AN EVENING HONORING LARRY FITZGERALD AND CELEBRATING BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE VALLEY 2021 YOUTH OF THE YEAR Saturday, May 1, 2021
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LIVE AUCTION PREVIEW: ITEM #1 NEWPORT BEACH GETAWAY ITEM #2 ULTIMATE SPORTS PACKAGE FEATURING SUPERBOWL LVI ITEM #3 PRIVATE PLANE FOR SIX TO NAPA VALLEY ITEM #4 CASA PIAZZA VILLA: A WEEK OF PAMPERING IN LA PUNTA, MANZANILLO, MEXICO ITEM #5 TRAVEL BY PRIVATE JET FOR A WEEK-LONG STAY IN A SPECTACULAR MOUNTAINTOP SKI IN-SKI OUT HOME IN DEER VALLEY, UTAH ITEM #6 2021 CHEVY TAHOE OR EQUIVALENT CHEVY VEHICLE OF CHOICE ITEM #7 AN OLD-WORLD RETREAT IN MAGNIFICENT TUSCANY ITEM #8 EXCLUSIVE DINNER WITH LEGEND LARRY FITZGERALD FEATURING CHEF GIO OSSO AND VIRTÙ
BGCAZ.org/Stars LIVE AUCTION #1
NEWPORT BEACH GETAWAY
Some people go to the beach. But you…you do it up right. You go to THE beach. The classy charm of Newport Beach, California is ready for you and seven guests this season in a luxuriously modern, beautiful four-bedroom, four-bathroom waterfront home. You wanted some relaxation, right? Imagine stepping right outside this incredible home onto the sandy shores of the pristine California coastline to start your day. Imagine that same view ending your day as the sun sets over the gentle waves of the Pacific Ocean. It’s enough to make you wonder why you would ever leave…
This week-long stay on Balboa Island in the perfect waterfront home is exactly what you need after being cooped up this last year. Soak up everything that Newport has to offer by hiking the Crystal Cove State Park and admiring its natural beauty or visiting Newport Bay Nature Preserve. From there, take a jaunt to Balboa Pier and Balboa Village all while enjoying some California cuisine at any of its several famed restaurants.
Take advantage of the prime coastal scenery with sunbathing, snorkeling and watersports, or buy yourself some new beachwear at Fashion Island. Newport’s charming downtown features a wide array of galleries and working art studios to explore and shop.
Just to make sure you get the full “California experience,” we are including a day-long chartered excursion to famous Catalina FEATURING
Island on the 69-foot custom catamaran, the “Royal Buzzard”. ■ Week-long stay in a beautiful four-bedroom, Enjoy whale watching, swimming in the ocean waters all while four-bathroom custom waterfront home enjoying unobstructed views of the Catalina coast. ■ Ten miles of pristine coastline for beach fun ■ Chartered day trip to Catalina Island on the Add in roundtrip airfare for all and this package is the ultimate 69-foot Royal Buzzard catamaran beach getaway! ■ Airfare for eight ■ Use of a five passenger beach car during Advance reservations are required & dates must be your stay mutually convenient.
Thank you, Mr. Buzz Sands. LIVE AUCTION #2
ULTIMATE SPORTS PACKAGE FEATURING SUPER BOWL LVI It’s time. You’ve spent a year watching games from your couch, enjoying the piped-in crowd noise. It’s time to get back in the stadium… to experience the crowd when the momentum of the game shifts and take in the competition as some of the world’s best athletes have at it on the field of battle.
Let’s start with the big one. Super Bowl LVI, February 13, 2022. Two tickets to the world’s biggest game at the incredible SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Begin your trip with first class airfare for two. A 3-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Orange County will be your accommodations as you enjoy everything football has to offer on its biggest stage. But that’s not all for the ultimate sports fan… FEATURING Be part of the excitement at a 2021 Arizona Cardinals home game with four suite tickets in a catered stadium loft including reserved parking and one autographed ■ Two tickets to Superbowl LVI on Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals jersey. Sunday, February 13, 2022
■ First class airfare for two from Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and find out what it’s like to be Phoenix to Los Angeles a big-league hitter. The Arizona Diamondbacks are giving you and 24 of your ■ Three nights at the Hyatt friends a private, 2-hour batting practice experience. Think you could launch one Regency Orange County (February 11-13, 2022) over the center field wall? Guess we are going to find out. ■ Four Arizona Cardinals tickets What’s it like to fly across the ice on blades of metal, only to be thrown into the in a catered stadium loft during the 2021 season and reserved boards by a 6’2” defenseman? Well, ask him. Enjoy two Arizona Coyotes games parking in Team Captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s private suite, followed by a meet-and- ■ One autographed Larry greet with the 2-time All-Star. Fitzgerald Cardinals jersey
Want some hoops? We have that, too. CP3, Book, and the gang will be lacing it ■ Private 2-hour batting practice experience with the Arizona up in front of you and three of your friends at a game during the 2021-2022 Diamondbacks for up to 25 season. They just may be “defending champs” at that point! people (must be 48 inches or taller)
Watching sports is one thing. What about actually “being in the action?” ■ Two Arizona Coyotes games in We’ve got NASCAR for that. You will feel the thrill of being behind the wheel of Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s private suite, followed by a “meet-and- something that can go from 0-60 in 3 seconds. greet” after the game with OEL (NHL protocols pending) And, of course, Phoenix’s signature event and greatest show on grass – The ■ Four l ower-level seats to a Waste Management Phoenix Open. 4 Skybox seats, 16th hole, 2022 event. Phoenix Suns game in the 2021-22 season Game on, folks. Let’s play. ■ Four Waste Management Dates to be mutually agreeable. Phoenix Open 2022 Skybox tickets on the 16th hole
Thank you, Steve and Mary Ortega, Kevin McHolland, Hyatt Regency Orange ■ NASCAR driving experience County, Arizona Cardinals, Cox Business, Arizona Diamondbacks, Oliver including a 5 minute drive in a Ekman-Larsson, Arizona Coyotes, Phoenix Suns, Universal Technical Institute NASCAR racecar and 2 - 3 lap ride-along in a NASCAR and Phoenix Raceway. racecar at Phoenix Raceway LIVE AUCTION #3
PRIVATE PLANE FOR SIX TO NAPA VALLEY
You have seen the commercials. Several happy people boarding a private plane that is going to whisk them away to Napa Valley where they will dine and drink in the ultimate wine lover’s paradise. “It’s the only way to go,” you’ve thought.
You know what? You are right.
You and your five guests will board a private plane to fly you to Napa County Airport, where your Avis full size SUV will be waiting plane side for you to drive the easy 15 minutes to the luxury, boutique Andaz Napa. At the Andaz, you will stay for four nights in a stylish Junior Suite with a deep soaking tub, oversized rainfall shower and separate sitting area.
The Andaz Napa is in the heart of downtown Napa where you can walk to everything, including the famous Oxbow Public Market, the Napa Valley Wine Train, and dozens of wine tasting rooms, art galleries and restaurants.
Speaking of restaurants, after a full day of wine tasting and a quick nap, enjoy an easy walk along the Napa River to your multiple-course dinner at the highly rated Celadon, Angele or Cole’s Chop House.
On the day of your choosing, a private limousine will escort you and your guests through the picturesque beauty of this famed California wine region to four of the area’s premier wineries that you choose to visit. FEATURING
Napa Valley. Private Plane. Boutique Accommodations. Private ■ Round-trip private plane: Phoenix to Napa limousine for a day. Full-sized SUV for your stay. Fine Cuisine. And County Airport Great Wine. ■ 5 days/4 nights Junior Suite accommodations at Andaz Napa Yep. You’re right. “It’s the only way to go! ■ One-day private limousine to four wineries of your choice Travel Sunday-Thursday. Black-out dates will apply. Dates to be ■ Walk to multi-course dinner at Highly Rated mutually agreeable. Celadon, Angele, or Cole’s Chop House ■ Full size SUV Rental for the 5 days that will Thank you, Andaz Napa and Mark Peterson. be waiting as you step off your plane LIVE AUCTION #4
CASA PIAZZA VILLA: A WEEK OF PAMPERING IN LA PUNTA, MANZANILLO, MEXICO
You’ve never experienced Mexico like this! Manzanillo (150 miles south of Puerto Vallarta) is one of Mexico’s top luxury resort destinations. You’ll be spoiled from sunrise to sunset in your luxury villa, located in La Punta, a private, gated community on the Pacific Rivera with 24-hour security.
Your multi-level, 8,000 sq. ft. luxury villa in La Punta, has five master bedrooms, each with a private balcony and air conditioning, 6.5 baths, a heated swimming pool, rooftop palapa with kitchen, wet bar, dining area, and Jacuzzi.
Best of all, you won’t be lifting a finger! Your villa comes with a full-time day staff, including a house manager, personal chef, housekeeper, and houseman to make sure you fully relax and enjoy the stunning views. Your private chef will prepare all of your meals – ones you have selected – crafted to your dietary needs. Enjoy a purified water system throughout the villa.
With everything taken care of for you, your job will be to take advantage of all the activities offered in the area. Golf at one of the three courses nearby, including La Mantarraya Course at Las Hadas. Hit the tennis courts across the street or suit up for a day at the beach. Only a four-minute walk is the private La Escondida Beach Club, with an 800-foot-long beach, a lap pool and gym. There is great snorkeling or sunbathing on the floating pontoon FEATURING just offshore. Surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and charter ■ 7 nights at Casa Piazza in La Punta, a private, fishing boats await as you explore the other beaches in the area. gated community with 24-hour security in Manzanillo, Mexico Your weeklong stay includes $5,000 worth of airfare, it’s time you ■ 8,000 square foot, 5 master bedrooms, treated yourself to the ultimate in vacation luxury. Your staff awaits… 6.5 bath, luxury villa with heated pool and rooftop Jacuzzi Food, beverage and gratuity not included. Dates to be mutually ■ Exclusive access to La Escondida Beach Club agreed upon. Blackout dates: 4 major holiday weeks including ■ Full-time day staff at your service (morning Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Easter. Travel is both in to mid-evening) high & low season and good through May 1, 2022. ■ $5,000 in airfare
Thank you, Mary and Scott Piazza. LIVE AUCTION #5
TRAVEL BY PRIVATE JET FOR A WEEK-LONG STAY IN A SPECTACULAR MOUNTAINTOP SKI IN-SKI OUT HOME IN DEER VALLEY, UTAH
Picture a 12,000 sq. ft. mountain-top private home located in one of the area’s first and most exclusive ski-in/ski-out luxury residential communities and a private jet to take you and 12 of your vacation mates to and from Deer Valley.
It’s the trip that everyone who calls Arizona “home” dreams about. A perfect week-long getaway to the outdoors in the most exclusive of locations. Your private jet will take your party of 13 to stunning Deer Valley, Utah. This very spacious 9-bedroom, 12-bath ski-in/ski-out home is located in Bald Eagle Club community at the world-famous Deer Valley Resort and is perfect for skiers and those who just want to enjoy the spectacular views.
Deer Valley is located in the quaint mountain town of Park City, Utah. In the winter, it is recognized as one of the world’s top skiing meccas. With over 2,000 acres of terrain perfect for skiing, it’s no wonder that it is a world-class ski resort. There are so many activities for all ages. Kids will delight in the children’s center, while adrenaline seekers may prefer snowmobiling or skiing the black diamond runs.
Deer Valley is also perfect for those who prefer the warmer climate. When the snow melts, the greenery comes alive. Hit the trails on a mountain bike to enjoy almost 70 miles of trails, grab your backpack for some seriously beautiful hiking views, or FEATURING ride the scenic chairlift to view the sweeping Wasatch and Uinta ■ Travel from Phoenix to Deer Valley, Utah by Mountains. After that, try your hand at fly-fishing, take a stand- private Legacy jet for up to 13 up paddle boarding class or wind down at one of the nightly ■ Week-long stay in a spectacular 12,000 sq. ft mountain-top home with concerts at Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. nine-bedrooms, 12-baths in Deer Valley, Utah There is no doubt that whatever time of year you choose to visit, you’ll have just what you need to make lasting memories.
Reservations based on availability. Excludes holidays.
Thank you, Jerry Moyes. LIVE AUCTION #6
2021 CHEVY TAHOE OR EQUIVALENT CHEVY VEHICLE OF CHOICE
We’re all ready to hit the road – let’s do it in style. We want to get out to the freedom of the open road. What better way to do that than in a brand new 2021 Chevy Tahoe? Smooth, stylish, and tough enough to handle what comes your way… but safe enough to transport what matters most in your life.
With its striking style, inside and out, enhanced safety and entertainment features, and the perfect mix of upscale comfort and power, it’s easy to understand why the Chevy Tahoe is one of America’s best-selling full-size sports utility vehicles. Check the stats: 5.3L V8 engine, 355 horsepower and 383 pounds of torque.
Need to tow your boat? No problem. Your turn to take the dance team to practice? Not an issue. The Little League squad needs all of its equipment hauled to the next game? Piece of cake. Need those golf clubs at the ready, while still providing luxury transport for that client of yours? You got it. It’s all right here, behind the wheel of your new Chevy Tahoe.
Thank you, Mr. Buzz Sands and Sands Chevrolet.
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■ 2021 Chevy Tahoe or similar vehicle of your choosing LIVE AUCTION #7
AN OLD-WORLD RETREAT IN MAGNIFICENT TUSCANY
Class. Timeless. Beauty. Old world elegance meets new world convenience. That’s what you get when you set foot in Tuscany. Your trip will take you to the stunning surroundings of Montepulciano, Italy. In this quiet town sits a beautiful villa named Podere Concezione. This 200-year-old Tuscan villa has been newly renovated with the modern experiences you have come to expect.
Villa Podere Concezione will be your home away from home for one week. You and seven guests will enjoy the amenities of a modernized three-bedroom, four-bathroom centuries-old house, complete with a separate casita and bath, as you rest from each day of historical sightseeing. Live the life of past Italian kings and queens with the help of a personal chef and housekeeper.
Montepulciano is full of elegant Renaissance palaces, ancient churches, endearing squares and hidden corners, and boasts extensive panoramas of the glorious valley of Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana that surround it. Whether you choose to relax in your FEATURING private villa or venture out, there will never be a question of what ■ One-week stay for up to eight at the beautiful to do while visiting this town. Villa Podere Concezione, Tuscany ■ Historic, fully modernized three-bedroom, To further enhance your trip, your host will arrange a Tuscan four-bathroom private home with separate cooking class at the house. If you prefer, at additional cost, casita and bath venture off on a two-hour trip to Rome to experience a private ■ Breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside tour of the Vatican and its art restoration labs, located below the ■ Private chef and housekeeper Vatican, or walk the gardens that are off limits to the public. You ■ Tuscan cooking class at the Villa also have the opportunity to experience a private Mass with an ■ Exclusive add-on experiences (additional cost) English-speaking Priest. ■ $8,000 in airfare
Your adventure includes $8,000 worth of airfare. Italy has been on your bucket list for a while now… and, it’s time.
Dates to be mutually agreeable. See more at podereconcezione.com.
Thank you, Scaramella Faith Foundation. LIVE AUCTION #8
EXCLUSIVE DINNER WITH LARRY FITZGERALD, FEATURING CHEF GIO OSSO AND VIRTÙ
Life is about creating moments that become memories. It’s about those memories being told over and over again, as you remember the experience you shared. It’s about crafting one-of-a-kind encounters which you replay in your mind years later because the moment was uniquely incredible. It’s time to make a memory.
Larry Fitzgerald, the sure-fire Hall-of-Fame wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals is set to join you and 9 of your friends for an exclusive dinner. This 5-course meal prepared by Chef Gio Osso at the fabulous Virtù restaurant will include wine pairings and a guided conversation with Mr. Fitzgerald. Celebrated as one of the top 20 “Best New Restaurants” in the U.S. by Esquire Magazine immediately upon opening in 2013, as well as nominated by the prestigious James Beard Foundation for “Best New Restaurant” in 2014, Virtù is Chef Gio Osso’s intimate, stylish gathering spot tucked inside Old Town Scottsdale’s charming Bespoke Inn bed and breakfast.
Imagine the life stories that Larry has to tell. Imagine hearing his journey on how he became one of football’s best-ever players. Imagine the conversation about team work, leadership, hard work, craftmanship, and the moments of impact he has to share from years of dedication to the community. Imagine hearing about how the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation came to be. Imagine embracing his stories of business pursuits, golf, and his passion FEATURING for photography. Imagine creating a memory with Larry Fitzgerald, the man himself. ■ Private dinner for 10 with Future Hall of Fame legend, Larry Fitzgerald You normally can’t buy an experience like this. Except for tonight. ■ Your Private dinner for 10 people will include a 5-course meal prepared by James Beard This is your once-in-a-lifetime shot to make a memory that will Award nominated Chef Gio Osso paired with Chef’s choice of wine last far beyond the dinner… far beyond the moment, living in the stories you will tell for years and years to come.
Date and time to be mutually agreed upon.
Thank you, Larry Fitzgerald and Chef Gio Osso.