Call for Auction Items

Support NEF with a donation to the Live/Silent Auctions at METALfab 2011 in New Orleans, LA

Dear Friends:

As a valued member of NOMMA, you are most likely aware that the NEF Auction has become one of the most anticipated events held each year at the METALfab Convention and Expo.  Since its inception, this memorable, fun-filled event has raised more than $125,000 dollars – $24,000 in 2010 alone – to support the educational and research work of the NOMMA Education Foundation.

As Auction Chairperson, I am asking you to please consider making a tax-deductible contribution for our Live and Silent Auctions to be held on Thursday, March 17, 2011 – Saint Patrick’s Day – in New Orleans, Louisiana.  The Auction Committee is requesting donations of auction items which may include: 

• Metal sculpture, a garden gate, hand-forged furniture, books, artwork or antiques;
• Non-metal items such as tools, gift baskets, gift certificates/coupons, jewelry, electronics, clothing, food/wine, presentation drawings, the use of a condo at the beach or airline tickets;
• Specialized services to create a custom one-of-a-kind item for the winning bidder;
• Or, be creative– the sky’s the limit!

In addition to getting involved personally and through your company, I challenge your NOMMA Chapter to follow the lead of the Upper Midwest Chapter and schedule a special work day to create at least one hand-crafted item for the auction.

We anticipate that hundreds of fabricators, suppliers and guests will attend the METALfab 2010 Theme Dinner to view and bid on your auction donation. Your name and business will receive proper recognition for the item that you donate to the auction.

With your help, we will have a very successful auction!  Every donated item will help the foundation to provide quality education for the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry through continuing education programs, video productions, educational publications; as well as supporting special projects important to the industry. 

If you wish to contribute an item(s) for this event, please complete the auction donation form available at www.nomma.org.  For questions, call the NOMMA office at (888) 516-8585, ext. 101.

Thank you for your help with the NEF Auction.  I look forward to seeing you at METALfab 2011!!

Sincerely,

Heidi Bischmann

NEF Board of Trustees, Auction Chair

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Downloadable Auction Donation Form