Auction of Promises- Bid Today!

If you missed this year's Georgia WAND Holiday Potluck- not to worry. We'll bring part of the party, the Auction of Promises to you! One of the highlights of the evening was the auction of promises, where Georgia WAND members and supporters could bid on services and other goodies from their favorite Georgia WAND staff and board members. Scroll down for the remaining promises and send your bids to courtney@wand.org. We'll update this page daily and our Facebook page each time we get a bid!

Graphic Design
The best way to promote your event, your organization, your message or your campaign is through visually appealing, sleek, eye-catching marketing materials. Let me design your next poster, invitation, e-newsletter, or brochure. This promise includes consultation, design and all rights to finished product.

Value: $500 for 5 hours

Designer: Kim Karris, altruistic graphic designer

Contact info: kim.karris@gmail.com, 404.938.0177

 

Custom Fitted Dress

Going somewhere special but have nothing to wear? Tired of shopping at department stores? Let fashion designer and clothing line Sweet Nectar personally fit you in your new dress.

Value: $150 for 1 custom-fitted dress

Dress Maker: Sweet Nectar

Contact Info: Dianne Valentin, diannevalentin@gmail.com

 

Puff Pastry Class ala Julia Child

You and a friend will come to my apartment for a baking lesson in puff pastry. We’ll follow Julia’s recipe via her books and You Tube. You will come away with a Pithivier ready to bake. All supplies included.

Value: $100 for 2 hours

Instructor: Catherine Smith, pastry chef extraordinaire

Contact info: catherineatlanta@gmail.com

 

Professional Photographer

Have an important event that you want photographed? Have a newborn baby in your family? Want professionally lighted staff pictures or an image for your website background? I am offering four hours of photography and post-production for photos you will remember forever. Includes digital files. Exclusions may apply.

Value: $2,000 for 4 hours

Photographer: Dee Nalam, professional photographer specializing in travel, portraits and events

Contact info: deenalam@gmail.com, 404.983.0688

 

Learn How to Knit

Wanna bitch but can’t stitch? Learn how to knit! I will teach you the fundamentals of knitting so you can make scarves, hats and beautiful handmade gifts for all time.

Value: $100 for 2 hours

Instructor: Betsy Rivard, avid knitter

Contact info:drivard000@aol.com

 

Learn how to Camp

In three hours, altogether or separately, I will teach you how to develop camping lists for car camping with a tent or small pop-up trailer camping. We will cover essentials for: camping in different seasons, choosing a camp site, preparing food at home or at the camp site, having a good time even in foul weather.

Value: $100 for 3 hours

Instructor: Susan Goodman, lifetime camper from childhood through senility

Contact info: susan@goodman.net

 

Personal Dog Walker

Have all-day meetings or going out of town for the night? Let me come and walk your dog, give him some exercise and some attention while you are away and his stuck at home. Good for two dog walks.

Value: $50 per dog walk

Dog Walker: Emilia Economou

Contact info: Emilia_economou@hotmail.com

 

Technology Tutoring

Know how to use a computer but not so great at fixing technology problems? I will tutor you in everyday computer questions, internet searches, email, maps, images, pictures. What are your most frustrating computer issues? Let’s work on your skills!

Value: $100 for 3 hours

Instructor: Susan Goodman, tech guru

Contact info: Susan@goodman.net

 

4 Hours of Babysitting

Everyone needs a little time away from baby. I will come by for four hours of babysitting at your home any day or night of the week with advance notice. Any age, up to 3 children.

Value: $80 for 4 hours

Babysitter: Betsy Rivard, loving mother and grandmother

Contact info: crivard000@aol.com

 

Car Service to and from Airport

Have family coming to Atlanta but don’t have time to pick them up? Leaving town but don’t want the hassle of getting there? Let me pick you up from your house and take you to the airport, door to door service. This promise includes return trip. Advance notice needed.

Value:  $100 for 1 trip to Hartsfield Jackson and one trip home from Hartsfield Jackson

Driver: Courtney Hanson, safe driver

Contact info: Courtney@wand.org

 

Personal Running Partner and Motivator

Lvoe to run but can’t get motivated? Out of shape and need some extra help? Let me call you three times a week and meet you for a run/walk for four weeks- just enough time to get you in a new routine. Includes nutrition advice.

Value: priceless

Motivator: Kim Karris, health and nutrition fanatic

Contact info: kim.karris@gmail.com, 404.983.0177

 

How to make a rainbow cake

I will show you how to make the amazing Rainbow Cake! We can do a traditional ranbow, red white and blue, or any other color combinations. You’ll leave with a cake ready to serve or freeze. Perfect just before a special event. All supplies included.

Value: priceless

Instructor: Catherin Smith, Pastry chef extraordinaire

Contact info: Catherineatlanta@gmail.com