CTF 2020 Auction Catalog
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18th annual michigan children’s trust fund Pam Posthumus Signature Auction Event presented by akkad holdings HONORARY CHAIRS SHARIF HUSSEIN & PASCALE EID Welcome! What is CTF? Dear Children’s Trust Fund Friends, The Michigan Children’s Trust Fund (CTF), was established in 1982 to fund the critical activities of organizations on the front lines of Welcome to the 18th annual & first ever virtual Pam Posthumus child abuse and neglect prevention across the state of Michigan. Signature Auction Event! On behalf of the Board of Directors & CTF serves as the state’s chapter of Prevent Child Abuse Ameri- staff, we are honored to have you join us for our silent auction ca, as well as facilitating, funding, and supporting over 100 child and livestream program to raise funds for child abuse and neglect abuse prevention programs across all 83 counties. These pro- prevention efforts throughout Michigan. We are incredibly grateful grams currently support 72 local primary prevention programs and for the kindness displayed by our generous sponsors, partners, approximately 30 secondary prevention grants. Our donors- people and statewide community! like you - are our most important source of funding for the organiza- tions who are protecting Michigan’s most vulnerable residents, our Special thanks to our distinguished Board of Directors, “Presenting children. Sponsor” Akkad Holdings, Honorary Event Chairs Sharif Hussein & Pascale Eid, our Legislative Co-Chairs and countless volunteers CTF is uniquely positioned to lead and support prevention activi- involved in all of our event committees for their dedication and ties in Michigan through our public-private structure. As a nonprofit tireless effort to make this event a success! A huge thank you to within the Department of Health and Human Services, we can the M3 Group for their expertise and guidance as we transitioned leverage each private donation to receive additional dollars through to a virtual event. Together, we are strengthening Michigan’s child the Community Based Child Abuse Prevention federal funding. Your abuse prevention programming so that ALL families will continue to contributions this evening will make it possible to strengthen exist- advance, nurture, and protect the health of our children. ing programs and expand prevention programs in Michigan. We thank you for joining us and spending your hard earned dollars We are proud to join you as we Stand Up for Kids in Michigan! to support the Children’s Trust Fund’s mission. We hope you enjoy celebrating with us tonight, learn more about our statewide prevention efforts, bid on the fabulous array of auction items, and donate in any amount you can, joining us as we Stand UP for Kids! With children in mind, Suzanne Greenberg Executive Director 2 Our Leadership Advisory Committee board of directors Honorary Chairs Sharif Hussen & Pascale Eid Amy Tattrie Loepp Lauren Rakolta Board Chair, General Public Business Community event co-chairs Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey Tammy Bernier Alisande Shrewsbury Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich Business Community Michigan Dept. of Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield Education House Democratic Leader Christine Greig Rabbi Amy Bigman Renze Hoeksema, DTE Energy Religious Community Jill Simms Mark McDaniel, Cinnaire Willie Dubas Legal Community Host Committee Labor Community Orlando Todd The Honorable Lisa Posthumus Lyons Stanley Hannah Michigan Dept. of Health The Honorable Dick Posthumus Business Community and Human Services GIFT COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS Bill Hardiman Kathleen Trott Legal Community Melissa Yutzey McKinley, Kelley Cawthorne Michigan Dept. of Health Evie Zois Sweeney, Muchmore Harrington and Human Services David Zyble Smalley & Associates Kelle Jo Ilitch Business Community Parents Suzanne Greenberg SPONSOR Committee CO-CHAIRS CTF Executive Director Rodney Cole, DTE Energy Sgt. Martin Miller Lori Wortz Michigan State Police David Zyble, Jackson Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers for giving their time to support the Children’s Trust Fund and our efforts to raise critical dollars. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to Michigan’s children. 3 4 2020 Champion for Virtual Program 7:00 p.m. Children Honoree Virtual Event Begins Premier Auction Bidding Starts Stand Up for Kids Moment 9:00 p.m. Silent & Premier Auctions Close Each year, the Children’s Trust Fund selects an individual or organization that exemplifies the honor of Champion for Children. From serving as an advocate for the needs of children to working in local communities to make the needs Acquiring Items of children and families a priority, the Champion for Children award is intended to acknowledge this commitment. Since Winning bidders are strongly encouraged to pick up ALL auction items at the Children's Trust Fund office during the following the inception of our auction, Jackson stepped up to make scheduled pick-up times: their beautiful new corporate headquarters available as the venue for the first few years. Since then, their support has Thursday, September 17, 2020: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. never waned. Through their encouragement, hundreds of Friday, September 18, 2020: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Jackson team members have been essential volunteers in Saturday, September 19, 2020: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY a variety of ways for the CTF mission for many years. In this CTF Office Location: year of so much uncertainty, Jackson “Stands Up for Kids” Grand Tower Building and is a worthy Champion for Children! Congratulations and 235 South Grand Avenue thank you to everyone at Jackson! Lansing, MI 48933 Due to COVID-19, we ask that you please park in front of the building and call us at 517-241-0042 to let us know you are here. We will have staff on hand to assist getting your item(s) to you. Certificates Auction items that are certificates can be mailed to the winning bidder if you are unable to pick up during scheduled pick-up times. To help cover our costs, a shipping and handling fee of $5.00 will be charged to your credit card. Small and Large Items If you are unable to pick up your item(s) during scheduled pick- up times, they can be shipped to you. To help cover our costs we will be adding the mailing fee to your credit card which will vary depending on the weight and size of the item(s) and where they are being shipped. 5 6 1 Detroit Entertainment Experience Package includes: Detroit Tigers • Four (4) premium tickets to a mutually determined 2020 or 2021 regular season Tigers home game • Four (4) passes to Tiger Club for lunch or dinner • Autographed Tigers Jersey & Baseball • VIP Parking Detroit Red Wings • Four (4) premium tickets to a mutually determined 2020- 2021 regular season Red Wings home game Premier • Four (4) passes to Club Level for lunch or dinner • Autographed Red Wings Jersey & Puck • VIP Parking Auction Items Fox Theater • Four (4) suite tickets to a mutually determined show at the Fox Theater • Four (4) passes to Loge Level for lunch or dinner • VIP Parking MotorCity Casino Hotel • Overnight Stay at MotorCity Casino Hotel • Lunch at Assembly Line Buffet or Dinner at Iridescence • Four (4) tickets to a mutually determined show at Sound Board RESTRICTIONS: Certificate must be redeemed by September 1, 2021 (Mutually agreed upon and based on availability subject to impact by COVID 19 Pandemic). Certificate is non-transferable and may not be resold. OUR APPRECIATION TO: Christopher & Kelle Ilitch 8 2 3 Enjoy San Antonio, Texas For the Love of the Outdoors This is an eight (8) days and seven (7) nights stay at the Eilan Hotel & Spa in San Antonio Texas! Bring your significant For the couple that likes an adventure; enjoy the great lakes other, family or friends to this amazing resort! The Eilan is in a tandem kayak. Strap on your brand-new helmets and situated in the second-fastest growing wine-producing region jump on brand new Trek crossover bikes and bike along in the U.S. and near 14 wineries. Exciting thrill rides are just Michigan's miles of bike trails. When the adventure is over minutes away at Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park. Golfers for the day, stay in a 3-person Marmot Limelight tent on can tee off at the 36-hole La Cantera Golf Club, or practice comfortable sleeping pads...but before your head hits the their swing at Topgolf San Antonio, while shoppers will delight pillow grab a refreshing beverage from your soft side RTIC in the Rim Shopping Center and the Shops at La Cantera. Cooler. Revisit history at The Alamo Mission, stroll along the scenic downtown River Walk, and be sure to visit the amazing Package includes: collections at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Stay in a 650 • Ocean Kayak Malibu Two XL Tandem Kayak sq. ft. deluxe bedroom villa that sleeps four (4) with one king • Two (2) Trek Wahoo 26 bicycles with helmets bed and two twin beds. • Marmot Limelight 3 person camping tent and sleeping pads RESTRICTIONS: Trip dates are set for Sunday, January • Two (2) RTIC Soft Pack 30 coolers 17, 2021 to Sunday, January 24, 2021. Includes • Case (24 cans/bottles) of assorted Michigan beers accommodations only. from Bell's Brewery, Founder's Brewing Co. and Short's Brewing Company. **Winner must be 21 years or older** OUR APPRECIATION TO: Anonymous Donor OUR APPRECIATION TO: Kelley Cawthorne, LafargeHolcim and Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association 9 10 4 5 Premier Retreat in the Pinwheels for Prevention Great American West Artist Elizabeth Schwartz wanted to express happiness through her interpretation of pinwheels which is the national Explore the great outdoors and go on a wildlife adventure in symbol for the prevention of child abuse and neglect and Jackson Hole, Wyoming for five (5) days & four (4) nights in represents the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund’s mission to The Lodge at Jackson Hole with economy class airfare for two prevent child abuse.