The Pioneer December 2013 Vol. 44, No. 4 | Page 9

Reports & articles Thank You UU Community for a Successful 2013 Auction This year’s auction raised $12,600 to support what matters to us: our UU Community. It would be impossible to thank every individual who contributed to the success of this year’s auction but we would like to give a special shout out to: the 23 volunteers who helped set up and decorate, prepared and served the food and wine, checked in and out those who attended the auction, and overall made the evening run smoothly; the members of the UU Jazz Jam who gave us wonderful live entertainment; the many generous members, who donated gift cards and items to the silent auction; to members who contributed the ever-popular dinners, services and events that made the live auction such a success; the artistic talent of Betzi Sylvan who donated a piece of her art work that sparked the bidding war that capped a wonderful evening; and finally, our two engaging and entertaining auctioneers, Bob Barker and Jan Nettler. The best part about the auction is that it will continue to give us gifts over the coming months, when we gather in one another’s homes to share meals, have fun and enjoy opportunities to learn more about other members of our caring community. Thank you everyone. The USNF Auction Team – Claire Bailey, Lisa Britland, Kate Collins, Jane Deihl and Gail Gaustad The Pioneer 9