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ACRL’s silent auction offers great prizes

Bid on these exciting offers now or in Pittsburgh

ACRL will hold its first-ever silent auction at its 7th National Conference in Pitts- burgh, March 29–April 1. Proceeds from the auction will be used to establish an endow- ment to support the development of academic library leaders. Prizes listed below have all been donated. You can participate in the auction even if you’re not attending the conference. Complete the bid form on the next page and fax it to ACRL before March 20. You will be notified after the conference if you have placed the win- ning bid. Payment may be made by check or credit card.

List of prizes

Gallery poster, “June,” by Angus Mac- Pherson, matted & framed. Donor:Albuquerque Convention Bureau. Value: $250. Minimum bid: $55. Item #01

Austin sports bag, includes t-shirt, golf tees, sunglasses, and key chain. Donor:Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Value: $35. Minimum bid: $10. Item #02

Accommodations for two for two nights at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, downtown.

Donor:Hyatt Regency Chicago. Value: $300. Minimum bid: $75. Item #03

One weekend night’s stay for two at Philadelphia’s Hotel Atop the Bellevue; includes champagne check-in, deluxe accommodations, and breakfast. Donor:Hotel Atop The Bellevue. Value: $165. Minimum bid: $50. Item #04

Two nights and three days at your choice of the Chicago Hilton & Towers, Palmer House Hilton, or Oakbrook Hilton Suites. Donor:Conrad Hilton Hotels. Value: $300. Minimum bid: $75. Item #05

Arizona getaway at the Camelback Inn Resort, Golf Club, and Spa for two nights in Scottsdale. Donor:Camelback Inn. Value: $590. Minimum bid: $225. Item #06

Land of the Sun, New Mexico coffee table book. Donor:El Paso Convention Bureau. Value: $59.95. Minimum bid: $15. Item #07

Overnight deluxe accommodations for two at the Fairmont Hotel, Chicago. Donor:Fairmont Hotel. Value: $250. Minimum bid: $75. Item #08

Dinner for two at the Fairmont Hotel’s Primavera Ristorante, Chicago. Donor:Fairmont Hotel. Value: $50. Minimum bid: $30. Item #09

Indianapolis Colts package includes two round-trip airline tickets, two tickets to 1996 Colts game, Saturday night hotel stay, and limousine to and from airport.

Donor:Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association. Value: $1,000. Minimum bid: $350. Item #10

Jacket and golf hat. Company:Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau. Value: $80. Minimum bid: $30. Item #11

Overnight weekend accommodations for two at the Omni Chicago Hotel. Donor:Omni Chicago Hotel. Value: $170. Minimum bid: $50. Item #12

1990 limited release Pinot Noir 3.0 L. Donor:The Monterey Vineyard. Value: $125. Minimum bid: $50. Item #13

Accommodations for two for two weekend nights at the New York Hilton and Towers. Donor:New York Hilton & Towers. Value: $500. Minimum bid: $205. Item #14

Two 1995 season passes for the Opryland Theme Park in Nashville. Donor:Opryland Hotel. Value: $70. Minimum bid: $30. Item #15

Sea World of Florida gift pack, includes admission for two, t-shirt, and novelty items. Donor:Sea World of Florida. Value: $100. Minimum bid: $30. Item #16

Two nights and three days stay for two at the Las Vegas Hilton, including tickets to Starlight Express.Donor: Las Vegas Hilton. Value: $600. Minimum bid: $225. Item #17

Stouffer Renaissance Hotel weekend package, Nashville—Friday & Saturday night accommodations for two and Sunday brunch. Donor:Stouffer Renaissance Nashville. Value: $370. Minimum bid: $150. Item #18

Deluxe accommodations for two (Friday & Saturday) at the Swissôtel, Chicago. Donor:Swissôtel, Chicago. Value: $424. Minimum bid: $150. Item #19

Admission for two to Universal Studios Theme Park in Orlando, Florida. Donor:Universal Studios Florida. Value: $80. Minimum bid: $30. Item #20

Two one-day passes to Walt Disney World, Florida. Donor:Walt Disney Attractions, Inc. Value: $76. Minimum bid: $30. Item #21

Dinner for two at the Sheraton Gateway Suites at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. Donor:Sheraton Gateway Suites. Value: $76. Minimum bid: $30. Item #22.

Three nights and four days for up to four people at Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, next to Disney-MGM Studios and EPCOT ’95 World Showcase. Donor:Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. Value: $500. Minimum bid: $205. Item #23.

Two dinner entrees at Chauncey’s restaurant in Pittsburgh(three sets). Donor: Chauncey’s. Value: $40 each. Minimum bid: $15. Items #24, #25, #26.

His and hers Ritz-Carlton terrycloth, monogrammed bathrobes. Donor:Ritz- Carlton Hotel. Value: $200. Minimum bid: $100. Item #27.

Crown Enchanted Weekend at the Westin William Penn in Pittsburgh, includes overnight stay, champagne, and continental breakfast. Donor:Westin William Penn Hotel. Value: $169. Minimum bid: $50. Item #28.