Hi all, I hope this email finds you well. I have been encouraged to reach out to state presidents to see if items have been secured for the state auction baskets at the COE conference. An email went out from Angela Holley to state leaders, however I know each state changes leaders at different times, so if you are no longer in that role and could share this with the correct person, I would appreciate it. Below is the info-please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with moving forward. Best, Lindsay *States:* - We are requesting that each state donate an item or items valued at a minimum of *$100* and a maximum of *$249*. - Unfortunately, *we are not able to collect funds* and shop for State Associations as we originally planned due to audit restrictions. - If states plan to ship items, they will need to *ship them under their name and room to their respective hotel*. We will not be responsible for shipping. - Please consider that the winner may need to transport the items back to their home locations via *air travel.* Please make sure to fill out our Auction Item Submission Form <https://forms.gle/2jVcpVuLhFkJ2umm8> by *5:00 p.m. ET on August 23, 2024*. The attached auction flyer also includes an easy-to-use QR code for your submissions. -- *Lindsay Carpenter *(she/her) *Director of Upward Bound* | Lyndon Institute 168 Institute Circle, P.O. Box 127, Lyndon Center, VT 05850 Ph 802-535-3636 | www.lyndoninstitute.org STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may include privileged or otherwise confidential information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message.