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Catholic Renewal Live and Online Auction Items CATHOLIC RENEWAL In Association with The Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese of New York LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION ITEMS September 12, 2016 . LIVE AUCTION ITEMS Nicholas D. Lowry is President and Principal Auctioneer of Swann Auction Galleries in New York City, and Director of the auction house’s Vintage Posters Department. Born into a family of antiquarian book dealers, he was raised and edu- cated in New York, and graduated from Cornell University. As one of the world’s foremost authorities on vintage posters, Lowry has spent nearly 20 years serving as poster appraiser on the PBS show Antiques Roadshow. He currently sits on the Board of Trustees of the Smithsonian Archives of Ameri- can Art, and is Chairman of the Curatorial Committee of the National Arts Club. Lowry is actively involved with many worthy causes, and presides over as many as 20 charity auc- tions a year. ESCAPE TO ROME! Explore Italy’s metropolitan capital, steeped in romance, history and tradition. Enjoy a first-class trip to the home of some of the world’s most visited sites, including the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Delve into world-class cuisine, art and architec- ture in this Auction Package which includes: • Round trip, first class airfare for two from New York/JFK to Rome, courtesy of American Airlines • First class accommodations for three (3) nights courtesy of The Waldorf Astoria Rome Cavalieri, a luxury resort with panoramic views of Rome perched atop 15 acres of private Mediterranean gardens • Two tickets to the Wednesday Papal Audience (subject to travel schedule) SCOTLAND DELUXE GOLF TRIP For the serious golfers looking for a truly unique experience in the Highlands of Scotland. This Auction package includes: • Six rounds of championship golf for four, including North Berwick, Muirfield, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and the Old Course St. Andrews and Choice of the New or Jubilee Course St. Andrews • Four nights deluxe accommodations, including one night at the Marine Hotel, North Berwick, and three nights at the Old Course Hotel, St. Andrews • Four round-trip, coach tickets on Delta Airlines plus mini coach Transport for the duration of the tour, including all motoring expenses • Handicap GHIN cards are required for access to the course. Reservations need to be made by September 30, 2016 Sponsored by: Ted Stenger, AlixPartners ULTIMATE BUCK FAN EXPERIENCE! Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime fan experience. This Auction Package includes: • Round trip transportation on the Milwaukee Bucks private jet from New York to Milwaukee • A meet and greet with players in Bucks locker room prior to a game • Four seats behind the Bucks bench for a home game on a mutually agreeable date during the 2016–2017 season Sponsored by: Marc Lasry ONLINE AUCTION ITEMS INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK COVER ONLINE PLATFORM COURTESY OF TigerGroup Friar’s Head Golf Package Golf at Friar’s Head Golf Club - Experience Golf at its Finest Play Monday-Thursday Baiting Hollow, NY Donated by William “Tuck” Hardie, Houlihan Lokey Financial Restructuring Group A foursome will enjoy golf at the stunning Friar’s Head Golf Club, followed by lunch at the club. Caddie fees are included. Known for its beauty and natural undulations, this Top 20 course will provide memories for a lifetime. Friar’s Head was designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and is ranked 23rd on Golf Di- gest’s America’s 100 Great Golf Courses. Minimum Bid: $3,000 http://www.friarshead.org Shoal Creek Golf Package Golf at Shoal Creek Club Play Monday-Thursday Shoal Creek, AL Donated by Pat Nash, Kirkland & Ellis An accompanied threesome will enjoy two rounds of golf and a night in the cabins and dinner at Shoal Creek Golf Club located in Shoal Creek, Alabama. Opened 39 years ago in 1977, the course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and was an instant classic—drawing the PGA Championship just seven years later. Shoal Creek remains one of America’s best courses. Shoal Creek is consistently listed as one of America’s top courses, most recently being ranked #50 in Golf Digest and #70 in Golf Week. Caddie fees are included. Minimum Bid: $3,000 http://www.shoalcreekclub.com University of Alabama Football Tickets Attend a home Alabama Football Game Texas A&M - October 22, 2016 Tuscaloosa, AL Donated by John & Deirdre McGuinness You and three guests will attend a pre game reception at the President’s mansion (buffet & beverages) followed by the University of Alabama Crimson Tide Football Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, one of the top football facilities in the nation and one of the nation’s largest on-campus football stadiums. Alabama football boasts a rich tradition that dates back for more than a century. The win- ningest program in Southeastern Conference (SEC) annals, Alabama has won 24 SEC championships and 15 national championships in its storied history. In 2015, the Crimson Tide went 14-1 en route to capturing Alabama’s 16th national title in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Minimum Bid: $7,500 https://www.ua.edu Metedeconk National Golf Club Package Golf at Metedeconk National Golf Club Play Monday-Thursday Jackson, New Jersey Donated by Gary L. Lembo, Tennenbaum Capital Partners Nestled in the upper region of the New Jersey Pinelands, Metedeconk sits atop one of the highest spots in central New Jersey. This Robert Trent Jones 27-hole masterpiece of tree-lined fairways, well-placed bunkers and subtly contoured greens was created as a golfing oasis to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Located just one hour from New York City, your accompanied threesome will be treated to dinner and 18 holes of golf. Caddie fees are included. Minimum Bid: $3,000 www.metedeconk.org New York Rangers Tickets/Box Attend a New York Rangers Game in the Deloitte Box Date TBD New York, NY Donated by Sean Cunningham, Deloitte CRG You and three guests will attend a New York Rangers Hockey Game in Madison Square Garden in the Deloitte Private Box, food and drink included, date TBD. The Rangers were the first NHL franchise in the United States to win the Stanley Cup . For 89 seasons, the New York Rangers have entertained fans with some of the most memorable moments in New York sporting history. Playing at the World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden, the Rangers have built a storied reputation on pride, passion and tradition. Minimum Bid: $1,500 http://rangers.nhl.com Winged Foot Golf Club Package Golf at Winged Foot Golf Club Play Monday-Thursday Mamaroneck, NY Donated by John Lucas, Former President, CIT Commercial Services An accompanied threesome will enjoy golf and lunch at one of the most re- nowned golf venues in the world – Winged Foot Golf Club. Winged Foot, a leg- endary facility, has hosted some of the most famous tournaments in golf history, and will once again play host to the U.S. Open Championship in 2020. Caddie fees are included. Minimum Bid: $3,000 www.wfgc.org Tiro A Segno Dinner Dinner at Tiro A Segno (Italian Rifle Club) Dine Monday-Thursday New York, NY Donated by Bob Frezza, Deloitte CRG You and seven guests will enjoy dinner at private club Tiro A Segno, the oldest and most admired club of Italian heritage in the United States. The magnificent clubhouse in Greenwich Village – its home since 1924 – is carved out of three adjoining brownstones on MacDougal Street. The Tiro, as the members often refer fondly to their club, is also the nation’s first chartered Italian organization. When you walk through the door under the maroon canopy at number 77, you enter a different world, where you feel like royalty, and where one can always overhear Italian spoken in greetings and stories. Beverages will be capped at $400.00 Minimum Bid: $2,000 http://www.tiroasegno.net Chicago Golf Club Package Golf at Chicago Golf Club Play Monday-Thursday Wheaton, IL Donated by Pat Nash, Kirkland & Ellis An accompanied twosome joins Pat Nash and the member host at the private Chicago Golf Club located in Wheaton, Illinois. This famous course holds multiple titles, including the oldest 18-hole course in the United States, the first to feature an out-of-bounds rule, the first to have a “caddy shack,” and the first member of the USGA. The course also features various memorabilia, including the original documents of the USGA and is ranked as the fifth most exclusive club in the world. Caddie fees are included. Minimum Bid: $3,000 Notre Dame Football Tickets Attend a home Notre Dame Game Weekend, TBD South Bend, IN Donated by Pat Nash, Kirkland & Ellis You and three guests will attend a Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Game at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana with date and seats TBD. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represents the University of Notre Dame. One of the most iconic and successful programs in college sports, the Fighting Irish hold the highest winning percentage among college football programs and has 13 national championships recognized by the NCAA, second out of all FBS schools in the NCAA era. Minimum Bid: $5,000 https://www.nd.edu Ridgewood Country Club Golf Package Golf at Ridgewood Country Club Play Monday-Thursday Paramus, NJ Donated by John Esposito, BRG Capstone An accompanied threesome will enjoy golf and dinner at Ridgewood Country Club, a twenty-seven-hole private golf course and clubhouse constructed in Para- mus, New Jersey. The golf course was opened in 1890. The current course was redesigned by noted architect A.W. Tillinghast in 1929, and it is one of the most highly regarded golf courses in the country.
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