2015 Annual Auction! HUGE SUCCESS!

This year's auction has just wrapped up! Packages are packed, and waiting to be shipped!  I'm pretty sure this was our biggest auction yet, with over 100 items, and close to 1000 bids! We had more than 4,000 clicks on our Facebook page.... and lots of new likes!  Thanks so much to all of our donors, and to all who placed bids and shared the auction!

We raised around $4,000!  

AMAZING!  Thanks, folks!

Long time... New Happenings....

I haven't posted here in a while, since we have joined forces with Encourage Africa a registered 501c3 non profit.  We are well on our way to wrapping up the Holiday Project this year, and have just $2,546 left to raise to cover all aspects of the festivities.  If you are so inclined, donations can be made here directly to me, (the fastest way to get them to me...) by clicking the DONATE button on the right side of the page. If you NEED a receipt for tax purposed, you can donate through Encourage Africa, by clicking Donate and putting GENNA in the designation field.

We would love to be able to cover the remainder of the years tuition for our boarding school girls...

To help Alem get on her feet with the opening of her own small cafe...

To celebrate with our sponsorship kids and their families on their amazing progress this year!

And of course to provide sheep for Genna dinners as we have in the past.

If you can help, it would be appreciated.
Mandie

Summer Internship Auction... A HUGE SUCCESS!

Thanks so much to all who donated, placed bids, shared the info on Facebook, and said a few prayers that we would make our goal! The goal has been met, apartment has been rented,  tools, supplies and tickets have been purchased! I will be flying out on July 1st to meet with the girls and their summer internship mentors, and get the project set up! I'm so excited to see them, teach them, and love them for two weeks! I hope that during this time, they will learn some great new skills, develop some wonderful relationships with their mentors, and be able to create some great items, that they can offer for sale both in Ethiopia and here in the US.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! 

Operation Summer Internship Auction is UNDERWAY!

I'm sure you've seen me plastering this all over Facebook, but if not, get your butt over there and check it out!
There are around 60 items up for grabs, all from Ethiopia! We need to raise $4,000 in the next few weeks, in order to get me to Addis, our 5 boarding school girls set up with summer housing, internships- working with various craftsmen (including myself!), and supplies/tools to make their internships happen!

Can you help?

You can share the link for the auction on your facebook page... Operation Summer Internship Auction

You can bid on one of over 60 items that are up for grabs!

You can make a donation right here... by clicking the DONATE NOW tab at the right of this page!

Please spread the word, and help us get these girls set up for summer!

Donations for Displaced AAI Staff...

AAI Friends and Family! 
You have probably heard recently that Adoption Advocates International, out of Port Angeles, Washington has closed, leaving around a dozen employees high and dry in Ethiopia. They have been working for months with no pay, and will not receive any type of severance due to them by law.  

I have agreed to take on the fundraising for the displaced AAI staff in Ethiopia. A few of you have already sent in donations! Thanks so much! My friend, Karleen Klopp (fellow AAI adoptive parent), has offered to carry the funds to Ethiopia, when she travels the first week of April. She and her husband Lance, run Encourage Africa, a 501(c)3 non-profit.  I am on the board there, and they have graciously agreed to accept donations on behalf of the AAI staff.  If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation online, please make it through Encourage Africa. There is a transaction fee on these donations, of 2%, which is slightly less than Paypal. Susan and I have friends in country who will be in charge of distribution of the funds, and issuing receipts. This donation will not be affiliated with AAI, other than to help the workers who are affected. It will go through a 3rd party, who I know and trust to get to the right people.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me! I know that we will probably not raise all that they have been shorted, but what we do raise will be a huge help for these workers and their families.  You have no idea what this act of kindness will mean to them.  

Please visit Encourage Africa and click the Donate tab.  Put in your donation amount and Continue.  When you get to the donation page, put in your credit card info, and  “AAI Staff” in the designation field.   You will receive an email receipt.  

If you would like to send a check, you are welcome to mail one to me, made out to my church, FSBCJC, and they are happy to run them through and send tax receipts at the end of the year. All donations will end up traveling to Addis Ababa with Karleen.  Email or message me for the address.

Thanks so much for your support!

YOU Made IT Happen!

I know I should have posted this 2 months ago, but I am guilty of neglecting the blog, because FB is so instantaneous, and I can post it all there and it is seen within minutes... I apologize.

I did want to say a HUGE THANK YOU! to all who donated and helped out the project by collecting needed items and spreading the word! We somehow managed to rock it again this year, and collected all of the funds and items we needed. We were able to provide two families with grants to start their own small businesses and help themselves out of the despair of poverty.

It was a great project this year! And you made it happen! Check out our Facebook page for more info!

Giving Thanks...

Most of us tonight, are sitting, with hearts and bellies full from today's celebration of Thanks. We all have so much to be thankful for, no matter what our circumstance. On days like today, it is especially important to remember those who are away from their families, or whose feast might not be all that we think of when we think of this day. My thoughts go daily to Ethiopia... to the children I've fallen in love with in orphanages, and on the streets...to the friends I've made on my journeys and to our sweet kids in the sponsorship program. Today, though, I give thanks for you. I am humbled and grateful for all of you who step out in faith and make this life better for those in need. For a child half-way around the world, in a place you may never go. To give Hope, is one of the greatest gifts a person can give. For each donation to the project, for every prayer, you offer the hope of a better future. I thank you for your continued support of our programs.

With just 26 days left till' Christmas, we are still a long way off of our goal for this years project. I received only $50 this week towards our goal of $9,120. We currently have $5,750, and need to raise $3,370.

$1,220 of that will cover the remainder of the tuition for our 5 girls in boarding school.

The other $2,150 is what we still need for our small business grant. This years grant will be benefiting two very deserving families. One of the families consists of a father, mother and 4 older children. They have stuggled through the years, and the children are very far behind in school. The parents have both been without work for a long time, and could really use a hand up to get back on their feet. They are hard working people, who would love the opportunity to start a small injera and bread baking business to bring in much needed income to their family.

The second family is an older sister taking care of her 4 siblings (both parents are deceased). Kidist the oldest, was left disabled after contracting polio as a child. She operates a small shop where she does hair braiding, but she struggles to put food on the table and keep the kids in school. She would love to be able to expand her tiny shop and bring in more business for her family.

This small business grant is more than just handing over funds to someone. It's investing in their future. I'm so excited about this portion of the project.

If you have not already made your donation for this years project, I hope that you will help us make our goal.

Below is the breakdown.

*****
*Kidane Mihret
100 Backpacks
3 Sheep for Christmas Dinner ($60 each = $180)

HAVE $180!!!
NEED 100 backpacks

*Sele Enat
Gifts for Children
2 Sheep for Christmas Dinner ($120)
$100 for party (foods/sodas/supplies)

HAVE $220!!!
NEED Gifts for children

*BMI
Clothes and gifts for the children ($100)

HAVE $100
NEED $0

*Kids Care
Gifts for Children
2 Sheep for Christmas Dinner ($120)

HAVE $120!!!
NEED Gifts for Children

*Sponsorship Program
Dinner and Party for Sponsorship Students $300
Backpacks for all students (X 15)
Family bonuses to benefit whole family for food/clothing/rent, etc.
$50 each family (not including boarding school girls =$200)

HAVE $500!!!!!
NEED 15 backpacks

Boarding school girls- gifts of clothing (underwear, shoes, etc.)

*Small Business GRANT
$3,000 to help a deserving individual start up their own small business to help themselves and their families towards a better life!

HAVE $850
NEED $2,150

*Boarding School Tuition $5,000

HAVE $3,780
NEED $1,220
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Total Needed (not including gifts): $9,120
What we have: $5,750

STILL NEEDED : $3,370 + gifts

So.... LET'S DO THIS! Help make a difference in the life of a child this holiday season! 

The Countdown is ON!

Can it really be ONLY 36 days till' Christmas?!?! 

We had a pretty good week in our Holiday Project Fundraising efforts... In the past week we have brought in $1,925... Which brings our total so far to $5700! That still leaves us with a little over $3,000 to raise in the next 5 weeks... but I'm pretty sure we can do it! 

In addition to raising the last bit of funds, I am in serious need of backpacks. If you can supply a backpack, or if your child's class would like to do a backpack drive, let me know! I would really like to be able to deliver the one thing Kidane Mihret has asked me for. I would also like to supply each of our sponsorship kids with a new backpack.

Looking for a gift idea????

For that person on your list that has 'everything', I still have 10 2014 wall calendars available...

For a $50 donation, I would be happy to send one out to your loved one with a card saying that a donation has been made in their honor to make the holidays brighter for orphans in Ethiopia... Contact me with mailing info, and to check on availability.

For a $35 donation, I can mail a card saying that a donation has been made in your loved ones honor to make the holidays brighter for orphans in Ethiopia... Contact me with mailing info.

You can check out the breakdown below...

*****
*Kidane Mihret
100 Backpacks
3 Sheep for Christmas Dinner ($60 each = $180)

HAVE $180!!!
NEED 100 backpacks

*Sele Enat
Gifts for Children
2 Sheep for Christmas Dinner ($120)
$100 for party (foods/sodas/supplies)

HAVE $200!!!
NEED Gifts for children

*BMI
Clothes and gifts for the children ($100)

HAVE $100
NEED $0

*Kids Care
Gifts for Children
2 Sheep for Christmas Dinner ($120)

HAVE $120!!!
NEED Gifts for Children

*Sponsorship Program
Dinner and Party for Sponsorship Students $300
Backpacks for all students (X 15)
Family bonuses to benefit whole family for food/clothing/rent, etc.
$50 each family (not including boarding school girls =$200)

HAVE $500!!!!!
NEED 15 backpacks

Boarding school girls- gifts of clothing (underwear, shoes, etc.)

*Small Business GRANT
$3,000 to help a deserving individual start up their own small business to help themselves and their families towards a better life!

HAVE $800
NEED $2,200

*Boarding School Tuition $5,000

HAVE $3,780
NEED $1,220
********

Total Needed (not including gifts): $9,120
What we have: $5,700

STILL NEEDED : $3,420 + gifts

So.... LET'S DO THIS! Help make a difference in the life of a child this holiday season!

If you would like to make a contribution towards our goal, you can donate securely online by clicking the DONATE NOW link in the right sidebar.


Or by sending a check/money order directly to me at this address:

Mandie Doak
1430 Julie Drive
Wamego, Kansas 66547

Checks can be made payable to me, or if you would like to receive a tax receipt, you can make them out to FSBCJC. (receipts will come to you in January!)


Thanks so much for your continued support!

6 Week Update!

Okay, friends... This is where we are with the Holiday Project. With just 6, Yes, SIX, short weeks till' Christmas, and still a little over $5,000 to raise to make this years Holiday Project a success, we need to kick our fundraising efforts into high gear! We have raised just $775 of our $6,000 goal. And this goal is of course if we receive the gift items we need, donated. I'm looking forward to another great project in Ethiopia this year... but I really can't do it without all of you. All donations are welcome... no donation too small.

If you have a child adopted from Ethiopia or are sponsoring a child in Ethiopia, please consider making a donation in their honor. If you have a child currently waiting at one of our orphanages please make a donation to cover your child's holiday. Please join me in stepping up for these kids, showing them the love they deserve, and need.

I still have 10 2014 wall calendars available if you have someone on your Holiday shopping list that is HARD to buy for...

For a $50 donation, I would be happy to send one out to your loved one with a card saying that a donation has been made in their honor to make the holidays brighter for orphans in Ethiopia... Contact me with mailing info, and to check on availability.

For a $35 donation, I can mail a card saying that a donation has been made in your loved ones honor to make the holidays brighter for orphans in Ethiopia... Contact me with mailing info.

These are the updated totals...
Here is my plan for this years festivities... Of course, the more WE can raise, the more WE can do!

I'm still need 'A Few Good Men or WOMEN!' to step up and help with back pack drives, and toy drives, so that I don't have to raise any cash funds for that part of the project! If you are willing to help with one of these areas, message me!

*****
*Kidane Mihret
100 Backpacks
3 Sheep for Christmas Dinner ($60 each = $180)

HAVE $180!!!
NEED 100 backpacks

*Sele Enat
Gifts for Children
2 Sheep for Christmas Dinner ($120)
$100 for party (foods/sodas/supplies)

HAVE $170
NEED Gifts for children and $50

*BMI
Clothes and gifts for the children ($100)

HAVE $100
NEED $0

*Kids Care
Gifts for Children
2 Sheep for Christmas Dinner ($120)

HAVE $120!!!
NEED Gifts for Children

*Sponsorship Program
Dinner and Party for Sponsorship Students $300
Backpacks for all students (X 15)
Family bonuses to benefit whole family for food/clothing/rent, etc.
$50 each family (not including boarding school girls =$200)

HAVE $0
NEED $500 and 15 backpacks

Boarding school girls- gifts of clothing (underwear, shoes, etc.)

*Small Business GRANT
$3,000 to help a deserving individual start up their own small business to help themselves and their families towards a better life!

HAVE $0
NEED $3,000

*Boarding School Tuition $5,000

HAVE $3,205
NEED $1,795
********

Total Needed (not including gifts): $9,120
What we have: $3,775

STILL NEEDED : $5,345 + gifts

So.... LET'S DO THIS! Help make a difference in the life of a child this holiday season!

If you would like to make a contribution towards our goal, you can donate securely online by clicking the link below and DONATE NOW.
www.apieceofafricaholidayproject.blogspot.com

Or by sending a check/money order directly to me at this address:

Mandie Doak
1430 Julie Drive
Wamego, Kansas 66547

Checks can be made payable to me, or if you would like to receive a tax receipt, you can make them out to FSBCJC. (receipts will come to you in January!)

2013 Holiday Project Fundraising KICK-OFF!

WHOA! Where did October Go?!?! I have been a busy girl the past few months... back to school and work... with more hours... Relay For Life is kicking off with me as the Chairperson... Getting the Sponsorship program underway and managing as much as I can from here... and of course the auction! I had planned all along that as part of the Holiday Project each year, from here on out, I would commit $5,000 to the tuition of the girls in Boarding school. I had hoped to knock that all out with the auction proceeds, but we were a little short. I'm going to say that we raised $3,000 with the auction when it was all said and done. A few people sent in a little extra as donations, and we sold several calendars in conjunction with auction wins... So we aren't looking too bad for the Begging Kick-off... but we still have a long way to go. 

With JUST EIGHT (YEP, 8!) Short weeks to go till' Christmas, I need to kick the fundraising into gear! I have some Wonderful folks heading up gift drives, to spare the budget, and I am so VERY Thankful for all who have taken on their own fundraising efforts to support the project! 

Here is my plan for this years festivities... Of course, the more WE can raise, the more WE can do! 

I'm counting on 'A Few Good Men or WOMEN!' to step up and help with ball drives, back pack drives, and toy drives, so that I don't have to raise any cash funds for that part of the project! If you are willing to help with one of these areas, message me! 

*****
*Kidane Mihret
100 Back packs
3 Sheep for Christmas Dinner ($60 each = $180)

*Sele Enat
Gifts for Children 
2 Sheep for Christmas Dinner ($120)
$100 for party (foods/sodas/supplies)

*BMI
Clothes and gifts for the children ($100)

*Kids Care
Gifts for Children
2 Sheep for Christmas Diner ($120) 

*Sponsorship Program
Dinner and Party for Sponsorship Students (working on a quote for catering - hoping to use EX-Layla Nannies who are opening a new cafe and do some catering!)

Backpacks for all students (X 15)

Family bonuses to benefit whole family for food/clothing/rent, etc.
$50 each family (not including boarding school girls =$200) 

Boarding school girls- gifts of clothing (underwear, shoes, etc.) 

*Small Business GRANT
$3,000 to help a deserving individual start up their own small business to help themselves and their families towards a better life! 

*Boarding School Tuition $5,000
********

Total Needed (not including gifts): $9,000
What we have: $3,000 (that will be going towards the 2nd Tuition installment at the end of November!)

STILL NEEDED : $6,000


So.... LET THE FUNDRAISING BEGIN! Help make a difference in the life of a child this holiday season! 

If you would like to make a contribution towards our goal, you can donate securely online by clicking the link to the right, DONATE NOW. 

Or by sending a check/money order directly to me at this address: 

Mandie Doak 
1430 Julie Drive
Wamego, Kansas 66547

Checks can be made payable to me, or if you would like to receive a tax receipt, you can make them out to FSBCJC. (receipts will come to you in January!)


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Have someone on your Holiday shopping list that is HARD to buy for??? 

For a $50 donation, I do have about 10 Calendars left, and would be happy to send one out to your loved one with a note saying that a donation has been made in their honor to make the holidays brighter for orphans in Ethiopia... Contact me with mailing info, and to check on availability. 

For a $35 donation, I can mail a card saying that a donation has been made in your loved ones honor to make the holidays brighter for orphans in Ethiopia... Contact me with mailing info. 
*******

Thanks folks for your continued support and generosity! This project is a labor of love for me, and I'm so excited to be able to do it each year. 100% of funds raised go directly towards the kids, I ALWAYS fundraise for my portion of the trip expenses on my own.

As a side note, I would really love to develop a lunchtime feeding program at a needy school in the coming year. I'm going to start researching cost, and in December check out some locations that could benefit. I'm always looking for more ways to reach the least of these.... Let's spread the love folks! If you might be interested in helping out with that project, let me know!

WINNER'S LIST!

Here is the Winner's list! Congratulations!!! And Thanks so much for your bids! Emails will be going out shortly to confirm your winnings, and to ask for your mailing address. Please send me your mailing address as soon as possible, so that I can figure shipping charges and get you an invoice! Some items will ship from donors, I will let you know which items will be shipped separately.  DO NOT SUBMIT payment without an invoice!


1. Wool Donkey -$20.25 Jennifer Loth
2. Wool Zebra - $10.25 Jennifer Loth
3. Wool Sheep  - $10.25 Jennifer Loth
4. Wool Crocodile - $15 Cheryl Meng
5. Wool Goat - $20.25 Jennifer Loth
6. JunkPOSSE Winner's Choice Necklace - $75 Lynn Collins
7. Home is Where the Heart Is Digital Print -$10 Deb Llewellyn
8. WoodSnap Addis Ababa Taxis Photo - $45 Catie Barber
9. African Thumb Piano  - $25 Estee Rodriguez
10. Ethiopian Terra Cotta Nativity - $35.25 Jennifer Loth
11. T & H Designs Necklace #1 - $30 Jill Kollman
12. T & H Designs Necklace #2 - $30 Rebecca Phillips
13. Sabahar Cotton Tablecloth - $32 Pat Poth
14. Uganda Photo Note Cards - $3 Heather Haas
15. Goat Skin Drum - $15 Kate Rupertus
16. 1/2 kilo Berbere - $20 Darlene Fuller
17. Sabahar Baby Gabi Blanket - $40 Rachel Kronberg
18. Copper Ethiopia Silhouette Ornament - $25.25 Jennifer Loth
19. Copper Africa Silhouette Ornament - $25 Estee Rodriguez
20. Ethiopia Love Watercolor Print - $20 Stacy Bernstein
21. Ghana Bolga Basket - $25 Rebecca Phillips
22. Family/Child Mini Session with Jenny Modesitt - $100 Rachel DePoy
23. Jenny Modesitt Winner's Choice 11x14 Photo - $20.25 Jennifer Loth
24. Funky Fish TESFA Necklace - $50 Margaret Slabach
25. Keefer Style Creations Winner's Choice Necklace - $40 Estee Rodriguez
26. Keefer Style Creations Winner's Choice Bracelet - $32 Pat Poth
27. Lime Green Ethiopian Cotton Scarf - $31.50 Carol Hennessy
28. Dark Teal Ethiopian Cotton Scarf - $20 Holly Boone
29. Ebony Ethiopian Nativity - $55.25 Jennifer Loth
30. Polar Lights Art Acacia & Donkey Watercolor painting $25 gift certificate - $50.25 Jennifer Loth
31. Katie Bradley I See Africa Watercolor Print - $16 Deb Llewellyn
32. Katie Bradley I Love Ethiopia Watercolor Print - $20 Stacy Bernstein
33. Leather Africa Bible - Gina MacConnell $60
34. Because He First Loved Us Wooden Africa Magnet -$5 Adelle Ward
35. James 1:19-27 Africa Tee
36. Melody MacDuffee Lacy Wire Earrings - $5 Candi Kent
37. James 1:19-27 Africa Art - $20 Deb Llewellyn
38. Polar Lights Art Love Ethiopia Original Watercolor - $10.25 Jennifer Loth
39. Our Talking Hands Potholders - $21.50 Carol Hennessy
40. Our Talking Hands Key Fob - $10 Deb Llewellyn
41. Our Talking Hands Pillow Cover - $22 Rebecca Phillips
42. Spiderman is Adopted Print - $15 Jess Weiderholt
43. My Little Piece of Africa HOPE layered Deerskin Necklace - $40 Heather Haas
44. Handmade Alder and Mahogany Breadboard - $15 Kim LoGerfo
45. Handmade Alder and Mahogany Breadboard - $13 Trish Oviatt
46. Handmade Butternut Wood Bowl - $50 Cheryl Meng
47. Ethiopian Siskin Oil Painting - $125.25 Jennifer Loth
48. Hope of My Heart There is Hope Necklace - $10 Deb Llewellyn
49. Heart of Ghana Bell - $40 Catie Barber
50. Ghana Spirit Bell - $30 Catie Barber
51. Organic Coral Bike Tee - $10 Candi Kent
52. Organic Olive Airstream Tee - $30 Robin
53. Wooden Beaded Bangle Bracelet - $20 Gina MacConnell
54. Eager Hands Copper Africa Necklace - $20 Salem Richards
55. No Greater Love Autographed Book - $20 Lori Koorndyk
56. The Sparrow Fund Paper Bead Wrap Bracelet - $35 Julie Gilson
57. Uganda Banana Leaf Nativity Set - $40 Becca Underwood
58. Uganda Paper & Wood Bead Necklace - $40 Jill Kollmann
59. Ethiopian Coptic Cross and Jasper Necklace - $60 Margaret Slabach
60. Scrappy Hair Clip Round -$5 Kim Holt
61. Scrappy Hair Clip Square - $5 Kim Holt
62. Scrappy Hair Clip Rectangular - $5 Kim Holt
63. Peaceful Tukul Original Artwork - $10 Deb Llewellyn
64. Copper Ethiopian Bracelet -$5.25 Jennifer Loth
65. Layla House Girls in Pajamas Photo FREE TO A GOOD HOME! WHO WANTS IT?
66. Handmade Custom Doll - $20 Meredith Valdez
67. Purple Cotton Ethiopian Scarf  - $55 Lynda Stanley
68. Hand Forged Freshwater Pearl Bracelet and Earwires - $20 Holly Boone
69. 10 Handmade Birthday Cards - $30 Becky Wright
70. 10 Handmade Christmas Cards - $10.25 Jennifer Loth
71. Ethiopian Painted Drum - $30.25 Jennifer Loth
72. Coca Cola Bottle Cap Ornament - $20.25 Jennifer Loth
73. Sprite Bottle Cap Ornament  - $20.25 Jennifer Loth
74. Bottle Cap Africa Silhouette - $20 Catie Barber
75. Bottle Cap Tambourine - $10 Kate Rupertus
76. Mini Handpainted Jabena - $20 Kristi Ballou
77. Hand Carved Red Wooden Bowl - $20 Kim Holt
78. Ethiopian Wall Hanging Basket - $37.25 Jennifer Loth
79. 2.5lbs Shiro Powder  - $30 Rebecca Boston
80. Ethiopian Jewelry Basket - $10 Suzanne Gude
81. Batik Bone Sugar Spoon - $12 Deb Llewellyn
82. Kenyan Heart Stone Box -$5.25 Jennifer Loth
83. Hand Carved Gourd Ornament - $25 Cheryl Meng
84. Red Beaded Star Ornament  -$5.25 Jennifer Loth
85. Wool Deer  - $15.25 Jen Loth
86. Handmade Peruvian Bag - $18 Kathy Seeger
87. Ennanga (Bow Harp) from Uganda - $50 Estee Rodriguez
88. Endogo (Lyre) from Uganda  - $10 Carol Hennessy
89. Red, Yellow, Green Paper Bead Set - $20 Traci Bergsma
90. Orange & Green Paper Bead Necklace - $5 Candi Kent
91. Akadongo (Thumb Piano) From Uganda - $25 Jess Weiderholt
92. Ethiopian Rag Doll - $20 Deb Llewellyn
93. Wooden Ethiopian Headrest - $40 Kim LoGerfo
94. Embroidered Ethiopia Ornament - $20.25 Jennifer Loth

95. 11x14 Sunflower Photo  - $10 Deb Llewellyn
96. ZAAF Leather/Suede Tablet Sleeve (black/white stripe) - $30 Pat Poth
97. ZAAF Leather /Suede Tablet Sleeve (red stripe)  - $31.25 Jennifer Loth
98. Banana Leaf Art Village 1 - $35 Madeline Hernandez
99. Banana Leaf Art Village 2 - $30 Kristy Baird
100. Black and Blue Striped Scarf  - $10.25 Jennifer Loth
101. Green & Yellow Striped Scarf  - $15.25 Jennifer Loth
102. Striped Scarf  - $25 Margaret Slabach
103. Multi Color Striped Scarf  - $15.25 Jennifer Loth
104. Teal and Lilac Striped Scarf - $10.25 Jennifer Loth

BIDDING IS NOW CLOSED!

Thanks so much to each of you who shared the page, placed a bid, and supported this years auction! Can't wait to post the Winner's List! I will try to have it up and ready for viewing by tomorrow around lunch time!

I really couldn't pull off this project without you. Thank You!

Updates... And LOTS of bids!

Just so ya'll  know... I have several bids that have not been updated yet, and I'm afraid they will not make it on the webpage before the auction ends... though I am steadily working on it! Bids are all being logged on my paper copy, and will be added to the comments as I get to them! They will still count, even if I don't have them on the site until after the closing time... (which is now just 5 mins away!)
Thanks for your patience!

Placing your bids....

Just a quick reminder on HOW to place a bid...

To place a bid on an item leave your name, your email address, and your maximum bid amount, in the comments section of the post. Comments will be accepted, but moderated, and kept private. They will NOT show up on the post. A confirmation email will be sent out to each bidder. If you do not receive confirmation by the end of the day when you place your bid, Please contact me by email with name, bid amount, and email address, and I will add it manually.  


FOLKS, I need your contact info... You cannot just leave an amount with no name, or email address... I have received several bids like this, and I have no way to contact you to let you know I received it.... Or to let you know if you are the winner!  

Once again... 

NAME
EMAIL
BID AMOUNT! 

Just one day left to get your bids in! Auction will end tomorrow, Friday September 13th at 9pm PST. 

#104 Teal and Lilac Scarf

Teal and Lilac Scarf. Made in Ethiopia.


Donated by Susan Poisson-Dollar

#103 Multi Color Striped Scarf

Red, Green, Yellow, Blue Striped Scarf.  Made in Ethiopia.

Donated by Susan Poisson-Dollar

#102 Striped Scarf

Red, Gold, Turquoise Striped Scarf. Made in Ethiopia.


Donated by Susan Poisson-Dollar

#101 Green and Yellow Striped Scarf

Green and Yellow Striped Scarf. Made in Ethiopia.

Donated by Susan Poisson-Dollar

#100 Black and Blue Striped Scarf

Black and Blue Striped Scarf Made in Ethiopia.

Donated by Susan Poisson- Dollar

#99 Banana Leaf Art Village 2

This is  a lovely village scene done in traditional banana leaves and bark. Made in Ethiopia.
Measures approx. 8" x 16".

Donated by Susan Poisson-Dollar