The auction site is functional:
http://home.comcast.net/~robbo_t/main.html
A huge thanks to Robbo for undertaking the project of getting everything displayed and listed, despite the fact that he cannot even attend the auction. Also thanks to all the BOD and officers who have been making all the calls, emails, and visits to sponsors to beg for all this stuff, then getting photos of all of the stuff (it was more work than you might realize). And finally, thanks to the members who have donated, and taken the time to get photos and mail them in. It's going to be a really great auction. I may need a second mortgage!
There are still quite a number of items that are missing due to the fact that they have not been received yet. Rob will continue to update the site, so check in to see what's been added over the next few days as stuff arrives. We are still waiting for donations from a few sponsors and other donors. We are still expecting stuff from:
Aquariums for You in NJ (big tank)
Salifert (kits)
Marineland (big stuff here)
ESV (makers of B-ionic)
Liquidlife USA
Icecap
Rowa Phos
JEHM Co. (cyclopeeze)
PFO lighting (they may have a table at the auction to show some new stuff)
Euro reef (skimmers)
Iwaki
Geismann Lighting (B at Aquarium Gallery's holding this one for us)
Aquarium Gallery
Awesome Aquariums
and others I've forgotten about
Livestock from:
Many of our local sponsors
Ultimatefrags.com
Pacific East Aquaculture
Florida Pets
Aquarium Specialty
Me - need to get more photos of my stuff
and others I've forgotten about
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More Details about the Auction:
Fees:
There will be an admission fee of $5 for members (must be up-to-date with your membership dues), $20 for non-members. Anyone can join the club at the door. The admission fee gets you your numbered 'Paddle' for bidding, pizza at lunch time (show your paddle), and a chance to win a bunch of door prizes (the exact prizes will be announced later).
When:
Sunday, Oct 22, 2006. Registration will begin at 11 AM. Auction will start at high noon.
Payment:
Cash, check (members only), or Paypal. We are reasonably certain that we will be able to do Paypal at the auction, but if there are technical glitches it might not happen.
Bring:
Bring coolers with you for all the livestock you weren't planning on buying. Bring some extra ziploc bags you can fill with hot tap water at the hotel to keep the stuff in your cooler warm. There will be extra bags available for people who are donating corals, inverts, or fish, but don't have the ability to separate and bag it all up.
Where:
Hilton Garden Inn, Waltham, MA. 420 Totten Pond Road, Waltham.
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en...tyhocn=BOSWAGI
