GRAND AUCTION
1. GRILLIN’ DELIGHT (2) 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. TIM MCGRAW & FAITH HILL - SOUL2SOUL AT CENTURYLINK for 2 For the first time since 2007, country music’s premier couple, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, embark on a major tour-2017 Soul2Soul Tour. In terms of the set list, audiences can likely expect an array of tracks spanning both of their highly successful careers. Tim McGraw’s most recent album was 2015’s “Damn Country Music,” which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and No. 3 for Top Country Albums. Faith Hill, meanwhile, hasn’t released a new studio album since 2005’s “Fireflies.” This package includes two (2) box seats for September 22nd CenturyLink Center, Omaha concert and a $100 gift certificate for dinner.
Donated by: Aon & Behlen Mfg. Co.
3. TIM MCGRAW & FAITH HILL - SOUL2SOUL AT PINNACLE for 4 You and three friends will enjoy the Soul2Soul Tour Concert set for Friday, May 12, 2017 in the Pinnacle Bank Arena beginning at 7:30 p.m. Your seats are #19-22 in section 318, Row 4. And to complete your evening, use a $100 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. For more information about the park, go to: http://v2.brokenarrowwilderness.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=5&id=20 &Itemid=36
Donated by: Tyson’99 & Jasper Owens ~Strategic Legacy Advisors & Catholic Order of Foresters
5. REACH OVER 10,000 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, 2017.
Donated by: Columbus Telegram
6. TERRY REDLIN FRAMED PRINT This framed "Comforts of Home" 42” x 30” canvas print by Terry Redlin is ready to add warmth and beauty to your home. “This rustic lakeside cabin is far enough from the city to create a sense that civilization has been left far behind, but not so distant to make the return trip a burden. The weather will always be just right for either fishing or hunting. The boat is ready. The dog is waiting. And the sunsets, of course, will be outstanding.” –Terry Redlin
Donated by: Dr. Joe ’00 & Amber Citta
7. KC SHOPPING & SPA EXPERIENCE FOR FOUR Ladies, this is your opportunity to get away from it all and enjoy several days of shopping and relaxation in Kansas City! Package includes a special Country Club Plaza experience of shopping, hotel stay of two rooms for two nights and spa package for four. Also included is a personal welcome and tour of KC Surroundings by store owner Terri (Dreifurst ’78) Mancuso—with your choice of breakfast or lunch at the store plus a 20% discount on all purchases at the fine home furnishings boutique. (Terri suggests a fall visit for the best experience.)
Donated by: Gene Steffy Ford, Cory & Tricia Faust and Terri (Dreifurst ’78) Mancuso
8. 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, 2017.
Donated by: Eye Physicians, P.C. ~ Peter E. Diedrichsen, M.D., Amit Todani, M.D., Rick Haney, O.D., Rick Meyer, O.D., and Jeff Saum, O.D.
9. NEBRASKA AT OREGON FOR FOUR Travel to beautiful Eugene, Oregon and to Oregon University’s Autzen Stadium for the Saturday, September 9th football game between our beloved Huskers and the Ducks. With four game tickets, you and three guests can cheer on the Huskers in what is widely known as one of the loudest stadiums in college football. Also included in this package is $800 for transportation and two rooms for two nights in Salem, Oregon—conveniently located between the Portland airport and the stadium in Eugene. Your hotel is also just 15 minutes from Oregon’s famous wine country, in case you want to add some additional fun before or after the game!
Donated by: Behlen Mfg. Co. and Mike & Dr. Kim Allen and Dr. Rick & Julie (Schieffer ‘81) Haney
10. 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. The designated drivers will give you a ride home at ???? Package is for up to ten people.
Donated by: Craig ‘92 & Michele Foreman
11. FOUR REMBRANDTS AT YOUR SERVICE With almost as many combined years of experience as our 133-year-old school, this crew of professional painters will provide up to 32 man hours and five gallons of paint for your home’s interior or exterior. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity: with so much Shamrock blood in the veins of these artists, your home will not only look great but like an Irish pot of gold it may increase in value!
Donated by: Pat Brockhaus, Merlin Lahm, John Petersen and Vern Younger
12. LAKE TAHOE CONDO & AIR FARE 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. Includes $1,000 for airfare. Trip must be used within 12 months from date of purchase.
Donated by: Tim Fehringer ’00 and Jim Fehringer
13. SIX BAGS OF FONTANELLE SEED CORN You are bidding on any six bags of Fontanelle Seed corn. 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 products. All hybrids are RIBR Complete. Voucher is good for either 2017 or 2018 growing season.
Donated by: Chris Cielocha ’97 & Fontanelle Hybrids
14. A MEAL WITH FR DAVID KORTH IN OMAHA Enjoy either dinner in Omaha for two couples, or "reserved seating” for two couples at the always packed 10:30 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Omaha followed by brunch with Fr. Dave.
Donated by: Fr. David Korth and KC Council 938
15. 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 2017-2018 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.
16. 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”
17. CHICAGO CUBS DREAM DAY PACKAGE FOR FOUR This Dream Day package includes four Field Box tickets to the Saturday, June 10 game vs. the Colorado Rockies at 1:20 p.m. 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. And enjoy one room for two nights on Friday June 9 and Saturday June 10 on or near Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. 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: Dr. Ed ’87 & Casey Fehringer, Tom ’90 & Angie Fehringer and Pekny & Associates CPA’s PC ~Jack Pekny
18. DINNER WITH FR. ROSS for 4 Couples Be the last to show your bid number and “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 our community’s newest pastor. Here is just a tidbit: Did you know that in the inaugural Collar Series Baseball Game pitting priests from the Omaha Archdiocese vs priests from the Lincoln Diocese, our Fr. Ross earned offensive MVP for the Omaha team, going 3 for 3 at bat, with two RBIs, and also made a nice catch while playing center field? There is so much more to learn about Fr. Ross, and what better way than to attend the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Anthony’s and then enjoy a dinner together at a restaurant of Fr. Ross’ choice.
Donated by: Tim ’77 & Amy (Maguire ’78) Harrington, Chuck & Kathy Sliva, David & Amy Sliva and Andrea & Mark Schumacher
19. EXCLUSIVE HUSKER SUITE EXPERIENCE FOR FOUR This package includes four tickets to the Nebraska-Rutgers football game on September 23, 2017 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
20. BUSINESS DINNER / COMPANY PARTY / RECEPTION Henry on 11th in Columbus is your location for this catered event. The newly renovated facility is perfect for reunions, graduation parties, office parties, and receptions for up to 125 guests. 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 01/31/2018. 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
21. 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 2017 through April 2018 (dates will not be a problem!)
Donated by: Pillen Family Farms
22. BUILDING DREAMS ONE PROJECT AT A TIME Tap into the professional craftsmanship of Foreman Lumber and Construction for your next dream construction project. Use this $2,500 voucher toward any construction project such as a new shed or deck, sewing or sun room, a kitchen or man-cave remodel or even a custom built home. Must be used in 2017.
Donated by: Foreman Lumber & Construction ~ Craig Foreman ‘92 & Ben Foreman ‘00
23. 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 2018. Also included with this package let Affinity Clean make your home look and smell amazing! Affinity Clean will provide a professional cleaning of your home with a personal touch ($100 value.)
Donated by: Hy-Vee Floral ~ Cyndi Jarecke, Manager; Affinity Clean~Natasha Wemhoff
24. DENVER BRONCOS GAME TICKETS (4) AND HOTEL Experience professional football up close and in person with these nearly impossible-to-get Bronco game tickets. Through his access as a former team member, Chad Mustard has helped us purchase four tickets in the “bowl” (approximately 5-10 rows up from the field) and between the 10-yard lines. And you get to choose the game you wish to attend at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. 2017 game dates are not yet scheduled, but we should know at the Gala auction which teams are set to play in Denver. Note: CBS Television may not allow tickets for some contests. Also included is $800 for hotel and meals.
Donated by: Chad ’97 & Kalli Mustard, Wayne & Peg Morfeld, Dr. Rick & Julie (Schieffer ’81) Haney and Columbus Physical Therapy - Steve & Kristine Line, Rusty & Andrea Kuhl
25. 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 $650 in credit ($162.50 per person.) Breakfast buffet the following morning will also be included. Valid Sunday-Wednesday nights only. Thursday, Friday and Saturday may be available at an additional charge. Expires October 2017.
Donated by: Joe & Bobbi Fehringer
26. 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 $500 in credit ($125.00 per person.) Valid Sunday-Wednesday nights only. Thursday, Friday and Saturday may be available at an additional charge. Expires October 2017.
Donated by: First National Bank
27. BIKE FOR 6 “ALE TRAIL” TOUR Gather three couples for a date night or just a crazy night out with friends along the “Ale Trail” while riding a bike for six! Your group will choose the time and date to begin your bike tour in the Lincoln Haymarket to visit pubs and breweries that serve locally hand-crafted brews. Sample as many beers as you like and end the night in a Haymarket hotel. Three hotel rooms included for a one night stay. Cheers!
Donated by: 2016 Gala Chairs: Joe & Stacy Chohon, Chuck & Kathy Sliva, Dale & Jill (Kruse ’93) Zaruba
28. 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 7 – Sunday December 10, 2017. 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
29. TWO NEBRASKA SEASON FOOTBALL TICKETS For the true Husker fan!! This is your opportunity to buy two (2) Nebraska football season tickets for the 2017 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
30. 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
31. 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 4/30/2018. This cannot be used in conjunction with an existing advertising agreement. Other restrictions may apply.
Donated by: Alpha Media
32. DINNER FOR FOUR WITH ARCHBISHOP LUCAS (3) Be the lucky buyer of this unique dinner opportunity for two couples (or four individuals) and enjoy a dinner with Archbishop George Lucas hosted in the home of John and Tara Obrist on Saturday, August 19, 2017. The Most Reverend George J. Lucas is the fifth archbishop and tenth to lead the Archdiocese of Omaha. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity! This package will be sold three times to groups of four.
Donated by: The Most Reverend George J. Lucas, John ‘96 & Tara Obrist and Pat ‘96 & Annie Sokol
33. BUILD OR REMODEL YOUR DREAM HOME! Be the top bidder and let the experts at Woerth Construction provide you with a new deck, kitchen counter tops, cabinets, windows, roofing, siding or any other new construction or remodeling need on your wish list. This voucher will provide your first $1,500 towards any project—it’s really an angel of a deal! (Voucher must be used by December 1, 2017.)
Donated by: Woerth Construction ~ Mike Woerth ‘91
34. 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. is offering a package which includes four (4) tickets to the Championship One game and two (2) hotel rooms on Monday, June 26th, 2017. This package promises loads of fun and excitement!
Donated by: Behlen Mfg. Co.
35. GUN SHOOT, KAYAKING/RAFTING AND MEAL FOR 8 If you’ve always wanted to know what it’s like to fire a pistol, rifle and a shotgun, this is an opportunity you can’t miss! Jane Tooley, Shamrock graduate and retired Lieutenant of the Nebraska State Patrol and 36-year veteran of law enforcement, will introduce four couples or eight individuals to a variety of firearms and test your marksmanship on a range at her country acreage. Besides stationary targets you will also have a chance to shoot trap. Then it’s off to the Platte River for your choice of kayaking or rafting; and at the end of the day you will be treated to a wonderful meal of homemade Cream Can Cook and refreshments. And since deputy Tooley has never been at a loss for words, you will likely get to hear some great stories around the fire to complete your experience.
Donated by: Jane Tooley ‘63
36. 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 2017.
Donated by: Jeff Schumacher ‘75
37. HUSKER VOLLEYBALL for TWO & HELICOPTER TRANSPORTATION Enjoy watching one of the best volleyball teams in the country defend their home court at one of the Huskers’ 2017 matches. This package includes two tickets together, a $100 gift card to Lazlo’s for dinner and drinks, AND helicopter transportation from Columbus to Lincoln and back plus $100 for transportation from the Lincoln airport. The 2017 schedule has yet to be set by the University but we will try to accommodate any non-football weekend or weekday match.
Donated by: Bryan ‘87 & Lisa Ternus, Brian & Dawn Sucha and Kim & Jill Wolfe
38. 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
39. SOMETHING ROTTEN for FOUR Enjoy this superb performance for four individuals at the Saturday, May 20, 2017, 2:00 p.m. matinee performance of Something Rotten. The venue is Omaha’s beautiful Orpheum Theater and your seats will be awesome! You will be in Orchestra Section, Row N, seats 111-114. And following the performance enjoy a superb dining experience with your $400 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 and Columbus Family Practice
40. 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, 2017
Donated by: Optometric Center of Columbus - Matthew Dinslage, O.D. & Krystal Dinslage
41. 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
42. NEW YORK CITY GETAWAY for FOUR Pack your bags and enjoy an action-packed 3 night, 4 day trip to the Big Apple for 4 people. You pick the days. The accommodations will include two hotel rooms located within minutes of Times Square. If you would prefer to be away from the lights and action, a different hotel away from the hustle and bustle can be selected. This trip includes an $800 travel voucher and $500 which can be used toward your selection of either sporting event tickets or a Broadway Show. You pick the event, and we will take care of all the arrangements. While in NYC, enjoy all the sights, tastes and activities that can be found on every single street. Some top attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty, 5th Avenue, Top of the Rock, Little Italy, and Chelsea Market.
Donated by: Chris ‘96 & Heather Langan
43. 1990 ROWE AMI CD JUKEBOX Enjoy this 1990 Rowe AMI Model CD 100 jukebox in your party palace or family room. It is already full of CD’s but it’s very easy to add your own collection. Time may be hard to catch in “Through the Looking Glass” but with this beauty you can slow it down and enjoy the classics or speed things up and dance to your heart’s content.
Donated by: Jeff ’78 & Ethel Pekarek
44. OFF CAMPUS GRILL & SUBS Enjoy food and fuel at Columbus’ NEWEST convenience store! Off Campus Grill & Subs, conveniently located on 33rd Avenue just south of the Lost Creek Expressway, offers state-of-the-art self-service fuel pumps, weekly lunch specials from Hot Stuff Food(TM) on the Go, and an amazing selection of food and adult beverages. This package includes a $2,000 credit for fuel and food from the Off Campus Grill & Subs menu. Does not include drinks.
Donated By: Off Campus and Bank of the Valley
45. SHAMROCK AWAY GAME BUS TRIP FOR 18 FOOTBALL FANS This bus trip to the Shamrocks’ 2017 football away game to Pierce on Friday, September 8th 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, Northwestern Mutual~Joe Dierks ‘96, and PapaG’s bus rental~Jason Gaver
46. 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 22 (Thursday) – June 25th (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. If you like, a Scotus alum who is a local to Okoboji will host your family on their boat on Saturday afternoon and show you all the lake hot spots that only a local knows about.
Donated by: Columbus Family Practice
47. BRONCOS AT CHIEFS FOR FOUR This package features four tickets to the 2017 Chiefs home game with the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. Included with the tickets is a parking pass and two rooms for one night lodging. Seats are located next to the tunnel so you can high five the players as they enter the field! 2017 game dates are not yet scheduled, but we should know at the Gala auction when this game has been scheduled.
Donated by: Jon ‘98 & Kristie (Korth ’98) Brezenski and Chris & Cathy (Avery ’97) Hutchinson
48. 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. Dinner will take place on a mutually agreed upon date.
Donated by: Fr. Joe Miksch, John ‘96 & Tara Obrist and Pat ‘96 & Annie Sokol
49. 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 2017 through March 31, 2018 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
50. GOLF FOR 12 Three (3) four-somes will travel by bus to play 18 holes at Norfolk Country Club. Norfolk Country Club is one of Nebraska's oldest golf courses, with the original 9 built in 1909. The tree lined, traditional golf course features great course conditions from tee to green. After your round of golf at NCC, the bus will take you to Evergreen Hill in Battle Creek for an "emergency 9 holes" on the way home. This little hidden gem will be the perfect ending for your day long golf trip not far from home!! Includes $250 voucher for bus transportation with a designated driver or for additional food and refreshments. Must be used during the 2017 golf season.
Donated by: Norfolk Country Club, Evergreen GC and Schumacher, Smejkal, Brockhaus, & Herley PC
51. CANCUN MEXICO/OMNI RESORT Relax and enjoy the beauty of the Omni Resort in Cancun, Mexico. Package includes two (2) separate resort rooms for seven (7) days. The exquisite marble floors inside, contrasted with the beach bar where the seats are swings, tells the story at the 4-star Omni Cancun. The resort is nestled between the Mexican Caribbean and Nichupte Lagoon. Enjoy a week of leisure in a room with breathtaking views. Full maid service is provided each day. The grounds are highlighted by three cascading swimming pools, complete with swim-up bar. Choose from four restaurants: La Paloma is truly Mexican in warmth and flavor; Pina Colada is a beachfront eatery and bar, featuring seafood; Da Vinci serves gourmet Italian cuisine in an intimate setting with replicas of the masters’ artwork; and the Pool Bar Grill offers grilled specialties. Located in the middle of the hotel zone, the Omni boasts a fantastic beachfront and is within 10 minutes of excellent restaurants/bars and sports bars. Full front door bus service is provided to all locations in Cancun. Includes all food anytime during the day as desired – 24/7. Open bar included 24/7. No restrictions on type of food or beverage. Does not include (current) $99 daily charge for food, beverages or room service. No restrictions on which nights are used, except for the Christmas holidays.
Donated by: Rick & Dianne Kubler
52. SCHOOL LENOVO NOTEBOOKS YOU CAN SPONSOR! 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 purchase of 216 new Lenovo notebooks for our students to use in the classroom. Along with the 78 Lenovos purchased through Gala 2016, we hope to have a notebook for each student to use in the classrooms of teachers who have requested one-to one technology access for their students.
216 Lenovos will cost $42,000 to purchase Sponsor 10 Lenovos: $2,000 Sponsor 8 Lenovos: $1,600 Sponsor 6 Lenovos: $1,200 Sponsor 4 Lenovos: $ 800 Sponsor 2 Lenovos: $ 400 Sponsor 1 Lenovo: $200
Donated by: Our Gala Angels