“Bids for the Braves” Auction Rules 1. Everyone attending and assigned a bidding number is eligible to bid in the Live and Silent Auction. 2. The Silent Auction will begin at 5:00 p.m. We will be utilizing mobile bidding this year. If you do not have a smart device a bidder buddy will be available to assist you. 3. The Live Auction bidding will begin at approximately 7:10 p.m., and will continue until all items are sold. 4. Because of the detailed work that must be accomplished by our staff following the Silent Auction, cashiering will not begin until approximately 9:15 p.m. and will continue through the completion of the event. Thank you for your understanding and patience. If you are using Express Pay, there is no need to check out. A receipt of your transactions will be mailed to you. 5. Winning bidder is responsible for gathering their merchandise from the tables. Certificate items will be delivered to you. 6. FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED ON THE NIGHT OF THE AUCTION AND CAN BE MADE WITH CASH, CHECK, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER OR AMERICAN EXPRESS. 7. All sales are final. Absolutely no exchanges or refunds will be given. 8. Dollar values placed on items being auctioned are estimates of retail value, and the Braves Club does not offer a warranty for any other purposes. 9. Donors and/or purchasers of auction items or services should consult their own tax advisors regarding any questions concerning the possibility of tax deductibility. 10. The “Bids for the Braves” Executive Committee reserves the right to change, add or remove from either the Live Auction or Silent Auction any item it deems appropriate even though the item may have been previously advertised, listed in the auction printed program or verbally indicated as being offered for auction. 11. All certificate items for goods and/or services must be negotiated with the donor for redemption within thirty (30) days of purchase, unless otherwise specified. 12. All Silent Auction items must be removed from the Renaissance Coliseum by the end of the evening. 13. Any Live Auction item that cannot be transported by the owner on the night of the auction will be available for pick-up from the following Tuesday through Friday from the Braves Club Office. All items not picked up by the following Friday will become the property of the Bradley Braves Club. 14. IMPORTANT NOTE: Total description and/or restrictions on some Live and Silent Auction items may not be completely outlined in your “Bids for the Braves” booklet. Please read the description and/or restriction information on each Silent Auction bid form and on any certificates which you may purchase. 15. Any sale or bid in dispute will be resolved by the Braves Club Membership and Events Coordinator. BIDS FOR THE BRAVES BRAVES ON SAFARI Presented by Hometown Community Banks Divisions of Morton Community Bank RENAISSANCE COLISEUM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 5:00 p.m. EVENING PROGRAM Doors Open Registration and Silent Auction Heads and Tails with the Winner Receiving an iPad donated by Ray Dennison Chevrolet Live Auction Check Out Begins Shortly After Live Auction has Concluded Auctioning Services Provided by: Matt Byrd MENU Station 1 Chilled Shrimp Cocktail with Wasabi Cocktail Sauce House Smoked Monkfish with Corn Relish Smoked Salmon Display Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa West African Gumbo Station 2 Jungle Bones – Pork Back Riblets with Plum Ginger Glaze Curried Chicken Salad Puffs Imported Cheese Display with Fresh Berries, Candied Nuts and Dried Fruits Display of Crackers, Herbed Grilled Flatbreads, Roasted Pita and Flavored Hummus Hippo Bites- Mini Quiche Lorraine, Broccoli and Cheese, Three Cheese, and Garden Vegetables Alligator Sausage and Dried Mango Skewers with Chili Chutney Glaze Station 3 Slow Roasted Herbed Sirloin Carving Station with Chakalaka and Horseradish Lamb Tagine with Moroccan Couscous Senegal’s Chicken Yassa with South African Yellow Rice African Squash and Yams with Coconut Milk Chopped Kale, Spinach, Edamame & Avocado with a Lime Vinaigrette Salad Station 4 Elephant Ears with Caramel Sauce Zebra Shooters – Panna Cotta with Dark Raspberry Sauce South African Malva Pudding Chimpanzee Cupcakes Chocolate Covered “Ants” (Sunflower Seeds) on a Lady Finger Log Chocolate “Campfire Fondue” with Marshmallows, Dried Fruit, Strawberries, Pound Cake, and Pineapple Assorted Dessert Bars, Mini Pastries and Cookies Live Items Barbecue with the Coach $1,000 Enjoy a barbecue dinner for twelve (12) at Coach Brian Wardle’s home. Famous Dave’s will be providing ribs and brisket with all the “Famous” fixin’s and servers. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon. Expires September 30, 2017. Thanks to: Famous Dave’s BBQ Men’s MVC Basketball Tournament Package Priceless This great package for the MVC Men’s Basketball Tournament, includes two (2) all- session tickets to the MVC Men’s Basketball Tournament, lodging for three (3) nights at a downtown St. Louis Hotel, two (2) Coach of the Year Luncheon tickets, two (2) VIP Hospitality Passes and two (2) Arch Madness T-Shirts. There’s no better way to experience the tournament! Thanks to: Missouri Valley Conference Rice Pond Duck Club Dinner Priceless A perfect night! Enjoy a wonderful dinner for sixteen (16) at the Rice Pond Duck Club prepared by the Club’s chef. This includes cocktail hour, appetizers, wild game feed featuring duck, pheasant, wild rice, potatoes and veggies with wine and dessert. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon. Expires September 30, 2017. Thanks to: Tom & Marsha Finch Front Row Game Experience for Wichita State and ISU Priceless You and your friends are going to love these bench side “Nicholson” seats for the Bradley vs. ISU game on January 18, 2017 and Wichita State on January 29, 2017. Package includes one (1) set of four (4) seats located on the court between sections of the scorers table for each game. Also included in this outstanding package is $250 in gift cards to Junction City to be used on January 18, $250 in gift card to Alexander’s Street Steakhouse to be used on January 29, and limousine van service from lunch/dinner to the Bradley games and then returning to lunch/dinner location. Thanks to: Bradley Athletics, Doug Stokes - Illinois Charter, Junction City Couple’s Romantic Getaway Experience $1,764 What a terrific way to spend time with the one you love. This amazing package includes a one (1) night stay in the Presidential Suite at the historic Hotel Pere Marquette, breakfast buffet for two at Table 19, two tickets for “Cinderella” in the Peoria Civic Center Theatre on Thursday, January 19, 2017 with a $20 concession stand voucher (excludes alcohol purchases) and dinner for two at Table 19 up to $150. The evening wouldn’t be complete without a little sparkle. Treat your special someone to a shopping trip to Kevin Kelly Jewelers with this $250 gift certificate. Thanks to: Hotel Pere Marquette, Kevin Kelly Jewelers, Peoria Civic Center Condo in Hawaii Priceless What a terrific way to relax and get away from it all. Enjoy a one week stay at this awesome three bedroom/two and a half bath large (1681 sq. ft.) condo that sleeps eight. Overlooking the pool, gardens and an expanse of ocean; this is one of the largest floor plans with all three bedrooms on one level. Makahuena at Poipu is on the southernmost point of the island of Kauai and offers the rare opportunity for viewing both sunrise and sunset from its oceanfront location. Swimming pool, sun deck, jet spa, tennis court and lavarock barbecue area with waterfall. Makahuena is within walking distance to some of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Don’t miss out on the Poipu Bay Golf Course located just a mile away. Revitalize yourself by breathing in fresh ocean air from this southern exposure retreat. Feel the sun warming your skin. Watch whales or dolphins and the sunset from your lanai while sipping a tropical drink. Listen to the surf pounding against the solid lava base of Makahuena Point upon which this condominium sits. Savor meals created locally from the abundance of the sea and the surrounding area including luscious pineapples, papayas, mangoes and guavas. Take a refreshing dip in the condo pool or swim, snorkel or surf at nearby Poipu Beach. Play tennis at the condo court or golf at world class courses just minutes away. Sail or motor along the coastline. Take an invigorating hike or bike ride at Waimea Canyon. Ride horseback along the beach. Shop ‘till you drop. Feel all cares slip away as you relax in the condo jacuzzi at the end of a perfect day. The magnificent island of Kauai, Hawaii is a land of dramatic mountains, sculpted canyons and cliffs, pristine waterfalls and white sand beaches. Time of use will be mutually agreed upon by the winning bidder and the condo owners. Bidder is responsible for all cleaning charges (approximately $250). Expires on September 30, 2017. Thanks to: Anthony & Karen Sobel Men’s and Women’s Basketball Season Tickets (Lower Bowl) $2,100 Cheer on your Bradley Braves from these amazing lower bowl men’s basketball seats at Carver Arena! Tickets are located at Section 12, Row D, Seats 9 and 10. This also includes comparable tickets in the Renaissance Coliseum for the women’s basketball games for the 2016-17 Season. Thanks to: Bradley Athletics Amazing Cardinal’s/Budweiser Package Experience $6,400 This package includes: Brewer’s Distributing Party Bus stocked with food and beverages to and from St. Louis, Sky Box Seating for 14 during the 2017 Cardinal’s baseball season, $1000 towards the purchase of food and beverages during the game and a tour of the Anheuser Busch Brewery.