- Dates
- 2007-08-15 – 2008-08-14
- Kind
- Fundraising
- Eras
- Modern era
- Concepts
- veteransfundraisingmaritimecommunity
- Within
- Beaver Island
Summary
AMVETS Post 46 advertised a boat hoist for sale in August 2007, locating it approximately 200 yards south of the lighthouse. A 2008 follow-up said the proceeds were intended to support veterans and Beaver Island student scholarships.
Evidence limits
The forum establishes the offer and stated purpose of proceeds, not a completed sale, final price, purchaser, or amount distributed.
Sources
- AMVETS Post 46 offered a boat hoist located about 200 yards south of the lighthouse for $1,000 or best offer. A 2008 follow-up renewed the sale and said proceeds would support veterans and Beaver Island student scholarships. The thread does not establish sale, price received, purchaser, or total funds raised.forum · www.beaverislandforum.com · 00 · t000955
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Cite this article
Beaver Island Archive, “AMVETS Post 46 offers a boat hoist for sale, 2007”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/events/beaver-island-amvets-boat-hoist-sale-2007/, accessed [date], citing Bob Tidmore, “Boat Hoist for Sale by AMVETS Post 46,” Beaver Island Forum, August 15, 2007, with follow-up August 14, 2008..
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