Camp For All is a unique, barrier free camp working in partnership with other non-profits to enrich the lives of children and adults with challenging illnesses or special needs and their families throughout the year.
6:00 PM Check-In and Cocktails Big Boards 7:00 PM Welcome Invocation and Dinner 8:30 PM Presentation of Honorees Camper Speaker 9:00 PM Live Auction 9:30 PM Big Boards Close Dancing to the Night Owls
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Camp For All Thanks our generous underwriters! AMAZ I N G AN TELOP E BetsWest Foundation Blue Bell Creameries FER OCI OUS FELI N E Sally Blackie-Sengel and Sonny Sengel Evelyn and Ed Kruse Jill and Jerry Kyle Martha Miller Elizabeth and Robert Rigney Z I PPY Z EBR A Dixie and Ron Hall Verlin and Howard Kruse Long Point Chamber of Commerce
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Leslie and Jim Avioli The Big Game Hunters Blinn College Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc. Evelyn and John Boatwright Brenham Boosters for Camp For All Cathy and Dougal Cameron Cathleen and Bob Davis Beverly and Sam Duree Ellison’s Business Partners Amanda and Corey Finke & Michelle and Jon Zschech Gates Ranch Rhonda and Paul Gerson Oldham Goodwin Group Pam and Bryan Green The Gullette Family Tara and Jim Limmer Barbara and Richard Powell The Rehburgers Safari Friends of Camp For All Janice and Stephen Scheve RBC and Ken Schwenke Pat and Merv Schaefer Nancy and Mike Shoup Pat and Gordon Sorrells Walcik Construction TAR ZAN AND JANE
Vicki LaRue and Tom Drummond A Friend Germania Insurance Dee and Bill Pennybacker Pamela and Charles Lane Schubert Martha Miller Leonard Rutan Betsy and John Striegler TIRR Foundation
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AU C T I O N OV E RV I E W A N D R U L E S 1. All sales are final. Printed dates, limitations on certificates and expiration dates are clearly stated in the program description of the item or on the gift certificate. Please do not buy an item and expect to make changes to these specifications. Item descriptions are as accurate as possible and Camp For All is not responsible for any discrepancies that may occur. 2. Each bidder is financially responsible for his or her bid. The highest bidder in the live auction will be determined by the auctioneer. 3 Payment may be made by MasterCard, VISA, or American Express, check or cash. Charitable donation is equal to the amount of the purchase above market value of item. 4. S ilent Auction bids must be made in at least increments of $10. 5. Reservations for the use of homes and dinners must be mutually arranged with the donor unless otherwise specified. All accommodations are subject to availability and donor restrictions. 6. V alues of some items being auctioned are estimates and are not guaranteed by Camp For All for tax purposes or general value. 7. Group bidding is encouraged. This is a great way to get together with friends and share the cost of larger items.
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LIVE AUCTION W I L D B LU E YO N D E R Get ready for a bird’s eye view as Pilot Jeff Weiss and his co-pilot fly you and 3 friends, young or old, in his 6-seat private plane. You will soar over some of the most beautiful areas of Washington County, Texas. Don’t forget your poodle skirt! Lunch for 4 is included at the award winning 50’s style Southern Flyer Diner (voted best airport restaurant in Texas!) at Brenham Airport! Restrictions: Date to be mutually agreed upon by passengers and pilot. Includes a $50 Gift Certificate to Southern Flyer. Donated by: Southern Flyer Diner and Jeffrey Weiss R O C K Y M O U N TA I N H I G H , C O L O R A D O If you love fly fishing, a nationally-renowned summer repertory theater, dinner on the deck of an enchanting restaurant as a mountain river flows past, sighting herds of elk, ‘mulies’ and bighorn sheep, white water rafting, trail rides, or just relaxing in the breathtaking mountain vistas, then you are invited to be the guests for 5 nights next summer of Dr. Don “Turtle” and “Possum” Steinbach in Colorado. In the past 20 years, the Steinbachs have renovated a 100-year old log cabin, added upstairs guest quarters, “The Treehouse,” and renovated a 75-year old guest log cabin, “The Bear’s Lair.” They invite 4 adults to occupy both structures for a five day stay that includes 4 tickets to the Creede Repertory Theater, a night of dinner and drinks on the deck of the beautiful Antlers Restaurant, continental breakfast, snacks, and complimentary wine. Restrictions and Details: The upstairs Treehouse features a king-size bed, sitting area, full kitchen, full bath, approx. 800 sf. with private entrance. The Bear’s Lair is a one-room cabin with queen bed, kitchenette, full bath, sleeping lofts with single and queen mattresses. Guests must select five days from the 2015 summer season ONLY. No holdovers into another year can be taken. You must declare your requested time no later than March 15, 2015. Adults only. Donated by: Dr. Don “Turtle” and Judy “Possum” Steinbach
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C H AT A N D C H I L L I N C H A P P E L L H I L L ! There is nothing quite like “being with the girls” for an afternoon! Call your BFF and meet her at Los Arboles, the home of Cathy and Dougal Cameron in Chappell Hill! Cathy Cameron, Elizabeth Rigney, Evelyn Boatwright and Cyndee Smith will be your hosts as you dine with the gals at this luncheon for 28 on February 26, 2015! Restrictions: Menu to be determined by hosts. Donated by: Cathy Cameron, Evelyn Boatwright, Elizabeth Rigney, and Cyndee Smith O H S I L E N T N I G H T: N E E D L E P O I N T N AT I V I T Y S C E N E Take home a true work of Christmas art. This one of a kind nativity scene is made up of 10 meticulously needle pointed stand-ups and a beautiful wooden crèche. Exquisitely finished with beading detail, and averaging 9 inches in height, these pieces will be passed down from generation to generation. Donated and Created by: The Starry Safari Needle Point Committee
Big Board B R E N H A M S TAY C AT I O N Enjoy a night on the town in historic downtown Brenham! Have a glass of wine (or two!) and visit Unity Theatre with 4 tickets to any Main Stage Production! After, treat yourself to a 2 night stay at the charming Ant Street Inn. Restrictions: Tickets good for any 2014-2015 Main Stage Production show, can be used individually or all for one show. 2 Nights for 2 at the Ant Street Inn must be Sunday-Thursday. Blackout dates include Round Top Antique Weeks, New Years Eve, and Thanksgiving Week. Expires October 15, 2015. Donated by: Ant Street Inn, Elizabeth and Robert Rigney, Pat and Gordon Sorrells, and Unity Theatre
DINNER FOR 50 BY DESIGN II AT G O L D H E A R T R A N C H Picture yourself among 50 friends and family members at the gorgeous Gold Heart Ranch in Chappell Hill, TX. You will be wined and dined by one of Washington County’s premiere caterers, Design II, as you visit and celebrate with friends. Set in Gold Heart Ranch’s fine art filled Halo House; your guests will be talking about this soiree for years to come! Donated by: David Folschinsky of Design II and Cynthia and Phil Clayton
WIN AND WINE Get ready to Gig’em! Treat 3 friends as they join you for the Texas A&M vs. Louisiana Monroe game on November 1 (4 tickets and parking pass included). You and your friends will stay warm in section 107 at the 50 yard line with a cozy A&M quilt throw. After the game show off the newest addition to your sports memorabilia collection, a football signed by A&M greats, RC Slocum, Kevin Sumlin, and Ray Childress. Since you’re in the area, head over to Messina Hof Winery and Resort for a Public Tour and Tasting for 4! Restrictions: Winners must download the FlashSeats app and contact donor to transfer tickets via FlashSeats. Physical tickets WILL NOT gain entry to the game. Physical parking pass is valid. Donated by: Ginger and Byron Bertrand, Stacey and Jeff Christman, Messina Hof Winery and Resort, and Trina Rayburn.
W O O D C A R V I N G AT I T S F I N E S T Bring nature into your home with a stunning, one of a kind, hand carved Ruffed Grouse by Myrv Cron. These beautiful medium-sized, chicken-like, colorful birds are non-migratory. They are mostly found in the woodlands of northern mountainous states and southern Canada. Mryv has gone to great lengths to precisely duplicate nature. Starting with research about the bird’s bone structure and external features, as well as their nesting and migration habits. With these details he is able to sculpt each bird to scale in life-like detail and with special touches such as the real Aspen leaves you will notice at the feet of the Grouse. Donated by: Katie and Mryv Cron
FIRE UP THE GRILL! Get fired up with a brand new stainless steel propane gas grill fueled by propane from Brenham LP Gas! You will be master of the grill as you whip up fresh ingredients with $50 worth of meat from Dan’s Meat Market and a membership to the Brenham Farmers Market! Not sure where to start? Let Austin’s famous Hudson’s on the Bend “Fired Up!” cookbook be your guide! You will be armed with assorted grill utensils as well as a pizza stone and grill light to create culinary feasts to come! Restrictions: One filled propane tank will be donated by Brenham LP Gas. Donated by: Ace Hardware, Brenham Farmer’s Market, Brenham LP Gas, Dan’s Meat Market, Hudson’s on the Bend, and Plants ‘N Things
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TIME TO DESIGN Refresh your home inside and out with 2 hours of Design Time from NuArea’s Tracey Bartlett! Cozy up your space with a one of a kind handmade full-size quilt, made by local quilters. Create shade and curb appeal with a 30 gallon Summer Red Maple Tree and a 45 gallon Live Oak Tree! Manage your new yard with a $150 gift certificate to Texana Lawn & Landscape! Restrictions: Summer Red Maple tree must be picked up before October 16, 2015. Live Oak Tree includes planting services. Donated by: a Friend of Camp For All, Discount Trees of Brenham, Nu Area Designs, Suzanne Longley Farms and Landscapes, Texana Lawn & Landscape S A N TA I S C O M I N G T O T O W N ! Christmas is just around the corner! Let photographer Ashley Jones make this year’s Christmas card one to remember when you set up a 3-hour photo shoot, complete with digital copies of the finished images! After your shoot let Santa come for a visit! On Saturday, December 13, Santa will come to your house to hear everyone’s Christmas wishes! He and your guests will be well fed with 4-dozen cookies from Texas Cookie Garden and $50 worth of deliciousness from Yumm’s Sweets and Eats! Restrictions: Santa will come to your home for 2 hours in the afternoon on December 13. Location must be within a 50 mile radius of Round Top, TX. Ashley Jones Photography will offer a 15% discount on prints. Donated by: Ashley Jones Photography, H. Earl Mills, Texas Cookie Garden, and Yumm’s Sweets and Eats
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U P ! U P ! A N D A W AY ! Romance is in the air! Set out in a hot air balloon with that special someone! When you come back to earth you will toast your journey with a bottle of champagne sipped in style from two Tiffany & Co. champagne flutes! Restrictions: Rides leave at sunrise. Location TBD. Donated by: Johanna Fatheree and Pam Green A LW AY S A C C E S S O R I Z E D ! Designed by Elaine Turner herself, this red leather tote bag will make a statement! Perfect for traveling or toting a laptop to work, this bag will go with you everywhere! But, what outfit is complete without a little bit of arm candy? Handcrafted by Richard Schmidt, this beautiful cuff of hammered sterling silver is adorned with a turquoise heart and crosses, and is sure to bring a little country glam to any outfit! Donated by: Richard Schmidt Jewelry Design and a Special Friend of Camp For All BEHIND THE LENS Don’t miss your opportunity to add this piece, shot by 1982 Texas State Artist of the Year, James Harvey, to your collection. Johnson defines fine art photography as, “an artist behind the camera with the ultimate goal to produce the best print possible; putting together all the emotion, feeling, and artistic vision at the time of image capture.” Elevate your walls with this Southwestern piece, your home will thank you! Donated by: James Harvey Johnson
W E E K E N D G E TA W AY Soak up some Texas history as you enjoy tickets for 2 to The Bullock Texas State History Museum! After an afternoon of learning the “story of Texas” you will welcome a gourmet pizza dinner for 2 at Austin’s Bufalina. Your get-away will be complete with a one night stay for 2 at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Austin, complete with breakfast for 2 in the morning! Restrictions: Dinner for 2 at Bufalina covers a tab up to $100. Four Seasons Hotel Austin blackout dates include but are not limited to South by Southwest and Austin City Limits festivals, Circuit of the Americas race events, and University of Texas home football weekends. Stay must be booked before October 16, 2015. Donated by: Bufalina, Four Seasons Hotel Austin, Cyndee Smith and Tom McMahon
WEEKEND IN THE WOODLANDS Get ready for Halloween with 4 tickets to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s production of “Hocus Pocus Pops” with the Houston Symphony on Friday, October 24. After the concert you won’t have far to travel with a room for 2 at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center. In the morning you will be treated to complimentary breakfast to fuel your golf game for 2 at one of the resorts very own 18-hole championship courses. Restrictions: Should you wish to book your stay at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center for Friday October 24, a room has already been reserved for the auction winner. If not, your stay must be booked by October 16, 2015. Winner must contact Camp For All by Monday, October 20, to confirm Woodlands Resort reservation, or reservation will be cancelled. Donated by: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center
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GET GLAM IN HOUSTON Get fierce with a new tortoise shell tote bag from Pour La Victore, and a safari appropriate zebra scarf. Need a little something extra? Take your $250 gift card to A’Bientot in Houston and find the perfect piece to top off your animal inspired look. After shopping till you drop head to Trellis, The Spa at the Houstonian to relax with a $175 gift certificate for some pampering. You’ll be on time with your new gold-tone Seiko watch! Donated by: A’Bientot, JH Faske Jewelry, and Trellis, The Spa at the Houstonian WHERE TEXAS BECAME TEXAS Enjoy Bluebonnets year round with this canvas print of Washington County, signed by the legendary Bum Phillips, a Texan to the core! Enjoy your print alongside a limited edition copy of “For the Love of Texas” a book created to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Plant a legacy of Texas in your own back yard! Enjoy 2 historic pecan trees that are descendants of the La Bahia Pecan Tree, a Famous Tree of Texas that stood witness to Sam Houston and the Convention of 1836. Plant this tree and leave a legacy that will endure the next 178 years and more. Donated by: Ellen and Jim Ellison and Washington on the Brazos State Park Association in honor of Jim Ellison. A G E TA W AY T O H O R S E S H O E B AY Escape to Horseshoe Bay to enjoy a 3-night stay for 4 in a lake front 3-bedroom 2-bathroom condo on Lake LBJ! Your fun won’t stop with the beautiful lake views; friends at William Chris Vineyards will be taking you and up to 7 friends on a winery tour and wine tasting! Restrictions: Condo stay expires October 16, 2015. Blackout dates include holidays and high season weekends. Call ahead to reserve winery tour and tasting. Donated by: The Oppenheim Group and William Chris Vineyards
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A W AT C H F O R L I F E Take home a truly beautiful ladies timepiece! Designed in California especially for David Gardner Jewelers, this watch is made of all Swiss parts, synthetic sapphire crystal, and a black mother of pearl dial. Never worry about running out of time with a battery for life by David Gardner! Donated by: David Gardner Jewelers KUDOS FOR THE KIDDOS! Here’s a one of a kind opportunity to throw a birthday party that might just earn you “Parents of the Year!” You bring the food and we’ll bring the fun as Camp For All hosts a birthday party for 20 at Camp! Enjoy fun activities like the ropes course and the giant swing! Restrictions: Party to be scheduled on a Wednesday-Friday or Sunday morning and subject to availability. Please contact Kurt Podeszwa at Camp For All to schedule a date at least 30 days in advance. Expires October 16, 2015. Donated by: Camp For All H O U S T O N S A FA R I Imagine scratching an okapi behind the ears, or being face to face with a giraffe! These are just a few of the options available with a Behindthe-Scenes tour at the Houston Zoo! A Zoo expert will be your guide as they share their passion for the animals with you. Can’t get enough of the Zoo? Take advantage of a one year membership to the Houston Zoo! Membership gives you free admission to the zoo for up to 2 adults and up to 3 dependent children for a full year! Restrictions: There are a few areas that are unable to accommodate behind the scenes tours or children younger than 5 yrs. Please contact the Zoo three weeks in advance of the date you would like to have your tour. Tour dates contingent on availability and are available Monday through Friday only. Tour offer expires December 31, 2015. Donated by: The Houston Zoo
D E L E C TA B L E D I N I N G A N D D E S S E R T French-country cuisine can be found close to home with dinner for 4 at the Brazos Belle restaurant in downtown Burton. Allow them to wine and dine you before you indulge in one of 6 pies you will receive from Royers Cafe! A pie a month for 6 months is a sure way to keep life sweet! Donated by: Brazos Belle and Royers Café
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LOOKIN’ GOOD They say to look good you have to feel good! Get a head start with 30 CrossFit classes at CrossFit Red Hornet in Brenham! After, reward your hard work with a custom Scot Sommerlatte sterling silver bracelet featuring a turquoise inlay. Fill your jewelry cabinet and complete your look with 2 necklaces and a pair of earrings from MimiBella! These beautiful pieces have been hand selected and are sure to be show stoppers! Donated by: CrossFit Red Hornet, Scot Sommerlatte Originals, and MimiBella HOME ON THE RANGE Add a touch of Texas style to your home with an iconic cowhide rug, a stylish metal lamp with symbols of the Texas way of life, red shelves trimmed with metal and sweet looking “sugar mold” candles. Adorn your new shelves with a brand new, heavy duty, canvas pistol case, complete with leather trim and embossed Texas State Seal. Donated by: Tootie and Ken Rixman, Cyndee Smith, and State Representative Lois Kolkhorst SET SAIL IN CLEAR LAKE FOR 4 Whether you choose a day time sail or a sunset cruise, you are sure to have a great time on the water! You and your friends will sail out of the convenient Kemah Boardwalk Marina and enjoy your choice of soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres provided by the host and the included assortment of wine brought by you! Restrictions: Must book sail by September 2015. Call or email to book a mutually agreed upon date. Soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres are included. BYOB. Donated by: Beverly and Walter Caldwell, Elizabeth and Robert Rigney
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T H E TA A N T I Q U E S H O W F E AT U R I N G J E N N A B U S H HAGAR AND BARBARA PIERCE BUSH Considered one of the top three antiques shows in the country, the Theta Charity Antiques Show features antiques dealers from all over the country and hosts premier guest speakers every year. This year you will enjoy a table for 8 at the Theta Charity Antique Show Luncheon and hear guest speakers Jenna Bush Hagar and Barbara Pierce Bush, daughters of former president George W. Bush. In addition you will also have 8 general admission passes to the Antiques Show where you can shop some of the best antiques in the country! Donated by: Elizabeth and Robert Rigney RELAX IN LUXURY Whether you seek a thrilling adventure, peace and quiet, or a bit of both, Travaasa Austin excels at providing refuge in an enviable setting. Your 2 night stay for 2 includes signature classes and activities in all five of Travaasa’s experience pillars; adventure, culinary, culture, fitness, and spa and wellness. The activities, combined with complimentary breakfasts and serene setting, will leave you totally recharged by the end of your stay. Restrictions: Blackout dates apply. Expires October 14, 2015. Donated by: Travaasa Austin ALL FOR WINE AND WINE FOR ALL Enjoy a private party for 20 at Saddlehorn Winery in Burton, TX. Armed with a $100 gift card to HEB you will pick the cheese and crackers and Saddlehorn Winery owner, Steve Morgan, will pick the wine for you and your guests to enjoy. Restrictions: Must be scheduled ahead on a mutually agreeable date and time. Must be redeemed by April 15, 2015. Donated by: Galin and Steve Morgan of Saddlehorn Winery and HEB
LUXURY LIQUOR BASKET Get the party started with this basket of goodies! Stock your bar or host the fling of the season, either way you will be prepared for a good time! Donated by: Brad Shumway – John Daugherty Realtors
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HOST COMMI TTEE Bobbie Jo and Jud Alexander Cheryl and Jay Alexander Marguerite and Pat Baggett Sally Blackie-Sengel and Sonny Sengel Evelyn and John Boatwright Teddy and Henry Boehm Roslyn and Charles Bradford Cathy and Dougal Cameron Katie and Myrv Cron Vicki LaRue and Tom Drummond Sam and Beverly Duree Kathy and Blake Emmett Nancy and Sandy Gaido Cam and Tom Gullette Ron and Dixie Hall Donna and Gene Hammons Evelyn and Ed Kruse Verlin and Howard Kruse Babs and Paul Kruse Jill and Jerry Kyle Martha “Sissy” Miller Barbara and Richard Powell Tyler and Julie Renken Janet and Chip Routt Pam and Charles Schubert Nancy and Mike Shoup Sandra and Bob Stephens Betsy and John Striegler Margo and Norm Teegardin Mimi and Leon Toubin Susan and Sy Whiteford
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T HAN K YO U FO R YO U R C ONTR IB U T IO N S TO STARRY SAFARI!
Alexander Oil Company Vinnie and Steve Boyd Roslyn and Charles Bradford Brianna’s Fine Salad Dressing Patti and Steve Davis Marci Dell Friend of Camp For All Germania Insurance Carolyn and Mitchell Hall Kathy and Clay Parker Gwen and Donald Speiss Susan Whiteford — 15 —