Pictured, from left, are Betty Swanson, iBOP President and Sara Montel, Cardinal Services Development Manager.

WARSAW — iBOP, Indiana Business Opportunity Partners, a local not-for-profit group that has several events throughout the year to support local charities. They recently held their 5th annual Spring Bling Bazaar and Quarter Auction.

Cardinal Services was chosen as the Charity of Focus to bring awareness to all they provide to the community. Cardinal Services is a non-profit organization serving adults with intellectual disabilities and families with small children who have needs. Founded in 1954 by a group of families, Cardinal initially served a handful of children with just a couple part-time staff. Today, Cardinal employs 488 people serving  approximately 4,000.  The mission of Cardinal Services is to assist and advocate for people with disabilities or challenges to live lives full of dignity, growth, and opportunity. 

iBOP was proud to deliver Cardinal Services a check totaling $3,088.34.

The bazaar featured area direct sales vendors and crafters. Door prizes were given away every 15 minutes during the bazaar portion of the event.

Auction tickets were available in advance for a total of $5 and were $7 the day of the auction. During the auction, admission tickets were exchanged for a numbered auction paddle. Bidder’s raise their paddles and supply a quarter per retail level of the item up for sale, entering them into a drawing. Should a paddle number be drawn that did not bid, guests were asked to shout, “no bid,” and follow an honor system. There were approximately 130 items up for bid during the auction.

For those who missed the event or for those who attended and want to join for the next event iBOP will be holding another Bazaar and Quarter Auction fundraiser on June 17 at the Baker Youth Club.  The Bazaar is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free for all ages to attend.

The quarter auction portion of the event will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with no one under the age of 18 allowed. Tickets will be required for entry.

For tickets, to be a vendor or for more information, you may contact Betty at (574) 527-6005.