Oregon
WAND pulls up several seats to the tables of power.
And then sells them to fund its vital work!
January 2008
Oregon
WAND is relentlessly creative in its efforts to forge
community, make change, and raise money. In December
2007, they hosted an auction for several "seats
at the tables of power" -- chairs that members
and friends had created to illustrate women standing
up (and sitting down) for principles dear to our hearts.
In
the process, they raised loads of money, and had a
great time! Susan Cundiff reports... (Full
report, all photos here.)
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The
woman who purchased 'Lone Voice in the Lone
Star State' didn't want the boots that came
with it. But Margo, the auctioneer, did! And
they fit her!
Note the armadillo painted on the boots. Janice
Zagorin created this incredible work of art.
Also,
Leslie Brockelbank was surprised to have a chair
created to honor her. It has a quilt to go with
it. The auctioneer said, "Now how will
we bid on this chair. It is for Leslie and it
is obviously priceless. You may place bids in
honor of Leslie." We got a healthy donation.
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Leslie
Brockelbank was surprised to have a chair created
to honor her. It has a quilt to go with it.
The auctioneer said, "Now how will we bid
on this chair. It is for Leslie and it is obviously
priceless. You may place bids in honor of Leslie."
We got a healthy donation.
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The
Mt. Fuji jacket is reversible and shows cranes
in flight on this side.
The bidding was very active on this item --
finally two women agreed to a time share. They
split the cost and will share the jacket. Now
have you ever heard of an auction like that???
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