2014 BACK TO THE BAYOU A Live and Silent Auction Benefiting the Spartanburg Day School Presented by the Parents’ Club
Saturday, March 15, 2014 6:30 p.m. Indigo Hall Auction featuring
Hospitable Homes in France and Italy Excellent Excursions to New Orleans, Gracious Gatherings Plus much, much more!
LIVE AUCTION SDS GIRLS NIGHT OUT . . . Mary Stewart Loring and the 2014 SDS Gala Auction Committee Come out for a great night with the girls at the home of Mary Stewart Loring. Date determined sometime in the fall 2015. Bid to commit to paying $30.00 for a fun night with the girls! Food and drinks galore! Bring friends! Ole!… Stacy and Jack McBride, Sally and Warwick Spencer
Enjoy a fabulous Mexican Fiesta with all the trimmings, drinks for 50 people at the beautiful home of Sally and Warwick Spencer. A little South of the Border right here in the Upstate! WEEK IN FRANCE: VILLA GRIMAUD . . . Lindsay and Billy Webster Just 20 minutes from the shopping and beaches of St. Tropez, Villa Grimaud is a charming property set in a private cul-de-sac with ocean views. This four (4) bedroom/four (4) baths home has all of the modern conveniences such as air conditioning, outdoor pool (no fence around pool), well-equipped kitchen, Jacuzzi, barbeque, and enclosed grounds. Communal tennis court is also available and exclusive to residents. Must be used on a mutually agreed upon week anytime up to one year from auction date. RETREAT TO DEBORDIEU . . . Anna and Justin Converse Enjoy a beautiful one week stay at the home of Anna and Justin Converse at DeBordieu Colony. This gorgeous home has five (5) bedrooms/five (5) bathrooms, a playroom with full bath and can comfortably sleep 10. It is situated on the creek with deep water access. The house has two golf carts to transport you to the beach, tennis, golf or swimming pools. To be used on a mutually agreeable date from March 21, 2014-May 15, 2015 excluding the summer months. LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL… Friends of SDS Lucky winner and guest will enjoy a fun trip to the Big Easy! Package includes dinner at the famous Commander’s Palace restaurant, tickets to Preservation Hall, etc. Mutually agreeable date within one year of auction date. HOT LOBSTER… Kitsy and Andrew Babb, Kirsten and Levon Eastin, Laura and John Gramling, Mimi and Tom Killoren, Tina and David Lyon, and Kim and Aaron Toler
Enjoy a delicious lobster dinner for (12) twelve on Friday, September 19, 2014 at the fabulous home of Kitsy and Andrew Babb. Cocktails and appetizers will be served poolside beforehand. DID SOMEONE SAY ITALIAN? Jeanie and Patrick O’Shaughnessy, Betsy and Ricky Richardson, Page and Billy Blackford and Jennifer and Alex Evins Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner for 12 at the beautiful home of Jeanie and Patrick O’Shaughnessy. Chefs Richardsons and O’Shaughnessys will provide a true Italian delight. Must be used within one year on a mutually agreeable date. PARKING SPACES (1-4) . . . SDS One of the most coveted items of the auction, the winning bidder will enjoy his or her own personalized parking space in an area of your choosing. Space is good for the 2014-2015 school year. RESERVED ATHLETICS PARKING SPACE (1) . . . SDS Enjoy a reserved personalized parking space near the Dent Center. Space is good for the 2014-2015 school year. BAND PARTY… Iris and Jamey Amick, Bethany and Eric Cobb, Karin and Martin Cornelson, Lyssa and Eric Foust, Carter and Ben Graves, Kirsten and Benji Miller, Laura and Scott Montgomery, Amy and Corry Oakes, Ann and Gary Poliakoff, Brand and Laura Stille, Invitations on Pine and Southeastern Paper Group. Invite 150 of your closet friends (75 couples) to a fabulous party featuring Spartanburg’s own Back 9. Party will be held Friday, September 5, 2014 from 7:00PM11:00PM at the Carrington Pavilion. Guests will dance the night away while enjoying a full bar and Fuddrucker’s mobile “Fudd Truck”. Includes invitations provided by Invitations on Pine and personalized cocktail napkins provided by Southeastern Paper Group. UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN… Nan Halbach-Merz Come and enjoy a one week stay at a beautiful four-bedroom, five-bath Villa with a pool 20 minutes outside Cortona, Italy. The Villa is also 15 minutes from
Montepulciano, home of the finest of Italian wines, Brunello. The Villa is situated just off the main autostrade, A1 between Rome and Florence. Available the first week in September 2014, the last week of June 2015 or the first week of September 2015. All proceeds from the sale of this home will go to the THM Endowment. LET’S GET SHUCKING… Jamie and Bear Boyd, Ann and Stewart Johnson, Jr., Louise and David Johnson The Johnson family will provide a fabulous and casual night of oysters, wine and beer. Shuck until your heart’s content with 50 of your closest friends. Mutually agreeable date in either the Fall 2014 or Spring 2015. WHO NEEDS SOME JOY? Nancy Corbin This fabulous JOY painting will brighten any room in your home. The 30” x 40” piece was painted in acrylic, ink, collage and watercolor. The piece is already framed using archival, museum quality methods and can be hung immediately. CHEESE STRAWS-A-PLENTY… Susan Dent Be the lucky winner of fifty (50) dozen of the most coveted cheese straws in Spartanburg. Susan Dent will graciously have them delivered to SDS for you to use through out the year as teacher’s or hostesses gifts or to simply enjoy them yourself! You don’t want to miss this delectable item! RETREAT AT LAKE SUMMIT Valerie and Bill Barnet Enjoy this beautiful home overlooking Lake Summit! This picturesque spot sleeps ten (10) with a boathouse directly on the lake. Mutually agreeable long weekend during Fall 2014 or Spring 2015. MARDI GRAS PARTY
Amy and Corry Oakes, Mimi and Tom Killoren, Jenny and Jay Wakefield, Julie and Bob Freeman, Molly and Gordon Sherard, Meredith and Mark Van Geison Nothing could be finer than a Mardi Gras celebration at the beautiful home of Amy and Corry Oakes. Invite 30 couples for a bead and mask-filled night of FUN. Mutually agreeable date in February 2015.
SILENT AUCTION LADIES’ CHOICE DINNER-A-MONTH FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR… Provided by Parents’ Club Members Treat your family to a wonderful home-cooked meal without lifting a finger! Your meal will be delivered to you on the first Tuesday of each month for an entire school year (August 2014 – May 2015). Contact Bethany Cobb for details. GAME DINNER… Laura and Scott Montgomery, Belle and John Montgomery, Jaime and Ben Wall, Mary-Stewart and Cabe Loring, Winn Taylor, Lindsay and Brad Lowry Let us prepare a gourmet game dinner for you and twelve (12) friends. The hosts and hostesses will provide an elegant evening with multiple courses and wine pairings. This is perfect for your outdoor enthusiasts! Mutually agreeable date in Winter 2015. CHASING THE SUN… Sam Mitchell You don’t want to miss this piece of art by one of our very own, Sam Mitchell. The sun was captured beautifully by Mrs. Mitchell on the banks of the Potomac River. 20x20 acryliv on canvas LUNCH IN THE GARDEN. . . Betty Montgomery, Belle Montgomery and Laura Montgomery
First, tour Betty Montgomery’s beautifully designed and planted garden where something wonderful is always in bloom. The tour will be followed by champagne and lunch for sixteen (16). What a charming afternoon! Please contact Laura for a mutually agreeable date in April 2014. PERFECT PLATTER… Jennifer Futrell Handmade by 4K wonder, Ms. Jennifer, this decorative, oven safe platter is sure to dress up any meal. WAKING UP RED… Marilyn Burnett This painting of a barn will capture your eye for sure. Marilyn Burnett , your favorite SDS nurse, paints a classic old farm house on a sunny day. Oil on canvas PURE BARRE… Pure Barre of Spartanburg Pure Barre, the fitness rage sweeping the nation, has opened a studio in Spartanburg. This is a private class for you and 24 friends! RODAN AND FIELDS REGIMEN… Nancy Tiller, Independent Consultant for Rodan +Fields Are you ready for the best skin of your life? You know Drs. Rodan and Fields as the creators of Proactiv. Now these Stanford trained dermatologists offer multi-med regimens to address not only acne and sensitivity, but also aging and sun damage. Wondering which Rodan+Fields regimen would benefit you? Allow specially-trained consultant, Nancy Tiller, assess your skin and make her professional recommendation. The winning bidder will receive the full complementary regimen. CAROLINE’S CAKE… Caroline’s Cakes These fabulous cakes are all the rage and taste extraordinary. Gift certificate includes one cake and shipping to destination of your choice. SANTA’S ELVES… Mary-Stewart Loring and Vicky Noe, Roebuck Greenhouses
Does decorating your home for the holidays turn you into the Grinch? Take the stress out of the holidays with your own Décor-elves! They’ll bring the tree, ribbon and all the trimmings. Vicky Noe, Roebuck Greenhouses, will provide the greenery for the front door and mantle. Must be used on a mutually agreeable date between December 1-10, 2014. FRESH FACED FOR SPRING… Dr. J. Barry Bishop, Plastic Surgery Associates Winner will receive a complimentary Botox treatment valued at $400.00, three (3) Laser Hair removal sessions for lip, chin or brows, a personalized aesthetic consultation and a brow waxing and shaping session. ZEN GARDEN YOGA… Zen Garden Yoga What an unbelievable yoga package! Experience a private yoga class for ten (10). Champagne and chocolates will be served to the group. Next, enjoy a $100 Eco-Chic Boutique gift certificate with 20 % off all merchandise. Expires 3/15/15. Please coordinate with Zen Garden Yoga 4 weeks prior to party. JANE POPE JEWELRY… Jane Pope Cooper Our newest and greatest jewelry designer in Spartanburg shares her talents with the SDS family. Don’t miss your chance to bid on this one of a kind pieces of jewelry. PAGE DAVIS PAINTINGS… Page Davis Two 6”x6” whimsical, landscape oil paintings painted on location in St. Johns by talented SDS parent and artist Page Davis. TIME FOR A NEW LOOK?... Green Papaya Salon Rachel Smith, owner of Green Papaya Salon, will set you up with the latest and greatest hairstyle and products to keep your coif looking good as new!
ADDISON WEEKS JEWELRY Katherine Mulford Treat yourself or someone you love with this beautiful piece of jewelry from Addison Weeks Jewelry based in Charlotte, NC.
A NEW YOU… Dr. Michael Orseck Get a renewed look this spring with 30 units of botox, one juvederm syringe and a Glo Minerals Chemical Peel. Provided by Dr. Michael Orseck of Magnolia Plastic Surgery. BLUE BIKE… Davies Reich For the wheeled enthusiast this cool 24” by 24” acrylic and mixed media depiction is sure to take you anywhere you want to go. This piece was cleverly crafted by SDS’ own Davies Reich. DRINK THEM BLACK…BLEACH THEM WHITE… Dr. Jennifer Wren Lever, Radiant Dentistry and Little River Roasting Company Enjoy four (4) pounds of whole bean coffee PRIOR to redeeming your teeth bleaching kit from Radiant Dentistry.
DESTINATIONS AND DINING: PORT ROYAL VILLAGE, HILTON HEAD ISLAND…
Linda and Scott Votey Golf Villa at Port Royal Village, Hilton Head Island includes full use of the Westin Resort. Villa has 2 bedrooms/2 baths with a pull out couch. In addition to heavily discounted golf, tennis is free. Villa is available the week of August 2-9, 2014 only. (Saturday to Saturday) Contact Scott Votey at SDS for arrangements. WHITE OAK MOUNTAIN HOME . . . Jenny and Jay Wakefield Enjoy a long weekend atop White Oak Mountain in Columbus, NC. A quick 45-minute trip, you will have use of the pool, tennis courts, basketball court and hiking trails. During the day, browse the local antique shops in downtown Landrum. This two (2) bedroom two (2) bath condo has a kitchen, dining area, den and patio from which one can view Landrum, Tryon and Spartanburg on a clear day. Please call Jay Wakefield (590-1311) for mutually agreeable date. LUNCH WITH OUR REP… Willy Taco Winner will enjoy lunch for him/her and a friend with Representative Trey Gowdy at the delicious Willy Taco. Must be used on a mutually agreeable date and to be arranged with Representative Gowdy’s office. LAKE LANIER RETREAT. . . Betsy and Jim Switzer The entire family will enjoy this lovely home on Lake Lanier. This lake front property sleeps 6 and offers a myriad of water activities - including kayaking and canoeing - to indoor activities like ping pong and ski ball. Large dock is perfect for a fun family gathering or just a relaxing afternoon on the hammock. Please contact Betsy Switzer for a mutually agreeable weekend from May through September 2014. INTIMATE DINNER WITH CHEF RENATO… Marjorie and Kofi Appiah, Bethany and Eric Cobb, Julie and Dean Garritson and Katherine and Daniel Sheehan This delicious four-course dinner for eight (8) will be prepared by Chef Renato of Renato’s Italian Restaurant at the home of Bethany and Eric Cobb. Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a fabulous meal – complete with Italian wine pairings. Mutually agreeable Sunday evening May – August 2014.
SHOPPING DAY AND NIGHT AT SOUTHPARK… Hampton Inn & Suites at Phillips Place, P.F. Changs and Neiman Marcus Grab three friends and enjoy a fabulous shopping day (and night) in Charlotte, NC. Once you have shopped till you drop, take a relaxation break at Southpark’s Neiman Marcus Spa. After you and your friends enjoy your complimentary facial, head upstairs for your makeovers at Le Mercier. Utilize your $100 Neiman Marcus gift card to take your new look home! Cocktails and cuisine await you at P.F. Changs, where you can use your $50 gift card. Get a great night sleep away from the kids at the Hampton Inn & Suites at Phillips Place. (Please contact Van at Neiman Marcus 30 days in advance to book). GREAT GERHARD’S… Gerhard’s Café Enjoy the start of a great evening with friends or family. Gerhard’s Café will provide assorted appetizers and two (2) rounds of drinks for ten (10) people. Date of event must be scheduled one week in advance and expires 3/15/2015. WINE, WINE ALL THE TIME… SDS Parents Club Members Enjoy this collection of twelve (12) bottles of red wine and twelve (12) bottles of white wine all year long! SUPERBOWL PARTY… Leigh Anne and Ryan Langley, Witney and Tim Fisher, Beth and Andy Lancaster, Bethany and Eric Cobb, Alice and Ty Dawson, Allison Pingley, Jennifer and Michael Orseck, Virginia and Toby Wood, Molly and Josh Jones, Leah and Michael Fluegge Join this fun crew as they host an epic Super Bowl party at the home of Leigh Anne and Ryan Langley. Tailgate spread for 40 of your closest friends!
ZAC BROWN BAND! Molly and Gordon Sherard
How fun does this night of rollicking country music sound?! Find out for yourself with four (4) tickets to the concert of the year! .
FIT FOR A KING PANTHERS…TICKETS AND TAILGATE! Catherine and J.P Baehr; Lisa and Greg Atkins, Mary-Stewart and Cabe Loring Enjoy the Carolina Panthers experience in style. Package includes four (4) Club Level tickets, parking pass, and a tailgate complete with all the fixings’: food and drinks. Please contact Greg Atkins to determine mutually agreeable game. Tasty Tailgate provided by Mary-Stewart and Cabe Loring. SPRING SPRUCE UP FOR YOUR CAR . . . Jay Wakefield of Wakefield Buick, GMC, Suzuki Complete car detail – to include wax, wash, and oil change. Contact Jay Wakefield at 582-4588 to set up a date, time and additional details. SHIP AT SEA PRINT… Friends of SDS This large framed print of a ship at sea would be perfect for the aquarius in your life! TACKLE YOUR HONEY-DO LIST… Little Construction Company Let Jim Little and his crew tackle your to do list in one day. Mutually agreeable day in Fall 2014. SHIRT “ON” YOUR BACK… Carmen Cooper Carmen Cooper, middle school teacher, will help you create a custom made shirt. Just in time for those dapper days this spring.
FRAMED PRINT… Carroll Foster SDS Parent, Carroll Foster has donated a one-of-a-kind framed print for the auction. He has traveled the world taking photos. This ready to hang print will look lovely in your home. STILL LIFE… Chris Crowley Always a big hit at the SDS auction, Chris Crowley’s paintings always add a splash of color to your home. OUTDOOR HEATING LANTERN… Freeman Gas Company This auction item is ideal for warming you up on chilly evenings outdoors. PRIVATE WATER SKIING LESSON . . . Carter and Ben Graves Enjoy a three (3)-hour water skiing lesson with National Champion Water Skier and SDS Dad, Ben Graves. The lesson will be held on Lake Flumie, a private water skiing lake. Ben will have all equipment needed to learn to ski (or to hone your skills). Lunch will be provided. Mutually agreeable date in the Summer/early Fall 2014.
YETI COOLER… Kimberlee Sanchez This auction item needs no description. Top of the line cooler! What a great addition to your picnics this spring! HUNT AT RIVERBEND . . . Riverbend Sportsman’s Resort For your outdoor enthusiasts- One half (1/2) day hunt for two people. Date to be determined by purchaser and Riverbend. Expires 3-31-2015.
FOR THE KIDDOS HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS… Bethany Cobb, Lyssa Foust, Mimi Killoren, Laura Montgomery and Mike Corbin This party would make a spectacular holiday gathering for your daughter and her friends or the perfect way to throw your “Christmas Baby” a birthday party with ease. Includes invitations, tea, Christmas treats, craft and a visit from Jolly Old St. Nick himself! Includes photo with Santa taken by SDS photographer, Mike Corbin (Mike will give winner CD of all photos). Party will be held at The Piedmont Club Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 10:00AM-12:00PM. SHOOTING WITH DR. RICHARDSON Alex Richardson Three one-hour sessions on the art of shooting the basketball. Coach Alex Richardson offers his expertise in the instruction of proper fundamentals that will lead to success on the hardwood. A record-setting shooter from back in the day, Coach Richardson will share the skills and drills to make anyone a better player LUNCH LADY OR GENTLEMAN… Chef Ed and FLIK Your child will surely enjoy assisting Chef Ed serve lunch to all their friends. Must be used on mutually agreeable date during this school year. DODGE IT! . . . Coach Bob Allsbrook Enjoy a 3-line, one and a half hour dodge ball party for up to 40 children. Coach Bob will referee the dodge ball game in the SDS gym. Must be booked within one calendar year of purchase. ONE WEEK OF SUMMERSCAPE 2014 . . . Summerscape A week of fun and excitement for your child during Summerscape 2014. Buyer’s has their choice of camp. Limited to a camp valued at $130 or less. Buyer may upgrade to a higher-valued camp.
CAMP WAYFARER . . . Camp Wayfarer Summer Camp for Girls and Boys Enjoy a mini-session at the fabulous Camp Wayfarer for Girls and Boys. Camp Wayfarer offers over 30 outstanding programs from archery to waterskiing. Must be for a 1st time family (grades 1st -6th). May upgrade to longer session if desire by paying $800.00 after the Auction. ALL SPORTS BIRTHDAY PARTY . . . Coach Bob Allsbrook For up to 20 girls and boys and held at SDS. Coach Bob will provide games and all the fun. Mom will provide cake and the trimmings. Contact Coach Bob at 582-7539 ext. 2710 to set up a mutual date, time and to discuss details MRS. PAYNE’S SECRET DESTINATION AFTERNOON . . . Kathy Payne Your child and a friend will enjoy a secret day of fun with beloved teacher Kathy Payne. She will pick the children up and treat them to a pizza lunch and then return them home later that afternoon. Please contact Kathy Payne to schedule. ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT… Steven J. Smiley- Smiley Orthodontic, PA Dr. Smiley is offering a gift certificate for $2,000 toward a comprehensive orthodontic treatment (full set of braces) for a child or adult. Winner should contact Smiley Orthodontic and begin the process to a happy smile! BEAR CUB ENCOUNTER… Lucia and David Meeks A group of four people will have the opportunity to spend 30 minutes interacting with three Syberian bear cubs, born January 2014. You will observe and hold the cubs plus viewing, enjoying and learning about the other youngsters and adults that call Hollywild home! Talk about a photo-op! Children must be at least 5 years old, and all minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bear cub encounter must be scheduled no later than April 30, 2014. CAMP HIGHLANDER… Shelley and Karl Alexander
Pack your camp trunk and head to Session A of Camp Highlander. Nestled in the NC mountains, this will be a camp adventure you don’t want to miss from June 8 – June 20, 2014. FOR ALL THOSE MONKEYS… Upstate Climbing A birthday party package from the largest indoor climbing facility in the Upstate! BROADCAST NEWS… Amy Wood and WSPA Imagine a real behind the scenes peak into the life of broadcasting! The winning bidder and nine (9) friends will experience a tour of WSPA studio, have a Q&A session with award winning local newscaster, and SDS mom, Amy Wood, watch the live tease at 4:30, take photos on set and then watch the first block of the 5:00 news LIVE. Children must be six (6) or older and chaperoned. Also a GREAT experience for adults interested in up to the minute newscasting! HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR A DAY . . . Head of School Rachel Deems Your child can become Mrs. Deems for the day. The lucky winner will be able to pick the lunch menu for the day, determine the dress code (within reason), visit classrooms and have photographs taken at the Head of School’s desk. The student will need to dress appropriately and the date is determined by the Head of School. Must be used by the end of this school year. A NIGHT IN THE LIBRARY… Will Strait Nothing could be more fun than spending the night with your best friends in our own SDS library. Will Strait will be the consummate host. DOLLHOUSE… Friends of SDS
Treat your favorite girly girls with a dollhouse with all the trimmings! Hours and hours of fun!
ART FOR A CHILD’S ROOM… Marilyn Burnett Over-the-crib canvases (36” x 12”) or shape and size of your choice up to 24” x 24”. You suggest the image – or choose from images already in use in the room (mobile, wallpaper, etc.) Nothing could be cuter than piece of art from our favorite SDS nurse, Marilyn Burnett. LET’S PLAY CORNHOLE… Friends of SDS What could be better than a tailgate with SDS Griffin cornhole? These carefully crafted boards were designed for hours of family fun while showing your SDS pride! Two boards with matching red and blue cornhole bags. Let the tossing commence! JUST A SWINGIN’… Beverly Tesseneer Beverly Tesseneer, former SDS parent, is donating a piece of Day School history to the auction this year. Alumni will be jumping for joy when they see an original swing from the former Lower School playground. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of SDS history! LET’S HAVE A SWINGING TIME… All the Lower School Students Parents get ready to bid on these fabulous swings hand painted by the creative whiz kids of the Lower School. Each class has their own swing in the auction. Subject matter includes sunflowers, handprints, portraits, etc. These adorable swings are varnished and ready to withstand SC weather for years to come!
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