The following items have been donated for the Convention Auction, which will be held as part of the Saturday night entertainment. All proceeds benefit the IBBA. .
Any questions can be directed to me at ammcollins@optushom.com.au
Anne Collins
Butterfly Releases Australia.
News Update
2/14/06
Dear IBBA Members - Here is how you can participate in the Auction if you so desire:
Anyone wanting to be an 'absent bidder' can email me at bflyfarmer@aol.com before noon Saturday. I will check my email and will only be able to use bids that are present at that time. I and the IBBA cannot be held responsible for any problems that might happen regarding email. The email must include the following information:
1. A thorough description of the item you are bidding on. If I'm not sure, I won't be able to accept the bid.
2. Two numbers must be included. Your starting bid and your maximum bid. The starting bid is a lower amount. The maximum bid is the most you are willing to spend.
3. Credit Card information to include: the type of card (Visa/MasterCard), account number, and expiration date. Each 'absent bidder' will be registered like all of the 'on site bidders' and shall have a number assigned.
That should make it easy and fair for all the bidders. The bidders at the auction will not know what the 'absent bidder's' bids are, only the auctioneer will have that information.
Zane Greathouse
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A "Goldendoodle" Puppy
Donated by Linda & Steve Rogers
of Butterfly Boutique/Timshell Farm.
Goldendoodles have a purebred Golden Retriever for a mother and a Standard Poodle for the sire. Friendly, intelligent, low to no shedding (ideal for those alergies!) and an all-round great family pet.
There is a Reserve Price set for this item. Some additional restrictions apply.
Click HERE to read more!
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Goldendoodle Puppy
(photo for illustrative
purposes only)
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"Iris Garden"
"The People's Princess"
Two Collector's Plates to be auctioned individually.
Donated by Melanie McCarthy
of The Monarchy.
These beautiful plates are in MINT CONDITION and come complete with with Certificates of Authentication.
There is a Reserve Price set for each of these items.
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"Iris Garden"
Current High Bid: $25
from "Loco Mariposa"
"The People's Princess"
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Expo Display Cage
Donated by Anne Collins
of Butterfly Releases Australia.
Measuring 34 inches high and 30 inches across, this nice large display cage is the centre of attraction at functions, full of beautiful butterflies it sure turns heads, It dismantles easily for transportation and is a must for your next expo.
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Expo Display Cage
Current High Bid: $25
from "Southern Swamp Sunflower"
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6" x 9" Hanging Oval Bevel
Donated by Barbara J. Bosco
B. Bosco Designs.
This beautiful hanging oval bevel encapulates over 50 naturally-expired Monarch wings, carefully positioned in a striking pattern of brilliant oranges, black lines and white dots. The retail price of this exquisite piece is $250.
There is a Reserve Price set for this item.
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Hanging Oval Bevel
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50 Cent Silver Canadian Coin
Donated my Fran LeMasters of All A Flutter.
This 50 cent silver Canadian coin was manufactured 2005 and released this spring. The face of the coin has the Monarch Butterfly on Milkweed (A. syriaca) with the date; the back has a bust of Elizabeth II and CANADA with the 50 cent denomination.
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"Angel in Waiting" an 11x14 Matted Poem.
"Angel in Waiting"
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Donated by Cindy Enger (www.angelinwaitingc3.com)
Cindy says of "Angel in Waiting"...
"From the first moment I saw this cloud, I immediately did a double take. The angel image was so obvious to me. I photographed it in July 2001 after an intense thunderstorm over the Gulf of Mexico in Sarasota, Florida.
The clouds are a beautiful reflection of the handiwork of God. Little did I know at the time of taking this photo that the meaning would change so much just 2 1/2 years later.
This photo leaves me with a sense of wonder and hope. Please share it with someone special to you. I strongly feel this photo will help bring faith and hope to those who are hurting and discouraged. Even though we do not understand why terrible things happen to us in this life, the One who created this cloud has a special plan for each of us..
..and He is still in control."
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Butterfly & Pressed Flowers in Glass - 6" Circle
Butterfly & Pressed Flowers
Picture for illustration only
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6" Circle with decorative border with Butterfly and pressed flowers.
Donated by flowersinglass.com
All our arrangements are created with real pressed flowers and greenery, and all of the flowers are hand dyed to prevent fading even when windows are exposed to sunlight. Then the arrangements are placed between 2 pieces of leaded beveled glass.
(NOTE: As each piece is unique, the auction item will be similar but not identical to the one pictured.)
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| Item 9 |
The Rick Mikula one-of-a-kind butterfly costume.
This was a hot item at last year's conventiion - don't miss a chance to bid on this one!
More details to follow!
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| Item 10 |
 Specially designed Tee-shirts
Four specially designed tee-shirts, donated by Zane and Maggie Greathouse. All are Size Large.
The illustration shows one of the
four tee-shirts.
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 Butterflies for 2006 Releases
Specified numbers of butterflies to be supplied for release. Note: supply for specific dates will depend on availability.
11.1: Five Dozen Monarch Butterflies
In one order. Includes shipping.
 donated by Linda Rogers
11.2: One Dozen Monarch Butterflies
Includes shipping.
donated by Donna and Tim Pless
11.3: One Hundred Painted Lady Butterflies
 Pam & Dean Kirkwood would like to donate 100 Painted Lady Butterflies. We require three weeks minimum notice for shipping to the winner of the auction.
Kirkwood Butterfly Company
Dean Kirkwood
dakwd@tampabay.rr.com
727-735-0918
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| Item 12 |
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Three Butterfly Rhinestone Brooches
Three beautiful, butterfly rhinestone brooches donated by The Butterfly Boutique.
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Glisten Magnetic Butterflies
1 Box (100 count) Glisten Magnetic Butterflies with double sided pads. These are realistic waterproof butterfly magnets; in a wide range of colors and shapes of the most delicate texture but finest durability. So realistic, use them in your garden to attract birds and butterflies. Can be used in arts and crafts and home décor. This box contains 100 individual butterflies each one is 1 inch in size. These magnets can be resold for profit at prices ranging from $1.00 to $1.25 each. Offered to you by Kathleen Ziemer of ButterfliZ of Iowa.
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WARD’S Digital Student Compound Microscope
Donated by Ward's Natural Science, this digital microscope has a catalog value of $549.00.
 • Full size: 14" H with 7"L x 5 1/2"W base
• Inclined monocular head
• 10X widefield eyepiece with eyepiece pointer
• Revolving triple nosepiece with 4X, 10X, and 40XR DIN objectives
• Stage focus with adjustable stage stop
• Separate coarse and fine focus controls with slip clutch
• Plain stage, 4 1/4" x 4 3/4", with spring clips
• Five aperture disc diaphragm
• Built-in 10 W halogen illumination with in-base switch
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| Item 15 |
6 Lifecycle Posters
Donated by Ward's Natural Science.
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A White Monarch Butterfly
Mounted and Framed
Bred and donated by Anne Collins of Butterfly Releases, Australia
According to Chip Taylor of Monarch Watch, only one white monarch is seen in the United States every two or three years. The chances of catching a white monarch like this is less than winning the national lottery!
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Personal Size (6¾" x 8½") 2006 Spiral Bound Planner and Red Leather Zippered Case with inside pockets.
Planner Pads offer much more than an appointment diary. Or calendar. It has 3 main horizontal sections:
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The top section for notes, activities and all other "things to do";
- the middle section, where a selection from the top "funnel" for action to a specific day or time; and
- the bottom, which is the pure appointment book or calendar ... with people, times and places.
"Time management is choice management" Gary says. "What the Planner Pad offers is a visual walk through the cafeteria line of things to do."
Bobbie McGee
ibba@froco.com
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| Item 18 |
An Assortment of Butterfly Tee-Shirts
Donated by Melanie McCarthy of The Monarchy.
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| Item 19 |
Two Stained Glass Butterfly Garden Stakes, Large Size
Donated by Maureen Austin.
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| Item 20 |
Beautiful White Butterfly Watch
- High chrome polished silver tone steel gorgeous butterfly shaped case watch with matching polished crown;
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 parkling silver face with silver tone hands (hours, minute & second).
- Glossy silver color Arabic numeral 12 & 6 on the watch face.
- Mineral crystal glass. So contemporary & modern designer watch;
- Stylish solid butterfly shaped stainless steel band with active link;
- Face Size: 1cm x 1.8cm; Overall Size Approx: 19.5cm.;
- Band: 1.4cm Wide;
- Japan Quartz Movement (Water Resistance )
Kathleen Ziemer
ButterfliZ of Iowa
515-280-1555
kathleen@butterfliz.com
www.butterfliz.com
www.butterfliesnbugs.com
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For more information about the IBBA Convention
Auction, or to donate items for the Auction,
please contact:
Anne Collins
ammcollins@optushome.com.au
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