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Page 1 2016 AMHS DREAM Dinner and Auction Note from AMHS President My parents attended many Catholic school auctions over the years, with all four of their children attending Catholic middle school (Cataldo) and high school (Gonzaga Preparatory) in Spokane. As a child, I remember eagerly awaiting their return from an auction evening with the hope they would bring home something exciting or unique. More often than not my parents came home “empty handed” save for the year they surprised all of us (including themselves) by bidding on and winning an adorable Westie Terrier puppy. Regardless of their purchases, after every Cataldo or Gonzaga Prep auction my parents would reflect on how blessed they were to send their children to Catholic schools. On these evenings the community came together with the work of countless volunteers and generous patrons to support the students and programs of our schools. The energy and love displayed at the auctions reminded my parents why they sacrificed to provide the four of us with the gift of a Catholic education. On behalf of the AMHS faculty and staff I want to thank you for attending our Dream Auction. Tonight we come together as a community to celebrate, have fun, and support our students and their academic and co-curricular programs. Your generous contributions can turn our dreams into reality. The proceeds from this event will not only provide AMHS with needed resources, but will make the gift of a Catholic education possible for dozens of families. Peace, Steve Schmutz President, AMHS Saturday, December 3, 2016 Page 2 2016 AMHS DREAM Dinner and Auction Note from DREAM Auction Chairs DREAM - Daring to Reach Excellence at Archbishop Murphy Dear DREAM Auction Guests, It is our pleasure to welcome you to the December 2016 Archbishop Murphy High School DREAM Auction! We are excited to host this event at the Future of Flight, and we are honored you have chosen to join us. We hope that you will enjoy the annual celebration of our AMHS successes and of our community that makes this all possible. We truly enjoyed planning each and every detail of tonight’s event and working with our entire team to bring the DREAM Auction to you all. We are excited about hosting this event at a venue that shares a passion for science, technology engineering and math (STEM). Also, we are very grateful to all the parents, AMHS teachers and staff, students and alumni who helped bring the DREAM Auction here to this exciting venue. We appreciate all of those who contributed their time, ideas and talents to make this evening successful. Without you all, this evening would not be possible. You are an amazing group of people! Equally important, we ask you to recognize the business sponsors and individual donors who have so graciously and generously contributed to this year’s gala. We are extremely fortunate to have their support and ask that you support them in the future. As in previous years, we hope this evening gives you an opportunity to meet new people, enjoy the company of friends and join the effort to financially support our successful and ever-growing community. If you want to join the fun of planning and creating this event in the future, please let us know. We are very thankful for the generosity of the entire AMHS community. Your support tonight will provide the financial resources needed to continue and develop all of the programs offered at AMHS. Saturday, December 3, 2016 Page 3 2016 AMHS DREAM Dinner and Auction On behalf of the Auction Committee, thank you for your attendance and generous support of the DREAM, Daring to Reach Excellence at Archbishop Murphy. Gratefully, Deborah Hagge Rae Ann Henderson Michelle Smith Auction Co-Chairs Saturday, December 3, 2016 Page 4 2016 AMHS DREAM Dinner and Auction Table of Contents Page Note from AMHS President, Steve Schmutz 1 Note from the DREAM Auction Chairs 2 Schedule of Events 5 General Auction Rules 6 Express Pay Check-in / Check-out 8 Meet The Auctioneer 9 Games 10 Heads or Tails Game Wine Pull One and Done Game Silent Auctions Silent 1 WHITE 11 Silent 2 TEAL 13 Silent 3 SILVER 15 Bid-O-Gram 17 Raise Your Paddle 23 Dessert Dash 25 LIVE Auction Items 27 Fund-A-Need 33 Thank You Previous Auction Chairs 49 Auction Sponsors 50 Auction Volunteers 51 Auction Donors 53 Saturday, December 3, 2016 Page 5 2016 AMHS DREAM Dinner and Auction Schedule of Events 6:00 PM Doors Open Games Begin (pg 10 for details) Silent Auction and Dessert Viewing Begins No-Host Bars Open 7:00 PM Silent Section 1 WHITE Closes 7:20 PM Silent Section 2 TEAL Closes 7:50 PM Silent Section 3 SILVER Closes 7:55 PM Welcome Steve Schmutz, AMHS President Blessing Father Sylvester Ryan Honoring our Founders Award Recipients Heads or Tails Game Ends 8:15 PM Live Auction Begins Dessert Dash Bid Sheets collected after Live 6 Raise Your Paddle for Thai Cooking Class Fund-A-Need after Live 10 Alex Crane, AMHS Principal Dessert Dash after Fund-A-Need Raise Your Paddle for AMHS Reserved Parking Bid-O-Gram closes after Live 18 Check-out is open after Live 19 Saturday, December 3, 2016 Page 6 2016 AMHS DREAM Dinner and Auction General Auction Rules All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds on items except where specified. A written or oral bid constitutes a legal contract to buy. WARRANTIES: AMHS has attempted to catalog and describe all auction items correctly. Property is sold “as is” and AMHS neither warrants nor represents, and in no way shall be responsible for, the correctness of description, authenticity, genuine authorship, provenance or condition of the property. No statement contained in this catalog or made orally at the auction or elsewhere shall be deemed to be such a warranty, representation or assumption of liability. RESERVATIONS: All trips, services, dinners, etc., must be mutually arranged with the donor unless otherwise specified. They must be used within one year of this auction unless otherwise specified. Please respect all restrictions set by the donors. Certificates, vouchers and corresponding materials should be read carefully. CHARITABLE DONATIONS: The amount of any contribution that is tax deductible is limited to the excess of any money over the value of the goods or services provided. The values given are estimations by the donor and do not necessarily reflect the fair market value of the item at the time of sale. Please consult your tax advisor for deductibility to you. SILENT AUCTION: To bid on Silent Auction items, legibly write your bidder number next to the preprinted bid amount of your choice. Bids must be made in the specified increments on the form. Saturday, December 3, 2016 Page 7 2016 AMHS DREAM Dinner and Auction General Auction Rules - Continued To “Guarantee Bid” an item, write your bidder number and sign on the line. As closing time approaches, bidders must step back after making an entry to allow free access to other bidders. Bidders must abide by the decision of the auction officials. LIVE AUCTION: You may preview Live Auction items from 6:00pm to 8:30pm in the lower level of the Future of Flight Museum. To bid on an item, hold up your assigned bidder number toward the auctioneer. The winning bidder will be asked to sign a verification slip. The Live Auction will continue until all items are sold. CHECK OUT: Check out is located in the upper level where you registered. Auction items must be paid for in full the evening of the auction. For your convenience, we accept checks, VISA, Master Card, Discover or American Express. Items can only be removed by exhibiting a PAID receipt from the cashier. If you are unable to take your item with you the evening of the auction, contact AMHS at 425-385-3405 or email [email protected] to arrange a pick up time. ALCOHOL SERVED/TAXI PROVIDED: Recognizing that alcohol will be consumed during this event, the auction committee will arrange to provide free taxi service for anyone requesting it. DISCLAIMER: Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy High School reserves the right to add and/or withdraw any items from sale at any time prior to the call for bids. Saturday, December 3, 2016 Page 8 2016 AMHS DREAM Dinner and Auction Express Pay Check-in / Check-out Check out is located near the entrance. Check out will open after Live Item #19, but guests are encouraged to wait until the end of the Live Auction before checking out. Live Auction items will be available at the conclusion of the Live Auction. For your convenience, and for quicker service, please register for Express Check Out. This will allow you to move more quickly through the check-out process at the end of the evening. By participating in Express Check Out you will save time. Express Check Out lines are faster and easier. Here’s how it works: At registration you will be offered the opportunity to Express Check. Simply present your credit card for swiping, and we will retain your information until you check out. Your credit card will not be charged until you check out. We also accept personal or business checks. At the end of the evening, just pick up your receipt in the designated Express Check line. Present your receipt at Safe-Keeping and we will retrieve all of your purchased items and certificates for you. If you do not make any purchases, your credit card will not be charged and your account information will be deleted.