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The silent auction is under way. Susan Grider Williams (auction nickname Mrs. Finger) shows them how it’s done: she writes in her bid as the countdown nears zero. |
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H. Tolentino (center, in white) and Lars Smith (auction nickname Jazz Beard) discuss their winnings. |
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Score! “Jazz Beard” brings his prize to the cashier’s table, staffed by GAL Board Treasurer Deb Olsen, assisted by GAL Board Secretary Bon Henderson. Harry Fleishman (left) and Denis Merrill aree also in line. |
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At the live auction, GAL Board member and Convention Coordinator Todd Brotherton serves as the “lovely assistant” to auctioneer and GAL staffer Kurt Kendall. GAL staffer Dale Phillips records the bids. Todd is displaying photos of the whimsical art banners being auctioned. These remarkable block-printed and hand-painted banners, original artwork by GAL member Fred Carlson, have been highlights of the last several GAL Benefit Auctions. |
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January Williams and Susan Grider Williams (auction nicknames Mr. and Mrs. Finger) used illuminated plastic fingers to make their bidding more outstanding. These enhanced prosthetic digits were a thoughtful gift from GAL member Don Bradley. |
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Todd draws our attention to live Port Orford cedar trees donated by Les Stansell. |
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The Little Man goes home to Healdsburg with Natalie Swango (left) of Luthiers Mercantile (auction name Pen Dropper). Coworker Darlene Eddinger (right) will get to enjoy his company for the next few years too. He’s traveled this great land of ours and seen many changes. Who knows what may adventures may lie in store this time? |
