Updating the Bids

As of 9:00 am Thursday, Dec. 29th here's where we stand on the bidding for the Haitian paintings. Thanks to one and all for your interest.

Painting #1: $110.00
Painting #2: $100.00
Painting #3: $75.00
Painting #4: $100.00
Painting #5: $100.00
Painting #6: $65.00
Painting #7: $75.00
Painting #8: $50.00
Painting #9: $100.00
Painting #10: $50.00

An Update on Painting Bids

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! Here's an update on the bids on the various Haitian paintings as of 9:00 am on Dec. 26th. Thanks for your interest!

Painting #1: $110.00
Painting #2: $100.00
Painting #3: $75.00
Painting #4: $85.00
Painting #5: $100.00
Painting #6: $50.00
Painting #7: $75.00
Painting #8: $50.00
Painting #9: $100.00
Painting #10: $50.00

Silent Auction - Dec. 23

As of 8:00 am on Thursday, December 23rd here is the update on bidding on the 10 Haitian paintings. To all those who have made bids, many thanks! To one and all, may you enjoy the holiday season.

Painting #1: $110.00
Painting #2: $100.00
Painting #3: $75.00
Painting #4: $75.00
Painting #5: $100.00
Painting #6: $50.00
Painting #7: $75.00
Painting #8: $50.00
Painting #9: $100.00
Painting #10: $50.00

Silent Auction Bidding Goes On

As I was getting ready to post the bids on the Haitian paintings it occurred to me that I ought to post the guidelines for the bidding on the blog. I will provide those after I list the bids as of 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 21st.

Painting #1: $110.00 Painting #6: $50.00
Painting #2: $100.00 Painting #7: $75.00
Painting #3: $75.00 Painting #8: $50.00
Painting #4: $75.00 Painting #9: $100.00
Painting #5: $100.00 Painting #10: $50.00

In less than one month, Jan. 12th, 2011, the 1st anniversary of the Haitian earthquake will be at hand. In the spirit of continuing to assist Haitians, SCC is holding a silent auction on ten pieces of authentic Haitian artwork purchased in Haiti by Schools Count Corp in November. All proceeds of the silent auction will benefit IMN School in Darbonne as they work to complete the third phase of rebuilding. We paid $28 for each painting. The opening bid is $40 per painting. Should you want to participate in the auction, simply make your bid by emailing it to me at rich219@comcast.net. You need only to note two things in your bid, the amount and the number assigned to the painting you are bidding on. I will update the bidding, through the SCC company blog, every couple of days so that you can follow the bidding. Simply go to http://www.schoolscountcorp.blogspot.com/ to check on bidding. By the way, if you are outbid on a painting I will email you to let you know. The paintings are shown in great detail if you scroll down on the blog. The final bid on all painting is Jan. 12th at 9:00 pm.

Aside from acquiring a wonderful piece of art, you will receive a tax deduction for the difference between the purchase price and what you paid for the painting should you have the highest bid. So, if a winning bid is $110 then you would acquire the painting as well as getting a tax deduction for $82 ($110 - $28). All sales are final. Payment is by check only, payable to Schools Count Corp. Arrangements will be made, agreeable to both SCC and the winner bidder, regarding delivery.

All of the paintings are on canvas and are not framed. I did have an Art teacher examine the paintings to determine the type of media used. All of the paintings are signed though some are simply initialed as I have noted. Some of the artist signatures are difficult to read and I have done my best to represent them to the best of my ability.

Please accept my thanks for your interest in the silent auction!
Dick Flesher

Silent Auction Update

Here is an update on the Silent Auction of the 10 Haitian paintings. Remember, you can bid again if you have been outbid. To those of you who have made bids, please accept my thanks for your interest in the paintings and supporting the rebuilding of IMN School in Darbonne, Haiti.

If you want to take another look at the paintings, you can scroll down to the Dec. 19th posting and take another look!

Painting #1: $100.00
Painting #2: $100.00
Painting #3: $75.00
Painting #4: $75.00
Painting #5: $100.00
Painting #6: $50.00
Painting #7: $50.00
Painting #8: $50.00
Painting #9: $100.00
Painting #10: $50.00

Many thanks!
Dick Flesher

Haitian Artwork Silent Auction

Painting 1, oil on canvas. Artist: Millien. Height 24", Width 20"

Painting 2: Oil on canvas. Signed as G.T. Height 20", Width 23 1/2"

Painting 3: Acrylic on canvas. Artist: Nook (?) Pierre Pierre. Height 24", Width 23 3/4"

Painting 4: Mixed media on canvas. Signed with the letter 'G' with vertical lines through the G. Height 24", Width 20"

Painting 5: acrylic on canvas. Artist: S. Auband. Height 20", Width 23"

Painting 6: Acrylic on canvas. Artist: Richard Donnette (spelling?). Height 19", Width 23 1/2"

Painting 7: Acrylic on canvas. Artist: Elysrra Francisco. Height 17", Width 23 1/2"

Painting 8: Oil on canvas. Artist: Pichard(?) Bethany. Height 19 1/2", Width 23"

Painting 9: Acrylic on canvas. Artist: Thony. Height 22 1/2", Width 16"

Painting 10: Acrylic on canvas. Artist: Bellevue Kender. Height 20", Width 24"

Lockport HS to Aid IMN in Haiti

I am always amazed at the good that the young people do in the world. So many of our high schools and elementary schools have all sorts of programs to aid those in need. There are Interact Clubs, Key Clubs, Student Councils, National Honor Societies and many more school organizations that help others through various forms of outreach.

The Interact Club of Lockport High School is just one such group. Last year the members of Interact provided a huge source of funds to help rebuild IMN. I just spoke with the club members, yesterday, and shared some of my April 2010 travel experiences with them.

As the first anniversary of the Jan. 12th earthquake approaches, the Interact Club wants to pitch in to help Maxandre Bien-Aime, the Principal, finish the third phase of rebuilding the school. The members of the club, along with their sponsors, have already begun to come up with some ideas to raise funds to continue the rebuilding.

Because of the great energy and commitment of the 'Porters' I am certain that plenty of money will be collected to help the students at IMN. To each and every member please accept my thanks!

Dick