Sunday, August 25, 2013
Auction Program A Benefit Supporting Northern California Children with Life-Threatening and Chronic Illnesses, Developmental Disabilities and Youth-At-Risk.
This year, in partnership with the Wells Fargo Foundation and the Forever Young Foundation’s new endeavor, Sophie’s Place, TTFF was able to launch a Mobile Music Therapy program for children at camp and in local hospitals. Each week at camp, our team of board certified music therapists engage children in song writing, singing, playing, moving to, and listening to music to help alleviate chronic pain and aid in communication. They also help children share their stories, build confidence and self-esteem, and inspire hope and creativity. In the spirit of Sophie’s Place, TTFF has purchased a Mobile Music Therapy van to bring music to children who are homebound or patients in local hospitals. Stay up to date on our Mobile Music Therapy program by “Liking” us on Facebook.
Welcome and thank you for joining us for
Day in the Park 2013
Schedule of Events 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Epicurean Ensemble Gourmet Food, Wine, Beer & Beverage Tastings, Gift Center & Camp Tour
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Seating for the Live Auction
2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Opening Ceremony Performance by Helen Smith and the Northern Light School
2:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Premier Live Auction Festive Snacks & Camp Treats, Wine & Beverage Service & Raffle Drawing
Auction Closing Times Gift Center 1:50 p.m. Premium 2:00 p.m.
Honorary Chairpersons Brandi Chastain Steve & Gayle Mariucci Steve & Barb Young
Masters of Ceremony
Narsai David, KCBS Food & Wine Editor Cheryl Jennings, ABC7/KGO-TV Anchor Doug McConnell, Co-Founder OpenRoad.TV and many other celebrities Color printing made possible by an anonymous donation
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General Auction Rules Auctioneer DawnMarie Kotsonis is acting as agent for The Taylor Family Foundation. The following are the conditions of sale: 1. Values set for the items being auctioned are the contributors' estimated retail value and are not guaranteed by The Taylor Family Foundation.
2. Bidders should arrange for services with contributors as soon as possible after the auction. 3. The Taylor Family Foundation has no control over the actions of the participants and therefore accepts no liability.
4. All items shall be paid for and removed on the day of the auction. Checks shall be made payable to The Taylor Family Foundation. Cash, Visa, Mastercard and American Express will also be accepted. Purchasers will be required to pay 9% California state and local retail sales tax as applicable. 5. All items are sold “AS IS” and The Taylor Family Foundation makes no warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to any item. 6. Winning bids may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. 7. For your convenience, a credit card number will be held on file. 8. No refunds will be given.
9. No reselling of auction items through another venue. 10. PLEASE CHECK EXPIRATION DATES. EXTENSIONS AND SPECIAL REQUESTS JEOPARDIZE OUR CONTRIBUTOR RELATIONSHIPS.
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The Gift Center and Premium Auction Rules 1. The Gift Center and Premium Auction bidding will begin at 11:30 a.m.
2. A Bid Sheet is displayed with each item. Bids may be entered by writing your bidder number and amount of your bid on the sheet. 3. Once a bid is entered, it may not be removed.
4. A bid increment is the minimum amount by which the last bid must be exceeded.
5. The highest qualifying bid at closing time constitutes the winning bid. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer will determine the winning bid.
6. In fairness to all, if more than one person is attempting to bid on a given item at closing time, one of our celebrity emcees will open it up to an “on the spot� Live Auction for that item only. 7. The Gift Center categories will close at 1:50 p.m. Premium Auction categories will close at 2:00 p.m. An announcement will be made prior to closing. 8. Premium Auction lots will be sold on a Take-It-Away basis only.
9. Express checkout for Take-It-Away winning bids will be processed within 15 minutes of purchase.
Live Auction Rules 1. The Live Auction will begin at 3:00 p.m. and continue until all items have been auctioned. 2. To bid on an item, use the back of the Day in the Park Program which displays your bidder number.
3. The program should be raised with bidder number facing the auctioneer. A bid will be registered only when formally recognized and called by the auctioneer. 4. Use only the bidder number assigned to you.
5. A successful bid is a legal contract to purchase that item. 6. A volunteer will greet each successful bidder to accept payment and issue a receipt.
7. AUCTION PACKAGES ARE SOLD EXACTLY AS WRITTEN AND WILL NOT BE AMENDED.
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Premier Live Auction 1 Send Kids to Camp 2 For the Love of Beer 3
The Steak House that Ruth Built
4 Canyon Ranch Getaway 5 All-Stars in the Big Easy 6 Find Your Beach 7 Bodega Bay Hideaway 8 Jonesy Pairs Your First Flight 9 Captured on Canvas 10 Country Music Awards Extravaganza 11 ABC’s Food Rush with Chef Ryan Scott 12 Divina Cucina 13 “Take it to the Limit” in NYC 14 ABC7’s Just Like Me 15 Connoisseur Wine Dinner for Eight 16 In the Booth 17 Crown The Voice 18 Hike, Bike and Raft the Canadian Rockies 19 “Raise Your Glass” 20 Monday Night Madness with Steve Young 21 Alaskan Heli-Adventure 22 Bocce e Vino 23 Get Your Game On 24 Shana Festival
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1 Send Kids to Camp ❧❧ Hold your bidder number HIGH to give very special children living with challenges every day of their life a fun-filled week at Camp Arroyo
❧❧ Your donation of $100 to $100,000 will allow kids in need to attend camp Remember when you were a kid at summer camp? Roasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories, splashing around the pool and making new friends? The Taylor Family Foundation’s camp programs offer children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities and youth-at-risk these experiences at no cost to their families. Within the security of camp, they are able to reach beyond their limits and amaze themselves and others by doing things they didn’t know they were capable of—nor dared to dream.
A person’s a person, no matter how small. ~ Dr. Seuss Approximate value: $500 per child, per week Our Thanks To: “Everyone’s Name here!”
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2 For the Love of Beer ❧❧ Private behind the scenes tour of the Samuel Adams Brewery in Boston for two guests
❧❧ Five-course dinner at McCormicks
❧❧ Three nights luxury accommodations at either The Fairmont at Copley Plaza or The Fairmont, Battery Wharf ❧❧ Boston Harbor boat cruise for two
❧❧ Round-trip coach airfare for two leaving from one Bay Area location
❧❧ Expires August 25, 2014
From American Patriot to Brewmaster, you’ll learn all about Samuel Adams during this tour for two at the Samuel Adams Brewery in Boston. Experience the entire craft brewing process, taste the special malts and smell the Hallertau hops, and, of course, sample a few award winning beers. Approximate value: $5,000 Starting bid: $3,500 Our Thanks To: The Boston Beer Company
Camp helps me to see that I’m not the only lad with arthritis. I like how you don’t have to explain why you have to take medications or why you can’t run. –Lindsey, 13 Arthritis Camper
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3 The Steak House that Ruth Built ❧❧ Five course chef ’s dinner for 10 guests in the main dining room at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Walnut Creek
❧❧ Premium California wines selected by the Ruth’s Chris Steak House Sommelier paired with each course
❧❧ Includes round-trip limousine coach service to and from one location
❧❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon on a Sunday through Thursday evening, excluding Valentine’s Day, Valentine’s weekend, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve
❧❧ The winning bidder will take home a vertical collection of 2005-2010 Lamborn Family Vineyards Howell Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in a branded wooden box produced by wine maker Heidi Barrett
❧❧ Expires August 25, 2014
It all started in 1965 when Ruth Fertel spotted an ad in the classifieds: “Steak house for sale,” and soon found herself owner of the small restaurant on a New Orleans corner. Now considered the world’s largest fine dining company, the Walnut Creek location proudly welcomes you and nine guests for a spectacular chef ’s wine dinner. Perfect for a family gathering, office event or special get-together with friends, the evening is sure to be unforgettable. Approximate value: $5,500 Starting bid: $1,500 Our Thanks To: Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Lamborn Family Vineyards
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4 Canyon Ranch Getaway ❧❧ Three night stay in deluxe accommodations for two guests at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona
❧❧ All-inclusive getaway featuring three gourmet meals daily, use of the fully equipped spa complex, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and sports courts, a selection of more than 50 daily fitness activities, a personal program advisor and more
❧❧ Includes a $420 per person allowance toward spa, sports and wellness services
❧❧ Round-trip coach airline tickets for two departing from one Bay Area airport. Ground transportation to and from Tucson airport is included
❧❧ The winning bidder will take home his and hers TW Steel timepieces, courtesy of Scott & Catherine Heller of Heller Jewelers. His is a CE2002 black chronograph in a PVD case. Hers is a TW306 bracelet watch with a brushed rose gold PVD case featuring 46 Swarovski crystals in the bezel
❧❧ Travel dates must be arranged by October 1, 2013 ❧❧ Expires August 25, 2014
Flex your mind, nurture your spirit and let yourself soar at Canyon Ranch’s luxury oasis in Tucson, Arizona. Hike or bike through exotic desert canyons, explore pine-topped mountains and more. New timepieces will ensure you make it to all your chosen activities on time. Discover new ways to melt away stress—and learn to live that way at home. Approximate value: $9,420 Starting bid: $3,500 Our Thanks To: Canyon Ranch and Scott & Catherine Heller of Heller Jewelers Notes:
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5 All-Stars in the Big Easy ❧❧ Four (4) tickets to the NBA All-Star Weekend, February 14-16, 2014 in New Orleans
❧❧ Four nights deluxe accommodations (two rooms)
❧❧ Round-trip coach airfare leaving from one Bay Area airport on Thursday, February 13 and returning Monday, February 17, 2014 ❧❧ Flights must be arranged by October 1, 2013
❧❧ Expires February 16, 2014
Four guests will hoop it up in New Orleans during the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend, February 14-16. Tickets include entry to all of the weekend’s events, including the Slam Dunk Contest, the All-Star Celebrity Game, the Rising Stars Challenge, the Three Point Challenge and more.
Approximate value: $Priceless Starting bid: $4,000 Our Thanks To: Shelley Lazar
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My favorite thing to do at camp is talk. People have so many stories that they don’t realize others can relate to. –Kennedy Pasay, 16 Hand Differences Camper
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6 Find Your Beach ❧❧ Two guests will enjoy a seven night stay in a private onebedroom villa at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a Ty Warner Property/Rosewood Resort with private butler and full concierge services
❧❧ Beautifully appointed living room has two terraces featuring commanding ocean views
❧❧ World class spa has all of the amenities and a state-ofthe-art fitness center ❧❧ Air and ground transportation not included
❧❧ The winning bidder will take home a sterling silver star pendant on a leather braided necklace and a sterling silver bangle bracelet, both designed by John Hardy and courtesy of Scott & Catherine Heller of Heller Jewelers
❧❧ Expires August 25, 2014
Leave everything behind and savor the ultimate in personalized service at Las Ventanas al Paraiso in sunsplashed Los Cabos, Mexico. Unparalleled service meets intoxicating ambiance at this AAA five diamond rated property where a private butler caters to your every need. Enjoy deep-sea fishing and diving, then don your new jewelry and savor exquisite Baja-Mediterranean cuisine at the restaurant while soaking in views of the glistening Sea of Cortez. You’ll never want to say “Adiós.” Approximate value: $11,865 Starting bid: $3,500 Our Thanks To: Mark Karpenko & Teresa Vella and Scott & Catherine Heller of Heller Jewelers Notes:
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7 Bodega Bay Hideaway ❧❧ One week stay for six guests at the Bodega Bay home of Marty & Nancy Mazzanti
❧❧ Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from this completely renovated home atop Pinnacle Gulch
❧❧ Dinner for six at Terrapin Creek Cafe
❧❧ The winning bidder will take home a vertical collection of six 750ml 2000-2005 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
❧❧ Dates to be mutually agreed upon
❧❧ Expires August 25, 2014
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city at your back as you head north on Highway 101 towards your destination, Bodega Bay, where peace, tranquility and spectacular sunsets await you. Enjoy local art, days at the beach, evenings in the hot tub and wine tasting during your respite from everyday life. While in town, dine at Terrapin Creek Cafe, recipient of a 2012 Michelin Guide Star. Approximate value: $3,750 Starting bid: $2,500 Our Thanks To: Marty & Nancy Mazzanti and Dr. Ron & Sheila Light Notes:
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8 Jonesy Pairs Your First Flight ❧❧ Start your own wine cellar with bottles hand selected for you valued at $10,000 from Barry Taylor’s personal collection
❧❧ Multi-course dinner for six guests at the home of Barry & Elaine Taylor
❧❧ The menu will be designed in consultation with the buyer and Chef Graham Jones ( Jonesy)
❧❧ Arrive in style with round-trip transportation to and from one location
❧❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon
❧❧ Expires June 30, 2014
Dine with quintessential hosts Barry and Elaine Taylor at their home in Danville. Each course will be thoughtfully prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients and paired with wines from Barry’s cellar. It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a celebration with friends and raise a toast to your new wine collection.
Approximate value: $11,200 Starting bid: $3,000
Our Thanks To: Barry & Elaine Taylor and Chef Graham Jones
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9 Captured on Canvas ❧❧ World-renowned portrait artist Lisa Evans will capture your family during a portrait sitting at her Danville studio
❧❧ Lisa will transform your photograph into a hand-painted work of art that you will treasure forever on a canvas measuring up to 30 inches
❧❧ Expires August 25, 2014
This is the family portrait experience you’ve dreamed about! Renowned portrait artist Lisa Evans will capture you and your loved ones amid the wooded backdrop of her Danville studio, then create a unique piece of art that seamlessly blends the mediums of photography and painting—the style for which she’s become famous for. Approximate value: $5,550 Starting bid: $1,500 Our Thanks To: Lisa Evans of Lisa Evans Portrait Design
Camp means that every day during that week I get to forget about my worries and just have fun with my friends. –Claire, 11 Skin Disease Camper
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10 Country Music Awards Extravaganza ❧❧ Two (2) tickets to the 49th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas held in April 2014 (exact date TBD)
❧❧ Private round-trip air transportation to and from Las Vegas in a Pilatus PC-12 plane leaving from either Livermore or San Jose, courtesy of the Bonderson Family
❧❧ Three nights accommodations at the Four Seasons Hotel (one room) ❧❧ Expires April 30, 2014
This time, what happens in Vegas will be headline news. Nobody throws a party like the Academy. They pull out all the stops for their three-day music extravaganza that includes tons of shopping, food trucks from all over the country and live music at multiple venues throughout each day. Approximate value: $Priceless Starting bid: $3,000 Our Thanks To: Shelley Lazar and the Bonderson Family Notes:
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11 ABC’s Food Rush
with Chef Ryan Scott ❧❧ Eight guests will enjoy a multi-course gourmet meal at the home of Barry & Elaine Taylor prepared by Chef Ryan Scott, host of Food Rush
❧❧ Includes round-trip transportation to and from one location
❧❧ The winning bidder will take home a signed and etched 3L 2010 Grace Family Vineyards Blank Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ❧❧ Expires June 30, 2014
Chef Ryan Scott, former Top Chef contestant, regular guest on the Today Show and Rachael Ray and host of Food Rush on ABC’s Live Well Network, will prepare a gourmet meal for you and seven guests. Your dinner party will be center stage in a segment of Food Rush, which takes viewers on a fast-paced ride through Ryan’s incredible culinary adventures each week. Approximate value: $Priceless Starting bid: $3,500
Our Thanks To: Chef Ryan Scott, ABC7, and Barry & Elaine Taylor Notes:
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12 Divina Cucina ❧❧ Cooking school excursion for two in Tuscany, Italy
❧❧ Features five days of instruction plus personal tours to local villages and markets
❧❧ All meals and wine are included
❧❧ Six nights accommodations at the Palazzo San Lorenzo
❧❧ Airfare not included, but ground transportation will be provided
❧❧ Expires August 25, 2014
Join Judy Witts, the Diva of Divina Cucina, for a weeklong program in the heart of Chianti. Let the “Market Mavin” walk you around like a local. Your week includes cooking classes, visits to wineries, butchers, cheese makers, and other local artists and artisans. By the end of the week, you will be fully immersed in the Tuscan way of life. Approximate value: $7,000 Minimum bid: $4,000 Our Thanks To: Judy Witts of Divina Cucina Notes:
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13 “Take it to the Limit” in NYC ❧❧ Two (2) tickets to see The Eagles at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 9, 2013
❧❧ Two (2) matineé tickets to the Tony Award winning Kinky Boots, the Musical on Sunday, November 10, 2013
❧❧ Three nights luxury accommodations at The Benjamin Hotel ❧❧ Round-trip coach airfare leaving from one Bay Area airport on Friday, November 8, 2013 and returning Monday, November 11, 2013
❧❧ The winning bidder will take home an 18 karat yellow gold necklace featuring 25 round brilliant diamonds weighing a total of .40 carats, courtesy of Scott & Catherine Heller of Heller Jewelers
❧❧ Expires November 11, 2013
Contrary to what you may have heard, you and a guest will be checking out of the Hotel California and checking into the Benjamin during your whirlwind weekend in the Big Apple. Dust off those old albums in preparation. It will be one of those nights when Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit perform classics spanning their career. Don’t stay up too late, because Sunday you have tickets to see the sixtime Tony Award winning brainchild of Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper.
Approximate value: $10,280 Starting bid: $4,000
Our Thanks To: Shelley Lazar and Scott & Catherine Heller of Heller Jewelers Notes:
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14 ABC7’s Just Like Me ❧❧ Be the first ever to be an Honorary Sponsor of ABC7’s Just Like Me series of shows featuring The Taylor Family Foundation
❧❧ ABC7 will create your 30 second video message that will run within two of their upcoming television specials
❧❧ Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the ABC7 studios and newsroom ❧❧ Expires August 25, 2014
Are you as proud of The Taylor Family Foundation as ABC7? Now you can appear in our television specials and let everyone know! Just Like Me is a series of ABC7 shows highlighting all of the camps, programs, and life-changing support The Taylor Family Foundation offers to Bay Area families. ABC7 will present your family as the Honorary Sponsor of the next two programs! ABC7 will work with you to create a special thirty second video message that will run within the specials. This is your opportunity to appear on TV and let the Bay Area know why The Taylor Family Foundation is so important to you and our community. Plus, you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our ABC7 studios and newsroom.
Approximate value: $Priceless Starting bid: $5,000 Our Thanks To: ABC7 and Cheryl Jennings
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15 Connoisseur Wine Dinner for Eight Featuring a Spectacular Selection of 8 Vintages of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou from the Legendary 1961 Vintage to the Highly Acclaimed 2009 Vintage ❧❧ Multi-course dinner for eight guests with Barry and Joan Boothe at their San Francisco home in Pacific Heights, prepared on site by PRIMA Executive Chef Peter Chastain and served by PRIMA staff
❧❧ Menu paired with wines in consultation with PRIMA’s Sommelier, PRIMA wine director John Rittmaster, PRIMA Executive Chef Peter Chastain, and the buyer
❧❧ Experience the following wines from the Boothes’ multithousand-bottle cellar: ❧❧ 1989 Krug Brut Champagne (2 bottles to accompany appetizers) 2005 Montrachet Joseph Drouhin Marquis de Laguiche-Grand Cru 1961 Château Ducru-Beacucaillou-St. Julien Grand Cru Classé 1978 Château Ducru-Beacucaillou-St. Julien Grand Cru Classé 1982 Château Ducru-Beacucaillou-St. Julien Grand Cru Classé 1985 Château Ducru-Beacucaillou-St. Julien Grand Cru Classé 1986 Château Ducru-Beacucaillou-St. Julien Grand Cru Classé 1995 Château Ducru-Beacucaillou-St. Julien Grand Cru Classé 1996 Château Ducru-Beacucaillou-St. Julien Grand Cru Classé 2009 Château Ducru-Beacucaillou-St. Julien Grand Cru Classé
❧❧ Vintage port selection from the visit to the cellar, selected by winning bidder and guests. Possible bidder selections may include Taylor or Fonseca Vintage Port from the 1963, 1970, or 1977 vintages, or other comparable Ports
❧❧ 2001 Château d’Yquem-Sauternes
❧❧ Dates to be mutually agreed upon ❧❧ Expires September 1, 2014
Join long time wine collectors and enthusiasts Barry and Joan Boothe at their table for a special multi-course wine dinner. Approximate value: $7,000 Starting bid: $3,000 Our Thanks To: Barry & Joan Boothe, John Rittmaster and Peter Chastain of PRIMA Ristorante and PRIMA Vini
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16 In the Booth ❧❧ Two (2) guests will join NFL Rules Analyst and former NFL Vice President of Officiating Mike Pereira for NFL Sunday at the Fox Studios in Los Angeles on a mutually agreed upon regular season date
❧❧ Watch the NFL Pre-game show as well as all of Sunday’s games in the “Avocado Room” with the analysts
❧❧ Includes dinner for two guests with Mike Pereira in Los Angeles on the preceding Saturday evening
❧❧ Meet and greet with Fox NFL Sunday hosts Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Jimmy Johnson and Curt Menefee
❧❧ Round-trip coach airline tickets for two leaving from one Bay Area airport
❧❧ Two nights (one room) deluxe accommodations ❧❧ Expires December 29, 2013
You and a guest are headed to Los Angeles for a Fox filled Sunday afternoon. Get an insider’s perspective to the game during dinner with Mike the evening before. Take in the number one pre-game show, then get your fill of the day’s NFL games with Mike and the rest of the Fox crew. Approximate value: $Priceless Starting bid: $3,500 Our Thanks To: Mike Pereira, Fox NFL Sunday and Kirk Reynolds Notes:
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17 Crown The Voice ❧❧ Two (2) tickets to the season finale of NBC’s The Voice, date to be determined
❧❧ Round-trip private air transportation from San Jose or Livermore on a Pilatus PC-12 to the Los Angeles area courtesy of the Bonderson Family
❧❧ Two nights luxury accommodations at the Four Seasons Los Angeles ❧❧ Expires one day following the season finale
Be a part of history when you and a guest fly off to Los Angeles to watch as season five’s winner of the hit television show, The Voice, is selected. While the winner is chosen, sit back and enjoy musical entertainment by some of today’s hottest stars. Past performers have included Bruno Mars, Blake Shelton, Shakira, Nelly, Usher and Adam Levine.
Approximate value: $Priceless Starting bid: $5,000
Our Thanks To: Shelley Lazar and the Bonderson Family Notes:
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18 Hike, Bike & Raft the Canadian Rockies ❧❧ Six day, five night BACKROADS® Premier and Casual Inn multi-sport trip for two guests
❧❧ Trip meets and departs in Banff, Alberta
❧❧ All meals are included
❧❧ Accommodations include two nights at the awardwinning Post Hotel and Spa and the Emerald Lake Lodge (one room)
❧❧ Trip is rated Level 2 - 4 in difficulty
❧❧ Air and ground transportation not included ❧❧ Expires August 25, 2014
Pedal to Lake Minnewanka, hike through Johnson Canyon and raft on the Kicking Horse River during this BACKROADS® trip to the majestic wilderness of Banff and Yoho National Parks in Alberta, Canada. Hike and bike amid vast U-shaped valleys, see sprawling glaciers and water too intensely turquoise to possibly be real. Accommodations include two nights at the award-winning Post Hotel and Spa and the Emerald Lake Lodge. Approximate value: $7,400 Starting bid: $3,500 Our Thanks To: BACKROADS®
This is a special place, full of amazing people. A rare thing happens here every summer and I am lucky to be a part of it. –Nick, 25 Skin Disease Counselor
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19 Raise Your Glass ❧❧ Four (4) tickets to see P!NK at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 12, 2013
❧❧ Round-trip coach air transportation for four leaving from one Bay Area airport on Friday, October 11, 2013 and returning Sunday, October 13, 2013
❧❧ Two nights accommodations (two rooms) at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. Live ❧❧ Expires Sunday, October 13, 2013
It’s time to get the party started. You and three guests will jet to Los Angeles to raise your glass. Shop, spa, and dance the weekend away as you watch one of the top female artists of the century take the stage. Approximate value: $Priceless Minimum bid: $2,500 Our Thanks To: Shelley Lazar Notes:
My favorite thing to do at camp is the challenge course because it showed me that I can do amazing things. –Andrew Chen, 10 Autistic Camper
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20 Monday Night Madness with Steve Young ❧❧ Two (2) tickets to watch as the New Orleans Saints take on the Miami Dolphins on Monday, September 30, 2013 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans
❧❧ Two round-trip coach airline tickets departing on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from one Bay Area airport and returning Tuesday, October 1, 2013
❧❧ Includes two (2) pre-game field passes
❧❧ Spend time before the game with Steve Young on ESPN’s Monday Night Football pre-game set
❧❧ Three nights luxury accommodations (one room) at the Windsor Court Hotel
❧❧ Flights must be arranged by August 31, 2013 ❧❧ Expires October 1, 2013
Are you ready for some football? You and a guest will jet to New Orleans to join Hall-of-Famer Steve Young and the rest of the ESPN Monday Night Football crew. Hang out with Steve Young on the ESPN set prior to the game, then sit back and enjoy. It will be action-packed excitement in this early season showdown. Approximate value: $Priceless Starting bid: $5,000 Our Thanks To: Steve Young, Forever Young Foundation, Windsor Court Hotel, Kirk Reynolds and ESPN
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21 Alaskan Heli-Adventure ❧❧ Guided helicopter skiing and snowboarding adventure for two in Valdez, Alaska with Dean Cummings’ H2O Heli Guides
❧❧ Includes five nights lodging and three days of skiing/ snowboarding
❧❧ Ground transportation from Valdez airport included ❧❧ Breakfast and lunch provided daily
❧❧ Six runs daily, averaging 20,000 vertical feet of heli-skiing or snowboarding; additional runs may be purchased separately
❧❧ Includes all safety equipment, an expert guide and pilot
❧❧ Fat Powder skis are available
❧❧ Includes down-day activities (if weather is insufficient for heli-skiing/snowboarding)
❧❧ Airfare not included
❧❧ Valid between March 1-8 and April 19-26, 2014 only
❧❧ Due to popularity, please book preferred dates as soon as possible
❧❧ Expires April 26, 2014
From the minute you approach Valdez and lay eyes on the vast Chugach Range, prepare to be in awe—and in for the adventure of your life. This five night trip includes three days of skiing or snowboarding on the most majestic backcountry terrain on earth. Highly trained mountain aviators and expert guides will accompany you on a ski experience customized to your specific goals and abilities. Adrenaline takes on a whole new meaning as you descend glacier bowls, take on giant ramps and “go deep into the Chugach.” Approximate value: $8,800 Starting bid: $3,500 Our Thanks To: Dean & Karen Cummings and H20 Heli Guides
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22 Bocce e Vino ❧❧ Bocce for 12 guests at Campo di Bocce’s world-class, state of the art courts
❧❧ Enjoy a custom wine paired chef dinner served in a private room, surrounded by stunning vineyard views
❧❧ Phil Wente will hand select each wine
❧❧ Round-trip, local transportation provided to Campo di Bocce from one location
❧❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon, excluding December 1-24, 2013
❧❧ Expires August 25, 2014
Experience the ultimate in contemporary, casual Italian dining while engaging in a sport that was played in the Roman Empire! At Campo di Bocce in Livermore, you and 11 guests will have a blast seeing who can roll their ball closest to the pallino. Reward your athletic endeavors with a special Italian chef dinner. The cuisine at Campo di Bocce boasts “a bit of Italy with just a dash of California flair,” providing a delicious, modern twist on your favorite Italian classics. Approximate value: $3,150 Starting bid: $2,500 Our Thanks To: Campo di Bocce, Phil Wente and Wente Vineyard
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23 Get Your Game On Oakland Raiders Luxury Suite
❧❧ You and 17 friends will enjoy a mutually agreed upon Oakland Raiders home game in a luxury suite for 18
❧❧ An Oakland Raiders legend will pay a visit during the game
❧❧ Includes four pre-game sideline passes and five parking passes ❧❧ Expires December 29, 2013
Oakland A's Skybox
❧❧ Watch as the Oakland A’s take on the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 1:05 p.m.
❧❧ Includes a skybox for 20 people and four parking passes
❧❧ Food and softdrinks provided by The DeSilva Group ❧❧ Expires September 22, 2013
Golden State Warriors Luxury Suite
❧❧ Luxury suite for 16 guests to a mutually agreed upon 2013-14 season home game at Oracle Arena
❧❧ Excludes games versus the Celtics, Clippers, Heat, Knicks, Lakers, Nets and Thunder
❧❧ Includes four parking passes and a visit from the Warrior Girls at halftime ❧❧ Expires April 17, 2014
This package scores points! It’s the perfect gift for a Bay Area sports fan or a fabulous opportunity to treat employees or clients to a game in style. Approximate value: $Priceless Starting bid: $2,500 Our Thanks To: The Oakland Raiders, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, The DeSilva Group and The Golden State Warriors
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Premier Live Auction
24 Shana Festival ❧❧ You and 99 guests will enjoy the passionate and energetic sounds of Shana Morrison and her band, Caledonia, at a private concert at Camp Arroyo
❧❧ Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Camp Arroyo’s Chef Nicole Lucia of the YMCA of the East Bay
❧❧ Quench your thirst with Samuel Adams Beer, courtesy of The Boston Beer Company and wines from La Rochelle ❧❧ Date to be mutually agreed upon and take place rain or shine
❧❧ Expires August 25, 2014
Celebrate a birthday or anniversary with a private concert for 99 of your closest friends. Shana Morrison began her musical career when she joined her father in the “Van Morrison’s Rhythm and Soul Review” as a featured artist. Now as a solo artist, her style blends elements of blues, country, jazz and R&B. Though Shana’s material is ever-changing, her unique and wide-ranging voice always remains the same—remarkable. Approximate value: $Priceless Starting bid: $3,000 Our Thanks To: Shana Morrison and Caledonia, Chef Nicole Lucia of the YMCA of the East Bay, La Rochelle and the Boston Beer Company Notes:
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Continue the Support Year Round
The need to provide children and families with summer and weekend camp experiences is greater than ever before, and we need your help to reach out to those you know to share TTFF’s mission and the Camp Arroyo Experience.
We need YOUR HELP to keep Camp Arroyo FREE for the kids!
Day in the Park + 1,100 Guests + 70 Wineries, Breweries, Restaurants & Bakeries + 300 Volunteers
------------------------------= 3,000 Unique Camp Experiences 750,000 Meals Devoured 10,000 S’mores Made
Millions of Memories to Last a Lifetime
Thanks for being a part of the day that makes it all possible!
Lifetime Camp Angel
Bonderson Family
Cash Sponsors
Hulburd Family
Camp Partners
In-Kind Sponsors Shelley Lazar