2011 Silent Auction
Regional businesses, restaurants, artists and other donors have contributed some of their best works, items and services to another highly-anticipated Bassett Gala Silent Auction. Proceeds from the Silent Auction, Pre-Gala Auction and Raffle will support the construction and capital needs of a new high-tech operating suite within Bassett Medical Center. Last year, the auctions and raffle brought in nearly $40,000. Many bids were placed by non-attendees who used closed bid forms.
Silent Auction
The Otesaga Hotel: Bassett New Year’s Eve Gala
On New Year’s Eve, bidding at the highly anticipated Bassett Gala Silent Auction takes place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. If you are unable to attend, you can still participate by submitting a closed bid no later than Dec. 21. View the items on line or contact the Friends office for an auction brochure that lists all items and contains closed bid forms: 607.547.3928 or e-mail: friends.office@bassett.org.
Among the top items up for bid are:
50th Anniversary Bat and Ball - For baseball enthusiasts, two extraordinary pieces commemorating the National Baseball Hall of Fame fiftieth anniversary can be yours: a silver bat (limited edition, marked #7 of 50) and a crystal baseball (limited edition, #7 of 250). Donated by Renee and Dr. Michael Gold.
Jewelry collections in honor of classic Hollywood movies including Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Casablanca, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Dr. Zhivago, Some Like it Hot and The Godfather – creatively presented and donated by Herkimer Diamond Mines, Inc.
Masterpiece Wall Portrait Package
- Location - Portrait will be photographed at The Four Seasons Hotel– New York City (dates available each month in 2012).
- Accommodations - For the day of the portrait the donation includes a one night’s stay (up to 4 guests) at the Four Season’s Hotel.
- Portrait Detail - Photographed onto 20 inch canvas that is hand finished with oils and acrylics for color and highlights.
- Manhattan Studio Apartment – Three night stay, Friday through Sunday, donated by Carrie and Doug Thompson.
- Labrador Retriever puppy – Your pick of the litter from Iron Pike Kennels in Hartwick, N.Y. Donated by Karen and Dr. William Streck
“We are most appreciative of the extraordinary energy put forth by so many volunteers whose efforts have resulted in yet another outstanding auction and raffle this year,” said Michael Stein, vice president of development. “Under the direction of Auction Chair, Gayle Smith, this group of volunteers spends the better part of the year seeking donations from individuals, businesses and vendors who are anxious to support Bassett’s programs and services. We are most grateful to these auction volunteers, as well as those who donated items, for their generous contributions toward the expanded surgical suite on the Bassett campus.”
