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URSULINE ACADEMY’S 33RD ANNUAL ULTIMATE AUCTION SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2015 Celebrating the Creative Spirit! Ursuline Academy Proudly Presents the 2015 ULTIMATE AUCTION Celebrating the Creative Spirit ULTIMATE AUCTIO N November 21, 2015 Dear Friends of Ursuline, It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 33rd Annual Ultimate Auction, Ultimately Art!, celebrating the creative spirit. For the past 23 years, I have had the privilege of watching the Ultimate Auction grow from its infancy into an enormous enterprise that directly benefits our students. This year is no exception! The countless hours of planning, laughter, and hard work will come to fruition this evening as our volunteers execute their well-laid plans. To our dedicated and hard-working auction co-chairs, Lori and Bill Hogan and Ellen and Tony Tulisiak, I say thank you. Their willingness to provide leadership to hundreds of Ursuline parents embodies the UA traditions of service, a willing spirit and cooperation. Their efforts, and the efforts of so many, ensure a prosperous and exciting auction. Our auction volunteers have invested a year in planning this wonder- ful evening, the results of which support Ursuline's ability to fulfill its mission. Marla Hricovsky, our Auction Coordinator, has done a terrific job of assembling the many pieces of the auction puzzle. Thank you for your support of the Ultimate Auction and Ursuline Academy. Have a wonderful evening and enjoy the fun and festivities of this year's auction, Ultimately Art! Sincerely, Ms. Sharon L. Redmond President 6 URSULINE AUCTION 2015 ULTIMATE AUCTIO N TABLE OF CONTENTS Evening Schedule . 8 Menu. 8 Event Map . .9 Raffles & Games . 14 Sponsors . 18 Donors . 21 Patrons . 24 Volunteers . 26 Rules & Tax Information. 42 Silent Bidding Directions . 43 Live Auction . 44 Silent Auction. 62 Purpose of the Ultimate Auction The Ultimate Auction is the largest annual fundraising event for Ursuline Academy. This evening of goodwill celebrates the spirit of the Ursuline Community. Tonight’s proceeds support student scholarships, tuition assistance, educational programs, and overall academic excellence that benefit every student. Auction funds significantly contribute to supporting Ursuline’s mission of providing young women with the voice, values, and vision of our foundress St. Angela Merici. Ursuline students learn not for school but for life. Cate Brinker '13 URSULINE AUCTION 2015 7 ULTIMATE AUCTIO N EVENING SCHEDULE 5:30 Silent Auction bidding begins, Drinks & Appetizers 7:00 Welcome, Prayer and Dinner 7:15 Heads & Tails 7:30 LIVE AUCTION begins with Golden Ticket Drawing 9:30 All SILENT AUCTIONS close The Auction concludes at the end of the Live Auction when the winners of the Split the Pot and Jewelry Game are drawn. Check Out follows. MENU HORS D’OEUVRES RATATOUILLE SALAD Mixed Greens, Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Julienne Zucchini & Squash Garnished with Crouton Crisp with an option of Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette or Italian Dressing BREAD Three Cheese Fontina and Whole Grain Bread ENTRÉES Dual Entrée of Grilled Seasoned Filet Mignon with Italian Demi-Glace and Statler Chicken with Marsala Sauce. Vegetarian option of Zucchini Boat with Red Pepper Sauce Stuffed with Vegetables and Rice. Both served with Kale Cannon Potatoes and Roasted Marinated Vegetables. DESSERT Apple Garnished Vanilla Bean Cheesecake or Garnished Opera Crème Cake BEVERAGES Open Bar, Signature Drink, Coffee and Soft Drinks Special thanks to Vonderhaar’s Catering. 8 URSULINE AUCTION 2015 ULTIMATE AUCTIO N MAP Artistic Sign Up Parties Home & Garden Creations Caricature Bon Appetit Artist Boutique Ultimate Items Sports ART EXHIBIT URSULINE AUCTION 2015 9 ULTIMATE AUCTIO N DEAR FRIENDS OF URSULINE Dear Families and Friends of the Ursuline Community, The Creative Spirit is alive at Ursuline! You can feel it from the moment you enter the doors and walk through tonight’s “Gallery of Art”. Even beyond this evening, “Art,” in countless forms is everywhere! From the classroom to the stage, our daughters are encouraged and challenged every day to courageously explore their inner gifts and to expand their imaginations. They flourish with confidence in an environment that inspires innovative thinking, nurtures curiosity, and boldly empowers creative expression. We are blessed to be a part of this vibrant community and honored to play a role in highlighting some of the amazing talent at Ursuline, through the 33rd annual auction, “Ultimately Art: Celebrating the Creative Spirit.” Chairing the Ultimate Auction has truly been a fun and extraordinatry experience. Very special thanks go to..... Our faculty and staff. Albert Einstein said, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” You are accomplished artists and we thank you for your guidance and inspiration. Our amazing students, whose contributions have brought our theme to life by enthusiastically sharing their many gifts and talents. Our exceptional committee chairs and dedicated volunteers, who have worked tirelessly to sculpt, “Ultimately Art,” into not only a successful fundraiser, but a beautiful backdrop for our daughter’s creativity. Our conductor, director, choreographer and auction coordinator, Marla Hricovsky, who has led this effort with energy, skill and precision and who has mastered the art of making it fun along the way. Our donors and sponsors and all our Ursuline families and friends who are here tonight - your generosity is what makes this event possible. We are so grateful to share this evening with all of you as we support Ursuline and celebrate our precious daughters – true masterpieces! Raise your paddles high and let’s create an “Ultimate” evening to remember! Thank you, Lori & Bill Hogan Ellen & Tony Tulisiak 10 URSULINE AUCTION 2015 ULTIMATE AUCTIO N PAST AUCTION CHAIRS 1983 Judy & Tom Winstel 2002 Adele & Terry Craft 1984 Delrose & Jim Eigel 2003 Jan & Paul Jahnke 1985 Mimi & Garrett Frey 2003 Louise & Bill Stakelin 1986 Karen & Don Dominizio 2004 Mary & Michael McGraw 1987 Cecilia & Gary Hendren 2005 Laurie & Jim Funch 1988 Eileen & Timothy Nichols 2005 Jon & Nancy Funch Sauerland '72 1989 Lois & Joe Wenstrup 2006 Elsa & Robert Lindenschmidt 1990 Jane & Dick Yost 2006 Gretchen & Mark Terhar 1991 Ellen & Garrett Jackson 2007 Luann & JF Scherer 1992 Judy & Elmer Wahl 2008 Allen & Barb O’Neill Backscheider '74 1993 Teri & Frank D’Andrea 2008 Emmy & Tony Hobson 1994 Amelia & Tom Crutcher 2009 Allen & Barb O’Neill Backscheider '74 1995 Patti & Dick Alderson 2009 Michelle & Rob Morgan 1996 Kathy & Tom Fischer 2010 Ellen & Neil Bourgeois 1996 Debbie & Tim Hickey 2010 Shelly & Sean Seitz 1997 Hennie & Jim Ryan 2011 Tom & JoAnne Peck Kennard '83 1998 Kathy & Rick Crall 2011 Dave & Kathy Dorger Schmitt '81 1998 Judy & Tom Morand 2012 Bruce & Debbie Conboy Graumlich '83 1999 Kim & James Hartman 2012 Bill & Ann Winstel Moran '83 1999 Terri & Paul Muething 2013 Jenny & Gerry Reilly 2000 Janet & Tom Turek 2013 Jean & Joe Desch 2000 Karen & Jim Wendel 2014 Tom & Susan Frooman 2001 Ann & Michael Crotty 2014 Mark & Lisa Redden 2001 John & Susie Keating Lame '76 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2015 Co-Chairs Janell Bishop Amy Metzger Lori and Bill Hogan Barb & Dave Coyle Karen Hackman Olinger '85 Peggy Huster Gennantonio '85 Lynn Olmsted Ellen and Tony Tulisiak Tracey Ginnetti Lisa Redden Brenda Groeschen Bob & Diane Fette Rinaldi '79 Terry Haney Karen Robinson Kay Harmeyer Kathy Dorger Schmitt '81 Stacy Hoernschemeyer Kerri Kagler Schuman '86 Ana Stolz Infantino '90 Mary Seguin Leah Jonas Karen & Tim Sweeney Sharon Lipic Dana Tongdangjoue Amy Mehrle Colleen Williams URSULINE AUCTION 2015 11 ULTIMATE AUCTIO N STEERING COMMITTEE 2015 Debbie Alf Stacy Hoernshemeyer Bob and Diane Fette Rinaldi '79 Ann Ballard Bill and Lori Hogan Karen Robinson Janell Bishop Joe and Marla Hricovsky Kelly Schiller Jeanine Boutiere '01 Ana Stolz Infantino '90 Dave and Kathy Dorger Schmitt '81 Diane Butterfield Chris Jacobs Kerri Kagler Schuman '86 Amy Clark Kathy Jenkins Mary Seguin Dave and Barb Coyle Leah Jonas Anne Shannon John Ellis Paul Kirila Jamie Shive Brian and Carole Foos Kris Kowaleski Gretchen Slabe Jeff Frame Sharon Lipic Tim and Karen Sweeney Carol Garanich Joanie Manzo Jerry and Lynne Teuschler Peggy Huster Gennantonio '85 Bill and Jenny McCloy Lori Thompson Tracey Ginnetti Amy Mehrle Dana Tongdangjoue Julie Grill Amy Metzger Tony and Ellen Tulisiak Brenda Groeschen Karen Hackman Olinger '85 Laura Varley Paige Hackett Lynn Olmsted Donna Walker Amy Hagedorn Renee Weickert O'Malley '88 Terry Haney Janine Pacher '79 Neil and Colleen Williams Kay Harmeyer Lisa Redden Karen Williams Maria Henn Alison Brands Rice '85 Ali Hackman '14 Special Thanks to: Anne Shannon: Auction Catalog Design, Jos. Berning Printing Co.: Auction Catalog Printing 12 URSULINE AUCTION 2015 ULTIMATE AUCTIO N CELEBRATING THE CREATIVE SPIRIT The Ultimate Auction is a very special and important event for Ursuline Academy. By coming together as a community we are celebrating what an Ursuline education means to all of us. This is significant and demonstrates our desire to provide our young women with the voice, values and vision to carry throughout their lives, in keeping with the mission of St. Angela Merici. Thank you for your support! Our Co-Chairs of Ursuline Academy Ultimate Auction To Kerri Kagler Schuman '86 for the tireless job of photo- 2015, Lori & Bill Hogan and Ellen & Tony Tulisiak, have graphing each and every catalog item for our cellular bidding fun! captured the true meaning of the creative spirit within the Your pictures have made the auction come to life for our guests. Ursuline community. They have led our committee of volunteers Thank you to Donna Walker for managing the database, over the past year with dedication, hard work, and a giving processing of all the donations for this event, and for your help spirit. We are grateful for the gifts they have shared with us and coordinating the catalog for our guests tonight. Amy Metzger, the example they have shown to fulfill the mission of Ursuline you are a special gift – thank you for helping us gather all the Academy.