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Bellingham Sister Cities Association Board and fellow community members organized Gala and Fundraiser at Bellingham. Revenue from the Auction and tickets provided for multiple projects.
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Bellingham Sister Cities Association (BSCA) Board organized 7 countries, cities, cultures event in 2015 and 2016.
7 cocities in 7 countries are:
- Tateyama, Japan
- Punta Arenas, Chile
- Vaasa, Finland
- Cheongju, South Korea
- Port Stephens, Australia
- Tsetserleg, Mongolia
- Nakhodka, Russia
In 2015 fundraiser included appetizers from each of country, prepared by Bellingham Technical College as well as a silent auction, and live video feeds from sister cities. Unlike most auctions, there was no auctioneer present, and participants could place their bids silently and anonymously on a bid sheet using a bidding number—hence the name silent auction.
BSCA organised the event under a theme of “The world peace” in the vision of President Eisenhower who saw Sister Cities as a way to lessen the chance of future conflicts. Association invited both members and non-members to contribute to it by sponsoring BSCA projects, likeInternational BSCA Ski-to-Sea scholarships, the annual Peace Grant, PacRim 2016, Japanese New Year, Mongolian New Year, etc.
BSCA distributed the tickets via the Eventbrite platform. In 2015 single tickets cost 65$, table reservation for a group of up to 10 people – 500$. In 2016 the prices rose to 75$ and 600$ accordingly.
A 4-hour long event schedule:
- Registration & Socializing
- Welcome & Introductions
- Hearty Appetizers, Auction
- Video feeds and Live Broadcasts from Sister Cities
- Auction Closes
- Dance project presentation
- End of Evening
In 2016 it was enriched with the gallery of art produced by Artists with Disabilites from seven sister cities and a chamber music concert.
Teams from 6 sister cities to record a video presentation.
Team to gather auction items, bring them to the hammer, and ensure every winning bidder gets what he paid for.
2016 auction items included:
- Handwoven Table Runner
- Gary’s Gift Certificate
- Anders Yellow Vase
- Glass Blowing Classes
- Anders Glass Bowl
- Case of 1999 Ravenswood Sonoma Blend
- Private Violin Lessons
- Hampton Inn Stay
- Coffee with Mayor Kelli
- Sunset Cruise with Wine
- Family Portrait Session
- Styles Salon Facial
- Komyo Reiki Classes
- Normandy Clarinet
- City Gym Gift Card
- Annie Stafford Mini Portrait Session
- Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ Dinner for 8
- French Horn
- Dive Service for Boat
- Four, Half-hour Guitar Lessons
- Upper Box Tickets to Everett AquaSox
- Hand Knitted Baby Sweater and Hat
- Turning Point Power Yacht Sunset Cruise
- Davis Marine Mark Sextant
- Mayan Table Covering
- Korean Silk Neck Tie
- Boundary Bay Gift Certificate
- Ray Ban Sunglasses – Clearview Eyecare
- 3 Hrs House Cleaning – Maid for You
- 2-month Novice Fencing Class
- Jody Bergsma Illustrations
- Bird Chair
- Nerium Skin Care Products
- Mid-Century Jewelry
- Antonius StaOivarius Copy