UMaine Alumni Association Announces Second Annual Black Bear Online Auction

Contact: Todd Saucier, President/Executive Director, and Bob Potts, Marketing & Creative Services Manager, (207) 581-2586 / 1 (800) 934-2586

ORONO, Me. — The University of Maine Alumni Association has announced the opening of its second annual Black Bear Online Auction. Proceeds benefit Alumni Association programs that serve 95,000 alumni worldwide.

The auction, which went live on April 3, features dozens of unique and valuable items donated by alumni, supporters and business sponsors. Among the many items up for bid are:

  • One week vacation in Abaco, Bahamas
  • White water rafting trip courtesy of North Country Rivers Rafting Company
  • Weeklong vacation at Pemaquid Point, Maine
  • Black Bear athletics tickets
  • Overnight stay at a Blue Hill, Maine Bed and Breakfast
  • Assorted Maine-made jewelry
  • Handcrafted UMaine chess set
  • UMaine clothing

The Black Bear Auction will be open through 5 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2007. To view the catalog of items and make your bid, visit www.mainealumni.com and click the link for the BLACK BEAR AUCTION.