Silent Auction Update

We did not hear from the winners of the last three items. So, we are offering those items to the second highest bidders if they are still interested.

Jennifer Williams-Cherry, you are the 2nd highest bidder on the doggie bed. If you are still interested, please email me at hallienoves@gmail.com.

kdots3@yahoo.com, you are the 2nd highest bidder on the damask pillowcase dress. If you are still interested, please email me at hallienoves@gmail.com.

Thanks to all our supporters!!

Tying Up Loose Ends

Thank you all so much for a successful silent auction.

We have a few loose ends, however. 3 winners have yet to make their payment and claim their fabulous items!

Monica won the crucifix pendant
Mommy Sarah won the damask pillowcase dress
Ericka won the doggie pillow bed

If these great winners don't contact Helen or make payment by the end of the month, July 31, prizes will be awarded to the second highest bidder for each item if applicable.

Thanks!

Success! Silent Auction Completed

Thank you so much to everyone who visited the NPWA blog, bid on an item and donated. With bids and donations to this auction we raised $351! This money is going directly to one of our members and her husband who was recently shot in the line of duty. He is expected to make a full recovery, though, which is excellent news.

If you have won an item, please make sure to contact Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com. Some winning bidders didn't leave an email address with their winning bid so we can't get a hold of you!

We appreciate all of your work to spread the news about our fundraising efforts. This silent auction wouldn't have been successful without you. Thank you!

CLOSED Final item- Baby Booties

Double strap booties: size newborn. These adorable booties retail for $18. Straps help booties stay on fidgety baby feet. Super soft and comfy. Handmade quality goodness by Bobbinoggin.


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Tuesday, June 22.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Blog Design package

A fantastic blog designer named Nicole, aka Mrs. Muffins, has donated one of her "Power Muffin" blog design packages. This package, normally priced at $70, includes

-Your choice of 1, 2, or 3 columns
- Custom header
- Custom background
- "Grab Me" button
- Post signature
- Favicon
- Custom Fonts for sidebars, post titles, and date
- Basic navigation link bar
- Installation
Check out some of her designs here! This is the 2nd package offered for auction so if you missed out on the first one, bid away!


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Monday, June 21.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Circles & Flowers Pillowcase dress

This sweet circles and flowers pillowcase dress is perfect for any girl! Modeled here on 18 month old Autumn as well as 15 year old Miranda. A toddler can wear this dress and wear it through the years. At 6-10 years old, this would be adorable paired with some leggings and even for a teenager as a cute top! It has a 5/8" teal colored ribbon to tie at the shoulders. This is sure to be a dress that your little girl can have and cherish for many occassions!
(Sorry about the photo... I'm having issues with it!)


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Monday, June 21.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Missouri blanket

This throw blanket was made in the USA and proudly displays the State Seal of Missouri in beautiful colors.


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Tuesday, June 22.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Lord of the Rings DVD set

Here we have the Lord of the Rings DVD set. It's the special extended edition from the New Line Platinum series. It includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. This set is in excellent condition and has never been viewed.


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Sunday, June 20.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Law Officer magazine (2nd subscription)

This auction item is a one (1) year digital subscription to Law Officer magazine. This is the second subscription up for auction, not a reposting of the earlier one!

Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Tuesday, June 22.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Baby's taggie blanket (police theme)

This sweet little taggie blanket is sure to be a big hit with your littlest ones. Kids love to play with (and chew on!) tags and this taggie blanket gives them lots to choose from! The pattern is a white, almost flannel fabric and the back is blue fleece. The tags are made from silky ribbon - no wires.


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. You may bid in any amount. There is no set starting bid. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Sunday, June 20.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED LOST Season 1 DVDs

Want to see what all the hype is about? Bid on the complete first season of Lost!

Along with Desperate Housewives, Lost was one of the two breakout shows in the fall of 2004. Mixing suspense and action with a sci-fi twist, it began with a thrilling pilot episode in which a jetliner traveling from Australia to Los Angeles crashes, leaving 48 survivors on an unidentified island with no sign of civilization or hope of imminent rescue. That may sound like Gilligan's Island meets Survivor, but Lost kept viewers tuning in every Wednesday night--and spending the rest of the week speculating on Web sites--with some irresistible hooks (not to mention the beautiful women). First, there's a huge ensemble cast of no fewer than 14 regular characters, and each episode fills in some of the back story on one of them. There's a doctor; an Iraqi soldier; a has-been rock star; a fugitive from justice; a self-absorbed young woman and her brother; a lottery winner; a father and son; a Korean couple; a pregnant woman; and others. Second, there's a host of unanswered questions: What is the mysterious beast that lurks in the jungle? Why do polar bears and wild boars live there? Why has a woman been transmitting an SOS message in French from somewhere on the island for the last 16 years? Why do impossible wishes seem to come true? Are they really on a physical island, or somewhere else? What is the significance of the recurring set of numbers? And will Kate ever give up her bad-boy fixation and hook up with Jack? (from Amazon.com)


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. You may bid in any amount. There is no set starting bid. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Sunday, June 20.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED K9 Pillow Sham Bed

The item shown is only an example. What is a K9 Pillow Sham Bed - it is a pillow sham that turns a regular pillow into a new and fun dog bed! This pillow sham has an attached sewn on fleece blanket so that your furbaby can crawl underneath and snuggle. This will fit a standard size pillow. The sewn on blanket and top of the pillow sham is created with fleece with a cotton backing. The pillow can be removed for easy washing and is great to take when traveling! The photo is only an example because the winner can choose whatever theme they wish and it will be custom made to your liking. HAND embroidery is also available (up to 10 letters)! This does NOT include the pillow, only the sham.


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. You may bid in any amount. There is no set starting bid. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Sunday, June 20.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Personalized Handmade Stationery

This auction lot is three sets of personalized stationery (to one winner) with their choice of designs. Below are some links to notecard sets in the Tulaloo shop. The winning bidder does not have to choose these three designs, these are just examples.
Police Wife
Butterfly
Hydrangea


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. You may bid in any amount. There is no set starting bid. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Sunday, June 20.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Journal & Matching Bookmark

Up next, a religious journal and matching bookmark. The journal has about 100 lined pages. The front cover has a poem about not quitting. Inside there are verses of scripture on every other page.


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. You may bid in any amount. There is no set starting bid. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Tuesday, June 22.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Sookie Stackhouse Novels 1-7

Charlene Harris' book series - The Sookie Stackhouse Novels 1-7; Made into HBO series True Blood. Includes books: Dead Until Dark, Living Dead In Dallas, Club Dead, Dead to the World, Dead as a Doornail, Definitely Dead and All Together Dead.


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Saturday, June 19.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Ladybug lunch bag

Our first auction item for today is a new red lunch bag. On the front, the display has purple stripes, white daisies and a big lady bug. It comes with a front zippered pouch for utensils, condiments, etc.

The inside is insulated and has a mesh/elastic pouch along with an adjustable Velcro strap to hold a Thermos, pop can or other drink container.

This is a great way to take your lunch to work with you this summer. Or, a good item for a little girl going to school next year.


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Thursday, June 17.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

New Handy-Dandy Links!

I have added some links to the sidebar to help you with your bidding! One will lead you to our auction rules and then there is a nice list of links for all the items up for auction.

Happy bidding!

CLOSED Blog Design Package

A fantastic blog designer named Nicole, aka Mrs. Muffins, has donated one of her "Power Muffin" blog design packages. This package, normally priced at $70, includes

-Your choice of 1, 2, or 3 columns
- Custom header
- Custom background
- "Grab Me" button
- Post signature
- Favicon
- Custom Fonts for sidebars, post titles, and date
- Basic navigation link bar
- Installation
Check out some of her designs here!


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Thursday, June 17.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Monk - Season 1

Season 1 of the funny and smart show Monk.

The ranks of fictional genius gumshoes were joined by former San Francisco detective Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) in the summer of 2002, and he is indeed a welcome addition. Cable channel USA Network introduced Monk, a bright comedy-drama series about an obsessive-compulsive sleuth drummed out of police work following the murder of his wife and a subsequent spike in his overwhelming neuroses. Once a rising star in the homicide department, the twitchy savant is still valuable to Captain Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine), who reluctantly calls on Monk to solve difficult, high-profile murders of judges, billionaires, police informants, and famous attorneys. Monk's talent for finding clues and seeing the big picture in criminal investigations makes him a force to reckon with, but his many phobias (germs, heights, asymmetry, and much, much else) aggravate Stottlemeyer and make Monk completely dependent on a long-suffering assistant, Sharona (Bitty Schram), a single mom who functions as Dr. Watson to Monk's Sherlock Holmes. (from Amazon.com)


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Friday, June 18.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Law Officer magazine

This auction item is a one (1) year digital subscription to Law Officer magazine.


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Monday, June 21.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Crucifix Pendant

Next up is a beautiful crucifix pendant. It's a 10K gold and white gold hollow crucifix pendant (no chain). This simple design is perfect for anyone's taste.

Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Saturday, June 19. Please begin the bid at $10.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED Damask Pillowcase Dress

Damask/Hot Pink Pillowcase Dress

Damask pillowcase dress - perfect for any girl! Modeled here on 18 month old Autumn as well as 15 year old Miranda. A toddler can wear this dress and wear it through the years. At 6-10 years old, this would be adorable paired with some leggings and even for a teenager as a cute top! It has a 1.5" hot pink colored ribbon to tie on the right shoulder. This is sure to be a dress that your little girl can have and cherish for many occasions!


Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding ends at 8:00 pm CST Thursday, June 17.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

CLOSED 12x12 Custom Scrapbook Page & Frame

Our first auction item is a 12x12 custom scrapbook page and frame. It will be customizeed to suit the winners need. Possible ideas can include frames for memorials, graduations, LEO or military, new babies, weddings, anniversaries, or any milestone. All of the materials needed for the page will be provided. Winner just needs to provide any photos that they would like to be part of the scrapbook page.

Attached is an example of a scrapbook page completed for a Marine.

Please start the bids at $10.00.

Directions
Please bid in the comment section of this post. Bidding opens at 8:00 am CST Monday, June 14 and ends at 8:00 pm CST Wednesday, June 16.

The winner will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

Auction Process and Rules

Please bid in the comment section of each item's post. There is no set start bid for any item, other than the first item posted (that was just to get things rolling). You can bid in any amount. Bidding opens at various times throughout the day as items are posted and ends at 8:00 pm CST on specified days. More than 1 item may be posted each day. Auctions will last 2-5 days. The specific day and auction times will be provided in each auction item post.

Bid winners will be notified that they won and then they can use the PayPal link here on the blog (on the right hand side) to make their payment. Just click on the link, select "Custom" amount and proceed with the PayPal payment.

Once you have your payment confirmation, please send it to Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com along with your mailing address so that she can have the item you won mailed to you!

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We have some really fun and fantastic auction items to bring you- DVD sets, cute crafts and even a Sookie Stackhouse set of books! Come back tomorrow morning at 8:00 am to start bidding on the first item!

Spread the Word

Please spread the word... the silent auction starts Monday right here on the NWPA blog!

Monday morning, stop back to check out the first item up for auction and to start your bidding. Please feel free to pass the blog link on to your friends and family, tweet about it, blog about it- whatever you can do to spread the word. Anyone is welcome to bid on the items. And we have some really fantastic, fun items up for auction. Look for everything from handmade crafts to DVD sets.

Please help us make this auction a success for one of our members and her DH who was recently shot in the line of duty.



Here are links to member blogs which have a post about the silent auction
Random Bits - Member HallieK's blog
Note to Self - Member MJ's blog
tb photography and musings - Member tx_deputyswife's blog

Silent Auction

We’re holding a silent auction for a member and her DH who was recently shot in the line of duty. He is expected to make a full recovery. Thank goodness!

Many, many members have expressed a desire to help out in some way. If you’d like to help out by donating an item for the auction, please email Helen at hallienoves@gmail.com with a short description and at least one photo of the item. Please email Helen by Saturday, June 12. The auction will begin Monday morning, June 14, on the NPWA blog, npwablog.blogspot.com. Look for more information soon and please pass the word about the auction!

The details...
What kind of items can be donated?
Any new or gently used item that you would consider giving as a gift to a loved one. Examples include, but are not limited to: quilts, aprons, hand-made crafts, art, stationery, books, jewelry, gift cards etc.

How Donating Works
Once you've chosen something for participants to bid on, take a picture of the item(s). You keep the donation at this point. After emailing me, hallienoves@gmail.com, the pictures, I will post them on the auction site for people to bid on. The winning bidder will email me with a receipt of their payment to NPWA. Then I will put the bidder in contact with you so you may ship your donation to him/her.

Is My Donation Tax Deductible?
Yes! I will provide you with a donation receipt you may keep for tax purposes. You may include the value of your donation, as well as cost of shipping to the buyer.

Better Late than Never!

I'm finally posting MY project from National Police Week. I made a load of goodies for DH to take to the precinct.

My patented awesome cupcakes. With blue frosting, of course.

Simple trail mix. I split it into snack baggies and put them all back in the turkey pan and covered it. It was still warm and awesome by the time it made it to the precinct.

Pigs in a Blanket, or as T calls them "undercover cops!"

I'm guessing the goodies went over well, since absolutely not of them made it home. And for my own personal hero: a police mug I came across in the Cracker Barrel store, complete with utility belt.

I also pulled together seven shopping bags of gently used clothes to donate to Goodwill - a small donation, but every bit helps the community we live in. I hope all of your police week projects were a success!

NPWA Wreath at Police Week

NPWA member APDWife snapped photos of our wreath in Washington during the Police Week events.

Thank you so much for everyone who donated toward our purchase of this wreath! And thank you APDWife for getting the photos!

Accepting the challenge!

A very new member of NPWA accepted the challenge for doing something nice to say "thank you" to our law enforcement. Here is what Beckylinm did:

I accepted the challenge and made some brownies for my husband's and my city pd. After an 11 hour day, I was struggling a bit, but it felt good to do it.

Great job! Thank you for participating. I'm sure the department loved it!

Kimber49 contributes for Police Week

Another member of NPWA, Kimber49, had this to say about what she is doing for National Police Week:

I'm getting coffee gift cards for DH's squad. Historically, a few of the wives have provided
food to the department on Wednesday of police week.

AgentWife contributes to Police Week

One of the NPWA wives, AgentWife, had the following to say about what she is doing for National Police Week:

I am making pretty cupcakes to send with DH to work. I'm just doing a sky blue type frosting so it doesn't taste bitter. I'll post pics of my pretty cupcakes! It will be my first attempt with a couple of the tips I'll be using.


Thanks AgentWife!

Candlelight Vigil

National Police Week has officially started!

One of the big events during the memorial week is the Candlelight Vigil, now in its 22nd year, which will be held on Thursday, May 13th. You can register to watch the ceremony and hear the names newly engraved on the memorial wall live via webcast. Click here to register and you will be emailed instructions on how to log on and view the webcast.

To learn more about National Police Week and its partners, click here.

I urge you to find a way to thank the officers and their families in your local community for their hard work and sacrifice.

Wreath Goal Met AGAIN!

Thank you to everyone who has donated to our memorial wreath fund!

We have me our RAISED goal of $100, and we have actually raised an extra $10 that will go towards other projects in the coming year.

If you would still like to donate, you still can! Donations are always welcome, and if no current projects are specified, donation are used towards the NPWA HUGS program as well as funding new, upcoming projects.

Again, thanks to all who donated!

Wreath Goal Met!

Thanks to everyone who supported us in our fund-raising effort toward purchasing a memorial wreath for the National Police Week Memorial. We have already met our $75 goal, and so we have raised our goal to $100 to possibly purchase a larger wreath or (should we not make that) fund future projects.

Please keep giving. Every dollar you send to NPWA is put towards our philanthropic projects, so every penny counts!

Police Week Memorial Wreath

NPWA will sponsor a wreath to be placed at the Memorial during National Police Week 2010 in May. The cost of the wreath is $75.00. You can help honor America's fallen law enforcement heroes by making a donation towards the purchase of a wreath.

If you would like to contribute, please click the link in the sidebar under "Donate to NPWA" to be directed to our donation site. Please specify that your donation is for the Memorial Wreath, and if you are a member of NPWA also specify your member name.

Any amount will help us reach our goal. Donations for the Memorial Wreath must be provided before May 1st, but all donations above and beyond are welcome. You can keep up with our donation progress by watching the 2010 Memorial Wreath Donation tracker in the sidebar.

National Police Week 2010

The official dates for National Police Week 2010 are May 9 - 15.

For a list of activities held in Washington, DC, you can visit nationalpoliceweek.com. You can also learn more about the memorial week and ways to support law enforcement from The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund website (nleomf.org).

As an integral part of the law enforcement community, The National Police Wives Association members will be participating in a variety of activities throughout the month of May to show support for our men in blue (or black or brown)!

Check back here often as we post member stories of how we are showing our love and appreciation for our local departments, departments around the US, and law enforcement around the world.

Welcome!

Welcome to the new, improved National Police Wives Association blog!

Here, we will be keeping you updated on the efforts of our organization to reach new members, raise awareness about the ever-changing lives of police officers and their families, and impact our local communities in positive ways.