Did we say “cheap“?  We actually mean affordable!  Last year we auctioned off a Ward Cedar Log Home Musquash Model Camp – 20′ X 32′ Pre-Cut- 6 X 8 Wall Logs and related materials – valued at $13,450 for $8,100!  That’s a savings of 40%!! Now that’s a cheap bargain!!

This year, we will be auctioning off another Musquash Log Cabin (valued at $13,990) donated by Ward Cedar Log Homes and this could be your year to purchase this outstanding log cabin cheaper than any other option available today.

The 2009 Auction Will be Held
November 23rd, 24th and 25th
6:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Nightly

Watch Online
Anyone in the USA Can Bid!

Musquash Log Cabin Floor Plans

The log cabin has an open floor plan and sleeping lofts, suggesting a return to the “simple life”. The Musquash offers a large front porch so you can spend as much time as possible enjoying the outdoors.

Log Cabin Artist Rendering

Cheap way to buy this quality log cabin!

Log Cabin – Floor Plans – 1st Floor

Musquash Log Cabin - Floor Plans - 1st Floor

Log Cabin – Floor Plans – Loft

Musquash Log Cabin - Floor Plans - Loft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the package?

• Pre-cut and numbered 6 x 8 style solid “camp grade” log walls
• Caulking, backer rod, foam seal strip and spikes
• Window and exterior door frames and trim packages
• Log wall support posts and hardware
• Porch support posts
• Log siding to cover
• Floor-framing system
• Solid log gables, not pre-cut.

Can the log cabin be shipped?

Yes! Shipment can be arranged anywhere in the United States directly through the manufacturer.  The lucky bidder of this log cabin will be given all of the contact information on how to receive their prize!  Shipping costs are not included in the final price.

Who can bid on the log cabin?

Anyone!  Our auction runs from Monday, November 23rd through Wednesday, November 25th 2009 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM each night.  People from all over the United States bid on our log cabin annually.  The entire auction can be viewed from our website.

How do I participate in the auction?

It’s easy!  During the auction you can watch us online right on this website!  You can call in your bid to the following numbers:

• 207-521-0035 (Local)
• 877-301-0035 (Toll-Free)

An operator will ask you for your name, telephone number, item number and bid.  We don’t have the item number yet for the log cabin, but we will soon.  If you’re not from the area let us know, we like to announce where callers are from if from different parts of the country!

All bids are announced on the air and winning bid numbers broadcast live and are also visible online.

On Wednesday, November 25th at 10:30 PM Eastern time you will have an extra 15 minutes to bid on the log cabin.

What forms of payment do you accept for the log cabin?

For regular auction items we accept cash and check; however, for the log cabin we will accept cash, check, credit card and we can even take your payment through PayPal.

Houlton Rotary Auction Board 2009

With autumn in the air, the preparation for Houlton’s Annual Rotary Auction commences.  Last year, area businesses and individuals generously contributed over 1,100 items to this essential fundraising event.  The auctioning of donated items, combined with additional auction revenue yielded over $25,000 which the Rotary Club gave back to the community and used to fund a variety of worthwhile causes.

This year’s 54th annual auction will again run three days: November 23rd through 25^th.  Proceeds are earmarked for the Little League’s Field of Dreams Project, Southern Aroostook Minor Hockey Association (SAMHA) for equipment upgrades, Dollars for Scholars programs in Houlton, Hodgdon, Southern Aroostook, East Grand and GHCA, Cary Library, Salvation Army, Student Recognition Day, and the Rotary Club’s Student Exchange Program.

Throughout the past few weeks, Rotarians were in the community looking for donations from area businesses and artisans.  All donors will receive recognition in a supplement to the Houlton Pioneer Times that hits the public in the weeks just before the auction.  Additional recognition comes when donors give items ranging from $100.00 to $250.00; these items are listed as nightly specials.  Those items worth more than $250.00 are listed as 3-Night Specials, and the donor receives recognition each night of the auction.  The Houlton Rotary Auction will once again be broadcasted on the radio, television and an internet stream on our web site http://houltonrotary.org/.  Please don’t miss this opportunity to participate with a donation today or with a bid in November!

Thank you for your continued support to make our community a better place to live and work!

When a bid comes in we update the tote board so that people answering the phones can see the current bid.  At Watson hall the tote board is projected from a computer onto a big screen for everyone to see.  Now, you can see it from the comfort of your own home.  Why is this important? Well, if you’re watching the screen you can know within 20 seconds if you have been outbid.  In previous years you either had to wait and hear the bids announced on air OR called in to get an update.

Great, so how do I read the Tote Board?

The image below will show you everything that you need to know:

Okay, what else do I need to know?

The Tote Board webpage will automatically update the image every 20 seconds (whenever a new image is available) so please DO NOT KEEP HITTING THE REFRESH BUTTON on your browser.  This will only slow the process down and delay your ability to see the image.

Also, from time-to-time, the image may disapear and be replaced with an X.  DO NOT PANIC!!!  It will go away during the next refresh.

Happy Bidding!

Have fun, bid often, bid high and be sure to take advantage of the Online Tote Board!