From the GREAT STATE OF MAINE…
Netroots Nation Fall Auction Phase I: The Gathering
Next Tuesday, Netroots Nation Development Director Karen Kolber will open a briefcase handcuffed to her wrist in an undisclosed location, push the blinking red button, and launch the Netroots Nation Fall Online Auction. Between now and then, they're gathering items from the netroots community---hey, that's us---for the annual fundraiser to help offset the costs of the now-legendary convention (in Atlanta next August) that got its humble beginnings here at Daily Kos.
To donate an auction item: make a note (a notepad works great for this purpose, but not the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 as it tends to cause sudden volcanic eruptions) to rifle through your stuff and find things that'll make people go "Oooh." and/or "Ahhh." (Do not go through other people's stuff unless you're absolutely sure you probably won’t get caught.) Think political memorabilia, books, clothing, pink flamingos, jewelry, trips, services (must be legal in at least a handful of states), games, pet goodies, electronics, chocolate and other foodies, small islands, gold bullion, etc. Cheers and Jeers will be tossing some cool shiny objects onto the auction block.
Then click on this link to easily upload details about your donation. You'll be asked to provide information and, if you have them, pics. Netroots Nation will send a confirmation once they've reviewed your items.
If you'd prefer to have Netroots Nation do it for you, or if you have any questions, just e-mail Karen Kolber at: Karen [at] netrootsnation.org. Then, when the auction starts, let your friends know via Twitter, Facebook, text, email, odd grunting sounds that only they can understand, and/or banners pulled by migrating geese and/or blimps.
Thanks for lending a hand. Which reminds me: please, no body parts.
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