Delta Pi Delta members gathered for a luncheon and presentation at Grandezza Country Club in Estero, Florida, on November 10, 2012. Our speaker was Kristin Vaughn, who works in the Naples branch of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. This branch is a “mid-market,” appraisal and auction service because it deals with items in a price range from $500 to $500,000. The items that the service deals with are usually on consignment and commonly the result of the “4 Ds,” Death, Divorce, Debt and Downsizing. Kristin demystified the process of determining the value of an item and informed us of the way globalization of bidding, by internet and phone, has caused prices to skyrocket. She urged members not to hesitate to consult a service like hers to find out the value of their possessions, as the items may be much more valuable than the owners are aware of.
Rosemary Zakoian gave the thought for the day, but we remember best her closing words about the coming holidays:
"Here’s to turkey, Here’s to pie, Here’s to scales that make us cry."
The portico at Grandezza Country Club
Tiers of flowers across from the entry to the country club
Flower bed to the right of the entrance
Flower bed to the left of the entrance
Entrance to Grandezza
Sallie and Nancy on the way into Grandezza
Nancy and Betty
Sue and Allison
Pat, Carolyn and Jane
Sandy, Scottie, Darlene, Teddy and Becky
Nancy, Donna, Phyllis and Edna
Mary Lou, Phyllis, Carolyn, Ann and Rosemary
New member Sharon and Ann
Brenda, Scottie, Teddy and Pat
Sasha and Sandy
Darlene, Emilie and Linda
Susan
Judith, Shirley and Scottie
Q and A with Esther and Kristin
New member Donna
New member Emilie
Rosemary with the Thought for the Day
Pam and Esther Lawson
Sandy and November Birthday Girl Carolyn
Kristin during her presentation
Kristin and hostess Allison
Sue Nipp
In Memoriam - June 24, 2012
