HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton Rotary Club is declaring the 61st Annual Radio and TV Auction a success. The auction this year grossed over $55,000 which includes money from the bidding, sale of oil tickets, advertising, sponsorships and donations, as well as the sale of six Boy and the Boot statues for the Houlton Regional Health Services Foundation.
After expenses are paid, proceeds from the auction will benefit the event’s major project which is funding the new Winter Sports Trailer for the Houlton Parks and Rec Department. The auction is also helping to fund the Backpacks for Kids program, Friends of Aroostook, Southside School Playground Equipment and Adopt-A- Block.
Rotary’s other charities include Dollars For Scholars at all area schools, Salvation Army, Student Recognition Day, youth baseball and the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.
Rotary President Matt Nightingale states, “We are thrilled with the success of the auction and the generosity of the community allowing us to fund such worthwhile projects that will have an impact on individuals locally and worldwide.”
The annual auction is Houlton Rotary’s largest fundraiser each year and requires the work of the entire club and the support of area businesses and individuals. This year’s Auction Chair Julie Delano said “We can’t thank the community enough for their continued support of this project … from those who donate items, sponsor and advertise to those who bid and purchase the goods. It is a true community event and it wouldn’t be possible without all of this generosity.”
Further information on the auction or Rotary is available by contacting Nightingale or any Houlton Rotarian. Results of the auction including successful bidders can be found at the club’s website at www.houltonrotary.org.
