Annual Dinner Auction SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH Kniatg the HT AUCTION RULES MASTERS
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ST. FRANCIS BORGIA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL presents KNIatG the HT MASTERS 2019 Annual Dinner Auction SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH KNIatG the HT AUCTION RULES MASTERS LIVE AUCTION 1. The Live Auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the gym and will continue until all items are sold. 2. Please use your bid cards. Raise your bidding number high to attract the attention of the spotters and auctioneers. 3. Title to the item and/or services will pass to the highest bidder who then assumes the full risk and responsibility for the item. Bids must be made quickly as the Auction will be fast paced. The high bidder will be acknowledged by the auctioneer. The auctioneer reserves the right to announce conditions of a sale at any time. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer will have sole and final discretion in these matters. 4. If the auctioneer determines that an opening bid, or any subsequent bid, is not commensurate with the value of the items offered, he may reject the bid and withdraw the item for sale, and, if having acknowledged an opening bid, he decides that an advance thereafter is not a sufficient amount, he may reject the advance. The auctioneer retains the right to add or delete any item. 5. Cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, AmEx and Discover are accepted. Payment in full must be made tonight, February 16, 2019. 6. The winning bidder will be notified via GiveSmart - present your smart device or ask attendant for assistance of claiming auction item. 7. Please make sure you pick up a certificate for any item or service not physically present. Certificates are available for pick-up in the main lobby. 8. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds. 9. All items must be removed no later than 10 a.m. Sunday, February 17, 2019. Buyers must make their own arrangements for pick up of items. VACATION HOUSE RULES Vacation house occupancy is not negotiable unless stated otherwise, and must be used within one year of the Auction unless stated otherwise. No house parties of any kind are permitted, and no pets are allowed. Please note individual restrictions. Adult supervision mandatory. GIFT CERTIFICATES All gift certificates for items, services, vacation homes, and dinners will expire one year from the date of this auction unless specifically stated otherwise. SILENT AUCTION 1. All items in the silent auction are numbered and have an item sheet. All silent auction items are bid on via the mobile bidding platform Give Smart. Please see an attendant if you need assistance finding an item on display or on your smart device. 2. Each item has a minimum bid amount and must increase by the amount indicated on each item. The highest bidder will win the item. 3. All Silent Auction sections will open at 5:00 p.m. and remain open until 9:45. p.m. You are encouraged to bid on items throughout the entire evening until the Silent Auction closes. 4. You will be notfied via Give Smart if you are the winner bidder. If assisatnce is needed, please see Auction Attendant. 5. The items should be paid for at the bank unless you have signed up for our Express Pay option in advance. Payment in the bank must be made by cash, check, or credit card. The items may be collected only upon proof of paid purchase. Payments tonight are mandatory. 6. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds. TAX TALK SFBRHS is required to advise you that effective January 1,1994, the IRS issued regulations concerning certain charitable contributions. These changes involve the substantiation of both donations to the Auction and purchases at the Auction. This information is provided to assist you in your tax planning. As with any tax or financial matter, we strongly recommend that you consult your regular tax advisor. Tickets to the SFBRHS Dinner Auction are NOT tax deductible. The $10,000 Raffle Tickets are NOT tax deductible. The Tuition Raffle Tickets are NOT tax deductible. The tax deductible amount of purchase Auction items is the difference between the price paid at the Auction and the fair market value of the goods and/or service provided. A good-faith estimate of the item’s fair market value will be listed on the bid sheet. It may be difficult to establish the fair market value of one-of-a-kind items, such as works of art, autographed sports memorabilia or similarly unique items. In these cases, as with any tax situation, the establishment of fair market value for tax purposes should be done in consultation with your tax advisor. RAFFLE WITHHOLDING You may be required to withhold 25% of gambling winnings for federal income tax. This is referred to as regular gambling withholding and applies to winnings for more than $5000. As with any tax or financial matter, we strongly recommend that you consult your regular tax advisor regarding current laws. CHANTELL (MARQUART) ‘93 & KEN UNNERSTALL ‘90 2019 AUCTION CHAIRS CHRISTINE (GROEPER) ‘97 & CHAD SKORNIA ‘96 2020 AUCTION CHAIRS REVEREND KEVIN SCHMITTGENS PRESIDENT PAM (RUETHER) THOLEN ‘02 PRINCIPAL TODD DEMPSEY VICE PRINCIPAL CHRIS ARAND ATHLETIC & ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR BRIDGET (SCHULTE) CALLAHAN ‘92 DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT DONNA GRAHL DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING & ALUMNI RELATIONS MOIRA (HUBER) VOSSBRINK ‘80 DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & ADMISSIONS ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE DINNER AUCTION PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS IN NEED. KNIatG the HT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MASTERS THE FRONT NINE THE BACK NINE 5 PM 9:05 PM DOORS OPEN Tuition Raffle, Cardinals Raffle Bar Opens Silent Auction Opens 9:15 PM - 9:35 PM Fantasy Auction Set D UPPER LEVELS Silent Auction 9:35 PM Games Carrie Underwood Raffle Ladies Bling Raffle FLOOR LEVEL Raffle Tickets 9:45 PM Games Silent Auction Closes LOBBY 9:50 PM Express Pay & Bid Numbers Bank Opens Check-In 6 PM - 7 PM Dinner Buffet Served 7 PM Pick of the Auction Drawing Distinguished Knight Award 7:30 PM Live Auction Begins 7:45 PM - 8:05 PM Fantasy Auction Set A 8:15 PM - 8:35 PM Fantasy Auction Set B 8:45 PM - 9:05 PM Fantasy Auction Set C Ladies and Gentleman Next up on the tee…… A Knight at The Masters!! It’s that special time of year again and we are ready for you to join us for a storied 2019 annual St. Francis Borgia Regional High School Dinner Auction. Staff, parents, alumni, and students realize SFBRHS is a remarkable place. The commitment to Catholic education is the foundation for success amongst our students. The annual dinner auction truly captures and embodies Borgia tradition and pride. Your Knight at the Masters ticket is an opportunity to continue the Borgia legacy with your financial support. Many talented people have put forth a tremendous amount of effort to get the clubhouse, fairways, and greens ready for tonight!! Please take a moment to acknowledge the committee chairs listed in this publication. The committees are staffed by a team of dedicated people who make sure this event is successful. A special thanks to Doug Weber and Andy Unerstall who have transformed the gym into Augusta National Clubhouse. Thanks to Michelle Hoerstkamp for printing the beautiful views out the windows! Many thanks to Bill and Lauren Fogarty for bringing all the sights and sounds for tonight’s event. We are especially grateful for all the donors who have provided unique items and wonderful experiences, for without them this event would not be possible. The entire Advancement Office takes center stage this time of year with their commitment to this event. A special thanks to Bridget Callahan, Donna Grahl, and Moira Vossbrink. We’d also like to thank last year’s chairs, Tim and Jill Poepsel, for letting us caddy for them last year. Let’s go get some Birdies!!! Ken ’90 & Chantell (Marquart) ’93 Unnerstall, Chairs Parents of Sydney ’18 & Zach ‘20 Chad ’96 & Christine (Groeper) ’97 Skornia Parents of Courtney ’21 and Connor ‘22 KNIatG the HT EXPRESS PAY MASTERS Sign up BEFORE 6:00 p.m. for Express Pay and avoid checkout! If you already turned in an Express Pay form with your reservation, then you are all set! • Express Pay allows your evening’s purchases to be automatically charged to your AmEx, Mastercard, Visa, or Discover account. • Anyone who has signed up for Express Pay does NOT need to go to the Bank to checkout. • No paper receipts will be given out at the Auction. You may request a paper, email, or text receipt by going to the Bank in the S.T.E.M. Lab, Classroom #214. A statement showing all purchases and total amount charged to your credit card will be mailed to you. KNIatG the HT BANKING MASTERS The Bank opens at 9:50 p.m. and is located on the second floor in the S.T.E.M. Lab, Classroom #214. • Present the bankers with your name or bid number and they will pull up your account to check you out! • We will accept cash, personal checks, and credit cards for payment. • All Gift Certificates are to be picked up in the Main Lobby. All items that you were the winning bidder on will be displayed on your smartphone or device. You may also request an email, text, or paper receipt from the Bank if you desire. KNIatG the HT EVENT LEADERBOARD MASTERS Chairpersons 2019 Chantell (Marquart) ‘93 and Kenneth Unnerstall ‘90 Chairpersons 2020 Christine (Groeper) ‘97 and Chad Skornia ‘96 Masters of Ceremony George Meyer ‘82 and Tim Brinker Auctioneers Andy Knight and Harry Engelhart Bank & Express Pay Kim and Mike Farmer, and Tonya and Jason Fischer Bar Managers Ann and Jerry West Borgia LTD Sheila (Gildehaus) Kleekamp ‘81 Cataloging Teresa Halsted, Ginny Rudloff, and Julie (Marquart) Straatmann ‘88 Caterer Lori Johnson and The Borgia Chefs Scene Designers Andy Unerstall and Doug Weber ‘85 Centerpieces Doug Weber ‘85 Dining Room Set-Up