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3rd Annual Lake Powell Houseboat Trip Auction
For the third year in a row, the Kane Schools Foundation for Students will be auctioning off a shoulder season, 7-day Lake Powell houseboat trip. The trip, aboard a deluxe, upgraded, 59 foot Discovery XL houseboat, which sleeps 12, was generously donated to the Kane Schools Foundation for Students by ARAMARK's Lake Powell resorts and Marinas. For a floor plan and further details on this lovely houseboat, go to www.lakepowell.com. The retail value of this one week trip, taxes included, ranges from $6,000-$7,300, depending on the dates the trip is taken.
The auction will be held from April 27 through May 3, 2009 through eBay's Giving Works. All proceeds will benefit students in Kane County through the nonprofit Kane Schools Foundation.
The bidding will begin at $3450, a bargain price for this extraordinary opportunity. A gift certificate for the trip will be issued to the winning bidder, who will be responsible for making trip reservations, at least 7 days in advance, through ARAMARK. The trip is required to be taken either between October 15 and December 31, 2009, or between April 15 and June 15, 2010, based on availability. The trip is not transferable.
Winning bidders should have several travel dates selected when making reservations. A damage deposit, as well as fuel and food costs, is the responsibility of the winning bidder. Previous winning bidders reported to us that the arrangements went smoothly and that they had a fabulous time.
Enjoy sparkling and spectacular Lake Powell in the fall or spring, with fewer crowds and milder temperatures. A houseboat trip on beautiful Lake Powell is the trip of a lifetime, perfect for family reunions to business retreats. Swim, fish and play. If you have ever wished for such an adventure, take advantage of this fantastic opportunity and help the students of Kane County.
Western Legends Round Up 2008
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Thank you to all who “quenched their thirst for education” at the Kane Schools Foundation Booth at the 2007 Western Legends Round-Up in Kanab in August. It was a success, in part because of the hot weather which made our ice water irresistible. We raised money for school programs in Kane County, and continued to get the word out about the mission of the Foundation. It was great fun, involving the efforts of Foundation Board members and community volunteers.
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Kane Schools Foundation for Students booth at the Western Legends Round Up in Kanab in August, 2007. |
Second Biennial Live Auction, Orderville, Utah, September 20, 2008
Inviting a variety of education minded community and business leaders, Kane Schools Foundation Board member Dorothy Ratzlaff and her husband Vern, hosted the Foundation’s second live charity auction at their lovely log home in Orderville, Utah. About 68 people attended the event, which included a dinner of roast pork and various Dutch oven dishes, entertainment by outstanding student musicians and a silent and live auction. Auction items ranged from tickets to events such as Utah jazz games, Ballet West performances and Mesquite resort packages; to beautifully assembled children’s gift baskets; to Mexican pottery, Pakistani baskets and Middle Eastern textiles from a local private collection; to fine art pieces from local artists. The event grossed over $9,000 for the Kane Schools Foundation. It was a wonderful evening, with a diverse crowd of education supporters enjoying themselves as they shared the common goal of helping the kids of Kane County.
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