Huntington Woods Men’s Club Service Auction Raises Record $135,000

(The 2013) Huntington Woods Men’s Club Service Auction generated over $135,000, the highest revenue in the annual event’s 32 year history. Scott Kube, club president, expects net proceeds to also set a record when final bills are tabulated and paid in a few weeks. The Friends of Burton Community Park will receive at Burton Elementary School.

People paid $15 each to attend the sold-out auction at the HW Rec Center. The four hour, open house style event was attended by 750+ people who enjoyed food and beverages donated from area restaurants.

Kube said, “We’re happy for the kids and our community that will benefit from our auction. This super event could not happen without the wonderful generosity of so many people like the club’s members, (and) the businesses and people who donated gifts or bought ads. We especially want to thank those folks who attended the auction or bid online. It looks like they followed our advice to bid early, bid often and bid high!”

Attendees were treated early in the evening to music by Berkley Schools orchestra students. Later, the Berkley High School Drum Line created excitement when they marched through the crowd.

Before the Live Auction began around 9:30PM, Todd Sperl was presented with the HWMC Chairman's Award by Rick Kagen who said it was recognition for Todd's many years of outstanding and unselfish contributions to the club. In addition, Rob Robertson received the HWMC President's Award for his invaluable contributions and leadership to club.

HWMC members delivered auction catalogs to 2,500 homes (including some houses in the Royal Oak section). The catalog can still be viewed at www.HWMC.org.

The 125 member Huntington Woods Men’s Club, founded in 1975, has generated over $1,250,000 to improve and beautify the community. Donations have funded special projects and annual events including single stream recycling carts, water slides and pool deck renovations, library improvements, LaSalle Boulevard Fountain, recreation center equipment, city tree replacements, Burton School equipment, park renovations, night vision goggles. All proceeds generated from the club’s fundraisers are returned to the community through various projects and grants.

Source: Huntington Woods Men's Club