Auction Runs
June 5-10, 2011, 7:30PM PDT
WARREN BUFFETT will host a lunch to benefit GLIDE and its programs. The lunch will be up for bid on eBay beginning June 5, 2011 at 7:30 pm PDT and close June 10, 2011 at 7:30 pm PDT.Mr. Buffett will dine with the winning bidder and up to seven friends at Smith & Wollensky in New York City on a mutually agreed upon date.
All bidders must pre-qualify. The opening bid is $25,000.
100% of proceeds from the winning bid will benefit GLIDE, one of the leading social service institutions working to alleviate human suffering and poverty in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mr. Buffett has described GLIDE as “...maybe the most effective organization I’ve seen for people down on their luck. It takes people who have hit bottom and brings them back. I’ve seen it with my own eyes.”
Each year, GLIDE helps thousands of men, women, and children confront and overcome the effects of human suffering, poverty and homelessness through comprehensive services that emphasize unconditional love, healing, personal empowerment and self-affirmation. GLIDE provides these comprehensive services to more than 3,000 individuals every day and feeds over a million meals a year.
Founded over 45 years ago by Rev. Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani, GLIDE has been a spiritual home for all people and has brought social justice, love, courage and leadership to the community. Today, with Cecil and Janice in the roles of Founder and Founding President, GLIDE is directed by Kristen G. Yamamoto and Rita Shimmin, the Co-Executive Directors, who bring a wealth of compassion and experience to the task of continuing GLIDE’s impact and success in the coming years.
Guy Spier, 2007 Auction Winner
Courtenay Wolfe, Salida Capital 2009 Auction Winner
Health Clinic • Mental Healthcare • HIV/AIDS Services • Addiction Recovery • Women’s Services
Licensed Child Care • Sunday Celebrations • Free Meals • Crisis Center • Rooftop Garden
Permanent Housing • Community Advocacy • Youth Programs • Domestic Violence Recovery
After School Programs and much more…
Q: Who is Kompolt?
A: The Glide Foundation has retained Kompolt to manage this auction. Kompolt provides a comprehensive auction management service for charities, nonprofit organizations, and top brand companies.
Q: Do I need to be pre-qualified to bid on this auction?
A: Yes. In order to help ensure a smooth and successful auction, Kompolt will be performing bidder pre-qualification for this event. To begin this process, please fill out the Pre-Qualification form.
Q: Why must I pre-qualify if I'm already a current eBay member in good standing?
A: We realize that the Bidder Pre-Qualification policy may seem like an unnecessary procedure to eBay community members in good standing, but to ensure a safe and fair auction, we require that all bidders participate.
Q. Is bidding open internationally?
A: Yes, bidding is open internationally.
Q. I've won the auction! What happens next?
A. A representative of Kompolt will contact the winning bidder via email or phone to congratulate him or her and confirm the payment amount and payment instructions.
Q. How may I pay for my Lunch with Warren Buffett experience?
A. We only accept payment through a bank wire transfer. Funds must be payable to “Glide Foundation” in U.S. dollars only, shipped directly to Glide via traceable source, and received within three (3) business days of the close of the auction.
Q. Is there sales tax?
A. No. Sales tax will not be charged.
Q. Will a receipt be provided?
A. Yes, a receipt for the final bid amount paid will be provided by the Glide Foundation.
Q. Is my payment tax deductible?
A. Payment to the Glide Foundation for this Lunch with Warren Buffett experience is considered a charitable contribution, some or all of which may be tax deductible depending on your individual circumstances. Please discuss this issue with your tax advisor before you bid.
Q: When can I expect to receive information regarding my Lunch with Warren Buffett experience?
A: Barring a presently unanticipated change in circumstances, the expected delivery time of relevant experience information is 7-10 business days after final payment is received and acknowledged.
Q. Tell me more about Glide:
A. To learn more, please visit the website at www.glide.org.
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