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Why take part in the ARA Foundation Charity Auction? Here are a few reasons

By Brock Huffstutler

January 28, 2024

This year’s ARA Foundation Charity Auction and Reception will be held Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the La Nouvelle Ballroom, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, during The ARA Show™ in New Orleans. All show attendees are encouraged to join in on this free event, which is sponsored by Ditch Witch, Mi-T-M Corp., Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (America), SANY America and Trime US.

Participants can pick up a bid book at Registration on site at the show, at the Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (America) Booth No. 2731, at the ARA Foundation Booth No. 2832 or at the auction.

A wide variety of items will be up for bid at the live auction — facilitated by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (America). Allied Financial Solutions, a show exhibitor, is offering six-months-same-as-cash financing on any auction item purchase.

Here is a look at just a few of the many items that will be up for bid at the auction:

Energy Boss Hybrid Energy System

Donated by ANA

ANA, Henderson, Nev., has donated the EB25-15 Energy Boss Hybrid Energy System. The unit helps you go green on your jobsite by maximizing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions through advanced battery technology. ANA will provide training to the buyer on how to use the Energy Boss. Estimated value: $140,000.

‘Dream Garage’ workspace and custom garage workbench by California Closets

Donated by Ditch Witch

The “Dream Garage” by California Closets is a personalized, integrated workspace and custom garage workbench that maximizes every square inch to keep counters clear of clutter, tools safely stored and equipment close at hand. Estimated value: $4,000.

10-ft.-by-10-ft. tent

Donated by InsTent Industries, Home of Look My Table

InsTent Industries, Home of Look My Table, Huntington Beach, Calif., has donated a V3 10-ft.-by-10-ft., high peak pop-up tent. Estimated value: $1,665.

Custom rental contract

Donated by James Waite Law

James Waite Law, Castle Rock, Colo., has donated one Custom Daily Equipment Rental Contract (terms and conditions) written by attorney James Waite, Esq. Contract is for one state and one legal entity. Estimated value: $3,995.