2012 National Tree Farmer Convention June 14-16 Jacksonville, FL

SILENT AUCTION

The 2012 National Tree Farmer Convention will feature a Silent Auction. The proceeds from the auction will go to support the American Tree Farm System.

Donations are needed! We ask that you please respond before Friday, June, 1, 2012. The donor is acknowledged on the bid sheet displayed at the silent auction. Donations are tax deductible. Items should be valued at $25.00 or above, and easily transported and/or shipped.

Some examples of items from previous years include antiques, quilted wall hangings, hunting/fishing excursions, numbered & signed prints, and handcrafted items (chairs, bird houses, dishes, etc.).

It is important that we know about donated items by June 1, so that a bid sheet can be prepared prior to the convention! . You can bring the item with you or mail it, but please assist us by completing this form in advance. Please fill out the form on the other side of this page and return to the address or email listed below.

Thank you for your contribution!

Items may be shipped to the address below:

2011 National Tree Farmer Convention Silent Auction Phil Gornicki- Florida Forestry Association 402 East Jefferson Street Tallahassee, FL 32301

Or, you may email completed form to [email protected] The Success of the 2012 National Tree Farmer Convention Silent Auction Depends on Your Support

YES! I will contribute to the Silent Auction. I will donate:

 Cash – please make check payable to American Tree Farm System

 Item (suggested minimum value of $25):______Value:______AND/OR Suggested Minimum Bid:______

 Hunting/Fishing Trips, etc. (please provide a certificate or some type of written verification that we may give the winning bidder, as well as any photos or promotional brochures you would like us to display)

Details:______Value:______AND/OR Suggested Minimum Bid:______

 Other (anything that doesn’t fit in above categories-suggested minimum value of $25):______Value:______AND/OR Suggested Minimum Bid:______

 I will ship my donated item(s) prior to the Tree Farmer Convention (shipments should be addressed to Phil Gornicki, Florida Forestry Association, 402 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301). Cash donations or certificates, etc., can be mailed to Phil Gornicki, Florida Forestry Association, PO Box 1696, Tallahassee, FL 32302.

 I will bring my donated item(s) to the Tree Farmer Convention (Jacksonville, FL). Note: You do not have to attend the Convention in order to make a donation to the Silent Auction--however, we do hope you will be there!

Please provide the following information so that we can acknowledge your donation and prepare appropriate bid sheet(s):

______Donor Name (and business name if applicable)

______Mailing Address (include City/State/Zip)

______Daytime Phone and email address

You mail also email this completed form to [email protected] or fax to 850-222-6179.