Auction 2009 Tinsel and Twilight November 21, 2009 Preview 6:00 p.m. Feature 7:00 p.m. Dancing to the Deacons 10:00pm Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club Hendersonville Tennessee Menu Cocktail Reception Assorted Canapes Salad Spring mix salad accompanied by your favorite salad dressing Main Course Duet Plate Filet Mignon served with Sauce Bordelaise Pecan Crusted Grouper with Lime Butter A Melange of Vegetables Twice Baked Potato Dessert Double Chocolate Fudge Tort Freshly Brewed Coffee, Iced Tea and Water Complimentary Wine Cash Bar November 21, 2009 To Our Guests: Welcome and thank you for coming to our twenty-fourth Annual Auction! We promise you an evening filled with good food, spirited fellowship, and many wonderful, one-of-a-kind auction items. Led by the Chairpersons Cindi Givens, Cheri Kauffman, and Jenny Uhl, our school community has put together another magnificent Auction. Parents, faculty, office staff, students, alumni, grandparents, and friends have all done their part to make this year’s Auction a big success. We are excited about the quality and number of auction items donated by our families and generous friends. We hope you will go out of your way to patronize the participating businesses. Please tell them how much you appreciate their generosity. As the evening moves along, please remember that your participation tonight is helping Sumner Academy in a truly significant way. Together, we are strengthening the educational programs that serve our students. Thank you, now, on with the Auction! William E. Hovenden, Ph.D. Headmaster Underwriters Diamond Sponsor ($5,000 and up) Gordon Carroll Jim and Isa Carroll Platinum Sponsor ($1,000 - $4,999) Bill Boyers Howard and Holly Burwell Dollar General Corporation Bill and Valerie Hovenden Bill and Anne Johnson in memory Angela Johnson Chris and Cheri Kauffman Tommy and Mary Cay Koen Jospeh Newgarden, Newgy Ind. Jamie and Emily Peyton Clay and Boo Tidwell Lawrence and Peggy West Gold Sponsor ($500 - $999) Roger and Tina Boyers Derrick and Laurie Jackson Mark and Sherry Kolemba Brian and Tricia Poore Craig and Patricia Rothschild Jeff and Peggy St. Peters Linda Staley Bruce and Robin Teal Silver Sponsor ($250 - $499) American Security Bank and Trust Scott and Ingrid Easter Ben and Beverly Fordham Gene and Kitty Gaskins Dewey and Sylvia Gray Jamie and Jennifer Houdeshell Russell and Charlotte Marino Ed and Jake McCullough University Medical Center John and Sheree` Zobl 2009-2010 Sumner Academy Board of Trustees Officers Mr. Todd Sholar, President Dr. Jenny Uhl, Vice President Mr. Hugh Green, Secretary Ms. Susan Lanigan, Treasurer Members Mr. Phillip Bennett Mr. Harry Burkitt Ms. Margaret Carroll Dr. Bill Christianson Mr. Jeff Davis Ms. Claire Henson Dr. Bill Hovenden Ms. Melissa McCracken Ms. Grace Tomkins Mr. Pat Weaver Dr. Robert Woods Auctioneer Patti Baldini-Martin, CAI, An Associate of Walker Auctions 2075 Exeter Road, Suite 60-A Germantown, TN 38138 901.322.2139 www.WalkerBenefitAuctions.com Tinsel and Twlight Seventy Special Sumner Academy Christmas ornaments are being sold this evening. One lucky person will take home a pair of Jimmy Choo Sunglasses, valued at over $400.00! Other items that may be attached to the ornaments are: Stevison Hams, Homework Passes, Dress Down Days, or Balloons from the PTO Balloon Shop. The more ornaments you buy the better your chance to win. Ornaments are $35.00 each. Nothing says Tinsel and Twlight like a pair of Jimmy Choo Glasses! Thank you Jenny Uhl for this generous donation. 6 Index Live Auction Rules page 8 Live Auction page 9 Class Baskets Listing page 26 Silent Auction Rules page 30 Silent Auction Closing Times page 31 Fun, Fun, Fun page 32 Kid’s Stuff page 45 Collectibles page 57 Beauty and Health page 68 The Great Outdoors page 78 Home Sweet Home page 85 Holidays page 94 Food and Spirits page 101 Super Silent page 111 Acknowledgements page 115 Past Auction Chairpersons page 120 Auctioneer Patti Baldini-Martin, CAI, An Associate of Walker Auctions Live Auction Rules 1. The Auction will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m., November 21, 2009, and continue without interruption until all items have been auctioned. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. in order to give guests an opportunity to view the various items prior to bidding. 2. In order to enter a bid, bidder must raise his/her bid paddle high and attract the attention of the spotter or auctioneer. 3. Bidder must use only the paddle number assigned to him/ her. That number is the bidder’s identification. 4. PAYMENT BY THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER IS TO BE MADE THE EVENING OF THE AUCTION. Payment may be made with cash, check, Master Card or Visa. PAYMENT IN FULL THAT EVENING IS MANDATORY. 5. All sales are final, and there will be no exchanges or refunds on items. 6. Items may be removed that evening only by exhibiting a paid receipt at the time of departure. 7. Values set forth opposite items auctioned are donor’s estimate and are not warranted by Sumner Academy for tax purposes or for general value. 8. Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services MUST BE USED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF NOVEMBER 21, 2009. 9. All auction items must be removed from the premises when the auction is complete at the purchaser’s own risk, with the exception of the large items. Sumner Academy cannot assume responsibility for items left after that time. Information regarding delivery of items will be available at the cashier’s desk. Special arrangements for pickup or delivery of larger items must be made at the time of payment. 10. Sumner Academy makes no express or implied warranties on auction items other than those from the manufacturer which may be with your purchase. 11. Decisions of the auctioneer shall be final. 12. To avoid disappointment, and as a courtesy to donors, WINNING BIDDERS SHOULD CONTACT THE DONORS of condos, dinners, hotel packages, trips, sporting events and all other services as soon as possible after the Auction to make necessary arrangements. 8 Live Auction 01 The Kindergarten Quilt Sumner Academy’s Kindergarten children have put their hands of approval on this year’s quilt. Each student’s handprint is on this one-of-a kind ABC quilt. A keepsake for the high bidder for many years to come. Kindergarten Class The Quilt Committee Value: Priceless 02 Winter Wonderland The Pre-Kindergarten parents have hit this one out of the ballpark! Be the high bidder and enjoy a Winter Wonderland right here in middle Tennessee. The basket includes: a one nights stay at Gaylord Opryland Hotel, four tickets to Ice featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas, two tickets to The Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Radio City Rockettes, a $100 gift certificate to Old Hickory Steakhouse, two sixty-minute massages at Natural Oasis Day Spa, gift cards to Bed, Bath and Beyond and Victoria’s Secret. To top off the evening, included are a Wine Basket, A Hospitality Basket and a Spa Basket. See the complete description on page 25. Pre-Kindergarten Parents Value: $1,300.00 03 Cresent Crossing Media Console Inspired by the furnishings of the first luxury oceanliners, the Crossings Collection was designed by architect Rick Shaver of Shaver/ Melahn Studios in New York City. The Crossing Collection features stunning forms, elegant styling and warm, luxurious finishes. This Media Console is designed to enhance any room in the house, from the family room to the master bedroom! Cresent Fine Furniture Value: $1,400.00 9 Live Auction 04 Organic Garden Vegetables Enjoy 300 pounds of fresh, vine-ripened vegetables of your choice from the Sumner Academy Garden. Starting with cucumbers and squash in early summer and continuing with cantaloupes, watermelons, peppers, sweet corn, beans and much more. You’ll have plenty to eat, can, or freeze all year long. Sumner Academy Garden Club Value: Priceless 05 Gallatin Fire House for Five Five boys or girls will enjoy this once-in-a lifetime opportunity. Tour the Gallatin Fire Station, eat lunch with the firemen, and don’t forget to slide down the pole! This auction item is sure to please the lucky child who gets to invite four friends and spend time with our real super heros! Gallatin Fire Department Value: Priceless 06 Oak Lodge In Historic Rugby Ten people will have a delightful three-night stay in this beautiful, rustic home called “Oak Lodge.” In the Victorian village of Rugby, time has stood still since it was founded in 1880 by British author and social reformer Thomas Hughes. Oak Lodge is a wonderful home for entertaining friends, with five bedrooms and baths, a full service kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, screened-in porch, and front and back porches with hammocks and swings. Hiking, swimming, biking, and fishing are all close. Enjoy a respite from the fast pace of city life, only a few hours from home! Tom and Ann Martin Sumner Academy Alumni Parents Value: $1,500.00 10 Live Auction 07 Poker Night Do you get five-card fever, or are you a fanatic for Texas Hold ‘Em? This class basket has all that you will need to stack the deck in your favor. A deluxe poker table, poker chips, playing cards, The Smarter Bet Guide to Poker, Card Shuffler, motif napkins, and plates and bowls. All you need to do is invite your friends and you are ready for Poker Night! Sixth Grade Parents Value: $650.00+ 08 Spa Day for Two The ultimate indulgence day for you and a friend at the Mojave Rock Day Spa in Lebanon. Each person receives a 60 minute Hot Stone massage, a Salt Glow body polish, a 60 minute Signature Spa Facial, a Signature Manicure, a Signature Pedicure, and a catered lunch.