Come Celebrate With Us 2 Thank You to Our Sponsors All families are unique... your insurance Mt. Hood Sponsor should be too. Fournier Group Haystack Rock Sponsor Miller Nash Willamette Valley Sponsor Anonymous We appreciate all those who support our auction, either through cash, merchandise or in-kind donations. Your generosity helps ensure that the maximum amount of the proceeds from our auc- Auto | Home | Business tion is put to work for our children. 1 Letter from the Auction Chairs Greetings from Father Mike Welcome everyone to the 25th annual Madeleine Dear People of God, School auction, At Home in the Pacific Northwest. It What a perfect theme for this year’s Madeleine Benefit Auction: “At Home in the Pacific Northwest.” Of all the truly has been our pleasure and honor to act as this beautiful places to see in the world, the Pacific Northwest is year’s auction chairs. one of my favorites. The diversity of ocean beaches, and high desert, majestic mountains and lush valleys, and, of course, One of the first responsibilities of the chairs each our own scenic Columbia Gorge, all touch my spirit in a way other places do not, providing a sense of drawing close to the year is to decide on an auction theme. We were lucky, earth, a sense of connectedness to God’s creation. because thanks to an excellent suggestion from former I’m grateful for your presence with us tonight, and I pray Madeleine parent Chris Miller, we hit on the perfect that the Madeleine spirit will touch each of you to always be grateful for your presence here in the Pacific Northwest. May idea right away. We don’t think it’s a coincidence that we continue to grow as the Body of Christ, seeking always to like so many others in our region, the three of us all walk with justice and peace for all God’s people. came here from somewhere else. In other words, we St. Mary Magdalene, Pray for us. Father Mike have made the Pacific Northwest our home by choice, not by chance. To us, the Pacific Northwest is a place Greetings from Susan Steele filled with promise for anyone with a pioneering spirit Dear Friends of The Madeleine School, and a sense of adventure. There is nowhere else we At Home in the Pacific Northwest - what a great theme for would rather be. our 2010 auction. I have felt at home in the Northwest for almost 26 years. Setting down roots to raise a family, cul- Everyone who is part of the Madeleine community is tivate friendships, and achieve personal goals was easy in this great environment that we sometimes take for granted. also here by choice, not by chance. We may all be here Robert Frost, the noted American poet, once said that “Home under different circumstances and have taken different is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to routes to get here, but we come together to embrace take you in.” I would change that a bit to say “The Pacific Northwest is where you want to go and they want to take you our common hopes and dreams for our children while in.” This is truly a wonderful place to call home. sustaining and growing the legacy of the Madeleine I am so fortunate to also call the Madeleine community School. We can’t think of a better place to educate and home. My life has been enriched by the families and friend- ships that surround me in this community. It is almost raise our children At Home in the Pacific Northwest. impossible to count how many lives have been touched and influenced by the Madeleine Parish and School over the We sincerely thank all those who have worked tireless- course of our 100-year history. Your presence here tonight ly to help make the auction a success, and ask every- at our auction is a way of guaranteeing that the Madeleine will be here for another 100 years. Thanks to our legacy, the one in attendance to match our volunteers’ dedication Madeleine will be home for another generation of children with generosity. Have a great time tonight! and their families. As we celebrate Oregon food, wine, and culture tonight, please know that I am so thankful for your Tracy Dana support of our students, who look to The Madeleine School Margie Marksthaler as their home away from home. Suzie Puetz Sincerely, Susan Steele 2 3 Auction Schedule Items of Note REGISTRATION 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. Decorations For Sale When you arrive at The Madeleine enter through the Parish Hall and The Monday after the auction, all of the auction decorations will be for sale register. You’ll be asked to place your credit card on file and you’ll receive on a first-come, first-served basis. All of the items will be for sale in The your drink tickets and your auction paddle. Once you find your table, head Madeleine Parish Hall. upstairs to the gymnasium where the Silent Auction takes place. Balloons SILENT AUCTION 5:00 - 7:15 P.M. While mingling with friends during the Silent Auction, you’ll have the op- The Silent Auction is where the social hour begins. Held in the school gym- portunity to purchase $10 and $20 balloons. Inside each balloon is a won- nasium, it is here that you’ll be able to visit with friends while enjoying an derful item donated to The Madeleine by parents, friends and businesses adult beverage at the same time snack on tasty hors d’oeuvres. More impor- throughout Portland. tantly, you’ll be able to bid on some wonderful items on the Silent Auction tables. You’re also encouraged to sign up for pre-sale events. Referred to Keys as “Easel Items” these are parties and events throughout the year that fill $20 buys you a chance to win $500. Buy your lucky key for just $20 each up your social calendar. Finally, be sure to make a point to buy a Best of during the Silent Auction. Your key may be the one that unlocks the popu- the Best ticket, balloons and keys to the Treasure Chest. The Silent Auction lar Treasure Chest holding $500. Will it be your key? The winner will be tables close at 6:30, 6:55 and 7:15. revealed during the Oral Auction. Only 100 keys will be sold. APPETIZERS 5:15 - 7:00 P.M. Raffle Tickets Are your bags packed? Get ready to cruise to Alaska! The winning raffle Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms: Bacon, chicken, porcini and ticket, along with the second and third prizewinners, will be drawn at the cream cheese stuffed mushrooms topped with Provencal crumb end of the Silent Auction. Grilled Flatbread: Carmelized onion and Gorgonzola topped flatbread garnished with Macadamia nuts Best of the Best Tickets Here’s your chance to walk home with any oral auction item before anyone Asparagus with Proscuitto: Marinated, grilled asparagus with has a chance to outbid you. When you arrive, be sure to purchase a ‘Best of shaved Proscuitto di Parma, chevre, and sweet Balsamic syrup the Best’ ticket. Only 75 tickets will be sold. DINNER 7:30 P.M. Buy It Now Sit down and enjoy a wonderful Pacific Northwest feast prepared by Caleb We have a BUY IT NOW option in the Silent Auction this year, so keep your Denison: focus in the Silent Auction and…Buy it now! Salad: Baby arugula, pear, and persimmon salad with crumbled Wine Drawing gorgonzola, and sherry Dijon vinaigrette dressing If you’re the first bidder on any Silent Auction item, you will be entered into Entrée: Hazelnut-Crusted Chicken a drawing for a magnum bottle of wine. The winner will be announced Hazelnut and panko crusted chicken with brandy and Frangelico prior to the auction video. reduction, served over roasted root vegetable puree, with fresh seasonal vegetables. Pre-Sale You’re encouraged to sign up for pre-sale events. Referred to as “Easel Vegetarian Option: Fire Roasted Stuffed Capsicum Items” these are parties and events throughout the year that fill up your Roasted red bell pepper stuffed with quinoa, cranberries, fresh basil social calendar. and feta, served over roasted seasonal vegetables Dessert: Pumpkin Custard with Whipped Cream Treasure Chest All the warm flavors of pumpkin pie in a creamy custard with fresh Finally, be sure to make a point to buy balloons and keys to the Treasure whipped cream Chest. The Silent Auction tables close at 6:30, 6:55 and 7:15 P.M. ORAL AUCTION 8:00 P.M. We Are Changing It Up This Year Folks! The highlight of the evening, the Oral Auction, will be held in the Parish The raffle winners will be announced in the gym at the end of the Silent Hall and will be hosted by master of ceremonies Mr. Mark McGinnis. The Auction. Once we all move down to the Parish Hall for dinner we auctioneers, our friends at Stokes, will help us to make this a successful will enjoy a video highlighting our students at The Madeleine School. auction. Immediately following the video presentation we will begin dinner and the Oral Auction. Prior to the Oral Auction, the winner of the “Best of the Best” will be an- nounced and throughout the auction the Treasure Chest and Raffle winners Raise Your Paddles! will be announced. The Oral Auction descriptions are found on the follow- This year’s Paddle Raise will establish a scholarship fund to be given to a ing pages.