Concordia University Gala of Stars May 21, 2011
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Concordia University Gala of Stars May 21, 2011 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS #1 - Ocean View Dinner for 50 at Ruby’s Huntington Beach Recapture the flavor of the 40’s with a private party for 50 at this famous Orange County landmark on the Huntington Beach pier. This package includes the use of Ruby’s second floor private Flying Bridge room and a $1,250 food and beverage credit. Guests may order off of the menu, or Ruby’s will prepare a fixed menu. You and your guests will be transported to a time when rich, creamy milkshakes and satisfying burgers were served in a sparkling setting surrounded by soda fountains, formica tables and red vinyl booths. Relive the fun, flavor and food of a time when quality and service were the norm. Bidder is responsible for tax and gratuity; not valid in July or August or on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Certain holiday blackout dates apply. Value is $2,000 for food, beverage and private room. (www.rubys.com) Donor: Ruby’s Restaurant, Doug Cavanaugh #2 - Enjoy Disneyland in Style at Club 33 Your host is treating you to reservations for lunch or dinner and a $250 food credit at Club 33 located within Disneyland, discreetly above the Blue Bayou in New and Orleans Square. This is one of Orange County’s finest five-star restaurants. Your reservation includes four tickets to Disneyland and California Adventure. What a special day this will be! Donor: #3 - A Memorable Visit to Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles Tim and Cindy Newkirk and Howie and Bev Steinbeck are offering a wonderful package for two couples that you won’t soon forget: Two nights in the historic Ernst Family home Country BBQ dinner in the Steinbeck’s home, paired with wines made from fruit grown in Steinbeck Vineyards Four-course wine maker dinner in the Newkirk home, paired with Steinbeck Wines (www.steinbeckwines.com) Daily country breakfast Private vineyard tour in the family’s vintage jeep and an educational experience at The WineYard at Steinbeck Vineyards (www.thewineyard.com) Guided tour of Paso Robles Wine Country (www.pasowine.com), visiting their finest wineries selected according to your personal taste Rest and relaxation in beautiful wine country and great conversation with six-generation Paso Robles pioneers Donor: Tim and Cindy Newkirk and Howie and Bev Steinbeck #4 - Enjoy a Fabulous San Francisco Vacation Two adults (no children, sorry) can enjoy a wonderful week enjoying all the many sights of San Francisco. Your one- bedroom condo is located on the 14th floor with breathtaking views of the City and the Bay Bridge. The condominium is located at 246 2nd Street, in the desirable SOMA (South of Market) district. Situated near the corner of 2nd and Folsom, it is within walking distance to the Financial District, South Beach, and lots of restaurants and shopping. The dates for your 7 days, 6 nights, to be arranged with the owner. Also included in your package are the following great items to enjoy your San Francisco stay: $100 gift card to Morton’s Steakhouse $100 gift card to Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. at Pier 39 Gift card to purchase two City Passes, good for 9 days beginning with the first day of use for these attractions: o Muni & Cable Car 7-Day Passport o California Academy of Sciences o Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise o Aquarium of the Bay o San Francisco Museum of Modern Art o Exploratorium or de Young Museum o And an option to include tickets to tour Alcatraz Donor: Dr. Ron Redmond Craig and Jane Olson Sue Fleischli #5 - Napa Valley Package Two nights in the beautiful Churchill Manor, a meticulously restored 1889 mansion on the National Historic Registry – www.churchillmanor.com o $550 gift certificate for two nights in one of the ten luxuriously appointed guestrooms o Sumptuous full breakfast each day offered in the solarium or on the veranda o Afternoon freshly-baked cookies and refreshments o Napa Valley wines and cheese each evening o Complimentary croquet and tandem bicycles Afternoon on the Napa Valley Wine Train o Champagne gourmet four-course lunch for two o Three-hour ride in elevated style aboard the elegant 1947 glass-topped dining car o View the scenic vineyards from Napa to St. Helena www.winetrain.com Reserve Tour and Tasting at Castello di Amorosa – www.castellodiamorosa.com o A guided tour for two through this authentic, 12th century Tuscan castle-winery run by a fourth generation winemaking family in a tradition of over 120 years. The 121,000 square foot Castello includes 107 unique rooms, 8 levels, 900 feet of caves, drawbridge, moat, chapel, and a wine barrel room with ancient brick Roman cross-vaulted ceilings. Private tasting of six wines, including their reserve wines o Wine tasting paired with their handmade Belgian chocolates Take time to enjoy these many unique sites on your own in Napa during your stay: o Anette’s Chocolate Factory with tastings daily o Napa Walking Tour to experience Napa’s amazing history and architecture o Napa General Store, enjoying dining on the deck overlooking the river o Wine country trail rides o And a host of wineries in the beautiful Napa Valley Donor: Roger and Carol Burtner #6 - Hire Concordia’s Men’s Basketball Team This four-time Golden State Athletic Conference champion team, led by Coach Ken Ammann, is at your service for four hours (date and time to be mutually agreed upon). Here are some suggestions: Provide waiter service at a party Be the clean-up crew in your backyard Stock shelves or reorganize Provide coaching tips for your son’s team Other? Donor: Concordia Men’s Basketball Team #7 - A Fabulous Party at the Beachcomber Invite a group of friends and enjoy a decadent meal at the Beachcomber at Crystal Cove with your gift cards valued at $1,200. Located in the heart of the legendary Crystal Cove State Park Historical District, the Beachcomber Café is literally steps from where the Pacific Ocean’s surf magnificently collides with the Newport Coast sand, creating a relaxing festive atmosphere that perfectly exemplifies what living in Southern California is all about. You can enjoy a magnificent breakfast, indulge in an afternoon lunch or partake in a memorable dinner (www.thebeachcombercafe.com). Your package also includes a limousine that will accommodate 12 people and is yours for four hours. Donor: The Beachcomber, Doug Cavanaugh Friends of Concordia #8 - Bon Appetit Will Cater Your Party Entertain up to 40 guests in your home with an elegant dinner prepared and served by the outstanding chefs and staff of Bon Appetit. Your evening includes butlered hors d’oeuvres with four different selections, buffet line with two entrees, starch, vegetable, salad and dinner rolls, two dessert selections and soft drinks (alcohol not included). Impress your guests without all the work! Donor: Bon Appetit, Michael Venckus #9 - Enjoy a Day at the Races for Four Paul and Cathy Schroeder will be your wonderful hosts at one of the Southern California racetracks. This fun outing will include lunch, a behind-the- scenes tour of the horse stables and an opportunity to discuss the day’s races with the trainer for Schroeder Farms. Date to be arranged. Donor: Paul and Cathy Schroeder #10 - Enjoy Concerts on the Green with President Kurt and Val Krueger Twenty people can enjoy reserved seating at the outdoor summer Concert on the Green on Sunday, July 10, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and enjoy the beautiful music of the Concordia Concert on the Green Wind Orchestra, directed by music professor Dr. Jeff Held. Following the concert, you will enjoy a delicious dinner and great fun at the Krueger home, located within walking distance from the campus. What a fabulous Sunday this will be! Donor: Dr. Kurt and Val Krueger #11 - For NASCAR Fans—FROM LUCAS OIL Four racecar fans will enjoy these fabulous packages: Kobalt Tools 500 Weekend at the Phoenix International Raceway o Four tickets in a suite for each of the following events: o Friday, Nov. 11—Nascar Sprint Cup Series, Nascar Nationwide Series and Nascar K&N Pro Series-West practice day o Saturday, Nov. 12—All Nascar Series Qualifying, WYPALL 200, Nascar Nationwide Series Race, and Nascar K&N Pro Series West Race o Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3:00 p.m.—Kobalt Tools 500, Nascar Spring Cup Series Race, the next-to- the-last race in the “Chase for the Sprint Cup.” o Access to the Octane, the raceway’s exclusive luxury lounge with its VIP treatment—high- end dining options or gaze at mountain sunsets from the private veranda, designed to exceed all of our expectations and to keep you right in the action. www.phoenixraceway.com Nascar Kobalt Tools 400 race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway o Four tickets in the Toyota Suite on Sunday, March 11, 2012 www.lvms.com Donor: Lucas Oil, Tom Fredrickson #12 - Dinner and Christmas Boat Parade in Huntington Harbor On Sunday evening, December 11, 2011, twelve people can enjoy a fabulous Christmas season evening enjoying the annual Huntington Harbor Boat Parade. The Anderson’s beautiful home in the exclusive Coral Kay community in Huntington Harbor has an unbelievable backyard harbor view. Your evening includes dinner and wine selections. Donor: Roger and Lora Anderson #13 - Welcome to New York!! Do you have a special anniversary? A special birthday? Or just want to get away for a spectacular vacation? This is for you! American Airlines round trip coach class service for two Three-night stay at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, the most sought-after lifestyle destination in the world, overlooking picturesque Central Park and fashionable Fifth Avenue.