I’d like to thank the many volunteers and contributors who helped to make this a fun and profitable event.  A big thank you to all of the local restaurants that supplied food for the event—especially Patrice Parker (II Beauchaines) for organizing the variety.  A special thanks to the band, Waterline, for performing during the silent auction and the intermission.  And the most important thank you goes to Boyce Kay for doing such a fabulous job as our auctioneer!  We were able to raise over $10,000.

Laura Bageant, Auction Chairman
A Beach Place Realty
Topsail Island Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
Vice Chair on the Executive Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Left) - The singing/songwriting duo of Chris Pappalardo (guitar) and Jim Ellis (keyboard) entertained the crowd with their upbeat coastal rock music.

(Right) - Surf City Mayor Zander Guy and Topsail Beach Mayor Butch Parrish were two of the many locals in attendance supporting the chamber fundraiser.

 

 

 

 

 

(Left) - Breakfast at Batt’s Grill in Surf City has a tradition of heavy bidding, and this year was no exception.  Mayor Zander Guy offered up the winning bid while volunteer Mike Hendricks (standing) worked the crowd.

(Right) - Plenty of local islanders showed up to support the fundraiser.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Left) - Volunteer Sharon Duvall showed off some of the fabulous items up for auction this year.  Behind Sharon are two other long-time volunteers Dutch Bageant (standing) and Systel’s Steve Cook, a Director on the Chamber Board.

(Right) - Anna Marie Maney (left) with the Chamber volunteered at check in where attendees purchased auction paddles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Left) - Boyce Kay wowed the crowd as auctioneer for the evening and Auction Chairman Laura Bageant kept things running smoothly.

(Right) - Auction attendees checked out some of the merchandise in the silent auction held prior to the main event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Left) - The biggest buyer of the evening was Jane Jeffreys from Goldsboro, NC (left) shown with her friend and fellow bidder Lisa.

(Right) - Topsail Island Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism President Allan Libby took a break to watch all the action.