The Annual Meeting is coming up and it is time to start thinking about donations. We have changed our auction a bit this year to focus on larger baskets focused on topics. We have a number of topics chosen and are looking for donations for those baskets. We are asking each member to consider donating one or more items for a basket. We have included some suggestions for items but would welcome items we have not thought about. Items should be new or very gently used.

Items to be donated need to be entered into a spreadsheet so we know what is coming. There is an easy form to enter items at https://goo.gl/forms/ZcBnyxGl12FrnNdu2. After entering items in the form, please e-mail a picture if one is available to elizabeth.fox@sdstate.edu. Items need to be entered into the form by November 1, 2018.

Note that the committee retains the right to combine baskets if we do not have enough donations to support any of these baskets by itself.

Gardening Basket

Small gardening tools
Seeds (especially heirloom or organic)
Gift Certificates

Craft Basket

Knitting/Crochet needles
Sewing items
Yarn/Fiber
Fabric
Paper crafting paper
Stamps

Holiday Baking Basket

Cookie cutters
Unique/local ingredients
Kitchen items

Camping/Wilderness Adventure Basket

Tent
Camping Gear
Gift Certificate to outdoor store
Camping food

New Baby Basket

Diapers
Formula
Clothes
Toys

Native American Food Basket

Teas
Dried meats
Ingredients
Recipes

Get Away Basket

Gift certificate for a hotel/B&B stay
Relaxation or romance items such as wine

Fermentation Galore Basket

Wine making supplies
Beer making supplies
Cider making supplies

Bike Basket

Bicycle
Helmet
Basket
Pants clip

Family Game Night Basket

Games
Snacks

Please feel free to contact me with any questions at elizabeth.fox@sdstate.edu or 605-691-5211.

Thank you for your support!