35th Annual Great Gold Rush Auction Saturday, June 2, 2018 Presented by Chartwells - A Division of Compass Group Charlotte 49ers Athletic Foundation 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28223 P 704.687.4950 F 704-687-0914 Charlotte49ers.com Welcome to the Thirty-Fifth Annual Charlotte 49ers Athletic Foundation Great Gold Rush Auction Saturday, June 2, 2018 Dale F. Halton Arena in the James H. Barnhardt Student Activity Center at UNC Charlotte Schedule of Events 5:30 PM – Silent Auction and Food Extravaganza Recreational Courts – Concourse Level 8:15 PM - Tapas & Desserts Main Court - Arena Level 8:30 PM – Live Auction Main Court – Arena Level Open Bar All Evening Host & Hostess Gene Johnson & Krista Long Auctioneer Merle Sharick Page 1 Tonight’s Cuisine This evening the Charlotte 49ers invite you to experience a variety of foods in stations spread throughout the arena. Hors d’oeuvres stations open at 5:30pm and feature regional specialties. During the live auction you will be able to continue to enjoy food served family style, followed by dessert buffets and coffee service. The following food stations will be highlighted during the course of the evening: Silent Auction - Station 1 • Action Station: NY Strip Slider / Caramelized Onion / Horseradish Aioli / Brioche Bun • Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bite / Honey Gold Sauce • Classic Shrimp Cocktail / Cocktail Sauce / Lemons • Black Eyed Peas / Marinated Tomatoes / Baby Greens / Chow-Chow • Marinated Cucumber / Cracked Black Pepper / Onion / Tomato / Dill • “Chips and Dips” House made Kettle Chip / Pimento Cheese / Warm French Onion/ Spicy Baked Crab Dip Silent Auction - Station 2 • Plank Salmon / Sweet Chili Glaze • Tuna Tartar / Avocado / Crispy Wonton / Teriyaki Glaze • Action Station: Seared Scallops over Creamed Kale and Bacon • Cheese and Charcuterie Display • Carved Beef Tenderloin / Rolls / Herb Mayo / Whole Grain Mustard Page 2 Silent Auction - Station 3 • Cured Pork Belly / Southern Grits / Tomato Relish • Raw Oyster Bar / Sauces • Lobster Hushpuppies / Old Bay Dipping Sauce • Pimento Mac ‘n Cheese / Herb Crumb Topping • Tomato Mozzarella Salad / Fresh Basil / Balsamic Drizzle Live Auction, Arena Floor • Garlic Mashed Potatoes • BBQ Smoked Pork Shank • Lemon Garlic and Fresh Herb Airline Chicken • Southern Style Collard Greens • Roasted Vegetable Medley Dessert Buffet – Arena Floor • Petite Double Chocolate Budino • Mini Chocolate Chip Pecan Tart • Petite Strawberry Shortcake Torte • Petite Mango Cheesecake • Mini Salted Caramel Panna Cotta • Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookie Truffle • Petite Banana Pudding Trifle • Mini Key Lime Tart Bar Stations – Located Throughout Arena and on Arena Floor Numerous bar stations will be set throughout the silent and live auctions and will feature beer, wine, soft drinks, and mixed bever- ages. Bars located in the silent auction area will close at 8:00pm. Bars located in the live auction area will close at 10:30pm. An “eco-friendly” coffee service will be available in the Food Court area until midnight. Page 3 Page 4 The Charlotte 49ers Athletic Foundation The Athletic Foundation provides scholarship assistance to over 400 male & female student-athletes participating in 18 sports. Es- tablished in 1969, the organization has developed into an important support group for the Athletic Department, pursuing excellence, integrity, and pride in the University’s athletic program through fund raising and ambassadorship in the Charlotte community. The Athletic Foundation raises money for the development of the athletic program and student-athlete scholarship fund. The ulti- mate goal of the Athletic Foundation is to fully fund all student- athlete scholarships and programs to the limits provided by the NCAA, and to increase awareness of Charlotte 49ers Athletics locally and nationally. The “Great Gold Rush Auction” is crucial in the fulfillment of this goal. The 49er Club, the Foundation’s official booster organization, -of fers membership to both individuals and businesses. Contributions go directly to the Charlotte 49ers Athletic Scholarship Fund. Your support not only provides educational and athletic opportunities to worthy young people, but provides valuable benefits to you, as well. Please direct all inquiries about the 49er Club to the Athletic Foundation at (704) 687-4950. The Athletic Foundation Staff Director of Athletics .......................................................Mike Hill Executive Director .........................................Michael J. Hummer Assistant Director ........................................Kelly A. Weatherman Director of Athletic Annual Fund ............................... Dan DeVos Assistant Director of Athletic Annual Fund .........Michael Garrett Executive Assistant .......................................Brittany Kicklighter Foundation Intern.......................................................Dan Freeman Gift Analyst ...........................................................Tamara Roland www.charlotte49ers.com www.49erclub.com Page 5 2018 Sponsors Presenting Sponsor Chartwells - A Dvision of Compass Group Accounting & Data Systems Bank of America Mike Babb Beverages Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Printing Curtis1000 and Ron Richards Item Delivery Two Men and A Truck - “Movers Who Care” Storage Nyborg Logistics Individual/Company Cash Sponsors Susan & Richard Abernethy Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Marilyn & Jim Gallagher Scharf Pera Page 6 Great Gold Rush Auction Committees Chair Krista Long Auction Support & Staffing John George Michael Hummer Brittany Kicklighter Allison Roach Kim Whitestone Tom Whitestone Facility, Operations & Table Sales Kelly Weatherman Food Service Donna Collins Karen Giel Jaime Clinton Merchandise Pick-Up Dan Freeman Michael Garrett Auction Decorations Mary Ann O’Connor Page 7 Merchandise Teams & Captains Board of Directors Dennis Champion Joey Cohen John Howard Krista Long, Chair Carol Lowe Karen Reavis Charles Simms Kyle Stillson Charlotte 49ers Mike Hill Judy Rose Grubstakers Celia Laney Martha Price High Five Dale Halton Marilyn Gallagher Lee Ann Miller Karen Reavis MaryEllen Wilkerson Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Michele Williamson Thomas Widdick Page 8 How Does The Silent Auction Operate? In order for you to understand how the Silent Auction works, a step-by- step description is listed below: 1) The Silent Auction will begin at 5:30 pm and continue until approximately 7:45 pm. 2) You will be assigned a paddle number at check-in. 3) Various items or certificates are displayed throughout the food court area. 4) Each item has a number assigned to it and a bid sheet attached. 5) When you are ready to place a bid on an item, write your paddle number and the amount you wish to bid on the item bid sheet. 6) Your bid must be higher than the minimum bid and/or the previous bidder’s amount in the correct increment as displayed on the bid sheet. 7) You may bid as often as you wish until the silent auction is closed by the silent auction moderator. 8) The final highest correct bid at closing is the owner of the item. 9) Items will be identified with a sticker indicating the winning bidder. 10) Merchandise monitors will be stationed throughout the silent auction area to assist you with check-out. 11) Paid invoices must be presented before items can be removed from Halton Arena. 12) Please be sure your paddle number corresponds with the winning bid number on the items you leave with. 13) Silent auction items are not available for delivery. Page 9 Auction Rules 1) Everyone assigned a bidder number is eligible to bid in the silent and live auction. 2) The live auction will begin at approximately 9:00 pm and continue until all items are sold. If you wish to bid on an item in the live auction, raise your bidder paddle. Auction spotters will help locate bids. 3) Remember, all sales are final. No exchanges or refunds except as stated in any written material provided with merchandise sold. The Athletic Foundation can be reached at (704) 687-4950 if you should experience any problem in connection with an item or service you purchase during the auction. In the event of loss, it is unlikely that a duplicate gift certificate can be obtained. 4) All auction items must be removed from Halton Arena the night of the auction at the purchaser’s own risk. The purchaser must arrange pickup of any large item by 11:00 am on Sunday, June 3. The Athletic Foundation will not assume responsibility for any items left after 11:00 am on Sunday, June 3. 5) Unless otherwise stated, all auction items and services must be used within one year after June 2, 2018. Please check your certificates. 6) Item descriptions and/or restrictions on certificates may not be outlined fully in the auction program. Be sure to read the certificates immediately after purchase. 7) Successful bidders who pay more than the item is worth are allowed a charitable tax deduction equal to the difference between the price they pay and the fair market value of the item. Any dollar amount which may be stated by the auctioneer or listed in the auction program as the “value” of an item, service, or vacation being auctioned, has been provided to the Athletic Foundation by the donor and is not warranted by the Athletic Foundation for tax purposes. 8) Payments may be made with cash, checks, American Express, MasterCard or Visa. Checks are to be made payable to the Charlotte 49ers Athletic Foundation. Payment in full is mandatory the night of the Auction. Checkout opens at 9:00pm. Page 10 Charlotte 49ers