62nd Annual CFA Catalog

Welcomes you to our

62nd Annual COUNTRY FAIR & AUCTION

Online Auction at dock.org

May 12 - May 22, 2023

Featuring experiences, gift certificates, merchandise, tickets, handcrafted items, gift baskets & more!

Listing on pages 12-18

Friday, May 19, 2023

Live Auction 7:30 PM • Outdoors under the tent

Vacations, class gifts, game tickets, experiences, merchandise, and more! The 4th grade quilt is also included. All items are generously donated by many local businesses, Dock families, faculty, staff, and friends.

Listing on pages 6-10

All proceeds benefit Dock Mennonite Academy.

Auction Rules

1. The live auction will begin at 7:30 PM on Friday and will continue without interruption until all items designated for sale have been auctioned.

2. All bidders must have a bid number. Numbers may be obtained at the auction registration area on Friday evening.

3. Payment in full by successful live bidders must be made on Friday evening Cash, check, and/or credit card will be accepted.

4. All sales are final and there will be no exchanges or refunds on any item.

5. Values listed with the items being auctioned are donor’s estimates and are not warranted by Dock for tax purposes.

6. Please check with your tax advisor regarding the tax deductibility of your payment(s).

7. The auctioneer shall not, in any event, be liable to any purchaser of any item.

8. Unless otherwise specified, all auction certificates must be used within one year after the date of May 19, 2023.

9. Purchasers are asked to respect any special time limits on certificates. Please contact the donor within 30 days for certificates involving trips or other prearranged dates.

10. All live auctioned items must be removed by purchasers at their own expense from the Dock campus by 9:00 PM on Friday, May 19, 2023.

11. Decisions of the auctioneer shall be final.

12. Absentee bids will be accepted for items at the Live Auction. To place an absentee bid, call the school office at 215-723-1196 prior to May 19, complete an absentee bid form located in this catalog (immediately following item descriptions), or complete an absentee bid form at the registration table. Successful bidders must arrange to have their purchases paid for and removed from the Dock campus by 3:00 PM on Mon., May 22, 2023. All items purchased by absentee bid will be made available for pick up at the welcome table in the main lobby following the auction. Certificates purchased with an absentee bid may be picked up and paid for at Dock the week of May 22. In the case of a tie bid, purchasers in attendance will be awarded the winning bid.

This auction catalog has been prepared prior to the auction dates and is a representative listing of all the items donated as of April 25, 2023.

2023 LIVE AUCTION LISTING

1. Spend a delightful afternoon on a picnic and hike with 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Rodriguez and her dog Milo during the summer, you may bring a friend!

Value: Priceless

Amy Rodriguez and Milo

2. Bucks Bubbles 1 Hour Foam Party- Fill your next event with an eye-catching mountain of foam! The foam party is wonderful for Birthdays, Community Festivals, Schools, Churches, Camps, Graduation Parties, and more! The perfect outdoor activity to WOW your guests. Fun for all ages! You provide a water source & standard electrical outlet within 100 feet of the foam cannon. Plus 2 Craveboxes of individual snacks included.

Value: $399

Early Childhood 3 Year Old Class

3. Sundae Fun Day! Gift certificate includes water games and ice cream with your favorite Early Childhood teachers and staff on May 31, 3:30 - 4:45 PM. Enjoy an afternoon filled with sugar, splashing & smiling J Rain Date: Thursday June 1. (This item is being sold by the piece meaning your bid is for 1 student. You may purchase multiple spots at the winning bid price or multiple bidders can win this item. Max 10 students.)

Value: Priceless

Miss Derstine, Mrs. Dubost, Mr. Speck, Mrs. Rossi, Mis. Lapp, and Mrs. Zeller

4. Grab your crew and head out for some fun at Outdoor Xtreme Paintball (Hatfield) for up to 10 people plus a $25 Domino’s Pizza gift card for a meal before or after your event.

Value: $225

5th Grade Class

5. Nedin to Bounce - Bounce house delivered to your home along with 2 gift certificates from The Pizza Box (Earlington) & 2 Craveboxes of individual treats! Everything you need for a fun birthday party or summer gathering.

Value: $289

Early Childhood 4 Year Old Class

6. Wiffle Ball Bash 2023 “At the Ballpark” evening with the Kratz family, includes wiffle ball,(wearing MLB jerseys) other outdoor games & a meal for up to 10 guests!

Date to be determined.

Value: Priceless

Erik and Sarah Kratz, Dock Parents

7. Italian dinner party for 8 guests hosted by Justin Youk & Amanda Yoder. Enjoy homemade pasta, meatballs and other classic Italian food. This Italian get together would not be complete without a game of Bocce, Quiots and Cornhole too!

Summer date TBD at the Yoder barn in Souderton.

Value: Priceless

Justin Youk and Amanda Yoder, Dock Parents

8. Saddlebrook Equestrian (Schwenksville) party for 4 children. Minimum age of 8. Each child will have their own pony to ride for one hour. Party room included along with 2 Craveboxes of individual treats!

Value: $350

3rd Grade Class

9. You will feel like you are on the court with these 2 premium Sixers tickets (3 rows behind the 76ers bench) with parking pass included. Game date TBD; schedule comes out in October 2023.

Value: $935

Tim Clemens, Friend of Dock

10. Mini golf and ice cream at Freddy Hill with kindergarten teachers Mrs. Immel, Mrs. Ness and Mrs. Dando-up to 4 students. Date to be determined

Value: Priceless

Mrs. Immel, Mrs. Ness, and Mrs. Dando

11. In addition to its title as one of the Most Beautiful Small Towns in America, visitors frequent Jim Thorpe from nearby Philadelphia and New York City for hiking, biking, white water rafting, skiing, and horseback riding. Use this $500 gift card to stay at The Inn at Jim Thorpe or the Spa and explore all that Jim Thorpe has to offer!

Value: $500

Dock Mennonite Academy Board Members

12. This year’s fourth grade quilt (53’ x 81”) is an “I Spy” quilt. Children can hunt for patches in the border that match each jar in the center of the quilt or play the tried and true “I spy” game using the patterns incorporated in the many patches. This quilt was designed by art teacher Kim Bergey and pieced and quilted by many loving grandmothers of the fourth grade students. Each fourth grader chose his/her own fabric for their individual jar. Their personalities are truly reflected in the quilt.

Value: Priceless

4th Grade Class

13. Head to the beach! Get Ready to Splash & Slide this Summer at Camelbeach! PA’s Biggest Outdoor Waterpark. Spend the day or stay the night. Camelback has countless adventures at one resort! Year-round family fun. Poconos getaway. Adventure awaits. Gift card is good toward the indoor or outdoor waterpark at Camel Beach (Tannersville)

Value: $300

Kindergarten Class

14. Looking for a great day of golf with tips on improving your game? Dock parent & professional golfer, Mr. Jim Herman would like to invite two guests to join him for a round of golf at Indian Valley Country Club on a mutually agreeable date. Jim has spent 12 years on the PGA Tour with 3 PGA Tour wins! Enjoy 18 holes of golf with lunch to follow, talking golf, the PGA tour & more!

Value: Priceless

Mr. Jim Herman

15. Pack up the family and take a trip to the Philadelphia Zoo! There’s so much to see at the Philadelphia Zoo. Explore exhibits, attractions, and more.

Value: $200

Pre-Kindergarten Class

16. Seven Spring Mountain Resort in Champion, PA, is a great spot for your next family weekend away from home in this 4 bedroom, 4 bath, western-themed condo that sleeps 8. 3 nights, 4 day stay on a mutually agreeable date TBD.

Value: $1,000

Jeff and Sharon Fransen Landis, Dock Supporters

17. Planning a neighborhood party, Sunday School class get together, or birthday party this summer? Book the Downtown Scoop Ice Cream Party - Mobile truck for 1 hour of ice cream! Maximum of 30 guests

Value $425

Dock Mennonite Academy Cabinet Members

18. Since 1884, Dorney Park has been the place families and friends have come to gather for a day of FUN. With more than 60 rides, shows, attractions, an area made just for kids, and a waterpark, Dorney Park has AMAZING fun for everyone. Pack up the family for a short trip up Route 309 to enjoy a day at Dorney Park.

Value: $200

8th Grade Class

19. Principal For The Day! Get a chance to walk in Mrs. Wanamaker’s shoes for the day. Start the day with a breakfast muffin and juice, while checking her morning emails. Then be prepared for whatever the weather of the day is and join Mrs. Wanamaker out front of the school to greet all of the students as they enter the building. From there, come inside and say the morning prayer and announcements. Grab your principal name tag made especially for you and head out to visit each classroom. From there, who knows where the day will take us. As the day progresses, you will help Mrs. Wanamaker with various administrative tasks that might include substituting in a classroom, doing lunch duty, helping solve a playground disagreement or cleaning up a spill. Somewhere between 1 and 2 pm, you’ll grab lunch with Mrs. Wanamaker and help read the afternoon emails.

Value: Priceless

Mrs. Wanamaker

20. One week stay at a beautiful condo in Siesta Key Beach, FLA (mid August-mid December 2023 or May - August 2024) 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, sleeps 7.

Value: $1,400

Dock Supporters

21. Laser Tag, Go-Karts, Sky Trails Ropes Course, Rock Wall, Black Light Mini Golf, Bumper Cars, Bowling Alley, 100+ Arcade games, and so much more! How will you spend your $250 Play cards for Arnolds Family Fun Center (Oaks), and 2 tickets for American Treasure Tour Museum.

Value: $250

7th Grade Class

22. Experience mini golf, driving range, batting cages, fun center and ice cream with a $200 gift card from Freddy Hill (Lansdale)

Value: $200

1st Grade Class

23. Thrilling twists. Wild turns. Heart-pounding vortex loops. It’s 84 and sunny, close to home at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. Enjoy an overnight stay or day pass to the waterpark at Kalahari Resorts. Whether you’re 3, 83, or anything inbetween, they pride themselves on having something for everyone!

Value: $300

2nd Grade Class

24. Who wants some fresh, local strawberries? Be the highest bidder to grab 4 quarts of local fresh picked strawberries from R & J Farm, Souderton.

Value: Priceless

R & J Farm Market

25. Can you smell the popcorn! This is your opportunity to rent the Souderton Broad Street Theater for a group event (up to 50 guests) with a movie of your choice!

Value: $350

6th Grade Class

2023 ONLINE AUCTION ITEMS

Bid now through May 22

There are more than 100 additional items and experiences in our online auction. You can access these items, register, and bid by going to our website at dock.org and follow the link to the online auction, OR by scanning the QR code with your phone’s camera.

If you have bid before with Alderfer Real Estate, you can use your same account info. If you forgot your password, click FORGOT PASSWORD and they will send you a reset link. If you have never bid before, you will need to set up an account. It’s simple and easy to do!

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Abram W Bergey & Sons Inc. Area Rug

ACE Hardware / Harleysville Car Wash

American Helicopter Museum

Apple Orchard Cafe

Ashers Chocolate

B&E Meats Sampler Bundle

Burton Baby Design Boy Basket

Bakers on Broad

Bergey’s Car Wash

Black Bass, Doylestown

Book Lovers Bag

Bucks County Experience

Bucks Run Oil

C J Miller Vacuum Center

Chick-fil-A (Lansdale and Montgomeryville)

Christine Stanek Photography

Set Of Handmade Earrings

Bergey’s Inc. Fuel Card and Car Wash

Burton Baby Design Girl Basket

Collegeville Italian Bakery

Copper Partridge

53. JAARS Helicopter Ride

54. 36” x 43” Pastel colored flannel baby crib quilt

55. Jenny Wren Travel

56. Jesse’s BBQ

57. Jump N Joy Gymnastics

58. KJ Doors

59. Tussock Sedge Farm Family Beef Box

60. 1 Hour Massage, Mickaela Landes LMT

61. Landis Supermarket

62. Set of Handmade Earrings

63. Maple Syrup

64. Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays

65. Lets Eat Out

66. Phillies Tickets August 23, 2023 4:05 PM Section 115 / Row 35 / Seat 1 & 2

67. Like A Mustard Seed Farm Eggs

68. Longwood Gardens

69. Mens Accessories Belts and Sunglasses

70. The Mulch Barn - 3 yards of mulch

71. My Pop Pop’s Woodshop-30” Rustic wood hanger

72. Norwex

73. Nutty Novelties Nut Butters and Energy Bites 74. One Stop Shop In Franconia! 75. Penn Valley Gas

76. Perkiomen Tours

77. The Mulch Barn - 1 Cord Seasoned Wood

78. Phillies Tickets Sunday, August 6 at 1:35 PM (Seats 1-4 - section 135, row 16)

79. R & J Farm Market Turkey

80. Reading Phillies

81. Saddlebrook Equestrian Center

LOCAL SUPPORTING BUSINESSES

Chick-fil-A, Lansdale

Chick-fil-A, Montgomeryville

Clemmer Moving

Clemens Uniform

Eastern Diversified Services

Isabelle’s Kitchen, Inc.

John Garis Homes, Inc.

Moyer Specialty Foods

Weaver, Reckner Reinhart Dental Associates

ABSENTEE BIDS

Absentee bids will be accepted for items at the Live Auction. To place an absentee bid, call the school office (215-723-1196) prior to May 19 complete a slip below and return to the main office by May 19. Successful bidders must arrange to have their purchase paid for and picked up from campus by 3pm on Monday, May 22. In the case of a tie bid, purchasers in attendance will be awarded the winning bid.

Absentee Bid Form

Bidder Name:

Catalog Item Number: Item Name:

Bid Price:$ Cell Phone#:

Absentee Bid Form

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Bid Price:$ Cell Phone#:

Absentee Bid Form

Bidder Name:

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Bid Price:$ Cell Phone#:

Absentee Bid Form

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Absentee Bid Form

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to all our Auction Coordinators and to our Merchandise Committee, who have devoted their time and energies throughout the entire year to help make this event possible. This all wouldn’t be possible without their time, talents, and leadership.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY

Auction Coordinators

Liz DeJesus

Ryan Detweiler

Kathy Gordon

Mikaela Landes

Robyn Neiderer

Merchandise Committee

Rachel Brubaker

Steph Emr

Jillian Immel

Linda Souder