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10/21/2025
Time is Running Out to Donate to the PAC Auction!
A Silent Auction / Live Auction will be conducted at the OAIMA Annual Meeting on November 13, 2025. All members of OAIMA are encouraged to get in on the fun and donate items. All items will be entered into the Silent Auction during the day on Thursday, November 13th then go to the Live Auction that evening during the OAIMA Reception. All proceeds will benefit the OA-PAC.
CRITERIA FOR DONATIONS:
Donated Items must be purchased or made available by an individual. No company or corporate funds may be used to benefit political action committees. Money spent on an in-kind contribution to the auction is not tax deductible as a PAC contribution.
SILENT AUCTION / LIVE AUCTION ITEMS:
The value of all donated items must be furnished to the OA-PAC with your home address and employer's name. We need the link below filled out and the item present at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Contributions can be tangible donations, - like golf clubs, art objects, TV’s or home electronics, dinner and tickets to a sporting event, gift certificates, etc. Intangible donations could include a round of golf, hunting trip, or a weekend at your cabin. Items that auction particularly well include, any aggregate related items such as photos/drawings of old plants or equipment, stone carvings or decorations, models of machinery (store-bought or hand made), children’s toys related to the industry, etc. Please provide a description of your item including: who to contact to claim the item, restrictions, accommodations and any other information that could be helpful to the highest bidder.
Silent Auction Bidding will begin at 8:00 am, Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Annual Meeting. Live Auction bidding to begin at 6:00 pm, November 13th during the OAIMA Reception.
Payment for the Auction Items must be made with a personal check, credit card or cash (cannot accept over $100 in cash) before the close of the Annual Meeting on Friday, November 14th at 11:00am.
