Margaritaville Auction on Camp Pendleton to raise money for college scholarships, more

CAMP PENDLETON – The 16th annual Margaritaville Auction hosted by the Camp Pendleton Officers’ Wives’ and Spouses’ Club (OWC) will take place on March 21 at the Pacific Views Events Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Open to all ranks and attended by over 200 Marines, their spouses, retirees, local business leaders, and friends of the Marine Corps, the auction is the primary fundraiser for the Camp Pendleton OWC military dependent college scholarships and community enrichments grants.

Each year, the Camp Pendleton OWC raises money to provide college scholarships for children and spouses of active duty, retired, and deceased members of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy who are stationed aboard or living near Camp Pendleton. They also award Community Enrichment Grants to local organizations and projects that support military families. All proceeds from the auction directly fund these efforts with a goal to positively impact as many lives as possible. The Camp Pendleton OWC gave away more than $40,000 in scholarships and community grants in 2013.

From surfboards to baby baskets, original art to weekend getaways, and jewelry to airline tickets, items donated to the Margaritaville Auction generate a fantastic night of furious bidding. Goods and services for the auction are generously donated by individuals and businesses from the entire Camp Pendleton area and across the country.

Now is the time to show support for military members and their families. The Camp Pendleton OWC welcomes donations of products, gift certificates, services, or sponsorship. No donation is too small and all donations are tax-deductible.

Donations must be received by March 1 to be included in the Margaritaville Auction. Questions can be directed to Janelle Field, Margaritaville Auction committee chairperson, at [email protected].