Rick and Cindy Stroud

Cambridge Who’s Who^® member Cindy Soltis-Stroud was recently featured in Auctioneer magazine for her successful auction business, which focuses on raising money for nonprofit organizations. She is also a newly minted member of the National Auctioneers Association. While her career only began in 2008, she has received awards for her achievements in the auction field and competed in the International Auctioneer Championship. She is currently promoting more charity auctions in addition to the auction business she runs with her husband, Rick Stroud.

Together, Mrs. Soltis-Stroud and her husband run Blue Fox Auction & Consulting, based in Boerne, Texas. The business specializes in charity auctions and sets itself apart by incorporating ISO 2001, an internationally recognized set of guidelines that aids in efficiency and fair practices. According to the article in Auctioneer, Mrs. Soltis-Stroud believes that Blue Fox Auction & Consulting is the only auction business that subscribes to this global standardization process. In addition to their auction business, the couple also works as full-time manufacturing auditors.

Cindy Soltis-Stroud believes that using her auction business to raise money for nonprofit organizations provides a helpful service to the community. “I really like working with people, and especially helping nonprofit [organizations] do better,” she states in Auctioneer. “I like to help the organizations maximize their profits. It allows us to have a career and also do some community service.”

Blue Fox Auction & Consulting boasts two auctioneers with Benefit Auctioneer Specialist designations, and prides itself on developing new and creative ideas to help nonprofit organizations maximize their profits. Their next event will take place in September in San Antonio, Texas, the seventh largest city in the country. The event, “For the Love of  Kids and Harleys,” is one of the biggest fundraisers in San Antonio, and raises money for several children’s charities, including Friends of Ronald McDonald House and Easter Seals. For more information or to contact Blue Fox Auction & Consulting, please complete this online form.

Blue Fox Auctions & Consulting

Cindy Soltis-Stroud can also be found on Facebook.

One woman will take a turn at good fortune on Saturday, July 18, 2009 as she receives a makeover from Cambridge Who’s Who lifetime member Sherrie Spychaj and her beauty consulting team. A cancer survivor and former abuse victim, Ms. Spychaj is committed to helping disadvantaged women transform their lives. Both the guest participant and Women’s Protective Services of Lubbock, Texas will receive cash, clothes and gifts donated by local vendors and the public.

The fundraising event will be held at Furrs Family Dining, located at 6001 Slide Road in Lubbock, Texas, from 11am-2pm. Entertainment will be provided, including martial arts demonstrations, vendors, raffles and a guest speaker. Roy Rios from Women’s Protective Services will be present to assist Ms. Spychaj in delivering this unique, potentially life-changing makeover. Reservations are required; vendors may also reserve booths to display their merchandise.

Ms. Spychaj is a certified beauty advisor and Avon independent business owner. She devotes her spare time to fundraising for nonprofit organizations and cancer foundations. She also speaks out against domestic violence. “I was a victim of this abuse and while I was going through it, the love and support from my family and friends made the process of changing my life easier,” she remembers. “With love and support it is much easier to get out of this position and move forward to make a healthier life.” It is her hope to continue supporting those who may not have the opportunity – or encouragement from others – to turn their lives around.

Ms. Spychaj has put together a booklet titled “Staying Safe: Helping Victims of Abuse,” which offers hints and tips for protecting oneself from mistreatment. The pamphlet, which is distributed in Amarillo, Lubbock, Plainview, Midland and Odessa, Texas, displays numerous ads from local businesses. Companies interested in promoting their products and services should reach out to Ms. Spychaj to secure a spot. Ad space ranges in price from $15 to $75; your announcement will run every time the booklets are printed.

Tickets for the lunch, gift fair and raffle are available from Ms. Spychaj by calling (806) 796-3609 or emailing spychaj@sbcglobal.net. You can also register or submit donations directly via the event site: Helping Victims of Abuse.

Please visit Sherrie Spychaj’s website for more information.