VVSA Chinese and Silent Auction Information

Hello!  We are proud to announce the VVSA Chinese and Silent Auction Page.

Incorporated in 1986, Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society is a non-profit organization. We are adult & children volunteers who care deeply about animals and our community. The cornerstone of our efforts is to educate and promote the importance of spay/neuter and responsible and humane treatment of animals. VVSA produces a weekly television show,“FOR THE ANIMALS” that can be seen on VT public access channels or by viewing episodes on our website:  vvsahs.org.

Our donors have contributed a plethora of exciting prizes this year so we have decided to do things differently than in the past.  For the bulk of the prizes we will be running a “Chinese auction.”  This is similar to a raffle, however, instead of there being one “hat” to draw out of, each prize gets its own “hat.”  Essentially, participants can buy as many raffle tickets as they wish and choose which prizes they want those tickets to go towards, and how many tickets they want to put towards each prize.

For our bigger prizes, however, we will continue to do a silent auction.  The prizes have been divided on this page by category so you are aware of what we will be offering.  The silent auction prizes will have their own category and you are welcome to either email us with bids or leave bids for the items in the comments under the Silent Auction heading.

The auctions will be held at Melaza in Woodstock, Vermont on Sunday, December 12 during brunch.  More information on the brunch menu and details about the auctions will be forthcoming.

If you would like to make a bid on any of the silent auction items, please email your bid to Sue Skaskiw at the following address: vvsahssilentauction@gmail.com.  Please include the item number in the subject line.  Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have and thank you for your support!

Silent Auction Items

• Item #S1: Dead River Company - 150 gallons of fuel oil. Valued at approximately $425.00 based on fluctuating oil prices.
  Starting Bid: $200.00 (increments of $20.00)
• Item #S2: Freelancer Video Production certificate for 1 Photomontage DVD.  Valued at $450.00.
  Starting Bid: $200.00 (increments of $20.00).
• Item #S3: Two New Patients Exams from Randy Schaetzke, D.C., D.I.B.A.K. Each is valued at $285.00.  We will take the top two bidders.
  Starting Bid: $125.00 (each)
• Item #S4: Five hours of Labor by Green Mountain Property Care in Quechee.  Valued at $200.00.
  Starting Bid: $100.00 (increments of $10.00).
• Item #S5: Restore Teeth to Natural Whiteness from Beautiful Smile Enhancement.  Valued at $149.00
  Starting Bid: $75.00 (increments of $10.00).
• Item #S6: One  hour massage in-home from PJs Massage Therapy, LMT in Norwich.  Valued at $135.00.
  Starting Bid: $60.00 (increments of $10.00)
• Item #S7: Music Entertainment courtesy of Yellow House Media.  Valued at $250.00.
  Starting Bid: $125.00 (increments of $10.00)
  
• Item #S8: Gift Certificate for one year of free tune-ups from Henderson’s Skis and Snowboards in Quechee.  Valued at $139.00.
  Starting Bid: $75.00. (increments of $10.00).
• Item #S9: Two All-Day Lift Tickets to Suicide Six from The Woodstock Inn & Resort. Valued at $120.00.
  Starting Bid: $60.00 (increments of $10.00).
• Item #S10: Two Adult Lift Tickets to Okemo – Good for any day of the week, but not holidays.Valued at $148.00.
  Starting Bid: $75.00 (increments of $10.00).
• Item #S11: Two night stay in One-Bedroom Suite at Jackson Gore Inn at Okemo, and two one-day lift tickets (cannot be redeemed during holiday periods during ski season).  Valued at $1,563.28.
  Starting Bid: $700.00 (increments of $25.00).
• Item #S12: One night stay at The Jackson House Inn at Woodstock. Valued at $100.00
  Starting Bid: $50.00 (increments of $10.00).
• Item #S13: One round of golf for Two at the Quechee Club. Valued at $250.00.
  Starting Bid: $125.00 (increments of $10.00)
• Item #S14: $100.00 Gift Card to the Woodstock Inn & Resort.
  Starting Bid: $50.00 (increments at $10.00).
• Item #S15: One night stay at the Ardmore Inn in Woodstock.  Can be used Sunday through Thursday or towards  a two-night weekend stay.  Valued at $205.00.
  Starting Bid: $75.00. (increments of $10.00).
• Item #S16: One night stay at the Charleston House in Woodstock.  Valued at $135.00. Two available.
  Starting Bid: $75.00. (increments of $10.00).
• Item #S17: Brunch for Ten People at Shepard’s Pie on the Green in Quechee. Valued at $300.00.
  Starting Bid: $150.00 (increments of $10.00).
• Item #S18: Sherpa’s Pet Trading Company Large Black Sherpa Bag.  Valued at $100.00.
  Starting Bid: $45.00. (increments of $10.00).
• Item #S19: Anichini Pine and Khaki Scarf.  Valued at $115.00.
  Starting Bid: $50.00. (increments of $10.00).
• Item #S20: Signed Stephen Huneck T-Shirt (“United We Stand”) & Good Dog Bad Dog Bandana.  Valued at $250.00.
  Starting Bid: $100.00. (increments of $10.00).
• Item #S21: Framed Stephen Huneck “Networking” Portrait. Valued at $250.00.
  Starting Bid: $150.00.  (increments of $20.00).
• Item #S22: Print of Mary & Lawrence’s Porch View.  Valued at $100.00.
  Starting Bid: $50.00. (increments of $10.00)
• Item #S23: Internationally Known Cut Paper Artist from Poland, Sue Throckmorton small framed artwork.  Valued at $100.00.
  Starting Bid: $50.00. (increments of $5.00).
• Item #S24: Butternut Bowl turned by local artist John Donaldson.  Valued at $250.00.
  Starting Bid: $125.00. (increments of $10.00).

Auction Items – Labor and Services

• Item #L1: Gift Certificate to Ken’s Barber Shop in Randolph, VT (Value of $15.00).
  
• Item #L2: $50.00 Gift Certificate towards a tattoo with Meredith at Shady Lady Tattoos.
  
• Item #L3: One Office Visit (cat or dog) to the Kedron Valley Veterinary Clinic. Two certificates, we will take the top two bidders.
  
• Item #L4: Two Gift Certificates for Grooming at Canine to Five in Rutland, each valued at $50.00.  We will take the top two bidders.
  
• Item #L5: Two hours of Labor from Dave’s Plumbing and Handyman Services in Quechee.  Valued at $130.00.
  
• Item #L6: One haircut w/ purchase of massage at Strong House Spa.  Valued at $47.00.
  
• Item #L7: One hour of dog training or evaluation session at Monroe’s K9 Academy. Valued at $45.00. Two available, will take top two bidders.
  
• Item #L8: Gift Certificate for one healing session at Heron Brook Haven.  Valued at $60.00.
  
• Item #L9: Pet Portrait session (prints not included) with Photographer Julie Ireland, Hartland, VT.  Valued at $150.00.
  
• Item #L10: One Women’s Haircut at Greg’s Hair Salon.  Valued at $20.00.
  
• Item #L11: One Men’s Haircut at Greg’s Hair Salon.  Valued at $13.00.
  
• Item #L12: $50.00 off cat or dog spay/neuter from Woodstock Animal Care.
  
  

Auction Items – Gift Cards for Retail

• Item #R1: Gift Certificate to Board & Basket for $25.00.
  
• Item #R2: Gift Card to Lebanon Pet and Aquarium for $25.00.
  
• Item #R3: $10.00 Gift Card to Rivendell Books in Montpelier.
  
• Item #R4: $25.00 Gift Card to Rob’s Pet Connection in South Barre.
  
• Item #R5: $30.00 Gift Certificate to Valley Flower Company in White River Junction.
  
• Item #R6: $25.00 Gift Card to Copy World in Barre.
  
• Item #R7: Large Bag of Paint Supplies from Arroworthy in Quechee. Valued at $50.00.
  
• Item #R8: $25.00 Gift Box Certificate from Clover Leaf Jewelry.
  
• Item #R9: $20.00 Gift Certificate to Shiretown Books.
  
• Item #R10: $25.00 Gift Certificate to Friends & Company in Windsor.
  
• Item #R11: $10.00 Gift Certificate to Vermont Bead Studio.
  
• Item #R12: Bridgewater Thrift Store.  10 Items of Clothing.  Valued at up to $50.00.
  
• Item #R13: $10.00 Gift Certificate to Valley Music & Video.
  
• Item #R14: $20.00 Gift Card to Buch Spieler Music Store in Montpelier.
  
  

Auction Items – Gift Cards for Activities/Travel

• Item #T1: 3 month Gym Membership to Woodstock Recreation Center. Valued at $100.00.
  
• Item #T2: 2 hours of Family Fun at Forrest Bs in White River Junction (Pool, Ping Pong, Chess, Checkers).  Limited to four people.
  
• Item #T3: $75.00 Gift Certificate from Braeside Motel, towards accommodations.
  
• Item #T4: $75.00 Gift Certificate to The Woodstocker Inn.
  
  

Auction Items – Gift Cards for Restaurants/Food

• Item #F1: Gift Card to Woodstock Farmer’s Market for $50.00.  Two Cards, we will take the top two bidders.
  
• Item #F2: Gift Certificate to Bentley’s Restaurant for $25.00.
  
• Item #F3: Two gift certificates from Randolph Village Pizza, each for one large pizza item.
  
• Item #F4: Two 12-packs of Coke or Pepsi from Bob’s M&M Beverage.
  
• Item #F5: $25.00 Gift Card to The Skinny Pancake (Crepes) in Burlington or Montpelier.
  
• Item #F6: $10.00 Gift Card to Price Chopper Supermarkets.
  
• Item #F7: Collection of Gift Certificates for various items at McDonalds.  Valued at $66.00.
  
• Item #F8: $25.00 Samosaman Natural Foods in Montpelier.
• Item #F9: Classic Sugar Cookie and Lemon Poppy Mix from Mark’s Mid-Town Deli in White River Junction.  Valued at $24.00.
  
• Item #F10: $30.00 Gift Certificate to 5 Olde Tavern & Grille in South Royalton.
  
• Item #F11: $ 25.00 Gift Certificate to Grill ‘n Chill in Randolph.
  
• Item #F12: $25.00 Gift Certificate to Stearns Quality Produce in White River Junction.
  
• Item #F13: One Large Cheese Pizza from C&S Pizza in White River Junction. Valued at $11.45.
  
• Item #F14: $30.00 Gift Certificate to AJ’s Restaurant in White River Junction (does not cover alcoholic beverages).
  
• Item #F15: $10.00 Gift Certificate to China Station Restaurant in West Lebanon, NH.
  
  

Auction Items – Miscellaneous Items

• Item #M1: Copy of More Than Petticoats: Remarkable Vermont Women, by Deborah Clifford, from Cover to Cover in Randolph, VT.
  
• Item #M2: $50.00 U.S. Savings Bond from Randolph National Bank.
  
• Item #M3: Anichini Bath Mitt.  Valued at $8.00.
  
• Item #M4: Cat Lamp from Brambles in Hanover, NH.  Valued at $25.00.
  
• Item #M5: J. MTSA Collection Porcelain Doll.  Valued at $30.00.
  
• Item #M6: Gift basket including: Small Orange, Red and Green throw rug; 8 oz. bottle of Maple Syrup; bottle of Drew’s Sesame Orange dressing/marinade; jar of Drew’s Organic Salsa; Jar of Raspberry Jam; Balsam Hot Pad, Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Wash and Lotion with loofah, two heart coat hangers.  Valued at $50.00.
  
• Item #M7: Cat basket including: cat treats; Santa Claus homemade cat bed, food and water dish, and more. Valued at $50.00.
  
• Item #M8: Boyds Collection Collectable Santa Bear “Tasha B. Frostbeary” Limited Edition 1999. Valued at $80.00.
  
• Item #M9: 24 oz of dark brown alpaca carded fiber from a Suri Alpaca named Caracasa at Barron Hill Alpacas.  Valued at $108.00.
  
• Item #M10: 20 oz of light brown alpaca hair from a Huacaya Alpaca named Sasha at Barron Hill Alpacas.  Valued at $90.00.
  
• Item #M11: Basket #7.  Dog Collar and 300 Rawhide munchy sticks.  Valued at $32.00. Two available, top two bidders will be picked.
  
• Item #M12: Basket #8.  Includes: Blue leash and collar, black leash, 300 Rawhide Chew Sticks.  Valued at $32.00.
  
• Item #M13: Basket #1.  Includes: Pedi Paws Nail trimmer, Peanut Butter Bones, Two Collars, One leash, Hydro-Cortisone Shampoo, Doozie Dog Toy, 100pc Raw Hide Bones, Pack of Dog Chews, Ball, Dog Harness and Cesar Bistro Meal.  Valued at $55.00.
  
• Item #M14: Basket #2.  Includes: Warren Automatic Dog Leash 16′, Peanut Butter Dog Treats, 2 packs 100pc Raw Hide Sticks, Pack of Rawhide Chew Bones, Doozie Dog Toy, Nylon Tuff Dental Care Bone, Hydro Cortisone Shampoo, Plant Dog Sport Toy, Purple Dog Collar 16”-24”, Doggie Rope, Harness and a Ball.  Valued at $50.00.
  
• Item #M15: Basket #6.  Includes: Tropiclean Natural Shampoo, Rawhide Munchy Sticks (100pc), Large Dog Collar, Black Dog Leash, Assorted Chew Toys, Dingo Dog Chews and a Cesar Bistro Meal.  Valued at $25.00.
  
• Item #M16: Basket #5.  Includes: 3 Pounce Treats, Hydro Cortisone Shampoo, 4 Cat Nip Toys, 2 Bags of Cat Nip, Scooper, Whiskas and Friskies, Two Bowls and Spay and Neuter License Plate Frame.  Valued at $25.00.
  
• Item #M17: Pet Saver Lifejacket (extra small – for pets up to 18 lbs.). Valued at $20.49.
  
• Item #M18: Basket #4.  Includes: Doggie Sweatshirt, Poly 15′ tie out, Wild Berry Foaming Shampoo, 3 Bowls, Rawhide Munchy Sticks, Cloth Doggie pack, Leash, Collar and Pink Butterfly Harness. Valued at $50.00.
  
• Item #M19: Officially Licensed San Francisco Giants Leash, Collar & ID Tag Set.  Valued at $27.49.
  
• Item #M20: Officially Licensed New York Mets Leash, Collar & ID Tag Set.  Valued at $20.99.
  
• Item #M21: Lexan Travel Mug from Main Street Kitchens in Hanover, NH. Valued at $11.00.