Auction Items
Live and Silent Auction Items for the Annual Meeting on October 9, 2010.
This year's Annual Meeting will feature a live auction, pie auction, and a silent auction, both of which will be held during the dinner portion of the evening. Help support Oregon Rural Action and go home with some great auction items!
Take a look at the following auction items to see what's in store at the Annual Meeting.
If you'd like to make an early bid - or if you won't be able to attend the event but still want to support Oregon Rural Action - give us a call at 541-975-2411 or email info@oregonrural.org. Let us know which item you'd like to bid on and the amount of your bid.
Live Auction
1. Canoe Trip to the Catherine Creek Heron Rookery
With Bill Whitaker and Nella Parks
Starting bid $150
Between May and June every year Great Blue Herons and cormorants nest communally in what is called a rookery. A local rookery is located in the tops of willow trees on the banks of Catherine Creek. Seeing four-foot tall birds in huge nests nursing loud and gangly young is quite a sight! 3-4 people are invited to a 2.5 hour canoe trip to see the rookery as well as beaver, songbirds, hawks, owls, ducks, geese and many other waterfowl.
Seeing this wildlife while gliding silently along the banks of the creek is an amazing experience. Canoes, guides, binoculars, snacks and shuttle transport provided.
2. Hand-worked pottery by George Gledhill
Special thanks to George and Nancy Gledhill
Starting bid $100
Info coming soon
3. Avitours Birding Adventure
Special thanks to Trent Bray of the Bobolink
Starting bid $125
NE Oregon is a unique place. Its lands are dominated by contrasting rugged mountains and vast open grasslands. It is these diverse habitats that lend to the region’s elevated diversity in avifauna. Over 300 species of birds have been documented from NE Oregon, and therefore make it a wonderful place for continued exploration. Some specialty species found here include: Spruce Grouse, Gray Partridge, Boreal Owl, Great Gray Owl, Veery, Bohemian Waxwing, Pine Grosbeak, Gray-crowned Rosy-finch, Common Redpoll, American Tree Sparrow and Snow Bunting.
Due to the timing of migration of breeding and wintering birds, two trips are really needed to fully appreciate all that NE Oregon has to offer. Excursions are typically customized for the participant’s target species and schedule. Base of operations are out of La Grande, OR, with Trent Bray as leader.
This donated trip is a half day (6 hours) for two participants. Additional participants may be added for a nominal fee, though 8 participants maximum.
4. Vacation Stay at Cabin Getaway on Moose Lake, Montana
Special thanks to the Weaver family
Starting bid $150
Does a cabin with modern amenities on the shores of Moose Lake, a small non-motorized lake in the mountains of southwest Montana looking out to the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness Area grab you? If so, read the full description and see photos. Then make a bid!
5. Grassfed Beef from the Marr Flat Cattle Company (10lbs)
Special thanks to the Nash Family and the Marr Flat Cattle Company
Starting bid $75
6. Local, Grass-fed, Organic Winter Roast Package
3 Grass-fed Beef Roasts from Sexton Ranches accompanied by 10 lbs of organic potatoes from Agristar.
Special thanks to the Sexton family for the beef and Doug & Mary Lewis for the potatoes.
Starting bid $40
Pie Auction
All pies have a starting bid of $10.
1. Blackberry Pie (by Merlyn Baker of Foley Station)
2. Deep Dish Apple Pie (by Beth Wasley, La Grande Farmers Market Manager)
3. Pumpkin Cheescake (by Andy Scheele, new ORA member, Blue Mt Chapter)
4. Apple and pumpkin pies (by Alma Wolf, board member and long-time ORA member, Snake River Chapter)
5. Crunchy-top apple and pecan (by Juanita Lassiter, board member and long-time ORA member, Snake River Chapter)
6. Black bottom pie: Vanilla over chocolate custard pie in a vodka crust (by Carolyn Lara, long-time ORA member, Baker County Chapter)
Silent Auction
1. Gallon of Honey from Cop Copi Farms with $10.00 gift certificate and 12oz. bag of Stumptown Coffee from White House Coffee
Special thanks to Michael Bettis and Rebekah Nash
Starting bid $60
2. Gift Basket from ILLUMINATIONS
Special thanks to Jen Tyler
Starting bid $80
Awesome items from La Grande's newest store, a “soul streaming boutique celebrating life & being.”
3. Gift Certificate from Earth and Book
Special thanks to new owner Jessica
$50 gift certificate
4. Gift Certificate from La Grande Farmers Market
Special thanks to Beth Wasley and the market board
$30 gift certificate
5. Carrot Cake from Kneads Bakery
Special thanks to Leah Starr
Starting bid $45
Leah once again comes through with great cake - a full sheet carrot cake for your upcoming celebration or party.
6. Gift Basket from Marie Josephine, LLC - A Mercantile Company
Special thanks to Kelly McGee
Starting bid $50
Kelly puts together another fabulous basket of special items.
7. Pottery by Mary Ann Zimmerman
Special thanks to Deb Hoffnagle
Starting bid $25
Pottery is always a hit. Who couldn’t use this beautiful handmade ceramic plate in their kitchen?
8. Hand-Woven Scarf by Margaret Mead
Special thanks to the artisan
Starting bid $50
Long-time ORA member and weaver extraordinaire is donating one of her fabulous scarves just in time for winter. 50% alpaca, 35% Merino wool, 15% silk.
9. Mixed Gift Basket from Nature’s Pantry
Special thanks to the owners
Starting bid $50
How could we live in La Grande without them? Get a mixed bag of our favorite things!
10. Gift Certificate to Fire Light Tattoo Studio
Special thanks to Mandy Cartwright
$50 gift certificate
Experience the amazing talents of Mandy Cartwright with $50 towards your next (or first) tattoo.
11. Gift Certificates to Mamacita's
Special thanks to the owners, Joe and John
Two $20 gift certificates
Mamacita’s for 2. Munch on this one. . we all know how good it is! And if you don't yet, here's your chance.
12. Hair Feathers
Special thanks to Cory Quillan
Starting bid $40
You too can have feathers in your hair. Cory offers her talents. Cluck your hearts out chickens!
13. Gift Certificate to Foley Station
Special thanks to Chef Merlyn Baker
$25 gift certificate
Whether you're from in town or out of town, you can enjoy a wonderful breakfast Sunday morning after the Annual Meeting. Or use it for any of the other scrumptious meal offerings from Foley Station.
14. Gift Basket from Hells Canyon Preservation Council
Special thanks to the staff and members of HCPC
Starting bid $50
Let’s really go all out for this one. They do!
15. Gift Certificate to Betty’s Books
Special thanks to Carolyn and Tom Kulog
Starting bid $25
If you love to browse books and while the time away with your nose between the pages, you'll love this gift certificate to Betty's Books in Baker City.
16. Jams, Jellies and Preserves
Special thanks to Bill and Cheryl Whitaker
Starting bid $30
Handmade and delicious. Yum yum!
17. Acupuncture Treatment by Jennifer Moore
Special thanks to BODYWORK Massage and Skin Studio
Gift certificate $125
Two sessions or 4 ear treatments, an amazing $125 value. Includes intake and treatment if not yet a client.
18. Massage by Tara Pfister-Minogue
Special thanks to BODYWORK Massage and Skin Studio
Gift certificate $60
Tara’s sessions are out of this world. You’ve got to experience her talents.
19. Trager Massage by Janet Rose Marie
Special thanks to BODYWORK Massage and Skin Studio
Gift certificate $60
Janet's sessions will give you a whole new appreciation for relaxation.
20. Epicuren Facial with Trish Zenne
Special thanks to Trish, the owner of BODYWORK Massage and Skin Studio
Gift certificate $100
The Epicuren products are heavenly and this is more than just a facial.
21. Gift Certificate for Office Visit at Village Health Clinic
Special thanks to Renee Edwards
Starting bid $50
Just when you thought your allergies or sinuses were in good shape... You might be able to use this great offer from Renee.
22. Faerie Wand
Special thanks to Faerie Beads
Starting bid $10
What would the evening be like without a Faerie Wand to help all your wishes come true?
23. Art by Jaime Gustafson
Special thanks to the artist
Starting bid $75
Jaime is one outrageous artist. Made famous by Eric and Jaime’s Meatloaf Off block party in August. Curious?
24. Tai Chi Session
Special thanks to Danae Yurgel
Starting bid $50
Adult Tai Chi sessions for 3 months. We could use this for a healthier, happier, more peaceful world.
25. Take Musu Kai Sessions
Special thanks to Danae Yurgel
Starting bid $110
Teen/adult Aikido classes for 3 months.
26. Vacation Stay in Desert Home in Saint George
Special thanks to members Mark Shuler and Mauri Moore
Starting bid $975
OK, here’s the BIGGIE. This is an amazing opportunity for your vacationing dreams.
Oregon Rural Action members Mauri Moore and Mark Shuler of Edmonds, WA are offering their sunny Utah vacation home to the winning bidder for a seven-night stay. The home is located in the Entrada community of beautiful Saint George in sunny southern Utah.
If that sounds appealing to you, read a longer description (with photos). Then hurry up and place your bid!
27. Gift Certificate to Mt Emily Ale House
Special thanks to Jerry Grant
Two $25 gift certificates
“The Big” pint of beer and pizza to go around, or whatever you choose. Mt Emily Ale House supports ORA one more time with 2 $25 gift certificates
28. Gift Certificate for Shaklee Products
Special thanks to Liz Amazon
$50 gift certificate
Good for self-care products from the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S.
29. Ceramic Bowl and Soup Mix
Special thanks to Deb Hoffnagle
Starting bid $30
This hand-thrown bowl comes with a No Worry Vegetarian Curry mix from "Soup of Success." A good cause for a good cause...
30. Gift Certificate for Buffalo Peak Golf Course
Special thanks to ----
$62 gift certificate
Enjoy two 18-hole rounds at the beautiful Buffalo Peak course, or bring a friend and enjoy it together!
