As the hustle and bustle of the holidays approach, take a moment to have some FUN. Here’s a flash mob I took part in at this year’s Texas Nonprofit Summit in September. Ah yes, Eye of the Tiger never had so much more meaning. Thank you Rachel Muir for posting this on Facebook. I couldn’t […]
Spotlight on FUNauctions: National Auctioneers Association
Last month brought some wonderful national attention to FUNauctions by way of an article in the October 2012 issue of Auctioneer magazine. The article highlighted my summer trip with Austin Smiles to San Salvador, El Salvador. Auctioneer is published by the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) of which I am a proud member. Start reading “Stories […]
Testimonial: Gayle had me at “no.”
Gayle Stallings, CAI, BAS Benefit Auctioneer by Beth Felker, M.A., Executive Director, SpineHope Gayle had me at “no.” During our first meeting, I knew I’d found “the one” in Gayle Stallings. Her personality, organization, depth of understanding of events and auctions, and formulas for: Calculating goals and success Templates, and Unlimited pre-event consulting This was […]
Littles, Bigs and Vanilla Ice Rock the Ice Ball
Benefiting Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Central Texas If my first event of the fall gala season is any indication of the months to come, hold on to your bidder numbers Austin. On August 25, 600 guests arrived at the Hilton Austin downtown for some serious FUN and serious giving at the 8th Annual Ice […]
Un Viaje del Corazon: A Journey of the Heart with Austin Smiles
https://austinsmiles.org/ My mission was to get to know Austin Smiles and the people they serve right on the front lines. I knew that in order to instill passion in others to support this organization, I would have to immerse myself as a first-hand witness to their work and their passion. Austin Smiles, The Austin Plastic […]
Reaping the Benefits
Long before smelling the beautiful blooms of springtime flowers, I knew a seed had been planted. Somewhere. But even before that, someone had to dig and turn the soil ahead of time. Once the seeds are planted, you have to water on a frequent basis so they can grow strong roots. Keeping out those pesky […]