MarianFEST 2016 February 5, 2016
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Doug McDermott Autographed Nike Chicago Bulls Shoes
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Golf at Omaha Country Club
Priceless Own this pair of Nike Hyperdunk athletic shoes autographed by Creighton great and Chicago Bulls forward Doug McDermott. What a unique item to own! Perfect for any Creighton, Bulls or general Doug McDermott fanatic. Donated by Steve & Mary Jo Merfeld
$935 Omaha Country Club has enjoyed a rich tradition of excellence since it was founded on Sept. 30, 1899. It was the host of the 2013 U.S. Senior Open. As the area’s top private golf course, it is a prestigious course to play. Gift certificate is for a foursome, with carts. Donated by Rick Lanoha & Karen Ensminger
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Apple Watch Sport
$400 This 42mm space gray Apple watch sport is the must-have gift for the tech person in your home. It’s a watch but instantly connects you to the people and things you care about most! Join the “hip club” and own this watch tonight. Donated by Midwest Protection Services, Mike & Kim Remmick
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$1000 Tuition Scholarship to Creighton and Sweatshirt
$1,045 $1,000 tuition scholarship to Creighton with a Creighton sweatshirt. Must be an undergraduate freshman in fall of 2016, 2017, or 2018. Cannot be a currently enrolled Creighton student. Donated by Creighton University
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Fun in the Sun Party at Barrett’s
$400 Get your friends together and get bidding! This private party includes: use of private room and volleyball court, one keg of domestic beer, wine, and pop. You can bring in food or inquire about theirs. Date subject to approval. Expires in Feb. 2017. Donated by Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill Karen Barrett-Jeffrey ‘81
Happy Hollow Golf for Four
$750 From atop the stunning new 9th tee box where one can gaze down upon one of the Midwest’s truly great golf holes, it is difficult not to take in the majesty of the Happy Hollow golf course and appreciate the passion the club puts into every aspect of the game. Be it with the world class teaching program, four practice holes, two driving ranges and one of Omaha’s finest pro shops, Happy Hollow provides a complete experience to anyone who loves the game in a superlative setting. You’ll have a foursome with carts – but don’t wait. Expires Oct. 31, 2016. Donated by Pat Kennison & Mary Higgins ‘69
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Champions Run Country Club Social Membership
$1,500 Champions Run is a private club nestled in the valley on one of Omaha’s finest executive communities in the Northwest corner of the city. Their Tennis/Swim Complex features a junior olympic-sized pool, five har-tru lighted tennis courts, a fitness center outfitted with free weights, stairmasters, treadmills and more, a snack bar and upscale locker rooms. At Champions Run, junior golf, tennis, and swim programs abound, and our event- filled social calendar has something for every member of your family. This lifetime social membership to Champions Run includes full clubhouse privileges, including charging privileges; full use of pool, tennis and fitness complex; complete access to all children’s programs; and use of the 18-hole championship course five times a year. **The winning bidder is responsible for $200 monthly dues and $800 annual food and beverage minimum. Donated by Champions Run
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Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical Collection from Hafner Vineyards
$180 Experience a little bit of California wine country and see how a good cab matures over time. Enjoy a bottle of each of 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009 cabernet vintages with winemaker notes from Sonoma County, CA. Donated by Hafner Vineyards
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52-Week Coupon Booklet for Arby’s
$420 This coupon book will help you get your Arby’s fix every week for one year! Good at the 72nd & Ames, 72nd & Giles, 90th & Maple, 136th & Maple, 85th & Center, 120th & Center, and 173rd & Center in Omaha. Donated by Arby’s Panda, Inc.
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Popcorn Machine with Cart
$150 Designed for home use, this popcorn cart provides a stylish 1950’s look and feel. It pops up to 10 cups of hot, fresh kettle cooked popcorn per batch. Cart contains storage compartment for supplies. Your kids will love this addition to your home. Donated by a Friend of Marian
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Upstream Brewery Dinner for Eight & One-Hour Pool Play
$330 Time to shoot some pool and drink some beer! This certificate includes dinner and beverages for 8 and 1 hour of pool play. Expires Oct. 15, 2016. Only valid at the Old Market location. Minimum of 1 week advance notice for reservation. Must have certificate present for redemption. Not valid on holidays or weekends between Nov. 20-Jan. 1. Donated by Upstream Brewery
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Diamond Heart Pendant and Chain from Borsheims
$435 Beautiful mixed metal and diamond necklace from Borsheims is the perfect way to say, “I love you”– and just in time for Valentine’s Day! Donated by Borsheims
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Bare Body Shop Laser Hair Treatment Series
$600 Bare Body Shop is dedicated to hair removal using the latest in laser hair technology. Their laser hair removal is fast, safe, virtually painless and effective! It works with all skin types. This certificate is good for a laser hair removal package for one area – multiple treatments. Expiration Feb. 1, 2017. Donated by Bare Body Shop
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Downtown Omaha Staycation & Cinderella $459
Getaway from it all in your own backyard with this stayaction package. Start your evening with a wonderful dinner at Old Market gem V. Mertz with this $100 gift card. Then head to the Orpheum Theater with these four tickets to the Broadway performance of Cinderella (orchestra seating for the March 20, 2016 performance). We’ve included one Deluxe Room for a one-night stay at the 10th and Cass Street Hilton. **Hilton certificate expires Feb. 5, 2017; Friday, Saturday and Sunday only; advanced reservations required; original certificate must be presented on arrival. Donated by V. Mertz, Great Western Bank, Hilton Hotel Downtown
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One Hog Roast $595
Who cares if we are a land locked state! We can “travel” to Hawaii, courtesy of Van Fleet Meats with this pig roast. Package includes one roasting hog, fully cooked, injected, stuffed & prepared in a box to pick up for your party. Feeds 100+ people. Hawaiian style. Valid May 1, 2016 thru Oct. 1, 2016. Need two weeks advance notice. Donated by Van Fleet Meats
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22 x 22 Pencil Drawing of St. John’s Church on Creighton’s Campus
$500 The beauty of St. John’s is captured in this pencil drawing by Creighton senior art major, Connor Jurgensen. His father, Dr. Bill Jurgensen, hand-framed his son’s work with an exotic wood frame. Celebrate his talent and get bidding. Donated by William Jurgensen, Connor Jurgensen
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Framed Kyle Korver Jersey
Priceless Creighton and Atlanta Hawks fans will love this! This framed Atlanta Hawks jersey will be the showpiece for any sports memorbilia fan. Kyle Korver was a standout during his career with the Creighton Bluejays. He has gone on to make a stament in the NBA. Korver became an NBA All-Star for the first time in 2015, and he holds the NBA records for most consecutive games with a made three-pointer (with 127) and highest three-point field goal percentage in a season (with 53.6%). Not only a special player in our eyes, but one of the best swingmen in all of the NBA. Donated by Kyle Korver, Drs. Chris & Jillyn Kratochvil
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Dreams MedSpa Skin Rejuvenation Package
$750 Enjoy three laser treatments to safely improve sun damage (sun spots and age spots), skin discoloration (hyperpigmentation), rosacea and broken capillaries. Dreams MedSpa will enhance your appearance and soothe your soul. Donated by Dreams MedSpa
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Doug McDermott Autographed Chicago Bulls Basketball
Priceless This is a great piece of sports memoribilia for Doug McDermott fans. Don’t miss the chance to have this Bulls ball he autographed. Perfect item to complete your McDermott collection. Donated by First National Bank of Omaha
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Sommelier Guided California Wine Tasting & Appetizer Pairing
$900 Entertain friends in the comfort of your own home with this sommelier guided California wine tasting and appetizer pairing, featuring a flight of five wines from Napa and Sonoma and appetizers from cookbook authors Stephanie Patsalis and Lisa Harris. Wine accessories and slate cheese board included. Please contact Stephanie Patsalis three weeks in advance. Certificate expires May 20, 2016. Donated by Lisa Harris, Stephanie Patsalis
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Country Weekend Getaway at Historic Hotel Pattee in Perry, IA
$225 Enjoy a quiet country getaway at the award-winning, fully restored 1913 hotel listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Choose from one of its many themed rooms, like the Irish or Italian Room, the William Morris Room, or the Quilting Room. Hotel Pattee is a destination spot for cyclists and offers bike rides along the Raccoon River. Offer is good for one free night in any Classic Room. Includes full hot breakfast for two the next morning. Expires Dec. 16, 2016. Donated by Hotel Pattee
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Get Ready for Graduation
$500 Let’s get the party started! Package includes a $350 gift certificate to United Rental-All (valid for one year; excludes canopies, tents & delivery fees). Use the $300 gift card to Gandolfo’s for the best grad party food! There is also $100 in Pettit’s Pastry gift cards to get your graduation cake or treats. Your guests will be glad they came! Donated by United Rent-All, Gandolfo’s, Pettit’s Pastry
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Autographed Johnny Miller Framed Oakmont Print
$400 This showpiece is a must for every lover of the links. It features Hole #9 at the beautiful Oakmont Golf Course where Johnny Miller won the 1973 US Open championship. Some call Johnny’s final round at the Open the greatest ever played. Miller hit every green in regulation, shot an 8 under par 63 and stormed from 6 shots back to win. That 63 is still the lowest score ever shot at a major. This print captures the beautiful hole #9 with the clubhouse in the background to memorialize what some call the “Miracle at Oakmont.” Johnny autographed during his appearance at the 2015 Lexus Champions for Marian Golf Tournament last June. Donated by a Friend of Marian
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Luxe Knots Luxury Leather Hand Knotted Travel Satchel $790
This buttery soft pebble leather, hand knotted satchel is perfect for the traveler in your household. Made by our own current Marian parent Pam FinnJackson’s Tehra & B luxury handbag line. Donated by Pam Finn-Jackson - Tehra & B
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Tehra & B Bucket Bag
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“Morning Blend” Segment on KMTV3
$595 This year’s #1 handbag is the bucket bag. You’ll love this beautiful American tanned leather bag in black with cognac accents. It has Italian hardware and an adjustable detachable shoulder strap. Donated by Pam Finn-Jackson - Tehra & B
$900 Promote your business or event with a 5-6 minute interview on KMTV3’s “Morning Blend” with Mary Nelson and Mike DiGiacomo. Donated by KMTV3
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North/South Sleeve from Tehra & B
$350 Get organized for work with this leather sleeve, perfect for laptop, file folders and fashionable enough to carry any time. Will become your “go-to” bag to have with you all the time. Donated by Pam Finn-Jackson - Tehra & B
Name the Road
Priceless Hashtag Highway. Retweet Road. Name the road that leads in Marian from Military Avenue! You can name it after a favorite teacher, a favorite activity at Marian, your daughter or your mother. The name is subject to approval by President Mary Higgins ‘69 and will be in place for one year. Donated by Marian
1. Music Lover’s Concert Bundle
3. Exclusive Prairie Club Golf Trip
Do you love going to concerts? CenturyLink or Pinnacle? This package offers two tickets to each of these hottest concerts hitting the area this Spring. Blake Shelton, the reigning five-time CMA Male Vocalist of the Year and coach of NBC’s hit show The Voice, will be at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Feb. 25 and you’ll be there too! Then, on March 26, you’ll get the chance to see one of the most awarded singers in any genre of music with two tickets to see Carrie Underwood at the Pinnacle Bank Arena! The 7-time Grammy winner promises to put on one of the best shows you’ll ever see with her “Storyteller” tour. Your finale will be two tickets to the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan’s “Kill the Lights” tour featuring Little Big Town on May 12 at the CenturyLink Center. Get ready to raise your paddle for this great bundle!
Head to the Prairie Club near Valentine, Neb., where the deer and the antelope – and a few lucky golfers – play! This package provides the avid golfer the opportunity to experience world class golf on the Sandhills of Nebraska. Three golfers will join host George Morrissey for three days of unlimited golf and two nights lodging at the Prairie Club. You’ll have private air transportation to and from, and members’ access to golf courses and club areas. Live like a VIP with this incredible package. **Meals and alcohol are not included.
Donated by: KAT 103.7
2. Beaver Creek Condo Getaway Hiking, biking, or skiing – this three-night stay in Beaver Creek for up to 4 people offers something for everyone. This twobedroom, two-bath condo is located at “The Ascent,” a new family-friendly, upscale resort. Enjoy a richly furnished, warmly decorated vacation home with lots of extras including game room, pool and sauna access. During the ski season, take advantage of the free shuttle service to Beaver Creek and Vail. Just across the street is Avon’s gondola rides. Dates will be mutually agreed upon with the owners. Check it out at www. theascentresidences.com. Donated by: Roy, Jean & Pearl Schroer ‘12
Donated by: George & Jill Morrissey
4. Greek Dinner for 20 with Susie Sullivan at Piperis’ House OPA! Get ready for your chance to enjoy an authentic Greek dinner – Marian-style! Hosted at the home of current Marian parents Dr. Peter & Christina Koliopoulos Piperis ‘87, along with Nick & Terri Poulos and Dr. Paul & Stephanie Patsalis, 20 guests will feast on the best Greek recipes you’ll ever taste along with the best company ever – Principal Susie Spethman Sullivan ‘80! Date to be mutually agreed upon. Live like a wonderful, big Greek family for one evening. Donated by: Dr. Peter & Christina Koliopoulos Piperis ‘87 Nick & Terri Poulos Dr. Paul & Stephanie Patsalis
5. Reserved Seats at Graduation
7. Movie Premiere of “Inferno”
Be the envy of all parents of Marian seniors! Your daughter’s graduation will be very special when viewed from the best seats available at The Holland Performing Arts Center. Premium tickets for half of the seats in the first row available will be reserved for you and your family (total of nine seats). One reserved, covered parking spot tops off this special package. You’ll be excited – but not nervous – as your graduation day details will be handled.
Live like a celebrity with an evening enjoying a true Hollywood movie premiere. “Inferno” is the third in the Dan Brown series of The Da Vinci Code, directed by Ron Howard, starring Tom Hanks, and edited by our own Tom Elkins, father of a current Marian student. Start your evening at Liv Lounge celebrating with a specialty “Inferno” drink, beer, wine and appetizers for 25 people. You will then go to Aksarben Cinema for a private screening of “Inferno” on opening night! You will have the entire auditorium to yourselves so no paparazzi will be admitted. Up to 108 can participate in the viewing of the movie, so have your daughters and friends join you! Pop and popcorn will be provided. **The date of opening is not set yet, but will likely be a Thursday in October.
Donated by: Marian
6. Lexus Champions for Charity Pebble Beach Golf Tournament 2016 Time to live out a golfer’s fantasy! This package gives two golfers the chance to compete in the 2016 Lexus Champions for Charity National Championship tournament at the historic Pebble Beach Golf Links® in Pebble Beach, California. From Dec. 7-11, 2016 you’ll be like a real life tour professional. You’ll receive a hospitality package including meals and golf fees. The included golf fees are for the three-day, 54-hole tournament, and 18 holes per day using Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill, and The Links at Spanish Bay. There will be several hole-in-one opportunities to win Lexus automobiles. Your accommodations will be at the Inn at Spanish Bay. Players will arrive Wednesday evening and depart Sunday morning, for a total stay of four nights. This rare opportunity to golf with views of the most breathtaking coastline in the world really is priceless! Donated by: Lexus of Omaha Mickey Anderson Angie Anderson Quinn ‘87
Donated by: Tom & Suzy Dalton Elkins ‘86 Aksarben Cinema - Andrea Barstow Olson ‘02 Hohman’s/LIV Lounge Friends of Marian
8. Ultimate Creighton Fan Package
9. South Dakota Lodge Vacation
Enjoy something nearly every sport season with the Bluejays: • Creighton Men’s Basketball practice viewing and tour of the state-of-the-art Championship Center for up to ten people on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. Come and enjoy a private practice with the men’s basketball team on the 14,000 sq. ft. Kyle Korver practice courts. The private tour will include a viewing of the Doug McDermott Players Lounge, team locker room and state-of-the-art video lecture room. Following practice, join members of the team and coaches for a casual meal in the Players Lounge, sponsored by Drs. Chris and Jillyn Kratochvil. • Eight total lower bowl tickets to Creighton Men’s Basketball vs. St. John’s on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 1:30pm. Includes 4 courtside table seats to enjoy this BIG EAST Conference matchup close and personal with the players and 4 lower bowl reserved tickets in Section 104, Row 6. Includes 1 parking pass and 8 Lexus of Omaha Club passes. • Eight Creighton Men’s Soccer reserved seating tickets to a mutually agreed upon game in the 2016 season at Michael G. Morrison, S.J., Stadium, the nation’s #1 collegiate soccer venue. The package also includes 8 passes to the club lounge with access to the cash bar on the second level of Morrison Stadium. • Eight Creighton Women’s Volleyball reserved seating tickets to a mutually agreed upon game in the 2016 season at D.J. Sokol Arena. • Eight tickets for a mutually agreed upon Creighton Baseball game during the 2016 baseball season at T.D. Ameritrade Park, college baseball’s most prestigious venue.
Looking for peace and quiet in the great outdoors without a long road trip? Then a fivenight, four-day stay at Aventure Lodge, just outside of Lead, South Dakota in the beautiful Black Hills is just for you! The lodge sleeps up to 14 and includes two fireplaces, large heated game room, deck with gas grill, washer/dryer and full kitchen. **Not available on holidays or during the Sturgis Rally Aug. 8-14, 2016.
Donated by: Drs. Chris & Jillyn Kratochvil
Donated by: Gunderson’s Jewelers
10. VIP Tickets to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Get ready to see the king of trending hashtags – Jimmy Fallon. This trip for two includes VIP tickets to a taping of the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. You’ll go to the front of the line and avoid waiting hours in the general admission line! You’ll also enjoy two nights at the Marriott East Side. The prime Manhattan location near Grand Central Station and Rockefeller Center puts the very best of NYC in your reach. It promises to be a trip to remember. $500 cash is included for travel. **Certificate for the VIP Jimmy Fallon tickets expires February, 2017. Donated by: WOWT - News Director Amy Adams ‘81 Marriott East Side
11. Olympic Swim Trials
13. Stock the Bar
The 2016 Olympic Trials ranks as the biggest swimming event in the country and will select the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swim Team, which will represent Team USA in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 2016 Swim Trials are headed back to the CenturyLink Center Sunday, June 26, through Sunday, July 3, 2016 – and you’ll be right in on the action. Your two All-Session passes get you in to each of the 15 sessions of trials. You’ll be seated in Section 102 seats 5-6 which is almost in the “splash zone!” We’ve included a $500 gift card to The Mattress Factory for your meals and fun too!
Our alums have come together and you’ll have the best bar imaginable for entertaining! This package includes a wide variety of liquors, and even craft beers, as well as cocktail glasses, wine openers and more. Whatever you need to complete your bar stock is here. You’ll also receive the elegant service cart used to display this wonderful collection.
Donated by: Gary & Cassandra Pietrok The Mattress Factory Friend of Marian
12. Chicago Cubs Dream Day Package The Chicago Cubs are pleased to donate a Cubs Dream Day in 2016. This package includes four field box tickets for a 2016 regular season home game at Wrigley Field, photo opportunity for the winner and their guests on the field after the game, and the winner’s name or personal message in lights on the world famous Wrigley Field Marquee (The Cubs will give you the exclusionary details.*) The game will be mutually agreed upon between winning bidder and the Cubs Organization. There is $500 to use for lodging or airfare. We’ve also included a $250 Lettuce Entertain You gift card good at nearly 40 restaurants in Chicago. *Exclusions are marquee games set by the Cubs. Marquee games usually include Opening Day, St. Louis Cardinals/New York Yankees/Chicago White Sox series. Donated by: The Ricketts Family Chicago Cubs
Donated by: Marian Alumnae Community
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Field Day VIP’s
This favorite tradition has inspired Marian girls for 60 years! As a VIP, not only will you avoid loooooooong lines at the famous Walls Night during Field Week with your personal early entry preview, but you will also receive four premium reserved seats in the Ryan Athletic Center/D.J. Sokol Arena on Creighton University’s campus for the Field Day festivities. You’ll sit back and enjoy a Marian goodie bag with two Field Day T-shirts, a quart of your choice of specialty Field Day flavored ice cream from eCreamery, and a DVD of the day’s activities. Save yourself the stress of Field Day and wave that bidding paddle high! Donated by: Marian
15. Happy Hollow Wine Room Dinner with Sr. Mary Gehringer, OSM ’66 and Sr. Ginny Silvestri, OSM An evening in the “Stellar Cellar” with the current Prioress and past Provincial of the Servants of Mary! The perfect location, fine wines, fabulous cuisine, and most importantly, superb company. Enjoy a four-course dinner and wine for eight people (in addition to Sr. Mary Gehringer, OSM ’66 and Sr. Ginny Silvestri, OSM) in the exclusive wine cellar at Happy Hollow Club on a date to be mutually agreed upon. This enchanting evening will be more than memorable! Get your friends together and walk away winners of this amazing experience. Donated by: Sr. Mary Gehringer, OSM ’66 Sr. Ginny Silvestri, OSM Friend of Marian
• A private tour of the evening competition course with an experienced equestrian. Donated by: Richard Lanoha & Karen Ensminger
17. Week Stay in Naples, FL Condo Looking for a great Florida vacation spot? This three-bedroom, two-bath condo in Naples, Florida at the Lely Resort, Ole’ townhome community will be the perfect place to call home for seven days and six nights. Condo is furnished with kitchen, washer/dryer, cable, internet. The resort amenities include beautiful pool, workout facility, library, pub/restaurant, movie theater, basketball court, tennis court and sand volleyball. It is close to the interstate and only a short drive to the beach and to spectacular Marco Island. Includes a $500 for travel or excursions !
16. International Omaha Equestrian Show VIP Package
Donated by: Mike & Kami Alessandro
Hoping all horse lovers “like” this package! The International Omaha is a world class equestrian show jumping experience. 2016 will be the fifth year that Omaha will host this internationally sanctioned competition featuring riders representing different countries and states who have competed in the Olympics, World Cup Championships and Pan Am games. With these all-access passes, you’ll enjoy: • A ring side table for eight OR prime VIP seating in the lower bowl for eight at one night of the competition (Friday, May 6 OR Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Century Link). The ring side table area includes private cash bar. • Parking passes for one night. • Access to private cocktail party with riders. • A behind-the-scenes tour.
18. NU vs. Northwestern Get Away “Follow” the fans! Since joining the Big 10, Husker football fans have learned that the Northwestern game is the best away-game spot! You’ll have four tickets to the Nebraska vs. Northwestern game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. We’ve included a $250 VISA gift card for you to use for either your airfare or hotel just to sweeten the pot. Go Big Red! Donated by: Rob & Lisa Johnson
19. Justin Bieber Concert with Limo
21. Kentucky Derby Trip
You won’t be “Sorry” as you head to Lincoln to the Pinnacle Bank Arena for the Justin Bieber concert on June 21, 2016. You and a guest will travel first-class in a black stretch limo provided by VIP Limousine to catch the Justin Bieber Purpose World Tour. Hear all of Bieber’s hits including “What Do You Mean” and “Love Yourself” from his newly released album Purpose. Post lots of selfies from the limo and the concert!
A trip to Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby weekend is an unforgettable experience! Enjoy your trip for four to the world’s most legendary racetrack for the 142nd running of the “Run for the Roses.” You’ll experience “the Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” from these covered grandstand box seats. Parking is included for both days and tickets to the Friday running of the Oaks are also included. Two King suites at the SpringHill Suites Hurstbourne are included for Thursday, May 5 through Sunday, May 8. The winning bidder will also have the unique opportunity to visit a World Class Thoroughbred Farm located in Central Kentucky. The tour will include the Main Office and the viewing of a few Stallions of your choosing to be viewed first hand. Break out the hats and Mint Juleps. It’s time to start planning your perfect Derby Day experience!
Donated by: 96.1 KISS FM VIP Limousine
20. Backyard Party at Johnson’s with Finest Hour Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 6, 2016, an evening of music, food and fun with other Marian couples hosted at the Fairacres home of current Marian parents Rob & Lisa Johnson. Omaha classic band Finest Hour, featuring alum Nikki Boulay ‘88, will play the night away while you feast on food from Stokes - John Ursick. Brian Magee and Upstream Brewery will provide beer, Cut Spike vodka and rum. Gourmet cupcakes provided by Hy-Vee. Tickets are $50 per person. Social hour and dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. Finest Hour performs from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Donated by: Rob & Lisa Johnson Finest Hour Stoke’s - John Ursick Brian Magee - Upstream Brewery Hy-Vee Brian & Susie Ward Shoemaker ‘81 Drs. Chris & Jillyn Kratochvil
Donated by: John & Trish Kuehl Friend of Marian
22. Reserved Parking Space Your daughter will thank you every day when she parks in her reserved parking space in the first row. Parking spots will be available in one week and are valid until the week after MarianFEST in Feb. 2017. A random drawing will determine the specific parking assignments. These are a hot commodity, so get that paddle ready! Donated by: Marian
23. Stanford vs. Notre Dame Game
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Enjoy a weekend in South Bend and watch one of the greatest rivalries between two of the best teams in all of college football. This package includes four tickets to the Stanford vs. Notre Dame game on Oct. 15, 2016. The Fighting Irish will be looking to avenge their two point loss to the Cardinal this year so will no doubt be a high energy game. We’ve booked you two Queen Suites for two nights at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Niles, MI – just eight miles north of Notre Dame stadium! Go Irish!
You and three friends will join private guides for a weekend of bird hunting on both sides of the Mighty Mo. The first stop on Saturday is an afternoon of pheasant and duck hunting on 160 acres of private ground south of Glenwood, Iowa. After your birds are cleaned and packed and the stories of missed shots are swapped, enjoy a wonderful steak and halibut dinner in Bennett, Nebraska and a stay at the beautiful Beede Outdoor’s lodge. Get to bed early because the next morning you will walk for pheasants and chukars at Beede’s, then head back to Omaha about noon. All Iowa licenses and stamps included as necessary. All transportation and meals included. Bring your dog(s) if you want. Friday/Saturday dates in Oct. or Nov. 2016 as your schedule accommodates.
Donated by: Friend of Marian
24. Gourmet Dinner with Marian President Mary Higgins ’69 You and seven friends can eat, drink and meet Mary Higgins at this gourmet dinner. You will feel right at home hanging with Mary in the comfortable elegance of the home of current Marian parents Chris & Karen Tatten along with their co-hosts Rob & Lisa Johnson. They will prepare and serve you, your guests and Mary an amazing dinner and as well as providing much merriment! Donated by: Mary Higgins ’69 Chris & Karen Tatten Rob & Lisa Johnson
Pheasant and Duck Hunt
Donated by: Bryan Mick
26. Chip Davis VIP Experience: Backstage Passes to Christmas Concert, Original Autographed Sheet Music + More This one-of-a-kind package will be treasured by the Mannheim Steamroller music fan in your home. Everyone knows there is nothing like the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concert. You’ll be a VIP with four tickets to the concert in Dec. 2016 – but best of all – you’ll get four backstage passes too and a chance to meet Chip Davis. You’ll also get this framed original sheet music for “Stille Nacht (Silent Night)” signed by Chip Davis. As a great keepsake, you’ll love the limited edition wooden case of eight Mannheim Steamroller’s Christmas CD’s – also autographed by Chip Davis. Donated by: Chip Davis Mannheim Steamroller
27. Napa Wine & Golf
28. Ladies Night at Mulhall’s
This package is a trip for four to the Silverado Resort & Spa in Napa, California. Silverado Resort and Spa is a luxury resort in the heart of the world-famous Napa Valley Wine Country coowned by World Golf Hall of Fame member and lead golf analyst for NBC Sports Johnny Miller! The landmark Miller Mansion, pristine pools and tennis courts, incredible farm-to-table dining, lush greenery, gardens, and a relaxing spa make this a dream getaway. You’ll relax in one of two premium rooms for two nights in the Mansion Estates on the beautiful property. You’ll also enjoy a round of golf for four, with carts, at one of two PGA championship courses. Famous worldwide for its wine, Napa Valley is a favorite global destination for winery tours and tastings—and you’ll have the chance to visit two of the best. Flora Springs Winery has a legacy of artisanal wines, hand-crafted from sustainable and organically-farmed estate vineyards. Your group of four will indulge in a private vineyard tour and tasting that promises to be memorable. You’ll sample wine straight out of the barrel! Then, Viader Vineyards & Winery is recognized around the world for consistently producing award winning, very limited production red wines and red Bordeaux-style blends. You’ll enjoy a private tour of this beautiful property on the slopes of Howell Mountain and tasting at this European-style vineyard. This trip will be a “favorite.”
We all know how necessary a night out with the girls can be, so why not do it right? With this package, you and nine friends can have Mulhall’s Floral to yourself one night to sip wine and enjoy a private, hands-on design lesson from one of their talented Floral Designers. Each guest will leave with her own stunning fresh floral arrangement and plenty of design tips from the best. And after you’ve finished designing, the party will move to Benson’s Lot 2 to re-cap, dine, and indulge some more. The event will take place on a mutually agreed upon evening in late March or early April 2016. Enjoy the perfect excuse to get together with all your girlfriends and create something beautiful!
Donated by: Silverado Resort & Spa Flora Springs Napa Valley Family Estate Viader Vineyards & Winery
Donated by: Mulhall’s Nursery George & Jill Morrissey
29. VIP Crane Trust Experience The annual Sandhill Crane Migration is one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the Western Hemisphere – and it happens in the heart of Nebraska. Jane Goodall has called it one of the greatest migrations on planet Earth. This VIP package is for two couples or four individuals. You arrive on Thursday, March 10 on rare Crane Trust land in Wood River, NE (4,500 acres of contiguous prairie and riverine habitat) and enjoy an evening reception before heading out for the first viewing in the new heated Pietrok VIP blind as the cranes return to the river. That will be followed by dinner in the Wild Rose Ranch building before retiring to one of their comfortable new cabins. You’ll have 1/2 cabin so each couple will have their own bedroom and private bath, and shared space with two other couples. You’ll rise on Friday morning before the sun and enjoy a morning snack before heading out the the blind again to see the cranes as they awaken and arise from the river. You’ll finish your experience with breakfast where you’ll share great memories about this unique experience. Come and enjoy the Crane Migration in this completely unique, comfortable and exclusive opportunity. **Limited to adults 18+. Must be able to walk 1/3 mile over uneven grassland terrain. Donated by: Gary & Cassandra Pietrok The Crane Trust
30. Dinner for Ten with Congressman Ashford at Provisions by The Grey Plume Enjoy an extraordinary evening, with a dinner prepared by renowned Omaha Chef Clayton Chapman, attended by Congressman and Mrs. Brad Ashford and your friends. This amazing dinner is for ten at The Provisions by The Grey Plume. You will be treated to a three-course meal with wine pairing selected by Chef Chapman who has been nominated for the James Beard Award of “Rising Star, Chef of the Year” in both 2011 and 2012 and “Best Chef, Midwest Region” in 2013 and 2014. In 2011 he was highlighted by Cooking Light Magazine as one of the nations seven “Trial Blazing Chefs.” You won’t want to miss this incredible once in a life time evening. Date to be mutually agreed upon. ** Voucher does not cover gratuity. Donated by: Congressman Brad Ashford Provisions by The Grey Plume Bernadette Martens Chapman ‘95 Chef Clayton Chapman Drs. Chris & Jillyn Kratochvil
31. Husker Home Game Skybox
32. Week in St. Maarten
You’ll love this Husker Suite Experience provided by the Ricketts Family! It includes four tickets to the Wyoming Cowboys vs. NE Huskers game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 in a luxury east stadium suite. Exclusive access to the suite level, climate controlled, covered outdoor stadium seating as well as indoor seating with six big screen TV’s and private bathroom. A pre-game tailgate two hours before kickoff in the popular parking lot 12, just outside the doors of the east stadium, is also included. Tailgate includes a gathering under a shaded tent to get you started sharing food and beverages, with additional dining fare and non-alcoholic drinks during the game in the suite. A commemorative game program to remember the amazing view and unique experience cheering on the Huskers is included.
We’ve saved the best for last! You’ll spend Sunday, June 26-Sunday, July 3 in one of the most beautiful spots in the Caribbean. Across from the tranquil waters of Simpson Bay, between the French and Dutch regions of St. Maarten, lies Simpson Bay Resort & Marina, a prime getaway adjacent to a number of pristine beaches. Guests are privy to a variety of day-to-night facilities: tantalizing dining venues, luxurious outdoor pool with bar and sun loungers, lovely picnic area with barbecue grills, fantastic waterslide, top-notch tennis courts, pampering spa treatments, well-equipped fitness club, live entertainment at the Red Piano Bar, lively casino, not to mention billiards room. Your studio room includes a queen bed, along with a full size pull out sofa. Also includes a kitchen with a full size stove, refrigerator and microwave. Get your paddle ready!
Donated by: The Ricketts Family
Donated by: Doug Rohloff & Stacy Moffenbier Rohloff