Opinion

Many thanks for harvest moon magic

Posted October 02, 2007 11:00 pm

The Association for Individual Development's (AID) annual benefit auction, Harvest Moon Magic, was magical.

There were gourmet baskets of delectable goodies and baskets filled with fine wines and liqueurs, and a garden wagon stuffed with stepping stones, bird feeders and more. Those were just some of the raffle prizes.

Between cocktails and dinner, guests browsed the hundred-some silent auction items, which included dazzling jewelry, framed and autographed pictures of sport stars, wine tastings, furniture and such unique items as a Build a Bike: Chopper Boot Camp certificate and a one-on-one training session with a former NBA player.

Those present also enjoyed some humor when Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns took center stage as auctioneer.

The bidding got intense over such items as 2008 Cubs tickets, a pig roast party, trips to Galena, Florida and Arizona, and a beautiful electric guitar and amplifier. Not to mention a flight in a real World War II plane.

The Dutch auction segment helped raise much needed funds for dentistry, medication support and recreational therapy. The auction could not have been the success it was without the help of its committee, volunteers and financial supporters.

Planning for the 2008 auction will begin in early spring. Anyone who is interested in working on the committee should call Wendy Bialek at (847) 931-2294.

Gustave F. Gerhardt

Marketing and communications coordinator

Association for Individual Development

Elgin

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