Don't Miss The 2011 Bassett Gala Auctions And Raffle

Cooperstown, N.Y. - 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. 

Pre-Gala Auction & Raffle
Bassett Clinic lobby: Wed., Nov. 30 & Thurs., Dec. 1
Start your holiday shopping while supporting Bassett Medical Center. The Pre-Gala Auction collection will be on view for two days in the Bassett Clinic lobby. Winning raffle tickets will be drawn and Pre-Gala items will be awarded to the highest bidder on Dec. 1, at 5 p.m. You do not need to be present to win.

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. Auction brochures that list all items and contain closed bid forms are available at the Friends office, (607.547.3928 or e-mail: friends.office@bassett.org), and online in the Special Events page of the Friends website (www.friendsofbassett.org.)

Among the top items up for bid are:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.”

Reservations to the Bassett New Year’s Eve Gala are still available for $200 per person. For more information, contact the Friends Office. To accommodate guests of the Gala, The Otesaga has a special plan for an overnight stay and breakfast. Call (800) 348-6222 for more information.