Last night we had our long planned for 2cd Annual PIC Charity Auction Fund-Raiser. It was held at the Plasuwa Country Club in Pembroke, New Hampshire. I don't know yet how much money we raised but I do know we really had a Blast!
This years venue was more conducive to a fun evening. 
It was smaller (seats about 100) and with the tablecloths, candles and flowers it was a very warm and friendly atmosphere! 
There was a very nice Buffet and a Cash Bar. We had several raffles (always popular) even a 50/50...cash draws them in every time!
Terre Brownell of Arrow Auctions was our Auctioneer. Terre 
generously donated his time last year too. The crowd absolutely loves him his banter and wit are completely entertaining and he can nudge an extra dollar out of the tightest of wallets!
We 
had lots of really fun items. The most popular were the Weekend Overnites at Various Hotels and Dining Certificates. There was a whole lot of 
variety to choose from 
Even tickets to the Boston Ballet and The Blue Man Group.
The Signed Red Sox Baseball did very well but the best selling item of the evening was the Personal Chef, Dinner for 8, served in your own home. The dinner was donated
by My Brother a Chef in Maine. The Servers will be the PIC Executive Director and Me (I'm the Board Chair). I was thrilled that it was the highest bid item........ This is the rowdy group that bought us!
There was one stipulation I must vehemently disagree with, they want us to dress as French Maids... Problem??
I AIN'T NO FRENCH MAID
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Joan Mirantz - Joni is a Realtor® with Keeler Family Realtors, a locally owned, Customer Service oriented Firm.
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Joan works in Buyer and Seller Representation with concentrations in the Merrimack Valley Area and towns surrounding Concord NH - the Capital City.
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I'm pretty sure I would make a great french maid!!!! oh wait perhaps not.. well I would at least give it a try it's all for charity isn't it? lol
I'm am glad it all went well Joan!
Looks like it went well....and personally I think you'd look cute in one of those outfits :)
Sally...yes it really did go very well...it was so much fun. Is there anyplace maids wear long black pants?
Congratulations on your successful fund raiser. French maid? Funny, no doubt a man had the idea for that! I think your idea about the t-shirt is a winner, go for it.
Wow, Joan! I'm off the board for a day or two and I return to learn you are entertaining a career change? Are you sure a French maid is a step up? LOL But, in all fairness, the benefits might be a little better... ;)
So glad to hear that your event went so well. The participation and success are a true testament to the organizers and your cause. Congratulations!
Hey Joan -- I know it has been a slow year -- maybe we could raise some money if we wore the french maid costumes to the retreat and served everyone lunch I am sure the tips would be GREAT~ LOL -- I would love to see Jeff's reaction!