Midsummer 2015 Service Auction

[lfe61]

Hey all!  So very sorry for being late posting this!

For Midsummer's fundraiser, we are doing a Service Auction - rather than bringing things to auction off, we are auctioning off our time, talent and efforts to one another to raise money for the grove.  We all have different skills, abilities and interests, so think of something you can do that you enjoy, and let others bid on it!  Funds for this auction will go first to support the library computer needs and then into general fund.

All services that have been auctioned off should be paid for BEFORE they have been done, and should be completed and handed off to the bidder no later than Samhain 2015.  Please keep these parameters in mind before offering a service - make sure it can reasonably be accomplished in that time frame.

Ideas for what can be auctioned:

- a creative project that can be done to spec for the recipient. Artwork, jewelry, construction, etc, etc.  State the details and boundaries of your offer, and minimum bid (to cover at least the cost of materials).

- labor!  Bid by either number of hours or by task.  Could be yardwork, help with household chores, help working yard sale, cleaning out a closet or basement, babysitting, helping with a party, driving services for someone needing a ride or rides.  Be specific or make it an open 'laborer' and let the winner choose how to use - state any limitations. If you don't do heavy lifting, say so.

- social events.  Auction off a dinner with the number of people of your choosing (each attendee to bid for a slot(s) - highest bidders win)  Can be at your home or out at a restaurant of your choosing, time to be agreed upon by all attending.  Auction off a particular event (game night, wine tasting, etc)

- skills.  You know stuff others may not.  Auction off a divination reading, catering, gardening know-how, reiki or massage session - name it.  You can offer to do it or to teach it.  Be specific about parameters, hours if applicable, etc.  If teaching, specify how many people can bid (for ONE gathering, time and place to be agreed upon by all)


If your offered auction items requires you going to a location (such as helping someone clean their gutters), state any limits on how far you're willing to go.

Auction items should be listed today here or tomorrow (Midsummer) at the Grove, and silent bidding will start at the Grove tomorrow and remain open until next Sunday. (I will post all bids that happen tomorrow here so people can continue to bid in the forum until next Sunday without needing to attend next week.)

Those who bid services should get together with their winners no later than a week after the auction closes to set up the details, and all winners should pay for their auction items BEFORE the service has been begun or rendered.  Auction bids can be paid at the Grove by giving it to a Witan member (clearly specifying what it is for), into the Cauldron clearly labeled, or via Paypal - again CLEARLY labeled in the notes section. "Service Auction bid for XXX service from (person doing the service)  Once payment is received, I will msg the service provider that they have the greenlight to go. Please do not delay payment beyond the point where it will be possible to complete the service prior to the Samhain deadline.

Once it's underway or accomplished, please let me know so I can keep track of it.  I will send out reminders mid-September for any outstanding items that still need to be completed.

If I'm missing any critical detail, please let me know - otherwise let the games begin!  I will list offerings I know about in the following comment, and anyone choosing to offer an auction service, list it here. Thanks!

[lfe61]

Auction items so far:

Service Auction

Offered by Kelly:
Game Night of DREAD! It is a horror RPG one-shot which uses Jenga as a mechanic. I'll have pre-made characters that the players can flesh out. Est time: about 2-3 hours. Chance of character death: very high!
4 seats up for bid - can host at Kelly's house or at the Grove, if authorized as Kelly's one event, and can be a weekend or weeknight as agreed upon by all participants.  Four highest bids win.

Offered by Aleja:
Help with resume writing. Details to be fleshed out by the time the auction begins.

Offered by Michael:
3 hours of professional editing services.

Offered by Michael:
1 batch of beer - winner will pay separately for the supplies after deciding with Michael what variety of brew they'd like (costs of materials will vary between $40-$60 in addition to the auction amount). The labor and bottles used are being auctioned.  Output will be approximately 50 bottle of beer.

Offered by Lynda:
1 commissioned finished 5x7 sampler (words and decorative border), designed, stitched and framed in an 8x10 frame with mat. Winner may choose words of choice, and general color scheme.  Minimum bid: $50.00

Offered by Lynda:
1 commissioned cross stitch KIT 5x7 sampler (words and decorative border), with original design, fabric (specify Aida or Evenweave), thread needed and 1 needle.  Winner may choose words of choice and general color scheme.  Minimum bid: $20.00.

Offered by Lynda:
Tarot reading. Auctioning 3.  Winner may choose a face to face reading (time/place to be agreed upon), a Google Hangouts video chat or text chat (time to be agreed upon), or an email reading which would include a complete reading plus card images sent in a .pdf file + one post-reading discussion to clarify the reading (not a new reading).  Live readings will not include .pdf or follow up discussion.

[Francesca]

Offered by Francesca

A one hour healing session to include, but not limited to Reiki and Shamanic healing (may include the use of herbs, crystals and divination.) Details on when and where to be worked out with winner.

[Francesca]

Offered by Francesca

July 25th, Saturday – will lead a day trip to the The National Herb Garden at the US National Arboretum in DC. Includes a discussion of the plants and their uses. Picnic lunch provided. Limited to 5 people.

[Zuki]

Offered by Zuki:

1 gallon batch of mead or cider. You may specify what you like about the kind of honey used, or any additional flavorings, dry or sweet, etc. (Fruit? Spiced? Cayenne and vanilla with orange blossom honey...?) You are welcome to come over to the house for the evening I start the ferment to help, or learn how it's done. Final result comes in four 750mL bottles. Honey & supplies will cost $20-40 depending on how fancy it becomes; cost of materials is split evenly between us.

Two highest bidders receive one batch each.

[lindowyn]

If we need any more services to auction (10 is quite a lot so I was hesitant to speak up), let me know.
I've got photography sessions or personalized prayer beads to offer.

[Francesca]

Ashley, I would bid on the photo session...

[lfe61]

custom prayer beads would be awesome!

[dreamscape]

Offered by Jess (for the service auction):

-Free tarot, Faery, or Soul Kindred reading (60 minute session) and Free large custom Goddess Prayer card.  The cards are hand drawn on printed card stock in colored and metallic inks.

[lfe61]

We had a few auction entries last night, which give us a total of 17 service auction opportunities, several with multiple winners!  Thank you so much to everyone who offered their time and talents for this, and to everyone who will contribute their treasure by bidding on these!  

This is the full list - bidding will happen in this thread throughout the week.  
To bid, list the #, name and service provider, and then your bid amount and name (please post actual name rather than just your forum UserName, as I don't always know who that is).  I will update this list as the bids are updated.  Bidding may also happen by msging me in FB (Lynda England Hardy) for those that find posting here difficult.

Bidding will remain open until after WWtOO next Sunday (Jul 28) - attendees will have a last opportunity to bid in person at the Grove.  After closing, I will match up those who have donated services with those who have won them.

Nonmembers can bid - all bids MUST be paid to the Grove before the service has been provided.  If you are not in the local area, please do not bid on items that require you to be here.  No alcohol will be mailed, so those items require you to be local for transfer.

Have fun, and here's the list:

Divination/Healing Services

#1. Lithomancy Divination Reading, John Weller
F2F preferred, Chat or Phone if needed.
2 WINNERS - Top 2 bid amounts.

Bids:
$15 - Michael Hardy

==================================

#2. Tarot Reading, Lynda Hardy
F2F Google Hangouts (video or text chat), or Email. If email, will receive .pdf file with reading + card images and follow up discussion.
3 WINNERS - Top 3 bid amounts

Bids:

$10 - Debbie
$15 - Wayne

==================================

#3. 60 Minute Divination Reading, Jessica Moran-Weller
Winner's choice of Tarot, Faery or Soul Kindred Reading
F2F, Email, Skype or Phone
5 WINNERS - Top 5 bid amounts.

Bids:



===================================

#4. 60 Minute Healing Session, Francesca Hedrick
To incl Reiki & Shamanic Healing. May include herbs, crystals, divination.
Time/Place by mutual agreement.
1 WINNER - Top Bid amount

Bids:

====================================

#5. Aromatouch Technique Healing Session, Colleen McCartney
dōTERRA's AromaTouch Technique is a clinical approach to applying essential oils along energy meridians and visceral contact points of the back and feet to help balance sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems of the body.
Time/Place by mutual agreement. Willing to travel.
2 WINNERS - Top 2 bid amounts.

Bids:

=====================================

#6. Animal Divinations Ebook, Amy Fleming
Amy will type up her extensive handwritten notes on divination associations for different animals.  Once typed and prepared, will send via email to anyone who bids $10 or more.
ALL $10 bids WIN.

Bids:
$10 - Emily Sunshine
$10 - Scott & Aleja
$10 - Lynda
$10 - Kelly
$10 - Debbie
$10 - Sue W.

======================================

Custom Artwork

#7. Pen & Ink Bird Drawing, Scotty O'Bryan
Hand drawn Pen & Ink, bird of your choice. On art quality paper, suitable for 8x10 framing. (framing handled by winner)
1 WINNER - highest bid amount

Bids:
$30 - Sue Walter

======================================

#8. Custom Goddess Prayer Card, Jessica Moran-Weller
Goddess/feminine spirit of winner's choice. Hand drawn on card stock in colored and metallic inks.
5 WINNERS - top 5 bid amounts

Bids:

$10 - Francesca
$10 - Francesca

=======================================

#9. Commissioned Completed Framed Cross-Stitch Sampler, Lynda Hardy
Winner chooses words and general color scheme.  Designed, stitched & Framed (5x7 design in 8x10 frame with mat).  One of a kind -  design will never be reused.
1 WINNER - minimum bid amt: $50.

Bids:


=======================================

#10. Commissioned Cross-Stitch Sampler Kit, Lynda Hardy
Winner chooses words and general color scheme.  One of a kind -  design will never be reused and is not to be redistributed. Kit will incl. Graph, fabric (choice of 14ct Aida or 28ct evenweave), threads and 1 needle.  If needed/desired, will help beginning stitcher get started with basics.
1 WINNER - minimum bid amt: $20.

Bids:
$20 - Caryn

=======================================

Social Events


#11. Game Night of DREAD, Kelly Raynor
Horror RPG using Jenga. 2-3 hrs of play time - expect to die!  To be held at agreed upon time/place.
4 WINNERS - top 4 bids win a seat.

Bids:

========================================

#12. National Herb Garden Outing, Francesca Hedrick
Day trip: July 25 (Sat.) to National Herb Garden @ the National Arboretum in DC.  Will include discussion of plants/uses and a picnic lunch will be provided.
5 WINNERS - top 5 bids win.

Bids:
$30 - Caryn
$30 - Lynda H.
$30 - Michael H.

=================================================

Fermenting Skills

#13. 1 Batch Homebrewed Beer, Michael Hardy
approx. 50 bottles
Winner's choice of style (other than lager). Auction bid pays for labor and bottles - must pay for brew ingredients separately after agreed upon variety (will cost $40-60 for materials).  To be ready by Samhain, all costs must be paid for no later than Sept. 1.
1 WINNER - highest bid wins.

Bids:

==============================================

#14. 1 Gallon Homebrewed Mead or Cider, Zuki
4 750ml bottles
Winner's choice of honey/additional flavorings.  Cost of materials to be $20-40, split between winner and Zuki, separately from auction bid price.  If desired, winner may join Zuki on fermenting day to watch and learn how it is done.
1 WINNER - highest bid wins.

Bids:
$25 - Colleen


==============================================

Daily Life Skills/Labor

#15. Resume Writing Assistance, Aleja O'Bryan
Professional quality assistance - will help turn your skills and experience into a well-crafted resume.
4 WINNERS - 4 highest bids.

Bids:
$25 - Michael Hardy


===============================================

#16. 3 hrs. Professional Editing, Michael Hardy
Approx. 10-15 pages (depends on level of editing needed).  Writer/editor with 30 years experience.
1 WINNER - highest bid wins.

Bids:

================================================

#17. 6 hrs. Labor at the Grove, Amy Fleming
Amy will help with painting/renovations of the upstairs at CLG if we collectively donate at least $50!  Great way to support the renovations if you can't participate directly. (let's see if we can take this higher than minimum.
WINNERS - ALL OF US!  $50 minimum bid TOTAL (will be combined)

Bids:
$15 - Lynda
$10 - Kelly
$25 - Wayne
$10 - Sue W

[colleen]

#14 Zuki $25

[colleen]

Also, can you update my description, it's not a massage nor am I a massage therapist so I don't want any confusion. dōTERRA's AromaTouch Technique is a clinical approach to applying essential oils along energy meridians and visceral contact points of the back and feet to help balance sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems of the body.

[lfe61]

Excellent - thank you,  Colleen!

[Keyye]

$10 for #6 and $10 for #17 (go Amy go!)

[mddruid]

#1 John $15