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CATHOLIC RENEWAL In Association with The Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese of

LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION ITEMS September 12, 2016 .

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

Nicholas D. Lowry is President and Principal Auctioneer of Swann Auction Galleries in , 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) DELUXE 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, , 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

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

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ONLINE PLATFORM COURTESY OF TigerGroup Friar’s Head Golf Package

Golf at Friar’s Head - 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 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, . Opened 39 years ago in 1977, the course was designed by 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 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 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 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 Golf Club Package

Golf at 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 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. Caddie fees are included.

Minimum Bid: $3,000

www.rcc1890.com New York Rangers Tickets

Attend a New York Rangers Game with access to Delta Sky Club November 27, 2016 New York, NY

Donated by Rosanne Matzat, Mark Indelicato and Mark Power, Hahn & Hessen

You and three guests will attend a New York Rangers Hockey Game in Madison Square Garden on November 27, 2016. The seats are located in Section 2, only five rows behind the goal and you will have access to the Delta Sky Club. 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: $1,750 http://rangers.nhl.com/ Bayonne Golf Club Package

Golf at Bayonne Golf Club Play Monday-Thursday Bayonne, NJ

Donated by Richard NeJame, Oppenheimer & Co.

An accompanied threesome will play golf and enjoy dinner at Bayonne National Golf Club, which has been called the “most audacious golf course in the world” by Sports Illustrated. Located across the Hudson River from Manhattan, the Bayonne Golf Club is home to a water- front golf course that is unlike anything this side of the Atlantic. Designed to rival the look and feel of the legendary links courses of Scotland and Ireland, this awe-inspiring course is the centerpiece of an exclusive club that has garnered countless accolades. Caddie fees Included.

Minimum Bid: $3,000 http://www.bayonnegolfclub.com Package

Golf at Baltusrol Golf Club Play Monday-Thursday Springfield, New Jersey

Donated by Joseph M. Donegan, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP

Golf at its finest 18 holes for an accompanied threesome at the prestigious, pri- vate Baltusrol Golf Club, followed by lunch at the club. Caddie fees are included. Sitting at the base of the Baltusrol Mountains, and with a rich heritage dating back to 1895, Baltusrol Golf Club is considered one of the country’s premier private golf clubs. Its two championship courses have played distinguished roles on the national golf stage since their creation. Together, the two courses have hosted 16 national championships, including seven U.S. Opens and one PGA Championship.

Minimum Bid: $3,000 http://www.baltusrol.org Jets v. The Bills

40 Yard Line with Club Privileges January 1, 2017 Giants Stadium, New Jersey

Donated by Timothy Graulich, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Watch the Jets and Bills slug it out on January 1, 2017 on the 40 yard line with access to the Coach’s Club (all you can eat, coach’s post-game interview, etc.). Last year, this was the game that decided the playoffs for the Jets.

Minimum Bid: $2,500

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2. Click on “Catholic Renewal Auction”

3. Click the ‘Register to Bid” link and complete the registration form. Your bidder number will be emailed to you for use at this auc- tion. You must provide a credit card, which will be authorized for $1 to confirm your identity. Your card will not be charged unless you are a winning bidder.

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6. Credit Cards on file will be charged at the end of the auction if you are the winning bidder.

The auction closes at 5:00 p.m. EDT on September 13, 2016 If you have any questions during the bidding process, please contact Raspina Jannesar at Tiger Group by phone at 800-758-TIGER ext. 8960 or by email at [email protected]

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