19 January, 2021

january 23, 2021 ACB aucction American counsil of the blind

Come one, come all to the first virtual auction of the year in the ACB family! On Saturday evening, January 23rd join ACBM for a great evening of fun! The auction will begin at 7:00 PM central time (8:00 Eastern, 5:00 Pacific time and 3:00 PM for our friends in Hawaii.)

Below and attached is our amazing auction list with lots of fantastic items. Of course we’d love to have you join us for the entire convention, registration is just $15.00; you can register at

www.acbminnesota.org

or by calling Janet at (651) 428-5059.

If you choose just to join us for the auction please call Patty at (608) 323-3614. She will ask you for your name, and contact details. Now for the auction items!

2021 ACBM auction items:

  1. Patty’s peanut clusters

Two dozen mouthwatering chocolate and peanut candies. So good you won’t be able to resist them! Donated by ACBM treasurer Patty Slaby.

  1. $25.00 gift certificate to AMC theaters. We can’t wait to get back to the movies especially when they are in audio description. Donated by ACBM member Randee Boerboom.

  2. Premium handmade soaps: This box contains 8 full sized bars of soap. Each one is a different fragrance. Donated by ACBM president Marian Haslerud.

  3. Convertible Shoulder Hobo Bag Backpack. This very high quality and durable all leather bag is so practical that you’ll wonder why you didn’t have something like this before. A "hobo" bag means that there is one main compartment that you can stuff to your heart’s content. And this has a lot of room to do exactly that. The main compartment measures approximately 12 by 9 by 5 with there being one additional zippered compartment on the outside to hold small items. The "convertibility" feature comes from the crossbody shoulder carrying strap that has a zipper running almost its full length. When unzipped, the shoulder straps become two independently adjustable shoulder straps configured as in a regular backpack. Zip the two straps together and you have your shoulder bag again. Easy to adjust and carry. The color is brown and the leather can be easily treated to make it water resistant. Retail value: $75.00. Donated by Guidelights and Gadgets.

  4. $50 Amazon gift certificate. We all know that you can buy almost anything on Amazon, treat yourself to a shopping spree! Donated by ACB first lady Leslie Spoone.

  5. Hayward Gourmet $50 gift card. Pick whatever you’d like from numerous flavored popcorns, fudge, taffy, candies and sauces. Hayward Gourmet is a family-owned company based in Wisconsin. Donated by ACBM board member Catalina Martinez

  6. Two fun items in one!

Universal Silicon Adjustable Cell Phone Lanyard for Wearing Your Phone Around Your neck. Now easier to adjust for the shortest or longest length. Simply Slide the rubber ring higher or lower on the lanyard neck straps. Camera cut out is larger to accommodate newer iPhones with three camera lenses.

One side is open so it won’t interfere with your screen while the other side includes a pocket for your I.D. or credit card. This holder works for almost all phones no matter the size and accommodates your phone even if it has a case. Easily attaches to your device while keeping it secure, while keeping your hands free for other tasks.

Donated by ACBM president, Marian Haslerud Hand knit Vikings cap. Proudly wear this purple and gold cap. Not a Viking fan? This hat will still keep you toasty on winter days. Made and donated by ACBM member Jennifer Dubbin.

  1. $50 Chewy gift certificate. From food to toys, beds to medications pamper your dog cat or other household pet. Donated by ACBM secretary Janet Dickelman

  2. Two loaves of homemade wheat bread, a jar of homemade jam and a kitchen towel. Who could resist all this homemade goodness? Donated by ACBM treasurer Patty Slaby

  3. Fleece blanket: You will want this cozy double sided 56” wide x 90” long anti Pill Plush Fleece blanket to keep you warm during the winter season., One side of the blanket is a white background with red, gray, and black plaid and the other side of the blanket is a black. It is machine washable. Donated by an anonymous donor.

  4. Homemade strawberry nut bread. Made with nuts and strawberries from Texas, this bread will be lovingly prepared and shipped to you by Margarine Beaman ACB convention committee accessibility expert.

  5. $50 Chewy gift certificate. From food to toys, beds to medications pamper your dog cat or other household pet. Donated by ACBM secretary Janet Dickelman

  6. Handmade afghan, blue with flecks of silver this crocheted afghan will brighten any spot in your home. The afghan is 63 inches wide and 45 inches long. Made and donated by ACBM member Therese Dahlberg.

  7. $100.00 Amazon gift certificate. This allows you to shop for almost anything! Donated by ACBM board member Barb Appleby.

  8. Hand knit Vikings cap and Starbucks gift certificate. Proudly wear this purple and gold cap. Not a Viking fan? This hat will still keep you toasty on winter days. Made and donated by ACBM member Jennifer Dubbin. In addition to the cap there is a $10.00 Starbucks gift certificate donated by ACBM member Gary Boettcher

  9. Two loaves of homemade wheat bread, a jar of homemade jam and a kitchen towel., who could resist all this homemade goodness? Donated by ACBM treasurer Patty Slaby

  10. Echo dot 4th generation device:

· Meet Echo Dot – Our most popular smart speaker with a fabric design. It is our most compact smart speaker that fits perfectly into small spaces.

· Improved speaker quality – Better speaker quality than Echo Dot Gen 2 for richer and louder sound. Pair with a second Echo Dot for stereo sound.

· Designed to protect your privacy – Built with multiple layers of privacy protections and controls, including a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones.

Donated by ACBM members Steve and Bonnie Robertson

  1. Milk Chocolate Pecan Turtles – 19.5 oz. With Decanter from Koeze chocolate. Smooth, rich milk chocolate, soft buttery caramel and Southern pecans make up this exclusive Koeze gourmet chocolate. "I guarantee these are the best turtles you’ve ever tasted.” Donated by board Member Catalina Martinez

  2. $25.00 Starbucks gift certificate. With all the sweet treats in this auction some coffee would really hit the spot! Donated by ACBM treasurer Patty Slaby.

  3. Handmade afghan. Mary is known in the twin cities for her knitting expertise and her assistance to all the blind knitters. This Handmade crocheted blanket is in Earth tones of taupe, buff, and cream. It is striped and a bit lacy measures approximately 53×79 nice to cuddle up and watch TV. Made by Mary Paul and donated by ACBM board member Catalina Martinez

  4. Two loaves of homemade wheat bread, a jar of homemade jam and a kitchen towel. who could resist all this homemade goodness? Donated by ACBM treasurer Patty Slaby

  5. Evo 10 Portable Book Player and Entertainment System. This recently introduced player is remarkable in the number of its built-in applications. Its most prominent feature is that it will play Daisy Audio files, including those from Bookshare utilizing two very high quality Ivona voices: Joey and Sally. IT DOES NOT SUPPORT BARD FORMAT.
    The player also contains:
    Internet Radio and Database, Podcatcher and Database; FM radio; calculator; music player; compass; clock; multiple alarms, audio memo reminder; digital recorder, and much more. This player has 16 GB internal memory and works with SD cards as well.
    The built-in speaker is of extremely high quality with excellent volume. Leather carrying pouch included, along with tutorial produced by Mystic Access. About two thirds the size of a Victor Stream. Rechargeable battery provides approximately 12 hours of playing time.
    Retail value; $225.00. Donated by Guidelights and Gadgets.

  6. Megheen’s cookies! Megheen’s baking is legendary in MN. your choice of two dozen cookies, snickerdoodles, ginger snaps, or peanut butter blossoms. Your waist line might not like them but your taste buds will love them! Donated by Megheen Jahren.

  7. $25.00 Starbucks gift certificate. With all the sweet treats in this auction some coffee would really hit the spot! Donated by ACBM treasurer Patty Slaby.

  8. Labrador Jewelry Set

This jewelry set is great for any lab lover. You will receive a silver tone 3d lab pendant, 3d lab earrings with sterling silver hooks, and a matching charm bracelet with 2 labs, 2 dog bones, and 2 paw prints alternating. The lab charms are about 3/4 by 3/4 inch each. The bracelet is 7-1/2 inches long and closes with a toggle clasp. It will come in a gift box ready for giving or keeping for yourself. Donated by Charlotte lang

  1. Two dozen Swedish Almond Rusk, a twice baked cookie or bread. Much like the Italian biscotti. Not too sweet and goes well with coffee or hot tea. Great for dunking. Store in airtight container. Also a Twining’s Black Tea variety pack (20 bags).

Donated by Anna Olsen the beloved widow of ACB’s first CFO James Olsen.

  1. $50 Target Gift certificate. Enjoy a shopping spree from this Minnesota based company. You can find anything from clothes to groceries, maybe you can even find toilet paper or hand sanitizer. Donated by ACBM Vice president Michael Malver.

28. Norwex cleaning package. NORWEX MICROFIBER REMOVES UP TO 99% OF BACTERIA FROM SURFACES.

Improving quality of life
by radically reducing chemicals
in our homes.

You’ll find everything you need to get started with an Envirocloth, Window Cloth, and Dusting Mitt. This package is $59.97. Donated by Deb Sans, Norwex consultant.

  1. Amazon Gift certificate. Enjoy $20.00 to spend on anything you want! Donated by HIMS-Inc.

  2. Scentsy Cupcake Warmer and Three Scentsy Bars

A rich chocolate-brown warmer dish is sandwiched between a pleated base and removable dollop of fluffy frosting, sprinkled with powdered sugar accents and vent holes to release delicious fragrance. Warmer is approximately 4” wide and 5” tall; uses a 20-watt lightbulb.

I know how much most of us love cupcakes so why not get a warmer to enjoy without the calories! Also comes with three assorted Scentsy bars.

Donated by Catalina Martinez

  1. $50.00 Walgreens gift certificate. You can find virtually anything at Walgreens from prescriptions, cosmetics and food items!

Donated by ACBM board member Nancy Schadegg.

  1. $60.00 gift certificate for BackTpack. BackTpack is an ergonomic carrying system designed by a physical therapist who has spent over 50 years teaching spinal and movement health. She designed BackTpack for the orthopedic health of the wearer.

BackTpack is like a vest, but with bags that hang accessibly on the sides. You don’t have to take it off to get into it or to sit down. When you sit in an armless chair like in a restaurant, there is a feature called the Lap Strap that transfers the weight from your shoulders and spine onto your thighs, so you can remove your shoulder straps and still have your bags at your sides…. not on the floor. Donated by Backtpack.

  1. Knitted Ascot Scarf and Fingerless Mittens

This knitted ascot scarf goes around your neck and has a keyhole opening where the other end passes through, creating a bow. Keeps your neck warm and very stylish! These fingerless mittens will keep your hands nice and warm while still being able to use your fingers. Both are a solid purple. There is also a bonus Vikings item included.

Made and Donated By Marian Haslerud.

  1. $25.00 Mastercard gift card. By anything anywhere, anytime. Donated by ACBM member Randee Boerboom.

Billing for the ACBM auction will take place the week of January 25th for the total amount of all winning purchases.

Shipping charges will be billed separately for applicable items