Post by thatbusguy on Apr 25, 2006 20:44:52 GMT -5
:DWe are sending out a call to our wonderful bus family for raffle and silent auction items to help us raise money for Burn Survivors!!! Anyone donating items of higher value can get a charitable giving receipt from the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors.
Here is what we have so far:
1. Awesome VW Split Window bus painting going up for auction! Famed Michigan artist Stephano Owen Sutherlin (http://stephanostudios.com). He has graciously donated time and talent to create a one-of-a-kind rendering of a one-of-a-kind vehicle: the beloved VW Split Window Bus. Declared value is $900. This painting can be previewed online at: busesbythebeach.com/busprint.jpg The painting will be in a Silent Auction at Bus Benefit hosted by Buses By the Beach. (www.busesbythebeach.com) It is a VW Bus gathering at the Grand Rogue Campground in Belmont. Michigan. All proceeds from every Buses by the Beach event benefits our favorite charity, The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. (http://www.phoenix-society.org) Thank you goes to Stephano Owen Sutherlin for donating this item and Billy Hirt for making the arrangements.
2. Our Gold Level sponsor GoWesy.com sent us a ton of give away items like; GoWesty t-shirts, Westfalia logo stickers, Westfalia Pop-top decals, License Plate Frames, GoWesty Key Chains, and lots of copies of their latest catalog. Thank you to Taylor and Lucas of GoWesty for their financial contribution toward our cause and for the many wonderful items.
3. Really Cool Waffle Maker Iron with cans of Golden Carbon Waffle Mix. Thanks to Mark Kruezer who lined this one up.
4. CyberHome Progressive Scan CD/Mp3/DVD Player. Thank goes to Doug and Robin for donating this item.
5. Assorted VW hats, VW key chains, VW picture frames and Beetle Pins. A special thanks goes to Volkswagen of America for donating to our cause and to Pete for lining this up.
6. Hirt-N-Knife is donating several Buses By the Beach Knives. They have donated some in the past for the raffle and many people have inquired about buying one. There will be a few for purchase so contact Billy Hirt at 616-240-2839 or send and email to aiirdude@ameritech.net. The cost of each knife is $65.00 and a portion goes to The Phoenix Society. Order by May 7th. Knives will be made available at Bus Burn Benefit. If you want one and are unable to attend I am sure Billy could send it to you for the cost of shipping. For more info and pictures go to: busesbythebeach.proboards43.com/index.cgi?board=talk&action=display&thread=1146009509
7. Very Nice Almost Custom Made For A Bus Center Console Catch-All. Finally, Drink Holder at your side while you drive a bus!! Thanks to Chris Owsianowski for donating this item.
I know there is a ton more stuff out there that you guys are planning on bringing to the event. If you have items to add please contact Pete O at pnocean@earthlink.net and let him know. You can also reply to this thread if you would like others to see your item that you are going to donate.
Here is what we have so far:
1. Awesome VW Split Window bus painting going up for auction! Famed Michigan artist Stephano Owen Sutherlin (http://stephanostudios.com). He has graciously donated time and talent to create a one-of-a-kind rendering of a one-of-a-kind vehicle: the beloved VW Split Window Bus. Declared value is $900. This painting can be previewed online at: busesbythebeach.com/busprint.jpg The painting will be in a Silent Auction at Bus Benefit hosted by Buses By the Beach. (www.busesbythebeach.com) It is a VW Bus gathering at the Grand Rogue Campground in Belmont. Michigan. All proceeds from every Buses by the Beach event benefits our favorite charity, The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. (http://www.phoenix-society.org) Thank you goes to Stephano Owen Sutherlin for donating this item and Billy Hirt for making the arrangements.
2. Our Gold Level sponsor GoWesy.com sent us a ton of give away items like; GoWesty t-shirts, Westfalia logo stickers, Westfalia Pop-top decals, License Plate Frames, GoWesty Key Chains, and lots of copies of their latest catalog. Thank you to Taylor and Lucas of GoWesty for their financial contribution toward our cause and for the many wonderful items.
3. Really Cool Waffle Maker Iron with cans of Golden Carbon Waffle Mix. Thanks to Mark Kruezer who lined this one up.
4. CyberHome Progressive Scan CD/Mp3/DVD Player. Thank goes to Doug and Robin for donating this item.
5. Assorted VW hats, VW key chains, VW picture frames and Beetle Pins. A special thanks goes to Volkswagen of America for donating to our cause and to Pete for lining this up.
6. Hirt-N-Knife is donating several Buses By the Beach Knives. They have donated some in the past for the raffle and many people have inquired about buying one. There will be a few for purchase so contact Billy Hirt at 616-240-2839 or send and email to aiirdude@ameritech.net. The cost of each knife is $65.00 and a portion goes to The Phoenix Society. Order by May 7th. Knives will be made available at Bus Burn Benefit. If you want one and are unable to attend I am sure Billy could send it to you for the cost of shipping. For more info and pictures go to: busesbythebeach.proboards43.com/index.cgi?board=talk&action=display&thread=1146009509
7. Very Nice Almost Custom Made For A Bus Center Console Catch-All. Finally, Drink Holder at your side while you drive a bus!! Thanks to Chris Owsianowski for donating this item.
I know there is a ton more stuff out there that you guys are planning on bringing to the event. If you have items to add please contact Pete O at pnocean@earthlink.net and let him know. You can also reply to this thread if you would like others to see your item that you are going to donate.