The Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles will hold Live and Silent Auctions at the stand alone meeting in Ann Arbor, Michigan June 27th – 30th, 2024. We are glad to accept any herp-related donations, including but not limited to, frameable art (photographs, paintings, and line illustrations), books, music, glassware, jewelry, clothing, and gift certificates for Ann Arbor area services/events during the meeting week. No live animals or products made from herps (e.g., books bound in snakeskin). The SSAR Student Travel Committee organizes the Annual Silent Auction to raise money to fund the student travel awards to attend the annual meeting. Increasing travel costs each year make it more difficult for students to attend meetings and become involved in societies. However, your continued support through donations to the silent auction helps offset these costs enabling students to attend, network, and present their research. The SSAR Live Auction Committee organizes the live auction which also helps support student travel and provides additional support to the organization. If you have any question about donating items to either auction (tax deductible for U.S. residents), please contact Vincent Farallo (vincent.farallo@scranton.edu) for more information. Ideally donated items will be brought to the meeting directly. However, if transporting the item(s) is not possible, they may be shipped to a local host (Greg Schneider; ges@umich.edu). Please e-mail both Greg Schneider and Vincent Farallo before sending any items to the address below.
Greg Schneider (SSAR)
Division of Reptiles and Amphibians
Museum of Zoology
Research Museums Center
3600 Varsity Drive
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108