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...MINI-AUCTION Any disputed items will be bid upon by family members, with the money raised going into the estate to be divided equally by everyone. The person who ends up buying the item will receive a portion of the bid price back when the money is divided among the group. Estate lawyers say auctions are a way for heirs to realize what they are willing to pay to secure a precious heirloom. The problem is that they do tend to reward those heirs who can afford to receive less cash...
Highlights from the silent auction were autographed pieces of political memorabilia, including a vice presidential desk set and presidential pen from the Clinton White House, a Florida butterfly ballot from the 2000 Presidential election, signed by Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris and a signed picture of Al Gore ’69 and his wife, Tipper, sharing a kiss at the Democratic National Convention...
...Many of these items are one-of-a-kind—created specially for us with this event in mind. It’s great to be able to offer valuable goods in return, rather than just asking for donations,” said Auction Co-coordinator Wendolynn M. Montoya...
...auction was coordinated by co-chairs Montoya, a first-year student in the Masters’ of Public Policy program, and Daniel R. Wagner, a mid-career student, with the support of Harvard Faculty and students and KSG Deans Nye and Joseph McCarthy...
...auction is part of a year-long fundraising effort that garnered $100,000 last year for student intern stipends of up to $4,000 each. The Fund encourages students between the first and second years of their Masters degree program to take positions at public service organizations that don’t have funds to pay their salaries...