Every year BSFS sponsors a charity auction at Balticon to raise money to sponsor a free book program/programs at a school or schools in Maryland. BSFS funds the purchase and distribution of free books to kids so children can own a book of their own.

Items for the auction are donated by both individuals and companies and generally have a SF theme. Author signed copies of books and SF collectables are very popular donated items.

In 2006 the auction was renamed the "Bobby Gear Memorial" Charity Auction for Reading is Fundamental in honor of Bobby Gear to commemorate her years of service as a school teacher and BSFS volunteer. When RIF decided to suspend locally sponsored and directed books for kids programs BSFS launched its own program. The Charity Auction at Balticon was renamed The Bobby Gear Memorial Charity Auction for BSFS Books for Kids.

The auction at Balticon is generally held during the masquerade half-time while the judges deliberate and the audience waits to hear the winners. To donate items for the auction, or for other details about the auction in any given year, please contact "rif at balticon dot org"

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