Auction Items
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1 Lunch with Archie Griffin There’s nothing like meeting a legendary athlete. You and four guests will not only meet two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin, but join him for an incredible lunch at Jasons Restaurant & Bar in Dublin. Share stories, ask questions, relax and laugh with Archie, who is currently President and CEO of the Ohio State University Alumni Association. When you depart, you’ll take home a special reminder of this unforgettable day, a football signed by the OSU legend. Go Bucks! View Details |
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10 Party with Arnett Howard Beloved Columbus musician Arnett Howard has performed many concerts around the world. One of his upcoming performances could be right in your backyard. Pull out the picnic tables and tiki torches for a party for 30 guests, at which Howard will perform two 45-minute sets, singing everything from creole songs to contemporary pop and jazz standards to rhythm and blues. With a gift card from the Wine Makers Guild, the hosts can manufacture, bottle and label their own personalized custom wine to serve at the event. While guests are enjoying the incredible talent of one of the area’s most well-known entertainers, they will experience a cocktail party with a variety of hot and cold hors’ d’oeuvres served amid fresh floral arrangements and votive candles. View Details |
$ 2,800 | ||
| 11 Hit the Links It’s a golfer’s dream. Play 18 holes of golf with two guests at Scioto Country Club, which has hosted numerous PGA tournaments and is widely regarded as the most exclusive course in Ohio. The group will be accompanied by member Neil Lynch. You will also make the rounds at Brookside Golf and Country Club, playing with member Don Nay. The course at Brookside is tight and long, and one of Ohio’s best-kept golf secrets. Your cart and refreshments are included. Finally, the group will tee it up at The Lakes Golf and Country Club, playing 18 holes with a member.
This package also includes a sneak peek of the pros in action. Two people will watch the pros at the 2008 Memorial Tournament with clubhouse badges, which are good for all seven days and offer access to the grounds and the clubhouse.
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$ 2,420 | |||
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12 South of the Border—Mexican Getaway Looking for a surefire ticket to bliss? The ultimate in vacation luxury is awaiting you at Villa Paraiso, a 7,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style estate home in an exclusive gated community in the famed corridor of Los Cabos, Mexico. For six nights and seven days, you will enjoy breathtaking views of sparkling blue ocean waters and white sandy beaches from the spectacular estate’s poolside deck. The heated pool, with twin dolphin fountains, is dramatically terraced over the hillside. Inside, the four-bedroom villa is adorned with Guadalajaran marble, mahogany doors and cantera stone, and features a billiard room, gourmet kitchen, satellite television and full-time maid and groundskeeper services. Nearby the estate are three Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses. If you aren’t interested in hitting the links, the captivating scenery is sure to be spellbinding enough. View Details |
$ 14,000 | ||
| 13 Art to Inspire—Tile Mosaic So what exactly are the “million wishes” of teenagers living with type 1 diabetes? You’ll discover some of the answers in a unique tile mosaic, handcrafted by the dreamers themselves. The colorful collage, which is two–by-three feet, is a perfect accessory for the home or office, and will inspire everyone who sees it to dream about their own personal wishes. View Details |
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| 14 Fund A Cure Tonight you have the opportunity to make a direct contribution to help find a cure for diabetes and its complications, and prevent its development. Please open your wallet and, more importantly, your heart. We thank you from the bottom of ours. Together we will make a difference, and grant “A Million Wishes” for the people living with type 1 diabetes. Our auctioneer will offer funding levels of $10,000; $5,000; $2,500; $1,000; $500; $250; and $100. Simply raise your bid card at the level you wish to contribute and hold it high until your number is called.
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2 Cruising in the Nation’s Capital The majestic and storied national landmarks in Washington, D.C. are nothing short of spectacular. Imagine viewing them from the blue waters of the Potomac River, drifting past them while aboard a luxury cruise ship. This weekend getaway to America’s capital includes a dinner cruise for two on the elegant, contemporary Odyssey cruise ship, as well as two tickets to a Washington by Water Monument Cruise. Both excursions provide spectacular panoramic views of sites such as the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and the Kennedy Center. Two travelers will fly to D.C. on Southwest Airlines, and enjoy a two-night weekend stay at the ultra-modern Hotel George, a hip hotel adjacent to the U.S. Capital Building. Also included are two tickets for a Bike and Roll Washington D.C. tour. Take in the scenery, see America’s storied sights, and create memories to last a lifetime.
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$ 1,564 | ||
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3 Cheer on the Cavaliers Ready for some hoops? Cleveland Cavaliers fans can score two tickets to one of the team’s regular season home games. In addition to catching the excitement at the home court, you can take home some one-of-a-kind Cavs memorabilia, including a framed, autographed photograph of star Lebron James. Michael “Campy” Russell, a former Cavalier who played nine seasons in the NBA and was part of the Cavalier’s Central Division Championship Team (1975-76), has signed a Cleveland Cavaliers 2007 NBA Eastern Conference Championship hat. You’ll also receive a glass mug and 2007 NBA Eastern Conference Championship T-shirt. View Details |
$ 960 | ||
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4 Rock on with the Jonas Brothers Parents, listen to this—Four tickets and backstage passes to a Jonas Brothers concert are up for grabs. Just imagine your kids’ reaction when they find out they get to meet Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas, the three brothers whose pop-rock group is becoming the next big thing. They’ll perform their biggest hits in front of a packed crowd, and your family will be one of few that get the chance to talk to the group, take pictures, and leave with memories that will last a forever. Surprise the kids tonight with a signed Jonas Brothers cd, play list and tank top. View Details |
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| 5 Escape to Puerto Vallarta Imagine relaxing on a condo balcony, glass of wine in hand, capturing photos of a surreal tropical sunset over the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Enjoy a six-night stay in a spacious, beautifully decorated condo in sunny Puerto Vallarta with two bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and pink and yellow bougainvilleas cascading from the balconies. You may want to curl your toes in the sand throughout your stay, but other activities beckon, everything from water sports to shopping to fine dining. A perfect paradise, with sunset pictures to prove it. View Details |
$ 2,000 | |||
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6 Buckeye Fever This is the ultimate package for the die-hard Buckeye fan. It not only includes a behind-the-scenes tour and game tickets, but apparel, party favors and a piece of Buckeye memorabilia. Go where most fans only dream of on a private tour for 20 of the OSU stadium. The group will get glimpses of the Press Box, Huntington Club, Media Center and locker room press conference area, and enjoy an up close and personal view of the field. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime.
Fans are always ready to celebrate when the Buckeyes battle for their next big win, and you can cheer on the team in ultimate style. Score four tickets in the A Deck at the 45-yard line for the game against Ohio University, along with an OSU warm-up jacket and authentic NCAA game football signed by Coach Tressel. Before the game, ticket holders are invited to attend John Huneck’s tailgate party at the stadium. Eat, drink and display your Buckeye spirit!
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7 Perfect Child’s Playhouse Capture the imagination of any child with a custom-designed wood playhouse by Cugini & Capoccia Builders. Little ones will love playing the day away in their dream home, made with wood-frame construction, wood-lap siding on the exterior, and an asphalt-shingle roof with a ridge vent for airflow. The front porch will be adorned with a railing, posts and decorative brackets. Inside the front door, the home will have interior walls with wood-lap siding, three windows and a vaulted ceiling. Make your child’s dream come true! View Details |
$ 13,700 | ||
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8 Meet and Greet with Jack Hanna Straight from Letterman to Columbus! A party of eight guests can enjoy a special meet and greet with Jungle Jack Hanna at the Columbus Zoo. What an opportunity for the kids, or the kid in you. After a chat with Jack about his animal adventures, join a zookeeper for a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of the Columbus Zoo’s Promotions facility. View Details |
$ 450 | ||
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9 Take to the Field—Crew vs. Galaxy International soccer star David Beckham is scheduled to make his first appearance in Columbus on October 4 when his team, the L.A. Galaxy, takes on the Columbus Crew in a high-excitement soccer match. You could be in the stands, wearing an official autographed Will Hesmer jersey with a Soccer Aid patch worn July 28, 2007, against Aston Villa. This package includes the jersey and four tickets to the big game. Soccer fans won’t want to miss the opportunity to see the world’s most well-known player in action, and to cheer the Crew to victory! View Details |
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