Fundraiser will support porch roof restoration
(Oneida, NY- April 2014) The Madison County Historical Society seeks donations for Donation Auction Fundraiser to be held July 12. The preview will begin at 5 p.m. with the auction following at 6 p.m.
The society is looking for donations of items that are usable and saleable. Items for the donation auction may include, but are not limited to: furniture, art, decorative objects, gift certificates, or services. Gift certificates and services may include but are limited to: weekend getaways, gift baskets, salon services, fitness memberships, restaurant certificates, sport event tickets, and golf passes.
Personal clothing, appliances, vehicles, or books cannot be accepted. A brand new car, TV, or other new appliances are acceptable.
The society asks that donations be delivered during business hours Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. The deadline to donate items to the auction is June 23. Items accepted for the auction are tax deductible to the full extent of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax receipt forms will be furnished when item(s) are received. Auctioneer Bradley Markowski will conduct the auction. There is no buyer’s premium.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Madison County Historical Society’s Restoration Fund. Restoration of an 1850 Gothic Revival period home is an ongoing process. Currently, the society needs to restore the tin roof above the side porch.
The auction will take place at the Gorman Foundation Community Center, 1081 Northside Shopping Center in Oneida.
Food will also be available at the auction.
For more information about the auction, please contact the Madison County Historical Society at 435 Main St. in Oneida, call 363.4136, or 361.9735, or email sydney@mchs1900.org, or visit www.mchs1900.org.