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Silent & Live Auction

Become a Donor Today and Support ASEV/ES!

You raised over $14,000 in donations.
Wineries Unlimited wishes to thank and salute all those who actively participated in 2009’s silent and live auctions.  Whether auction bidder or item donor, every participant made a great show of support for the eastern wine industry.  Proceeds will benefit the ASEV/ES Scholarship Program to help perpetuate the unique industry in which we work, grow, and thrive.  Thanks, too, to those who made cash donations with an extra special nod to Arthur Roberts of Arton Glass who this year literally took the shirt off his back and provided a $750 cash contribution!  We appreciate your continued support and hope you’ll join in this beneficial activity next year.  Pledge your auction item early to guarantee a listing as a donor in official Wineries Unlimited 2010 event program!

Why you should participate:

• You will get additional exposure to Wineries Unlimited attendees through on-site printed material and web advertising.

How can you help?
• Donate an auction item

• Ask other people and companies to donate auction items
• Bid on auction items

What can you donate?
We are seeking a variety of donation items. Please note, due to Pennsylvania state law we are not able to accept donations of wine or alcohol. Donation suggestions include:
• Vineyard and winery-related items
• Wine-related gift items
• Exclusive wine tours, visits/stays at wineries or hotels, golf packages
• Gift certificates

The fundraiser consists of both a silent Trade Show auction and a Live auction, so you have two options to choose from when determining what product or service you would like to donate.

Trade Show Auction
The Trade Show Auction is a silent auction that will take place on March 5th and 6th and includes all items up to $399 in retail value. An auction area will be set up on the trade show floor to display all of these donations and facilitate bidding.

Live Auction
Donations with a retail value of $400 and higher create the Live Auction, which will take place at the Best of the East Gala on the evening of March 5th. Donors contributing to the Live Auction can send us their company logo along with a pdf image of the donated item, both of which will be projected onto a screen during the auction, allowing the audience to know that you are a supporter of the industry and ASEV/ES.

Your auction items will generate excitement, increase participation, and ultimately result in a fun, memorable, and successful event that will make a real difference for ASEV/ES and increase visibility for you.  Contact Leda Wagner with questions: lwagner@vwm-online.com ; 800.535.5670 x 106.