Scholarship Dinner & Auction
Saturday, March 12, 2016 5 pm Reception & Silent Auction 6 pm Dinner, Live Auction, & Dancing
Pasco Red Lion
Your gift can support students like Mandy Gustafson -- a third -year student in the Nuclear Technology program. The mom of two young children, Mandy decided to pursue a college degree after working in the service industry for many years. She wanted to provide a better life for her kids. Foundation scholarships allowed Mandy to attend classes full-time, complete a full-time internship and support her family.
Mandy Gustafson
All proceeds from the event support scholarships for students like Mandy.
Ways to Support a Scholarship at the Event Bid on our wonderful Silent Auction items—but watch the clock—tables close at specific times! Buy A Golden Ticket! Only 75 tickets will be sold and the winner gets to pick a Live Auction item (excludes Cigar Dinner) before it goes up for bid! Tickets are $100 each and will be on sale before dinner. The Live Auction begins after dinner is served and features some FABULOUS items. Check them out in this catalog! Didn’t win that Live Auction item you wanted? There’s still a way to give and support a student scholarship. After the Live Auction, we will Raise the Paddle at the $5,000; $2,500; $1,000; $500; $250; and $100 levels Payment Options : Cash, check (payable to CBC Foundation); Please note: We do NOT accept American Express.
PROGRAM
5:00 PM 5:45ish 6:00sh 6:10ish
Reception & Silent Auction Silent Auction Table 1 closes Silent Auction Table 2 closes
6:45ish
The Power of Connection Video
Please be seated for dinner Welcome— Eric Clements, CBC Foundation CEO Richard Cummins, CBC President Tony Umek, CBC Foundation Board of Directors Chair Produced by Focal Point Marketing & Multimedia
Live Auction begins Randy Mullen, Auctioneer Alissa Watkins, CBC Foundation Director of Philanthropy
7:45ish 8:00ish
Raise the Paddle
8:20ish
Check-Out begins Dancing continues until 11:00...
Final Tally (Please allow time for us to prepare checkout totals) Live Music & Dancing, Big Night Out
MENU Salad Cucumber Ring Salad with Apple Wedges & Raspberry Vinaigrette*
EntrĂŠe Sirloin topped with blue cheese & cranberries* Prawns with lime sauce* Roasted red pepper mashed potatoes* SautĂŠed seasonal vegetables* Warm rolls
Dessert Fudgy Wudgy Cake
*Gluten Free Gluten Free Dessert Available Upon Request
Vegetarian? No Problem. Sundried Tomato Linguine topped with Portobello Mushroom will be substituted for the sirloin and prawns.
Contact Alissa at 509.543-1442 or awatkins@columbiabasin.edu if you have specific dietary concerns.
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
TERRA BLANCA WINE TOUR Enjoy a private wine tasting for 8 people at the beautiful Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard on Red Mountain Includes guided tour of the winery and estate vineyard Package includes 4 Magnums (1.5 liters each) of Terra Blanca wine selected by Winemaker, Keith Pilgrim Donated by Terra Blanca Winery
Value = $750
DAY RIVER CRUISE
Enjoy a day on a gorgeous Azure boat on the Columbia or Snake rivers for up to 6 people
Includes a delicious lunch
Bring your suits and towels because this boat is great for tubing and wakeboarding!
Donated by Shirley Olinger & Matt McCormick
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
BRUCE IRVIN AUTOGRAPHED FOOTBALL Bruce Irvin (#51) - starting Offensive Lineman for Seattle Seahawks Official NFL Football personally autographed by Bruce Irvin Donated by Seattle Seahawks
Value = Priceless
PINOT & POTTERY Instructor Randal Jones, Esvelt Gallery Director at CBC Includes a 3-hour evening class for 8-10 people at the CBC pottery studio All materials supplied Wine and appetizers provided Donated by Randal Jones & CBC Foundation
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
RESTORED PEUGEOT BICYCLE Fully restored with original Sun Tour components Classic up-right frame geometry Package includes expert custom ergonomic fitting to optimize comfort
and ease of operation ($150 value) New hybrid on-or-off-road tires allows biking on bike paths, road bike
lanes, and trails Donated by Mike Watkins, RoundAbout Cycling
Value =$500
LAST DANCE RIVER RANCH Enjoy an incredible dinner for 8 in a rustic barn overlooking a stunning view of the Columbia River. Located near the Bacchus & Dionysus Vineyard Amazing vista and beautiful sunsets Current 2016 available dates: June 4, June 11, Sept. 10, or Sept. 17. Donated by Shawn Murrow
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS WALLA WALLA GETAWAY Enjoy two nights at the fabulous
Blue Spruce House in Walla Walla A private guest house, you’ll enjoy
complete run of the house with pool, private pet-friendly backyard, year-round hot tub, chef’s kitchen, 3 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths. Package even includes breakfast
delivered to your door and a picnic lunch to take for wine tours! Guest house donated by Amy Watkins; meals by Marjie Burmood Value = $1,000
VERTICAL SMOKERS TWO custom-made vertical smokers made by students in the CBC Welding Technology program (will be auctioned separately) Smoker #1 is 53” tall, 24” wide, and 12” deep Smoker #2 is 40” tall, 25” wide, and 13” deep Heavy duty; wheels allow for easy maneuvering; Burns wood/charcoal 4 cooking racks allow for multiple meats/side dishes to be prepared simultaneously Includes MEAT PACKAGE from Tysons! Handcrafted by CBC Welding Technology Students Value = Priceless
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
WINES GALORE A wonderful assortment of local wines. Selections include wine from: Bookwalter Canoe Ridge Chateau Ste. Michelle Claar Cellars
Cougar Crest Fidelitas Le Chateau Winery Maryhill
Moni Claire Northstar Ryan Patrick Vineyards Terra Blanca
And others Donated by the CBC Foundation Board
VIP NIGHT AT SALT-N-PEPA CONCERT VIP Night at Salt N Pepa Aug. 23 at the Benton Franklin Fair One table in the Stage Left Lounge for the concert—seats 4 (21 & over only) Snacks and two complimentary drinks per person Dinner for four (4) in the Sponsor Hospitality area and is served
from 5-7:30 p.m. Donated by the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo
Value = $500
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
CIGAR DINNER FOR EIGHT PEOPLE
A truly amazing evening featuring premium cigars (all rated 90 or higher) from around the world— enjoyed in a bona fide cigar room!
Superb wines from Benton Co. Commissioner Jerome Delvin’s wine cellar of 700+ wines
Exquisite gourmet dinner prepared by Counselor Albert “Coke” Roth
All served in the beautiful home of Rodney and Kathy Robinson overlooking the entire Tri-Cities
Donated by those listed above.
CABO SOL Y LUNA 7 days/6 nights in beautiful villa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Accommodates up to 10 people; private and gated community Situated on a hilltop overlooking Pacific Ocean with magnificent views
Elegant patio with private pool, Jacuzzi, poolside bar/barbecue Donated by Tony & Kristy Umek
Value = $5,000
Value =$2,000
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS Washington Cougs Package Two tickets to a WSU home game and $100 gift certificate to the Black Cypress restaurant in Pullman. Donated by Brad Toner
Lladro Romeo & Juliet Porcelain Statue Intricately designed porcelain figurine made by Lladro. 18 “ tall, 15” wide, weighs approx. 10 lbs. Donated by Bill & Laura Gordon
JFK Portrait and Photo Book from Hanford Visit Iconic framed photo of JFK at Hanford for N-Reactor generator groundbreaking. Includes commemorative photo book of the occasion. Photos by S. Walt Lewis, long-time Hanford photographer. Donated by Jerry Lewis
Date Night Package Includes gift certificates to area restaurants including Anthony’s, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse and others. Also tickets for 2 to Fairchild Cinemas. Donated by a variety of restaurants
Cuban Cigar Package Includes hand-rolled Cuban cigars, humidor, Cuban souvenirs (license plate, t-shirts) Donated by Caroline Sutter
Tri-City Dust Devils Package includes 4 Upper Box seats to any 2016 regular season game, certificate for 1 ceremonial First Pitch, Dust Devils t-shirt, Fodora, Dust Devils player cards, and more! Donated by Tri-Cities Dust Devils
Relax a Little ... Package includes spa gift certificate, body polishes, beeswax lip balm, goat milk soap bars, beeswax lotion bar, goat milk soap, and more! Donated by Cassandra Lake and CBC Foundation
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS Starbucks Package Includes Starbucks French press, 2 lbs. of Starbucks beans, 2—$25 gift cards, and 2 Starbucks coffee mugs. Donated by CBC Foundation
8 Tickets to see the TC Americans take on Spokane! Package includes an autographed hockey stick by the current Americans team and 8 tickets to the LAST game of the season! Tri-City Americans vs. Spokane. Go Americans! Donated by Umqua Bank
Billy’s Bull Pen Tavern Package includes a selection of ales, Corona bucket, 6 handcrafted Corona glasses, Billy’s sweatshirt, cap, cozies, openers and a $25 food certificate! Donated by Billy’s Bull Pen
Breshears Photography Package A $650.00 Gift Certificate for a Breshears Professional Photography Artistic Portrait Session for $99. Donated by Breshears Photography
Gardening Package Includes a beautiful hanging basket from the CBC Spring Flower sale (May), gardening tools, gloves, bulbs, seeds and yard ornaments created by our wonderful welding students! Everything you need to create a lovely flower garden! Donated by CBC Agriculture Dept., CBC Welding Technology, CBC Foundation
A “Spirited” Package A wonderful assortment of locally made spirits including River Sands, Solar Spirits, Black Heron Distillery as well as some old favorites. Donated by those listed above
Sushi! Package includes 6 homemade rolls of a variety of sushi made by sushi expert, Kazuko Nishimoto. Donated by Shirley Olinger
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS Salsa & Margarita Package Includes a selection of Rudy’s Seasonings (salsa mix, beans, and a 6-pack seasoning sampler pack) to create fabulous salsas. PLUS all the makings for incredible margaritas— tequila, mixer, and beautiful margarita glasses. Donated by Rudy Pena & CBC Foundation
Seattle Mariners Package Includes baseball autographed by Hisashi Iwakuma (pitched no hitter in Aug 2015!) and 4 tickets to the April 10, 2016 game against the LA Angels. Field level seats! Donated by Seattle Mariners and Babcock Services
Home Theatre System Sony BDV-E3100 t.1 Channel Home Theater System, built-in WiFi, 40” Emerson TV, 3 HDMI Inputs, Blue-ray, full-range bass reflex speaker system, 7.1 “ Subwoofer, Bluetooth ready, ENERGY STAR® Qualified, PC Input for use as a PC monitor Donated by Eric & Denise Clements
Claar Cellars Wine Tour Enjoy a winery and vineyard tour at Claar Cellars whose Estate vineyards overlook the beautiful Columbia River. Package includes wine tasting and lunch for 4 people. Valid June-October 2016. Schedule one month in advance. Donated by Bob & Crista Whitelatch
More items at the event!
CBC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Tony Umek, Chair Matt Backlund, Vice-Chair Rich Cummins, CBC President Eric Clements, CEO Roberta Wittorf, Secretary/Treasurer Brad Toner, Planned Giving Vicki Wilson, Scholarship Marsha Halverson, Fund Development
Board Members Josh Bales David Billetdeaux Todd Beyers Manuel Chavallo Dave Foucault Richmond “Dick” Hoch
Moses Jaraysi Dean Mitchell Jamie Nettles Scott Neubauer Shirley Olinger Matthew Petersen Rodney Robinson
Scott Sax Troy Thompson Bernie Walter Bob Whitelatch
CBC Trustees Sherry Armijo, Chair Kedrich Jackson, Vice Chair Bill Gordon David “Duke” L. Mitchell Allyson M. Page
THANK YOUS In addition to our corporate sponsors, we want to thank each of our Connection Sponsors.
AECOM at WTP
ISMSolutions
Banner Bank
Meier Architecture & Engineering
Battelle Basin Insurance D.A. Davidson & Co. Diane & Dick Hoch Kadlec
Richard Cummins & Meg Woods TerraGraphics
Northwest CPA Pacific Crest Planning
UniWest Washington Closure Hanford
PayPlus Benefits Pepsi
Washington River Protection Solutions
And our table sponsors... Board of Trustees
Tom Harper/Bob Rosselli
Dean & Helen Mitchell
Tony Umek/Matt Hammer
Eric Clements/Dave Foucault
Virginia Tomlinson
Also, a BIG thank you to those who donated our Auction items! Amy Watkins
CBC Foundation Board
Babcock Services
CBC Welding Technology Rudy Pena
Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo
“Coke” Roth
Seattle Mariners
Dave Foucault
Seattle Seahawks
Bill & Laura Gordon
Jerome Delvin
Shawn Murrow
Billy’s Bull Pen Tavern
Eric & Denise Clements
Shirley Olinger
Black Heron Distillery
Frost Me Sweet
Solar Spirits Distillery
Brad & Debbie Toner
Jerry Lewis
Target
Breshears Photography
Kazuko Nishimoto
Terra Blanca Winery
Caroline Sutter
Marjie Burmood
Tony & Kristy Umek
Cassandra and Jim Lake
Matt McCormick
Tri-City Dust Devils
Claar Wine Group
Randal Jones CBC Agriculture Program River Sands Distillery CBC Foundation Rodney/Kathy Robinson
RoundAbout Cycling
Tyson Foods, Inc. Umqua Bank Yokes
OUR SPONSORS Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Wine Sponsor