GRAND AUCTION 2018

1. GRILLIN’ DELIGHT (1) This package of the best cuts of one-half of a beef (a quarter beef) is yours if you offer the top bid. Fed to maturity in the feed yards of Shamrock alumnus Norm Witt ’72, the package will include a combination of front and back cuts that you choose.

Donated by: Norm Witt ’72 Feed Yards and Margaret Witt

2. TWO BOX SEATS for LUKE BRYAN CONCERT at CENTURYLINK

Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan is on his “What Makes You Country Tour” and Jon Pardi joins the tour as the special guest in Omaha along with Morgan Wallen. “What Makes You Country Tour” is named after Luke’s recently released album that debuted at #1 on both the Billboard Top 200 and Top Country Albums charts. It became his third consecutive album to debut at #1 on the Top 200 and his fifth #1 debut on the Top Country Albums Chart. This package includes two (2) box seats for August 2nd, a parking pass and $100 for dinner.

Donated by: Aon & Behlen Mfg. Co.

3. ZAC BROWN CONCERT FOR 4 AT PINNACLE You and three friends will enjoy the Zac Brown Band’s “Down The Rabbit Hole Live” Tour Concert set for Friday, June 8, 2018 in the Pinnacle Bank Arena beginning at 7:00 p.m. "'Down The Rabbit Hole Live' is a reference to the never-ending pursuit of excellence," says Zac Brown. "This summer, we’ll bring the fans along that journey with us."... Your seats are #8-11 in section 112, Row 21. And to complete your evening, use a $150 Visa gift card to enjoy food and refreshments in Lincoln’s Haymarket District.

Donated by: Pinnacle Bank

4. TANKING TRIP FOR 12 From our friends at Broken Arrow Wilderness, enjoy something different when you tank down the beautiful Cedar River. The Cedar River twists and winds in a horseshoe bend fashion, nearly doubling back on itself several times. This constant winding can result in three to four hours of river adventure. Package is for twelve and includes the tanking trip and two cottages that comfortably sleep six persons each. Cottages have air conditioning, refrigerator and shower. Broken Arrow Wilderness park is located just north of Fullerton, Nebraska on Highway 14.

Donated by: Tyson’99 & Jasper Owens ~Strategic Legacy Advisors & Catholic Order of Foresters

5. REACH OVER 24,455 HOUSEHOLDS & BUSINESSES Go BIG about your business, employees, products or any message with a ½ page ad in the Columbus Telegram, Columbus Area Choice and 40K impressions online at ColumbusTelegram.com. Reach households and businesses in Boone, Butler, Colfax, Merrick, Nance, Platte and Polk counties with this package. Includes full-color and design for both print and online ads. Print ad measures 6 columns (9.899”) x 10.5” and the online ad is 300x250 pixels with a direct link to your website. Don’t worry, we’ll also provide the professional consultation to ensure you get the most out of this opportunity before it expires on December 31, 2018.

Donated by: Columbus Telegram and Columbus Area Choice

6. KAY’S PLACE FOR MASSAGE THERAPY “Twenty-five years ago, this month, Kay’s Place for Massage Therapy opened for business. To celebrate this milestone, Kay is offering eleven items all in one package on the Grand Auction. The package includes one 120-, two 90-, two 60-, & two 30- minute massages plus two BioMat sessions and two Upgrade gift certificates. If this is too much for you to handle, Kay also has fourteen other gift certificate items available on the silent auction tables.”

Donated by: Kay’s Place for Massage Therapy

7. SEE BETTER AND LOOK GREAT! Eye Physicians, PC will have you seeing better and looking great with or without glasses! The successful bidder for this item will receive a gift certificate which can be used toward the purchase of a comprehensive eye exam, designer eye glasses with any lens combination and a frame that we carry in our optical. The gift certificate can also be used toward the purchase of Lasik Refractive Surgery. So the choice is yours…with glasses or without glasses. With either choice we can help you! Gift certificate expires on December 31, 2018.

Donated by: Eye Physicians, P.C. ~ Peter E. Diedrichsen, M.D., Rick Haney, O.D., Rick Meyer, O.D. and Jeff Saum, O.D.

8. NEBRASKA AT NORTHWESTERN FOR FOUR Travel to the “Windy City” and cheer on our Huskers under new head coach Scott Frost as they take on the Northwestern University in Evanston this October 13, 2018. Package includes four game tickets and two rooms for two nights at the luxurious Sheraton Grand Chicago. The hotel is located in the heart of downtown Chicago: one block west of Lake Shore Drive and in walking distance to the Navy Pier, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Art Institute, the Loop District, shopping, dining and entertainment. The hotel is just a convenient 20 mile ride to Northwestern’s Ryan Field football stadium.

Donated by: Behlen Mfg. Co. and Friends of Scotus

9. KC HALL RENTAL/$100 BAR Why go through the trouble of cleaning your carpets, decorating your home and trimming your lawn for your party when you can host your event at the Knights of Columbus Hall here in Columbus? The hall has been a frequent location for auctions, office and lake association parties, wedding receptions, and graduation and birthday parties. Package includes hall rental, use of the kitchen and a $100 bar tab in the hall’s lounge. Dates subject to availability. Must be used by April 1, 2019.

Donated by: Knights of Columbus Council #938

10. FIRST ANNUAL COACHES OLYMPICS Take this once in a lifetime opportunity to challenge SCC coaches to a myriad of fun and competitive recreational activities. Throw lawn darts with Coach Linder or challenge Coach Coulter to croquet. Form teams of four and compete in traditional recreational sports and classic tailgate games like corn hole, ladder golf, horseshoes and the granddaddy of them all, Hammerschlagen. The night will be capped off with podium presentations and a traveling trophy. The package includes food and refreshments for up to eight people.

Donated by: Wade Coulter, Roger Krienke, Merlin Lahm, Tyler Linder, Jay Pelan, Jarrod Ridder, Joe Schoenfelder and Tyler Swanson

11. LAKE TAHOE CONDO Experience a summer or winter vacation of a lifetime at Lake Tahoe's quaint ski town of Incline Village. You will enjoy a three bedroom, two bath detached condo in the heart of the Sierra Mountains. Only minutes from the lake and one dozen world class ski resorts, there is never a lack of outdoor activities. For 7 days and 6 nights, you will get to enjoy the crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe, multiple fine dining restaurants, casinos, live music, golf, and world class skiing to name a few. Private beach access during the summer months, gym access and tennis facilities are available as well. Pair it with a trip to the San Francisco Bay Area or Napa Valley, as both are a short three hour car ride away. Trip must be used within 12 months from date of purchase.

Donated by: Tim Fehringer ’00

12. WASTE MANAGEMENT GOLF TOURNEY FOR 4 Your party of four will enjoy a 2-night stay at the Luxury JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. The JW is a 4 STAR resort that can accommodate all your needs… Take advantage of 5 sparkling pools, lazy river, waterslide, and kids’ activity center. The Spa provides a tranquil respite from a busy day for those that need a little extra pampering. For those of you who enjoy golfing, the resort’s Wildfire Golf Club features 2 Championship golf courses, designed by golf idols Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo. In conjunction with your 2-night stay, this package will also include 4 tickets for each Friday and Saturday of the tournament. The Waste Management Open is the Largest and Greatest Show on Grass. This is one of the most unique golf experiences you will ever have in a lifetime. With Giant Stadiums built around the 16th, 17th, and 18th holes, it creates an atmosphere unlike any other golfing event in the world. The 2019 event runs from January 28 to February 3.

Donated by: Dr. Rick & Julie (Schieffer ‘81) Haney, Columbus Family Practice, Matt Mroczek ‘99 and Joe Dierks ‘96

13. A SPECIAL PIZZA MEAL WITH FR. DAVE KORTH This is a unique pizza experience for eight guests with Fr. Dave. Mike and Kim Allen will be hosting this meal in their backyard oasis on a mutually agreed upon date. The Allen’s will make gourmet pizza from start to finish. Mike starts with specialty pizza flour and hand tosses the crust. Your pizza will be cooked in an outdoor traditional wood burning pizza oven. We promise to provide you with the most flavorful pizza experience. We will provide pizza and beverages and great company. Finish out this lovely evening with relaxing conversation and a magnificent dessert around the fire pit with your cordial hosts and our vivacious priest.

Donated by: Mike & Dr. Kim Allen and Fr. Dave Korth

14. UNO MAVERICK HOCKEY AT BAXTER ARENA! The buyer of this special package will receive 4 of the hottest tickets in Omaha--to a home UNO Hockey game during the 2018-2019 season. Also included are two rooms for one night in an Aksarben Village hotel and a $100 voucher for dinner for four.

Donated by: HDR, Inc.

15. FENCE, DECK OR RAILING Here is the chance to get the fence, deck or railing you’ve always wanted or replace that old deck, but best of all you don’t have to do the work! Let the professionals at NoSwett Fencing & Decks design and custom build it all for you. The package allows $1,000 to be used toward vinyl, wood, ornamental iron or chain link fencing or vinyl or wood decks and railings. We at FDC Publishing do not assume any responsibility for an increase in neighbors wanting to congregate in your backyard or on your new deck.

Donated by: NoSwett Fencing & Decks and FDC Publishing “the phone book with the red cover”

16. CHICAGO CUBS DREAM DAY PACKAGE FOR FOUR This Dream Day package includes four Field Box tickets to the Saturday, June 9 game vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates (time TBD) and post-game field passes for a photo opportunity. Also included, is a personalized photo of two Marquee Messages (usually, “Cubs Welcome your name”) on Wrigley Field’s iconic marquee that is given to the person when they arrive for the game. (Please check cubs.com as game times are subject to change.) And enjoy one room for two nights on Friday June 8 and Saturday June 9 at the Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel just steps from Michigan Ave. We are grateful to the office of J. Joe Ricketts and the sales and marketing office of the Chicago Cubs for helping us organize this package.

Donated by: Columbus Physical Therapy and Pekny & Associates CPA’s PC ~Jack Pekny

17. DINNER WITH FR. ROSS for 4 Couples You can “win” this package for four couples to enjoy dinner with Fr. Ross Burkhalter! This special opportunity may only come once a year for you to get to know better the pastor of St. Anthony Parish. Did you know that Fr. Ross has an undergraduate degree in political science from UNO? He likes to watch football, baseball and basketball and enjoys a round of golf on occasion. And besides classical sacred music he also enjoys music by the Moody Blues. Discover more by attending the 5:30 pm Mass together at St. Anthony’s and then enjoy a dinner at a restaurant of Fr. Ross’ choice.

Donated by: Chris & Cathy (Avery ’97) Hutchinson, Roger & Jill Krienke, Ryan & Dona Kudron, Chuck & Kathy Sliva, Andrea & Mark Schumacher and David & Amy Sliva

18. EXCLUSIVE HUSKER SUITE EXPERIENCE FOR FOUR This package includes four tickets to the Nebraska-Troy football game on September 15, 2018 in Lincoln. Your seats will be located in Suite 353 overlooking the 50 yard line of East Memorial Stadium. Your suite will provide covered/heated outdoor stadium seating as well as climate controlled indoor seating with six big screen TVs and a private bathroom. You will also enjoy a pre-game tailgate starting two hours before game time in the popular parking lot 12, just outside the doors of the east stadium. The tailgate includes a gathering under a shaded tent with delicious food and beverages, and additional dining fare and non- alcoholic drinks will be available during the game while you are enjoying the suite. Also included is a commemorative game book and tickets to remember the amazing views and unique experience while cheering on the Huskers!

Donated by: J. Joe Ricketts & the Ricketts Family

19. BUSINESS DINNER / COMPANY PARTY / RECEPTION Henry on 11th in Columbus is your location for this catered event. This unique facility takes you back to Columbus in its early glory days of the 1880’s. The venue is perfect for reunions, graduation parties, office parties, and receptions for up to 125 guests. It is equally comfortable for a boots and blue jeans event as it is for a formal occasion. Included in this package is a food and bar catering credit of $1,300 from the Husker House. Event date is based upon availability and must be used by 01/31/2019. May and December dates are excluded from this package.

Donated by: Lutz ~ Mark ’81 & Johna (Konwinski) ’81 Duren Husker Steak House, and Henry on 11th ~ Jeff & Cathy Gokie

20. PHEASANT HUNT AT BUNKER HILL FOR UP TO FOURTEEN (14) GUESTS Up to fourteen guests will enjoy a complete upland game hunting experience at the Bunker Hill hunting resort near Hastings, NE. The night before your big hunt enjoy a six-course blue rock shoot under the lights along with dinner/drinks and lodging in the Bunker Hill Bunk House. The next morning hunt pheasants with birds guaranteed and hunting dogs provided. And your amiable hunting hosts: Jerod Trouba ‘99, Brock Pillen ’01 and Jim Pillen will make sure you’ll have a fun and memorable experience. The hunt date can be arranged from October 2018 through April 2019 (dates will not be a problem!)

Donated by: Pillen Family Farms

21. CREATE YOUR SPECIAL WEEKEND GETAWAY FOR 4 You and three guests will fly to any NFL city that has direct air service from Omaha and create your own special getaway experience. Have enough time to enjoy the amenities of a new or familiar metropolitan area and also attend an NFL game in the 2018 season. There are 18 NFL cities to choose from that have direct flights from Eppley Airfield! Package includes air fare, two rooms for three nights of hotel lodging (Friday – Sunday) and four NFL game tickets. Arrangements must be made through the donor by June 1, 2018.

Donated by: Foreman Lumber & Construction ~ Craig Foreman ‘92 & Ben Foreman ‘00

22. SAY IT WITH ROSES & HAVE YOUR HOME PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED With the floral arrangement of your choice each month of the year, you can delight the heart of a loved one, teacher or employee of the month; add a splash of color to your home or church, or welcome your customers in a warm way at the front desk. Choose from fresh flowers, plants, silk arrangements or wreaths. All items will be delivered to the location you choose if you provide two days’ notice. Does not include FTD or wire out orders and must be used by March 2019. Also included with this package let Affinity Clean make your home look and smell amazing! Affinity Cleaning will provide 2.5 hours of professional cleaning of your home with a personal touch.

Donated by: Hy-Vee Floral ~ Cyndi Jarecke, Manager; Affinity Clean~Natasha Wemhoff

23. SNAKE FALLS FISHING For FOUR Trout fishing in Nebraska? You bet! Enjoy two days of fishing for rainbow and brown trout on Nebraska's Snake River located twenty five miles southwest of Valentine. Don't let the grass covered terrain of the Sand Hills fool you, monster trout are hiding at the bottom of a 200 foot deep canyon carved into the floor of the plains. This fabulous and challenging trip for four includes: guide service as needed for river access, fishing tips, cabin accommodations, if available, for one night located at Snake Falls (alternative lodging in Valentine) and a $200 food and beverage credit at The Prairie Club which adjoins SFR property.

Donated by: Joe & Bobbi Fehringer

24. PRAIRIE CLUB GOLF for FOUR Deep in the heartland of America, on the rim of the Snake River Canyon, near Valentine, Nebraska, is The Prairie Club, a place that rivals more famous golfing destinations and attracts devout believers in the game. Played as it lies, this uniquely American terrain has been so gently seeded, each hole so naturally revealed, it is as if the Divine Hand wore a golf glove: unimaginable beauty, heightened senses, and a focus on leaving well enough alone. So come experience what may be the world’s most undisturbed holes of golf. Voted "Best Overnight Golf Destination" Golf Digest, “Top 10 36-Hole Resort” LINKS Magazine • 2013, “Top 100 Modern Courses” Golfweek, and “Top Courses You Can Play in America” Golf Magazine • 2014. Package includes two days of unlimited golf with carts and one night of lodging in double rooms for four (4) people plus $200 in credit ($50.00 per person.) Valid Sunday-Wednesday nights only. Thursday, Friday and Saturday may be available at an additional charge. Expires October 2018.

Donated by: First National Bank

25. LAS VEGAS NFR & CIRQUE du SOLEIL TICKETS for FOUR Attend the National Finals Rodeo one night, enjoy a Cirque du Soleil show a second night and have one evening free during this fabulous trip to Las Vegas from Thursday December 6 – Saturday December 15, 2018. This trip includes four (4) tickets to both events and hotel accommodations of two Grand King rooms with strip views for three nights at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. You also will have a $200 voucher to use at the MGM resort, along with a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant. And a $1,000 air fare voucher completes this extravagant package that promises the adventure, entertainment, excitement and lifetime memories only Vegas can provide.

Donated by: Luke Fendrick ’96, Lauri Sampson and John ’96 & Tara Obrist

26. TWO NEBRASKA SEASON FOOTBALL TICKETS For the true Husker fan!! This is your opportunity to buy two (2) Nebraska football season tickets for the 2018 season, located in the west stadium, between the 40-yard lines and up only about 8-10 rows from the field. These seats are in a donation level section of the stadium! The tickets are made available through the generosity of University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen. Go Huskers!

Donated by: Jim & Suzanne Pillen

27. LADIES WEEKEND DASH TO CHICAGO Ladies, get ready to enjoy a weekend dash to Chicago for 4. You pick the weekend. Your accommodations include an airline voucher for $800, two rooms for two nights at a hotel on or near the Magnificent Mile. Enjoy a $400 gift card to dine at Chicago Cut, which is perched over the Chicago River and selected as the #1 Steakhouse in Chicago. Unwind at the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, where each lady can custom create her spa experience using their $200 gift certificate toward a massage, facial, manicure, pedicure or combination of these. (Please note that advanced reservations are necessary).

Donated by: Pillen Family Farms

28. ADVERTISE WITH 250 RADIO COMMERCIALS! Cash in on Nebraska’s largest listening area and the area’s #1 stations! Alpha Media is happy to offer fifty (50) - 30 second commercials on each of our 5 radio stations (250 total), KZ-100, KLIR 101, 93.5 The Hawk, 900 KJSK and 1510 KTTT. These commercials may be scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and they must be used by 4/30/2019. This cannot be used in conjunction with an existing advertising agreement. Other restrictions may apply.

Donated by: Alpha Media

29. LINKS AND SPA GETAWAY IN LINCOLN for 4 COUPLES You deserve this special getaway package for four couples in Lincoln! While the guys unwind with a round of golf at Firethorn and a second round the following day at the Lincoln Country Club, the ladies will let all of their cares melt away with a relaxing half day at Tranquility Salon & Spa followed by lunch at the restaurant of their choice. Package includes a $100 meal voucher at the restaurant of your choice and four rooms for one night at a Lincoln hotel. Excludes Husker home football weekends.

Donated by: Columbus Family Practice, First National Bank and Tom ‘90 & Angie Fehringer

30. COLLEGE WORLD SERIES FOR FOUR (4) Put on your baseball hats and plan to head to Omaha in June. The college World Series will be back at the TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. Behlen Mfg. Co. will be offering a package which includes four (4) tickets to the Championship One game and two (2) hotel rooms on Monday, June 25th, 2018. This package promises loads of fun and excitement!

Donated by: Behlen Mfg. Co.

31. LINKS GOLF for FOUR AT DISMAL RIVER Near Mullen, NE, the Dismal River Golf Club is “like stepping back in time and seeing what the dunes of Northeast Scotland must have looked like hundreds of years ago,” commented Jack Nicklaus, the course designer of Dismal’s signature 7,800 yard, 18-hole course featuring links golf in its purest form: rugged, windblown, hard and fast. The perfect A-1/A-4 bentgrass greens have some interesting contours, some of which were tweaked by Nicklaus after construction and there’s even a bunker in the middle of one green. The 7,000 yard 18-hole Doak Course at Dismal River will also provide a special and unique experience for the golfer. The front nine is in the Sandhills and the back nine plays along and near a valley with more lush vegetation and the backdrop of Big and Little Horseshoe, two uniquely shaped hills that define this course. An 18,000 square foot clubhouse offers a saloon lounge, card room, pool tables and wine room. First-class accommodations are available in cabins located on site, offering both rustic charm and sensational views. Package includes as many rounds of golf, which four golfers can play in one day, one night of lodging for four, food and beverages. Must be used in 2018.

Donated by: Jeff Schumacher ‘75

32. CATERED MEAL FOR 40 at EVANS HOUSE Offer your event guests (up to 40 people) a smoked brisket meal with all the fixings and drinks on the 3rd Floor of the historic and elegant Evan’s House--on the edge of the Columbus business district. This package is perfect for an office party, wedding rehearsal dinner, or that dream reception for a special family member or friend. Built in 1912, the Evans House is listed on the National History Registry and has been restored to much of its original décor including a stunning mural with historic scenes from Columbus’ past. Dates subject to availability. Must be used in 2018.

Donated by: Great Plains State Bank, Samson, LLC, Rick & Tracie Chochon and Scott & Pat Mueller

33. AQUA-CLEAR DRINKING WATER SYSTEM Culligan offers a state-of-the-art “Reverse Osmosis’ Drinking Water System for your home or business. Culligan’s Aqua-Clear system provides great tasting water and removes contaminants and impurities from your drinking water. The unit carries a lifetime warranty (excluding filters) and is capable of supplying water to more than one tap. The unit can be installed under a sink or in the basement area and installation is included. The system is an economical alternative (Green Solution) to bottled water and allows for each of its four filters to be changed by the homeowner.

Donated by: Culligan Water of Columbus

34. “WICKED” for FOUR & DINNER Enjoy this superb performance for four individuals at the Saturday, May 19, 2018, 2:00 p.m. matinee performance of “Wicked.” The venue is Omaha’s beautiful Orpheum Theater and your seats will be awesome! You will be in Orchestra Section, Row F, seats 107-110. And following the performance enjoy a superb dining experience with your $300 voucher at the Flatiron Café located at 17th and Howard in the historic flatiron building near the Old Market.

Donated by: Dr. Milton & Kathy Zadina, Columbus Family Practice & Flatiron Café

35. MOUNTAIN THUNDER LODGE IN BRECKENRIDGE Enjoy five days and four nights lodging for up to four adults and two children at Mountain Thunder Lodge, a luxurious and elegant all-condominium-suite-retreat ideally located in a quiet forest right in the heart of Breckenridge, CO. Featuring a distinct stone-and-timber design, stylish alpine décor and superb amenities including state-of–the-art exercise facilities, outdoor pool and hot tubs, ski lockers, complimentary shuttle service and in-room high-speed internet access. Dates subject to availability. Certificate for Unit 1203 is good through December 1, 2018

Donated by: Optometric Center of Columbus - Matthew Dinslage, O.D. & Krystal Dinslage

36. RUSTIC RIVER DINNER RETREAT Start this relaxing cabin experience for five couples at the cabin of Steve and Kristine Line where your congenial hosts will offer beverages and scrumptious appetizers provided by Maximus Lounge/Reeders. Then you are off on a brief ATV ride down the road to your next cordial hosts, Travis and Jolene Bock and their cabin. Once there, you’ll enjoy a prime rib dinner also provided by Maximus Lounge/Reeders (and perhaps a few more beverages!) The date will be on a mutually agreed upon date but your hosts suggest a late August Saturday evening.

Donated by: Travis ‘89 & Jolene (Sokol ’89) Bock, Cory & Keri Reeder and Steve & Kristine Line

37. SIP AND SOAR IN NAPA VALLEY for TWO This Experience Includes: 1) 3-night stay in a standard guest room at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley, 2) Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to San Francisco or Oakland, CA, 3) Private tour and wine tasting for 2 at Fontanella Family Winery in Napa, 4) Private wine tasting for 2 at Jessup Cellars in Yountville, Napa Valley, 5) 6 consecutive hours of chauffeured luxury sedan service, 6) Hot Air Balloon ride for 2 over Napa Valley, including Champagne brunch and 7) booking & concierge service. 2018 resort blackouts: May 25-28; Jun 22-24 and weekends in September and October. Additional blackouts may apply. Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Air blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.

Donated by: Chris ‘96 & Heather Langan & Friends of Scotus

38. SHAMROCK AWAY GAME BUS TRIP FOR 18 FOOTBALL FANS This bus trip to the Shamrocks’ 2018 football away game to Raymond Central on Friday, September 21st is the perfect opportunity for 18 parents and fans to attend the game and enjoy your own food and refreshments on the way there and back. Let our good friends at PapaG’s take care of the transportation.

Donated by: Shelby Lumber and PapaG’s bus rental~Jason Gaver

39. OKOBOJI CONDO VACATION Start a new family tradition and enjoy a long weekend stay at a beautiful three bedroom lake house on Lake Minnewashta in Okoboji. This trip is scheduled for June 21 (Thursday) – June 24th (Sunday). The property includes a large deck with a stunning lake view that is only minutes away from the entertainment of Arnold’s Park, Oak Hill Marina, Emerald Hills Golf Course, and many restaurants. Your family will be struck by Okoboji’s ease and beauty. Your time in Okoboji can be spent on thrilling rides at the historical amusement park, enjoying the water, listening to the free concerts at the green space, playing miniature golf, building sandcastles, dining at local restaurants, shopping in unique boutiques, and eating ice cream at the infamous Nutty Bar Stand

Donated by: Jim & Korene Fehringer

40. CMA's in Nashville for 2 This once-in-a-lifetime Country Music Experience includes: two Bronze-level tickets (300 level) to Country Music’s 2018 Biggest Awards Night in November (date to be announced) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (venue subject to change.) Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Also included is a 3-night hotel stay in a standard guest room in downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum platinum package for 2 and booking & concierge service. The annual CMA Awards show brings together some of the biggest stars to toast the past year in country music. In addition to the awards for the “bests” of the previous year, there are spectacular live performances by today’s country mega stars and moving tributes to past legends. 2017 marked the awards show 51st year, making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network television. Last year, this sold out awards show was watched by more than 15 million viewers at home. Here’s your chance to be one of the lucky people to experience this exciting awards show in person! Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance.

Donated by: Behlen Mfg. Co., Chris and Cathy (Avery ’97) Hutchinson and Gene Steffy Ford

41. DINNER WITH FR. JOE Want to have dinner with a mountain climber, pilot, book author and a savior of souls? Here is your chance and it is all with the same person! This is an opportunity to dine in the company of our own Fr. Joe Miksch of St. Isidore’s Parish. Your party of up to eight (8) people will enjoy a dinner hosted at the John and Tara Obrist home. Bring an appetite and a good ear and you will hear some wonderful stories from Fr. Joe. You might even learn more about the new stained glass windows at St. Isidore’s. Dinner will take place on a mutually agreed upon date.

Donated by: Fr. Joe Miksch and John ‘96 & Tara Obrist

42. ELKS COUNTRY CLUB FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Your family will enjoy golf, swimming and socializing at the Columbus Elks Country Club through this Family Membership. This package includes the annual country club dues, but not the required annual Elks dues or the monthly minimum. The membership is good for the year beginning April of 2018 through March 31, 2019 and the membership is only available for a new golfing member who has never been an Elk’s golfing member in the past.

Donated by: Schumacher, Smejkal, Brockhaus, & Herley, PC and the Elks Country Club

43. NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA GUIDED FISHING ADVENTURE FOR TWO. Experience the best fishing that South Dakota has to offer on the Glacial Lakes near Webster, SD with Marcus Quam of Reel Therapy Guide Service. No need to load your boat, pack your rods, or gather your tackle because Marcus will provide it all. This package includes 2-days of guided fishing for two and $300 gift card for lodging, licenses, gas, etc. A priceless experience! Contact Reel Therapy Guide Service for your reservation: 605-940-9943. Dates subject to availability. Book your trip by April 1st, 2019.

Donated by: Anonymous

44. VINEYARD TOUR AND MEAL FOR 5 COUPLES This chauffeured trip package will take five couples to the Prairie Creek Vineyard in Central City. Once there, you will enjoy a brief tour and wine tasting at the vineyard and then you’re off to town for a delectable meal and more of their highly regarded wines in the ambient atmosphere of the vineyard’s restaurant. Package includes a generous $400 meal voucher (which might also provide a bottle or two of vino to take home) and your party bus transportation to and from Central City provided by our friends at PapaG’s Entertainment. Note: it’s best to visit the vineyard before the August harvest and you might want to avoid Saturdays during wedding season because the bus is booked heavily on that day.

Donated by: Cory & Tricia Faust and the Edward Jones Offices of Columbus

45. SIX BAGS OF FONTANELLE SEED CORN or ONE BOX (40 UNITS) OF SOYBEANS You are bidding on any six bags of Fontanelle Seed corn or forty bags of Soybeans. Winning bidder will have his or her choice of hybrids that will best fit their needs. Choices will include any combination of GenuityR SmartStaxR, GenuityR DroughtGardR, GenuityR VT Triple PROR or GenuityR VT Double PROR corn products. Soybeans will be RoundUp Ready 2 XtendR or RoundUp Ready 2 YieldR. Voucher is good for either 2018 or 2019 growing season.

Donated by: Chris Cielocha ’97 & Fontanelle Hybrids

46. AFTER HOURS PARTY AT THE FOREMANS! After the Grand Auction you will be given a ride from Scotus to Craig and Michele’s house. Once there you can enjoy the bar experience that has three TVs or you can step to the next room to relax and watch TV on the 82" screen. All refreshments provided from the famously fully stocked bar, and to fill that late night urge a homemade breakfast will be served. Package is for up to ten people.

Donated by: Craig ‘92 & Michele Foreman

47. TRAEGER GRILL, HALF A HOG & YETI Cooler This robust Pro Series-34 Pellet Grill is the perfect addition to your backyard and it comes with a half hog and a premium Tundra 65 YETI cooler to use for your first masterpiece cookout. A sawhorse chassis on the Traeger provides linebacker-like stability, a brawny new side-lift bar gives even weight distribution and the solid all-terrain wheels ease movement over pavers, rocks and dirt. The Digital Pro Controller offers Advanced Grilling Logic which maintains a +/- 15 degree F temperature control to guarantee precision grilling. Also includes dual meat temperature probes, extra grill rack, an 18 pound hopper capacity and a cooking capacity of 884 square inches. Grill weight, 136 pounds. “The Yeti Tundra 65 is perfect for storing the drinks and food for your backyard barbecue.”

Donated by: Mead Lumber, Pillen Family Farms, and Dakota MAC~Nick Luchsinger

48. SCOTUS MEDIA CENTER REMODEL Each year we ask our Gala supporters to consider funding a special capital improvement for the school. This year, we hope your philanthropy will support the remodeling of the school’s media center. Our goal is to make the space more comfortable and functional for student use. Improvements will include digital subscriptions of reference materials, new tables and chairs, shelving and hopefully a second conference room for resource teachers to assist students in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) studies. Project fundraising goal: $25,000.

Sponsorship Levels: Cornerstone - Full Share $1,000 Builder - Half Share $ 500 Benefactor - Quarter Share $ 250 Patron - Tenth Share $ 100