HOULTON — As autumn nears, the preparation for Houlton’s Annual Rotary Auction commences. Last year, area businesses and individuals generously contributed over 1,200 items to this essential fundraising event. The auctioning of donated items, combined with additional auction revenue yielded over $50,000 which the Rotary Club gave back to the community and used to fund a variety of worthwhile causes. 
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GETTING READY — With the auction just around the corner, Rotarians are working together to pull everything together. Helping out with the preparations are, from left to right, Fred Grant, Rotary President; Bob Blanchette and Nancy Ketch, Auction Committee Members; John Tribou, Chair of the Auction Committee and Rotary Vice-President.
This year’s 53rd annual auction will again run three days: November 24 through 26. Proceeds are earmarked for the Houlton Community Arts Center, the Little League’s Field of Dreams Project, Dollars for Scholars, Cary Library, Salvation Army, Student Recognition Day, and the Rotary Club’s Student Exchange Program.
Throughout the next few weeks, Rotarians will be heading into the community looking for donations from area businesses and artisans. All donors will receive recognition in a supplement to the Houlton Pioneer Times that hits the public in the weeks just before the auction. Additional recognition comes when donors give larger items that are listed as nightly specials or 3-Night specials. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are also available for added exposure.
Please participate with a donation today or with a bid in November.
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