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Richmond Audubon Society

Richmond, Virginia

Administrative: Auction Committee

About The Auction Committee

This annual event is steadily growing thanks to the generous support from both coorporate sponsors and other auction donors. The success of this event has moved it to bigger venues to accommodate the increasing attendance and popularity with both members and the public. This is event supports our habitat, science and education activities and projects as well as supporting our basic operations. The committee is responsible for coordinating the event including the pot luck dinner, silent and live auctions, securing a venue and the collection of funds.
SEE: RAS AUCTION

Proceeds Help RAS to:

  • Educate children in under-served Richmond communities and to introduce them to nature.  SEE: KIDS CORNER

  • Migratory Avian Population Survey (MAPS) - funds support the two bird banding stations - RAS MAPS that are collecting scientific data to better understand the area's breeding birds. 

  • Christmas Bird Count (CBC) - which tallies wintering bird populations and adds the information to the National Audubon CBC database that underlies reports like the “Common Birds in Decline” published July, 2007. This year RAS will underwrite the cost to volunteers who participate in the CBC. 
    SEE: HOPEWELL CBC

  • Lower James River Important Bird Area (IBA) Adoption - RAS funds and provides volunteers for habitat restoration projects on Presquile NWR along with our partner organizations. 

  • Inform its members and encourage member participation - in local, state and National legislation debates concerning global warming and energy policies.  

So what can you do?

  • Contact the Auction Committee Chairperson locate and obtain donations.  Think big, think creative, think what will delight and inspire spirited bidding!  Donation forms are available online as a PDF FORM or as a SIMPLE TEXT FORM.  Deadline for donations is October 31.

  • Bring a Friend or Two - dust off a favorite recipe and think of a friend or neighbor to bring along to share in the fellowship. Tell your friends, family and coworkers about this important event.

  • Mark Your Calendar - for the third Thursday this November for the Richmond Audubon Auction & Pot Luck Dinner.

Contact the Auction Committee Chairperson to make a donation or to help with this event.
© 2007 Richmond Audubon Society