T he Port Townsend Rotary Club is once again hosting an online Auction to support our communities. Last year we were excited to have raised $43,000 from our generous Sponsors, passionate Donors, and active Bidders. We gave funds to support organizations in Jefferson County that provided food, shelter, financial support and mental health services to those impacted by the pandemic and related economic issues. We also supported scholarships for 4 local young people to attend college and, with the help of a Rotary International matching grant, Club money and volunteer hours are working to support a Teen Center in Jefferson County. The funds raised in this Auction will continue to support local agencies and programs that provide essential services for families and young people in need. Thank you for helping Rotary improve our world! Message from the President: Hello to our beloved community. Well, 2020 is over and a very strange year it was indeed. In 2020 Rotary transitioned to an online auction, and we’re looking forward to another online Auction in 2021. Our Auction theme is “Imagine the Possibilities” and the goal this year is to support youth and basic needs for the community. We hope you will tell all of your friends, relatives, and everyone you know - with an online format, you can bid from wherever you are. I thank you in advance for supporting our goals for the 2021 Auction. Lee Hoffman President, Port Townsend Rotary Message from the Auction Chair: Welcome and thank you joining us for the Port Townsend Rotary Club Annual Auction. We are excited to get our 2021 online auction underway. Make sure you register and you can browse the items prior to the start of the Auction. As Lee mentioned, the proceeds raised from this event will go towards community charities and nonprofits that work with youth and provide essential services, with a focus on those that were impacted by the pandemic. So, thank you for your support and for helping the Port Townsend Rotary Club make a difference in our communities. Enjoy the auction and remember that in order to win, you need to bid! Sandy Eherenman Auction Chair, Port Townsend Rotary Rotary’s Special Cause for 2021: As our Special Cause for 2021, the Port Townsend Rotary is bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Jefferson County. After the Auction we will celebrate this extraordinary benefit to our communities with a special dedicated event and fundraiser.