DAN Development
2007 DAN Online Auction

Divers Alert Network is pleased to announce the 2007 DAN Online Auction to be held November 1-30, 2007. DAN will present this fifth annual online auction to benefit dive safety in a unique partnership with members of the dive business community.

You are invited to join this venture to support safe diving. ALL DOLLARS raised from highest bids will be used to support DAN outreach and support programs. These include:

• The DAN Endowment
• DAN Research Internship Program
• Project Dive Exploration
• Research
• Diver IDentification System

HOW DOES IT WORK?

All items for auction are provided by DAN partners:

• dive stores
• industry manufacturers
• suppliers
• tour operators
• destinations
• charters
• artists
• and others

Bidding:

• Bidders bid online at www.ebay.com
• Bidders are DAN members and non-members
• Bidding starts on November 1, 2007
• Bidding closes November 30, 2007
• Auction Partners are notified by DAN of highest bidder's identity

All winning bid funds are transferred to support DAN Outreach Programs:

• 1/3: Project Dive Exploration & Research Internship Program
• 1/3: Research & Diver IDentifiction Program
• 1/3: The DAN Endowment

WHAT CATEGORIES OF ITEMS ARE OF INTEREST TO BIDDERS?

• EQUIPMENT
  • Snorkels, Fins, Masks
  • Tanks
  • Bags
  • Knives
  • Wet Suit, Dry Suits
  • Regulators
  • Computers
  • Lights
  • Booties, Hoods, Gloves
  • Other Accessories
• TRIPS
• CHARTERS
• LIVEABOARDS
• ARTWORK
• BOOKS
• CAMERAS
• CLOTHING
• JEWELRY
• FIRST AID EQUIPMENT
• AIRLINE TICKETS
• SKI TRIPS
• AND MORE…..

*DO NOT send items to DAN!
We want to put you or your distributor in direct contact with the diver! DAN reserves the right to decline to accept items offered for auction at its discretion.

WHO DOES WHAT?

DAN PROVIDES:

• Auction site on eBay
• Promotion of auction to all DAN members via mail, fax, email and/or online, as well as in articles and advertisements
• Your company name on the Auction Partner Page on DAN's website
• Your company name in Alert Diver as a DAN Auction Partner
• Auction Partner Emblem for your use in Partner advertising
• Receipt at close of auction for item(s) received for the auction. (Note: IRS regulations prohibit DAN from listing the dollar value on your receipt.)*
• Name and contact information of winning bidder to Partner.

*Note: The cumulative retail dollar value of the item(s) donated will be applied to identify you as a DAN Corporate Donor for 2007-2008 and will determine your level of recognition. Special Offer for Auction Partners: cumulative item value for Auction Items at $150 or more provides a 12-month hotlink from DAN to your site (normally $1,500 benefit.)

DAN AUCTION PARTNER PROVIDES:

• Equipment, cameras, trips, tickets, clothing, etc. – new items with full warranty only*
• Full description of item(s) (to appear online) (DAN may edit copy)
• Suggested retail price
• Your logo (TIF, JPG, or EPS), email address, and Internet address for inclusion on the auction page
• Once you receive the final bidder name, contact and deliver item(s). We ask that delivery of item(s) be through your local distributor if at all possible.
• We ask that you use the Corporate Partner Online Auction Emblem on your website with a direct link to the auction site and in your advertising to help spread the word of this auction and your participation.

Join Divers Alert Network in its mission of emergency service, research, education, training and outreach for dive safety by becoming an Auction Corporate Partner.

Download Auction Partner Agreement