CHallenge Magazine by Greg Olijnyk

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The Challenge 2013 Charity Event

About Ch Challenge is a not-for-profit organisation that supports approximately 300 children and their families living with cancer every week by providing:

Dedicated support in hospitals for children undergoing treatment, with activities including cooking, arts and crafts, celebrity visits, bedside games and book reading. It also provides iPads, internet access, video games, DVD players, and an extensive DVD library, plus a number of activities to support parents. Access to support services at the Challenge Family Centre including music therapy, massage therapy, information seminars, a playgroup for children who cannot attend their usual crĂ¨che or kindergarten and a resource library equipped with cancer-related reading materials. Access to a broad range of activities that take place in the community such as camps, tickets to concerts and events, holiday accommodation, parent retreats and social activities, home help and scholarship opportunities. The main goal of Challenge is to make life for families a little easier as they face their cancer journey head on. Challenge receives no government funding and relies on the generous support and donations from individuals and community groups.

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Mr. Hive Kitchen & Bar ‘I would like to introduce you to Mr Hive. Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar, Crown Metropol’s rustic signature restaurant, is the brainchild of Executive Chef John Lawson, whose reputation for modern comfort food bursting with big flavours last year earned him a coveted nomination for The Age’s Young Chef of the Year. Influenced by stints in New York and Toulouse, Lawson combines traditional French techniques with world class local produce. This a young man who’s not afraid to make luxurious produce the hero on the plate. There’s a playfulness to the menu, in dishes such as ‘black and blue tuna’ and ‘crispy little pig’, in which golden cubes of crumbed and fried pig’s head are served with beetroot-stained watermelon and barbecue-style sauce.’ The Age Good Food Guide 2013 Brought up in a small town in Essex, John discovered his passion for food as a young man working at his father’s local pub washing dishes, while still at school. After acquiring his diploma at Westminster College, John’s first experience of a working kitchen was doing a Stage at a family run restaurant in Toulouse called Restaurant La Rapiere, where he cooked dishes using produce from local farms sourced earlier in the day. With experience in two Michelin star restaurants, he produced exceptional modern French cuisine under the guidance of Raymond Blanc and Gary Jones. John spent time in London and then headed to New York , where he first began working for Gordon Ramsay as part of the team involved with the opening of Gordon Ramsay at The London. He progressed quickly from Chef de Partie to Sous Chef; however, after three years in New York John moved to a more exotic location - Oman - where he worked as a private chef. In January 2010, John moved further east and took on the role of Head Chef at maze Melbourne from its inception, before becoming Executive Chef in early 2011. Following maze's closure, John leads the same premises into a new chapter as Executive Chef of Mr. Hive Kitchen & Bar.

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An elegant oasis of space and calm, Crown Metropol Melbourne is a modern private getaway in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With specially commissioned works of art, bespoke fittings and designer furniture throughout, the 658 rooms and suites are the most stylish and striking hotel guest rooms in Melbourne. From the top floors of the 28-storey tower, Crown Metropol offers spectacular views of Melbourne’s Yarra River and a bayside panorama. The hotel is minutes to the CBD with Melbourne’s lively restaurants and hidden laneway bars in walking distance. Crown’s Entertainment Centre and exciting Casino are easily r eached via an air bridge. Unique to Crown Metropol, Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar is the brainchild of Executive Chef John Lawson. Influenced by dining in London, Melbourne & New York, John applies his traditional French cooking techniques in a modern context. He has created a menu that is reflective of his British heritage & the love of comforting dishes that burst with “big flavours”. It’s not just the food that will inspire you. You’ll be captivated by the luminous cityscape from 28, the exclusive club lounge and sky bar that never fails to impress. A stay at Crown Metropol isn’t complete without indulging your senses at ISIKA day spa, an oasis for the soul in the midst of the city. The ultimate cosmopolitan retreat, ISIKA day spa and wellness sanctuary offers luxurious spa and relaxation areas, a stunning indoor pool and an unparalleled range of state-of-the-art equipment in its studio with panoramic views.

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Welcome to this very special night, where we as a group can make a big difference and help the lives of so many, through the amazing work done by Challenge – supporting kids with cancer. Tonight has been made possible by the incredible support of Crown Metropol Melbourne and Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar. When asked to help with this event, they were delighted to help Challenge and the FIA to make this event a success. Special thanks to the GM and Executive Chef for their support. Please enjoy their food and the luxurious surroundings of this spectacular venue and the Bright Lights of Melbourne.

Terms & Conditions: 1. You can make an ABSENT bid for any of the items above. Please contact Carol prior to the event, by Wednesday 15 May, before 12 noon. 2. Absentee bids should be via email foodservice@ihug.com.au stating item and number, your name, phone and email plus the maximum amount you are prepared to go to. 3. Phone bids can also be organised for the night. Please contact the office.

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4. All items sold asis and as provided by the supplier.

Door Prize: Place your business card or complete a card with your name and phone number and go into the draw for a Blu Ray & DVD Player, kindly donated by Patties Foods.

5. The auctioneer’s decision is final and binding.

Raffle: We have a Raffle with tickets @ $10 each and some great prizes including 1st prize, a Nespresso Pixie unit

Payment Terms:

Silent Auction: There will also be a silent auction for the Melbourne Food & Wine Boards from the Urban Coffee Farm, a world 1st event, held in March 2013. These Boards would look fabulous in your Boardroom / Warehouse / Staff Room. (2, x 1m approx in size – each will be sold individually). Live Auction: We have ‘lucky’ 13 packages for you to consider and place your best bid to secure these wonderful packages. Register your name for bidding and grab ‘a hand’ so you can use this for bidding with your number! Wine Wall / Vouchers: Buy a bag from the wine wall @ $20 each and you will be surprised with a bottle of wine, a voucher or some other treats.

6. All monies will be donated to Challenge (except the auction of the bike which will be given to Ride for Cancer – Peter Mac).

1. Payment for any items is required prior to be handed to you as the winner. 2. Payment can be made with a credit card, cash. (cheques only by FIA members). 3. Credit cards will incur a 2% surcharge to cover credit card fees. 4. The person will need to sign a form with their details which will be processed after the event and a tax invoice will be sent back to the contact person.

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Auction #1

Value: $750

2 x Reserved ticket & dinner packages to an AFL game of your choice at the Medallion Club - Etihad Stadium together with dinner in the Grille Steakhouse, including 4hr beverage package Donated by

five star events five star tickets five star service

Auction #2 www.meccompany.com.au

1 x Framed Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Apron from Master Class Includes the signatures of the Culinary world: Matt Preston, George Calombaris, All Wolf-Tasker, Stephanie Alexander, Adam dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sylva, Martin Boetz, Maggie Beer, Adrian Richardson, Teage Ezard and all the international chefs & presenters Nigella Lawson, Rachel Allen, Mat Bans, Ruth Pretty, Cath Claringbold, Tony Tan, Alexia Johnson, Kogi & Margaret Yu.

Donated by

Value: Priceless

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Auction #3

2013 carbon road bike Avanti Cadent ER II 2 Click on the logo below for full specs

Value: $2,229.95 Take a forgiving geometry and a performance carbon fibre frame. Now add Shimano 105 componentry, take a step back and try to hide your grin! The Cadent is built more comfortable for long road rides while being quick on any attack, hill or sprint finish. The more forgiving geometry reduces physical stress without reducing performance. Expect a faster, more enjoyable ride and a quicker recovery time. Who wouldn’t want that?

Donation is conditional on the successful bidder collecting the bike from the Avantiplus shop in Frankston. This is because we need to respect the Avanti delivery and warranty process which involves fitting the customer to the right size bike, adjusting the bike to measure with the appropriate tools at the shop and maintaining customer records. (In the event that we don’t have the required size on the shop floor we would order one as necessary from Avanti). The bike comes without pedals of course, the successful bidder

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is offered 10% discount on all accessories purchased at time of collection. The money from this auction will be donated directly to Peter Mac on behalf of the FIA Deb’s Team who are competing in the Ride To Conquer Cancer in October.

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Auction #4

Value: $858

Apple iPad 3 with Retina Display • 32GB of Storage • 9.7” Display • Ultrafast Wireless • Cellular • Bluetooth 4.0 • Dual-Core A6X with Quad-Core Graphics • iSight Camera • FaceTime HD Camera • Video Recording • Black in Colour This also comes with a black case and a blue tooth compatible keyboard, great for the executive on the move!

Donated by some special industry friends

Auction #5

Value: $1,100

Crown Metropol Melbourne The package will be 1 night’s accommodation in a Luxe room, parking and 28 access (our club lounge). 28 offers; • complimentary breakfast (weekdays 06:30am -10:30am, weekends 07:00am - 11:00am) • complimentary pre-dinner drinks between the hours of 17:30pm - 19:00pm • complimentary tea, coffee or soft drinks till 19:00pm daily Crown Metropol Melbourne offers the most luxurious style and your stay will be a very special experience.

Luxe Room

Enjoy your night away with a seat at the Movies in the comfort of Gold Class with 2 seats and this also includes your food and beverage.

Donated by Club 28

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Auction #6

Food Adventure to Vietnam for 12 days & flight (for ONE person only) Travel to Vietnam and savour its culture and cuisine from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City Chop, slice and eat your way through Vietnam, experiencing one of the freshest and most fragrant cuisines on the planet. From pho and ancient buildings in Hanoi, banh khoai and imperial citadels in Hue, banh xeo and lantern-lit streets in Hoi An and banh canh and pulsating markets in Ho Chi Minh City, experience Vietnam’s cuisine and its tightly woven place within its culture. Drink in cafes and beer halls that sprawl out over city streets, buy fruit from wicker baskets draped over a vendor’s shoulders and sit at market stalls as aromatic noodle soups are whipped up in front of you. Experience all of Vietnam’s iconic sights, spend time cooking with some of the country’s top food experts and get a true taste of Vietnam on this delectable real Food Adventure. • Sip bia hoi beer in one of Hanoi’s colourful beer halls • Eat Hanoi’s best street food at the bustling Don Xuan Markets • Sail the emerald-green waters of breathtaking Halong Bay • Slurp bun bo hue (beef and vermicelli noodle soup), Hue’s local specialty • Bike through herb gardens of Tra Que Village • Be part of the raucous making of banh xeo (savoury crispy pancake) in Hoi An • Learn the secrets of central Vietnamese cooking at Hoi An’s celebrated Morning Glory Cooking School • Float past markets and farms on your way to a welcoming homestay on the Mekong Delta Your return flight for one passenger is included and the airline will be determined by the provider and based on availability. (Please liaise with Carol at FIA to book this package). Valid for use until 31 December 2013

Donated by

Value: $2,595

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Auction #7 Flemington Raceday Dining Package

Value: $880 Donated by

A table for four (4) guests in The Terrace Restaurant at Flemington Racecourse. (includes racecourse admission, racebook, reserved table location with full view of racecourse, magnificent three course a-la-carte lunch, afternoon tea and VIP car parking) Available for any of these race days: Sat 8 June / Saturday 22 June / Saturday 6 July /Saturday 20 July.

Auction #8 NZ Accommodation, Winery Lunch and Kayak Adventure in Marlborough Sounds Enjoy 5 nights in a holiday home filled with everything you need, at The Rothschild House in picturesque Queen Charlotte Sounds, Marlborough at the top of the South Island in NZ. Your view will be of water and an amazing view down the sounds, watching the boats, listening to the birds and enjoying this tranquillity and peacefulness. Only 45 mins to the wineries, Carol has also included a lunch voucher at Wither Hills Winery. You also have a Â˝ day Kayak Hire on the tranquil Marlborough Sounds for four persons. ACE Car Rentals will also provide you with a Tourist car for 7 days. This will be for the rental car and standard insurance only, for pickup from and return to our Picton branch. The only way to cross the Cook Straight from Wellington Picton is with an Interislander family pass for four guests. * blockout periods do apply

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Value: $2,000

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Auction #9

Value: $1,100

20 page website - perfect for small to medium business. Our team of five designers work with your brand and to develop a site to represent the look and feel you wish your company to portray. It will have multiple page layouts, Includes high quality illustrations and photographs*, We add your content**, We come to you, Premium functionality pack (including Galleries and Sliders), Blog, Site submitted to Google, Yahoo and Bing, SEO tuning, Google Analytics integration, Integrated social media, Google Maps integration, Contact forms, Online quote request form, Mailing list signup form, Content Management System, Unlimited self-updates, Daily backups, 12 months tech support, Fully tested on all major browsers, Tutorial videos, eCommerce (online store) integration using payment gateway paypal, Mobile and iPad mode, Favicon and Smart Phone icon,CMS training for you and your team, Monthly performance reports, Email addresses, Hosting, Domain Name Registration. * Images & Illustrations supplied by customer ** Content supplied and proofed by customer

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Auction #10 Cellarstack Wine Rack, a dozen assorted wines and eight Riedel glasses Cellarstack Wine Rack to hold 55 bottles and we will also include a dozen assorted wines to start off your collection PLUS we have also includes a set Riedel Glasses - four Vinum Riesling glasses and four Vinum Shiraz glasses so that you can drinking your wine

Donated by Gycor Wine Racks / Riedel / a variety of wineries

Value: $800

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Auction #11 Culinary Adventure with Melbourne Restaurants

Value: Priceless Moon Under Water, Fitzroy Chef: Andrew McConnell Enjoy a four course menu and a bottle of wine

Package A Dine in a variety of restaurants and enjoy a variety of culinary experience with some of the best Chefs in town. 3 x Restaurants = 3 amazing experiences

Maha, City Chef: Shane Delia Dinner for 2, 8 course Sultans menu, exc wine

Carlton Wine Room, Carlton Chef Matthew Silovic Dinner for 2, with a wine taste with each course

Donated by the restaurants & the chefs

Auction #12

Value $ Priceless + Family Time

Car for the Weekend & Family Accommodation in Rye â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ever wanted to experience the open road in a Mercedes-Benz Vehicle? Well now you can...Craig Howard and the team at Mercedes-Benz Berwick will supply you with a beautiful SLK for the weekend.* Let your imagination run wild as you embrace the thrill of a lifetime. Our vehicles come with a range of options such as heated sports driver and passenger seats, MP3, Satellite Navigation, Reverse Camera, Lane Keeping Assist, Park Assist and Ipod connectivity. # terms and conditions do apply Bayplay Adventure Tours have a package for some quality family time. Drive down to Mornington Peninsula and stay in Rye with this great offer. - 2 night stay in one of our Rye Beach cottages for 2 adults & up to 4 children - Free 2 hour bike hire - 25% off our Snorkel with the Sea Dragons Tour - Offer would be valid until December 15th (not including Saturday nights)

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*Note: (This is for model/advertising purposes only not necessarily reflecting the actual car you will receive for the weekend)

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Auction #13 Culinary Adventure with Melbourne Restaurants

Value: Priceless Gazi, , City Chef: George Calombaris OPENS tomorrow night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 17 May - Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NEW !! a dinner for 4 guests, 3 course sharing, with matched beverages.

Package B Dine in a variety of restaurants and enjoy a variety of culinary experience with some of the best Chefs in town. 3 x Restaurants = 3 amazing experiences

True South, Black Rock Chef: Mauro Callegari* Degustation Menu for 4 guests with 5 courses inc wine

*Chef Mauro from True South is one of 24 competing for Chef of the Year next month Fitzrovia, St Kilda Chef: Paul Jewson Dinner for 2, exc wine

Donated by the restaurants & the chefs

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Raffle Prizes 1st prize Nespresso Pixie machine Donated by Nespresso

3rd prize Voucher for Intimate Apparel Donated By Intimo

5th prize Plumm Glasses x 2 & a bottle of red Donated By Plumm

2nd prize Blu-ray DVD Player Donated by Patties Foods

4th prize 2 x Tickets to listen to James Reyne at Mebourne Public, Docklands On Sunday 8 June 2013 Donated By Darcy Group

6th prize EJ Whitten Legends Game Family Pass (2 adults +2 Kids) on Wednesday 10 July Donated By Baker Smith Management

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Sponsors Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar

Level 28 Lounge, Crown Metropol

Avantiplus www.allanscott.com

Barokes Wines www.wineinacan.com

Carlton Wine Room thecarltonwineroom.com.au

Allan Scott Vineyard NZ www.allanscott.com

Bidgeebong Wines www.bidgeebong.com.au

Communicate Design greg@commdc.com.au

Ackerfeld & Goldberg www.travelassociates.com.au/Ackerfeld

Bruno Distributors http://brunodistributors.com.au

Dimattina Coffee http://dimattinacoffee.com.au

Arquilla Wines www.arquilla-wine.com

Builders Arms Hotel www.buildersarmshotel.com.au

Edlyn Foods www.edlyn.com.au

Baker Smith Management www.bakersmith.com.au

Farinacci Pasta www.farinacipasta.com.au

Felice's Place Gourmet Butchers www.fwgp.com.au

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Fitzrovia http://fitzrovia.com.au/

King Salmon Australia www.kingsalmon.co.nz

five star tickets

MEC Corporate Hospitality five star service www.meccompany.com.au www.meccompany.com.au

Gazi Facebook/Gazirestaurant

Kraft www.deliciouskitchen.com.au

Metropolitan Foods www.metropolitanfoods.com.au

Glendal Foods http://gfoods.com.au/

Little Creatures https://littlecreatures.com.au

Moon Under Water www.buildersarmshotel.com.au

Intimo www.intimo.com.au

Maha www.mahabg.com.au

Mojo www.winesource.com.au

Intrepid Travel www.intrepidtravel.com

Mars Foodservices Australia www.marsfoodservices.com

Movenpick www.moevenpick-icecream.com

Imports of France www.importsoffrance.com.au

Mercedes Benz Berwick www.mbberwick.com.au

Ninth Island www.crackawines.com.au/Ninth_Island

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