[RP TownTalk] GSA Special Auction Wednesday-Friday

[Jeffrey Yorke]

Here's what you've missed so far...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2015/11/18/how-one-womans-5-million-embezzlement-led-to-an-epic-sale-of-designer-bridal-gowns/

On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 8:31 PM, Jeffrey Yorke <yorkedial at gmail.com> wrote:

> *A friend of mine formerly in DC radio and at Voice of America but now
> with GSA just forwarded me this info. Sounds like a deal if you need this
> stuff. *
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> *Have fun!*
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> *Jeffrey Yorke*
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> *For Immediate Release*
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> *November 4, 2015*
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> *GSA IS HOSTING A UNIQUE DESIGNER BRIDAL SALE AT THE EMBASSY SUITES
> BALTIMORE HOTEL AT BWI AIRPORT, NOVEMBER 18-20 – PROCEEDS GOING TO A DC
> BASED NON-PROFIT*
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> *WASHINGTON, D.C*. - GSA Auctions is holding a one-of-a-kind fixed price
> sale of 2,000 designer gowns and other wedding wear November 18-20 at The
> Embassy Suites Baltimore Hotel at BWI Airport in Linthicum, Maryland. But
> this isn’t just an opportunity to pick up a gorgeous gown at 40% off retail
> – it’s also the chance to help a DC based non-profit get back some of the
> money it lost to a local scam artist.
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> This sale, conducted by GSA on behalf of the U.S. Marshals Service, is of
> designer dresses (and other wedding wear and accessories) seized earlier
> this year from Couture Miss Bridal and Formal in Upper Marlboro after owner
> Ephonia Green was convicted of stealing $5.1 million from her former
> employer, the Association of American Medical Colleges. The Washington, DC
> non-profit represents all the accredited medical schools in the US and
> Canada and is responsible for administering the Medical College Admission
> Test (MCAT).  According to the government’s evidence, Green, who worked for
> the Association as an administrative assistant for fifteen years, created
> and submitted false invoices to the non-profit and embezzled approximately
> $5.1 million from her employer over an eight year period.  As part of her
> conviction, Green was ordered to turn over all her assets, including the
> bridal store.
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> Despite the abrupt closure of the store, U.S. Marshals made sure
> brides-to-be who ordered gowns from Green’s shop had their dream dresses in
> time for their big day.  Adding to that happy ending: proceeds from this
> U.S. Marshals sale of 2,400 pieces of new, high end, designer wedding wear
> goes to the non-profit Green embezzled from.
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> *Quick Facts**:*
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> *WHEN*: November 18-20, 2015 (Sale Hours 9-4 Wed & Thurs 11/18-19, 9-1 on
> Fri 11/20)
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> *WHERE*: Embassy Suites Baltimore Hotel At BWI Airport 1300 Concourse
> Drive, Linthicum, MD 21090
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> *WHAT*: More than 2,400 items will be sold, including 2,000 *new*
> designer wedding gowns (sizes 4 to 24) priced at least 40% off retail (some
> as much as 60% off).  Prices starting at $35 and go over $1,900 (original
> prices up to $4,290)
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> ●      Designers include: Badgley Mischka, Alfred Angelo, David Tutera,
> and many others
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> ●      Also included: tuxedos, shoes, tiaras, veils, belts, and other
> wedding accessories.
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> We’ve already heard from one buyer flying up from Atlanta for this sale.
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> Reporters are welcome during the Tuesday afternoon set up and during all
> sale hours Wed-Fri – but we ask that you schedule interviews with the U.S.
> Marshals and GSA representatives in advance. *No* shoppers will be on
> site Tuesday.
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> For more information and to schedule interviews, please contact:
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> Joan Kornblith
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> Communications Manager
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> GSA Federal Acquisition Service
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> joan.kornblith at gsa.gov
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> 202-805-4743
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Jeffrey Yorke
Yorke Property Management, Inc.
Yorke Partners
Jeffrey at YorkeRents.com
301-502-1243
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