Winter Symposium 2023

This year, the Maine Osteopathic Education Foundation celebrates the 21st year of its Silent Auction, the organization's largest annual fundraiser to support the foundation's mission of: Educating Maine students in osteopathic medicine; providing continuing education for existing physicians; and to improve the health of all Maine people through education and research.

The MOEF supports medical students in their efforts to become practicing physicians in our state, and also supports current physicians in Maine in their continuing education. In 2022, the MOEF was able to sponsor SEVEN Maine students in their pursuit osteopathic medical education. The Maine Osteopathic Association and the MOEF recognize the demand for more healthcare workers in Maine and our foundation is doing what it can to support those whose hopes are to remain in our state and provide healthcare to the citizens of Maine.

Per our tradition, we chosen to host the MOEF Silent Auction concurrently with our 2023 Midwinter Symposium. And we have continued to host virtually so those both near and far can participate. Items will also be on display in person during our Symposium Opening Reception at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, ME on Friday, Feb 10th from 5:30-6:30pm.

All bidding will be conducted online and the Auction site will "GO LIVE" Wednesday, February 1st at 8:00AM and will remain open for bidding and donations until Friday, February 10th at 6:30PM. Winners will be announced shortly there afterward. Notifications will be sent directly to bid winners as well.

Thank You our 2023 Donors and Friends!

The Maine Osteopathic Educational Foundation (MOEF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose primary goals are to:

· Educate Maine students in osteopathic medicine;

· To provide continuing education for existing physicians; and

· To improve the health of all Maine people through education and research.

History of the MOEF and the D.O. Campaign:

The MOEF Fundraising Committee officially launched the “Distinguishing Ourselves: Preserving the Past and Preparing for the Future” fundraising campaign in June of 2013 and began with a gift in memory of Louis Hanson, DO. The original fundraising goal of $250,000 to build an endowment dedicated to the three goals stated above, was reached in the first 3 years of the campaign. Further contributions are needed to protect and promote osteopathic medicine for generations to come.

Each year multiple $1000 scholarships are awarded to deserving medical students from Maine. Donate to support this cause!

General
Welcome to the 21st Annual Silent Auction to benefit the Maine Osteopathic Association Education Foundation. Please keep it fair, kind and respectful and most of all, HAVE FUN! Each available item is listed in the online platform, 32Auctions. Some items have a ‘buy now’ price, others do not. Each item has a minimum bid as well as a minimum bidding increment. The highest bidder will win the item.

Bidding
Bidding will go live at 8:00AM 2/1/23 and end 2/10/23 at 6:30PM. All bidding will be conducting online via www/32auctions.com/wintersymposium2023. You must create an account to be able to bid. Your account name will be visible to all bidders. If you would like to remain anonymous, please choose this when bidding.

Payment
All payments must be made through the 32Auctions platform and before the item is released. PayPal and credit cards accepted. See MOA staff to inquire about payment via cash or check. Shipping fees may apply if not picking up in person.

Refunds/Exchanges
All sales are final. There will be no refunds or exchanges on items. Please read all specifications and limitations carefully. Lost or stolen Items are not replaceable.

Item Pickup
Items will be available to pick up Saturday 2/11/23 8am-4pm as long as item has been paid for in full OR at the conclusion of the auction on Friday 2/10/23 from 6:30PM to 7:00PM as long as the item is paid for. If you prefer to have your item shipped, shipping charges will apply. If your item is E-Delivery, you will receive instructions via email.

Tax Deduction
The amount that may be claimed as a tax-deductible donation is the amount over the item value noted on the invoice.

Disputes
In the event of a dispute, the MOA President has sole and final discretion to determine the winning bidder.