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2014 Memorial Ball Silent Auction Items Children at Play: 101: Join an annual tradition at the Columbia Main Street Christmas Parade as
Santa and four special friends (one must be an adult) board the ArhensFox Fire Truck spreading Christmas cheer through the streets of Historic
Downtown Columbia on December 1, 2014. Every child aboard will have the
opportunity to visit with Santa and tell him everything on their wish list.
102: Find your Nemo! Swimming Lessons for your little fish with Burt and
Margaret Hewgley for one week next summer, 2015, at Camp Nickajack.
103: Ann Lacey Lawrence will have your child enjoying an old-fashioned summer
with Camp Tatonka, June 2015. Enjoy a week of wading, swimming, horseback
riding and more!
104: It’s Raining! It’s Snowing! It’s too Hot! I’m Bored! These cries won’t be a worry
when you are looking for an activity for your children. Enjoy a one-year
membership to aMuse’um, Columbia Children’s Museum, where there is
always a multitude of fun activities and changing displays.
105: Just Keep Swimming! From beginning swimming to Olympic hopefuls, Gale
Courtney Moore gives two weeks of one-hour swim lessons.
106: Trot on over and enjoy one English Riding Lesson with Ann Lacey
Lawrence.
107: Dress your child in timeless classic pieces with this $50 gift certificate for
The Beaufort Bonnet Company, makers of heirloom bonnets and much more.
108: Your baby will look “oh so sweet” in this collection of gowns: a day gown for
a newborn girl, a day gown for a newborn boy made locally in Columbia, TN, along
with a smocked pumpkin gown in the size 2T from Fisher’s Baby Boutique.
109: There is nothing “itty bitty” about your chance to outfit your little darling in
style with a $40 gift certificate each month from Itty Bitty children’s shop for
the year of 2015!
110: A true Southerner monograms anything that doesn’t move! Get two items (a
month) monogrammed during 2015, compliments of Nicole Houser.
111: Let your child celebrate his/her next birthday with a party at aMuse’um.
With toys galore, what’s not to love? Not only will your child love a party at
aMuse’um, but mommy will, too, with no mess to clean up! Top it off by letting
McDonalds handle all the food with $150 worth of gift cards.
112: Make that next party super easy with the ultimate Birthday Party
Package: Decorating made easy with a $25 Gift Certificate from The Balloon
Shop, no mess, no fuss with an Ice Cream Cake from Baskin Robbins, and the food
covered with $100 McDonalds Gift Cards.
113: Come on over to the Golden Arches and let Ronald McDonald help celebrate
your child’s next birthday! Everything included (even the party favors!) Thanks
to Gina and Tony Wolfe.
114: Party On! Celebrate your child’s next birthday with a Party for Twelve
guests at Game Time Sports & Training. Party includes pizza, facilitator, one hour
of playtime, party room, and more!
115: Your little cupcake’s birthday will be the sweetest with a Kids’ Cupcake
Party by Neelley King. Eight kids decorate 6 cupcakes each in your chosen theme
(themes can range from holiday, seasonal, or birthday party theme.). Perfect for
cupcakes at the party & favors to take home to share! Date to be determined
between host and Neelley King.
116: Hop into this cute children’s store! Your newborn will look cute as a bunny
with this newborn take-home set by Bunnies by the Bay from Molly Anna’s
Children’s Shop.
117: Southern Serendipity! Use this $50 gift certificate to pick out a custom
outfit, accessory, or gift! Anything can be embroidered, appliquéd, or
monogrammed but the kitchen sink!
Art Abounds: 201: Your own secret garden with a touch of Columbia history to hang on your
walls. This 24x36” canvas print of the Polk Gardens by Kevin Bart is sure
to add the finishing touch to any room.
202: In the words of Bonnie Raitt, “Make me an angel … that I can hold onto.”
Artist Terri Ross has done exactly that with this 36x24 acrylic painting on
wood titled “Angel in His Presence” by Terri Ross.
203: It’s always spring when you hang this lovely garden painting by local artist
Lucie Mays.
204: Proud to be a Tennessean! Show your state pride with this wooden
Tennessee state flag hand-painted on reclaimed barn wood by Andrew
Hickman.
205: Simply Breathtaking! Capture that special age with your child, sure to be
treasured for generations, with a Handpainted Oil Portrait by renowned artist
David Hartley Lunn of Fayetteville.
206: Always remember the ‘famous’ Polk Motel with this one of a kind,
handpainted replica of the Polk Motel sign by Andrew Hickman.
207: If you like Monet’s famous haystack paintings, then you will love this
wonderful 16x24 framed oil painting of “Summer Hay Field” that was
painted on location by Jason Saunders of Saunders Fine Art
208: Birds on Things. Don McMahon’s art features various birds in everyday
situations, and his clever titles make the completed piece quite the play on words.
Too Much Stuff Emporium has donated five works of art, all matted and ready
to frame. These are excellent gifts for guys or anyone with a good sense of humor.
209: Happy Mule Day, Y’all! Grab this hand-painted Mule silhouette by
Andrew Hickman to display during Columbia’s favorite time of the year!
210: Artist, Susan E. Jones, painted this bright & cheerful 6x6 oil painting after
admiring a friend’s sunflower garden. “Morning Sunflower” was chosen to grace
the 2012 August cover of Hills & Hamlets magazine.
Around the House: 301: It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Spruce up your home for the
holidays with a $250 Gift Certificate for Christmas Decorations from Ye
Peddler. Comes complete with your own elf, Rachel Hughes, who will spend four
hours decking your halls and wishing you a Merry Christmas!
302: O’ Christmas tree, o’ Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches! Select a 7’
Christmas Tree from Satterwhites Christmas Trees.
303: Don’t you love a piece of furniture that has a personal connection? Well, this is
the piece for you! This incredible natural edge bench/ottoman was handmade by
Columbia’s own Kile Patrick out of Chinese Chestnut & Walnut woods that were
grown in Maury County!
304: Designing women reunite for you!
Book your three-hour Interior
Consultation with Perri Bowman & June Brewer, specially paired with a gift
certificate from Columbia Paint & Wallpaper for up to 5 gallons of their Richards
Signature Select Paint.
305: This organic Barley Twist Gateleg table from Loblolly will bring a twist of
style to your décor.
306: A Place for everything & everything in its place! Betsy Scott will spend 3
hours organizing and transforming an area of your home into an environment of
simplicity, comfort, and style.
307: This is just doggone fun – even if you don’t have a dog! Bring a piece of Shawn
Aswad’s funky art into your home with this colorful Dog Bed.
308: Seat yourself in Columbia history and style with this James K. Polk
handpainted bar stool by Bonnie Callawart.
309: Looking for just the right piece of furniture? Use this gift certificate for
$500 to Story & Lee and find the perfect piece of furniture for your home.
310: From Breckenridge House Antiques in Mount Pleasant…a beautiful sterling
silver monogrammed serving fork in the ‘Avalon’ pattern by International
Silver.
311: Wow your guests upon arrival at your home with this three-hour
consultation from Nashville Interior Designer Leslie Newpher, whose work has
been featured in numerous magazines and articles.
312: Prayer Without Words- A unique original sculpture by Tennessee artist
Rebecca Ruegger, all assembled from an intriguing array of wood and found
objects. The Tennessee State Museum recently acquired a sculpture, as well as a
painting, for its Bridgestone permanent collection.
313: Ready for Fall? Enjoy this wonderful Fall Assortment of Home décor
compliments of Hot Pink, in Brentwood, and Jan McKaskle. Assortment includes a
square, hammered metal tray with decorative feathered pheasants, mixed feather
sprays in a ceramic vase, two display pumpkins, two bags of pumpkin fillers, “Give
Thanks” flour sack towel, and a package of Autumn guest napkins.
314: Add a whimsical feature to your garden, just as Anne Cain did in her garden,
with this one of a kind gate hand crafted by a wonderful friend of the
Polk. This special gate is sure to please everyone who will pass through it! Total
size including hardware ready to install is 4 feet, 3 inches.
315-317: If you loved the gate and did not have a space that wide, then our friend
of the Polk offers more ways to express your love of gardening. A trellis that
stands 6 feet, 3 inches. Choose from three different pieces offered. A sure
conversational work of art for your garden lover!
The Doctor is in: 401: Your pearly whites will keep on shining with this offer for one year’s worth
of teeth cleaning and check-ups by Dr. Alex Goodman, along with a Sonicare
Toothbrush.
402: Make a Memorable Impression! Brighten up your smile with a Venus Pro
Whitening System from Victor Beck, D.D.S, of Beck Dental Care, and make a
memorable impression every time you smile!
403: Varicose Veins? Let Melanie Durham PA-C perform a complete Physical
Exam with Ultrasound and treat as indicated with Sclerothereapy Treatment
for both legs. Includes compression stockings.
404: When your husband is rubbing your legs, does he think he might be rubbing
his own? Then this package from Illuminations Laser Clinic might be for you.
Enjoy a $1500 Gift Card for lower legs laser treatment. Make plans to
book your six sessions soon & feel confident all year long.
405: Girls Day out at the Spa for Two!! Treat yourself and your friend to a
special day of relaxation and girl time. Enjoy a complimentary skin analysis, your
choice of custom Zap! facial with hand and foot massage or a SkinMedica Vitalize
peel, and your choice of skincare product $50 or less. Let us give your skin some
rejuvenation and glow. And have some tea and crumpets on us! Sponsored by ZAP!
Laser & Aesthetics, Dr. Grayson Woods Brown.
406: Here is the help you have wanted for those wrinkles that just nag you as you
look in the mirror! Botox injections compliments of Dr. Lucy Ledbetter.
At your Service & Indulgences: 501: Put aside expectations and test drive a new sense of wonder. Drive the Sloan
Ford MKC for 24 months, featuring state-of-the-art controls, luxury comfort and
unparalled style. A spectacular $11,600 value!
502: Relax! Relax! Not once, but on two occasions with two one-hour Hot Stone
Massages, given by Sherry Arnold of The Wellness Center.
503: Pamper yourself with Rejuvenation Health & Wellness Spa in Cool Springs
Signature Custom Facial. Allow Rejuvenation’s expert aestheticians to evaluate
your personal prescription for the ultimate in facials. Whether you need hydration,
collagen production, anti-aging, or you need it all, this customized treatment will
satisfy all your skin’s needs.
504: Tighten & Tone any part of your body with the ‘It Works’ body wrap.
Compliments of Lisa Hargrove.
505: Get fit with Advocare- the fitness program many professional athletes and
stars choose! This 24 day challenge for two is a great way to jump start your
energy, weight, & fitness goals. In addition to your Advocare products, you will
receive a lifetime 25% discount on all Advocare products. Courtesy of Russ Brown.
506: This stunning ring from Helm’s Jewelry features a 1.10 carat oval Ruby, set
in 18k yellow gold to show off the beautiful red color, and .54 carats of diamonds,
all set in 18k white gold. Created by designers from the New York collection of
Spark Collection, this gorgeous ring has a $6,500 value!
507: This handsome Pen & Money Clip from the William Henry Collection will
make any gentleman feel like a million dollars! The Chablis ‘1206’ pen features a
stunning barrel in Cocobolo wood, with accents in ebonite and Mokume Gane and
Titanium. The Geneva ‘TCO’ money clip features a frame in aerospace grade
titanium, inlaid with Cocobolo wood. The clip is machined and polished from
tempered stainless steel. Thanks to Helm’s Jewelry for this fabulous set!
508: Stay in style the whole year through! Receive a $25 gift certificate for
each month for the entire year of 2015 from Lily Jane!
509: Be the belle of the next ball with this stunning, one-of-a-kind custom
Needlepoint Evening bag lined in Silk Taffeta by Beth Gilbert, owner of The
Needle Nest, which features the Polk Ancestral Home stitched on one side &
James K. Polk’s signature on the reverse side.
510: Opulence can be functional with this brushed gold chain necklace, which
can also be detached to make a bracelet. Handmade by Zee Jewelry Designs, this
jewelry features a large agate center stone, small rough-cut aquamarine stones,
Peruvian Opal Stone, and small Amazonite round stones finished off with a gold
tassel.
511: No need to go to New York when you can win this chance to choose any one
piece of clothing from the fall/ holiday collection line of Etcetera clothing,
courtesy of Holly Armstrong Conners, Area Development of Etcetera.
512: Clark Gable meets Miss America! Prep for the prom with a tux rental for
the Southern gentleman, $150 gift certificate to The Spoiled Lady to dress your
belle, along with a professional makeup application by Jill Brooks, a $50 gift
certificate for your hair by Meredith Sands of Sam & Co., and the perfect Florida
tan with a $25 gift card from Sun Tan City. A stunning $500 value!
513: Got a case of the Mondays? Not anymore. Start your week off right with a 52cup voucher for one latte per week for the next year, compliments of Buckhead
Coffee.
514: To the highest bidder, a first batch bottle of Clayton James Tennessee
Whiskey from Tenn South Distillery. This highly anticipated artisan spirit is
scheduled for public release in October, but you can be among the first to taste (or
save) one of the initial bottles. This whiskey is featured along with Tenn South’s
Black Mule Vodka and Abernathy Gin in a vintage copper cooking pot.
Compliments of J. Blair Butler; Proprietor, Tenn South Distillery.
515: Itching to get away but there's no one to watch Lassie? Don't fret! Yip Yap Pet
Salon will take care of your furry friend with one week of boarding, a
pampering bath and a brand new toy!
516: Say Cheese! Use this $150 gift certificate to Mac Brown Photography to
capture your next precious moment for children or family. Simply say “cheese.”
517: Picture this! Molly Wantland of Simply M Photography will capture life’s
precious moments with this $125 gift certificate for a photography session.
518: Click! Always remember these precious memories with this $175
photography gift certificate from Jennifer Dunaway Photography.
519: Home for the holidays? You will be so thankful you had some help along the
way. Enjoy an award-winning country cured ham courtesy of Fred Baker, a 5 lb.
side of cornbread dressing & a quart of cranberry orange relish, courtesy of
Dannie Holmes, topped off with decadent desserts from Pie Sensations with
this $75 gift card, along with a stunning fall cornucopia centerpiece from
Lively Florist to pull the table together.
520: Enjoy 2 loaves of handcrafted bread per month for a year by Bakes by
Jaymi. Jaymi creates specialty handcrafted sourdough breads using traditional
and modern flavor combinations to deliver a truly one-of-a-kind product. With a
variety of choices ranging from sweet to savory, everyone will find a favorite, if not
several. All loaves are preservative free & made with all natural, fresh ingredients.
521: Classy girls wear pearls. Top off your outfit with fresh water pearl stud
earrings with 14k yellow gold posts from Walton’s Jewelers.
522: Sit back, relax, and put your smoking jacket on….Old Rip Van Winkle (10
year) the most sought after aged bourbon featured in Garden and Gun Magazine.
From the private collection of Josh and Katie Baker.
For the Sport: 601: Kubota’s RTV 400 heavy-duty, high performance utility vehicle is just what
you need to tackle the toughest tasks on a variety of terrain. The RTV400 features
the agility and reliability of a mid-sized utility vehicle but is compact enough to fit
in the bed of a full-size, long-bed pickup truck.
602: Say Ommm: Maury County’s hottest yoga studio wants to see you on the mat!
Get fit and balanced with ten (10) class passes and a complimentary yoga
mat courtesy of Illuminate Yoga.
603: Bring the entire family to The Wellness and Aquatics Center for a full
year and enjoy exciting programs and amenities such as group fitness classes,
indoor/outdoor pools, youth programs and swim lessons to help the entire family
meet their fitness goals.
604: FORE!! Tee off in style or cruise the river at your own leisure in this fun Golf
Cart! What fun for the golfer or the entire family! You’ll want to have your very
own thanks to Allen Elias of Elias Golf Cart Sales.
605: Tee It Up! Enjoy Four Rounds of Golf at Graymere Country Club to be
used at your discretion as a foursome, two twosomes or as four single guest fees.
For members or non-members. Includes cart rental.
606: Wildly stronger, keeps ice longer! Gear up for hunting season with a Yeti
Cooler from Ted’s Sporting Goods.
607: Touchdown Titans! …is what we hope you are cheering on November 17th,
2014, at 7:30 p.m., while you watch the Tennessee Titans take on the
Pittsburgh Steelers. We have 4 club level seats in Section 210, Row G, seats
1-4. Compliments of Jonell & Jerry Sweeney. Parking Pass is included!
608. Rocky Top Tennessee! Jeff & Tina Adams invite you on November 16, 2014, to
watch the Volunteers in Section 6, 16 rows up, tackle down on the Kentucky
Wildcats. Be sure to wear your orange and enjoy a fun day of football. Parking
pass included!
609: Soundgear ear plugs are the smallest and lightest product on the market.
Soundgear, in the canal, is perfect for the hunter or shooter looking for an edge- or
industrial workers looking for all day comfort. Ready to wear out of the box, it rests
discreetly inside the wearer’s ear to deliver natural wind reduction & superior
sound quality. Compliments of Dan & Karla West.
610: This Super Black Eagle II shotgun is the original 3 ½” semi-automatic
shotgun. It features an ultra-reliable Inertia Driven system along with a
ComforTech recoil reduction system. The Super Black Eagle II sets the standard
for semi-auto styling, versatility, and performance. Compliments of Kings
Firearms.
611: Kings Firearms presents this beautiful Benelli Montefeltro Silver 20
Gauge shotgun which combines art and function in a most appealing and
reliable shotgun. It features a highly-figured, AA-grade walnut stock, 1-piece
engraved nickel-plated alloy receiver, and has a lightweight, slim forend and lowprofile vent-rib that promotes quick target acquisition.
612: Get ready to break clays and course records with this Franchi Instinct
Sporting 12 gauge Over and Under shotgun. It features knurled extended
choke tubes for easy identification and changing, is perfectly balanced, and has 30
inch barrels. Kings Firearms states that the Instinct Sporting shotgun blends style
and performance for clay shooters at every level.
613: Birds, Booze, & Snooze. This fun excursion that includes a two-person bird
hunt with William Dunneback, followed by a wine tasting at Natchez Vineyards,
and one cozy night at Natchez Bed & Breakfast that includes breakfast!
614: Call of the wild! Experience a one-of-a-kind turkey hunt with local hunter
Bryan King, Director of Development for Delta Waterfowl. Whether you're a novice
or an expert hunter, King will guide you on an early morning weekday hunt topped
off with a gourmet tailgate lunch.
Among Friends: 701: Tap into your inner Picasso! Emily Wiles Nielson arrives for an eight-guest
painting party (children or adults), sure to delight even the most novice painter!
702: It’s a Perfect Day for a Picnic! Enjoy a gourmet picnic for 10 compliments
of Wendy Ray. Great to take to Arrington Vineyards, the Polk Gardens, or lunch in
the park with friends. Includes sandwiches, fruit, pasta salad, dessert, & tea.
703: Bake Bread with your Friends. Emily McKnight, trained at The French
Culinary Institute in New York, hosts this party for six in her home to share her
love of bread making.
704: All in Good Taste. Invite your friends to enjoy a Wine & Cheese Pairing
while experiencing one of Maury County’s finest views. From the home of Clay
Buttrey, let host David Williams guide your wine pairing. Party for twelve with
wine, cheese, and hors d’oeuvres. Date to be determined with hosts Clay Buttrey,
David and Nanette Williams, and Stewart and Sara Parker.
705: Christmas comes but once a year, so celebrate with grown-up cheer. Neelley
King will come to your house and teach you and seven adults tips & tricks to make
your cookies look professional. Each adult will decorate one dozen cookies.
706: A Day in the Vines for a party of four, no driving required, thanks to Jimmy &
Shannon Rippeys’ personal limousine and driver. Enjoy a scenic private tour
and clink glasses at local wineries Amber Falls and Grinders Switch.
707: Spend an evening with friends in downtown Columbia wining and dining
with this $100 gift certificate to Square Market Café.
708: The James K. Polk Board presents this extravagant Presidential Wine
Collection basket. From the bottles of wine & wine glasses, to the corkscrew and
bottle stopper. This basket has everything you could possibly think of!
709: Dinner on the Duck! Enjoy a New Orleans dinner on the Duck River with this
$50 gift certificate at River Terrace along with this great basket of wine.
710: $100 gift card to Bonefish Grille along with 2 complimentary gift cards for
Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer, compliments of Nick and Shannon Stamatis.
711: Coffee time just got a little better! Enjoy this amazing goody-filled gift
basket and $100 gift certificate to Columbia Coffee Café & Bakery.
712: Polk Up all year long! This Presidential Package includes: a one-year
family membership to the James K. Polk Association and two tickets to every Polk
function for the year of 2015. It is topped off with this lovely gift basket from the
Polk Home’s gift shop. Compliments of The Board of Directors of The James K.
Polk Memorial Association.
713: Imagine a perfect summer’s evening, listening to music from Nashville’s best
songwriters. Take it a step beyond with two VIP backstage passes to Summer
Songwriters Night.
714: Ain’t life grand with Small Town Jam! Experience Columbia’s best outdoor
music venue with four passes to Small Town Jam’s Spring 2015 show,
compliments of STJ Entertainment.
715: Get to see one of Country Music’s hottest stars. The highest bidder will receive
two tickets to a Jason Aldean concert in early Spring 2015. Dates to be
released.
716: Looking for a statement for your next get together or supper club? Get twelve
custom designed screen printed shirts for your friends, company, or group.
Compliments of Winning Moves.
Let’s Get Away: 801: Enjoy four, one-day Disney park Hopper passes. With the Disney’s Park
Hopper Pass, you can enjoy same-day access to all four of Disney’s theme parksMagic Kingdom park, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom park & Disney’s Hollywood
Studios.
802: Off to the Races! You and 4 friends will be headed to Keeneland’s
Horsetrack for a Spring 2015 meet (April 3-24th, 2015). Grandstand seats have all
the benefit of being outside with the comfort of a covered seating area close to the
action and excitement of live Thoroughbred racing. While at the races, look your
very best with a Vineyard Vines men’s tie plus a $25 Gift card to Vineyard Vines
compliment your look. Also, the ladies will love choosing an outfit with a $100 gift
card to Kayce Hughes .
803: Enjoy an eight course meal for four people prepared by one of
Nashville’s top chefs! Certified Executive Chef Perry Seal, the youngest recipient of
advanced placement at the prestigious New England Culinary Institute, offers
outstanding cuisine at Hillwood Country Club. You will also enjoy 3 wine varieties
to accompany dinner. But don’t let the night end after dinner; sink into a fabulous
room at The Omni hotel with a $300 gift card courtesy of The McEwen Group.
804: You and 3 guests visit and tour the oldest and smallest distillery in Kentucky
which traces its origins to 1797. This National Landmark crafts Woodford
Reserve Distiller’s Select, the Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby. Experience
the only copper pot still and triple distillation process used to handcraft bourbon
today.
805: Nashville Symphony- Enjoy a romantic night for 2 at the Aegis sciences
classical concert performed by the Nashville Symphony in the beautiful
Nashville landmark, The Schermerhorn Center.
806: ‘TPAC & The Hermitage: Enjoy a lovely evening in downtown Nashville.
On October 24, 2014, start by checking into your corner room at the Hermitage
Hotel overlooking the Capital. Proceed downstairs for dinner or drinks with your
$100 Food & Beverage credit at The Capital Grille. After dinner, walk across the
street to your 2 Orchestra Level, Row P, center, seats to enjoy the show “Chicago”.
The next morning, awake to Breakfast in Bed for two, before you have to head back
into reality. Compliments of Russ & Phyllis Parkes.
807: Nutcracker Nashville Ballet Tickets- The Beloved holiday tradition of
Nashville’s Nutcracker returns o the stage for the sixth consecutive year with
even more dancers & magical characters. You and one guest will enjoy the show on
Level A seating at TPAC. After the ballet, relax in Nashville’s hottest new hotel in
downtown Nashville, The Omni Hotel.
808: Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau Presents...
Sweet home Alabama! Visit our neighboring state of Huntsville, Alabama,
with a weekend getaway. Your package includes 2 nights at the new Holiday
Inn Express & Suites West, signature duffle bag and garment travel bag, and
family membership passes to these fun & educational attractions: U.S. Space &
Rocket Center—the state’s most visited attraction, SciQuest Museum, the Museum
of Art and family pass to the historical landmark, Burritt on the Mountain.
809: Exclusive Opportunity! Skipwith Hall, Maury County's newest event venue
wants to host you and a guest for two nights. This beautiful home was built
circa 1800 for Revolutionary war hero Nathaniel Greene's daughter. Enjoy this 250
guest venue all to yourself and take in the majestic beauty of the grounds and
historical architecture. Make plans to book your getaway March 2015- November
2015!
810: Napa Valley Backroads & Railways
This incredible trip to Napa Valley includes: 5 night stay in standard
guest room at The Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa Valley, including daily
continental breakfast, six consecutive hours of chauffeured luxury sedan service, a
three hour gourmet dinner for two on the Napa Valley Wine Train, and round trip
coach class airfare for two from within the 48 contiguous US to San Francisco, CA,
along with a booking & concierge service. Trip is valued just over $6,400!!
811: Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Ski the slopes in the winter or play a round of golf in the summer? This
package includes roundtrip airfare for two from within the 48 contiguous US
states, a four night stay in standard guest room at Fairmont Chateau Whistler,
British Columbia (one of the top 500 hotels in the world), daily breakfast for 2.
(Blackout dates are week of Thanksgiving, Christmas, & NY.) This package is
valued at just over $8,000!!
Extra Extra
901: Stock your Bar!!! Unconventional? Maybe, but this is a great deal! The highest
bidder gets ALL remaining spirits from tonight’s event (excluding wine). From
scotch to vodka, gin to whiskey, all liquor, sealed or not, is yours! Who knows, you
might never have to visit a liquor store again!!
Silent Auction Committee
Beth Kelley, co-chairman
Neelley King, co-chairman
Katie Baker
Holly Dobbs
Sarah Goins
Blair Hickman
Nicole Houser
Silent Auction Guidelines
• The Silent Auction will begin at 6:00 PM, September 27, 2014, and will end in
two different segments beginning at 9:30 PM. The various closing times are
by categories:
-9:30 PM: Children at Play, Art Abounds, Around the House, & The
Doctor is In
-10:30 PM: At Your Service & Indulgences, For the Sport, Among
Friends, Let’s Get Away, & Extra Extra!
• Beginning Bids will be the minimum bid listed on bid sheet.
• Raises in bids must follow the provided increment provided on each bid sheet.
• The Bidder is financially responsible for the use of his or her bid number.
• All sales are final. There will be no exceptions or refund on items donated to
the James K. Polk Memorial Association. Complete descriptions off all
auction items shall be set forth on bid sheets the night of the auction, as
space allows. Said descriptions shall govern over any more general terms
obtained herein. For any restrictions or requirements by donors, they will be
listed with the checkout for the auction in the successful bidder’s
documentation.
• Payment by the successful bidder should be made at the checkout table
before leaving the Ball. Payments may be made by cash, check, Visa, or
Mastercard. Checks should be made payable to the James K. Polk Memorial
Association. Payment in full the night of the Ball is mandatory.
• If values are given for the items being auctioned, they are the donors’
estimates and are not warranted by the donors or the James K. Polk
Memorial Association.
• Certain limitations, restrictions, and/or expiration dates apply to many items
and all services which are auction items. These restrictions are stated in
documentation supplied to the successful bidder. If there are any questions,
please contact the auction co-chairs no later than October 15, 2014.
• Items must be picked up upon completion of payment procedures the night of
the Ball. Items left on the premises after the party will be available for
pickup by the successful bidder at the James K. Polk Home or by contacting
the Silent Auction co-chairs no later than October 1, 2014.
There were many people who worked alongside us to make this auction wonderful.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank all those who participated on our
committee and asked for the donations for the auction tonight. Asking for money or
donations is one of the hardest jobs to do, but it is a lot easier when asking for a
great cause, such as this.
We would like to thank the donors--- without you there would not be an auction.
Thank you to our longtime supporters, as well as first-time donors.
We also wish to thank the James K. Polk Association Board and Steering
committee for their special help in guiding us to a successful auction; their
leadership and advice on how to get the job done was invaluable. Especially, we
would like to thank Alison Gengelbach and Phyllis Parkes, co-chairs of the
Memorial Ball 2014, for first believing in us and entrusting us with such an
important aspect of the Ball.
But most of all, we owe our gratitude to our families who gave more than anyone,
by allowing us the time away from them as we spent countless hours on this
project. Thank you….. John, Caroline, & Ann Russell, and Mike & Tatum. We
couldn’t have done it without your love, encouragement, and understanding. You
are the best!
Sincerely,
Neelley King and Beth Kelley