As autumn nears, the preparation for Houlton’s annual Rotary Auction commences. Last year, area businesses and individuals generously contributed more than 1,200 items to this essential fund-raising event. The auctioning of donated items, combined with additional auction revenue yielded more than $50,000, which the Rotary Club gave back to the community and used to fund a variety of worthwhile causes.
This year’s 55th auction will again run three days: Nov. 22-24. Proceeds are earmarked for the Northern Maine Soap Box Derby Association, Cary Library, Riverfront Park, 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 items valued more than $100. Donations can be given to any Rotarian.
For more information, contact Auction Chairman Scott Dionne at scottd@swcollins.com or Houlton Rotary President Scott White at aag@gwi.net. Please participate with a donation today and with a bid in November.