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Send to Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to reunions@wintertexantimes.com. www.wintertexantimes.com By Barb Zanetti Photos by Dennis Zanetti Alamo Palms RV Resort’s Scholarship Committee has raised over $10,000 so far this year in its two major fundraising events – an auction and a Ropa Style Show. Through generous resident donations, these two events over the past decade have provided over $100,000 in scholarships for Alamo’s high school (PSJAMemorial) seniors. Residents say that while they have been entertained, they also enjoyed giving their time, talent, and money to make these unique events a success for such a worthy cause. Auction War Helps Seniors Knowing their budgets ahead of time, resident bidders come to the annual auction armed with their numbered signs, ready to overpower and outbid even their closest friends. Others spot their “prize” and can’t be swayed to relinquish it no matter what the cost. It’s the one day at Alamo Palms RV Resort when a deep-dish cherry pie can cost a resident $120, a loaf of cracked-wheat bread $80, and a dozen peanut butter cookies $75. Other than the homemade bakery, lightly used items such as bikes, golf clubs, microwaves and electronics are also on auction. The highest bidder is not necessarily the only victor. The biggest winners are seniors at Alamo’s high school (PSJA Memorial). This year the park’s auction raised over $8,000. “What’s most impressive about this auction is that residents don’t solicit local businesses for donations or contributions,” Nancy Nielsen, c o - c h a i r ma n , said. “Everything is donated by residents and purchased by residents. And they have great fun doing all of it -- donating, setting up the auction, bidding and winning.” She explained that she feels no one expects a bargain at this event. And added, “That’s what patio sales and flea markets are for.” The event doesn’t always go without a hitch. This year, an hour and a half before the auction began, the committee was notified that their first-time professional auctioneer suffered a medical emergency and wouldn’t be available. Residents Leo Mork and Ron Horn said they didn’t mind stepping up to handle the fast-talking, auction chanting many have come to expect. “It’s a great experience up there [on stage].” Ron said. “It’s amazing how people open up their hearts and wallets.” He offered an explanation to why bakery items sell so well. “People like them because they’re consumable,” he said. “They don’t have to worry about what they’re going to do with their prize when they get home. Even diabetics figure, ‘One time? Give ‘er!’” After laughing heartily, Leo offered an example of the fun he had while fulfilling his auctioneer role to raise a beautiful floral donation’s value, while at the same time understanding who he could joke with. “One of the spotters who was carrying stuff around for us starts bidding on the bouquet of flowers,” See AUCTION pg. 12 Auction and Ropa Style Show raises over $10k Cindy and Peg with Peanut Butter Cookies.
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