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1. Angie Pigue wrote:

Auction is May 3rd starting at 6:00p.m.

Here are the committee leaders:
Auction Items: Grace Shoemaker
Food: Brad Butler
Media: John Harrison
Decorations: Tammye Durham
Auction Checkout: Billy Proctor & Judy Murray
Bid Sheets: Angie Pigue

March 17, 2008 @ 3:02 PM

2. Cindy Klatt wrote:

I'll contact:

Holiday Inn University of Memphis
Shula's Restaurant, Naples, FL
Crowne Plaza, Ft. Myers, FL

Thanks,

Cindy

March 17, 2008 @ 3:49 PM

3. Denise Blassingame wrote:

THANK YOU Angie!!! For getting us together.

March 17, 2008 @ 8:54 PM

4. Grace Shoemaker wrote:

I will contact William Sanoma and Great Neck Tools. My contact for the Clipper Magazine has gone to Mayo Clinic and will return until Saturday March 22.

March 19, 2008 @ 7:49 PM

5. Grace Shoemaker wrote:

Hello everybody! I have collected several money making items. I feel God empowering me, as I work on this Auction. Thank's for the warm welcome into the group.

March 24, 2008 @ 9:43 AM

6. Angie Pigue wrote:

Thanks for the responses received regarding auction contacts. Here's a list of what has been sent in to date:
Rob Goudy - Cake Lady Bakery
Billy Proctor - Heavenly Sunshine
Lee Bradley - Cowboy Corner
Saturn of Germantown
Wilson Hotel Management
Brad Thompson
Tommy Cox
Mark/Donna Berry - Monkey Business
Cindy Klatt - Holiday Inn Univ of Memphis
Shula's Restaurant, Naples, FL
Crowne Plaza, Ft. Myers, FL
Grace Shoemaker - Williams-Sonoma
Great Neck Tools
Angie Pigue - Memphis Pink Palace
Memphis Zoo
Memphis Botanic Garden
Rancho Grande
Memphis Pizza Cafe
Raleigh Tire in Olive Branch
Memphis National Golf Club
Denise Blassingame - Quality Landscape
Jim Kogler
Miss. State Items
Brad Butler - River Kings
Newk's
McAlister's
Beef O'Brady's

Please continue to submit entries to this blog with any other businesses you plan to contact.
It's time to get the ball rolling in order to have the 'BEST AUCTION YET'!

March 24, 2008 @ 2:56 PM

7. Grace Shoemaker wrote:

I would like to spend a day calling on businesses. Please start contacting your prospects and let us know who you have contacted and the results. If there is someone you would like me to visit let me know. I got a $340 gift certificate from a Dentist in Collierville and I have collected several sets of tools from Great Neck. We have about one month left to get our items together. Let's roll!!!!

March 25, 2008 @ 9:57 PM

8. Susan Scott wrote:

I will start in Hernando...Old Venice, Docs, The Blue Olive, Itty Bitty and Janie Rose (gift shops). I can also go to Wilson Perry Day Spa in Southaven if no one else is planning to.

March 27, 2008 @ 9:47 AM

9. Grace Shoemaker wrote:

Great Job Susan! Thank you.

March 29, 2008 @ 11:54 AM

10. Angie Pigue wrote:

Auction Donation forms need to be turned in by April 28th to Angie Pigue, Grace Shoemaker, Sandi Short or Denise Blassingame. This is necessary so that we can have all the bid sheets completed by May 3rd.

Thanks.

April 8, 2008 @ 7:49 AM

11. Denise Blassingame wrote:

I will contact the follwing too: The Grove Coffee Shop, Suzanne Talbot for her carrot cake, Frances Mize for her banana pudding, Andrea Hamilton, Tri County Co-Op, Beloved Pottery and Dorothy K's

Even if a company doesn't have a product that they could donate, they can purchase an item and that would be sponsored by them.

April 9, 2008 @ 5:42 PM

12. susan brame wrote:

Rachel is donating Garth Brooks "The Limited Series" 6 discs set and I will contact The Levee Shack in Tunica for a gift item.

April 9, 2008 @ 9:06 PM

13. Susan Scott wrote:

Today I received a "scripture" t shirt from The Blue Olive gift shop, a chalk mat/placemat from Itty Bitty, a large birdhouse from Dorothy K's. (Denise I was talking to Tracy about another matter and was able to get the donation at the same time)!

I have contacted Wilson Perry Day Spa and Old Venice but have not gotten anything yet.

Tomorrow I will contact Mesquite Chophouse.

April 10, 2008 @ 5:28 PM

14. Susan Scott wrote:

Susan will contact First Security Bank in Hernando for a savings bond

April 11, 2008 @ 11:51 AM

15. Susan Scott wrote:

Wilson Perry Day spa donated "The Sweet Escape" spa package which includes 1/2hr facial, 1/2hr massage, spa pedicure, manicure and lunch!

Kudzu Playhouse donated a 2008 season ticket.

First Security Bank donated a $25 savings bond.

This week my sister will contact Curves for us.

April 13, 2008 @ 7:45 PM

16. Angie Pigue wrote:

Memphis National Golf Club donated (2) rounds of golf for four with carts.

Memphis Zoo donated 4 general admission passes.

The Dixon Gallery donated 4 general admission tickets.

T.J. and Cindy Cates donated 2 boxes of 8oz. ribeyes.

Remember the 12:15 meeting after church on Sunday (room 3203 FLC) to share information and to turn in donation forms or items that you already have.

April 14, 2008 @ 10:00 AM

17. Brad Butler wrote:

I've got an autographed copy of "A Full House of Growing Pains" by Barbara Cameron and an autographed copy of the yet to be released "Still Growing" by Kirk Cameron. Think the Kirk book might fetch some money at the live auction??

April 15, 2008 @ 2:30 PM

18. Susan Scott wrote:

Correction: First Security Bank donated two $50 savings bonds not a $25!

Curves in Horn Lake donated a free one month membership.

Does anyone have a contact at DAC or the YMCA?

April 16, 2008 @ 9:51 AM

19. Brad Butler wrote:

We always get something really good from DAC....Who has been our contact there in the past?

April 16, 2008 @ 10:41 AM

20. Cindy Klatt wrote:

I have four brunch tickets donated by the Holiday Inn University of Memphis.

April 16, 2008 @ 10:54 AM

21. Angie Pigue wrote:

Beth McCammon has brought in something for DAC in the past.

I have (3) cards good for a free large pizza at Memphis Pizza Cafe.

April 16, 2008 @ 2:46 PM

22. Judy Murray wrote:

I have donation from Sunsation Tanning,Evans Resturant gift cert. , 2 $50.00 gift cert. from my Olympus rep.
Carpet cleaning from Serv Pro

April 16, 2008 @ 9:05 PM

23. Grace Shoemaker wrote:

I have gone to Wedgewood Golfers Club, Cherokee Golfers Club,Lowes,and Curves in Hernando. I am going to Desoto Honda today.

April 21, 2008 @ 7:51 AM

24. Angie Pigue wrote:

We need fillers for baskets that will be made up for the auction. For a woman's basket: lotions, makeup, candy, gift certificates, etc.. For a man's basket: work gloves, gift certificates, candy, etc.

April 21, 2008 @ 9:00 PM

25. Angie Pigue wrote:

I got a golf lesson donated by Beth Harrelson, one of the teaching pros at Memphis National Golf Club in Collierville.

April 21, 2008 @ 9:17 PM

26. Brad Butler wrote:

We got a DVD home projection system, 2 flat screen portable DVD players, a DVD camera, movie popcorn popper, RiverKings autographed jersey, 2 designer handbags in hand yesterday. More coming today and I'm getting pumped!!!!!

April 22, 2008 @ 7:35 AM

27. Vickie and Lee Bradley wrote:

Lee has (in hand) three oil changes from Saturn of Germantown; a week's stay at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Orlando, Florida; a dental bleaching from Tommy Cox; a gift certificate from Brad Thompson Chiropractic. He is waiting to hear back from Folks Folly. Cowboy Corner turned him down.

I am donating two "Hot Cha Cha" Baskets, each consisting of a jar of homemade salsa, armadillo eggs, mini jalapeno muffins, firecrackers, and chips. I will also have some type of serving dish in each basket.

I am also donating a Coconut Dream Cake and a "Bagel Basket" consisting of several bagel spreads and bagels.

Love to all! Vickie

April 22, 2008 @ 7:55 AM

28. Vickie Bradley wrote:

Lee has also secured two Piano tunings from Flippin Piano Service valued at $125 each.

April 22, 2008 @ 2:38 PM

29. Jenny Piacentini wrote:

I am listing everywhere I went today, even if they said no, so we aren't all going to the same places several times.

Glossy Nails - no
Education Station - $10 gift certificate
Headliners - calling me back
Mud Monkey Pottery - left name and number
Krosstown Kleaners - 2 $50 gift certificates
Just Hair - no
Tangles - left name and number
Wholesale Nutrition - Renew Life First Cleanse and CleanseSmart (valued at $46)
Amy's Nails - no
Guy's Formalwear - left name and number
Brown Baguette - left name and number. She will probably do something. I bought my wedding cake from her.
Hank of Yarn - cashmere scarf kit ($60)
Bath Junkie - left name and number
BA Framer - no

Also... I was suppose to call a Joe's Carpet Cleaning. I didn't see it listed on yellowpages.com. Is that is Southaven? Did I get the name wrong?

April 22, 2008 @ 3:00 PM

30. Susan Scott wrote:

Today I got a $50 savings bond from Ken Purvis at Renassant bank.

DeSoto bank said they would do something.

Bank Plus and Community banks in Hernando are pending.

Left name and voice mail with Hernando Space Quest (laser tag).

Have put in a request with Stroud photography.

Pink Zinnia said they would do something.

Old Venice...spoke with Mike Blankenship, sounded promising but nothing in hand yet.

This may sound crazy, but does anyone know someone from pest control??? This is the time of year spiders etc come out and alot of people are getting their houses sprayed for bugs. If not, I can call North MS pest control I have used them before but don't really know anyone.

We done so much this week and it's only Tuesday!

April 22, 2008 @ 8:22 PM

31. Angie Pigue wrote:

Jenny, Susan, Vickie....YOU ROCK!!!

Pulled out last year's donation form for Joe's Carpet Cleaning. The contact name was Joe Moore in Horn Lake (901.581.8242). Donated one room and hallway cleaned and deodorized.

As you can see by the time of this post, I'm starting to wake up in the middle of the night remembering what I was supposed to check on before I went to bed.

April 23, 2008 @ 2:13 AM

32. Jenny Piacentini wrote:

Thanks. I will call or go by today for Joe's Carpet Cleaning. Also, I can help with decorations. I am good at following instructions. I am just not good at being the creative one. Let me know what I can do to help with that.

April 23, 2008 @ 6:25 AM

33. Beth McCammon wrote:

My parents have donated their home in Hot Springs Village, Hot Springs, AR for one week-end.

I have put a call into the manager at the DAC. Still waiting on call back.

Items that will be donated:
2 black iron bar stools
1 Throw rug

April 23, 2008 @ 11:42 AM

34. Beth McCammon wrote:

Just spoke with DAC. They are willing to donate a few memberships. Will pick them up this Friday.

April 23, 2008 @ 2:28 PM

35. Susan Scott wrote:

Brad, Can we take a portable DVD player on the mission trip? I may just have to bid on one! Seriously, do they have tv and cell phone service where we are going? (Sorry if this is a stupid question).

April 23, 2008 @ 7:15 PM

36. Angie Pigue wrote:

Got (2) oil change and tire rotations from Raleigh Tire yesterday and (2) gift certificates for cakes from City Bakery this morning.

April 24, 2008 @ 8:08 AM

37. Jenny Piacentini wrote:

Brown Baguette is donating a gift certificate. I will pickup tomorrow.

Steve and I are donating a digital photo frame. We received two last year for Christmas from our parents. Neither one has been opened so we will bring one by the church this weekend.

Left message for Joe's Carpet Cleaning.

April 24, 2008 @ 8:28 AM

38. Steve Piacentini wrote:

I should be getting two basketballs signed by Coach Calipari and a football signed by Coach West. The balls are on their way to the Memphis Athelitc Dept right now.

Bruce France has donated a free pressure washing for a home from his company.

I am waiting on the final details for some more sports memorabilia. One of the things in the works is a package to a Cardinals game. I hope this will include a combination of hotel and/or dinner. I maybe able to get a package for the Braves, it is farther than St. Louis, should I pursue?

April 24, 2008 @ 10:43 AM

39. Vickie and Lee Bradley wrote:

Lee has two $25 gift certificates from Fins and Feathers. He is still waiting to hear back from Folks Folly. Lee is also getting something? from Dr. Gilbert (dentist).

Lee said Brad Thompson needs to talk to Denise about his donation. Is Denise contacting Janet Mote? Lee seems to think she is.

Jo Smith is donating a sandwich spread basket with homemade pimento cheese spread; homemade California chicken salad; with spreading knives, crackers, croissants with accessories.

April 24, 2008 @ 12:42 PM

40. Angie Pigue wrote:

Steve - I say go for the Braves also.

April 24, 2008 @ 1:34 PM

41. Sandi Short wrote:

Donations
Bob Dominguez
2 Nascar clocks @ 89.95 each
2 Nascar 1/24 Diecast Cars(Dale Jr) @$85.00 each
2 Nascar1/24 Diecast Car(Jeff Gordan) @$85.00 each
3 Snap on Trucks @ $7.00 each
2 Dale Earnhardt Sr Collector Knife @39.95 each
1 Nascar 1/24 Diecast Car Keven Harvick 2001 rookie of the year @89.95
1 Nascar Jimmy Johnson raced win car April 28 2002 $89.95

1 Mini 100cc dirt bike @$795.00

Condo on Lake Hamilton in Hot springs Ark. 3 days Adults only. Valued @ $650.00

Jim Kogler
Sand blasting and paint job ie: patio furniture or BBQ grill Value $400.00

working on Jim Hamilton
Toby Hamilton
Cabello's
Bob Bramlett

April 25, 2008 @ 10:13 AM

42. Angie Pigue wrote:

Okay gang, here's your friendly reminder:

Please turn in all AUCTION DONATION FORMS and small items (fits in the backseat of your car) this Sunday at the Information Center. Sandi Short, Grace Shoemaker or Angie Pigue will be on hand to take those. Grace and Denise Blassingame will need to spend time on Monday going over the forms to determine if we can group some items and makeup 'basket deals'. Angie will start working on the bid sheets on Monday also.

Large items need to be delivered to the church on Saturday morning, May 3rd between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.

On Saturday (3rd) we will need VOLUNTEERS in the FLC at 10:00 a.m. for setup and decorating. Tables will be setup for auction items and for dining. We will be covering the tables, putting out items and bid sheets and preparing floral arrangements for the dining tables.

Continue to PRAY...PRAY...PRAY

April 25, 2008 @ 11:10 AM

43. b2 wrote:

Susan, You can definitely take the DVD player. Bid away! Steve, GO BRAVES!! Get that package! I hit the jackpot with hotels today... I got:
2 night weekend stay at Holiday Inn Select Downtown Memphis – (I have 2 of these)

2 night weekend stay with breakfast at Residence Inn Downtown Memphis

2 night weekend stay at Courtyard by Marriott Collierville at the Avenue Crossing

2 night weekend stay with breakfast at Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Vanderbilt

2 night weekend stay at the Doubletree Downtown Nashville

2 night weekend stay at Capitol Hill Suites in Washington, DC

2 night weekend stay at Holiday Inn Patriots Point, Charleston, SC

2 night weekend stay at Radisson University Orlando, FL

2 night weekend stay in Presidential Jacuzzi Suite with breakfast buffet for 2 at Courtyard by Marriott, Houston, TX

2 night weekend stay at Aladdin Downtown Hotel and Spa, Kansas City, MO



And a week stay at Eden Isle condo in Heber Springs located across from Red Apple Inn, championship golf course and just minutes to Greer’s Ferry Lake – 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 8

BIG BIG thanks to Brenda and David Napier!

April 25, 2008 @ 12:48 PM

44. Sandi Short wrote:

Bob Bramlett " The Landcare Group, Inc."
$100.00 Gift Certificate ie: landscaping

April 25, 2008 @ 2:17 PM

45. Denise Blassingame wrote:

Oh my gosh!!!! Ya'll have a done a fantastic job! YOU ARE ALL AWESOME! I haven't been able to get to my computer this week, due a crazy thing I did..had my den and kitchen ceilings scraped...what a mess. Anyway, this is great. Everyone has been so busy. GREAT JOB.

Beloved Pottery is donating an item.

Joe Fox, and two others are donating a duck hunting trip for 2 which will include a nice dinner and overnight stay.

Michelle Wenger, Greg Jenkins and Tracey Malone are donating an evening of entertainment, excluding the month of December.

Don Pounds is getting us a Heart Scan from Baptist Desoto hospital.

Contacted Art Tatum about a day of construction, haven't heard for sure yet.

Quality Nursery is donating $500 gift certificate

Andrea Hamilton hasn't responded yet.

Karon Edwards is donating a year's tuition at GRUMC Day School.

Cake Lady is donating cakes for children's birthdays (use in kids baskets).

Kim Weeden hasn't let me know for sure about limo ride, but I feel sure they will. Also asked her if their group would faux finish a room and if Rick would get us somethings from Williams Sonoma.

Terry Malone is donating 2 DVD photo compilations of 100 pictures. (no guitar lessons)

Jana and Terry Smith will donate something from his LP gas store.

Frances Mize will be out of town...no banana pudding.

I just can't call Suzanne Talbot, as she is spending so much time taking care of her mother.

I will call Carol Cox and Carol Wenzler about baking something and Tri County for gift certificate.

Steve, you have done a great job. There will be lots of bids on those sporting items...Go for the Braves too!

Lee, we should have written a letter to Brett Farve for an item. I have called Brad Thompson, he will call me back.

Susan S. and Jenny---you are the auction queens!!!! Susan, if you haven't gone by Super Suppers, I will.

I still have to run by Grove Coffee Shop, Fire N Stone, Italia and Honeybaked Ham store.

Sandi, Mary Jean, Judy, Brad, Lee, Lee, Rob, Mark and John....you might want to prepare for having your heads shaved! heeeheee

April 25, 2008 @ 5:45 PM

46. Susan Scott wrote:

Oh my gosh! I can't wait to come and shop!! Do ya'll take credit cards??(Just kidding).
Denise I have not been to Souper Suppers.
I do have:
1. DeAngelo Williams Heisman stock car
2. Peyton Manning Bobble Head
3.Pink Zinnia donated a purse and small cosmetic bag (Vera Bradley)
4. Desoto Bank Two $100 savings bonds
5. Old Venice $25 gift certificate
6. Janie Rose $25 gift certificate
7. Beauty Control enough stuff for atleast one spa basket maybe two.
8. Hernando Space Quest $25 gift certificate

April 25, 2008 @ 6:17 PM

47. b2 wrote:

THIS IS AMAZING!!!!! I"m so pumped. We just have to get people there. McAllister's is bringing food for 350. Lets hope we don't have enough!!

David Parker/Nicole Monroe--donating something...will know tomorrow....

April 26, 2008 @ 11:04 AM

48. b2 wrote:

Ok, just talked to Marcie Knoll at Willow and she has collected:
1) John Ortberg pack 3-4 autographed books and 1 autographed audio book (it all goes back in the box)
2) 5 autographed copies of Nice Girls Don't Change the World by Lynne Hybels
3) 1 autographed copy of Cold Tangerines by Shauna Niequist
4) 1 large art piece (by Marcie)
5) 8-10 smaller art pieces (all by Marcie)
6) 1 glass framed piece (again my Marcie)
WOW!!!!!! it is coming together!

April 26, 2008 @ 1:20 PM

49. Marcie Knoll wrote:

Hello family at Getwell Road!
I'm sooo excited about the auction, and the trip coming up... I know God is going to show up in AMAZING ways!!
I want so badly to be there, but I do commit to pray, and get your Northern brothers and sisters to pray about this as well... I am with you in spirit~
Hang on, because this is going to be quite a ride!!
Blessings upon blessings, and can't wait to see all of you again! (Hmmmmm.... maybe I could get Oprah to donate something????)
love, Marcie

April 26, 2008 @ 2:05 PM

50. b2 wrote:

NO OPRAH!!!!

Just got a house in Beaver Creek/Arrowhead for a week. Can be used any time during ski season. its ski in---ski out!! WOO HOO!!

April 26, 2008 @ 3:36 PM

51. b2 wrote:

Ok sorry to keep filling this up...Just talked to Gary Browning...They are cooking Boston Butts right now and will have at least 40 at church tomorrrow. We can sell them for $30 each and will make $15 for every butt we sell. I'll announce it in worship and people can go by the information center to settle up. If you can pitch in a hand to help that would be great!
b2

April 26, 2008 @ 4:18 PM

52. Marcie Knoll wrote:

...just kidding about the Oprah thing!!

~wondering what the heck is a Boston Butt? Gotta be a southern thing, I'll bet...

Blessings, mk

April 27, 2008 @ 9:19 AM

53. Steve Piacentini wrote:

Just confirmed a pair of Cardinal tickets for the weekend series of 5/30, 5/31/, 6/1 against the Pirates (no hotel). I should also be getting some Braves tickets soon.

Danny Hinton agreed to give 4-30 minute guitar lessons ($60 value)

Some guys from the youth group, including myself, also volunteered for a day of hard labor doing yardwork (Probably 4-5 guys total).

April 29, 2008 @ 8:58 AM

54. Steve Piacentini wrote:

Stephanie Ross is donating 2 nights of babysitting.

April 29, 2008 @ 9:43 AM

55. Angie Pigue wrote:

I will be at church on Wednesday night or you can drop off donation forms and items with Brad during the week.

This is definitely going to be the BEST AUCTION YET!!!

April 29, 2008 @ 10:51 AM

56. b2 wrote:

Got the items from David Parker/Nicole Monroe, the books from Barbara and Kirk Cameron, embroidery from my mom, a will preparation from Greg Meek, and art is coming from Jene Beavers plus John got something (don't know what yet) donated/autographed from casting crowns!!!

April 29, 2008 @ 4:00 PM

57. Steve Piacentini wrote:

We just got 8 tickets to the Georgia Force (arena football league) for June 14th and 2 "awesome" tickets for the Braves July 19th against the Nationals.

April 30, 2008 @ 2:00 PM

58. Sandi Short wrote:

WOW! I am in awe of all we have received, what a great group of folks...Love reading all the blogs, Thanks go out to so many people.

Yes, Angie the best ever!!!!


God is GOOD.

April 30, 2008 @ 4:59 PM

59. Sandi Short wrote:

gift and product basket from Cabello's hair-Janis Griffin $100.00 value

May 1, 2008 @ 9:39 AM

60. b2 wrote:

We need to find the right bidder for this! I've got a book from Candace Bure which includes autographed pictures of all the full house cast, an original script, and all sorts of other things. THe book is one of a kind (she made it for us) so I don't know how to put a value on it. So we need to find a full house fan with a checkbook!!
b2

May 1, 2008 @ 1:59 PM

61. Vickie Bradley wrote:

I am so proud of this group! What wonderful work for tomorrow night! Suggestion...if you can do it. I cut and pasted the amazing donation/item list Angie put out on the website Wednesday and then emailed it to everyone I work with and lots of friends in and around Desoto County and Memphis. Hoping to generate LOTS of people for tomorrow. Another plus to this is I have heard from several people who cannot make the auction but have me bidding on items for them! Bald heads are on the way...you know how I am about bald heads!!!!! Blessings to you all! Vickie

May 2, 2008 @ 10:14 AM

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