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LCRCC Staff Reveals their Favorite Auction Items

Over 100 items are up for bid at the Wonderland Auction. Wondering what items the Chamber staff is most excited about? See which items we’ve chosen as our favorites:

Petra Cliffs Climbing Center

Beginner package for two

Women climbing up a climbing wall

“I’d be most interested in Petra Cliffs. As someone who has an abiding fear of cliffs and edges, I’d love to test myself knowing that I’d be safe when I fell.”

-Tom Torti, President

 

Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits

Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits Winery Experience Package

Boyden Valley Winery

“I’d want the Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits Winery Experience Package – because who doesn’t love to spend a day indulging on delicious local wine and cheese in a gorgeous Vermont setting?!”

 –Victoria Colarusso, Communications and Administrative Coordinator

 

Basin Harbor Club

One-hour cruise aboard the Escape, the 48 passenger cruise boat that departs from Basin Harbor, and complimentary cash bar set up

View of Basin Harbors boat dock

“It is hard to narrow it to just one but a one hour private cruise aboard the Basin Harbor Club‘s Escape rises to the top of my list! What would be better than cruising Lake Champlain with my friends and family? The complimentary bar set up sweetens the deal!”

-Cathy Davis, Executive Vice President

 

University of Vermont

Four general admission tickets to the 2018-2019 Vermont Catamounts men’s basketball season

UVM Mens Basketball - Man dunking a basketball

“I’d love UVM tickets!  I’m an alum and have kids who like to go to games.”

-John Antonucci, Director of Entrepreneurship

 

Ogee

Organic skincare collection

Ogee Skin Care product line

Ogee is one of the best organic skin care companies out there; their products make your skin feel and look amazing. And Ogee’s founders are past LaunchVT winners, so you are helping to support local entrepreneurs!”

-Erin Bombard, Marketing and Events Manager

 

Local Motion

Bike ferry season pass

View of Local Motion

“I love the idea of being able to ride on the Causeway and just hop on Local Motion‘s bike ferry to South Hero on a whim – meaning no money in my pockets!”

-Chris Saracco, Marketing Assistant, Vermont Convention Bureau

 

Jess Boutique

$50 gift certificate, wallet and bracelet

Jess Boutique - Wallet, bracelet, and bag

“I would bid on the Jess Boutique gift certificate, wallet, and bracelet because it is unique and cute! And with the gift certificate, it gives me another reason to go back to Jess Boutique to shop!”

-Nicole Belanus, Operations Manager

 

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom

$200 gift certificate to The Kitchen Bistro in Richmond

View of Kitchen Bistro's dining room

“I would love to win the $200 gift certificate to the Kitchen Table Bistro in Richmond, courtesy of Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom, because I have always wanted to eat there and haven’t been yet! With $200, that would be more than enough to bring friends along too!”

 –Megan Hood, Sales Manager, Vermont Convention Bureau

 

Birnn Chocolates of Vermont

Tiered truffle box tower

3 boxes of Birnn Chocolates stacked together with a bow

“My family loves Birnn Chocolates!”

-Patrick O’Neil, Vice President of Finance and Operations

 

Vermont Comedy Club

$100 gift card

Vermont Comedy Club with crowd

“I would love to have a Vermont Comedy Club certificate. It is a fun place that never disappoints!”

-Susan Smith, Vice President of Tourism and Visitor Services

 

Vermont National Country Club

18-hole foursome

Vermont National Country Club building with a man swinging a golf club

“I’m gearing up for the KeyBank Chamber Challenge!”

-Tom Carton, Sales Manager, Vermont Convention Bureau

 

Groennfell Meadery

Three four-packs, two steins, and two sample flights

Groenfell Meadery with pint glasses

Groennfell Meadery is one of my favorite local spots. I’d drink that!”

-Ashten Stringer, Government Affairs Specialist

 

Brilliant Massage Therapy

45-minute custom massage session

Jolita Brilliant Massage - Women giving a rock massage

“If I could bid on an item, I would bid on the 45 minute custom massage session supplied by Brilliant Massage Therapy. I love massages, as they relax both my body and my mind, and I have heard great things about Brilliant Massage Therapy.”

-Cole Snyder, Americorps TIPS Coordinator

And that is just a few of the fantastic items available for you to bid on! Be sure to check out our social media, this blog and our emails to keep up-to-date with all things auction items. And don’t forget to get your ticket to join us on March 15th at Champlain College’s Champlain Room from 5:30-8:00pm.

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