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The New SceneRepost - Episode 136: Chris McLane of Stretch Arm StrongI'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Chris McLane to discuss the history of Stretch Arm Strong, their influences, the making of their landmark LP "Rituals of Life", its upcoming re-release on Iodine Recordings, their experience on Solid State records, the bands' breakup, Chris's life after the band and how he processed it, the reunion shows and more. Guest co-host: Peter Tsouras of Fairweather. We catch up with Peter and discuss the new EP's from Fairweather, Be Well and what's coming up for both bands. 2025-07-111h 52

Friends With Benefit AuctionsThe Five Essential Elements for Every Fundraising EventAccording to Keith McLane, Founder and Lead Auctioneer at KLM Auctions, there are “five basic programming elements, at a minimum, that every fundraising event needs to have.”Number one, he says, is Event 101. This is the “Welcome, Thanks for coming, Thanks to the sponsors.” These are the foundational remarks that kick off the event and set the tone.Number two is the Informational Appeal. “'Here's who we are. Here's what we do. Here's how we've effectively spent your money in the past. Here's what we want to do with your money...2025-05-2601 min

Friends With Benefit AuctionsSecuring Commitments from Potential DonorsWhat’s the best way to secure commitments from well-to-do, potentially generous donors before your Fund-a-Need even begins?“Everybody knows that to start your fund-a-need, it's just incredibly advantageous to have one or several people who are pre-committed to making a big donation at the top, says Keith McLane, Founder and Lead Auctioneer at KLM Auctions.McLane recommends starting with your most likely prospects: “you want to approach your people who have donated in the past--your high net worth people, your people with capacity--and ask them if they can make t...2025-05-2600 min

Friends With Benefit AuctionsQuiet a noisy room without killing the vibeAt a live event, how can you quiet a noisy room without killing the vibe?It’s a common problem at large auctions and fundraising events: the energy in the room is high, but no one in the audience is listening to what’s happening on stage.According to KLM Auctions Founder and Lead Auctioneer auctioneer Keith McLane, there are two key strategies for bringing the volume down and keeping the program moving without creating an awkward moment.“First, you need to make sure the sound system is loud enough,” Keith says. Clear, strong a...2025-05-2600 min

Friends With Benefit AuctionsHow Do You Actually Get Guests to end Conversations and move to a Different Area?One of the biggest time delayers at fundraising events is trying to get guests to transition from the cocktail area to the main dining area when starting the program. According to KLM Auctions Founder and Lead Auctioneer Keith McLane, there’s really only one approach that works—and it’s not fancy.“I’ve tried this a million ways here,” Keith says of crowd management. “The only way that works is to have an army of volunteers going up to people, breaking up individual conversations by saying something like, ‘Hey folks, we’re about to start our main program. If you could just...2025-05-2600 min

Friends With Benefit AuctionsIt's a Fundraiser, Not Just a Fun PartyIf your gala guests show up thinking they’re just attending a fun party — and not a fundraising event — that’s not on them. That’s on you.According to Keith McLane, Founder and Lead Auctioneer at KLM Auctions, being clear and upfront about your event’s purpose--raising money for the organization--is one of the most critical things you can do for fundraising success. “We always say that if people show up to your event not expecting to give you more money, that's not their fault. That's your fault.”In this clip, Keith shares why the language you use to market your e...2025-05-2600 min

Friends With Benefit AuctionsShould a Fund-a-Need come before or after a Live Auction?“One of the topics that's debated a lot in the industry now is where to put your live auction relative to the fund-a-need,” says Keith McLane, Founder and Lead Auctioneer at KLM Auctions.“Do we put the live auction before the fund-a-need? Should we put the fund-a-need in the middle of the live auction? Or should we put the fund-a-need after the live auction?” According to McLane, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. “If you talk to 10 different auctioneers, you'll get 10 answers on this.”But based on years of experience, he has a strong preference for most events. “My take is for the most...2025-05-2600 min

Friends With Benefit Auctions“The Proof is in the Pudding” - With the Benefits of Professional Auctioneers.Hiring a professional auctioneer for a charity or benefit event increases the chances of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals, says Kristi Maryman, Senior Manager at the Sacramento SPCA.For many nonprofits, revenue from annual galas and auctions is essential to achieving their quarterly or yearly fundraising targets. The auctioneer plays a crucial role in this success. “A professional auctioneer is a key revenue generator for the event,” says Maryman. “We don’t want to leave it up to chance. We want someone that we know has extensive experience.”Beyond being engaging on stage, a skilled auctioneer can elevate the event’s ov...2025-02-1201 min

Friends With Benefit AuctionsTaking ‘C-Notes’ From People’s Wallets Can Look Easier Than it SoundsAt high-rolling events, an auctioneer’s quick thinking and ability to be present in the room can lead to fun payoffs for a nonprofit or charity group - sometimes even raising $1,500 cash in a few seconds.“Being flexible and being able to go off-the-cuff” is one of the most valuable attributes of an experienced professional auctioneer, says Taylor Beveridge, Director of Philanthropy at Carlsbad Educational Foundation.Auctioneers often also serve as hosts, emcees, and hype-people at an event, and must be lithe on their feet, present in the moment, and good on a mic. This often is the difference betwee...2025-02-1000 min

Friends With Benefit AuctionsLet Live Auction Momentum Carry Into the Fund-A-NeedAllowing people to get to know the auctioneer and their personality during the Live Auction, before he or she asks the audience for donations in the Fund-A-Need, is crucial to building trust, momentum, and reparté with the audience at a live event, according to Keith McLane, Founder and Lead Auctioneer at KLM Auctions. “I’ve always felt that a Live Auction does a really nice job building momentum into the Fund-A-Need,” he says. McLane recommends doing at least part of the live auction before the Fund-A-Need so that audiences are familiarized with the auctioneer before the most critical part of the...2025-02-1000 min

Friends With Benefit AuctionsAuctioneers ‘Take the Ball the Last Three Yards’If your benefit auction is your organization’s Super Bowl of annual fundraising, then auctioneers “take the ball the last three yards” into the endzone, says Keith McLane, Founder and Lead Auctioneer at KLM Auctions. With such important developmental goals, hiring a professional auctioneer with the right personality and approach is key to fully realizing the fundraising potential in the room. McLane likens a charity benefit event to a football game. The development, event, or planning teams at an organization do “97% of the work” well ahead of time - ‘practicing’ how the event will go, procuring items and donations, figuring out o...2025-01-2900 min

Friends With Benefit AuctionsUsing an Amateur Auctioneer Might Make Your Audience ‘Wince’If you are thinking about hiring a professional auctioneer for your fundraising event, do it! The investment is well worth it, says Taylor Beveridge, Director of Philanthropy at Carlsbad Educational Foundation. “I fully subscribe to hiring a professional auctioneer.” Anyone who has attended fundraising events has probably witnessed the performance of an amateur, “volunteer” auctioneer - tapped from within the organization itself to sell items to the highest bidders in the audience. But Beveridge advises fellow nonprofit professionals: “Don’t hire the volunteer. It is not going to benefit your organization in the same way.” Likening auctioneering to the tricky task of...2025-01-2401 min

Friends With Benefit AuctionsFor fundraising auction items, profit margin matters.Success in auction-based fundraising is all about selecting the right auction items, but event organizers sometimes pick items that are "frankly, too expensive,” says Keith McLane, Founder and Lead Auctioneer at KLM Auctions. Rather than auctioning a single high-value consignment package for little or no profit, event organizers often find it more effective to sell a lower-cost consignment package well above its cost. “If we sell something that costs $5,000. . . for $5,500 at your event, it’s not the end of the world, but nobody’s excited about that,” says McLane. Rather than the organization keeping only $500 in this hypothetical, McLane says it’s...2025-01-2200 min

Friends With Benefit AuctionsThe ‘Six Ways’ to Fundraise at Live EventsThere are primarily six ways that foundations and non-profit organizations can raise money through their live event, according to Keith McLane, owner and lead auctioneer at KLM Auctions. Before an event, Ticket Sales and Sponsorships are the primary ways groups first fundraise, especially by selling tickets for schools and educational groups, and by garnering sponsorships for other non-educational groups. At the event itself, many groups choose to incorporate live auctions, silent auctions, and a fund-a-need (sometimes called the “appeal” or the “flat out ask for cash”). “And then of course, the sixth thing is game an...2025-01-1700 min

Friends With Benefit AuctionsFundraising excitement begins at the door with an ‘entry ask’Asking guests for $100 as soon as they arrive at a charity fundraising event can help build excitement and momentum ahead of the live auction, says Taylor Beveridge, Director of Philanthropy at Carlsbad Education Foundation. Beveridge calls this practice an “entry ask,” a feature implemented by Carlsbad Education Foundation as a way to give more guests the chance “to win something big.” Because high-profile live auction items can sometimes sell for $10,000 to $15,000 or more, they attract only a sub-set of bidders, limiting the number of guests excited about the prospect of winni...2025-01-1700 min

Friends With Benefit AuctionsMission, Mood, Momentum, and Making Money: How to Host a Benefit Fundraising EventThese days, at large fundraising gala events, people expect a live auction to be a key feature of the evening. “It’s a spectacle, and people are excited to see it,” says Taylor Beveridge, Director of Philanthropy at Carlsbad Educational Foundation in San Diego. Beveridge joins two other seasoned fundraising professionals, Kristi Maryman, Senior Manager at the Sacramento SPCA, and Rachel Schmidt, the Director of Marketing at English in Action, on the first episode of KLM Auctions’ "Friends With Benefit Auctions” podcast, in which they discuss different approaches to creating a successful fundraising event. Though there are...2025-01-1430 min $It\'s in Our Nature$ It's in Our NatureKeith Bennett: The Seed WhispererKeith Bennett, our candidate for the World’s Most Interesting Man, chats with Missouri State Director Adam McLane about the origins of his nickname, mushroom hunting and how he learned all those Latin plant names. Oh, and that time he was offered a spot opening for Willie Nelson. Keith and Adam cover some ground in this episode. Whether it’s tips for finding native seeds or why anyone who hunts should be a conservationist, there are no lulls in the conversation. 2024-02-1329 min

From the MicEpisode 9 - Sue RosenSee the From the Mic website for great bonus content, including pictures and audio, transcripts, and more. Click here to download the transcript directly.And the Country Dance and Song Society for information about Contra and English country dance across the continent.Sound bites featured in this episode (in order of appearance):Sue calling the dance “Beneficial Tradition” by Dan Pearl at a 2011 dance at the Scout House in Concord, MA with music by the Free Raisins - Amy Englesberg, Audrey Knuth, Jeff KaufmanSue calling the dance "Ashley's Star" by Bob Dalsemer at the 2011 Fiddling...2022-11-231h 39

The New SceneEpisode 136: Chris McLane of Stretch Arm StrongKeith sits down with Chris McLane to discuss the history of Stretch Arm Strong, their influences, the making of their landmark LP "Rituals of Life", its upcoming re-release on Iodine Recordings, their experience on Solid State records, the bands' breakup, Chris's life after the band and how he processed it, the reunion shows and more. Guest co-host: Peter Tsouras of Fairweather. We catch up with Peter and discuss the new EP's from Fairweather, Be Well and what's coming up for both bands. 2022-08-291h 52

Stars in the Rafters44. Love like the moon1. Irish Girl - Lissa Schneckenburger (Brattleboro, VT). This song is from Lissa’s 2005 eponymous album. https://lissafiddle.com/ 2. My worst habit, by Rumi. Read by Julie Vallimont (Brattleboro, VT). 3. All That You Ask Me - Airdance (VT, MA). This is from the 2000 album Rodney Miller’s Airdance. https://www.greatmeadowmusic.com/ 4. 1888, by Rumi. Read by Charis Boke (Springfield, VT). 5. The Discharged Drummer - Nightingale (VT). From Nightingale’s album Sometimes When the Moon is High. Nightingale is Becky Tracy, Keith Murphy, and Jeremiah McLane. https://www.nightingalevt.org/ 6. Never Love Thee More...2021-02-1028 min

Contra PulseEpisode 20 - Pete Sutherland Part 2The intro and interstitial tracks from today's episode are Chris Glidden's from Pete's Posse, Honeybee from the Clayfoot Strutters, and Chatterin' Horse from an upcoming album of original older time music based on Scottish pipe tunes featuring Tim Cummings on small and border pipes and Brad Kolodner on banjoSee the Contra Pulse website for transcripts and more.And the Country Dance and Song Society for information about Contra and English country dance across the continent.See and hear Pete Sutherland in action:Pete’s Posse is Pete Sutherland, Oliver Scanlon, and Tristan...2020-12-231h 27

Contra PulseEpisode 19 - Pete Sutherland Part 1The intro and interstitial tracks from today's episode are John’s Next Adventure and Moonshine Holler from Pete’s Posse.See the Contra Pulse website for transcripts and more.And the Country Dance and Song Society for information about Contra and English country dance across the continent.See and hear Pete Sutherland in action:Pete’s Posse is Pete Sutherland, Oliver Scanlon, and Tristan HendersonPlaying a contra dance at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in 2016Playing the end of a concert set at a festival in 2017Check out their YouTube channel.The Arm and Hammer St...2020-12-161h 02

Stars in the Rafters35. Memories and visions1. Time Will End - Nightingale (MA and VT). Nightingale is Keith Murphy, Becky Tracy, and Jeremiah McLane. This tune by Jeremiah can be found on The Coming Dawn, Nightingale’s first album. https://www.nightingalevt.org 2. Memory of Cape Cod, by Edna St. Vincent Millay. Read by Julie Vallimont (Brattleboro, VT). 3. Great Memories - New England Tradition. This waltz is the final track on Farewell to the Hollow. New England Tradition is Bob McQuillen, April Limber, and Peter Colby. https://www.greatmeadowmusic.com/mcquillen.html 4. A valediction: Forbidding mourning, by John Donne. Read by Mar...2020-12-0923 min

Stars in the Rafters30. This too shall pass1. Praise song for the day, written by Elizabeth Alexander and read by her at the 2009 Presidential Inauguration. For a video, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_vLBnFk-OFc 2. Regain / Psalm of Life / Plant Un Chou - Nightingale (VT). Nightingale is Keith Murphy, Becky Tracy, and Jeremiah McLane. “Psalm of Life” is a Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem set to music by Lotus Dickey. https://www.nightingalevt.org 3. Everything is going to be all right, by Derek Mahon. Read by Ben Williams (Northampton, MA). 4. Jamie Allen - Lissa Schneckenburger (Brattleboro, VT). This traditional tune is from Lissa’s...2020-11-0427 min

Stars in the Rafters26. Hills for climbing1. The Winter Rose / Verdant - Maivish. Maivish is Adam Broome (guitar) and Jaige Trudel (fiddle). This previously unreleased track includes two tunes written by Jaige. www.maivish.com/ 2. The Apple Picker's Waltz / The Beautiful Lights Of Burlington - Pete Sutherland (Burlington, VT). This track is from Pete Sutherland’s 1984 album Poor Man’s Dream. www.petesposse.com 3. Meadowlarks, by Sara Teasdale. Read by Ben Williams (Northampton, MA).4. Hills / Mulqueen's - Nightingale (VT). Pete Sutherland set this text by Arthur Guiterman to music. Nightingale is Keith Murphy (guitar), Becky Tracy (fiddle), and Jeremiah McLane (accordi...2020-10-0823 min

23 PersonnelKirby Hocutt Contract Extension, Baseball is on Fire, Football News & Basketball RecruitingIntro Here come the BBQ judge Hocutt contract; two year extension (out to 8/31/27), compensation increased to $1.5M annual, 3% increases annually. Been with Tech 8 seasons now. “Numerous programs have experienced unprecedented success and become national powers in several sports, and the athletics program as a whole has seen tremendous growth in facilities and financial support…2017-2018 athletic season was one of the best in school history, with six programs - baseball, men’s basketball, men’s golf, women’s tennis and men’s track and field (indoor and outdoor) all finishing in the top 8 in the country in their respective sports. In all, Texa...2019-05-081h 48

Giving Back PodcastBidding for a Cause...And Winning! — Keith Mclane with KLMKeith McLane is the owner of KLM Auctions, an organization that houses some of the most dynamic benefit charity auctioneers in the industry. Their fundraising auctioneers are certified by the National Auctioneer Association and have extensive experience raising money for important charities all over the nation. Discover how auction charities work and what goes on behind the scenes to get it all done on this week’s episode! Key Takeaways: [3:05] Keith explains what he does and how auctions are beneficial to charities. [8:40] What kind of results has Keith seen at event auct...2018-12-1755 min

Philly Sports TalkEp 94: Eagles MNF aftermath, Fultz shoulder issuesMichael Barkann is joined by Turron Davenport and Jeff Mclane as they discuss the Eagles big win over the Redskins on MNF.How is Carson Wentz this good this early in his career?After losing Jordan Hicks and Jason Peters to injury, how much harder is the road gotten for the Birds?Marshall Harris and John Clark react to the news that Markelle Fultz recently had his shoulder drained.Should the Sixers shut him down?Keith Jones stops by to talk about the...2017-10-2546 min

Thameside Radio RevisitedThameside 20Nov81 The show after the 4th Birthday boat tripThe show after the 4th Birthday boat trip - which was the first ever pirate radio broadcast from the inshore waters on the Thames. The Thameside Radio 90.2 Christmas party is next Sunday 27 December 1981 at the Shepherds Bush Community Hall. Were you there? There will also be an extended Thameside broadcast on New Year's Eve (which only just kept me awake as far as I can remember). Bob Edwards plays records from the year for listeners to vote on for a chart on New Year's Eve. Many of them have definitely stood the test of time.2010-04-112h 06

Get Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalThe Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour: Unabridged Selections from The Frontier Stories: Volume 1 by Louis L'AmourPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/153343to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour: Unabridged Selections from The Frontier Stories: Volume 1 Author: Louis L'Amour Narrator: John Bedford Lloyd Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 24 minutes Release date: November 4, 2003 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.29 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: No one more vividly captures the rugged majesty and enduring spirit of the American West than Louis L'Amour. Now, collected for the very first time, here are seven unabridged frontier tales from a legendary master of the genre. Volume One celebrates this remarkable voice...2003-11-043h 24