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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Q-Mart would not be possible without the generosity of the following members, clubs, districts, and areas.

2008 Auction Donors
Kaye Ahrendt
Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.A.

Brenda Chadwick
Iosco County, Michigan, U.S.A.

Suzanne Dortch
Cupertino, California, U.S.A.

Nancy Fitzpatrick
Deputy Executive Director
Quota International, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Shay Gebauer
Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.A.

Doris Glaessmann
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Christy Herz
Foundation Manager
Quota International, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Gwenn Jackson
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.A.

Laura Lahman
Coral Springs/Parkland, Florida, U.S.A.

Nicôl Lea
Cupertino, California, U.S.A.

Lin Liboro
Manila, The Philippines

Saundra Maisey
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, U.S.A.

Linda Morton
Massillon, Ohio, U.S.A.

Dude Nelson
Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.A.

Anne Ollikainen
Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Linda Pauli
Paso Robles, California,
U.S.A.

Daryl Perrine
Wooster, Ohio, U.S.A

Brooke Phillips
Executive Assistant
Quota International, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Mary Pribich
Massillon, Ohio, U.S.A.

Suzanne Prosser
Orillia, Ontario, Canada

Kathi Ross
Lake County, Ohio, U.S.A.

Toddy Silkman
Kent Valley, Washington, U.S.A.

Chris Tracey-Patte
Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia

Kathleen Treiber
Executive Director
Quota International, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

QI of Atascadero
California, U.S.A.

QI of Cambridge
Maryland, U.S.A.

QI of Fairbanks
Alaska, U.S.A

QI of Gloucester
New South Wales, Australia

QI of Grand Rapids
Michigan, U.S.A.

QI of Hunter Valley
New South Wales, Australia

QI of Huntington
West Virginia, U.S.A.

QI of Kingaroy
New South Wales, Australia

QI of Kirksville
Missouri, U.S.A.

QI of Monrovia-Duarte
California, U.S.A.

QI of Morro Bay
California, U.S.A.

QI of Northside Atlanta
Georgia, U.S.A.

QI of Orillia
Ontario, Canada

QI of Paso Robles
California, U.S.A.

QI of Port Macquarie
New South Wales, Australia

QI of Portsmouth
New Hampshire, U.S.A.

QI of San Luis Obispo
California, U.S.A.

QI of Sioux City
Iowa, U.S.A.

District 1, East Area
District 2, East Area
District 6, Central Area
District 7, Central Area
District 9, West Area
District 14, West Area
District 18, Canada Area
District 20, Central Area
District 22, Central Area
District 24, South Pacific Area
District 25, West Area
District 27, South Area
District 28, South Pacific Area
District 29, East Area
District 30, South Pacific Area
District 33, West Area
District 35, South Pacific Area
District 36, West Area
District 37, South Pacific Area
District 41, The Philippines

Central Area

Q-Mart 2008 bidding has ended. Winners will be posted on Quota’s Web site on Monday, March 3.
Click here after Monday to view them

Q-Mart 2008

A Quota Worldwide Shopping Extravaganza

      

Welcome to Q-Mart 2008, Quota International's 3rd annual on-line auction. We invite you to browse our incredible array of auction items donated by Quotarians from around the world! Bidding begins February 6, 2008 and continues throughout February, closing at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time in the United States) on February 29, 2008. Proceeds benefit Quota's Wanda Frey Joiner Development Fund. To learn more about Q-Mart, click one of the links below. To begin your shopping, go to Browse Auction Items on the left side of your screen.


How to Bid on Quota’s On-line Auction

Step 1: FIRST, CREATE YOUR PERSONAL Q-MART ACCOUNT! Yes, you can do this today by clicking on the create account button on the auction home page! Then, beginning at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time in the United States) on February 6, 2008 you can start placing bids.

Step 2: OFFICIALLY LOG INTO THE SYSTEM. You must be logged in to place a bid. Go to the Q-Mart Home Page and type in your e-mail address and password.

Step 3: PLACE YOUR BID. Under Browse Auction Items, find the item you want to bid on and click on the item name to get to the full description of the item. Then click on the place bid button.

For more detailed step-by-step instructions on how to place a bid, click here*.

To read how the bidding works, click here.

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Frequently Asked Q-Mart Questions

What items are up for auction?
Dozens of items have been donated by generous Quotarians, including beautiful jewelry; a stay in Lake Tahoe, Nevada; tickets to an Ohio State football game; savory food items; a visit to a U.S. club by the International President; unique home and decorative items; and much much more! See the list of our wonderful donors to the right.

Can I still donate an item to the silent auction?
Yes!!! It's never too late for you, your Quota club, or your district to contribute a donation item. Please click here for more information and a form.

What will Q-Mart 2008 proceeds support?
Proceeds will support Quota International's Wanda Frey Joiner Development Fund. This fund supports membership recruitment and retention, new club and new branch organization, club development, and more.

Are the donations to Q-Mart tax deductible in the U.S.?
Yes! As of April 14, 2006, contributions or gifts to Quota International, a 501c3 organization, are now tax deductible as charitable contributions for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

For donors of auction items, the cost or value of your gift is a deductible charitable contribution. If you contributed a capital asset (jewelry, clothing, art, etc.), you may deduct the fair market value of it. However, if you contributed a product that you sell in the course of your business, the deductible contribution is limited to your inventory cost.

If you are the winning bidder of an item, your payment is a deductible charitable contribution to the extent it exceeds the fair market value of the item—you may deduct the amount you pay over the fair market value of the item.

In either case, we recommend you consult with your tax adviser regarding the amount of any deductible contribution you may claim for your gift or auction purchase.

How does the bidding work?
Click here* for step-by-step instructions for bidding on Q-Mart.

FIRST TO BID ON AN ITEM? You have two choices:

Choice A: If you are the first person bidding on an item, you will be required to bid the minimum amount (specified on each item) or more. Please type your bid in the "Maximum Bid" box. If your bid is bested by another, you will be notified by e-mail.

Choice B: If you wish, you may enter the maximum amount you are willing to pay for the item. Type this amount in the "Maximum Bid" box. When additional bids are made, the silent auction site will automatically update your bid (by the amount of the "incremental bid" specified for the item). If your maximum bid is bested by another you will be notified by e-mail.

INCREASING A BID? If you are increasing a bid made by someone else, you have two choices:

Choice A: Increase the current bid by the "incremental bid" amount specified or more. Then check back as often as you wish to increase your bid. Please type your bid in the "Maximum Bid" box. If your bid is bested by another you will be notified by e-mail.

Choice B: Increase the bid by the maximum amount you are willing to pay for the item. Type this amount in the "Maximum Bid" box. When additional bids are made, the silent auction site will automatically update your bid (by the amount of the "incremental bid" specified for the item). If your maximum bid is bested by another you will be notified by e-mail.

I received a message stating that I have been OUTBID. What does this mean and what should I do next?
If you are bidding, and you receive an immediate notification that someone else's bid is higher than yours, this means that another bidder has authorized the silent auction site to automatically update her or his bid for the item. If you wish to continue bidding, simply continue to bid for the item by the amount stated for incremental bids until you have successfully become the highest bidder or until you wish to stop bidding.

When will winners be announced and pay for/receive their items?
Bidding for Q-Mart officially ends on February 29, 2008, at 5:00 p.m.(Eastern Standard Time in the United States).Winners will be announced on the Quota Web site beginning March 3, and the Quota International office will contact each winner individually. Credit cards of the winners (provided when you create your account) will be automatically debited in the amount of the final bid. During the first week of March, donors of each auction item will receive the name and shipping address of the winning bidder, so that they can ship their donated item to the winner. All donation items will be shipped within two weeks of notification.

I have a Q-Mart question—who should I contact?
Contact Brooke Phillips at the Quota International office, brooke@quota.org, or by telephone: (202) 331-9694 or fax: (202) 331-4395.

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Donate an Item to Be Auctioned on Q-mart

Quota International is still accepting (and welcomes!) donations of auction items for Q-Mart 2008 ranging in value from $50 to $1,000 and up. Quota members, clubs, districts, areas, and people or businesses everywhere who care are invited to contribute an item. All proceeds from the auction benefit Quota International's Wanda Frey Joiner Development Fund. Donations to Quota International are now tax deductible in the United States. Click here for more information.

You won't need to send the actual item to us; you'll send it to the person who is the highest bidder when our auction ends. (You are responsible for the shipping cost, so please keep that in mind when selecting your donation item!) We would appreciate a photo of the item for the auction Web site.

For Q-Mart information and donation ideas, click here.

For a Q-Mart donation form, click here*.

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What is the Wanda Frey Joiner Development Fund?

The Wanda Frey Joiner Development Fund, named in honor of Quota's founder, supports Quota International's worldwide development and growth efforts. Donations ensure that Quota will continue to enrich and serve Quota communities and our world in these ways: launching new clubs, strengthening existing clubs, and strategic planning.

To learn more about Quota International and our mission, objects, and service programs, click here.

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For Q-mart Questions Contact:

Brooke Phillips
Quota International
1420 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 331-9694 - telephone
(202) 331-4395 - fax.
brooke@quota.org

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