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Title: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Drew on August 25, 2009, 10:26:00 AM
Tim Fishell and I have posted 3 auctions to benefit Kayla and Chester Carlson, the daughter and father of Leroy "Goldenhawk" Carlson.

I'd like to apologize for the delay in getting this around as we had a few set backs in the beginning and some confusion as to what was going to be donated and what would take place.  

We had orginally talked of doing a raffle, but with all the different stuff involved and people we wanted to avoid any hassle or inconvinence for Chester and keep things simple.

I do believe Tim has a couple things to add to the auctions and will be on later to post.

We've done the best we could with describing the bows, if we've missed anything please let me know. I also have a few more pics and can post those if requested.

I sincerly hope I haven't burned any bridges with anyone over this, I just wanted to do something for a friend and his family.

I really appreciate all the help from Terry, Sue, Joe, and Tim you guys are top notch!

Thanks to everyone else on here for being patient and helping us out.

I know times are tough now, but Bid high to help out a family in need.

-Drew
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: S. Brant Osborn on August 25, 2009, 10:38:00 AM
I would be proud to own the bow I bid on but really would like to do some thing for Leroy's family.  He was a More Than Fair Buisnessman and made many fine strings for me.

If I do not win the bidding I will send a donation to the pot for the family.  I think anyone who can bid a few hundred on a bow and not win the bid can aford $10 or $20 as a donation.  So I challenge all bidders to consider this.

Brant
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Drew on August 25, 2009, 11:05:00 AM
If anyone wishes to do what Brant suggested, please make the donation to "Chester Carlson", Money Orders please and send it to:

Tim Fishell
37 W. 34th Street
Holland MI. 49423.  

Tim is handling the money orders and will send all the donations along with the money for the bows at once.

Posting here if you donate will help us keep track of everything.

Thanks so much!
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: SlowBowinMO on August 25, 2009, 11:14:00 AM
Where are the auctions?  Or did I miss the obvious?  :knothead:
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Drew on August 25, 2009, 11:17:00 AM
Tim they are on Pow Wow, title "Fundraiser for Kayla Carlson and the bow name"
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Bob Morrison on August 25, 2009, 11:31:00 AM
AS Brant suggested, I would like to make a donation. The next set of limbs Sold out of our stock limbs, I will donate the full amount to the fund for Kayla Carlson. Just say it is for Kayla.
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: S. Brant Osborn on August 25, 2009, 11:43:00 AM
Bob,
I bow to your selflessness!
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Crash on August 25, 2009, 11:43:00 AM
Dang Bob, that's top notch right there.
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Drew on August 25, 2009, 11:45:00 AM
I can't find the words to thank you enough Bob!
 :notworthy:
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Drew on August 25, 2009, 12:51:00 PM
TTT
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Tim Fishell on August 25, 2009, 02:57:00 PM
Drew, Thanks so much for posting this.  I was out of town on a buisness meeting this morning but I am back now.  If anybody has any questions please feel free to drop me an e-mail or give me a phone call.  

timf23@hotmail.com
616-405-5587
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Drew on August 25, 2009, 03:41:00 PM
Tim, let's hope your postal carrier gets a work out!

If anyone needs to contact me they can at
517-775-7585.
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: 4runr on August 25, 2009, 03:56:00 PM
You guys ROCK!!
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Drew on August 25, 2009, 09:49:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: bear1336 on August 26, 2009, 03:22:00 AM
TTT
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Drew on August 26, 2009, 12:55:00 PM
TTT...if anyone wishes to make a donation outside of the auctions, please see my earlier post above. The auctions end on Monday 8/31 @ 10PM.

I'm hoping someone needs some limbs for their Morrison too!   :pray:
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Tim Fishell on August 26, 2009, 07:28:00 PM
We are off to an awesome start.  $2,025 so far in the 4 auctions!!  That is amazing!!  The Tradgang family just ROCKS!!!   :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Bob Morrison on August 27, 2009, 09:50:00 AM
Some one did buy a set of shawnee limbs. Once the deal goes though I'll be sending a check for the sale price of that set of limbs.BTW they were one of the most expensive sets we had   :clapper:
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Hawkeye on August 27, 2009, 10:10:00 AM
Bob,

That is such a TERRIFIC thing to do!  Thanks for being so generous in times where financial situations make it mean even more.  You are a fine man, and I appreciate knowing you!  WAY TO GO!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  

Daryl
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Drew on August 28, 2009, 08:53:00 AM
Bob, thank you SO much for the donation it means a lot!
TTT, we'll be doing one last "quick" auction and getting everything wrapped up on Tuesday 9/1.

Any extra donations please let Tim or me know!

Thanks!
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Tim Fishell on August 28, 2009, 06:06:00 PM
Well from what I know of right now we are at $3010 with the auctions and an awesome donation by Bob Morrison!!  That is amazing guys!!  Keep up the good work!!    :thumbsup:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Terry Green on August 29, 2009, 12:23:00 AM
Bob Morrison....you are now officially my HERO!!!
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: leatherneck on August 29, 2009, 12:49:00 AM
You da man Bob.   :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Drew on August 29, 2009, 05:10:00 PM
TTT
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Tim Fishell on August 29, 2009, 09:29:00 PM
Right now with the 5 auctions and Bob Morrison's donation we are at $3,160.00!!  Thanks guys again and lets keep it going!! Still a couple bow at a fraction of the cost of a new one!!
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: bear1336 on August 30, 2009, 06:20:00 AM
TTT
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Drew on August 30, 2009, 09:27:00 AM
C'mon folks the auctions are still going and we've had a couple great donations..

If anyone wishes to donate some money to the family, every little bit will help!
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Tim Fishell on August 30, 2009, 10:46:00 AM
I think we broke the $3,500 mark this morning!!  THANK YOU so much guys!!!   :notworthy:
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Drew on August 30, 2009, 09:28:00 PM
TTT we're not done yet...
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Tim Fishell on August 31, 2009, 07:46:00 AM
Last day boys and girls!! Bidding ends tonight at 10:00pm EST. Your bid needs to be stamped 9:59 to be counted. Good luck everybody and thanks again for the awesome bids and donations.

Tim
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: bentpole on August 31, 2009, 02:32:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: S. Brant Osborn on August 31, 2009, 02:50:00 PM
I have a money order on the way Tim.  

By the way, has anyone said, "Bob Morrison Rocks!", yet?

Brant
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Drew on August 31, 2009, 03:10:00 PM
Thanks Brant!
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Tim Fishell on August 31, 2009, 09:46:00 PM
Thanks so much Brant!!

Only a few more minutes to get in on the auctions.  Still some great deals on some awesome bows!!
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Tim Fishell on August 31, 2009, 10:13:00 PM
Thanks to everybody that helped us out with this fundraiser for the Carlson family!!  The winning bidder is posted on each thread.  As soon as I receive payment I will have your winnings shipped out.  Please remember to make money orders payable to Chester Carlson.  Thanks again and if you have any questions please let me know.
Title: Re: Benefit Auctions for Kayla Carlson
Post by: Tim Fishell on September 04, 2009, 04:09:00 PM
Cash donations received from Brant Osborn, Norb Schulz, and Bob Morrison!!  Thanks guys!!    :thumbsup: