Support the 2022 auction by participating in the paddle call. Donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The IRS recognizes the Bainbridge Ometepe Sister Islands Association as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable and educational organization. Our federal EIN is 91-1433369. The picture shows the 2018 Student Delegation celebrating after their very successful auction — with a paddle call — that April. Unfortunately, the delegation wasn't able to travel to Ometepe that summer because of the uncertainty about travel because of demonstrations in the country.