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Thanks to all my auction crews, I could not do it without you
all
All the auctions listed below, would not have been so successful
without the support of my wife Marion, and other family
members, parents and players, non-profit
groups all volunteering their time, to work
alongside me as part of my crew on the day. For most, it has been
their first auction experience. Finally, thanks to all the
attendees who took the time to send in the kind words of praise
below, we can all share in the success.
Cheers,
Martin
January 27, 2007
National Capitals 15U Girls Volleyball Team Auction - $3000 raised
in just under two hours
"As we drove home from our fundraising auction, I turned to my wife
and said, "I must admit, that that was the highlight of our
volleyball season thus far"…and so it was. Martin, your
professionalism was beyond comparison and your wife's managerial
skills kept everyone in check. Congratulations, I thank you
for your support and continued success in a field where you are
most definitely a Giant!
Cheers
John
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Dear Martin:
Thanks so much for all the work you did to get the auction
organized and running. It was great!
Cheers, Fiona
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Hi Martin
Brian and I enjoy your auctions very much. We always come
away with a new treasure for a very reasonable price. We
especially like the fundraiser auctions, and knowing that what we
purchase will help a young sports enthusiast. In these cold
days we are loving our last purchase - the corner fireplace!
I'm only sorry we weren't the winner of the Chocolate peanut butter
cheese cake too!
Looking forward to your next auction!
Thanks
Barb & Brian
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It is wonderful to have a successful event such as this and without
Martin's guidance it would not have come off. His countless
hours of work on advertising, solicitation, his words of
encouragement, his great and constant communications and then
on the day of, the wear and tear on his voice. This was real
team building. This was a pleasurable event and I think
most people really enjoyed our day together. I am sure we all
have some good ideas on how to make it even better for our next
one!!! Thank you Martin (and Marion) for donating your
valuable time and expertise and for putting the "fun" back in
fundraising."
Cheers to all,
Janet
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Of the twenty to twenty-five auctions that I attend each
year, I make a special effort to include all of Martin
Truman's auctions. His excellent and professional skill makes
each auction an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Wayne
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Martin, I just wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed the
auction. There were so many wonderful items that we bid
on. We did get one of the hotels price which was
great. We will try to attend any future
auctions.
Thank you
Sue
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Hello Martin, I thoroughly enjoyed attending the auction and the
way you conducted it so cheerfully and efficiently. It was a
very entertaining event! Congratulations on the successful
fundraiser.
S.E.
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September 10, 2005
Barrhaven Scottish RFC Auction - Supporting minor/junior rugby
programs raising $2000 in just over an hour.
Hi Martin,
I just wanted to express my gratitude on the fantastic job you did
for us on the auction. It was great to see how you worked the
crowd and reached into their pockets without them even knowing
:) I hope we can do another one soon and, since we saw first
hand how this works, I know we can make it even bigger and
better.
T.C.
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September 10, 2005
Barrhaven Scottish RFC Auction - Supporting minor/junior rugby
programs raising $2000 in just over an hour.
Hi Martin,
Thank you for a job well done! Your auction skills were
certainly brought to the fore on this occasion and I wish to
express my gratitude to you for the herculean effort that you put
in. I know it's always a bit easier when the bidders have had
a goblet of wine or two....but I also know the great amount of
effort that you put in during the preparation phase of the
event!
My first thanks go to you, Marion, your daughter and friends in the
kitchen selling food! A great family effort, and leadership
in showing what community sports is all
about!
It was a great start to renewing a community activity that is fun
and can benefit the club! I watched in the background as the
Football Kids came off the field after the game. Both they
and their parents were mesmerized by what was going on!
Some even forgot to get registered as a bidder, before placing a
bid!
Talk soon!
Well done again!
J.B.
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June 4, 2005 - Longfields Community Church Auction
Barrhaven
Martin I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your
time and efforts in helping us to make our fundraising auction such
a success.
On June 4, 2005 we were able to raise just over $2000.00 for our
youth mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Your guidance and
knowledge during the planning process was invaluable and without it
the event would not have gone smoothly.
Thank you again for your help and also for you donating your
time.
R.D.
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April 2, 2005
$3500 raised for the
local girls soccer team in Barrhaven
On Saturday April 2, 2005, the Ottawa South United U16 Girls OYSL
hosted their inaugural team fundraising event. Leading the way for
the bidders was our very own Martin Truman, Auctioneer. His command
of the auction block and gavel combined with his entertaining
style, paved the way to a very successful day.
A special thank you to Marion for coordinating the items on the
block.
L.B.
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March 5, 2004 - Adrienne Clarkson Elementary School (ACES)
Auction
Hi Martin:
Thank you again for all you have done to support
ACES. Everyone had a wonderful time and found the auction to
be great entertainment. We're thrilled with the amount of
money raised! There is a lot we can do for the school with
five thousand dollars -- books for the library, resources for the
classrooms, buses for field trips, etc.
Thanks again for everything.
S.E.
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