October Houlton Rotary Newsletter
October 26, 2009 General Information Comments OffThe Houlton Rotary Newsletter for October 2009 is now available for download:
Dr. Jessica Philbrook meets with Rotary
October 21, 2009 Program Comments Off
On Monday, October 19th the Houlton Rotary Club hosted Dr. Jessica Philbrook. Dr. Philbrook spoke about eye diseases and ways to detect and prevent these diseases with routine eye care. Pictured from the left are John Tribou, Houlton Rotary President, Dr. Philbrook & Dr. Bob Ellis, host and Houlton Rotarian.
Cheap Log Cabin
October 19, 2009 Auction, Cheap Log Cabin No Comments
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 Club Prepares for 54th Annual Auction
October 6, 2009 Auction Comments Off
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 25th. 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!
