable Grill ... perfect for picnics! All stainless steel, 212 sq. inches of cooking surface with low/med/high adjustable burner settings (2600 btu to 4900 btu). Uses 1 lb. disposable tank (not included).
Donated by: The Holland Company
Holly Springs, North Carolina
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Shelled Pecans shipped direct from Georgia!
A case of Georgia Pecans
(24 - 1 lb bags per case), shipped to the winning bidder.
Donated by: Rotary Corporation
Glennville, Georgia
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"Our Sacred Honor"... An autographed copy of "Our Sacred Honor" -- Words of Advice from the Founders of America by William J. Bennett.
Donated by: Susan Dove
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A Pair of Monet Prints... matted and framed in gold frames. Both are from "Monet and the Mediterranean" exhibit organized by the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth.
Donated by: Susan Dove
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Steiner 10x26 Predator Pro Compact Binocular... Provides high power & excellent light transmission, and fits into a shirt pocket. New design features enlarged center focus, wrap-around eye cups, and is water resistant and fog-proof.
Donated by: Power Products Sales
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