I'm reprinting a piece from Charlie's original post WAAAYYYY up there at the top, for context:

Scholarships are Available We especially encourage families to come, and if the fees seem too steep, some scholarship money is available for those who need help in affording the Getaway, thanks to the Linda Lieberman/David Olive Memorial Fund . If you need assistance, contact the Getaway chair, Charlie Baum at chbaum@earthlink.net or 301-587-2286.

On the other hand, if you can afford to contribute to the scholarship fund, you'll help to interest the next generation in folk music. Remember that we hold a silent auction at the Getaway to help replenish the Lieberman/Olive fund--you may wish to bring items to auction off to help others who can't afford the whole cost of the weekend. ===============================

So, since I apparently did a good job of coordinating the Silent Auction last year (note to self: stop doing such a damn good job when you volunteer foolishly for something) I've volunteered to do it again. SHEESH -- some people are just gluttons for punishment!! :-)

What this means: I will be the person who collects stuff that other people transport to the Getaway to be auctioned off. If you want to donate something, live in the DC metropolitan area, but WON'T be going to the Getaway, I can transport whatever you're donating for you (unless it's a tuba).

If you need more information on this, I guess you can PM me or phone me at (301) 589-4008 in Maryland, USA.

As ever, the Getaway is one of my very favorite weekends, even if all I do is sit and bask in the deliciousness of the other people attending.

Peace,

JudyO