The Auctions and COVID-19
For 46 years our Branch has held Auctions. We survived heavy downpours and Bristol Road being closed, and had to get a friendly snowplow to help us out, but never before this year have we cancelled an auction. The COVID-19 was just going public in March when we were forced to change our plans. It just wasn’t safe to consider such a gathering. But what about the funds raised at our auctions? For several years, we have annually generated $10,000 - $12,000 to purchase much-needed clothing, linens, and toiletries. Solution: We invited auction goers and volunteers to contribute for our cancelled March Auction and raised over $2900. We are now asking you to make a contribution toward our November cancelled Auction. Checks should be made out to Southampton Branch of NGA and sent to Karen Fesmire, Treasurer at 960 E. Maple Drive, Southampton, PA 18966. We appreciate your consideration and support. (Hopefully we'll be back to auctions next year. We miss you and wish you well.)