I'm posting this for Kerry Ellis, the volunteer auction co-ordinator for Potlatch 18 (thanks, Kerry!). Potlatch is a small literary convention with a close association with Clarion West. The scholarship auction is a major source of funds to help students attend Clarion West.
Potlatch is pleased and proud to host the Clarion West Scholarship Auction, which has been held at every Potlatch for the last 18 years. The auction raises funds for the nonprofit Clarion West Writers Workshop. Potlatch 18 will be held February 27 - March 1, 2009 in San Jose, California. See http://www.potlatch-sf.org/ for details.
The "quick sale" table will be open during the convention, giving you a chance to pick up your heart's desire, a late Valentine's day present, or the best silly thing you ever saw on impulse. Saturday evening will be The Big Show, where anything can happen. Never underestimate the amusement power of an auctioneer who wants to clean out your wallet ...
The auction can't happen unless you (yes, you!) donate cool stuff, nifty books, or services that you're willing to describe in public (this can be anything from poker lessons to themed poems on demand). All donations are fully tax-deductible and it's a Good Cause too. We know you have Cool Stuff, but in case you're doubtful about that, you can buy your own at the auction instead of donating some. Or you can do both. Clarion West also gratefully accepts monetary donations.
Please email auction coordinator Kerry Ellis, at auction@potlatch-sf.org if you want to donate, have questions, or would like to help with the auction.
Over the years, Potlatch auctions have received and sold:
--one of the first personal laser printers
--Vonda N. McIntyre beaded sea creatures and other works of scientific art
--Ursula K. Le Guin privately distributed chapbooks
--Original art jewelry by Elise Matthesen and Laurie Toby Edison
What will this year's great items be? Come and see for yourself!
