DONATIONS NEEDED FOR 2003 COA AUCTION

 The annual gathering of the COA clan is fast approaching.  This year
the visit is to the Sheraton Hotel in Tacoma, Washington from 17-21
July.  Two of the major highlights of this, or any convention, are the
oral and silent auctions. These are the primary vehicles used to fund
the COA Research Grants Program. And they are entirely dependent on your
generosity.  All donations are tax deductible; you will receive an
appropriate receipt by return mail.  To give us time to sort, catalog,
package, etc. we need to receive your donations by 5 May 2003 (but
earlier is better!).  The mailing address is Jim & Linda Brunner, PO Box
8188, Southport, FL 32409.  When you send your gems send us an e-mail at
[log in to unmask] so we can be on the lookout for them.  Use the same
address for any questions you have or call us at (850) 265-5557.