Bellarmine College Preparatory
Golden Bell Auction La Vie Est Bell
March 10, 2018
Benefiting Bellarmine’s Direct Financial Aid Fund
Event Schedule
5:00 p.m. Mass 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. Dinner 8:30 p.m. Silent Auction Closes 8:30 p.m. Live Auction Starts 9:30 p.m. Premium Silent Auction Closes 9:30 p.m. Checkout Opens
42nd Annual Golden Bell Auction Message from the President Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 42nd Annual Golden Bell Auction, “La Vie Est Bell.” Merci de vous joindre à nous ce soir! (Thank you for joining us this evening!) Life is good – la vie est belle – at Bellarmine! One of the many blessings we enjoy as a school community is the incredible generosity of heart proffered by parents, alumni, friends, and students. Combining this spirit with the enthusiasm and dedication of our faculty, staff, and coaches, really makes Bellarmine a remarkable place. Tonight’s proceeds will support our Direct Financial Aid Fund. Your active participation in this evening’s silent and live auctions will directly impact the lives of students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend Bellarmine due to financial concerns. Raising $4.4 million to devote to tuition assistance this year - the most of any high school in the Bay Area - is a significant and worthy challenge, one that we embrace wholeheartedly because it speaks to the core Ignatian value of seeing God in all people. We know that although nearly 25% of our students receive tuiti assistance, 100% of our students benefit from the experience of a diverse learning community. I am grateful to those who have generously supported the auction in ways great and small – our underwriters, hosts of our gift-gathering parties, and those who have donated items for the silent and live auctions. You, as well as our many volunteers, make this evening memorable and successful. Thank you to our Boards of Trustees and Regents for their stalwart support, and to Andrew Moley ’82, chair of our Trustees, and alumni parent Andy Schatzman, chair of our Regents, for their leadership and service to Bellarmine. Finally, thanks to the members of our Office of Advancement for planning and executing tonight’s event. Once again, welcome and thank you for being here with us this evening. Your support is a critical component of carrying out our mission to form young men for and with others. God bless and Go Bells! Gratefully,
Chris Meyercord ’88 President
Sponsors My Country is America, but Bellarmine is My Home Paige & Chuck Robbins
I Love Bellarmine in the Springtime Jeanette & John Ambroseo Pamela & Stanford Atwood – Atwood & Associates Colette & David Kress Connie & Jim Lyons Olugbode Family – Ken Transportation Services Margaret & Paul Petrus Dede & Roger Smullen Lyly & Mark Spencer Sharon & Dan Winnike
Bellarmine is Always a Good Idea Lisa & Brian Allen Esther & Pat Arnold ’84 The D’Amico & Pieracci Families Liliana & Joe Deck Teresa & Lincoln Clark Robbyn & John Denzel Devcon Construction Maryann & Jim DiBona Alejandra & Thomas Elam ’83 Ferrari Ottoboni Caputo & Wunderling LLP Annette & Werner Finsterbusch
Debbie & John Fumia ’81 Silvana & Joe Gentzkow ’01 Graham Contractors, Inc. Heritage Bank Kao MD Group Muscara & Pasquinelli, CPAs Katherine & Mario Pompili The Ronco Family Christina & Ernie Tan Tina & Bill Yeager Anonymous
Event Underwriting Mari & Bill Albanese ’61 Burdick Painting Cal Coast Telecom Gretchen & Matt DiNapoli Douglas Landscape Construction, Inc.
Valerie & David Mein Bryan Schreier ’96 Sandi & Rob Selvi ’74 Jill & Greg Swain Gina & Bob Wulff
Auction Information How to Bid with Greater Giving Online Bidding Click the link you receive via text message after you register; this will take you directly to the bidder interface.
SEARCH for packages by name or number using the magnifying glass or by category under the menu. You can BID the next increment or BID MORE than the next increment. If you choose to BID MORE, you can choose to set your MAX BID. If your max bid is the highest, the system will automatically bid in your favor until you are outbid or until the silent auction closes. If you are out-bid, you will receive a text message. To view the packages you are bidding on, click the menu and select BIDS. To WATCH a package, select the star icon. To view the packages you are watching, click the menu and select FAVORITES. To find packages with no bids, select NO BIDS under the menu. To get back to the main screen, click the house icon.
Silent Auction
Live Auction
Checkout Process
Closes at 8:30 p.m.
Begins at 8:30 p.m.
Opens at 9:30 p.m.
The Greater Giving mobile bidding technology will be used for the silent auction and allow you to preview the items preevent, as well as continue bidding while you enjoy your dinner.
Donations Donations, including participation in Last Bell Standing, up to $2,000 may be entered through the app. Please use the provided envelopes for larger donations.
All winning bids from the Live Auction, which begins at 8:30 p.m., will be identified by our auctioneer and will not go through the mobile bidding process. Live Auction purchases and envelope donations will be added up through the close of the event and may not be reflected on your printed receipt.
The checkout area will be located in Lokey 106, the last classroom of the Lokey Academic Center, closest to the Gym. If we do not have your credit card information on file, you will need to stop at checkout to pick up a printed receipt in order to collect your items from the silent auction tables. Note that all certificates (vacation homes, dinners, sporting events, etc.) may be picked up at checkout.
Following the conclusion of the event, all winning bid/sale amounts will be verified and your credit card will be charged. Updated receipts will be emailed to participants. To make payment and/or item pickup arrangements, please contact Leslie Goodykoontz at 408-537-9233.
Premium Silent Auction Taylor Swift reputation Stadium Tour Tickets
Item 901
Taylor Swift’s upcoming reputation Stadium Tour at Levi’s Stadium on Friday, May 11 is rumored to be something out of your “Wildest Dreams.” Her popularity has skyrocketed since her country-to-pop crossover, and this is your chance to witness one of the best performers in music today. There will be no “Bad Blood” when you bring these tickets home for the biggest Taylor Swift fan in your life! Tickets are located in section C239, Row 5, Seats 1-4. Value: $800 Donor: Friend of Bellarmine
Darius Rucker & Lady Antebellum Concert with Meet & Greet
Item 902
Darius Rucker and Lady Antebellum return to the Bay Area on Thursday, August 16, at Shoreline Amphitheatre. This co-headlining tour promises full sets from both acts, along with special collaborations each night. This is a country event not to be missed! Package includes two lower reserved tickets, a premier parking pass, and the opportunity to meet and get your photo taken with both artists. Value: Priceless Donor: KRTY 95.3
San Jose Earthquakes Season Tickets
Item 903
The San Jose Earthquakes made big strides in 2017 to make the Major League Soccer playoffs. After adding talent and youth, they have high hopes for 2018. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action as the Earthquakes kick off their third season at Avaya Stadium. Package includes four season tickets located on the premier midline (Section 129, row 21, seats 7-10) for 17 home games during the 2018 season. Value: $5,000 Donor: Bellarmine College Preparatory
Dinner with the San Jose Earthquakes
Item 904
Experience an atmosphere reminiscent of life in Peru at owner and Executive Chef Martin Castillo’s Limon Rotisserie in Walnut Creek. You and a guest are invited to dine with a few all-star guests: sports agent Wynn Silberman ’94, and San Jose Earthquakes players, forward Chris Wondolowski and midfielder Tommy Thompson. This dinner is one you won’t want to miss! Value: Priceless Donor: Wynn Silberman ’94
Cocktail Party at The Vesper
Item 905
Look no further for your next party location than The Vesper, chef-restauranteur Jim Stump’s tapas bar focused on craft cocktails. This lively Campbell establishment welcomes you to a stylish lounge setting surrounded by eclectic art and finely-crafted unique cocktails. Party for 40. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon. Not available in December 2018. Must be used by March 10, 2019. Value: $1,500 Donor: Jim Stump
Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Item 906
Over three-quarters of a carat of Ideal cut diamonds surround an oval cut aquamarine weighing 4.89 carats in this 18kt white gold ring. It is truly dazzling! Value: $6,675 Donor: Joe Escobar Diamonds
Wine Tasting at Joseph George Wines
Item 907
Joseph George Wines is known for offering the best selection of premium and hard-to-find California wines in the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Hosted exclusively by owner-proprietor Bert George – a foremost authority on California wines – your event includes tastings from up to five different wineries, which are personally selected by you, plus fine hors d’oeuvres provided by the Bellarmine culinary staff. Wine tasting for 20. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon. Must be used by March 10, 2019. Value: $1,500 Donor: Cyndie & Bert George
Rosewood CordeValle Weekend Getaway
Item 908
Nestled in the countryside of San Martin, Rosewood CordeValle is a golf lover’s dream and the ultimate vacation. Enjoy one round of golf on CordeValle’s course, which offers an impressive variety of play, from serious challenges to fun and friendly tees, before experiencing the resort amenities of your one-night stay in a CordeValle bungalow. Package includes a continental breakfast for two, a $100 credit toward the treatment of your choice at SENSE Spa, and complimentary wine tasting for two at Lion Ranch Vineyard & Winery. Value: $1,155 Donor: Kelly & John Rainey
Hollywood Glam and “Cam” Package
Item 909
Steal the scene in Tinsel Town with this one-of-a-kind Hollywood adventure for two! Shop with Hollywood wardrobe stylist Michael Holdaway - your new personal shopper and stylist - for three hours at the Westfield Century City Shopping Mall in Los Angeles. Then, show off your new look at the Fox Studio Lot with a visit to the Modern Family set. Included in the package is a complimentary two-night stay at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and dinner at downtown’s exclusive LA Prime Restaurant. All dates to be mutually agreed upon. Set Visit: valid for next season, tentatively scheduled for mid-August 2018 through mid-March 2019. Meeting the cast is not guaranteed. Hotel: not available December 28, 2018 – January 1, 2019. Value: Priceless Donor: Caroline Mescon MHP Professional Styling Services The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites
Baccalaureate Mass Premium Seating & Dinner on Campus
Item 910
Take the stress out of planning your son’s graduation activities with this one-of-a-kind Baccalaureate Mass celebration package. We’ll reserve ten seats for your family in the first row of guest seating to enjoy your son’s last Mass at Bellarmine. After Mass, enjoy the picturesque view of campus from the second floor foyer of Sobrato Center while dining on a three-course meal designed just for you by the Bellarmine culinary staff. Value: Priceless Donor: Bellarmine Alumni Council
Live Auction Item 101 Margarita Sunset Bay Cruise
You and your friends set sail around the San Francisco Bay aboard “Nokomis” for a oncein-a-lifetime dining adventure. Depart from AT&T Park, cruise through McCovey Cove, delight in glorious photo ops under the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy the city lights, and sail by Sausalito, Tiburon, Angel Island, and Jack London Square before heading back to South Beach Harbor. Round-trip limo transportation departing from Bellarmine is included. Thirty person maximum. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Must be used by March 10, 2019.
Value: Priceless Donor: Kristen Del Biaggio Heffernan & Mike Heffernan Lisa & Paul Normandin ’85 Julie & Mike Hughes Brenda Goti-Domine & Joe Domine
Live Auction Item 102 San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium
“Concentrate on what will produce results rather than on the results, the process rather than the prize.” - Bill Walsh With QB Jimmy Garoppolo’s recent signing of a five-year contract, the 49ers are sure to produce winning results in their upcoming season. This season ticket package includes seats 23-24 in Section 107, Row 34, for two pre-season and eight season games. Be a part of history as Jimmy G leads the 49ers to victory.
Value: $6,500 Donor: Bellarmine College Preparatory
Live Auction Item 103 Three-Night Stay at “Villa Vannucci”
Spend a relaxing extended weekend in a 4,000 square foot vacation retreat set in the heart of Alexander Valley and Healdsburg’s Wine Country. House features four bedrooms, indoor and outdoor kitchens, an Olympic-size infinity pool, and a 20x20 hot tub. Throughout the property are fire pits and surround sound for your enjoyment. Sporting activities include bocce ball, billiards, ping pong, and a nearby sport court. A six-hour Sprinter limousine wine tour for eight passengers is included. Maximum occupancy is eight adults + children, with no large groups or parties. Booking your stay well in advance is recommended. Date to be mutually agreed upon and excludes major holidays. Must be used by March 10, 2019.
Value: $7,600 Donor: Kristen Del Biaggio Heffernan & Mike Heffernan
Live Auction Item 104 A Golfer’s Dream
This is the trip of a lifetime! Enjoy golf for four at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Monterey Peninsula Country Club, and The Preserve – three of the best courses in California. Pebble Beach Golf Links is a spectacular meeting of land and sea. Choose from two toprated championship golf courses at Monterey Peninsula Country Club. And your round at The Preserve lets you enjoy the perfect blend of nature and golf. When you’re done on the links, rejuvenate at a newly-finished home during your two-night stay at The Preserve, an inland, mountain-meadow created high above the Pacific and hidden within the Carmel Valley hills. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Must be used by March 10, 2019. No pets or small children allowed. Winner can utilize other amenities at The Preserve including gym, pools, and hiking. Dining at The Hacienda at The Preserve is available at personal expense.
Value: Priceless Donor: Linda & Joseph Bronson Kerrin & Rob Meinhardt ’87 Charmaine & Dan Warmenhoven
Live Auction Item 105 U2 eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour 2018
“To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.” - Bono One of only a few bands to achieve consistent commercial and critical success across four decades, U2 has charted success on its own terms on both the artistic and business sides of the music industry. From the band’s earliest days in Dublin, Ireland, to the present, U2 has broken free from the traditional limitations of what a rock band – and rock music – could and couldn’t do. By combining an original sound with honest lyrics and a challenging social message, U2 has earned the respect of their peers and critics, and an almost fanatical following of fans around the world. Win this package – four suite tickets to see them at SAP Center in San Jose on May 7, 2018 – and those fans can include you too. Value: $1,335 Donor: Devcon Construction, Inc.
Live Auction Item 106 Great White Shark Dive Experience
Get your passports ready for a five-day trip for two to Guadalupe Island, Mexico – the mecca for great white sharks. You and your guest will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come face-to-face with the ocean’s most infamous predator. You will enjoy an all-inclusive, liveaboard experience on “The Islander.” That means fourstar meals, snacks, all beverages, air-conditioned stateroom accommodations, and a friendly, experienced crew – with three full days of diving. You will be safely enclosed in a dive cage with a world-renowned divemaster, so rest assured that you will get an up-closeand-personal encounter without the fear of becoming fish food! Valid for two passengers departing from San Diego. Does not include transportation to San Diego. Choice of dates: September 21-25, 2018, or September 26-30, 2018. Passports required.
Value: $6,400 Donor: Islander Charters Juliet & John Conniff ’91
Without your generosity, I would have gone to a different school. I would have stayed complacent and introverted. Without your kindness, I would never have been a part of this great community that is becoming better every day. Without your compassion, I would not have the opportunity to teach future Bells the same lessons I have learned about how to be a ‘man for and with others.’ – Davin, Class of 2018
Live Auction Item 107 Last Bell Standing
Bellarmine College Preparatory is committed to the belief that all people are created in God’s image, that we are all unique reflections of God’s love and presence. That commitment is reflected in our dedication to educate students who have the potential and desire to cultivate their God-given talents, regardless of socio-economic background. An increasing number of students are dependent upon tuition assistance in order to attend Bellarmine. They are ready to open their hearts and minds; to learn with passion and live with purpose. Each of us in attendance tonight can help them on their journey of discovery and exploration by making a contribution during this Last Bell Standing campaign. Every gift opens the door to new possibilities.
Who will be our Last Bell Standing? Supporting Bellarmine’s Direct Financial Aid Fund
Live Auction Item 108 Premium Wine & Personalized Dinner
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for wine lovers to taste a ten-year vertical from a premier Napa Valley winery. Join Teri and Michael Cunniff in their home for an intimate wine tasting experience and gourmet dinner for eight people. Choose either the Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon or the Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, select your starting vintage, and enjoy that plus the next nine vintages that follow. Both wines are available starting with the 1991 vintage. The tasting will be complemented by a gourmet five-course meal provided by Chris and Bob Changras of A Catered Affair. Date to be mutually agreed upon and excludes major holidays. Must be used by April 2019. Not available in December 2018.
Value: Priceless Donor: Teri & Michael Cunniff
Live Auction Item 109 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
*Must pay the difference. Some exceptions apply. Successful bidder is responsible for taxes, licenses, doc fees, and additional options. Standard factory rebate or special APR rates are not applicable. Financing available on approved credit.
Live Auction Item 110 Graduation Balcony Seating & Barbecue
Celebrate this special day in your son’s life! Enjoy watching graduation from the comfort of your own balcony space located on the second floor of the Sobrato Center for Humanities and the Arts. Your balcony package includes reserved Sobrato Center balcony seating for ten and two reserved parking spots. In addition, enjoy a fabulous barbecue for 50 guests at the location of your choice, hosted by the Bellarmine Alumni Council. They supply the rolling barbecue “chuckwagon” along with all the fixings, including Caesar salad, chili beans, Italian sausage, garlic bread, and chicken or ribs; you supply the guests! Barbecue: Date to be mutually agreed upon. Must be used by September 1, 2018. Fifty people maximum. Beverages not included.
Value: Priceless Donor: Bellarmine College Preparatory Bellarmine Alumni Council
Live Auction Item 111 Fr. Helfrich, S.J. Memorial Fishing Trip
Monterey Bay holds a treasure trove of marine life and is one of the West Coast’s premier fish feeding grounds. You will be wetting a line for salmon, halibut, lingcod, or rockfish. In honor of Vic’s longtime Jesuit friend, Jerry Helfrich, S.J., this package allows you and five guests to enjoy a five to seven hour adventure. You will embark from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor aboard the 33-foot cruiser, “Pescatore.” Vic has been providing this trip to Bellarmine since 1983 and his guests are consistently rewarded with a bountiful catch, due no doubt to Jesuit intersessions! A delicious lunch, beer, and soda, as well as all the bait and tackle are included. Date to be mutually agreed upon. The catch depends on seasonal availability and party’s preference. Guests are responsible for buying their own fishing licenses.
Value: $2,500 Donor: Mariana & Vic Giacalone ’64
Live Auction Item 112 Screaming Eagle Wine
Screaming Eagle has become one of the most celebrated and expensive wines in the Napa Valley. Today, the estate’s flagship wine retails at an average price of $2,983 per bottle. The little stone winery is perched on a rocky hillside in the Oakville Appellation overlooking the vineyard planted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged in 65% new French oak barrels for almost two years. Here’s your chance to take home a three-bottle set at a “Screaming” price! Package includes: 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (97 points, Robert Parker), 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (100 points, Robert Parker), 2011 – Second Flight Cabernet Sauvignon blend (94 Points, Robert Parker), in the classic Screaming Eagle box.
Value: Priceless Donor: Friend of Bellarmine
Live Auction Item 113 Ultimate Personalized Party Package
Perfect for a spectacular graduation party, summer gathering, fundraiser, or corporate event, this package is available at the venue of your choice. Catering by A Catered Affair includes the perfect menu for your guests to enjoy a nonalcoholic beverage package and friendly staff to assist with setup, food service, and cleanup. Danny Thomas Party Rentals provides everything you need for seating and feeding your guests, such as tables, linens, china, etc. Additionally, two cases of wine are provided from Bellarmine’s wine cellar. Invite up to 75 of your closest friends and we’ll handle the rest! Date to be mutually agreed upon. Not available in December 2018. Location within the SF Bay Area. Additional alcoholic beverages available at personal expense. Must be used by March 10, 2019.
Value: $8,000 Donor: Chris & Bob Changras – A Catered Affair Danny Thomas – Danny Thomas Party Rentals
Live Auction Item 114 Keith Urban Concert with Meet & Greet
“The smooth fluidity Keith’s voice obtains has the ability to move some to tears and smile for years. When you combine his talent on the guitar, piano, drums, keyboard, bass guitar, or banjo with his voice, magic is born.” - Concert Goer With this package, you and a guest will experience an unforgettable evening that includes two tickets to Keith Urban’s July 20, 2018, concert at Shoreline Amphitheatre along with a meet and greet. Keith, a country musician, acclaimed guitarist, and Grammy-award-winning songwriter, along with his opening act, Kelsea Ballerini, is sure to give a performance to remember.
Value: Priceless Donor: 95.3 KRTY
Live Auction Item 115 Dinner at Din Tai Fung
Originally founded as a cooking oil retail business in 1958, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a steamed dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. Today, Din Tai Fung has branches in Japan, the United States, South Korea, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and Thailand. Din Tai Fung gives people throughout the world the opportunity to experience a classic “taste of Taiwan.” This package includes private dining for 20 people at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara plus six bottles of premium wine selected from Bellarmine’s wine cellar. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Must be used by March 10, 2019.
Value: $1,500 Donor: Paul Zen ’77
Live Auction Item 116 Garden Party
Hosted by the Bellarmine Jesuit Community
Enjoy a rare culinary adventure of fine dining and friendship, all set in the beautiful garden of the Jesuit Residence. Your evening includes a four-course meal, prepared under the watchful eye of our very own Executive Chef Jeremy Soulia. The meal includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner and drinks for 12 in the Jesuit Garden of Wade Hall. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon. Must be used by March 10, 2019.
Value: Priceless Donor: Bellarmine Jesuit Community
Live Auction Item 117 Seven Nights in Paris
The lucky highest-bidder of this fabulous vacation getaway can stay in a one-bedroom, ground-floor flat in the elegant Right Bank Passy district of the 16th Arrondissement. The flat includes a living room, dining area, a complete kitchen with all appliances, a bedroom with a queen bed, and a washer and dryer. The neighborhood – where Benjamin Franklin once resided – includes retail shopping, restaurants, and museums, with three metro and two bus stations just a short walk away. The building concierge is on duty six days a week. The package includes $1,000 toward airfare. Two people maximum. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon. Must be used by January 15, 2019.
Value: $3,000 Donor: Carole & Cyril Isnard (parents of Julien ’06) Friend of Bellarmine
Special Acknowledgements Dinner and Refreshments
Centerpiece Sponsor
Bob Changras
Cal Coast Telecom Saba Designs Nature Rules
A Catered Affair – Hors d’oeuvres
Cyndie & Bert George Joseph George Wines – Bar
Gift Gathering Party Hosts
Thomas Mills ’02 Mills Wine Group – Bar
Event Rentals Danny Thomas Party Rentals Tent & Party Rentals
Lisa & Paul Caputo ’80 Kathy & Max Mancini ’81 Tonja Krautter & Jason Pearson Ryann & Ken Sparling
Musson Theatrical
Wine Sponsor
Sound & Lighting
Bronco Wine Company Joseph S. Franzia ’60 Fred T. Franzia ’61 John Franzia
Graphic Design Francesca Benevento
BRONCO WINE COMPANY
A special thank you to all the volunteers who made tonight possible, including, but not limited to, the Bellarmine Mothers’ Guild and Dads’ Club, the Arupe Ambassadors, and our student servers and entertainers. We’d also like to acknowledge the efforts of Bellarmine’s Faculty and Staff, the Jesuit Community, Kitchen Staff, Grounds Crew, Maintenance Staff, and the Office of Advancement, especially Leslie Goodykoontz, Tracy Del Carlo, and Brian Christensen.
Thank you to all our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and guests.
The proceeds of the Golden Bell Auction support
Bellarmine’s Direct Financial Aid Fund.