Grand Grunion Gala 2010 Live Auction 5001 Ride Along with a Port Pilot 5005 Five Days at a Baja Resort A rare opportunity to ride along with a Port of Los Angeles Pilots as Round trip airfare for two aboard AeroMexico to Los Cabos, and they meet incoming ships, and provide assistance to outbound ships. a 4-night stay at Club Cascadas de Baja Resort. Your one-bedroom The pilots, among the best-trained in the maritime industry, undergo beachfront Las Palmas condominium villa, located on the finest a rigorous two-year program, shiphandling courses in Grenoble, swimming beach in Los Cabos, is ideal for two, but can sleep up to France, and ship simulator training every two years. Members of this four. Club Cascadas features a beachfront restaurant, two swimming elite corps have an average of 33 years of marine experience with 16 pools with barefoot bars, a salon/spa and tennis courts. The years of piloting experience in San Pedro Bay. Maximum 6 people in activity director can help make your reservations for golf, fishing, group, minimum age 4 (supervised by adult). horseback riding, sailing, diving, and a host of other adventures. Value: Priceless! Accommodations valid May-September 2010 or 2011, excluding Gift from Port of Los Angeles holiday periods. AeroMexico tourist-class travel certificates to be used by November 30, 2010. Blackout dates: 5/27-31, 7/1-8/18, 5002 Holland America Cruise for Two 9/3-7, 9/11-16, 10/30-31, 11/24-29. Holland America Line, one of the world’s highest-rated cruise lines, Value: $2,796 wants you to experience a world of elegant staterooms and gourmet Gift from AeroMexico and Trading Places International cuisine as you cruise for seven days to Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico or Canada/New England aboard one of their ships of a five-star fleet. 5006 Flyin’ High on the Goodyear Blimp Sailing dates accommodated on a space-available basis. Not valid Soar among the clouds above the South Bay on the world-famous for Alaska Cruise Tours, World Cruises, Holiday Cruises (Christmas Goodyear Blimp, Spirit of America. You and your guest will enjoy and New Year’s) or Grand Voyages; excludes taxes, fuel supplement, this 30-minute experience of a lifetime, rarely available to the public. transfers, surcharges, personal expenses and hotel service charges. Cancelled flights due to inclement weather or Goodyear schedule Value: $2,298 changes will be rescheduled at a later date. Flight must be claimed Gift from Holland America Line before May 1, 2011. Value: $5,000 5003 Dinner for Six with Chef Michael Shafer Gift from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Everyone loves Chef Shafer, the South Bay’s own celebrity chef. (That’s one of the many reasons he’s our chef for the Gala!) He has 5007 A Week at a Luxury Villa in Manzanilla graciously agreed to prepare dinner for six people served in “Chef Enjoy a striking blend of Mediterranean and Mexican style in the Shafer’s Office” (his working kitchen) at the Depot. A seven- to eight- peaceful gated community of 20 homes at La Punta in Manzanilla, course dining experience, with wine pairing, created by Chef Shafer Mexico. Casa Piazza is a stunning 8,000 sq.ft. villa with 5 bedrooms himself. Does not include gratuity. Blackout dates may apply. (each with its own private balcony and luxurious king-size bed) Value: Priceless! and 6-1/2 baths; swimming pool; two separate outdoor living areas Gift from Chef Michael Shafer, Depot Restaurant including a rooftop palapa with kitchen, wet bar and jacuzzi; and private beach. At every turn, you’ll find striking views, comfort and 5004 A Week in Fiji for Two style, balconies and large windows that admit the cooling sea breezes. Discover the amazing islands of Fiji and enjoy the tranquility and The villa will accommodate 20 adults and 4 children. Staff includes friendliness of an unspoiled land. Experience genuine hospitality, a chef, house administrator, houseman, and two maids. Amenities culture-based activities, the best diving in Fiji, and ultimate relaxation include 24-hour security; purified water system throughout (even at the Paradise Taveuni Resort & Spa. You’ll be pampered during your the pool!); satellite TV/VCR, DVD, internet, direct phones, ping 7-night stay for two in a luxurious thatched-roof Fijian bure with pong table, fishing poles, snorkel equipment and more. Chef- king-size bed, spacious lounge, and indoor and outdoor showers. The prepared meals included. (You pay food and beverage costs only.) resort features a horizon-edge pool, kayaking, spectacular snorkeling Private transportation available to the villa. Saturday-Saturday stay, and diving. Includes breakfast daily; four boat dives on Vuna Reef; excluding major holidays; expires 5/8/11. $2,000 refundable security return airport transfers. Expires March 2011; excludes airfare. deposit required, to be returned within 10 days after departure. Value: $2,223 Value: $11,500 Gift from Paradise Taveuni Resort & Spa Gift from Scott & Mary Piazza / Casa Piazza #1: Galaxy Luxury Suite for Fifteen Your chance to win one of three Value: $2,000; Gift from ConocoPhillips #2: Stunning Diamond Pendant Opportunity fabulous prizes! Tickets at the Gala only: $50 each or 3 for $100 Value: $1,900; Gift from Bringelson Jewelers #3: Maui’s Grand Wailea Resort Drawing Value: $1,182; Gift from Grand Wailea Resort Grand Grunion Gala 2010 1 Unique Opportunities 1013 A Flight-Seeing Tour for Two 3015 Sacramento with Senator Lowenthal A one hour flight-seeing tour for two around the Los Angeles Basin A tour of the State Capitol and lunch in Sacramento with 54th in a Cessna 182 with LA County Aviation Commissioner Dennis District Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal (one person only). Lord. Departure from an LA airport of your choice (except LAX, Value: $500 BUR or SNA) or at Fullerton Airport in Orange County. If desired, Gift from Senator Bonnie Lowenthal one stop for lunch or dinner is acceptable. Value: $300 3018 CMA Scientist for a Day Gift from The Gas Company Give your child or adolescent the opportunity to live the life of a scientist and marine biologist. Walk in the footsteps of CMA’s own 1032 Seal Rescue Behind-the-Scenes Tour Aquarium Director Mike Schaadt. A behind-the-scenes VIP tour for six of the Marine Mammal Care Value: $250 Center with an opportunity to view a seal release at Royal Palms Gift from Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (expires 5/8/11). Participants must be 16 years or older. Includes a Marine Mammal Care Center gift basket. 4004 A Ride-Along with the L.A. City Lifeguards Value: $200 Get a VIP tour for four of the outer harbor of Port of Los Angeles John M. Olguin Gift from Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur and Mar3ine aboard the LA City Lifeguard vessel, the . Value: Priceless! 2002 “Junior Associate” for the Day Gift from City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks For a student, age 14-21, interested in a law career, this is a fantastic Aquatics Division opportunity to experience a day in the life of a trial lawyer specializing in maritime and environmental law. The student will be sponsored 4028 Toyota Grand Prix VIP Party for Two by attorney William Collier at the Long Beach office of Keesal, You and your guest will enjoy a delicious brunch in the law offices of Young & Logan. The day will be spent in the bustling 75-attorney Keesal, Young & Logan overlooking a spectacular view of the Long office, with a spectacular view of the Long Beach Harbor, and will Beach Harbor and Toyota Grand Prix race track. Shuttles will take include lunch in the corporate dining room on the 14th floor. you to and from the race where you will enjoy premium seats. After Value: $500 the race, celebrate at a post-party with more food, drink and dancing Gift from Keesal, Young and Logan to the sounds of a great band—THE Grand Prix party to attend! Value: $500 2017 Behind the Scenes of the Marine Exchange Gift from Keesal, Young and Logan Your group of ten will enjoy a private tour and lunch at the Marine Exchange Vessel Traffic Center. See the vessel traffic control in action 4033 VIP Tour of the Banning Residence Museum and learn about port operations with the only organization to work Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Wilmington’s Banning with the Coast Guard to operate the only public/private partnership Museum for up to six people, conducted by the Museum Director, Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) in the U.S. Expires 5/31/11. following a champagne reception held in a private room not open Value: $250 to the public. Includes a gift basket with a bottle of Columbia Crest Gift from Marine Exchange of Southern California 2006 Merlot, two Museum wine glasses and See’s candies. Value: $212 2026 A VIP Tour of USC-Wrigley Catalina Gift from Friends of Banning Museum and See’s Candies A day trip to the USC Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island for two. Includes transportation on the USC vessel to and 4035 A Patrol Ride-Along with a Sheriff’s Deputy from the Southern California Marine Institute on Terminal Island, A patrol ride-along – by choice! – for one person 18 years or older. San Pedro; lunch, tour, snorkeling and kayaking. Expires 5/8/11. Value: $500 Includes an 8"x10" matted and framed photograph of a male Calypte Gift from Lee Baca Anna (Anna’s hummingbird) at inflorescence, taken by Jane Lee at Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island.