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Auction Program Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Auction Program Saturday, June 17, 2017 Hyatt Regency Long Beach Silent Auction Rules 1. The Silent Auction will begin promptly at 5:00 on June 17, 2017 and will close at approximately 6:20 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Each closing bid will be certified by an Auction Official and constitutes the winning bid. Serious bidders should stand next to auction bid sheet until Auction Official picks up bid sheet. Not all bid sheets are picked up at the EXACT closing time. 2. All items and services have been donated to Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) and are sold by JACCC and not the donor. Purchasers may not ask for refunds or exchanges from the donor. Auction coordinators are not responsible for lost merchandise or certificates. Lost merchandise or certificates will not be replaced. 3. All purchases are final. NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS. 4. All Silent Auction items and services must be used within the time limits specifically stated in the catalog and are subject to the terms and conditions stipulated by the donors. Please note that all accommodations are subject to availability. Exact dates and detailed conditions of stays in hotels must be arranged in advance by the purchaser with the donor, keeping in mind that all black-out periods stated in the catalog and on certificates will apply. All noted restrictions and expiration dates apply. Expiration dates cannot be extended. 5. JACCC assumes no responsibility should any of these establishments be unable to fulfill your certificate. 6. In the event of a contested item, the last two individuals appearing on the bid sheet will participate in a sealed “bid off.” This will be in written form. The decision of the Auction Official in this procedure will be final. 7. All gifts in the Silent Auction have bid sheets affixed nearby. Persons bidding must include their name, bid number, table number, phone number and bid amount on the sheet. Incorrect bid raises will be changed by the Auction Officials. 8. Winners will be notified at their tables during the evening. Items purchased must be removed the evening of the event. Payments must be made at the time and may be made by cash, check (made payable to JACCC), Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. 9. Please note minimum bids and increases in bid amounts for each item. Bids will be honored only if incremental bidding is in accordance with the minimum increases. Bids below opening minimum bids will be changed to the proper increase. 10. The Auction Coordinators have endeavored to catalog and describe the Auction items correctly, but all items are sold “as is” and the Auction Coordinators neither warrant nor represent and in no way are responsible for the correctness of description, or genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition to represent cash value and, once given to the purchaser will not be replaced (if lost or otherwise). No statement contained in the Catalog or made orally at the Auction or elsewhere shall be deemed to such a warranty representation or assumption of liability. 11. Certificates are the same as cash and cannot be replaced by the Auction if lost or stolen. These trips are only suggested, should you wish to extend you stays you must coordinate with the donor directly, at your expense. AUCTION COORDINATORS DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS. 12. Neither JACCC nor Knock Out Productions shall be liable to winners for any failure, delay, cancellation, interruption or changes to any provision of services, events or travel packages purchased which is occasioned by causes beyond our control including, but not restricted to fires, earthquakes, floods or other inclement weather, war, civil commotion or disturbances, strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, accidents, epidemic, interruptions in or delays of transportation services, electrical or power failures or outages, failures or delays in obtaining delivery from donors or manufacturers, suspension or non-renewal of the venue’s license for any reasons whatsoever, or any act ruling, regulation or law of any government bureau or agency or public authority. Delays so caused shall not release winners from their obligations to accept and pay for the items purchased. 13. Items/certificates purchased at this auction cannot be sold on any internet auction or at any other event. Certificates will be considered void if these items are sold on any internet site. 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 American Airlines Travel to Japan and the Imperial Hotel Tokyo 200,000 Miles and a Two-Night Stay in One Deluxe Room with Breakfast for Two People The winning bidder will receive 200,000 AAdvantage® Miles!!!! You can use your AAdvantage® miles to fly to Tokyo or another exciting destination on American Airlines, American Eagle carriers, Oneworld Airlines or selected AAdvantage participating airlines. Other awards available at AA.com/redeem. All current processing fees, passenger fees, airport fees, taxes, etc. apply to each individual award claim. Miles Must be deposited into your American Airlines Account no later than July 18, 2017. Travel can be completed at a later date once deposited into your mile account. This package also includes a two-night stay in a deluxe room with breakfast for two people at the beautiful and luxurious Imperial Hotel Tokyo. The Imperial Hotel Tokyo proudly attests to the highest levels of service and accommodations. This legendary Tokyo landmark has welcomed royalty, heads of state, celebrities and international business leaders for over 120 years, offering discreet, highly personalized services, restrained elegance, award-winning cuisine and refined, impeccable Japanese hospitality. Airline restrictions: The itinerary you choose determines the number of miles you need to use. Miles should be deposited into your AAdvantage Account ASAP. American will not be responsible for lost, stolen damaged or destroyed certificates. Each certificate is subject to all the terms and conditions stated thereon, which cannot be modified or waived. American Airlines reserves the right to change AAdvantage program rules, regulations, travel awards and offers any time without notice. No Advantage award charges apply when booking award reservations 21 days or more in advance prior to departure via www.aa.com. Reservations booked less than 21 days or routing changes will require an additional fee. Additional fees for baggage, taxes, international taxes etc., apply. For complete AAdvantage program details please visit www.aa.com/Aadvantage. Not valid for cash. Hotel restrictions: Advance reservations are required and subject to availability and blackout dates. Not valid Saturdays. Meals and beverages (other than breakfast) are not included. Expires December 29, 2017. **Airline miles and hotel stay may be used separately.** Donated by American Airlines and Imperial Hotel Estimated Value: $17,500 Buy It Now for $17,500 #2 Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Tucson, Arizona Three-Night Package for Two. Includes All Meals, Fitness Activities and a $155 per Person Allowance towards Services Welcome to a worry-free vacation for two. You and a guest will receive a three-night stay and $155 per person allowance towards spa, sports & wellness services at Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Tucson, AZ. Includes round- trip airport ground transportation, all gratuities, service charge and sales tax on the gift certificate. Airfare not included. A Canyon Ranch Health Resort vacation is a complete experience. From your room to your meals to a selection of wellness and spa services, your comprehensive package includes everything you need for a healthy getaway. Three nutritious, gourmet meals with a wide variety of entrees and accompaniments are served daily. Fresh fruit, juice and lemonade are available at various locations around the Ranch all day. Guests at Canyon Ranch Health Resort have access to the world's most comprehensive spa facilities with 40 complimentary fitness activities each day including aerobic conditioning, strength training, tennis, racquetball, squash, basketball, indoor/outdoor pool, meditation, yoga, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms and much more. Daily selection of lectures and cooking demonstrations too! Reservations are based on availability. Not valid during holiday periods. Additional services are available on an a la carte basis. Expires June 17, 2018. Donated by Canyon Ranch Health Resorts Estimated Value: $6,780 Buy it Now for $7,000 #3 2007-2012 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley A six-bottle vertical of Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon The 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark ruby-red color. It has a complex expressive nose of cassis, blueberries, violets, cedar and dark chocolate. This wine has a vibrant attack, a full mid-palate, and an extremely long finish. The ripe, well-integrated tannins are just starting to soften. This wine will continue to improve through 2034, given proper cellaring. 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon This 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a complex and layered expression of California Cabernet. The wine has a dark garnet color and is bursting with fruit even as it is poured. it has a nose of cassis, violets, licorice, allspice and roasting coffee. On the palate, it has an extraordinarily rich attack, a satin texture and an exuberant expression of fruit on the mid-palate that comes from picking grapes at the peak of their ripeness. The wine finishes with notions of savory umami, and fruit with a medium tannic grip. Given proper cellaring, this wine should give drinking pleasure through 2032. 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Our 2009 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a ripe, rich, layered, yet elegant wine.
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