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A Golf Dream of A Lifetime You and two guests will be whisked away on your own private jet for a day of golf on the U.S. Open course at the exclusive, private Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, PA. Join a member and former club champion who will complete your foursome to walk the beautiful course and help you get to know this famous club. This course, where Bobby Jones won the Grand Slam, will test your skill and should not be rushed. When the private jet takes you home at the end of the day you will have memories to last a lifetime. • Private jet transportation to and from Ardmore, PA • 18 holes of golf on the U.S. Open course at the exclusive, private Merion Golf Club Donated by: Northern Jet, Merion Golf Club 2
All in One Awesome Capture your world with HERO4 Silver, the high-performance GoPro with a built-in touch display. Controlling the camera, framing shots and playing back content is now ultra-convenient — just view, tap and swipe the screen. User-friendly modes like builtin video trimming lets you create and save short highlight clips for easy sharing. HiLight Tag enables you to mark key moments to make them easier to find later. This go-anywhere, do-anything action camera features HD high-quality video, is wearable, gearmountable, and has WiFi and Bluetooth integrated into rugged waterproof housing.
Donated by: Data Strategy
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Chef’s Table & Wine Pairing Experience Vintage Prime & Seafood at Watermark Country Club will be the site of this one-of-a-kind evening – designed to explore and learn about great wine. Enjoy interesting conversation, learn from the experts, and indulge in this amazing food and wine experience. • 4-course dinner with friends prepared especially for your party of eight by Chef Glenn. • Kameel Chamelly, owner of Martha’s Vineyard, will expertly pair wine with each course and will be on hand to discuss the pairings and the wine. Donated by: Vintage Prime & Seafood, Keith & Shelly Harrold, and Martha’s Vineyard 4
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Add a Dash of Fabulous To Your Every Day The world of Michele is for the woman who embraces each opportunity the day brings. Luxurious and exotic, Michele timepieces offer a bold, yet iconic, feminine appeal. Express your personality with this stainless steel Michele watch that features a mother-of-pearl, hand-set diamond dial with interchangeable strap and bracelet.
Donated by: Almassian Jewelers
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The Ultimate Dude Ranch Experience Let the spirit of the Old West call you back to a place where vistas of wide-open skies, rugged desert mountain landscapes and fiery sunsets reconnect you to nature’s wonder. You’ll feel history come alive as you immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of the Rincon Mountains. Located just east of Tucson, Tanque Verde Ranch Resort is one of the premier all-inclusive dude ranch resorts in the country. • • • •
3 night/4 day stay for 2 3 meals per day Horseback riding 3 times per day with lessons Hiking, biking, tennis, nature, and fishing programs Donated by: Tanque Verde Ranch 6
Home for the Holidays It wouldn’t be Christmas in Grand Rapids without experiencing a performance of the Ballet’s Nutcracker and the Symphony’s Cirque de Noel. Pair one of your live performance experiences with a complete night on the town, beginning with a fabulous chef’s dinner at The Reserve. After the show, take a carriage ride to take in the holiday lights of downtown Grand Rapids. Then stroll leisurely to the new, luxurious Homewood Suites Hotel and check in for your onenight stay! Donated by: Grand Rapids Ballet, Grand Rapids Symphony, The Reserve, Homewood Suites, Classic Carriage LLC 7
Day at Comerica Park Tigers fan, this is your chance to enjoy a day at Comerica Park, eating hot dogs and crackerjack, and cheering for your Detroit Tigers, from desirable infield box seats!
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• 4 infield box seats for a regular Tigers home game • Vouchers for hot dogs, chips, and beverages • Free Parking Donated by: Grant Anderson 8
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All-Inclusive Resort Vacation The lucky winner will receive an all-inclusive vacation for two at a 5-Golden Apple luxury resort in their choice of either Cancun or Riviera Maya, Mexico or Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The vacation package with Apple VacationsÂŽ, Americas #1 Tour Operator, includes charter air service from Chicago.
Donated by: Witte Travel & Tours, Marc & Karen Chircop
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Napa Valley’s Old World Escape Escape to an Old World sanctuary in breathtaking Napa Valley at the idyllic Meritage Resort and Spa. Set against rolling hills, and featuring its own private vineyards, the Meritage has become known as a destination unto itself, boasting Tuscaninspired guestrooms, seasonal farm-to-table cuisine in the Siena restaurant, and wine tasting in the exquisite Estate Cave. • Round trip Economy Class air • 4 days/3 nights accommodation at the Meritage Resort & Spa, with easy access to all of the magnificent wineries in the area • Grgich Hills Estate Winery Tour including gourmet 3-course lunch in an elegant dining car aboard a train 10
AUCTION BUCKS This is your chance to get in on the action and multiply your buying power twenty- fold! Raise your bid card to donate $50 for your chance to win $1,000 to spend tonight in the Live Auction or Partners in Hope Fund Drive.
EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY A. Enjoy this beautiful basket filled with a wonderful selection of fine red and white wines, premium gourmet meats and cheeses, specialty crackers and delicious spreads and dips. DONATED BY: Custom Sales & Marketing/Rick & Sandy White 2B. B. Enjoy this basket filled with both savory and sweet treats including candy, popcorn and cookies. DONATED BY: S. Abraham and Sons, Inc.
HIT THE ICE Hockey fans, this is your chance to support your Grand Rapids Griffins, enjoy some great BBQ from locally owned The Pit Stop and take home some great swag. YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: • • • • • •
4 Griffins Flexpass tickets Mitch Callahan, #15, limited edition Griffins Hockey bobblehead Mitch Callahan, #15, autographed Griffins Hockey photocard Autographed photo of Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg $50 gift card to The Pit Stop The Pit Stop shirts and hats
DONATED BY: Grand Rapids Griffins, Detroit Red Wings, The Pit Stop, Linh Huynh
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PAMPER YOUR PUPPY A wise person once said, “Cleaning with dogs in your house is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos.” And while no home décor is complete without dog hair, you can make your house cleaning a breeze with a Bissell Pet Hair Eraser and a Bissell Symphony All-In-One Vacuum and Steam Mop. And spoil your favorite pooch rotten with a basket of treats, goodies and spa treatments, plus a surprise or two just for you. DONATED BY: Mike & Marilyn Best, PetSmart, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, Whiskers University • • • • •
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser and Bissell Symphony All-In-One Vacuum and Steam Mop 2 day passes or 1 overnight at PetSmart Doggy Day Camp or Day Care Free groom or bath and brush from PetSmart Pet gift basket from Fresh Tyme Farmers Market Gift card for classes at Whiskers University
DINNER BY DIRK This package was such a hit at our 2014 event that we have brought it back to you again this year, and we promise you won’t be disappointed! This cooking experience takes you to the heart of...your kitchen. You and seven of your friends will enjoy this culinary adventure while cookbook author, Dirk Hoffius, and his sous chefs, Marilyn Lankfer and Karen Maczuga, help you to create a symphony for your taste buds with recipes from his cookbook, Just Good Food for Good Friends. THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Private dinner for up to 8 people in your own home featuring a menu from Dirk Hoffius’s cookbook Just Good Food for Good Friends • Participation in selection of the menu and planning the dinner • Interactive meal prepared by Dirk Hoffius and his sous chefs with as little or no participation by you and your guests as you prefer • An autographed copy of Just Good Food for Good Friends for each couple RESTRICTIONS: Available on a mutually agreeable date. Must be used by Oct.11, 2017. DONATED BY: Dirk Hoffius, Marilyn Lankfer and Karen Maczuga
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ORIGINAL ART BY SARAH MCCABE Sarah McCabe, 21, has been a CLC student since 1999 and is currently a junior at the University of Illnois. Sarah says of her artwork: “I started coloring my junior or senior year of high school. I was at a museum, saw a really cool coloring book and thought it was an awesome idea! I appreciate coloring because it is so much fun and a wonderful way to release stress and peacefully handle whatever you’re feeling. Coloring is something that makes me feel productive when I need to relax and is a good challenge.” 10A. Color Study 1 10B. Color Study 2 10C. Color Study 3 DONATED BY: Sarah McCabe, LaFontsee Galleries
FOR CIGAR LOVERS ONLY 14A. Macanudo Hampton Court Café cigars—box of 25 with lighter and cigar cutter Crafted exclusively in the Dominican Republic, every Macanudo Café cigar is made with the finest Connecticut Shade wrapper, a flavorful blend of Dominican tobaccos and a select binder grown in the rich St. Andres Tuxtla Valley of Mexico. And to assure you of the same smoothness in cigar after cigar, the makers of Macanudo use only the most thoroughly aged tobaccos. 14B. Romeo y Julieta 1875 Churchill cigars—box of 25 with lighter and cigar cutter Romeo y Julieta 1875 Churchill was founded in Cuba in 1875 and has since become an iconic, world-renowned brand. Today Romeo y Julieta cigars are handmade in the Dominican Republic, but retain the same dedication to quality, craftsmanship, variety, and taste the brand is known for. Romeo y Julieta handmade cigars boast an impeccable medium-bodied blend of oak and coffee flavors that produce an enchanting aroma. It’s cedar and hazelnut undertones, delicate spiciness and extended hours of enjoyment have since captured the hearts of many cigar aficionados, including Winston Churchill himself. DONATED BY: S. Abraham and Sons, Inc.
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PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS A beautiful photograph is a key that unlocks a memory, a moment in time. Christine Gribble is an award-winning, international photographer who focuses on real moments and emotionally-inspired imagery. Her sessions are custom-tailored to her clients to tell the stories they want to remember. In addition to almost 20 years as a professional wedding and portrait photographer, Christine is one of only 5 photographers in Michigan accredited by Special Kids Photography of America for her skills in working with children with special needs. YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Custom portrait session (individual or family session) at the location of your choice • One mini wall portrait RESTRICTIONS: Not valid for weddings. Some locations outside Grand Rapids may incur a destination fee. DONATED BY: Christine Wedding & Portrait Design
COOKIES FOR A YEAR Every month now has a new reason to celebrate! Get a sweet treat from Cookies by Design every month for the next year. With this delicious package, you will never be unprepared for any celebration: birthdays, anniversaries, holidays or even National Cookie Day on December 4! Start the celebration with a cookie bouquet to take home tonight. RESTRICTIONS: Available monthly November 2016 to October 2017. DONATED BY: Cookies by Design
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SAMPLE THE CULTURE OF GRAND RAPIDS Ever wanted to sample all the great arts and culture Grand Rapids has to offer? This is your opportunity to do just that. Make it a date night, share with friends or introduce your kids or grandkids to the wonder of these experiences. • • • • • •
$40 gift card to Bull’s Head Tavern Gift card to Bravo Cucina Italiana 2 tickets to Grand Rapids Civic Theatre 4 tickets to Opera Grand Rapids, Barber of Seville, May 12 or 13 4 tickets to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 4 tickets to Grand Rapids Symphony, to watch E.T. while the orchestra plays the score, Nov. 6, 3 p.m., orchestra seating • 4 tickets to Broadway Grand Rapids, Sound of Music, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. • 4 general admission tickets to Grand Rapids Public Museum, plus 4 carousel rides • 4 general admission tickets to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum DONATED BY: Bull’s Head Tavern, Bravo Cucina Italiana, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Opera Grand Rapids, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Symphony, Karen & Bill Lawrence, Grand Rapids Public Museum, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
ALL OF AMERICA/TWIN CITIES ADVENTURE Explore Minneapolis, an exciting Midwestern city with lots to see and do: great shopping, theatre, museums, art and fantastic food. Your trip begins with a 2-night weekend stay at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America hotel. Take the complimentary hotel shuttle to the Mall of America and jump start your shopping adventure with a coupon book and gift cards. Create a lasting memory of the trip with a studio photoshoot by rock star photographer Jake Armour, famous for his album covers for Prince and others. YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: • 2-night weekend stay at Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America hotel, including breakfast for 2 • Transportation from hotel to Mall of America • $75 in American Express gift cards and coupon book for Mall of America • 1-11⁄2 hour studio photoshoot with professional photographer Jake Armour, with one print suitable for framing and a disc with the rest of the photos DONATED BY: Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America, Paul & Cathy Boyer, Armour Photography
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WEST MICHIGAN SKI & ZIPLINE ADVENTURE Cannonsburg is West Michigan’s premier ski and snowboard destination, just 12 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. And whether you’re a first-time skier, or you’re looking to start scratching items off your bucket list, this Cannonsburg package is the perfect outdoor adventure for your family! YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Season ski passes for 4 • Zipline adventure for 4 • 4 private ski lessons • $75 voucher for lunch at the Cedar Lounge DONATED BY: Cannonsburg
SPARTAN PRIDE Display your Spartan Pride with a football signed by Mark Dantonio and a basketball signed by Tom Izzo. Then watch MSU crush Rutgers on November 12 with two tickets to this home game, right on the 50-yard line. Go Green! DONATED BY: Brian & Melinda Breslin, Drew Neitzel
UP NORTH — PURE MICHIGAN! Head north for a Pure Michigan getaway made just for you ... at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Take in the spectacular views of rolling green hills, woodlands, vineyards and the beautiful blue waters of Lake Michigan! Enjoy your 2-night stay in the newly renovated Tower of the Grand Traverse Resort with breakfast at Sweetwater American Bistro. Before you take on The Bear (or either of the other two award-winning golf courses) be sure to tune up your skills with a lesson with the golf pro, Mark Hill, at the Resort’s Golf Academy. Then work out those sore muscles with a spa treatment, and head up the road to dinner at a local favorite, Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen. YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: • • • • • •
2 nights at the Tower of the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Round of golf for 2, on any of the Resort’s award-winning courses, including cart 1-hour golf lesson for 2 with Mark Hill at the Resort’s Golf Academy One 50-minute spa treatment at Spa at Grand Traverse Resort Breakfast for 2 at Sweetwater American Bistro $100 gift card for dinner at Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen
RESTRICTIONS: Package is subject to availability and not valid with special events, conventions or groups. Not valid Holidays, weekends in June, July or August, or with contracted rates. Blackout dates apply, certain restrictions may apply. DONATED BY: James & Jan Postma, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen 16
THE WRIGHT WAY TO DINE Put your bid card in the air to capture this rare opportunity to dine in the Meyer May House ... the most completely restored Frank Lloyd Wright home in the country. Built in 1909 and restored by Steelcase, the home is the original prairie house as Wright envisioned it. This opportunity is only available for a select few private dinner parties each year. Here’s your chance to entertain a party of 10 for an evening to remember! YOUR EVENING INCLUDES: • • • •
Gourmet 4-course dinner chosen by you and the house chef Meyer May house privately labeled California wines Conversation time on the beautiful veranda—weather permitting Docent-led private tour of the home
RESTRICTIONS: Dinner parties can be accommodated on most any Friday evening throughout the year. The House Manager will work with you to select a date and review menu plans. Certificate valid through Oct. 1, 2017. DONATED BY: Steelcase Inc.
A GRAND EXPERIENCE – MACKINAC ISLAND STYLE The Grand Hotel of Mackinac Island beckons you to a bygone era of old-world hospitality and charm. This getaway is one-of-a-kind, hand-picked by the owners of the Grand Hotel just for you! This package is full of everything the Grand Hotel has to offer, and more! YOUR TRIP INCLUDES: • 2-night stay at the Grand Hotel for 2 • 2 Grand Hotel robes • Dinner for 2 at the Woods • Bottle of Chardonnay, 2 wine glasses and wine opener • 6 pack of Big Porch Ale • 2 $100 spa gift certificates • 18 holes of golf and tees for 2 • A luxury picnic basket for 2 • Grand Hotel history book • Fudge and loose-leaf tea • Playing cards, photo frame, Grandopoly • $15 coffee shop gift card for Lucky Bean Coffeehouse • Gift certificate for May’s Candy Shop RESTRICTIONS: Good until October 2017. Other restrictions may apply. DONATED BY: Hank & Liesel Meijer, May’s Candy Shop, Lucky Bean Coffeehouse
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