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ron zacapa royal
AN EXTRAORDINARY GUATEMALAN RUM TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION Ron Zacapa ROYAL is not only exquisite, but it is rare and hard to find making it the perfect addition to any rum lover’s (or spirit lover’s) collection. This specific bottle up for auction was brought to you direct from a Ron Zacapa flagship store in Guatemala. Ron Zacapa Royal has been aged for 8-30 years in rare oak casks sourced from four French forests, previously owned by royalty, known as Le Bois du Roy. The casks are highly sought after and reserved only for the finest of vintages. In keeping with the Zacapa tradition, the journey of this precious rum begins high above the clouds of the Guatemalan highlands. It is the slow maturation process of Zacapa Royal that imparts a complexity of aromas and a character that makes it a distinctive rum of exceptional quality. From a luxuriously rich sensory experience with an intense aroma of chocolate, toasted coconut and almond, this mouth-watering rum creates a full bodied finish that is sweet, exotic, and outstandingly smooth. DETAILS: • Value: $275 USD • Rare and hard-to-find • Best served neat in a Cognac “Alchemy” glass
“Hope on Wheels” Transport VAn FOR GUATEMALA
CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION NEED FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES & STAFF Getting from point A to point B is important! Our students and families often rely on Common Hope transportation to get to appointments at the computer lab and homework centers or when referred to health care specialists. Our staff, especially the social workers, need reliable transportation to families’ homes and to the communities we work in. From supply delivery to appointments and everything in between, this van is literally “hope on wheels.” Common Hope has a critical need for a new van this year and we need your help to make this possible. Please consider bidding on this item to provide the funding the Operations team needs to purchase it! The winning bidder(s) will receive recognition that could include but is not limited to; a magnet on the door, a decal inside the cab, or a plaque in its parking spot with the name(s) of your choice. DETAILS: • NEED: $20,000 to fund the cost of a new transport van • You can name the van! • Common Hope will work with the winning bidder(s) to determine gift recognition.
A CuLTUrAL ADVEntURE in GuateMala VIP TEAM BUILDER EXPERIENCE
AN IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE FOR A TEAM, LEADERSHIP GROUP, OR FAMILY You and your work team, leadership group, or family and friends will enjoy a customized, immersive VIP trip to Antigua, Guatemala where you will build camaraderie through a unique cultural experience. THIS EXPERIENCE IS FOR 6-8 PEOPLE! You will spend the first 3 days of your week experiencing Common Hope’s work first-hand; exploring villages where Common Hope families live and work, shadowing social workers, and helping staff in various activities. Unique to this opportunity, you will get to help build a home for a family, which is typically reserved for vision teams only. Built into your special TeamBuilder experience is dinner in Antigua hosted by members of Common Hope’s Executive Leadership Team. Trip includes a beautiful, one-of-a kind opportunity to experience Antigua. You will depart Friday morning for a two night stay at a luxurious Antigua hotel. Saturday includes visits to our staff ’s favorite spots for shopping, dining, and dancing! TRIP INCLUDES: • 6 nights accommodations for 6-8 adults • Lodging and meals for 6 nights and 7 days • Transport to/from the airport and around for the week • Arrangements may vary based on situation in Guatemala at time of travel • Travel must be booked by May 31, 2023 • Winning bidder will work with Avi Mylrea for travel planning • Some additional excursions available at the expense and arrangement of the winning bidder.
taste of guateMala Street food fiesta! WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SHARI BLINDT
BRINGING THE TASTES OF GUATEMALA TO YOU! Did you enjoy tonight’s food and drink? If so, you will love Executive Director, Shari Blindt’s Street Food Fiesta, which she brings directly to your home! The menu is curated to bring the tastes of Guatemala’s freshest and most popular items to guests. Long before food trucks became popular in the United States, Guatemalans have been preparing and selling traditional favorites on the streets throughout the country. Guatemala’s incredible weather means there are wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables all year long – and cooking traditions of the Maya people means corn is always involved (fresh tortillas, anyone?). NEW THIS YEAR, Shari is adding to her wonderful tradition of street food a specialty cocktail (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic)and dessert! You will also receive a Guatemala gift for each guest and a special video greeting from Common Hope students. She is BRINGING GUATEMALA TO YOU to a whole new level and you will reap the benefits of her 50+ trips to Guatemala. Bid on this dinner for 12 and become a Guatemala Foodie with Shari as your guide! DETAILS: • Value: Priceless • 12 Guests • Shari Blindt brings food, cocktails, greeting from Guatemala, and an authentic gift for you and your guests to your party location • Fiesta must be held before May 1, 2023
A piece of guatemalA for your hoME or office FRAMED PHOTO PRINT FROM BUCK HOLZEMER
AWARD WINNER
ONE-OF-A KIND PHOTO PRINT FOR YOUR HOME OR OFFICE National Geographic award-winning photographer, Buck Holzemer and his partner Patti Petrich, have been traveling to Guatemala for more than a decade. Over the years they have taken award-winning photographs and captured some of the most beautiful vistas, faces, and cultural highlights in Guatemala. Tonight, Buck has generously gifted a piece from his portfolio for a lucky bidder to choose from. His private gallery includes shots of volcanoes, celebrations, kites, street scenes, and more! Now is the time to refresh your décor or start the plan with a photo from Buck. Bid on an exclusive photo print from Buck’s Guatemala gallery. THE DETAILS: • VALUE: Priceless • The winning bidder receives choice of one photo print (archival digital pigment print) • You choose the size; maximum size available is 40”x60”. • Print comes matted and framed. Frame is a simple black frame. Winning bidder has the option to custom matte and frame at their own expense. • Winning bidder will be responsible for picking up framed print from Common Hope’s office or incur shipping expense beyond the count of this bid. • Donated by Buck Holzemer
AWARD WINNING PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEER
CAROL MILLER JOINS US FROM KURT JOHNSON AUCTIONEERING Award winning professional auctioneer Carol Miller specializes in benefit auctions and fundraising. Carol’s customized mission-driven approach and engaging dynamic auctioneering style have raised millions of dollars for nonprofits and charitable organizations for over two decades. A committed educator, mentor and advocate for the auction industry, Ms. Miller is an active leader in the National Auctioneers Association. She has served as president of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association. Carol was inducted into the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame in 2015. She was a finalist in the International Auctioneers Championship in 2013 and won the Wisconsin State Auctioneering Championship in 2010. Carol is has achieved the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) designation, which is the highest level of educational designation for auctioneers, only three percent of auctioneers nationwide hold this professional designation. Carol has also earned the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation; only 250 auctioneers worldwide have achieved this honor. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse.
FORMER COMMON HOPE SOCIAL WORKER
18 YEARS IN SERVICE TO COMMON HOPE FAMILIES Common Hope is thrilled to welcome Lesbia Isabel Norling as tonight’s keynote speaker. Lesbia was a Common Hope social worker for 18 years. In her role, she worked alongside hundreds of families. Perhaps most significantly, Lesbia helped identify a new community where Common Hope could make an impact. That community is San Rafael el Arado. She spent much of her time leading the programming in that community, building relationships with the students and families there. With her “magic backpack” in tow, Lesbia made deep, lasting connections with the students and left a profound mark on the community, one that is still seen and felt today when one visits San Rafael.
HOSTS AND EMCEES
HUGE HEARTS FOR COMMON HOPE We are thrilled to have Tom & Katie Sullivan join us again as your 2022 Noche de Colores hosts and emcees! This dynamic duo has a long history and passionate connection to Guatemala, which they express through their enduring commitment to Common Hope students and families. Both serve on the Noche de Colores event committee. Katie is a current Executive Board Member and Tom served on the Executive Board from 2012-2020. Both were former long-term volunteers in Guatemala and have continued to stay deeply involved in the mission. Thank you, Tom and Katie!
2022 noche de colores EVENT COMMITTEE
MARLENE LOPEZ IBARRA DANELL GIBBINS EVENT SPONSORSHIP TIM & HEIDI KUBICEK LOGISTICS MARIELOS CABRERA NANCY NORLING THERESA LAMOTTE BUEN VIAJE SUITCASE RAFFLE PAULA BENSEN GUATEMALA MARKETPLACE SHELLY D’ALMEIDA EVENT SUPPORT TOM & KATIE SULLIVAN HOSTS, EMCEES
eVent Sponsors Corazón / Heart Sponsors
Futura / Future Sponsors
esperanza / hope Sponsors
Mercado Sponsor
buen viaje sponsor
Print Sponsors
¡gracias! Thank You for your support! In loving memory of Linda Scherer, who lived by a simple mantra of Love, Gratitude, and Joy. Guatemala held a joyfully special place in Linda’s life through her work with Common Hope. For 30 years she and Greg returned every year, often with family in tow, helping both their social justice workmates and the organization grow. Linda sponsored many children during that time, including Rosa and Karla today. She is dearly missed here tonight and will be, always.