CNPS 2009 Conservation Conference: Strategies and Solutions

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Live Auction, Silent Auction, and Drawing

Photo by Stacey Flowerdew

Auction proceeds will directly benefit CNPS’ conservation programs and projects throughout the state!

Join us in support of conservation and win a 2-night stay in Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, a canoe trip on Mono Lake, workshops from CNPS, Jepson Herbarium, and Cal IPC, a Delta Eco-tour, artwork, quilted items, books, and other great prizes!

Live Auction: The live auction will take place during the banquet on in the Grand Sheraton Ballroom on Sunday night!

Silent Auction and drawing items will be open to bidders TWICE during the conference:

Tickets for the drawing will be available for purchase during registration, at the Saturday Welcome Reception at the Sheraton (6pm to 8pm), at the Sunday afternoon poster session, and will continue during the cocktail hour preceding the banquet on Sunday (6pm to 8pm).

• Saturday: The silent auction and drawing will be open from 6pm to 8pm during the reception in the Grand Sheraton Ballroom
• Sunday: The silent auction and drawing will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Convention Center Ballroom and from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. during conference banquet (Winners of the silent auction and drawing need not be present at the banquet to win.)

Winners will be announced at the end of the banquet on Sunday evening!! Prizes can be claimed at the Conference through Monday afternoon at CNPS registration desk or can be picked up at a later date from the CNPS State Office..

A special thanks to all our donors:

• Amanda & Jeff Jorgenson
• Ava Maciulis, The Whole Bead Show
• Bob Holland
• California Natural Diversity Database
• Cal-IPC
• Carol Witham
• Chris & Emmy Bronny
• Chuck Williams
• CNPS
• CNPS Education Program
• David Chipping
• Delia Taylor
• Diana Hickson
• Dieter Wilken
• Earle Cummings
• Fred Roberts
• Geri Hulse-Stephens
• Gordon Leppig
• Halli Mason
• Jack Laws
• James C. Lowery
• Jeff Hart- Hartland Restoration
• Jennifer Buck
• Jepson Herbarium
• Joe Medeiros
• Kristin Jakob
• Lauren Brown
• Margaret L. Fillius
• Margo Bors
• Mariposa Garden Magic
• Mono Lake Committee
• Nancy Jean Mann
• Nick Jensen
• Patagonia
• Peter March
• Rick Hasley
• Sandy McCoy
• San Diego CNPS Chapter
• Sierra Foothills CNPS Chapter
• Steven Ingram
• Steve Hartman
• The Joyful Quilter
• The Redwoods in Yosemite
• Tom Lupo
• Tree of Life Nursery
• Valerie Jensen
• Virginia Dains
• Vishnu
• Yosemite Association
  

WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS! Donate artworks, fine wine, books, exotic vacations, gift certificates, carbon offsets, land! To donate items to the silent auction check the silent auction item box on the registration form and download the donation form (125kb pdf) or call 916- 447-2677 to have forms mailed or faxed to you.

Auction Donor Form (125kb pdf)