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PLSO Issue 2 2015 March April

Another successful PLSO Education and Outreach Auction „ Gary Johnston, PLS, PLSO Auction Chair The Oregon Surveyor | Vol. 38, No. 2, 2015 14 PLSO EDUCATION AND OUTREACH AUCTION The 2015 PLSO Education and Outreach Auction was attended by over 200 people during the annual conference. The evening included an exceptional dinner followed by the presentation of PLSO awards, and concluded with the auction. Donations to this year’s auction were furnished by PLSO members and conference vendors. Fifteen items were offered during the oral auction and 58 items were presented during the silent auction. For the fifth consecutive year, Paul Schultz conducted the live auction as auctioneer with the assistance of Rich Martin. They provided an entertaining performance as they inspired competitive bids for everything that was presented. In addition, they conducted a new event called a paddle raise. The proceeds from this effort were designated for the scholarship fund. Total income from the auction was $7,200. Of this total, $2,135 was designated for the scholarship fund, and about $200 for outreach. Undesignated funds will be distributed by the PLSO Board at the April board meeting. All those who donated and participated in this auction are commended for their generous support. Special recognition is given to William Eimstad, Mid-west Chapter, who purchased numerous items including the Buff and Buff transit, for $1,180; and to Dave Malone, Willamette Chapter, who purchased the “Bag-o-Cash” for $750. Some noteworthy donations included: • Weather balloon tracking theodolite. Donated by Tim Kent, Pioneer Chapter. • Seattle Seahawks collector’s silver dollar. Furnished by Virgil Broadwater, Willamette Chapter. • Two nights at a beach home in Pacific City. Furnished by Leonard Rydell, Willamette Chapter. • Two framed and mounted nature prints. Donated by Steve Ness, Mid-west Chapter. • Framed and mounted print of a covered bridge. Donated by Larry Olson, Mid-west Chapter. • Gift basket of items produced around Coos Bay. Donated by John Minor, Southwest Chapter. • Apple iPad mini. Donated by Paul Rydell, Pioneer Chapter. • 1902 Manual of Surveying Instructions. Donated by Peter Olson, Rogue River Chapter. • Guided steelhead fishing trip for two. Donated by Gary Johnston, Willamette Chapter. Auction support was also provided by 13 students from OIT. They helped to receive auction items and set them up for display on Wednesday. On Thursday they helped throughout the day and evening with the exhibition and sale of all items. PLSO owes them special thanks for their excellent assistance. The auction was a memorable event and post conference comments will be evaluated so the conference committee can make program revisions that will enhance participation and results in 2016. ◉


PLSO Issue 2 2015 March April
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