Power of Connection Auction Catalog

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

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Includes a delicious lunch

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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!

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Superb wines from Benton Co. Commissioner Jerome Delvin’s wine cellar of 700+ wines

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Exquisite gourmet dinner prepared by Counselor Albert “Coke” Roth

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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

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