SOUDERTON-TELFORD ROTARY FOUNDATION BENEFIT AUCTION hosted by Souderton-Telford Rotary Thursday, September 26, 2019 Indian Valley Country Club 650 Bergey Road, Telford, PA 18969 Souderton Community Park Renovation A Student Scholarships Youth Leadership Development night Souderton Area High School Interact Club of Community Assistance Fund Empowering Girls in Afghanistan through Education fundraising Other Regional and International Projects 5:00 p.m. Doors Open Buffet style dinner and cash bar will be available throughout the evening 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Silent Auction Featuring a large variety of items, experiences, and certificates 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Live Auction +/-15 high value items, experiences, and certificates will be auctioned by Rotarians, Sandy Alderfer and Lon Clemmer of Sanford Alderfer Real Estate 8:45 p.m. Closing Remarks 6RXGHUWRQ$UHD+LJK6FKRRO The Interact Club of Souderton Area High School is a Rotary sponsored club that brings together young people to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Interact helps students connect with leaders in our community and around the world to: •Take action to make a difference in their school and community •Discover new cultures and promote international understanding •Become leaders in their school and community •Have fun and make new friends from around the world sahs_interact A warm welcome from the Souderton-Telford Rotary Club which has been serving the local community since 1925. Our vibrant club is honored to be one of the more than 35,000 Rotary Clubs and 1.2 million members around the world committed to service above self. You are invited to join us at our Thursday meetings. Meeting times and locations: • First, second, and fourth Thursdays of the month at 5:30 pm at Indian Valley Country Club • Third Thursday of the month at noon and restaurants in Souderton. October 17, 2019 at Noodle 88 November 21, 2019 at Northbound We support charities and community programs such as: Scholarships for students graduating from Souderton Area High School and Dock Mennonite Academy Youth Leadership Programs Souderton Area High School Interact club Community Assistance Fund The Big Red Picnic Project Academic Programs Souderton Area High School Students of the Month Empowering girls at the Zabuli Education Center in Afghanistan An a variety of other regional and international projects www.souderton-telfordrotary.com @strotary Led by the Souderton-Telford Rotary Club, this extensive 6-year project is designed to benefit people of every age, interest and walk of life in the Indian Valley Community. The park renovations will add many new functional and aesthetic features including restrooms, a kitchen facility, paved parking, new lampposts, pathway lighting, ADA landing areas along paths, sculpture gardens, playground and fitness equipment, and the refurbishment of many existing, much-loved park features. Lot #2025 Look for the Park Renovation section at the Benefit Auction for donation opportunities to help launch this project. www.soudertonpark.org A project of this scope needs support from both private citizens and the business community, and we know that many of you would like to be a part of it. To this end, we have defined many levels of gift giving and financial support for tax purposes. PLATINUM SPONSOR - $200,000 Includes naming opportunity for one of the following: Playground area for ages 2-5 or 5-12, GaGa Ball Pit, or Sculpture Garden Loop. Recognition on donor wall, website, in consumer communications, and at dedication ceremony. GOLD SPONSOR - $100,000 Includes naming opportunity along the Sculpture Garden Path, Recognition on donor wall, website, and at dedication ceremony. SILVER SPONSOR - $50,000 Recognition on donor wall, website, and at dedication ceremony. BRONZE SPONSOR - $25,000 Recognition on donor wall, website, and at dedication ceremony. BENCH SPONSOR - $2,500 Dedicate a park bench to the memory of family or loved one. TREE SPONSOR - $1,500 Dedicate a tree in the park to the memory of family or loved one. BRICK SPONSOR - $500 Sponsor a brick along one of the walkways. All contributions of $1,000 or more will be recognized on the donor wall. Contributions are tax deductible. Razia’s Ray of Hope improves the lives of Afghan girls through community-based education at the Zabuli Education Center and the Razia Jan Institute in Deh’Subz, Afghanistan. Our nonprofit organization and schools were founded in the knowledge that education is key to positive, peaceful change for current and future generations—and that we must empower girls and young women through education and resources to work toward brighter futures, in their own villages and well beyond. Education is $35/month, $420/year for each student. Lot #300 Look for the Razia’s Ray of Hope section at the Benefit Auction for donation opportunities to help sponsor children’s education. These are designated funds that will go directly to Razia’s Ray of Hope Foundation and count towards the fundraising goal for Rotary programs. www.raziasrayofhope.org Funds raised from the sale of live and silent auction items* are not designated to a particular project or group, up to $18,000. All monies raised above and beyond $18,000 will be designated for the Souderton Community Park Renovation. *with exception of Interact items 14, 95, 100, and 103 6RXGHUWRQ$UHD+LJK6FKRRO The Interact Club of Souderton Area High School has contributed items to our Benefit Auction. 100% of the proceeds from these items will go directly to the Interact Club. These are identified in this book with blue highlighting. Lots #14, 95, 100, & 103 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS Live Auction, Lot #1 Golf Foursome at the Indian Valley Country Club Founded in 1952, Indian Valley Country Club is one of the oldest private clubs in the area - featuring a golf course unlike any other in the world. Superintendent Mike Giuffre, maintains a very playable 18 holes of great golf. Designed by William Gordon, the challenging course has been the host for GAP Tournaments and local Qualifiers, and is complemented by rolling fairways with meticulously maintained fairways and greens. Includes Carts! Value: Priceless Donated by: Indian Valley Country Club Live Auction, Lot #2 One Hour Aromatherapy Massage Therapeutic Massage with Aromatherapy is the best of both worlds, the sense of touch and the sense of smell. The treatment consists of an essential oil blend with a light to firm touch therapeutic massage, used to release tension, relax muscles, increase blood and lymph circulation, and impart a sense of calm. Massage provided by Marytheresa Vogler, B.S., LMT and owner of The Muscle Therapy Center. Value $75 Donated by: Marytheresa Vogler Live Auction, Lot #3 Bucks County Playhouse presents the Tony - Winning Musical Romance Once Saturday, November 23, 8:00 p.m. Ticket Package Includes: • Two Tickets • Valet Parking Book by Enda Walsh, Music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová Based on the Motion Picture Written and Directed by John Carney Performed by a talented cast of actor-musicians, the Tony- winning best musical, Once, tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician and part-time vacuum repair- man, Guy. He is about to give up on his musical dream when a beautiful young Czech immigrant, Girl, takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, Guy’s music soars to powerful new heights. When an opportunity arises in America for Guy, will Girl let him know how she truly feels? Value: $160 Donated by: Glenn Nemath Live Auction, Lot #4 Grounds for Sculpture Experience in Hamilton, New Jersey Includes: • Two (2) Passes for Grounds for Sculpture • $150 Rat’s Restaurant Grounds For Sculpture is a magical place where art and nature are always at play. At its core are more than 270 sculptures by renowned and emerging contemporary artists, each thoughtfully positioned on meticulously landscaped parkland full of thousands of exotic trees and flowers. It is a feast for the senses. Rat’s Restaurant is designed to make guests feel like they have stepped back in time to Claude Monet’s beloved town of Giverny. With lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch menus featuring superb country French cuisine, Rat’s is a must-see (and must- eat) highlight of any visit to Grounds For Sculpture. Value: $190 Donated by: Ed & Lucy Brubaker Live Auction, Lot #5 Colebrookdale Railroad Excursion A Unique Adventure into a Forgotten Land! Certificate is for four persons in the dining car on your choice of excursions. Once the province of pioneers and patriots, the Colebrookdale is your ticket to a verdant land lost in time. The Colebrookdale Railroad offers nearly two-hour expeditions into the Secret Valley, one of the most scenic and historic regions in the northeast. Board one of our meticulously restored century-old rail cars for a two- hour expedition into one of the most scenic and historic regions in the northeast. Once the province of pioneers and patriots, the Colebrookdale is your ticket to a verdant land lost in time. Some current excursions to choose from: • Bountiful Harvest - Farm to Table Dinner • Secret Valley Expedition (Vegan Dinner for Dining Passengers) • Secret Valley Expedition (Molly Maguire’s Irish Dinner) • Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage • Secret Valley Expedition with Mimosa Brunch • Santa’s Polar Bear Express • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Value $300 Donated by: John Young Live Auction, Lot #6 Gourmet Dinner for Six Gather five of your friends at the Indian Valley Country Club for a gourmet dinner prepared just for you. Value: Priceless Donated by: Indian Valley Country Club Our weekly Souderton-Telford Rotary meetings are on Thursdays First, second, and fourth Thursdays of the month at 5:30 pm at Indian Valley Country Club Third Thursday of the month at noon and restaurants in Souderton.