Japanese American National Museum 2012 Silent Auction Catalog As of 5/1/12 Japanese American National Museum Silent Auction Rules and Reminders Please be sure to get your Silent Auction Bid Number from the Registration Table. Silent Auction Rules Items and packages in this Silent Auction Catalog are subject to change. Images are provided as a courtesy to our guests only and are not necessarily an accurate depiction of the quality of a given item. The National Museum does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of any description. Unless otherwise stated, all items and services are valid within one year from May 5, 2013. All services must be redeemed by the listed expiration date. The National Museum and the donor cannot extend the expiration date of any service. Read all auction package descriptions carefully as they list specific restrictions. Please be aware. If you would like to extend your stay, you must coordinate with the donor directly. Auction Coordinators do not make travel arrangements. All items are sold “as is”, are subject to availability, and have no cash redemption value. The National Museum is grateful to our donors, but is unable to endorse any product or service. The stated value of auction goods and services are good-faith estimates only and are not warranted for tax purposes. Please contact your tax advisor regarding the tax deductibility of purchases and contributions. Any amount over the stated market value of an item may be tax deductible. The National Museum is not responsible for lost or stolen certificates/vouchers. The National Museum assumes no responsibility should any of the donating establishments be unable to fulfill gift certificates. All sales are final. There are no exchanges, transfers, or refunds from the National Museum or the donor. How to Participate in the Silent Auction The silent auction will begin promptly at 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Guests are assigned a Bid Number to use during the silent auction. Your Bid Number will be given to you at the Registration Table. A Bid Sheet is displayed with each auction package and includes the package title, value, minimum opening bid amount, and bid increment. You may bid on as many items as you wish. To bid on a package, simply write your Bid Number, Name and Bid Amount on the appropriate Bid Sheet. Each Bid Sheet lists a Bid Increment, which is the minimum value by which the existing bid must be increased in order to constitute a higher value bid. All bids must be in even dollar amounts. Bids below opening minimum bids will be increased appropriately. The auction will begin closing at approximately 6:30 p.m. Serious bidders should stand next to auction bid sheets until an Auction Coordinator picks up the bid sheet. Not all bid sheets are picked up at the EXACT closing time. An Auction Official will certify the closing bids, and the highest valid bid will be declared the winner. In the event of a contested item, the last two individuals appearing on the bid sheet will participate in a sealed “bid off.” This “bid off” will be in written form and be administered by an Auction Official. Winners will be notified at their tables throughout the evening. Payment & Pick Up Auction Coordinators will bring invoices to the winning bidders at their tables. State and local retail sales tax will be included in the final bid amount. Any other applicable taxes, licensing fees or other consumer-related charges on any item are the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. All items must be paid for and picked up by the end of the evening. Payments may be made with cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express. Items and certificates purchased at this auction were donated specifically to support educational programs at the National Museum and are intended for use by the purchaser. They cannot be resold. Buy It Now Bidders will have the opportunity to write their bid number and the pre-assigned bid amount in the BUY IT NOW box on the bid sheet. If you Buy it Now you will be the instant winner! If no one ‘Buys It Now’ this is a regular auction item. Buy it Now Section #1 Five-Night Fishing Package for Two at Shelter Lodge, Juneau, Alaska 2012 Fishing Season OR May 26, 2013 OR May 31, 2013 A five-night fishing package for two at Shelter Lodge in Juneau, Alaska. Here is an amazing fishing trip for two people at Shelter Lodge, located on Shelter Island, Juneau, Alaska. Trip is valid any time during the 2012 fishing season (subject to space availability) OR May 26, 2013 or May 31, 2013. This package for two includes five-nights lodging at Shelter Lodge, four days guided boat fishing from cabin cruisers (four per boat), all meals at Shelter Lodge, use of rain gear and rubber boots, use of fishing equipment and tackle, fish cleaning, vacuum packing, freezing and packaging, airline-approved wax- coated fish boxes, round-trip transportation via boat from Juneau to the Lodge. Package does not include the following: Airfare to Juneau, Alaska sportfishing license, King Salm on Stamp, gratuities, extra night in Juneau if needed, freezer storage in Juneau if needed, airlines excess baggage, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Donated by Alaska Reel Adventures Estimated Value: $5,490 #2 Namiki Nippon Art Origami Kabuto Fountain Pen The Kabuto, or pinwheel, is a well-known origami shape in Japanese art. The design on this pen features a colorful May scene of pinwheels blowing in the breeze. The Kabuto in the center is colored in rich purple hues, reminiscent of the early summer iris blossom in Japan. Each of these pens exploits the Hira-maki-e technique, a process where very fine gold dust and pigment is sprinkled over wet urushi resin. The deep black lacquer background forms a base for these applied colors. The straight-line graphics of folded paper lend themselves well to this hard-edged display of color and shape. The stylized wind, made up of silver curved lines and golden sprinkles, blows past the whirling kabuto. This is a pen to brighten the mood and heighten the spirits. This pen comes with a 14K single tone nib. The precision of Namiki nibs is legend. They write smoothly and deliver a beautifully metered ink flow. About Namiki Pens: From a culture that has revered the art of writing for more than a thousand years comes instruments that celebrate both writing and art. Where traditional techniques and modern innovations are fully realized in writing instruments that bridge art and technology, poetry and science, yesterday, today and tomorrow. For the Namiki Collections, skilled Japanese artisans use the finest materials to create a line of writing instruments that look beautiful and perform flawlessly. We introduce Maki-e lacquering, a centuries-old technique in which multi-layered patterns are drawn on the barrel and cap with urushi - sap from Japanese lacquer trees. The hand- painted designs richly interpret scenes of nature in precious metals and lavishly colored pigments. Other products feature 18 karat gold, sterling silver, lacquer or celluloid finishes, executed in styles ranging from the enduring beauty of the Emperor Collection to the intricate designs of the Yukari Collection. However, superior craftsmanship is just the beginning. Donated by Namiki Estimated Value: $750 #3 Basketball Signed by John Wooden Ball A basketball signed by John Wooden. Includes acrylic display case and certificate of authenticity. Donated by Gene Kanamori Estimated Value: $500 #4 Maison Akira, Pasadena Dinner for Six Enjoy an incredible epicurean dinner for six at Maison Akira located in Pasadena. Owner and Chef Akira Hirose has created an exquisite menu featuring the tastes of French and Japanese cuisine. In this casual, but elegant atmosphere, one can experience unique fine dining with an international flair. Not valid Saturday and special events. Gratuity not included. Alcohol not included. Expires May 4, 2013. Donated by Maison Akira Estimated Value: $600 #5 Usagi Yojimbo: The Special Edition (The Entire First Decade of Stan Sakai's Masterpiece) Autographed and Personalized for Tonight's Winner! In honor of Usagi Yojimbo's 25th Anniversary, Fantagraphics released this slipcase set collecting the first seven Usagi books. This is a first edition set and is truly a collector’s dream. It has been autographed by Stan and he will personalize it for the winning bidder at the 2012 Gala Dinner & Silent Auction. Donated by Stan Sakai Estimated Value: Collectible #6 Watch the Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade on a 40' Private Boat Watch the Christmas boat parade on a 40' private yacht for six to eight people. Includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Based on a mutually agreed upon date. Parade dates: approximately December 12-16, 2012. Parade times: 6:30 p.m. to approximately 9:00 p.m. Exact dates and times will be posted on www.christmasboatparade.com Donated by Xsura/Ziing and Linda & George Horioka Estimated Value: Chance of a Lifetime #7 Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar The Fender American Stratocaster Electric Guitar is a Fender icon. Juicy upgrades include a richer, deeper neck tint for a more elegant and expensive appearance; glossed neck front for improved looks with satin back for smooth playability; and bent steel Fender saddles with classic look and great tone. String spacing is narrowed for modern playability, saddle height screws are resized to reduce rough feel, and string slot on saddle is elongated to reduce string friction or breakage. The Copper Infused Cast Strat® Bridge Block (steel with copper—100% metal) provides increased mass and improved tone. This Strat features the original headstock shape but has staggered machine heads losing one string tree and improving string angle over the nut.