2013 PGCA Silent Auction

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Larry Frey

Hi Eric,
You have probably been to more of these affairs than I have so you realize how much work goes into them. I'm not just talking about the banquet and auction either. It's the whole weekend, setting up and manning tables at the shooting grounds, doing registration and memberships, and awards, etc. The planning and work for this event starts right after the Spring Southern SxS in late April.

The only reason we had not tried this before was we are often times "too few" trying to do "too much" and even the thought of a new project meets with resistance. It's not because it's not a good idea but it's finding more people willing to pitch in. The other reason, which I guess I didn't stress enough in my last post, is that the auction is first and foremost a "Benefit" to those attending the meeting. We hope that this year being the 20th Anniversary of the PGCA we will be blessed with great weather, great shooting, and a great Banquet. I hope all who attend have a great time and that those who have never been to one of these events will give it a try in the future.

Yes Larry I do know how much trouble all of you guys go through to put on one of these meetings. This idea was something that has been mentioned to me by a few members so I thought I would pass it on to you. Sorry I will not be able to attend this year, I will certainly miss seeing all of you. Eric

[Dean Romig]

Eric must be one of those dyed-in-the-wool grouse hunters

We'll sure miss you Eric!

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Eric must be one of those dyed-in-the-wool grouse hunters

We'll sure miss you Eric!

That and a long drive by myself, just can't do it. Hopefully I will be in the woods and I will toast all of you when I get back to the cabin with a small nip of single malt. Hope all goes well and everyone has a great time.

[Double Play]

Originally Posted by Eric Eis

Yes Larry I do know how much trouble all of you guys go through to put on one of these meetings. This idea was something that has been mentioned to me by a few members so I thought I would pass it on to you. Sorry I will not be able to attend this year, I will certainly miss seeing all of you. Eric

Eric,
We always listen to new ideas and appreciate your bringing them forward. If all goes well we will look at it next year. Hope we see you in Sanford.

[Double Play]

Okay, I tried to take some group photo's to give people an idea of some of the very nice items that will be present at this years Silent Auction. Some items have already been posted and some like the 12"x21" curly black cherry hand made tray with the PGCA logo etched on it from Burl Bob, or the LOM case with the hand painted PGCA logo from members Dave Webber and Charlie Herzog have yet to arrive. I will try to post pics of these and others as they come in. As always we really appreciate the wonderful contributions from our members and supporters in the double gun community.

[Double Play]

Below is an Woodcock money clip engraved and donated by Noelle Feucht as well as a few more items.

[Dean Romig]

Great job on the pics Larry!

[Mills]

Originally Posted by Larry Frey

Below is an Woodcock money clip engraved and donated by Noelle Feucht as well as a few more items.

[Dean Romig]

A recent arrival from Gordon Smith is a copy of the April, 1943 issue of Remington Action, Ilion Works which is the Remington plant newspaper. It has some very interesting articles related to wartime efforts as well as personal tidbits by and about Remington employees, many of which are obviously aimed at boosting spirits and morale during this difficult time in American history. There are a great number of employee names in this issue and the serious Parkerphile may recognize several of them.

This measures 16" tall by 11" wide as looking at the full front page.



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[Dean Romig]

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