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Auction Items
April 29, 2006 Ball & Auction
Live and Silent Auction Rules
Golden Ticket Raffle. Raffle tickets will be sold, $5 for 1 ticket and $25 for 6 tickets. Please write your name and phone number on back of tickets and then place Golden Raffle Ticket in bag in front of item of your choice. Winners of Golden Ticket Raffle will be announced at end of evening and also posted on bid sheets. All Golden Baskets are valued in excess of $200.
Once the Live Auctionbegins, it will continue without interruption until all items have been auctioned. To bid in theLive Auction you must raise your program high enough to signal the Auctioneer. Each timeyou bid, you will be obliged to pay your bid price in full if you are determined to be the high bidder by the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer will determine the close of bidding and the winning bidder.
Tobid in the Silent Auctionyou must enter your name, phone number and amount of the bid on the bidding sheets provided. The first bidder must open with at least the minimum bid. Bids must increase by the minimum increments noted on the bid sheet to be valid. Bids may not be altered or withdrawn once made.
Values stated for both Live and Silent Auction items are a good faith estimate of the fair market valuewhich the donor has provided for the item and are not warranted for tax or fair market value by St. Benedict Parish.
A last call for bidding will be made prior to the closing of the Silent Auctiontables. No bidding will be allowed after a table is closed. All decisions of the Auction Committee are FINAL!!
CHECK OUT, at the close of the Silent Auction, after determining you are the winning bidder, please bring the yellow and pink copies from auction tables to check out area. Present both copies to cashier for payment. Only after payment has been completed, may you retrieve your items from the secured auction area.
The winning bidder is responsible for all purchased items. YOU MUST MAKE PAYMENT IN FULL on the night of the Auction. Cash, check, or credit card (Master Card or Visa) may be used to make payments. All items must be taken with bidder the night of the auction. Special arrangements may be made for larger items which require transportation.
All sales are subject to the terms the donor has placed on the item. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to review all gift certificates for restrictions and expiration dates. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to make arrangements for the use of any privately owned property or private services offered.
The Auction committee reserves the right to change, add to or remove from the auction any items it deems appropriate.
LIVE AUCTION
L-1 One Week Stay at Private Home inKillarney, Ireland
Enjoy an unforgettable one week stay at a private home in Beautiful Killarney, Ireland. There are 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a 10 minute walk from town center. Killarney is a Beautiful tourist town close to lakes, golf, Ring of Kerry and more. Dates to be agreed
upon with owners. July excluded. Airfare not included. Expires 04/29/07
Donated By: Ross Castle Builders & Connolly Real Estate Value: $1,500
L-2 Be a TV Star on ABC 7
Your child will have the opportunity to appear in a story airing on Chicago’s #1 Entertainment and Lifestyle Show 190 North. Your child will have a CAMEO Appearance in a future story produced by the show. The story and videotaping date are to be mutually agreed upon by the producers and the child’s parent or guardian. This will be for one child under the age of 18 yrs. Transportation to the story is not provided by ABC 7.
Donated By: Janet Davies / ABC 7 – 190 North Value: Priceless
L-3 Sunset Waters Curacao Trip for Two
This is an incredible get-away! A seven night package for two adults in an ocean front superior room with balcony. Includes meals and drinks. Valid from May 2006 – May 2007.
Blackout dates 12/22/06 – 01/01/07. Airfare and airport transfers are not included.
Donated By: Cory Acosta / Sunset Waters Curacao Value: $2,380
L-4 “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best friend”
One woman’s 18-karat white gold & diamond 3-circle pendant and a pair of 14-karat white gold & diamond circle earrings. The pendant contains 3 circles which total 84/100 of a carat in diamonds. The Earrings total 20/100 of a carat in diamonds. Certificate of Appraisal included for both pendant and earrings.
Donated By: Pete and Donna Koulogeorge Value: $2,970
L-5 Vail, Colorado
Relax for one week in a spacious, sunny, two-level condominium, while enjoying the views and sounds of East Vail Falls. Newly remodeled, painted and beautifully furnished in mountain décor. The home has all the amenities you will need to enjoy your vacation. It is conveniently located in East Vail, next to the market, liquor store and FREE bus into Vail Village (eight minutes into the heart of Vail.)
During the summer, you can relax by the sparkling outdoor pool, cast a line or play a round of golf at the Vail Golf Course. For bike enthusiasts or those just wanting to ride into town, the paved bike path that runs from Breckenridge to Vail is just across the street. Vail is a great place to enjoy the golden Aspen leaves in Fall. And wintertime is sure to welcome many many exciting adventures and events. It is the perfect getaway to some good ol’ mountain fun!
Please allow at least two weeks for reservations.
Donated By: Kristin Hill Value: $2,800
LIVE AUCTION
L-6 The Oprah Winfrey Show
Certificates for four to be guests at a taping of the Oprah Winfrey Show. Valid 06/06-01/07.
Donated By: The Oprah Winfrey Show Value: Priceless
L-7 Island of Bastimentos in Panama
Enjoy a one week stay on the island Bastimentos in Panama. A new 3500 sq. ft. home on the Caribbean 2 bedroom, 2 baths and will sleep six comfortably. Two kayaks to enjoy paddling the warm, coral sea. Allow one month to make arrangements to stay. Valid for one year. Expires 04/29/07. A trip you will not forget!
Donated By: David Thomas and Terri Brak Value: $1,400
L-8 Jamaican Theme Party for 20
Yam on, come spend an evening of dancin’ to the Reggae music, drinkin’ the Rum Punch and eatin’ a traditional Jamaican buffet dinner. Come back to Jamaica to enjoy an evening surrounded in the essence of the island’s spices and BBQ. Bring along up to 20 friends. And we be cookin’ up the Jerk Chicken or the BBQ Shrimp and all trimmings. Red Stripe and Jerk Bloody Marys too, to quench your thirst. So wear your flip flops and get ready for party, games and dancin’ under the stars. We be jammin’ mon—no problem!
Party includes all food, beverages, music and games. Hosted by the Hybinettes, McCollams and Matthew Rook. Party held before September 1, 2006 by mutual agreement.
Donated By: The Hybinettes, The McCollams and Matthew Rook Value: Priceless
PREMIUM
P-1Five Minutes From Disney…One Week Stay at Florida Vacation Home
Five minutes to Mickey and Minnie’s home. Enjoy a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that sleeps up
to ten guests in the same comfort as in your own home. Time to be mutually agreed upon.
Not available this summer. Cleaning fees and tourism tax not included (Maximum amount
of these fees $350.)
Donated By: Mario Gonzales / Fernando’s Mexican Restaurant Value: $1,100
P-2Boat Cruise on Lake Michigan
Join the Martorano-Wallen family for an afternoon on sunny Lake Michigan with a boat cruise with your family and friends. The trip will be at Reef Point Marina in Racine, Wisconsin, just 70 miles from Chicago. Reef Point Marina has a heated swimming pool, shower, bathhouse and Jacuzzis. BBQ on the dock, feast to include appetizers, meat & vegetable kabobs, fresh fruit, strawberry shortcake, cookies, plus plenty of beverages. Captain Chris will take you for a ride on our 35 foot motor boat onto Lake Michigan. Weather dependent, we’ll head up to Milwaukee for a tour of the river. Get some sun, take a dip in the pool or lake, take a spin on our wave runner, eat, drink & be merry.
Donated By: Chicago Mortgage Group Value: $500
PREMIUM
P-3Grand Canyon Railway, Southwest Airline Tickets & a Train Case
Two round-trip coach class tickets to ride the Grand Canyon Railway 65 miles from Williams, Arizona to Grand Canyon National Park in cars pulled by beautifully restored 20th-century steam engines and 1950s diesel locomotives. The trip passes through desert plains and portions of the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest. Also included are two round trip tickets
to any city in the continental U.S. Expires May 15, 2007. No black-out dates. Take along with you a train case in mint condition. Covered in burgundy leather including the handle, size 8.5” x 8.5” D x 12” W. The inside is full leather with a secret drawer to hold jewelry.
Donated By: Grand Canyon Railway, Inc., Southwest Airlines and Al Schoen Value: $1,170
P-4“Father Bob Cooks” for Four
Get a chance to know Father Bob better in the intimacy of his own home while you and two guests enjoy a delicious dinner in the rectory dining room prepared for you by Father Bob. Complete with liquor, appetizers and dessert.
Donated By: Father Bob Beaven Value Priceless
P-5MAC Mini
Includes MAC OSX, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, Airport Extreme and Bluetooth, 512MB RAM, Apple Care protection plan for three years and more. DOES NOT INCLUDE A MONITOR.
Donated By: Anonymous Donor Value: $700
P-6Harley-Davidson Men’s and Women’s Leather Jackets
You don’t have to own a Harley to wear one of these authentic Harley- Davidson leather jackets. The men’s style is the American Legend Leather jacket, size XL. Details include midweight leather, action back, mandarin collar, zippered cuffs, hand-warmer pockets, wind flap and classic embroidery on back, flag patch on inside pocket and left sleeve. The women’s
style is the Spirited Leather jacket in size large. It has a soft, midweight leather styled with longer length. Other details include the action back, zippered cuffs with two hand-warmer pockets and one chest pocket. There is a beautiful studded graphic on back and embroidery at the wrist.
Donated By: Harley-Davidson Financial Services Inc. Value: $745
P-7One Week Stay in Stonebridge Country Club in Naples, Florida
Enjoy a one week stay at a beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Stonebridge Country Club in Naples, Florida. Near all major attractions in Southwest Florida, beaches, shopping,
restaurants and 20 minutes from Old Naples. Coordinate with owner. December ‘06
thru April ’07 excluded.
Donated By: Connolly Real Estate and Ross Castle Builders Value: $1,000
PREMIUM
P-8“Stock Your Wine bar”
Is your wine rack empty? Now you can stock up with an assortment of quality red and white wines. Wine bar includes 22 bottles of wine and a beautiful beverage tub on stand to display
your drinks in at your next gathering.
Donated By: Jamee Insko, Julia Lynch, Amy & Cushman Andrews, Kerry & Bob Kinsloe, Janet Davies & Jeff Preston, Aimee & Patrick Sullivan, Mirella & Bernard Siwik, Leah Thenstedt, Stephanie & David Keenan, Bill Kneitz and Tania Wilson Value: $550
GET-AWAYS
G-1The Ambassador Hotel & The Milwaukee Art Museum & The Milwaukee Brewers
Enjoy a one night stay for two in a longtime downtown Milwaukee landmark. Plus two general admission tickets to the Milwaukee Art Museum. While in Milwaukee catch a Brewers game at the magnificent Miller Park with a certificate for two excellent Club Level
Seats. And if time permits the hotel’s convenient location is only minutes away from downtown shopping.
Donated By: The Ambassador Hotel, The Milwaukee Art Museum and Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club
Value: $230
G-2Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro & A Bottle of Frick Merlot
Enjoy a one night stay for two at the Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro. Expires January 27, 2007.
And a bottle of Frick Merlot.
Donated By: Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro and Fine Wine Brokers Value: $280
G-3Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown & The Red Head Piano Bar
One night guestroom accommodations for two at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Downtown
Chicago. Valid through 01/31/07. Advanced reservations necessary. And a $50 certificate to
The Red Head Piano Bar, Must be 21 years of age and proper attire required.
Donated By: Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown and The Red Head Piano Bar Value: $190
G-4Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza & The Red Head Piano Bar
One night stay with breakfast for two at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. Based on availability. And a $50 certificate to The Red Head Piano Bar, Must be 21 years of age and
proper attire required.
Donated By: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza and The Red Head Piano Bar Value: $230
G-5Indian Lakes Resort
One overnight stay for two with golf and cart included at the beautiful Indian Lakes Resort.
Based on availability.
Donated By: Indian Lakes Resort Value: $261
GET-AWAYS
G-6Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
Gift certificate for a one night stay for two to stay at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.
Expires April 16, 2007.
Donated By: Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers Value: $100
G-7Hilton Chicago & Two Day Museum Passes
Complimentary accommodations for two for one night, taxes included. Reservations must be
confirmed in advance and is based upon availability. Two day passes to use at the museums are for two adults and four children ages 3-12. Passes valid consecutive calendar days from first use.
Donated By: Hilton Chicago and Smart Destinations, Inc. Value: $185
SPORTS
SP-1 “A Day in the Fast Lane”
Two Indy 500 tickets, Section 20, Row A, Seats 18&19.
Donated By: Suzy and Mark Silich Value: $125
SP-2A Comprehensive Golf Performance Enhancement Evaluation
Includes full orthopedic evaluation video, golf swing analysis and computerized balance
assessment.
Donated By: Body Balance for Performance Value: $250
SP-3 Kane County Cougars
Two lawn tickets to watch the Kane County Cougars play a game of baseball during any regular home game during the 2006 season. Based on availability.
Donated By: The Kane County Cougars Value: $16
SP-4 Chicago White Sox - World Series Baseball Bat
Add to your collection a limited edition World Series Winner White Sox baseball bat.
Donated By: The Ball & Auction Value: $125
SP-5Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland A’s
Four tickets with parking to the Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland A’s game. Wednesday,
May 24, 2006 at 7:05 p.m. Incredible seats! 11th row behind the Sox dugout + $50 cash for stadium merchandise or food.
Donated By: Bill Choslovsky & Sydney Choslovsky, M.D. & Peter Donoghue Value: $200
SP-6Paul Konerko Autographed Baseball
Autographed baseball by Paul Konerko from the Chicago White Sox.
Donated By: Chicago White Sox Value: Priceless
SPORTS
SP-7Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
Four tickets to the Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, July 5, 2006. Includes passes to The Patio; all you can eat and drink, 11/2 hours prior to the game starting and ½ hour into the game. Section 104, Row 13, Seats 7, 8, 9 & 10.
Donated By: Ed Martinez / Century 21 Pasala Realty. Value: $175
SP-8 Joe Crede Autographed Baseball
Autographed baseball by Joe Crede from the Chicago White Sox.
Donated By: Chicago White Sox Value: Priceless
SP-9Chicago White Sox Autographed Baseball & Picture
Autographed baseball by Minnie Minoso and picture of him signing it.
Donated By: Sharon Rice-Minoso Value: Priceless
SP-10Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox
Four tickets for Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox on Friday, July 7, 2006 at 7:35 p.m.
Section 524, Row 7, Seats 3, 4, 5 & 6.
Donated By: Tim and Cheryl Mahon Value: $88
SP-11Lunch or Dinner at the Stadium Club
Enjoy lunch or dinner for four at the Stadium Club at US Cellular Field. Gratuity not included. Donated By: Levy Organization / Lill Molenda Value: Unlimited
SP-12Tennis Lessons
A 9-week instructional tennis program, a Wilson tennis racquet and one month complimentary membership.
Donated By: Lakeshore Athletic Club Value: $550
SP-13Arizona Diamondback Autographed Baseball
Autographed baseball by Pitcher Brandon Webb, Rookie of the year – 2003.
Donated By: Arizona Diamondbacks Value: Priceless
SP-14Arizona Diamondback Autographed Baseball Cap
Autographed cap by Outfielder Quinton McCracken.
Donated By: Arizona Diamondbacks Value: Priceless
SP-15“A Day at the Races for Two”
The tickets may be used during the Arlington Park Racecourse 2006 racing season, with the exception of Arlington Million Day.
Donated By: The Levy Organization / Lill Molenda Value: $12
SPORTS
SP-16“A Day at the Races for Four”
The tickets may be used during the Arlington Park Racecourse 2006 racing season, with the
exception of Arlington Million Day.
Donated By: The Levy Organization / Lill Molenda Value: $24
SP-17“A Day at the Races for Twelve”
Twelve admission tickets to the Arlington Park Racecourse. The tickets may be used during the 2006 racing season. May 5 – September 12, 2006, with the exception of Arlington Million Day.
Donated By: Arlington Park Racecourse Value: $48
SP-18Doug Bruno Girls Basketball Camp
Register early for one session of camp. Sessions are first come first serve. See gift certificate for other restrictions.
Donated By: Doug Bruno-Women’s Head Basketball Coach at DePaul Value: $425
SP-19University of Michigan Football Tickets
Two University of Michigan football tickets vs. University of Iowa. Saturday, October 21, 2006 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Great seats, 35-40 yard line on the press box side. Tickets will be available August 2006.
Donated By: Randy and April Bridgeman Value: $120
SP-20Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves