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The Official Ameraucana Forum => Exhibiting, Promoting & Club Notes => Topic started by: Russ Blair on July 10, 2016, 03:14:17 PM
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Not sure if I should post this under Exibiting or not? I was just wondering what people thought of holding a silent auction at our nationals? I was more thinking of quality birds, but I guess merchandise could work as well. At our 2014 Nationals I really liked the idea, until someone decided to take it upon themselves to split them up as single birds. I would much rather of seen a breeding pair, that was donated,be sold as a breeding pair. I am not even sure if they could accommodate such a thing for us at the show? I just thought I would bring it up as a way of giving members/new members attending a way of getting quality stock. All proceeds would be respectfully going to the club to help fund next years National. I would be willing to help out if needed. It looks like I may even have some birds to possibly donate (knock on wood, a lot can happen between now and then). Just some food for thought, thanks for reading my rant.....
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I really like your idea Russ! I would love to see this idea take off. What does everyone else think? I would think if something like a "breeding pair" be auctioned off as such - the pair. Just like a "quality pullet" be auctioned as that - a pullet. Merchandise could be included in the auction too. The Galesville show had a silent auction and I thought it was great.
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Nice idea, but as a courtesy to the host club we should probably get their permission, as they have their own raffle going on and may not want the competition.
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Beth and I talked about having a silent auction last year, but the local show club puts on a pretty big one and that was one reason we didn't pursue it. That is not to say we shouldn't or can't if there is interest and I believe if the items were Ameraucanas there would be no conflict of interest. We would need a committee of at least two members to organize it in my opinion and they should coordinate with me as secretary.
In the old days we generally had a fund raising raffle at our National Meets. My problem was some members had to sit and sell tickets and, in my opinion, miss out on enjoying the show. Silent auctions remedy that.
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I would more be more than happy to help organize and such if the host club would grant us permission, and cages? I would even start it off with a couple pairs of bantams (blue, black, lavender or silver) not sure which yet, still have some needing finished. I will even possibly have a few others if needed like some single wheaten bantam. Possibly some Large Fowl as well? It would be a great way of me getting somebody a good start with Blue Silvers hehe. Oh if the hosting club doesn't have extra cages. If keipper cooping is planning on attending that show I would also be willing to purchase several cages in order to make this happen. I am building a 40'x60' barn this summer so I could use them anyway. Plus I could always bring them the following years if need be.
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Looks like we have our chairman for this committee! Russ can you work with John in flushing this out - see what the host club's thoughts are? I am happy to help you too if needed. Once we get the green light from the host club (fingers crossed) sounds like you've got some good next-step thoughts brewing. 😊
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Hello everyone, we just got permission from the hosting club of our Nationals to hold a silent auction. This will be a livestock only auction. This will be a great way for new members and old to obtain quality breeding stock. All proceeds will respectfully go to help fund next years National meet. So this is a win/win situation. Unlike the previous silent auctions we will respect the donors wishes. Meaning a breeding pair donated will be sold as a breeding pair, like wise with trios etc. So if anybody would like to donate please contact myself, Gina or reply to this topic. I know it is still early to tell exactly how well most of our birds will finish. But as a courtesy to the hosting club I would like a good head count asap, so they know how many coops we will need. Again this will be a silent auction for quality breeding stock. Thanks for reading and keep this is mind. This is just another added bonus for AA members, and another thing that will truly make our Ameraucana Alliance National Meet the premier Ameraucana show of the year. Oh we will gladly accept single birds as well. Sorry if it sounded like pairs of trios only. So even if you do not plan on showing this will be a wonderful time to purchase some decent breeding stock. You never know, you may just find that trait your current line lacks in.
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For the silent auction I hope to bring a pair of this year's brown red bantams. I spoke with Neil Townsend on the phone last night, and it looks like he will bring a pair of blue wheaten 2016 hatch bantams. Neil and Donna had reserve champion bantam overall at their local show last week on a blue wheaten pullet, with over 300 bantams shown. So there is a start. Anybody else contributing?
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I will be donating a pair of Lavender bantams, and possibly a couple white LF Ameraucanas from this year. Who else?????? 🎉
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I should have some just not sure exactly what yet lol. Between buildings my a new barn I am a little behind schedule. Hopefully Labor Day weekend I will make my final cull for the year.
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I'll donate a pair of large fowl blues...
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I'll donate a pair of large fowl blues...
Thanks! It will be great to see you again.
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Thanks! It will be great to see you again.
I'm looking forward to it. BTW, will you have any Brown Red bantams for me? :)
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Max, I did not raise many this year, and already promised a pair for the silent auction. Other than that pair I won't have any extras this year unless I get out of them altogether. I'll think about that.
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Guess I'm slow, but this auction is for AA members only to bid, or can all show attendees bid?
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That's a great question Stan? I guess it's up to the club, I would think it's open to anybody at the show. If someone was just getting a start with Ameraucana it would be a good incentive to join the alliance. I guess it would be up to the current officers to decide, which I am good either way lol.
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Past precedent would leave it open to the public.
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Here's an idea. What if any winning bidder who was not a member gets a free 2017 or 2018 $10 membership with their winning bid?
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I like that idea Mike, they very well may get bitten by the the Ameraucana bug and just stick around lol
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Here's an idea. What if any winning bidder who was not a member gets a free 2017 or 2018 $10 membership with their winning bid?
I second Mike's idea!...I think that's a good promotional concept..!
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Here is an updated list of Ameraucana being offered at our silent auction:
Mike Gilbert trio of Bantam Brown Red
Neil & Donna Townsend pair of Bantam Blue Wheaten
Gina Neta pair of Bantam Lavender and possibly a pair of LF Whites
Max Strawn pair of LF Blue
Russ Blair pair of Bantam Silver, 1-2 Bantam Wheaten pullets, and a few LF Black and Splash pullets. I will know exactly this weekend. Hopefully I will have a pair of Black Bantams as well???
If anybody is planning on attending and possibly has any please just let us know. Thanks to all that have donated. Oh and if I saw you last year be forewarned I will be calling you soon lol. We are accepting single birds, pairs or trios so if you only have a spare cockerel, cock, pullet or hen we will gladly accept them as well.
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Russ, make the bantam brown reds a trio, and they will be entered in the show as such.
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Russ and I talked this afternoon and agreed on the following: We would like the bidding to be open to everybody. We think the suggestion of a free 1 year membership to winning bidders in the silent auction who are not current AA members is fabulous! Do we need a formal vote on this? If so I would like to get that rolling.
Also keep in mind: the bird(s) you are donating could very well be participating in the show. That will most likely be the case with the birds I am donating. So we will make a sign/poster for each bird that is not found in the "silent auction area" to indicate they are participating in the show and, if possible, information about where the bird may be viewed.
Russ and I will need final numbers and details of birds being donated (THANK YOU IN ADVANCE EVERYONE!) and whether or not they will be entered in the show by October 1st. This will help us in planning the number of coops and space needed. This is such a meaningful and value-added way to support our club and our members!
We appreciate everyone who has come forward already and generously offered bird(s). For questions or more details please contact Russ or myself. If you have birds to donate you can post here or let one of us know. We will post a final tally once the numbers and details are in.
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I just received an e mail from Duane Schroeder and he will donate a LF Black Cockerel, and Stan Alder may possibly be donating a LF Buff pullet. I will make an updated list after I hear back from a few other members I tried contacting today. I would like to personally thank everyone for there generosity.
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Updated list, if I figured it out???
https://www.icloud.com/pages/0ZIFN5jjSpnrWRchB-gjG-LlQ#Note_Taking
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Updated list, if I figured it out???
https://www.icloud.com/pages/0ZIFN5jjSpnrWRchB-gjG-LlQ#Note_Taking
I was able to reach that page and view it
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You were able to see it correct? I was worried it wasn't viewable since I did it off our I Pad. I am not very savvy with these electronic thingies lol
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You were able to see it correct? I was worried it wasn't viewable since I did it off our I Pad. I am not very savvy with these electronic thingies lol
yes, I could read the list of birds that are available.
I use a Mac also, but it looks like it opened as a generic text document that anyone could open whether Mac or PC.
I just had a friend with a PC based pad go to link and she was able to view the document correctly also
You did good, Russ
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A.A. Silent Auction
Donated Birds
Mike Gilbert - trio of bantam brown reds *
Gina Neta - pair of lavender bantam*, possible LF white *
Max Strawn - pair of LF blue ?
Neil & Donna Townsend - pair of blue wheaten bantams *
Duane Schroeder - LF black cockerel
Russ Blair - pair of silver bantam, 1-2 wheaten bantam pullets, 2 LF splash pullets
Stan Alder - possible LF buff pullet ? (needs confirmed)
Robert Rennolet - not sure yet but expect several, may bring a surprise (have to attend show if you want to know)
* denotes will be entered in show
? denotes not sure if it will be in show
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The list is growing, I would just like to say thanks to all the generosity. There is still time if you are attending our Nationals and possibly have something you would like to donate.
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A.A. Silent Auction
Donated Birds
Mike Gilbert - trio of bantam brown reds *
Gina Neta - pair of lavender bantam*, possible LF white *
Max Strawn - pair of LF blue
Neil & Donna Townsend - pair of blue wheaten bantams *
Duane Schroeder - LF black cockerel
Russ Blair - pair of silver bantam, 1-2 wheaten bantam pullets, 2 LF splash pullets
Stan Alder - pair of LF Buff
Robert Rennolet - not sure yet but expect several, may bring a surprise (have to attend show if you want to know)
* denotes will be entered in show
? denotes not sure if it will be in show
This looks like the final tally for our silent auction. Looks like we will need at least 6 coops, the rest will be entered in the show. It may be better to add a couple extras just incase if possible. I want to thank everyone again for there generosity. On top of the Birds, most of these people donated cash awards as well. All you have to do is look at our awards list and you will see what makes this the best Ameraucana Club there is. Better yet attend this years National, I for one would love to meet each and everyone of you. See you in a couple weeks, and may everyone be blessed with safe travels.
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I want to echo Russ' sentiments. As he said recently - this show will be EPIC!! (Russ is totally cool). I am really excited to see everyone and talk chicken! Get those entry forms in the mail - they must be postmarked by Monday. And thank you thank you THANK YOU one and all for participating in each and every way. See you in Lebanon!! (The city in Indiana - not the country). 😉
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Last year the show club's silent auction ended at 2pm, so I suggest ending ours at 2 also. Maybe we could go with a later time, but if 2 works for them I think this will make sure the auction doesn't interfere with show club awards being handed out and release of the birds.