FSR 09 Auction

Ms. Olleke Rappe-Daniels

& Carma Bosworth,

Co-chairs

Silent Auction & Item Samples

In the tradition of celebration and fund raising, a Silent Auction awaits participants at the 2009 Reunion celebration. Hundreds of items are available. We've given you a sampling of what's to come in listing below. If you wish to donate an items, please contact the co-chairs shown above or send us an e-mail using the Contact Us page.

**Although no bidding will take place on-line, the auction promptly opens on the first day of reunion activities. We hope you enjoy the sneak preview of what's to come during the 2009 Forest Service Reunion.

Trips
	One Day Fishing Pass for Two	Sturgeon bass in Hells Canyon with the Seamans. All items furnished.
	Salmon Lake Cabin	Weekend get-a-way at the lake


Hand Crafted Items (Find these pictures for a close up view, click on the links)
		Pine Needle basketry wall hanging with wolf center. Made by Bonna Wilson.
	Bare Naked Lady	Framed limited edition print by artist Julie Chapman & donated by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
		Pine Needle basketry wall hanging with walnut shell slicer center with beads. Made by Bonna Wilson.
		One of 2 original pin and ink drawings by artist Jackie Twiss.
	Snowbound	One of 3 scenic oil paintings by artist Henry "Hank" Hays.
	Lone Wolf	Wooden wildlife painting by artist Jackie Twiss.
	Exquisite Elegance	Two beaded bracelets by artist Jane Solem.
	Indian Jog	Indian pottery jug by Navajo artist, James Benally.
	Carved Bear	Handcarved sculpture stands 33" tall, carved by artist Medicine River Woodworks.
	Wooden Bowl	Crafted in white oak with walnut inlay, maple and paduk by Mike Ash.
	PineView Quilt	One-of-a-kind homemade queen-size quilt by Linda Hughes.
	Browning A-Bolt Rifle	An asset to any gun collector's mantel, this .338 rifle with Camo Stock was donated by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
	Christmas Wreath	One-of-a-kind item crafted with pasta & evergreen. Create by Sue Canan.
	Western Nativity Set	Western Nativity Scene handmade by the former owners of the Ninemile Schoolhouse, west of Missoula. Les and Hanneke Ippisch created the wooden nativity to celebrate the holidays and life in the west. Each of the figures is sawn and hand painted and measures about 2'' to 4" in height.
	Picture Jasper	Customized beadwork jewelry by Linda Burgan.
	Herringbone Stool	Handcrafted by artist Mary Ann Nicholas.
	Alaska Drum
	Forest Painting	Forest scene painting on granite by artist Maureen Curtiss.
	"Coffee Break"	Original acrylic painting by Tom Schnarts titled "Coffee Break".
	"Nine Mile Remount Depot"	Original water color painting by Carma Bosworth titled "Nine Mile Remount Depot".
	Blue Beaded Bracelet	Customized beadwork by artist Sandy Evenson
	Birch Bowl	Birch turned burl bowl by woodworker Bob Bosworth
	Bolo Ties	Tiger Eye and Amythyst Sage Bolo Ties by Beryl Johnston
	Breadboard	Two wood inlayed breadboards by woodworker Tom Blunn with 2009 FS Reunion burned into them.
	Reunion Quilt	Hand-made quilt made for the 2009 FS Reunion by Russ and Darlene Miller
	Monogrammed Blanket	Small blanket with 2009 Forest Service Reunion monogrammed on corner by Joann Stewart.
	Hand Spun Knit Scarf	Hand Spun knit scarf by Ann Baleau
	Hand Made Quilt	Beautiful hand made quilt by Suz Rittenhouse
	Evergreen Tree Table Runner	Evergreen Tree table runner hand made by Mary Lue Williams
	Hand Carved Bolo Tie	Hand carved bolo tie by Jack Puckett is made from deer antler showcasing FS Retirees badge
	Black Walnut Cup Rack	This Pennsylvania Black Walnut cup rack was crafted by Jack Losensky
	Salmon River Oil Painting	This original oil paiting of the Salmon River was created by artist John Huges
	Original Water color painting	This original water color of "Jack Knife Lookout" was painted by artist Carma Bosworth
	Duck Decoy	This had crafted duck decoy was created by Dave Jolly
	Wood Bench	This bench is crafted from wood that was burnt during the 2002 fire season by Jeri Couvault
	Carved Mule	Carved mule with pack standing on a rock by artist Jeri Couvault
	Woodland Quilt	Woodland design quilt by artist Sandy Evenson
Speciality Items
	Giclee print of elk	This Giclee print by artist Raymond Burton is being donated by Jack Burton
	1 Pewter (showing) and 1 Bronze Belt Buckle	Donated buckles show the partnership between the Rocky Mnt. Elk Foundation and the US Forest Service
	CM Russell (this is hard to see but it is a great item)	A collection of 2 drawings of Charlie M. Russell's work with written description of those drawings.
	Forest Service History	Print by popular Montana Artist, Monte Dolac titled "Forest Service History".
	Photograph of Forest Service Packer	Photographer K.D. Swan shares his talent with this photograph of a Forest Service Packer.
	Bronze Elk Bookends
	Necklace & Bracelet	Necklace made of pearls from Burma and Ostrich egg bracelet from Namimbia.
	Print	Print with frame of "Valley of the Elk Horn" with Roosevelt by artist Brent James.
	Print	Print with frame of "The Chase - Bald Eagle and Osprey" by artist Persis Weirs.
	Sharpshinned Hawk with Prey	Print with frame by Joseph Thornbrugh
	Dish Set	Original 4-piece set of Forest Service dishes.
	Rangefinder	Bushnell Elite 1500 Laser Rangefinder
	Special Olympic World Winter	Game pins with Forest Service shield; one-of-a-kind with Smokey the Bear insignia
	Pulsar Watch	Women's round, gold face & band Pulsar watch
	L Mack Logging Truck	1/34 scale vintage model by First Gear Die Cast Co.
	Reader's Choice The Monster Reared His Ugly Head	Written by Jim Paxon
	Reader's Choice Horses, Mules, Men and Mountains,	Written by Dan Pence
	Reader's Choice The Chief’s Remember	A signed copy
	Reader's Choice Ground Work Conservation in American Culture	A signed copy by Char Miller
	Reader's Choice A Primer of Forestry, Part 1-The Forest	Written by Gifford Pinchot, 1899
	Reader's Choice Forest & Men	Written by William B. Greeley, 1951
	Reader's Choice Ghost of Schafer Meadows	Written by Beth Hodder
	Reader's Choice The Forest Service and the Greatest Good	A Cenntenial history and 3-set DVD written by James G. Lewis

From the desk of Olleke E. Rappe-Daniels

Dear Possible Donors,

As you may know, the 2009 Forest Service Reunion will be held in Missoula, Montana the week of September 7^th at the Hilton Garden Inn. For those of you who did not know – please consider this an early announcement and encouragement to add this to your 2009 calendar.

In addition to our encouragement to attend, we have been tasked with organizing the Reunion Silent Auction and we need your help. First, let us say the auction, traditionally part of the reunion festivities, is held to defray the cost of hosting the event. Additionally, it is an enjoyable venue for sharing artwork, experiential opportunities and other creations and treasures with friends and colleagues.

About the “help” needed: In order to have a successful auction – we need donations of art, crafts, experiences such as guided fishing trips, cabin or lodging stays, skiing trips, airline flights, dining, outdoor wear or equipment, special books and/or publications, quilts, jewelry, gift baskets, etc. These items should be the type of things that each of us would love to own and/or displays the incredible talent and creativity so many of you possess.

If you would like to contribute to the Silent Auction and help make the 2009 Forest Service Reunion a success, we would love to have your help. Please let usknow right away of your intentions, so we can plan accordingly. Send reponses to fsreunion09@gmail.com. The deadline for items to be included in the auction willl be July 2009 to facilitate the organization of space and display needs.

Hope to hear from you!

Olleke & Carma

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