2021 Passport to Adventure
VIRTUAL AUCTION ONLINE PROGRAM
May 13, 2021 Presenting Sponsor
EVENT TIMELINE Master of Ceremonies Parri O. Black, Youth First, Inc.
Master of Ceremonies for Silent Auction Julie Hoon, Youth First, Inc.
Auctioneer Andrew Wilson, William Wilson Auction Realty
Live Event at 7PM CT / 8PM ET •
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Awards Program • Don Mattingly Youth First Awards • Carol Lynch Award, Honoring Advocates • Steve Fritz Award, Honoring Educators Youth First Mission Video Fund-a-Need Hearts for Youth First (see below) Closing Remarks Auction Closes
Hearts for
Youth First
Your purchase of the Hearts for Youth First (item #2000) for $10 each automatically enrolls you in a drawing to win a Lady’s Italian Made Fashion Necklace from Tracy Zeller Jewelry valued at $600. The more Hearts for Youth First you purchase, the greater your opportunity to win!
Winner will be chosen during live stream.
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ITEM PICK UP INSTRUCTIONS Item pick up will be available Monday through Friday, May 17–21, at the Youth First office from 9:00am–4:00pm. Please sign up for a specific time to pick up your items by clicking the button below.
SIGN UP FOR ITEM PICK UP HERE youthfirstinc.org/pickup Please call the Youth First office, 812-421-8336, when you arrive in the parking lot to collect your items. Outside visitors are not permitted in the Youth First office at this time. All items are final sale. Item pick up is preferred, but shipping is available at a cost to the item winner.
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS #100 WEST BADEN SPRINGS RESORTS & GOLF PACKAGE Donated by: Old National Bank Value: $2,800 Calling all golfers! Take on both the Pete Dye Golf Course and the Donald Ross Course with these 2 foursomes. Also includes up to 4 rooms for a one-night stay at West Baden Springs Hotel. Package includes accommodations at West Baden Springs Hotel (up to four rooms); golf for 4 at Pete Dye Golf Course; golf for 4 at Donald Ross Golf Course; and unlimited driving range and practice facility usage, cart rental, bag service, and shuttle service. Must use by October 1, 2021.
#101 FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE GOLF & SPA WITH AIRFARE Presented by: Evansville Tool & Die Value: $5,519 With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Scottsdale lies in the heart of the lush Sonoran Desert. Championship golf courses challenge your skills on artful layouts that wind around mammoth boulders and towering Saguaro cacti. Local spas tap into ancient Native American healing techniques to soothe your body and soul. A vibrant downtown tempts you with world-class shopping, fine art galleries, renowned restaurants and high-energy nightlife. This package includes a 3-night stay in a Fairmont room including daily breakfast for two at a AAA 5-Diamond resort.
Hotel amenities include four top-ranked Arizona restaurants, six sparkling pools with two water slides, two Jacuzzis, and fitness center. You will also receive $500 in Fairmont gift cards that can be used towards golf rounds at TPC Scottsdale and/or spa treatments at the luxurious award-winning Fairmont Well & Being Spa. TPC Scottsdale is home to the largest-attended tournament in the world, the fan-favorite Waste Management Phoenix Open. TPC Scottsdale is a masterful blend of challenge and playability – compelling the sport’s top players and recreational golfers alike. This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to Phoenix, AZ, subject to availability. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. All travel related details and reservations are handled by travel professionals for every part of your experience.
#102 JAYSON MUNOZ FOOD TRUCK PARTY Donated by: Jayson Munoz Caters, Kanpai, and Commercial Coatings Value: $750 When you’re ready to bring your friends together again, turn it into something special by throwing a food truck party, courtesy of Jayson Munoz Caters. The popular restauranteur will bring his food truck to your location and serve 25 guests for two hours. The winning bidder can choose either the Taco Menu or the Kanpai Asian Menu for the party. The truck must be booked 60 days in advance, WEEKDAYS ONLY, no weekends. Many thanks to Jayson Munoz Caters, Kanpai, and Commercial Coatings for this delicious donation valued at $750.
#103 FORT MYERS BEACH CONDO Donated by: Fenneman & Associates Value: $2,500 Enjoy breathtaking views of the Gulf during a week-long stay at this private condo in Fort Myers Beach, FL. Easy walking access to shopping, restaurants, movie theaters and marinas. Golf and fishing nearby. Minutes from Southwest Fort Myers Airport and I-75. It is a 2-bedroom condo with 2 baths, kitchen, dining room, living room and a screened-in porch overlooking the beach. There is a maximum stay of 7 days and the condo is subject to availability. Occupancy limit of 5 persons.
#104 WATERSOUND WEST BEACH VACATION HOME Donated by: Dan & Laura Hoefling and Evansville Regional Airport Value: $4,000 The refreshing Gulf breezes will ensure you relax while vacationing in the WaterSound West Beach community. Bordered by Deer Lake State Park and the sugary white sands and emerald green waters of the Emerald Coast, this gated community offers a feeling of seclusion while conveniently located near the shops, lively eateries, and local activities of famed Scenic Highway 30-A. Amenities include a heated community swimming pool area with outdoor grill and fireplace, beautifully crafted boardwalks, and plenty of parks, winding trails, and natural areas as well as dedicated beach access. Also enjoy the one week of free parking at Evansville Regional Airport!
This package includes a week-long stay (Saturday to Saturday) in a private vacation home located in the WaterSound West Beach community in WaterSound, FL. Vacation home is available September 2021 through March 2022. This auction package covers all costs for lodging, administration fees, and cleaning fees as quoted for the dates selected on the rental site. Winning bidder must purchase the required insurance and agree with all terms of the rental agreement. Offer is good for only the dates the property is available from September 2021 through March 2022. Dates are filling up fast!
VIEW HOUSE www.oceanreefresorts.com/south-walton-rentals/hutsons-hideaway
#105 DORMIE NETWORK STAY & PLAY PACKAGE Donated by: Dormie Network Value: $3,400 Enjoy one stay and play package with Dormie Network, the nation’s most exclusive collection of destination golf clubs. This package includes accommodations for one night in a private cottage with four master suites and two days of unlimited golf for up to four people with member level access to practice facilities, teaching staff, and onsite restaurants. Choose from any of these four private clubs: • Victoria National Golf Club, Newburgh, IN • Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke, VA • ArborLinks Golf Club, Nebraska City, NE • Briggs Ranch Golf Club, San Antonio, TX These exceptional clubs offer pristine courses, full-service amenities, and a secluded, relaxing retreat. Caddies not included.
#106 JUST RENNIE'S PRIVATE DINNER Donated by: Chef Doug & Marla Rennie Value: $1,000 Travel to Tuscany to enjoy a five course fine dining experience without ever leaving Evansville! Chef Doug Rennie will personally host your party of 10 in Just Rennie’s Tuscan Wine Room in downtown Evansville or you can host the meal in your own home. Chef Doug generously offers this unique dining adventure to benefit Youth First, but you and your guests are in for a real treat, too. The dinner can only be used Monday through Thursday and is not available in December. The winning bidder is responsible for the purchase of any alcohol as well as the server gratuity.
#107 ORLANDO VACATION HOME WITH DISNEY WORLD TICKETS Donated by: Nathan & Amy Steele, William & Mona Wooten, Evansville Regional Airport, and Shannon Loehrlein Value: $2,350 Are you ready for an Orlando vacation, including a trip to Disney World? Let Mickey Mouse know your family is on the way! This package includes a week-long stay in a single family vacation home located in the Paradise Palms Resort in Kissimmee, FL. The 3,000 square foot home with open floor plan has 6 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms. Enjoy your own private pool and game room in this home or head to the community clubhouse. Paradise Palms is a beautiful vacation home community located just minutes from Disney World. Resort amenities include a sauna, movie theatre, game room, internet lounge, basketball and volleyball courts, lighted tennis courts, state-of-the-art fitness center, resort-style swimming pool
with waterfall, pool slide, tiki bar and grill, kids pool, and much more! This exciting package comes with up to four (4) 1-day tickets to Disney World, at the park of your choosing! You and your family can choose between Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Whichever park you choose, your dedicated personal Disney Consultant (included in this package!) will help you plan your vacation day! This amazing package also includes 2 all access tickets to WonderWorks Orlando and 2 tickets to the Crayola Experience in Orlando! Wait, there is even more! Evansville Regional Airport is throwing in free parking for one week! What are you waiting for? Start bidding! Occupancy limit of 14 persons. Dates and restrictions apply.
#108 14K WHITE GOLD RHYTHM OF LOVE PENDANT Donated by: The Diamond Galleria Value: $1,800 This 14k White Gold Rhythm of Love Pendant from The Diamond Galleria features an incredibly unique design that enhances the dazzling elegance of the diamonds in this piece. Included within the two circles of bright white and blue diamonds is an element that makes the interior diamond vibrate to the beat of your heart. Diamond weight is .39 carats.
Youth First Awards Don Mattingly Youth First Award Middle School Nominees
Middle School
Taylor Breeden Rylee Butler Brayln Chambers Casey "Case" Coomes Destiny Dixon Abigail Hollinden Stanton Howell Gabriel Macero Nyeela Payne Linni Sanders Emily Sinnett Tucker Yochum Addison Young
Edgewood Jr. High School Bell Intermediate Academy Edgewood Jr. High School McGary Middle School Plaza Park International Prep Academy Holy Trinity Catholic School South Terrace Elementary Plaza Park International Prep Academy Washington Middle School Barr-Reeve Middle/High School St. Philip Catholic School Haubstadt Community School P ike Central Middle School
High School Nominees
High School
Elijah Arrieta Madeline Breivogel Bryce Dalton Austin Dudley Xavier Ernst Shaquila Frazier Kendall Givens Allison Greenwell Gunner Hutchison Josh McConnell Rebekah Moore Erick Morales Barrientos Kendrick Murphy Jessica Redmond Ann Robin Layla Taylor
Harrison High School Memorial High School Orleans Jr./Sr. High School Gibson Southern High School Harrison High School Harrison High School Harrison High School Harrison High School Harrison High School Harrison High School North Daviess Harrison High School Harrison High School Pike Central High School Harrison High School Harrison High School
Carol Lynch Award, Honoring Advocates Student Nominee
School
Sarah Lane
Pike Central High School & Vincennes University
Steve Fritz Award, Honoring Educators Educator Nominees
School
Mark Arnold Nick Berry Joan Fredrich Dale Naylor Brad Schneider Ryan Setterlof Mark Wahl
Washington Junior High School Wood Memorial High School Holy Rosary Catholic School McGary Middle School Warrick County School Corp. Bell Intermediate Academy Fort Branch Community School
Presenting Sponsor
Passport Sponsor
Awards Program Sponsor
Souvenir Sponsors
Silent Auction Sponsors
Experience Sponsor
Volunteer Sponsors Drs. Michael & Maria Del Rio Hoover
First Class Flyers Azzip Pizza Bank of America Field & Main Bank First Bank Harding Shymanski & Co, P.S.C. John Kamin Old National Bank Starbucks, First Ave. Drs. William and Mona Wooten
Business Class Flyers Data Mail Diehl Consulting Group Donaldson Capital Management Happe & Sons Construction Indiana Members Credit Union Jackson Kelly JAM Printing & Promotions Dennis and Catherine Lamey Lieberman Technologies People's Furniture Pinnacle Computer Services Reference Services Riney Hancock CPAs PSC Ziemer Funeral Home Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders LLP
Friends of Youth First Hatfield Law Office Oakdale Elementary School Student Council
In Kind Sponsors 14 News (WFIE) 104.1 WIKY Dave Black Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) Hot 96 FM (WSTO) Media Mix Communications Tucker Publishing Group
Board of Directors Christy Walker, Chair Kyle Fields Dennis Lamey, Chair Elect Rhett Gonterman Jeff Deig, Past Chair Ken Hall Cheryl Wathen, Treasurer Kevin Hammett Leah Dunigan, Secretary Ginger Happe Amy Back Jeff Happe Clay Barrett Dan Hoefling Deb Becht Nona Justice Andrea Brown Lauren Kaiser Phil DeLong Stacey Lloyd Danielle Falconer Lori Lofton Craig Fenneman Yadilka Maldonado
Kate Miller Dan Niemeier Gwynn Perlich Keith Rawley Angila Retherford Lawrence Taylor Paul Weaver Kyle Wininger Seth Zirkle William Wooten, Board Chair Emeritus
Advisory Council Jim Back Randy Braun Angie Brawdy Phyllis Bussing Carl Chapman Gini Combs Patrick Edwards Bernie Etienne Mary Ellen Farabaugh Dave Freeman Steve Fritz
Don Fuchs Krista Greenfield Daryl Hagan Donna Harris Tim Hollander Robbie Kent, Sr. Neeley Koester Carol Lynch Don Mattingly Rita Meeks Josh Pack
Brad Schneider Randy Schulz Rick Schulz Les Shively David Smith Robert Tiemann Adam Unfried Crystal Wildeman Lloyd Winnecke Richard Young
Becky Jessmer Lance Kollker Judith Kunst Dennis Lamey Ali Langen Kim Levin Carol Lynch Brittany Maurer
Crissy Nunley Jana Pritchett Janay Sharp Shelby Southard Danielle Tessier Virginia Weiler
Auction Committee Lori Lofton, Co-Chair Lauren Kaiser, Co-Chair Debra Becht Parri Black Julie Bocanegra Andre Davis Ashley Hayes Julie Hoon