2015Gift Catalog

2015Gift Catalog

McAuley Gala

April 18, 2015 When our children succeed, we all succeed.

At M&T Bank, we know how important it is to support education and to help children become lifelong learners. That’s why we offer both our time and resources and encourage others to do the same.

mtb.com ©2015 M&T Bank. Member FDIC. Mount Mercy Academy 2015 McAuley Gala

Chairs Cathleen (Canney ’84) and Michael Lempko Sharon (Lillis ’82) and Douglas McCormick

Master of Ceremonies/Auctioneer Kevin O’Connell, WGRZ Channel 2 News

Cocktail Reception Silent Auction Bidding 5:00pm to 7:30pm

Purchase of Live Auction & Split Club Raffle Tickets 5:00pm to 8:00pm See Registration Tables at Entrance

Welcome & Invocation 7:45pm Sr. Mary Ellen Twist ’60, President Margaret Cuthbert Staszak ’75, Principal

Dinner 8:00pm

Announcement of Split Club Winners Followed by Live Auction Raffle Winner 8:15pm

Live Auction & Call from the Heart 8:30pm

1 The Menu

Passed Hors D’oeuvres Spanakopita Bacon-wrapped Scallops Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Canapé of Beef

Dinner Tossed House Salad Artisan Rolls with Butter

Filet Mignon & Chicken Marsala Seasonal Vegetables & Roasted Potatoes

Coffee, Tea, Brewed Decaf

Assorted Dessert Platter Sponsored by several local bakeries

The Bar Please enjoy our open bars in the Grill Room, as well as the Ball Room.

The Bar will be closed during dinner. Wine available on all tables.

2 Kevin O’Connell is WGRZ- TV’s Chief Weather Anchor for Channel 2 News at 5,5:30,6,10 and 11pm weekday broadcasts. O’Connell is one of the area’s most accomplished broadcaster’s both professionally and for his many hours of community service and involvement. Born, raised and educated in Buffalo, Kevin began his career on the radio in the Queen City during the mid 60s. He moved into television as a weather reporter for WBEN-WIVB TV in the 70s. Kevin earned his BS degree from Buffalo State College in 1972; where he is still very active in the College’s academic, community and fundraising efforts. In June of 1982, after many successful years in his home- town, he joined KNBC in Los Angeles, where he met with much success and wore many hats. Besides doing three daily newscasts, Kevin also hosted a weekly 90 minute “live” show called The Sunday Show. Kevin also hosted the NBC network game show “GO”. While at NBC Kevin earned many community awards and citations of excellence for his involvement and leadership in Southern California. Kevin joined KCBS in June of 1985. Here too Kevin hosted numerous TV specials and a weekly 30 minute show called “Channel 2 Digest”, as well as his daily weather duties at 5,6 and 11pm. Kevin often appeared on CBS Morning, CBS Morning News, and The Morning Show on the network in New York. Kevin’s professional accomplishments include Emmy Awards, 5 Golden Mikes’, 2 LA Press Club plaques, the Associated Press Broadcaster Award, 1988 Catholic Press Council “Communicator of the Year” recognition and many community awards from all over Southern Califor- nia. Kevin has been honored by all branches of the military during his career. Kevin is a Member of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and holds its’ broadcast Seal of Approval. Kevin returned to Buffalo in June of 1990 as a news anchor with WIVB-TV for their Noon and 5pm broadcasts. Kevin’s Noon broadcast (along with Jacquie Walker) attained the highest rating in the history of Buffalo television within a year. In 1993 Kevin moved over to Channel 2 News. Every weekday viewers find a smile through all kinds of Buffalo weather. Along with his weather anchor duties Kevin is very active in the community and devotes as much time as possible to fundraising for organizations and programs for youth. Kevin helped raise over 19 million dollars for charity since returning to Buffalo. Kevin also serves on a variety of boards & foundations around Western New York. 3 In 1996 Kevin was again honored for his community efforts, by being selected to carry the Olympic Torch as it passed through the Buffalo area on its’ way to Atlanta. Kevin was honored again in 2001, with carrying the Olympic Torch (for a second time) on New Year’s Eve as it made it way through Western New York on its’ way to Salt Lake City. Kevin was honored by his alma mater, Buffalo State College, with the Outstanding Alumni Award in 1998 and he was one of the inaugural inductees into the Communication Hall of Fame, at the college, in 1999. In 2000, Kevin received the prestigious “Champion for Children” Award from Children’s Hospital in Buffalo. Kevin was also the recipient of the 2001 NCCJ Award for outstanding leadership and involvement in the Western New York community. Kevin along with extensive “local” television duties, also appears on the Weekend Today Show doing the weather “coast to coast” on NBC from New York City. Over the years Kevin has made countless contributions to national and local organizations including the Leukemia Society, Black Achievers, Cerebral Palsy, MDA, Diabetes Associa- tion and Channel 2’s Kids Escaping Drugs annual telethon. Kevin also organized and hosted the “September 11th Fund” telethon in Buffalo which raised over $350,000 for families & victims of the WTC attack. Kevin was inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2007. In 2012 Kevin has been named to the list of the Top 200 (#105) Most Influential People in Western New York...the highest of any broadcaster in WNY. Kevin continues to make a difference on the air and in the community. Kevin and his wife Carolyn have a son Kevin Jr and is the proud “Big Poppy” to Madeline. Mount Mercy is so pleased and grateful to have Kevin return as our Master of Ceremonies and Auctioneer.

4 As chairs of the 2015 McAuley Gala, we wish to welcome you to Mount Mercy Academy’s premier event! We are excited to pioneer the first ever Gala held outside of the Academy!

We would like to thank Mount Mercy Academy for giving us the opportunity to lead the school in this special occasion as we strive to keep the success of the McAuley Gala a tradi- tion. Mount Mercy Academy is a family with great history and legacy rooted in the traditions of Catherine McAuley, shaping women for the future in character and faith. We are alumnae, come from legacy families, and are proud to give our own daughter’s a Mercy education.

Many individuals worked countless hours to ensure the success of the Gala. Support for our Academy has come from a long list of businesses, friends of Mercy, students, parents and alumnae. We wish to thank every one of you for your endless energy, talent and contributions in making tonight a success. We would like to say a big thank you to the 2015 Gala Steering Committee who have supported this event and contributed in so many ways. This year’s team was a special group of people who donated their valuable time and efforts to help execute this event.

The mission of Mount Mercy Academy is alive and well, and the Gala is your opportunity to share in the continued success of our school. This special event has something for everyone whether you like raffles, home decor, collectibles, sporting events or big trips! We hope that you will feel the spirit of Catherine McAuley this evening as you make your own contribution to support Mount Mercy Academy and the Mercy Girls.

Enjoy your evening and thank you for your continued sup- port of Mount Mercy Academy.

Cathleen (Canney ’84) & Michael Lempko Sharon (Lillis ’82) & Douglas McCormick

5 Sponsors

GOLD SPONSORS M & T Bank Mercy Hospital

BRONZE SPONSORS Sisters of Mercy: New York, Pennsylvania, and Pacific West Communities

BLUE SPONSORS Moog Inc. National Grid Simoncelli Electric Inc. The Zenger Group

BAR SPONSOR Sinatra & Company Real Estate

BACK COVER SPONSOR Ellicott Development

GIFT SECTION SPONSORS EduKids, Inc. Employee Benefit Concepts Evans Bank Lakelet Advisory Group Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. Penfold Foundation

6 RAFFLE SPONSORS Russell Bond & Co. Maureen Canney ’52

LIVE AUCTION SPONSORS Cathy (Hannon ’65) and Carl Paladino Tracy O’Grady ’85 Margaret (Cuthbert ’75) and Ken Staszak Ann (Gatta ’80) Sullivan Betsy (Leary ’80) Conway Sheila (Higgins ’80) Tenney Margaret (Kostek ’80) Maloney Mary (Recktenwalt ’80) Cervellara Peggy (Kelly ’80) McFarland Peggy (Astyk ’80) McCall Class of 1981 Mary Lynn Ryan ’79 Rick and Mary Swist Anna (Guerriero ’02) Hartog Maggie (Guerriero ’04) Mulvaney Park Edge Sweet Shoppe Brian Siefert Sharon (Lillis ’82) and Doug McCormick Marybeth (Rola ’81) Strickland Eibhlish Collins Patricia Crowley, Kathy Crowley ’79 & Vincent Bamrick Jeff Bean(In memory of Joan Bean ’56) Cathy (Canney ’84) and Mike Lempko Lawley Insurance Co. Dan Morgan and Mary Kate Lonergan ’04 Ridge Road Express 716 Restaurant Brittany Finnegan-Zandi Congressman Brian Higgins Mary Lynn Ryan ’79 Catherine Luhr Faculty and Staff at MMA Emily Smaldino ’04 Jessica (Vario ’04) Budreau National Grid Cathy (Warda ’81) and Jim Bender David’s Grille Mary & Richard Swist Applewood Café

7 MonetaryDonors

Sisters of Mercy - NYPPAW Mrs. Denise Dunford Ellicott Development Mrs. Kathleen Dust Employee Benefits Concepts Ms. Colleen A. Eagen Mercy Hospital Mrs. Jennifer A. Ehlinger M & T Bank Mrs. Nora English Bank of America Ms. Maureen P. Evans Innsbruck Printing Ms. Patricia Farrell Trocaire College Mrs. Joanne Farrell Simoncelli Electric, Inc. Mrs. Brittany Finnegan-Zandi Personal Touch Food Service, Inc. Ms. Nancy Fitzpatrick National Grid Mr. Robert A. Fix MOOG Inc. Mrs. Marguerite C. Flanigan Evans Bank Chiacchia & Fleming, LLP Penfold Foundation Mrs. Joyce Fruth Proforma Total Business Mrs. Philomena M. Gallagher Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. Mrs. Laura Galley D’Avolio Mrs. Ann M. Galli Hydraulic Hearth Lumsden & McCormick, LLP Chef ’s Restaurant Mrs. Susan Giambrone Ms. Kelly Accordino Mrs. Eleanor M. Gilson Mrs. Ruth E. Alvarado Mrs. Kathleen Glavey Mr. & Mrs. John Mrs. Patricia A. Gleisle-Bennice & Robin Anderson Mrs. Mary Gogan Mrs. Margaret M. Andrichuk Dr. Catherine Gogan Anonymous Mrs. Jill O. Grasso Three B Promotional Products, Inc. Mrs. Sheila Green Mrs. Margaret Barrett Orchard Park Pediatrics Mrs. Catherine Bender Park Edge Sweet Shop Mrs. Marian Betrus Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Mary Heist Rev. William Bigelow Mrs. Jennifer Hill Col. Jane A. Bigelow (RET) Mrs. Denise Hillery Mrs. Nancy J. Boechel Mrs. Margaret Hoen Ms. Bernadette Boinski Ms. Ruth Howard Mrs. Margaret A. Brady Mrs. Grace Jackson Legislator Patrick Burke Mrs. Margaret A. Jakubczak Mrs. Maureen E. Burns Mrs. Cynthia Johnson Rev. Lawrence E. Burns Pinnacle Imaging Mrs. Jeanne M. Burvid Ms. Mary C. Keenan Mrs. Eva M. Byrne Mrs. Mary Catherine Kennedy Miss Maureen Canney Justus Creations Inc. Energy Advantage Mrs. Maureen Kirchmyer Mrs. Diane Clancy Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Lisa Kirisits Ms. Erin Clark Kirisits & Associates Miss Erin Coakley Ms. Cheryl Kisiel Ms. Mary Colby Ms. Elizabeth Knittel Mrs. Suzanne Connors Lakelet Advisory Group LLC Mrs. Margaret Connors Mrs. Jean Kovach Mrs. Andrea Covey Ms. Catherine Krawczyk Ms. Margaret M. Cronin Mr. & Mrs. David & Teresa Krug Mrs. Anita C. Crotty Miss Evelyn D. Kruse Ms. Mary Ellen Crotty Mr. & Mrs. Tony & Cathy Kubera Ms. Kathleen A. Crowley Dr. Lauren M. Kuwik Mrs. Patricia Crowley Mr. Alex Ladowski Lawley Insurance Services Dr. Michael C. LaFever Cudney & Co., LLC Ms. Jennifer Lanigan Mrs. Elizabeth Davis Mrs. Margaret T. Latona Mr. Dan Desrosiers Ms. Eileen A. Leary Mrs. Mary Dickey Msgr. David M. Lee

8 Mrs. Sheila J. Lempko Mrs. Juliann Peters Mrs. Cathleen Lempko Rev. Thomas Quinlivan Ms. Margaret Letina Mrs. Margaret Recktenwald Lewandowski & Associates Miss Irene Recktenwalt Mrs. Joan Lillis Mrs. Kathleen Reid Mrs. Bonnie Lockwood Mrs. Patricia E. Reinard Ms. Catherine Luhr WNY Imaging Systems Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Lum Amy Richter, D.M.D., M.S., PC Mrs. Irene Lynch Mrs. Joanne Riso Ms. Mary I. Lynch Mrs. Dawn M. Robertson Mrs. Kathleen Lynch Mr. & Mrs. Peter Roth C & M Capital Resources, Inc. Mrs. Ethnea Runfola Mrs. Patricia Marren Kleen Windows Inc. Mr. Daniel J. Marren Mr. John Schuyler III Ms. Karen Marvin Miss Joanne M. Schwartzott Ms. Donna A. Mayne Mrs. Eileen Scott Mrs. Maureen A. McCabe Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Seitz Mrs. Heather McCabe Ms. Mary Sellers Mrs. Maureen McCafferty Mrs. Eileen C. Sendor Ms. Mary M. McCafferty Mrs. Colleen Shanahan Mrs. Sharon McCormick Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Tracy’s Retreat & Kathleen Shanahan Mrs. Mary C. McDonald Mrs. Patricia Shriver Mr. & Mrs. James Ms. Linda Sieckmann-Dugan & Colleen McDonnell Mr. & Mrs. James Mrs. Margaret M. McFarland & Camille Smaldino Mrs. Patricia McGrath Ms. Emily Smaldino Mr. & Mrs. Edward Mrs. Mary Grace Smith & Mary McGrath Mrs. Margaret Staszak Frank J. McGuire Mrs. Barbara R. Swagler Family Foundation Mrs. Mary Swist Mrs. Kathleen Mehltretter Ms. Brittany Talani Ms. Alyssa Mehltretter Sr. Mary Ellen Twist, RSM Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mrs. Patricia Van Dyke & Judy Michalek Mr. John A. Vecchio Mrs. Jane L. Michalek-Harrington Mrs. Assunta Rose Ventresca Ms. Beverly Militello Ms. Jennifer Wade Financial Trust Federal Sr. Sheila Marie Walsh, RSM Credit Union Miss Mary Alice Walz Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mrs. Anne M. Walz & Paulette Mulderig Mrs. Nancy L. Ware Dr. Kathleen J. Murphy Mrs. Kathleen Wasik Murray Roofing Company Mr. Doug Webster Ms. Catherine Nicastro Mr. & Mrs. William Mrs. Michele M. Nostrant & Carol Webster Mrs. Maureen Oakley Ms. Jacqueline Welch Ms. Vincenetta O’Donnell Mrs. Joanna Weld Mrs. Catherine O. O’Neill Coppola Mrs. Rosanne M. Wilson Ms. Laura V. Ortiz Mrs. Celine Wnek Crabbe Mrs. Mary C. O’Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. David Ms. Sheila O’Sullivan & Patricia Wozniak Lovinthebuff Owl Orthodontics Gizmo’s Creations Mrs. Frances Ziemer Ms. Julie Parker Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Sarah Parker Mr. & Mrs. Eugene & Mary Partridge Mrs. Karen Penfold Penfold Scott Associates, Inc. Mrs. Christa C. Penner

9 2015 Steering Committee A very special thank you to our parent and alumnae Steering Committee for all of their help in planning the 2015 McAuley Gala. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with us to make this Gala a success!

Chairs Cathleen (Canney ’84) & Michael Lempko Sharon (Lillis ’82) & Douglas McCormick

Current Parents Vincent Bamrick Peter & Deniece Diamond Susan (Wells ’71) Fabian Ann (Miller ’88) Fredo Shelia Green Jane (Michalek ’92) Harrington Esq. Denise (Pettys ’81) Hillery Meg Hughes Jane (Sullivan ’85) O’Sullivan Mary Pat (Sullivan ’84) Nichols Sharon (Merkl ’81) Sullivan

Alumnae/Past Parents Cathy (Warda ’81) and James Bender Margaret (Fink ’66) Connors Joanne (Hilmey ’82) & James Cullen Kathleen (Kaczmarek ’72) and Joe Mehltretter

Faculty & Staff Brittany Finnegan-Zandi, Director of Institutional Advancement Leanne Maloney ’05, Special Events Manager Tina (Scarpello ’91) Webster, Alumnae Relations Coordinator Julie Parker, Development Assistant Kim Zimmer, Financial Aid Coordinator/Bookstore Manager Cheryl Kisiel, Assistant to CFO Jeanne (Whelan ’83) Burvid, Administrative Assistant to the Counseling Department Catherine Luhr, Assistant Principal/Dean of Discipline Colleen Shanahan, Main Office Coordinator

Volunteers A very special thank you to our women behind the scenes! Without you, this catalog and so many other Gala tasks would not be possible to accomplish. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to Anita (Durkin ’63) Crotty, Kathy (McNaughton ’61) Glavey, Joanne Schwartzott ’54, Marianne (Rathbun ’51) Russo, Mary Alice Walz ’51, Margaret (Clohessy ’63) Latona, Maureen (Weir ’50) McCafferty, Marguerite (Crotty ’50) Flanigan, Phyllis Doherty ’50, Mary Sekelsky ’68, Carol (Redmond ’68) Eagan.

10 Gift Gathering Parties The following Gift Gathering Parties were held throughout the year to help secure gifts for the 2015 McAuley Gala. We thank the sponsors and hosts for the wonderful job they did in arranging each party and for their generosity.

Gala Kick-Off Party Thursday, August 21, 2014 held at Resurgence Brewing Co. Sponsored by: Catherine (Warda ’81) and James Bender, Anita (Durkin ’63) and Patrick Crotty, Ann (Muldoon ’76) and Richard Galli, Mike & Patricia Glascott, Mary Catherine (Wilson ’64) and Martin Kennedy, Anthony and Cathleen Kubera, Patricia (Keane ’82) and Daniel Marren, Sharon (Lillis ’82) and Douglas McCormick, Michael & Paulette Mulderig, Joan (Klipfel ’53) Lillis, Eileen (Kraus ’68) and David Scott, Raymond & Kathleen Seitz, Thomas & Mary Jo Sellers, James & Camille Smaldino, Nancy (Wutz ’74) and Donald Ware and Rosanne (Simoncelli ’75) and Richard Wilson

MMA Parents Party Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Buffalo Irish Center Hosted by Mary Pat (Sullivan ’84) and Joe Nichols, Cathleen (Canney ’84) and Michael Lempko, Sharon (Lillis ’82) and Douglas McCormick, Kathleen (Crowley ’79) and Vincent Bamrick

Lockwood’s Greenhouse Party Friday, December 12, 2014 Hosted by Colleen Shanahan, Sally Cunningham and MMA Staff

Sip & Shop, Mercy’s Night Out Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Mount Mercy Academy Hosted by MMA Staff

Re-Gift Party Friday, January 16, 2015 at MMA Hosted by MMA Staff

Alumnae Gift Gathering Party Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Curly’s Bar and Grill Sponsored by: Margaret Flanagan Barrett ’73, Marga- ret Whalen Brady ’99, Ann Muldoon Galli ’76, Kathleen McNaughton Glavey ’61, Cynthia Gardner Johnson ’77, Cathleen Canney Lempko ’84, Joan Klipfel Lillis ’53, Leanne Maloney ’05, Patricia Keane Marren ’82, Sharon Lillis McCormick ’82, Mary Waters McDonald ’81,

11 Margaret Kelly McFarland ’80, Beverly Mutka Militello ’76, Maureen O’Connor Oakley ’73, Vincenetta Ventresca O’Donnell ’61, Laura Ortiz ’83, Christa Wilson Penner ’00, Kathleen McDonald Reid ’74, Joanne Schwartzott ’54, Mary Alice Walz ’51, Tina Scarpello Webster ’91, Rosanne Simoncelli Wilson ’75

Class of 1981 Party Friday, February 20, 2015 at Flying Bison Brewery Hosted by Cathy Warda Bender & Mary Waters McDonald

Board of Trustees Party Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the home of Dr. & Mrs. Michael LaFever Sponsored by: Mount Mercy Academy Board of Trustees

Faculty and Staff Party Friday, March 6, 2015 at MMA Hosted by MMA Staff

Paint and Pour at MMA Thursday, March 26, 2015 at MMA Hosted by Caitlin Kubera ’07 and Jennifer Hallinan Licata ’03

Paint and Pour at MMA (#2) Thursday, May 14, 2015 Hosted by Caitlin Kubera ’07 and Jennifer Hallinan Licata ’03

12 Raffle Opportunities Visit the Registration area for all Raffle tickets

Live Auction Raffle A chance to take home ANY Live Auction package for only $100! Purchase one or more of only 50 raffle tickets at $100 each for a chance to win ANY live auction package before it goes up for bid. Winner of this raffle must be present at the Gala to choose his/her Live Auction package.

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED BEFORE THE LIVE AUCTION. * Packages excluded are the Ireland Trip & the Orlando/Disney Trip.

Split Club 50/50 Tickets are $20 for ONE or $50 for THREE! WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED BEFORE THE LIVE AUCTION.

Silent Auction Items in the silent auction are grouped into categories and are color-coded for your convenience. Each section in the Grill Room has colored linens in coordination with gift sections. The sections of gifts are as follows:

MAN-CAVE...... BLUE linens ART & COLLECTIBLES...... RED linens WOMEN/CHILDREN & HOME ENTERTAINMENT...... GREEN linens BOUTIQUE...... ORANGE linens COLLEEN’S CORNER...... YELLOW linens SUPER SILENT...... WHITE linens

THE SILENT AUCTION WILL CLOSE AT 7:30PM SHARP

13 The Rules

General Auction All sales are final and there will be no exchanges or refunds on items except where specified.

To remove items the evening of the auction, you must show a validated receipt at the door at the time of departure.

Values of items auctioned are donor-stated and are not warranted by Mount Mercy Academy for tax purposes or for general value.

The IRS advises that donations are tax-deductible only for the amount of the bid in excess of fair market value.

Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used within one (1) year, on or before April 17, 2016.

All auction items not taken home the night of the McAuley Gala must be picked up at the Development Office the week of April 20, 2015 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.

The school will not be open on Sunday, April 19, 2015. All auction items have been assembled for display and may not be repackaged in original packaging.

Payment by the successful bidder may be made immediately following the auction in the form of cash, check, Visa or MasterCard. Payment in full is required on April 18, 2015.

Live Auction The live auction will begin during dessert at approximately 8:30pm.

Doors will open at 5:00 pm in order to give guests the opportunity to view the items prior to the bidding.

Persons wishing to bid should display his/her bid number when the auctioneer requests bids.

Certain items will require a minimum starting bid. Mount Mercy Academy officials reserve the right to withdraw these items from the auction if the minimum bid is not received. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer will act as the final authority and determine the winning bidder. 14 Silent Auction The silent auction will open to bidding at 5:00 pm and end at 8:00pm. The closing bid circled by the McAuley Gala official constitutes the winning bid.

Bids are made using the Bidder Number printed on your Auction night packet and paddle. You may only bid with the number assigned to you. This number is assigned to you and matches your name on our checkout lists and internal database.

All items in the silent auction have bid sheets displayed nearby. Persons wishing to bid must do so by writing his/her bid number on the bid sheets. Please press down hard when entering your bid on the triplicate bid sheets. Each sheet is divided into a series of incremental bidding steps. Place a bid by printing your assigned bid number on the appropri- ate line. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY, as illegible bids will be discarded. Under no circumstances may a bid sheet be removed or earlier bids crossed out. Each opening bid must equal or exceed the minimum bid indicated on the bid sheet and you must increase the bid by at least the next minimum raise indicated.

An item is closed when a bid is placed in the “Guaranteed Purchase Box” or an Auction official closes the bidding area at the posted closing time. No further bids will be accepted at that time. No exceptions allowed!

In the event of a dispute, a Mount Mercy Academy official will act as the final authority and determine the winning bidder. Such a decision will be final. Any bids entered after official closing of an area will not be recognized.

Express Check-Out McAuley Gala is pleased to utilize express check-out. Mini- mize your wait time at the end of the evening by registering for Express Check Out. Fill out the express check-out form and provide a signed blank check made payable to Mount Mercy Academy or list your credit card information. At the end of the evening, head to the Express Check-Out table in the front hallway where you picked up your bidder packets. Review your final purchase total and then head directly to Gift Pick-up for your item(s).

Following the Gala, you will be mailed a final purchase state- ment summarizing your total purchases and any tax deduct- ible amounts. 15 100

The Gifts

16 The Masque

100 Pfaltzgraff Harmony dishes, 16 pieces 100 Patty Wozniak 101 Turquoise Afgan Shirleen Schwartzott 102 Stainless steel cookware, 8 pieces Nancy & Steve Mayer 103 Full/queen comforter and 2 shams Pat Demibe 104 18" and 24" luggage set Joanne Schwartzott 105 Farberware Joanne Lyons & Margaret Eberb 106 Lilac Shawl Shirleen Schwartzott 107 American Girl Doll Mary Ellen & Noreen Diggins 108 32" x 40" quilt Lois Fleck 109 4 piece Corningware Kathy & Katie Coyle 110 Crockpot & travel bag Margaret Latona 111 Wine basket Rosemary Sheehan 112 4 pc Ninja Master Prep Marianne Russo 113 4 piece reversible coverlet set Sr. Pauline Petruzzella 114 Fruit Bowl & cheese plate The Rogers Family 115 Programmable crockpot (5qt.) & cookbook The Rogers Family 116 KitchenAid mixer Tom & Mary Jo Sellers 117 Quesadilla Maker w/ gift card Peggy and Terry Barrett, Eva and Mike Byrne

17 118 Lenox Wine Decanter Kelly Coppola 119 Hamilton Beach Pizza Maker Cathy Bender 120 Stratford Glass Beverages Dispenser Nancy Boechel 121 Handcrafted child’s convertible chair/stool Peggy Connors 122 Handcrafted child’s convertible chair/stool Peggy Connors 123 Nutri Bullet Kelly Eagen 124 Life is Better with a dog basket Board of Trustees Gift Gathering Party 125 Margarita Set with mix Patty Maven 126 Coffee Maker, Coffe & mugs Margaret Latona & Friends of Mercy 127 Entertainment Treats with Tray Catherine Luhr & Friend of Mercy 128 Christmas Platter & Dessert Plates Patti Nash 129 Burt’s Bees Collection Linda Sieckmann-Dugan & Friend of Mercy 130 Coffee, Carafe & Gift Certificate Taste Coffee & Friend of Mercy

The Chandelier

200 Framed Picture of Buffalo Skyline 33" x 22" Phyllis Doherty 200201 Crystal Candlesticks Barbara O’Brien 202 Fruit Bowl Tim & Mary McDonald 203 Silver Tray Rick & Rosanne Wilson

18 204 3pc Blossom Butterflies Canvas Art Louise Lukasiewicz 205 2 Ikea Lamps Catherine Luhr 206 Beelek Vase Sr. Peggy Gorman 207 Frank Lloyd Wright Clock Jill Grasso & Mary McDonald 208 Original Oil Painting-Ireland Petrocy Studio 209 R·A·D·K·O Glass Ornaments MMA Faculty & Staff 210 Christmas Fixings MMA Faculty & Staff 211 Decorative Cannister Trio Friend of Mercy 212 Pair of Cube Vases Mary Feeney Burch 213 Handcrafted Wine Glass Cheese Platter Peggy Connors 214 Bronze Buffalo Resin Sculpture, Value $150 Tony Martin Awards 215 Buffalo Vase Friend of Mercy 216 Buffalo Platter Friend of Mercy 217 Handcrafted Marble Buffalo Clock Friend of Mercy 218 Botanical Garden Snow Globe Friend of Mercy 219 Handcrafted Wine Glass Cheese Platter Peggy Connors 220 Quoizel Bicycle Lamp Arthur’s Home Furnishings

221 Handmade Ceramic Platter Peggy Connors 222 Tall Blown Glass Vase Friend of Mercy 223 Martin House Decorative Tile Friend of Mercy 224 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Freeman House Candle Friend of Mercy 225 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Blossom House Table Clock Friend of Mercy 19 226 Framed Oil Painting-Waterfront/Hillside, Value $200 Ann Margaret Munley 227 “Redfish” Acrylic Painting, Value $475 Alixandra Martin 228 Beach Glass Buffalo Picture with $15 gift card to Beach Bum Glass Kim Zimmer & Beach Bum Glass 229 Burchfield Penney Art Center: One-Year Family/ Dual Membership, 2 Buffalo Prints, Note Cards & Member Tote Burchfield Penney Art Center

The Phantom’s Laire

300 Home Brewing Kit 300 Margaret Brady 301 Bluetooth Headset The Ogden Family 302 2pc Beverage Dispenser Patricia Szematowicz 303 2 Person Tent Molly Barrett 304 Pole Mounted Bird Feeder Tim & Mary McDonald 305 Portable Red Picnic Table and Cooler Dan & Patti Marren 306 4 Person Tent Sean & Christa Penner, Christopher & Lauren Turner, Mark & Jennifer Ketchum, and John & Patricia Szematowicz 307 Char-Broil Stainless Steel Table Top Grill Jim & Cathy Bender 308 L G 24" LED TV Tony & Cathy Kubera 309 Golf Organizer Jim & Cathy Bender 310 Otter iPhone Defender AT&T 20 311 5pc Buffalo Sports Package Anne Marie Kuwik 312 2pc Mason Jar Beverage Dispenser Judie Schmelzinger 313 3pc Camping Essentials Judie Schmelzinger 314 5pc Canine Collection Susan LoVullo 315 Carry All Brief Case Karl and Deborah Stadler 316 Pair of Gravity Chairs Friend of Mercy 317 Decorative Clock Friend of Mercy 318 Craftsman Cordless Weedwacker Friend of Mercy 319 3pc Jim Beam Ensemble Marianne Russo & Friend of Mercy 320 Kenmore 4 Burner Grill with Table Friend of Mercy 321 Dayton Portable Wet/Dry Shop Vac Coleen Lacina 322 Autographed Aaron Williams Jersey Buffalo Bills 323 Adobe Photoshop Software #1 Greg Lempko 324 Jim Kelly Autographed Football Intrepid Automotive 325 Adobe Photoshop Software #2 Greg Lempko 326 Hammock with Stand Friend of Mercy 327 Jason Ford Focus Binoculars with Case Joanne Schwartzott 328 Taylormade Left-Handed Wedge Flex Friend of Mercy 329 Jawbone Fitness Tracker Friend of Mercy 330 Coleman Portable Party Grill Friend of Mercy 331 Kayak with Paddle Friend of Mercy

21 332 TIKI Warrior Man Joseph & Mary Hughes 333 Barrel of Beers: Assorted Craft Beers from Consumer Beverage Consumer Beverage & Friend of Mercy 334 Growler Jug with $40 to Consumer Beverage Consumer Beverage

335 Foosball Table Friend of Mercy 500

Colleen’s Corner Don’t miss out on section 400, Colleen’s400 Corner! Designed by Colleen Shanahan, this section of gifts welcomes you into a rustic garden where you can bid on unique goods for outdoor living and indoor decorating.

Give your garden a rustic look by adding these vintage inspired trending pieces. Any questions on how to use any of these items, just as Colleen!

22 Madame’s Boutique

500 Travel Bag, Makeup Case, $20 Credit to Stella & Dot Julie Berrigan 500501 Lia Sophia Necklace Ann Galli 502 Coach Leather Wristlet Vincent Bamrick and Kathleen Crowley 503 Hark Jewelry Classic Blessing Necklace Shelia Green 504 Vera Bradley, Very Berry Paisley Purse Jill Grasso 505 Kate Spade Bag 400 Lauren Turner & Mary Fitzgerald 506 Hornback Croc Purse Mary Jeanne McIntyre 507 Giani Bernini Leather Purse Sr. Mary Ellen Twist 508 Vera Bradley, Blue Bayou Travel Bag Coleen Schul 509 Sterling Silver Heart Diamond Pendent Nora English, Mary Teresa McCarthy & Donna Donohue 510 Hark Jewelry Benedict Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings, Value $125 Shelia Green 511 Hark Jewelry Big Blessing Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings, Value $200 Shelia Green 512 Hark Jewelry Youth Set Shelia Green 513 Vera Bradley 6pc Wristlet Collection Vincent Bamrick and Kathleen Crowley 514 Vera Bradley 5pc Wristlet Collection Vincent Bamrick and Kathleen Crowley

515 Authentic Chinese Pearl Necklace Friend of Mercy

516 Coach Purse: “The Christi” in Antique Gold Leah Gallagher

23 The Opera House

600 One half hour horseback riding lesson The Buffalo Equestrian Center 601 Six Spinning Classes at BikeOrBar 600 BikeOrBar 602 $50 to KupKates Joanne Schwartzott 603 $50 to Walden Galleria Walden Galleria 604 One complimentary canoe rental. Includes 2 paddles & 2 life jackets Paths, Peaks & Paddles 605 $50 to Old Orchard Inn Old Orchard Inn 606 $50 to Osteria 166 Osteria 166 607 Portrait Session at Farrell Photography Farrell Photography 608 3-month membership to the BAC Buffalo Athletic Club 609 2 passes to the Niagara Wax Museum Niagara Wax Museum 610 $50 to The Orginial Pancake House Original Pancake House 611 Signature Facial From Excuria Salon & Spa Excuria Salon & Spa 612 60-min massage at Bova Chiropractic Bova Chiropractic 613 $50 to Hair Designs by Mary at Dons etc. Hair Designs by Mary at Dons etc. 614 $50 to Dove Restaurant Mary Alice Walz 615 $50 to Brick Oven Bistro Kathy Glavey 616 Adjustment, X-Ray & Exam at Bova Chiropractic Ann Dempsey 617 4 Games of Golf at Adventure Landing Adventure Landing

24 618 4 passes to the Albright Knox Art Gallery & $30 to Betty’s Restaurant Albright Knox Art Gallery & Betty’s 619 $100 to Blu Spa & Salon Blu Spa & Salon 620 2 tickets to Roseland Water Park Roseland Water Park 621 St. Joe’s Collgiate Summer Package St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute 622 One year Family or Grandparents Membership to Botanical Gardens Botanical Gardens 623 $60 to Hotel Dog Bar Hotel Dog Bar 624 $100 to Colvin Cleaners Colvin Cleaners 625 2 Nights of camping at Sleepy Hollow Sleepy Hollow 626 2 All-Day Passes to Darien Lake Darien Lake 627 $50 to Salvatore’s Italian Garden & Hotel Salvatore’s Italian Garden & Hotel 628 One week of parking at Airport Valet Parking Airport Valet Parking 629 2 private or group dance lessons at Fred Astaire Dance Studio Fred Astaire Dance Studio 630 $50 to Curly’s Cindy Johnson 631 $50 to Resurgence Brewing Co. Resurgence Brewing Co. 632 $75 to Home Goods Kathy Mehltretter 633 $50 to Chef’s Chef’s Restaurant 634 2 Night stay at Staybridge Suites Staybridge Suites 635 $50 to City Mattress City Mattress 636 $50 to Benzinger’s Dry Cleaning Benzinger’s Dry Cleaning 637 $50 to Runner’s Roost Runner’s Roost & Meg and Bob Hughes

25 638 2 passes to the Buffalo Museum of Science & $25 to Pasquale’s Restaurant Buffalo Museum of Science & Pasquale’s Restaurant 639 $20 to Mischler’s Florist & $25 to Russell’s Steakhouse Mischler’s Florist & Russell’s Steakhouse 640 2 passes to the Buffalo History Museum, $20 to Ristorante Lombardo Buffalo History Museum & Ristorante Lombardo 641 Family Fun Pass to Explore & More Children’s Museum & a giftcard to Anderson’s Explore & More Children’s Museum & Anderson’s 642 $25 to Abercrombie & $25 to Aurora Outfitters Emily Lewandowski & Aurora Outfitters 643 $25 to Shoefly & $25 to Macy’s, $25 to TJ Maxx/Marshall’s Shoefly & Kathy Mehltretter 644 $50 to Saville’s Country Florist Saville’s & Meg and Bob Hughes

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