Archive for December, 2009

Online Auction Raises $17,000!

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Thank you to everyone who visited and bid on items at the VYCC’s Online Holiday Auction! All of us at the VYCC, the Catamount Trail Association, the Moosalamoo Association, and the Vermont Mountain Bike Association are overwhelmed by the generosity of our bidders, donors, and supporters. With your help, we raised over $17,000!

Between our year-round School Program and the upcoming Summer Field Season, we are busily preparing for what’s sure to be a great 2010, full of priority conservation work, outdoor education, and tons of laughter & fun. The funds raised from our Online Holiday Auction will help provide more employment opportunities to Vermont’s youth, as well as continue our important conservation work throughout the state.

Thank you again for supporting the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps!

Delivery & Pick-up Instructions:

All gift certificates will be mailed to the winning bidders. For larger items, please stop by the West Monitor Barn in Richmond, Vermont to pick up your auction item(s).

If you are unable to pick up your item or have questions, please contact Kristin Smith at the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps at kristin.smith@vycc.org or (802) 434-3969 x122. Shipping & Handling will be paid by the winning bidders.

Click here for directions to the West Monitor Barn.

HURRY! LAST DAY for VYCC AUCTION!

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Time is running out! Bid on some last-minute deals at the VYCC’s Online Holiday Auction before the auction closes TODAY at 11:59PM EST. We are nearing our fundraising goal but need your help overcoming the last hurdles! Every purchase you make at our Online Holiday Auction supports the VYCC’s efforts to offer more employment opportunities to Vermont’s youth and to complete more priority conservation projects throughout the state. Complete your holiday shopping, and help the VYCC change lives! Visit www.vycc.cmarket.com

GREAT DEALS!

Killington Season Pass

Oraganic Cotton Sheet sets

Organic Cotton Duvet Cover with Two Shams

Bonnie Acker Paintings

Jay Peak Season Passes

Gift Certificate to Shelburne Camping

Canoe

One-of-a-kind Stone Necklace

…and more!

Thank you to everybody who has supported the VYCC and participated in the Online Auction over the last two weeks! We had a ton of fun hosting the auction and hope you had a great time perusing all the donated items!

Information about picking up an auction item that you won can be found at the Auction’s website.

VYCC Auction: 5 Days Left

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

ONLY 5 DAYS OF BIDDING LEFT! We’ve added new items to our Online Auction! Two Brothers Tavern • New World Tortilla Gift Certificate • Killington Season Ski Pass • Lake Champlain Chocolates • Yoga Classes • Bike Accessories • Alpaca Throws • Large Bonnie Acker Paintings!

Visit our Online Holiday Auction at www.vycc.cmarket.comfor all of your holiday shopping needs! Every dollar you spend at the Online Auction supports the VYCC’s efforts to provide meaningful jobs to Vermont’s young folks and to complete priority conservation work all over the state.

Great Deals! Great Gifts!

We received a large donation of Organic Cotton linens from our partnerships with Seventh Generation and ReSOURCE. These luxury linens are being sold on our auction at a great price. Proceeds raised from these items will be split between ReSOURCE and the VYCC. You can support two local conservation nonprofits with one purchase! Check them out by going to the HOME category on our auction site.

ReSource sheets

Let the BIDDING begin!

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

The VYCC’s annual Online Holiday Auction has begun! Afraid of long lines and crowded stores during the holiday season? No worries, the VYCC can help you finish up your holiday shopping from the luxury of your home computer.

We have Ski/Ride Passes to Bolton, Sugarbush, Killington, Mad River, Jay Peak, Mt. Snow, and Middlebury Snowbowl; Gift certificates to shops like the Peace & Justice Store, August First Bakery, and Bikram Yoga; Fine Dining, Museum Passes, Orchestra & Theatre Tickets, Artwork and Jewelry by local artists…and much, much more!

This year we’re also offering a special “Talents of the VYCC” section, in which you can bid on workshops and lessons provided by the VYCC’s very own Headquarters Staff! Bid on everything from Backcountry Ski Lessons with Breck (Director of Development) to a Leave No Trace Trainer Course with Chris (Conservation Intern in Residence).

Our Online Holiday Auction is in partnership with the Moosalamoo Association, the Catamount Trail Association, and the Vermont Mountain Bike Association. Help support our efforts by bidding at our Online Holiday Auction! By purchasing an item, you’re helping the VYCC and our partners provide more jobs to Vermont’s youth and complete important conservation projects throughout the state.


Let the shopping begin! www.vycc.cmarket.com


Online Holiday Auction