The Night Sparkles at the Montshire Museum's 2010 Benefit Auction on Friday, May 7. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dozens of unique items, hundreds of your friends and neighbors, and an array of delicious hors d'oeuvres and desserts make this a night to remember.
All proceeds of the Montshire Auction support the Museum's science education programs, which bring the joy of learning and discovery to thousands of children and families across Vermont and New Hampshire each year.
A complete catalog of this year's auction items is available, by section, for download in .pdf format. If you would like to place a bid but cannot attend, please call 802-649-2200, ext. 225, and we would be happy to bid for you.
Live Auction Raffle
Raffle entries are $50 each and benefit the Museum. Choose from the following items:
- Three-stone diamond pendant necklace
- Boston Sports Package including two tickets to home games:
- Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, Bruins, Revolution
- A year of movies for two at the Nugget Theaters, Hanover
A raffle winner will be drawn on Auction night, at the beginning of the Live Auction. If your name is drawn, the item you have selected will be taken out of the Live Auction and set aside for you. You do not need to be present to win. Read more about this year's raffle items on the 2010 Auction Raffle Items page.
Fund a Need
Fund a Need is a special component of the Auction that allows you to support a specific program at the Montshire at a level that is right for you. This year, look for options in both the Silent and Live Auctions.
Leadership Volunteers
We wish to thank the many dedicated volunteers whose creativity, enthusiasm, and leadership make this event a success.
Auction Co-Chairs
Keri Craft
Justine Fahey
Steering Committee
Deb Ashton
Jane Boon
Jennifer Brown
Keri Craft
Karen DuBois
Justine Fahey
Frieda Meehan
Laura Perras
Trina Presland-Byrne
Gail Rickards
Jen Thomas
Alice Williams
Sponsorships
Jennifer Brown, Co-Chair
Keri Craft, Co-Chair
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Acquisitions Committee
Jane Boon, Co-Chair
Loretta Dewey
Karen DuBois
Mariruth Galbraith
Tracy Haines
Kathy Harvard
Julia Healy
Connie Loescher
Margaret Lukovits
Jennifer MacCullough
Katie Madden
Karen Marks
Frieda Meehan, Co-Chair
Susan Morhun
Mary Beth Pinard
Leslie Potter
Jona Roberts
Colleen Rozzi
Michele Sacerdote
Susan Simmers
Janet Simmons
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Decorations and Catering
Deb Ashton, Co-Chair
Rose Knaus
Laura Perras, Co-Chair
Morgan Perrone
Jen Thomas, Co-Chair
Reservations Team
Karen DuBois
Stephanie McCaull
Colleen Rozzi
Michele Sacerdote
Art
Trina Presland-Byrne, Co-Chair
Gail Rickards, Co-Chair
Silent Auction Displays
Lauren Adams
Jennifer MacCullough
Alice Williams, Chair
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Donors Make It Possible
The Auction would not be possible without the support of the businesses and individuals who donate items to benefit the Museum. Each donor is recognized in the catalog and in the Valley News, and we cannot thank them enough. To donate an item, contact us at auction@montshire.org.
Tax deductibility
Items donated to the Montshire Auction are tax-deductible according to the tax basis (not the fair market value). In general, if the total charitable deduction claimed for non-cash property exceeds $500, the taxpayer must file IRS Form 8283. For property valued at more than $5,000, a written appraisal may be required.
For items and services purchased at the Auction, any amount paid that exceeds the fair market value may be tax-deductible. Reservation fees and raffle tickets are not tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for more details or advice.
