AUCTION CATALOG A Celebration of Family Jewish Community Center of Stamford Annual Spring Gala Saturday, March 24, 2018 Rockrimmon Country Club 1 AUCTION RULES & GUIDELINES CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. All guests must register at the reception desk and obtain their bidding numbers. Bids will only be honored with an assigned number. 2. Unless otherwise specified, dates and times are to be arranged through the mutual convenience of the donor and the buyer, lodging and airfare offerings are subject to space availability and reservations. 3. Unless otherwise noted, the deadline for claiming services will be one year from the date of purchase (March 24, 2019). 4. Payment must be made in full by cash, check, MasterCard, American Express or Visa. Items will be released upon payment. 5. The Jewish Community Center, Inc. (hereinafter “JCC”) does not warrant either the quality or the value of the items or services auctioned. All items are sold in an “as-is” condition. Dollar values are estimated and provided by the donor and are not warranted by the JCC. Once purchased, items may not be returned or exchanged without the approval of the donor. 6. By participating in this Auction, each bidder recognizes that neither the JCC nor anyone who assists in conducting this Auction shall be liable for any occurrence resulting from this Auction by reason of use of auctioned items or services. PAYMENT GUIDELINES 1. All merchandise must be paid for and removed at the conclusion of the evening. To help in expediting this process, we encourage all bidders to obtain and complete an Express Check-Out card at the check-in table or to provide payment information in advance of the Gala. 2. Winning bidders that do not have an Express Check-Out card on file may pay for their purchases by cash, check (payable to the JCC) or credit card (American Express, Visa and MasterCard accepted) at the cashier’s table prior to picking up their merchandise. 3. If it is necessary for you to leave prior to the conclusion of the evening, you may come to the JCC beginning on Monday, March 26, 2018 to pay for and pick up your merchandise. If you did not complete an Express Check-Out card at the event or provide payment information in advance of the Gala, payment may be made at the time of pickup. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent that the winning bid exceeds the market value and as permitted by applicable law. 2 SILENT AUCTION GUIDELINES 1. Clearly print your bidder number and dollar amount on the corresponding bid sheet for each item in which you are interested. If you are the opening bidder, be sure to meet the minimum opening bid written at the top of the sheet. Bids with illegible bidder numbers or dollar amounts will be invalidated. 2. Please make sure that your bid is higher than the previous bid by at least the minimum increment. Only bids in the stated minimum increment or multiples thereof will be valid. 3. We encourage you to check back frequently during the Silent Auction to make sure that you have the highest bid on the item(s) you want. 4. An announcement will be made five minutes prior to the closing of the Silent Auction to allow for final bids. Please make sure that your final bids are placed before the tables are closed. 5. At closing, the bid sheets will be collected and reviewed by the Auction Committee. The highest valid bid at the end of the evening for each item will win that item. 3 SILENT AUCTION BEST OF THE BEST! 100 TOUR AND BREAKFAST WITH SENATOR BLUMENTHAL Estimated Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $1000 Bid Increment: $100 Note: This item cannot be sold for greater than $2000. An experience unlike any other! Enjoy personal conversation and a private breakfast for four with Senator Blumenthal, and a staff tour of the Senate offices and the Capitol in Washington, D.C. This is an incredible opportunity to hear from Senator Blumenthal about what is going on in Washington and to express your views directly to him. To be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date. Courtesy of Senator Blumenthal 101 PRIVATE CHef’s DINNER AT YOUR HOME WITH COLUMBUS PARK TRATTORia’s CHEF MICHAEL MARCHETTI Estimated Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $800 Bid Increment: $100 Enjoy the culinary delights and excellent service from the Marchetti Family of restaurants in the luxury and comfort of your own home. Chef Michael of Columbus Park Trattoria and his staff will prepare a multi-course dinner at your home for 10 people. Michael will assist you in picking out a menu, and his professional wait staff will take care of serving you and your guests. Perfect for a special occasion, family gathering, group of friends or any get together! Buon Appetito! Food is included, but winner will be responsible for beverages, tax and gratuity. To be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date. Courtesy of Columbus Park Trattoria 4 102 DINNER PARTY AT YOUR HOME WITH PERSONAL CHEF JERRY DANIELE Estimated Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $500 Bid Increment: $100 Highly recommended by the Goldblum and Malkin families, Chef Jerry Daniele will prepare a delicious dinner for up to 10 people in your home. This package includes shopping for ingredients, prep, cooking, and clean up. Cost of groceries to be paid by auction winner. Chef is comfortable in a kosher kitchen and will cook with kosher ingredients if desired. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Courtesy of Chef Jerry Daniele 103 THE VOICE FINALE LIVE IN LA Estimated Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $1000 Bid Increment: $100 Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity! You’ll get four tickets to the Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Season 14 Finale of the NBC hit show The Voice at Universal Studios in Hollywood, CA! Seats are in the Republic Records reserved seating section. The show features host Carson Daly and celebrity musician coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and Alicia Keys. See the best of the best as they vie for the winning title. After the show, you’ll get to see it all with four backstage passes! You just can’t buy an experience like this! Also includes VIP parking for the show. Travel to and from the airport in style with a $360 gift certificate from Red Oak Transportation. Courtesy of Republic Records, Monte Lipman, and the Stoppelmann Family, Red Oak Transportation 5 104 PARK LIKE ROYALTY AT THE JCC Estimated Value: Priceless Opening Bid: $750 Bid Increment: $25 Never search for a parking spot again! Enjoy a reserved spot in a prime location at the JCC for a full year. You’ll feel like royalty every time you come to the J! Courtesy of the JCC 105 CAPED IN COMFORT AND LUXURY Estimated Value: $1200 Opening Bid: $600 Bid Increment: $100 You’ll be turning heads all around town with this luxurious black cashmere and wool cape, with dyed black fox trim from Norway, 25 inches long. Courtesy of Henry Cowit Furs of NY 106 TRAVEL FIRST CLASS IN A DATTCO PARTY BUS Estimated Value: $1850 Opening Bid: $950 Bid Increment: $100 Win the use of an 8 hour door to door excursion in the ultimate luxury vehicle. Sit back and relax with friends as our on-board hostess takes care of your needs. Comfortably accommodates up to 20 people. Amenities include: Four large flat screen monitors 2 Zone Direct TV Galley with microwave, coffee maker, sink and refrigerator Restroom with vanity mirror Leather couches and swivel chairs and more! Courtesy of Dattco 6 DINING EXPERIENCES 200 NYC DINING AT ITS BEST AT PORTER HOUSE BAR AND GRILL Estimated Value: $500 Opening Bid: $300 Bid Increment: $25 Enjoy dinner for four at Porter House Bar and Grill, the award-winning, contemporary American restaurant from celebrated Chef & Owner Michael Lomonaco. The menu of seasonally-inspired American classics is complemented by expertly crafted cocktails, an acclaimed wine program and genuine, warm hospitality – all overlooking Columbus Circle and Central Park. It will be a meal to remember! Courtesy of Porter House Bar and Grill 201 NYC DINE AND WINE AT AI FIORI Estimated Value: $300 Opening Bid: $150 Bid Increment: $25 Enjoy dinner for two with carefully chosen wine pairings at Ai Fiori, a Fifth Avenue favorite! Ai Fiori showcases the modern interpretations of French and Italian Riviera cuisine. The menu highlights Chef White’s signature hand-made pastas, emphasizes seasonal ingredients, and features traditional regional dishes inspired by land and sea. Courtesy of Altamarea Group 202 SHABBAT OR PASSOVER DINING FROM SEASONS CATERING Estimated Value: $300 Opening Bid: $100 Bid Increment: $25 Who needs to cook when you can enjoy a delicious kosher Shabbat or Passover dinner for 10 from Seasons? Perfect for an intimate get together with family or friends! Courtesy of Seasons Kosher Catering 7 203 PRIVATE SCOTCH OR TEQUILA TASTING PARTY IN YOUR HOME Estimated Value: priceless Opening Bid: $250 Bid Increment: $50 Scotch or Tequila tasting party for 10-15 people! Experience a guided tasting through the finest selections of scotch or tequila. BevMax will join you in your home and provide samples, together with instructions on proper tasting techniques. This package includes the scotch or tequila, an expert to guide the tasters, and appropriate glassware for tasting. Expires March 24, 2019. Courtesy of BevMax 204 SPECIAL CHef’s TASTING AT MADONIA Estimated Value: $500 Opening Bid: $350 Bid Increment: $50 Eight lucky guests will enjoy a four-course chef’s tasting dinner in Madonia’s wine room. Madonia is the inspiration of Chef Enzo Bruno, from Calabria, Italy.