1. OPENING BIDS - Silent Auction begins at 6:15 p.m. Tables will close at 7:45 p.m.

2. PROCEDURE - Items for the silent auction have bid sheets attached or affixed nearby.

Bidders must write their names, paddle numbers, and bid amounts in dollars on the first available line of the bid sheet. Each new bid must equal or exceed the minimum increase amount stated on the bid sheet to qualify as a valid bid. No bid sheet may be removed from the Silent Auction table.

3. VALUE - Values set on goods and services are donor estimates and are not warranted by Arc for tax purposes or general value

4. EXPIRATION - All goods and services must be used within the time period restricted by donor on certificate, unless there is no restriction, in which case the certificates are valid for a period of year from the date of the Auction, May 9, 2008. Donors must be contacted within one month of the event, by June 09, 2008.

5. RESTRICTIONS - All items are sold "AS IS." Products and/or services may have restrictions or qualifications which may affect value, application of use thereof to the bidder. Purchasers are bound by restrictions specified by donor. Terms are not negotiable. Items such as vacation and weekend packages are not transferable. Please read specifications and limitations carefully before purchase.

6. WINNING BIDS - The closing bid circled by an auction official after the table closes constitutes the winning bid. In the event of a dispute, the auction official shall act as the final authority and shall determine the winning bidder. This decision is final. Auction officials solely retain the right to disqualify and/or nullify a bid.

7. PAYMENT - Payment by winning bidder will be accepted only at the close of the Oral Auction. Cash and local check will be accepted for all purchases, Credit cards (Master Card, Visa, American Express) will be accepted for purchases exceeding $50.00. Auctioneer will announce opening of Cashiers' Desk. All items must be paid IN FULL auction night.

8. TAKING YOUR ITEMS - All auction items must be removed from the premises by 11:00 p.m. May 9, 2008. Items may be removed by showing a receipt for payment at departure. Arc cannot assume responsibility for items left after 11:00 p.m. auction night.

9. ALL SALES FINAL - Goods and Services purchased at auction may not be exchanged altered or returned for refund to the Arc or donor, except where specified. The Auction Committee reserves the right to establish and maintain minimum bids. Items received after the catalogue deadline will be listed in the Addendum. Look for the Addendum in your registration package.