Online auction in progress through Nov. 28 with a silent auction on Nov. 30th.  Start bidding on Bruins and Patriot tickets, trips to Manhattan and Florida, gift cards to many local restaurants, and a 2 hour nonprpfit consultation during lunch at the Harvard Faculty Club. 

Go to www.biddingforgood.com/madip

MADIP announces its 10th year anniversary celebration event to be held on Wed. Nov 30th 2011 at the Peabody Marriot from 5:30-8:30 PM. The cocktail event will include a silent auction, door prizes, raffles, appetizers, and a cash bar. There will be an online auction leading up to the event 3 weeks before.  The cost is $20.00 per person and payment can be mailed to 29 Lowell St Suite 6 or paid the night of the event. Join us as we recognize and celebrate with many sponsors and longtime supporters of the organization. Register here:  http://events.constantcontact.com/register/eve

MADIP announces two new Directors effective Oct. 1, 2011:  Dr. Michael Sobus from Next Level Business Development and Karen Sawyer, Director of Community Development for the City of Peabody. According to Scott Frasca, board expansion is critical to the growth and sustainability of the organization and considers both Mike and Karen to bring strategic value to the organization.