Please take a moment to read how YOU can participate through a PROXY BID for the amazing items offered at a LIVE auction on Monday, August 1 at the Abilities First Golf & Tennis Classic, presented by DVM Industries. That’s right, you don’t even have to be present to participate!
Here are the quick and easy steps to participate:
- Review the auction items below.
- Email FAFNYannounce@abilitiesfirstny.org with your name, email, phone number, the name and # of the item on which you are bidding, and your MAXIMUM (highest $) bid value you would like placed on that item.
- You will get a confirmation that your proxy bid order was received, and then you will be assigned a bidder on your behalf.
- The day of the event, your bidder will start at the lowest value and increase in value if you are outbid, until you’ve reached your MAXIMUM bid value.
- If you are the successful bidder, you will be notified after the event to arrange payment and delivery of the item.
PROXY BIDS BEING ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH JULY 25. JULY 25 IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT A PROXY BID.
The following high-prize items will be available for bidding:
1. MARRIOTT’S FAIRWAY VILLAS, GALLOWAY, NJ | $1,500 Value
Friday, September 2, 2022 to Monday, September 5, 2022
Marriott’s Fairway Villas is a vacation ownership resort nestled in the small enclave of Galloway, N.J., and situated near a wide range of New Jersey attractions, such as Atlantic City. The well-appointed villas promote relaxation and productivity. Attractions near the resort include an array of excellent golf courses, vibrant dining and nightlife in Atlantic City, and many quaint New Jersey shore towns, including Brigantine Beach. Each villa has fully-equipped kitchens, washer/dryers, and modern features. Other resort villa perks include three flat-screen TVs, balcony, high-speed Wi-Fi, and no resort fees. Accommodations: 2-Bedroom Villa. Bedroom 1 – 1 King; Bedroom 2 – 1 King, 2 Sofa beds; 2 Bathrooms; 2 Balconies.
Starting Bid: $750
Bid Increments: $50
2. OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND | $1,400 Value
Enjoy a week-long stay at a two bedroom, two bath condo with an onsite pool just four blocks from the beach. Easy-going Ocean City is all about family fun, doing the activities Americans have enjoyed for generations: eating salt water taffy, flying kites over sand dunes, playing putt-putt golf, and so much more! Amusement parks deliver on merry-go-rounds and Skee-Ball action, while renowned golf courses offer a different kind of play. Plus, its proximity to Philadelphia and the D.C. area only adds to its appeal.
The week of stay will be negotiated with the owner. Expiration Date: December 31, 2023.
Starting Bid: $700
Bid Increments: $50
3. ST. JAMES’S CLUBS & VILLAS, ANITGUA | Value $1,200
Experience a private 100-acre peninsula on Antigua’s southeastern coast where clear turquoise waters surround your own private oasis. Two magnificent white sand beaches, six pools, four distinct restaurants, non-motorized water sports, tennis & fitness center, supervised kids activities, spa and nightly entertainment. St. James’s Club will leave you with amazing island memories to last a lifetime. This Resort Certificate provides 7 to 9 nights accommodation (double occupancy) for 3 rooms (valued up to $1,200 per room depending on dates of travel) at St. James’s Club & Villas. All reservations are subject to a required supplement of $125 per person/per night which provides all dining, all beverages (including alcohol), resort facilities & activities. Government tax/service is additional. Airfare not included.
Starting Bid: $500
Bid Increments: $50
4. PREMIER HUDSON VALLEY GOLF-A-ROUND | Value $640
Golf two of the Hudson Valley’s exclusive clubs! The Powelton Club is a full service, private country club located 50 miles North of New York City, nestled in the heart of the Hudson River Valley in the hamlet of Balmville. Established in 1882, The Powelton Club is one of the oldest golf and tennis clubs in the United States. Wiltwyck is the premier family-oriented semi-private club in the mid-Hudson Valley. Wiltwyck’s championship golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., is widely recognized as the best example of modern championship golf architecture within 60 miles of its home in Kingston, New York. Prize includes Green Fees & Carts for four (4) to each course.
Starting Bid: $320
Bid Increments: $50
5. 2022 WOMEN’S US OPEN FINAL EVENT | Value $4,200
The US Open Tennis Championship is the final grand slam tournament of the tennis season, and this auction item is YOUR chance to see the US Open Women’s’ Tennis Championship Finals on Saturday, September, 10th at 12pm IN PERSON. Winner will receive two (2) up-close tickets to the Women’s Tennis Final of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center’s magnificent Arthur Ashe Stadium. This lot promises to be the opportunity of a lifetime for any tennis fan!
Game is scheduled for September 10, 2022 at 12 P.M.
Starting Bid: $2,100
Bid Increments: $100
6. 5-SEATER Hot Tub | Value $5,500
Looking for a hot tub that can go just about anywhere? The R-19 by Strong Spas is it! With seating up to 5, you can share the hydrotherapy pleasure of the 19 stainless steel jets with family and friends. It is a favorite among the Plug-and-Play spas! This item was donated by Factory Spa Direct and has a value of $5,500.
[Dimensions: 74″ Round x 32″H; 19 jets; 5 seats]
Starting Bid: $1,000
Bid Increments: $500