North American Fall Rally Auctions, Door Prizes and More!

[worknomore]

Auctions, Door Prizes, & MORE!

As the coordinators for the above events @ the North American Fall Rally, its that time again for Bev & I (Jim & Bev Schlee, aka 'worknomore') to put out the call for Helpers, Silent Auction & Door prize donations. This is the 'Kick-Off event for the 2023 National Rally. Other event announcements will follow, as the WM's get them organized. We are changing things up a bit this year to make the event more exciting, and also to speed it up every night.

If you would like to help at any or all of the events (good way for folks to meet each other), just click here to Volunteer. 6 -8 volunteers is what we're looking for to help with retrieving bid sheets and collecting payments.

DONATIONS:
As for Door prizes, Silent Auction items, & giveaways, ANYTHING RV-related is appreciated, although we won't turn away other items. The only thing we ask is that your donation is NEW & USEFUL - please no garage sale leftovers or used stuff. The best way to acquire some good items is to hit up the dealers where you've spent your life savings on a new Montana. If they donate (or any other store for that matter), be sure to get some business cards from them that we'll put out by the gifts/donations, & thank them profusely for their donation(s). Post comments on THIS thread if you've got some things to donate so we can keep track as to how things are going.

Finally, the money generated from these events is usually donated to local and/or national charities where it can be put to the best use - charities that spend most of their money on salaries, etc. are not even considered. Those charities chosen by the Grand Poohbah's (Wagon Masters/Assistants) & MOC Admins will be announced sometime during Rally Week.

So get to work folks & lets fill up those prize tables, & thanks in advance for your contributions...YOU STILL HAVE TIME!!!

NOTE: Rather than replying here to each donation (which ARE appreciated), I will probably send you a 'Thank You' PM. By doing that, this thread will be shorter & easier to follow for everyone...

Helpers:
Schlee, Jim & Bev
Lichtenberg, Ron & Mary
Reid, Kent & Karen
Saladino, Janet & Joe
Simpson, Karen
Heflin, Patty
Pohill, Denise & Ken
Cuddeback, Pam (2)
!!!NO MORE NEEDED!!!

THANKS to all that have volunteered! I believe we have enough for now - 8 'runners' & up to 4 for cashiers. If more are needed I (or the WM's) will announce it @ the rally. PLEASE try to be there - we've got a LOT of stuff to give away & very little time to do it - THANKS!

TO ALL HELPERS - We will be holding AUCTIONS (hopefully) @ the following events:
(TBA)

Updates:
9/08 - Here is just a SAMPLING of what the Rally Vendors, Dealers, & Members have donated so far:
Finerty, Kevin (member) - handmade quilt & bowl cozies
Zinnman - Walnut Ridge RV goodies
Robbins, Chris & Terry - 4 New Tires (incl, installation) - Affinity RV
Robbins, Chris & Terry - GOLD service package - Affinity RV (see below)
Fischer, Jim & Vickie - Local donations (great stuff!)
Thorsell's & McChesney's - Crestview RV (Selma, TX) - 2 pr Anderson Trailer Jack Blocks - $150.00/pr
Rich & Marilyn - MONTANA Corn Hole game set w/carry bag, bean bags
Bischoff, Steve & Sharon - a 6 Pack of Snap Pads 'Extra' - $199.95 value
Herb & Colleen - (2) GCI Freestyle rockers (Good Life RV)
Ron Chapin - Jose's RV wash (Wax or ceramic wash - TRUCKS ONLY); Lyndon - Ceramic wash (TRUCKS ONLY)
DEXTER - 1 pr 'Gladiator' 7500 lb COMPLETE axles (8,000 lb springs, 2"x12" brakes, wet bolts, shackles, u-bolts & plates, etc) - $4500.00 value
TREDIT - 4 Sailun tires - up to $200.00 ea. in value
BROOKLYN BEDDING - 1 RV Matress
JnH SERVICE - 2 axle bearing repack - $375.00 value
MORryde - StepAbove Entry stair rail & X-Brace hitch mount stabilizer
BEDDYS.COM - $250.00 gift card
LIPPERT - (2) 50" LCD TV's
IRVINE Shade & Door, Inc. - (2) Complete sets of Irvine Shade & Door Roller Shades - $2,000.00 ea.
AFFINITY RV - GOLD Service package - $420.00

& MUCH, MUCH More...!

TO ALL - IF YOU ARE BRINGING DONATIONS, PLEASE BRING THEM WITH YOU TO THE BUILDING WHEN YOU REGISTER ON 9/7 - 9/9. SOMEONE WILL DIRECT YOU WHERE TO PLACE THEM, OR DO IT FOR YOU.

ALSO - IF YOU PLAN ON BIDDING, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ONLY ACCEPT CASH - NO CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS...!!!

A BIG THANKS TO ALL OF THE HELPERS - IT WOULD NOT BE SUCCESFUL WITHOUT YOUR HELP & SUPPORT!!!!

[Kfinnert]

Good afternoon -

This is Kevin Finnerty. My wife and I will donate at least one quilt and a set of bowl cozies for the auction. Pls let me know how to get those items to you. We will be arriving at the Rally on September 6th.

Cheers
Kevin Finnerty
209-652-0027

[worknomore]

Thanks Kevin! I will make sure your donation is noted in the posting. Just bring the items to the registration area & I or someone else will take care of them.

[Zinnman]

We will be bringing items from Walnut Ridge RV in New Castle IN again this year.

[Kfinnert]

Thanks for the information. We will meet with you then! Cheers

[worknomore]

Thanks guys - Walnut Ridge always comes thru...!

[Lee-CI]

Jim & Bev - PM sent

[jpkelpe]

We will be bringing something from our dealer

[worknomore]

Thanks Jan & Paul - we'll see you there!

[ter5898]

I sent you a message about Affinity RV's donations for this year's auction.

[hcampers]

We’ll be bringing something from our dealer - Good Life RV.

Colleen & Herb

[worknomore]

Thanks Colleen & Herb - see you there!

[worknomore]

ter5898 -

Sorry - I haven't received anything nor can I send you a PM...

[ter5898]

I tried again. Hope it works this time.

[worknomore]

Chris - got it!

[NCFischers]

There will be donations from the local businesses again this year. They have been very generous in the past.

[worknomore]

Thanks Jim & Vickie - the locals always come through with great stuff. See you there...!

[Marilynd]

Hi Jim,

I picked up a few things I found. Cute, cute, cute!
It’s coming fast

See you soon!

[worknomore]

Thanks Marylin...!

[C&P RV]

On behalf of the Thorsells and McChesneys we have a donation from Crestview RV in San Antonio, TX