Welcome to A Night On the Red Carpet! Tonight we welcome you to Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Annual Auction. This is our school’s primary fundraiser! All of the monies raised from this event will go to the IHM Home and School Association to help update technology, provide professional development, necessary school purchases and student activities. This official auction program is designed to give you as much information as possible before attending the event. Please bring this book with you to the event. There will not be extra copies printed. We encourage you to bid once, bid twice, bid high, and bid often! Tonight’s event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, soft drinks, beer, wine, and tons of fun. Please note that your bid number is located on your name tag and can be used for most purchases this evening (excluding mixed drink tickets and 50/50 raffle tickets). Your bid number is also located on the back of this catalog to be used for the Live Auction portion of tonight’s event. Thank you to all of the people who make this auction a success! Through the generosity of our school families, the parish community, and local community businesses, we are able to offer an incredible array of items and services. Please support the businesses you see listed throughout this program. Tell them you saw them listed as a donor as we do appreciate their support. Blessings, 2013 Auction Co-Chairs: Matthew & Lynn Iacopelli Immaculate Heart of Mary School Schedule of Events Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, Desserts and Drinks will be served throughout the evening! 6:15 p.m. - Doors Open! • • • Check in, get name tag and get ready to bid! Ladies, stop by and see Amelia Kegley’s make-up booth for complimentary make-up touch-ups with MAC Cosmetics Head over to the Shutterbooth Photobooth to get your keepsake snapshot taken. $5 for couple/$7 for group of 3+ per visit 6:30 p.m. - Raffle Ticket Sales & Group Social Ticket Sales Begin • • • • • • Visit the 20/20 raffle tables… there might be some spots left! Sign up for the fun socials/parties! Purchase a raffle ticket to win a Scooter, TV, Coach Purse, iPad Mini, Portable Basketball Hoop, IHM Tuition and so much more! Check out the Raffle section of this catalog for more details. Purchase a “key” and test your luck to see if it opens the door to a Romantic Stay at City Flats. Purchase a “Swag Bag” for $25 for a guaranteed value of $25 or more in gift cards/merchandise. Visit Ticket to Win It. 6:45 p.m. - Silent Auction Begins / Winner of the Paparazzi 50/50 Raffle Announced! The lucky winner of the 50/50 “Paparazzi Raffle” will be awarded cash! Bid Board 1 will close at 7:15pm, and each board after will close every 15 minutes. Listen for the countdown announcement made 5 minutes before each table is scheduled to close. 8:30 p.m. – Raffle Winners Announced 8:45 p.m. - Live Auction Begins Immediately Following Live Auction - DJ Music & Dance Floor Opens! Silent Auction How to Bid on Silent Auction Items: You may bid on any item on any table at any time. Using a Sharpie marker, simply write your bid number and item number on one side of the bid cards provided on the table. On the other side of the bid card write the amount you would like to bid. Hand your bid card to the board attendant. They will place your bid next to the item number on the board. Only the amount for each bid will be shown on the board. If you see the item bid increase, then you can fill out another bid card and bid a higher amount. When the bid board closes, the highest bid for each item will be left up on the board. You won the item if your bid amount is the last highest bid made for that item. Once the bid board is closed, the winning bids will be recorded and all items on the table will be removed. You can pick up your “won” items before you leave the auction at our pick-up distribution center located in the deMazenod Room. Bid Board 1 will close at 7:15 p.m., each additional board will close every 15 minutes. Pay attention to the countdown announcement as you gather around the table to toss in your last minute bids! Move on to the next board as it will be closing in 15 minutes. Check back later at the tables to see if you won. All winning bids will be posted at each table throughout the evening. The Silent Auction portion is fastpaced, exciting, and super fun! Live Auction How to Bid on Live Auction Items: Now that the Silent Auction tables are closed it is time to take a seat for the Live Auction! The auctioneer will start by giving a description of the item up for bid and offer a starting dollar amount. To bid on an item, raise your hand or book to get the auctioneers’ attention! From there the auctioneer will see if any another guest would like to bid higher for the item. Once there are no more bids on an item the auctioneer will declare the winning bid amount. An auction volunteer spotter will come over to you and record your bid number and signature. If you decide to bid on an item with a group, plan out ahead of time your budget and bidding strategy! Bidding together is cost effective and fun! When you win an item, please inform the spotter the names and bid numbers of each additional member in your group. We will need this information so we can invoice each person appropriately. Check Out FAST TRACK CHECK OUT! Cash, check or credit cards are accepted. We also offer convenient billing (excluding mixed drinks and 50/50 raffle tickets). For those that choose to be billed will receive an invoice approximately 7 days following the auction for all of your “won” auction items! Bid on the item! Win the item! Take the item home! PAY FOR IT LATER! When you are ready to leave for the night, simply stop by our pick-up distribution center. We will have all items organized on tables for you to pick up your “won” items! Quick & Easy! Immaculate Heart of Mary School Raffles ITEM #25 - TICKET TO WIN IT Purchase tickets from our volunteers and then place as many as you want into the bin located in front of the item you would like to win. You can split up your tickets and distribute amongst the many great prizes. Tickets are $10 measured from your armpit to your fingertips or $20 measured from your nose to your toes. Good Luck! 20/20 Raffles - Hurry! There might be a few spots left to purchase! ITEM #26: Barnes & Noble Nook HD 7” - donated by Mike Pitt - Ticket Price $15 Have all of your favorite books with you at all times with this Nook HD Reader. ITEM #27: Saige American Girl Doll & Accessories - donated by Mrs. Stockholm, Peltier, McDermott & Henkel Ticket Price $20 American Girl Doll of the Year along with her accessories: earrings, purse, necklace and bracelet. ITEM #28: Popcorn Popper Machine - donated by IHM Home & School Board - Ticket Price $30 Bring the movie popcorn home with this Great Northern Popcorn GNP-800 All-Star Popcorn Popper Machine. This classic machine makes it easy to create delicious, cinema-style popcorn at home. Just poor the kernels in the kettle, let them pop, and serve up some fine popcorn. An excellent idea for family movie nights and parties! ITEM #29: Bose Portable Bluetooth Speaker - donated by The Zoellner Families - Ticket Price $30 Better sound. Whenever. Wherever. You’ve got your music on your phone, and you’re ready to play. Enjoy deeper, more powerful sound than you thought possible form a speaker this small. The SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile speaker II works wirelessly with Apple, Android and Blackberry; or your tablet or laptop. ITEM #30: Black Coach Handbag - donated by The Kaskorki, Dakki, Polakovich, and Berry Families Ticket Price $35 Black-on-black satchel Coach bag in Signature Fabric with an adjustable leather shoulder strap. ITEM #31: Black iPad Mini 16GB - donated by The Schautz Family - Ticket Price $35 Everything you love about the iPad in a compact size. The beautiful retina screen, the fast and fluid performance, FaceTime, iSight Camera, all your favorite apps, and 10 hours of battery life. Perfect for the kids to use. ITEM #32: White iPad Mini 16GB - donated by The Marosi, Plachecki, and Vicari Families - Ticket Price $35 Same as everything listed above for #31…but in white! ITEM #33: Spaulding Portable Basketball Hoop System - donated by IHM Athletic Association - Ticket Price $45 There is nothing more fun than a little one-on-one with your family and friends. This portable hoop system is perfect for the driveway. System includes a post, base, backboard, rim and net. ITEM #34: 4 Tickets for MSU vs U of M in Men’s Basketball - donated by The Beale, Crampton, Grabow, Lott, Schautz, Southerington, Southern and Zevchik Families - Ticket Price $70 Go to see this big rivalry men’s basketball game of Michigan State University verses University of Michigan. The game is January 25, 2014 at MSU. The 4 seats are in the 2nd Tier at one end of the court. ITEM #35: Nintendo Wii U Gaming System - donated by The English, Hendrickson, and Weber Families Ticket Price $30 Wii U is the next great gaming console from Nintendo and it redefines how you will play next. With its innovative new Wii U GamePad controller, it will not only introduce entirely new ways to play games, it will also transform how you connect with friends and enjoy entertainment. This is a great Christmas gift for your family. ITEM #40 - WINE RAFFLE Everyone is a winner! Purchase a lovely bottle of wine for $40 and you are automatically entered into a drawing for a Khaki & Purple Coach Handbag! (Value $358) This Coach handbag is in the Signature “C” Fabric. This raffle is sure to sell out quickly! Wine donated by Generous IHM Parishioners & IHM Auction Committee Coach Handbag donated by The Kaskorkis, Dakki, Polakovich and Berry Families ITEM #41 - RED CARPET SWAG BAG Purchase an insulated IHM tote gift bag for $25 and you are guaranteed at least $25 or MORE in gift cards and merchandise. Awesome selection of gift cards donated by generous local businesses and IHM parishioners! There are only 25 bags up for grabs! ITEM #42 - 55” SAMSUNG SMART TV RAFFLE Update your home with this 55” Samsung Smart TV! Only 55 tickets will be sold for $40 each! Donated by The Trudgeon, Bock, Korte, Lomonoco, Patalaga, Beachler, Liszewski, Brian & Anita Johnson, Joel Passinault and Jim Passinault Families 50/50 RAFFLE Throughout the evening, 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold for $2 each or 6/$10. A cash prize will be awarded from the proceeds. The more tickets you buy, the better your chances of winning the cash! Watch for the 50/50 ticket volunteers as they mingle throughout the crowd. ITEM #43 - BLACK SCOOTER RAFFLE Only $35 a ticket or 2 for $60 to enter into this drawing for the “coolest” ride in town! The Amore 50 by Znen. Simply the best built scooter moped in its class comes standard with stainless steel hardware, metal braided lines, Duro Tires, Gates Belts, Halogen Headlights, Dual Piston Anti-Lock Front Brakes, Chrome Gearcase Covers, Chrome Exhaust and Chrome Mirrors. The Amore 50 also offers the most comfortable ride in the 50cc class and is built on a 150cc frame. Grand Rapids Scooter will be honoring the 1 year/3,000 mile Fender to Fender Parts and Labor Warranty! Sponsored by The Grand Rapids Scooter Company and IHM Auction Committee ($1200.00 Value) ITEM #44 - IHM TUITION “REVERSE RAFFLE” Will you be the lucky holder of the last ticket to win IHM Tuition for One Year for 1 Child!!! You won’t know unless you take a chance and purchase a ticket for $50! Feeling lucky? Purchase a few tickets! As “elimination rounds” begin, tickets will be drawn and placed on the elimination board. Raffle sales will end at 8:30. Names will be drawn out up until 9:30. The winner will be announced at the end of the Live Auction! This is a raffle where you DO NOT want your ticket drawn…until the very end of course! Good Luck! Tuition sponsored by IHM School/ Stacy Slomski Immaculate Heart of Mary School Sign-Up Parties/Socials ITEM #50 - KINDERGARTEN GAME NIGHT Join the Kindergarten teachers for an afternoon of snacks and fun games after school from 3:15 - 4:45. We will schedule the party together for a spring day so that we can go outside. A book of games to be included. $10 for each attendee. Donated by Mrs. Claunch, Sova and Sremba ITEM #51 - PROM 2014 THEME PARTY Buy your ticket for a 'Night to Remember' Prom 2014 Theme party. March 1st at 7:00pm. This will be the ultimate party of the year so be sure to dress to impress! An evening for all ages. Music selection will begin by honoring the oldies and the classics, and as the night progresses new hits and current favorites will get you moving on the dance floor! Hors d'oeuvres and libations will be served. $50.00 per couple Donated by The Kuzner, Krajewski and Polakovich Families Silent Auction Items TABLE ONE: Item #101 10" Immaculate Heart of Mary Statue Beautifully painted 10" Immaculate Heart of Mary statue. Value: $30.00 Donated by: Mike & Sue Jakubowski Item #102 50 Authentic Spring Rolls Your choice of chicken or shrimp made to order for your holiday party or family gathering. Two weeks notice please. Value: $50.00 Donated by: Huynh Family Item #103 Horseshoe Logo Windbreaker Black Men's Windbreaker with horseshoe logo. Size XL Value: $30.00 Donated by: The Philbins Item #104 Wine Tasting for 20 Friends Wine tasting for up to 20 people at Cascade Winery. Sample some of their award winning wines and include cheese and crackers. Value: $100.00 Donated by: Cascade Winery Item #105 3 Sacramental Salads Take a load off when planning a First Communion or Graduation party! These ladies will make three fabulous salads of your choosing! Value: $75.00 Donated by: Wednesday Mornings Ladies Bible Study Item #106 Bunch of Books! Catch up on some reading and add to your home library with this mix of hard cover and soft cover books. Previously read. Value: $25.00 Donated by: Korte Family Item #107 Make-Up Tutorial For You & 3 of Your Girlfriends Learn great tips and tricks on how to apply make-up to look your very best. Amelia Kegley, MAC Make-Up Artist, will treat you and 3 of your best friends to a personal make-up tutorial to take place at the MAC Cosmetics Counter at Woodland Mall. Date to be schedule with Amelia after winning. Value: $150.00 Donated by: Amelia Kegley Item #108 Poster Autographed by Coach Mike Brey Get a personalized poster autographed by Notre Dame Men's Basketball Coach Mike Brey. Value: Priceless Donated by: Notre Dame Basketball Item #109 Brookstone BioSense Memory Foam Pillow The BioSense pillow is cozier, softer, and loftier than an ordinary pillow and it features a Better Than Down cover for the ultimate in luxury. Has an ultra-plush, microfiber down-alternative fill, silky soft fabric shell, and removable cover. Value: $80.00 Donated by: IHM Parishioner Immaculate Heart of Mary School Item #110 CC Boys Basketball Bench Boy/Girl Back by popular demand! Serve as team ball girl/boy at a CC Varsity Boys Basketball Game! Catch all the action as you sit on the bench with the team! Value: Priceless Donated by: Catholic Central High School Item #111 CC Boys Basketball Camp Summer camp schedule/registration to be posted to www.grcatholiccentral.com in early Spring of 2014 Value: $60.00 Donated by: Catholic Central High School Item #112 Creative Memories White 7x7 Photo Album Creative Memories 7 x 7 White Promise Album features a white swirls motif on the front cover. Would be great to use as a guest book at a wedding, or at a bridal shower for writing notes to the bride. Comes with 12 white pages already inside. Plus 12 7x7 page protectors. Value: $45.00 Donated by: Diane Iacopelli Item #113 Creatology Tabletop Easel Let your child's imagination go wild. With a special place to create, everyone can be an artist. Easel easily rests atop a table to allow child easy access to paper, canvas or paints. Value: $40.00 Donated by: IHM Parishioner Item #114 Crochet Food Children's Toys Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be fun for your little one with these crocheted play foods! Donated by: Debbie Sremba Item #115 Deepen Your Faith 2 Lighthouse Media CDs Deepen your faith this Christmas season while listening to the inspiring teachings on these two Lighthouse Media CDs entitled Angels Explained and Fatima...Living the Message. Value: Priceless Donated by: May Family Item #116 Living Will and Power of Attorney Do you have a Living Will prepared yet? Why wait? Now is your chance to get it done and give you and your family peace of mind. Value: $700.00 Donated by: Jay Kakaty Item #117 Handmade Child's Lego Rosary Teach your son or daughter how to pray the rosary with this fun handmade/built Lego Rosary. Value: $20.00 Donated by: Daniel Cummings Item #118 IHM Playing Cards Nobody can trump Our Lady! These two handsome decks of official Immaculate Heart of Mary cards are sure to bring you luck! Value: $10.00 Donated by: Immaculate Heart of Mary Auction Committee Item #119 Leap Frog Learn To Write with Mr. Pencil This app toy gives kids a fun, engaging way to interact with the world of Mr. Pencil as they learn basic writing and drawing skills! Children use the included app and adorable stylus to learn letter and number writing, as well as shape drawing along with Mr. Pencil and the citizens of Doodleburg. Use the stylus to learn with 85+ writing activities in the app and help Dot & Dash decorate and prepare 24 parade floats for Doodleburg's Art Appreciation Day parade. This breakthrough app toy helps turn your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch into the ultimate learn-to-write tool. Works with iPhone 4/4s/5, iPod touch 4G and iPad. Value: $12.00 Donated by: Jeakle Family Item #120 Mirro Stainless Steel 8 Piece Cookware Set 8 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware set with silicone soft-grip handles that stay cool to the touch for a secure and comfortable grip. Value: $50.00 Donated by: The Philbins Item #121 Oil Changes for a Year! Christian Brothers Auto has generously donated 4 free oil changes! They are located at 28th and Kalamazoo. Value: $120.00 Donated by: Christian Brothers Automotive Immaculate Heart of Mary School Item #122 Sno-Storm Sled Fly down the sled hills this winter with this 45" Sno-Storm Free Style Value: $25.00 Donated by: Southern Family Item #123 Thirty-One Room to Grow Utility Bin Fun tote to help keep you organized in your car or closet. Value: $80.00 Donated by: Braun Family Item #124 Two Weekday Lift Tickets for Cannonsburg Ski Area Have fun all day long with 2 Weekday Lift Tickets for Cannonsburg Ski Area. Value: $60.00 Donated by: Cannonsburg Ski Area & Shop TABLE TWO: Item #201 3 Month Family Membership to MVP Sports Clubs Get the whole family in shape and in better health for 2014 with this 3 month membership to MVP Sports Clubs Value: $500.00 Donated by: MVP Sports Clubs Item #202 1 Night Stay & 4 Water Park Passes at Ramada Inn Have a family overnight vacation at the Ramada Inn on 28th Street. The kids will love the indoor water park. Value: $150.00 Donated by: Ramada Inn 28th Street Item #203 Autographed Basketball by Coach Mike Brey A personalized autographed basketball by Notre Dame's Men's Basketball Coach Mike Brey. Value: Priceless Donated by: Notre Dame Basketball Item #204 Autographed Photo of #55 Niklas Kronwall Show your pride for the Detroit Red Wings with this autographed photo of Red Wings star #55 Niklas Kronwall. Value: Priceless Donated by: Detroit Red Wings Item #205 Date Night at the Grand Rapids Civic Theater Enjoy a night out at the Grand Rapids Civic Theater with 2 tickets to any show during Civic Theater's amazing 2013-2014 season. You could choose to see Sound of Music, Les Miserables or Junie B Jones. Value: $80.00 Donated by: Iacopelli Family Item #206 Grand Rapids Children's Museum Family Fun Pack Includes 4 passes to the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. Guaranteed fun for the kids! Value: $30.00 Donated by: Grand Rapids Children's Museum Item #207 Handmade Queen Sized Quilt This handmade quilt contains 12 unique squares that fashion the quilt. Colors are a mixture of teal, sage, brown, and lavender that make up this traditional/contemporary mix. Overall size is approximately 90" x 90". Value: Priceless Donated by: Barb Heinbeck-Dauser Item #208 His & Her Camelbak Water Bottles 2 Camelbak Spill Proof Water Bottles perfect for the gym Value: $30.00 Donated by: Southern Family Item #209 IHM Cross Logo Pendant & Chain Celebrate your faith with this beautiful Custom Original Sterling Silver IHM Cross Logo Pendant which was handcrafted by Chris E. Nyenhuis and is available exclusively from Erwin Diamond Company. A Sterling Silver Chain compliments the Pendant. Catholic Education & Erwin Diamond Company Quality for Life Value: $180.00 Donated by: Erwin Diamond Company, Chris E. Nyenhuis Immaculate Heart of Mary School Item #210 LeapsterGS Explorer Kids sure do love their video games. And now kids ages 4 to 9 can learn while they play with the LeapFrog LeapsterGS Explorer. Perfectly-sized for smaller hands in a colorful, durable design tough enough for kids' use, the LeapsterGS Explorer is a powerful, fun and enriching gaming system. Value: $50.00 Donated by: Jeakle Family Item #211 Lucky Lunch Day with Your 5th Grade Teachers 6 lucky 5th graders will be treated to a YesterDog lunch at school courtesy of their teachers. Lunch will include hotdogs, chips and a drink. The date is TBD and will occur sometime in the spring. Value: $60.00 Donated by: Annette Crimmins & Jamel Debri Item #212 Mother/Daughter or Friends Spa Day Get pampered! Treat yourself and a friend/daughter/etc. to a manicure & pedicure at Excel Academics of Cosmetology. Donated By Mike & Laura Lomonoco, Paul Mitchell Pro & Excel Academies of Cosmetology. Value: $66.00 Donated by: Lomonoco Family Item #213 Movie Night Comfort Basket Cozy up on the couch for a family movie night with this Movie Night Comfort Basket. Includes an Ultra Soft Blanket, Movies, Hot Cocoa, Tea, and yummy snacks. Value: $75.00 Donated by: Lee Brown Family Item #214 Paul Mitchell Neuro Smoothing Iron NEW! Paul Mitchell Neuro "Intelligent Styling" Smoothing Iron Value: $135.00 Donated by: Lomonoco Family Item #215 Seaside Village Oil Painting Beautiful 30"x42" Oil Painting of an Italian Seaside Village with dark wood frame. Would look great over your fireplace. Value: $300.00 Donated by: Marianne Fernandez Item #216 Small Tablet Messenger Bag Bring your favorite tablet or eReader with you everywhere with this Targus carrying case. Value: $30.00 Donated by: Ann Kremer Item #217 Steam Buggy Power Steamer Cleaner Steam Buggy is a cleaning marvel that does a little bit of everything around the house. It cleans and sanitizes countertops, disinfects sinks and tubs, and even deodorizes the under-the-sink garbage can. The best part? It does the work without using any extraneous cleaners that can harshly react with skin and emit dangerous fumes. Value: $150.00 Donated by: The Philbins Item #218 Steelcase Turnstone Scoop Stool Inspired by a grain scoop, Kirt Martin designed this casual stool to support your creative interactions and need for expression. Minimalist lines make a simple statement, while cushions of color pop with comfort. The Scoop stool is durable, cleanable, and built to last. Value: $177.00 Donated by: Matthew Iacopelli - HLM Interior Design Item #219 Take the Family to the GRAM 4 General Admission tickets to the extraordinary art exhibits at the GRAM. Value: $32.00 Donated by: Grand Rapids Art Museum Item #220 Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries This Valentine's Day...surprise your loved one with two dozen decadent homemade chocolate covered strawberries. Value: $50.00 Donated by: Baghdad Kaskoris Item #221 West Michigan Whitecaps Tickets & Prize Pack There is nothing better than a day at the ball park with family. 4 Reserved Seat Tickets to a 2014 Season Home at Fifth Third Ball Park. Plus a girl's Minnie Mouse Whitecaps baseball hat and boy's Whitecaps shirt. Value: $100.00 Donated by: West Michigan Whitecaps Immaculate Heart of Mary School TABLE THREE: Item #301 2 for 2 for 2 Each guest is taught to make Pasta in the ancient Roman style. Our pasta chef will make enough fresh pasta or ravioli for you take home to prepare and is enough for pasta for four dinners. Plus 2 bags of homemade pasta and 2 bottles of wine. Value: $150.00 Donated by: Hamilton Family & The Local Epicurean Item #302 50 Authentic Spring Rolls For a Party or Gathering Your choice chicken or shrimp made to order for your holiday party or family gathering. Two weeks notice please. Value: Priceless Donated by: Huynh Family Item #303 Business Music System XM Satellite Radio This is a turn key music solution for your home or business. Stream your favorite music commercial-free. This system includes a Crown / JBL XM Satellite Radio Business Music System with a Crown 140 Max Power Amp, an XM Radio Antenna, Remote Control, and 2 JBL Speakers. Value: $300.00 Donated by: IHM Youth Group Item #304 Premier Designs Kate Necklace & Matching Earrings The Kate Necklace & Earrings from Premier Designs come in a beautiful antique matte gold plated finish with black enamels. Value: $80.00 Donated by: Karen Weber Item #305 1 Hour Flight Seeing Tour for 2 Soar over everyone and everything on this amazing tour that will take you and a friend up into the clouds. A 1 hour Flight Seeing or Discovery Flight for 2 with the West Michigan Flight Academy. Value: $175.00 Donated by: West Michigan Flight Academy, Patrick Johnson Item #306 1 Month of Free Swim Lessons 1 Month of swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School will set your child down the right path to becoming the next Michael Phelps. Value: $130.00 Donated by: Goldfish Swim School Item #307 4 Tickets a Notre Dame Sport of Your Choice The certificate can be redeemed for 4 free tickets to a regular-season home game at one of the following sports: Volleyball, Baseball or Softball, Soccer or Lacrosse Value: $100.00 Donated by: Notre Dame Athletics Department Item #308 Antique Bronze Estate Wine Opener The ultimate gift for your favorite wine lover! Uncork your favorite bottle of wine with ease with this fancy wine opener. Value: $140.00 Donated by: Ann Kremer Item #309 Autographed Rudy Ruettiger Memorabilia 16"x26" framed football memorabilia: 2 beautifully matted side by side photographs of Rudy Ruettiger in action during his famous Notre Dame football game with a certified authentic autograph. Value: $110.00 Donated by: Bruha Family Item #310 Bissell Power Glide Deluxe Pet Pets don't stay in one place and neither should your vacuum. The Bissell PowerGlide Deluxe Pet Vacuum with LiftOff Technology offers 2 vacuums in 1 with no loss of suction for a complete clean wherever you need it. Value: $180.00 Donated by: Lott Family and Bissell Item #311 BW3 for a Student & 2 Friends From Mrs. Perry Mrs. Perry will bring a student and 2 of his/her friends Buffalo Wild Wings for Lunch. Value: $50.00 Donated by: Jaymie Perry Item #312 Catholic Central Bleacher Chair Stay comfortable while cheering Catholic Central onto victory with this super comfortable Catholic Central Bleacher Chair. Value: $55.00 Donated by: Eggleston Family Immaculate Heart of Mary School Item #313 CC All Season Family Sports Pass Enjoy Catholic Central sporting events with this 2012-2013 season pass! Pass valid for only regular season home sporting events. Excludes MHSAA sponsored tournaments and Track & Field events. Value: $300.00 Donated by: Catholic Central High School Item #314 CC Girls Basketball Camp Summer camp schedule/registration to be posted to www.grcatholiccentral.com in early Spring of 2014 Value: $60.00 Donated by: Catholic Central High School Item #315 Cinnamon Coffee Cake for a Gathering Cinnamon coffee cake drizzling with frosting, stuffed with raisins and/or pecans will be delivered at a time negotiated.....you won't want to miss the opportunity to provide sweetness for your family brunch or special occasion. Value: $50.00 Donated by: Cheryl Heintz Item #316 Hand Constructed Child's Lego Rosary Teach your son or daughter how to pray the rosary with this fun handmade/built Lego Rosary. Value: $20.00 Donated by: Daniel Cummings Item #317 Leap Frog Creativity Camera Protective Case & App Kids can create, play and learn with photos with a LeapFrog Creativity Camera Protective Case and App. This app learning toy works with an iPhone or iPod touch to transform your device into a kid-safe camera. Value: $20.00 Donated by: Jeakle Family Item #318 Little Ways Photography Photography dedicated to showing the extraordinary beauty of God's creations. This certificate entitles you to one framed print of a photo from littleWaysPhotography.zenfolio.com. Choice of black & white or color, and print-size up to 11x17. Custom text may be added to any print. Value: $100.00 Donated by: Jaymie Perry Item #319 Microdermabrasion Treatment Pamper yourself with a microdermabrasion treatment that will refresh your skin. Value: $100.00 Donated by: Plastic Surgery Associates Item #320 Paul Mitchell Men's Gift Set Paul Mitchell "Top Shelf Mix" Men's Mitch Gift Set Value: $40.00 Donated by: Lomonoco Family Item #321 Saving Lives...One Story at a Time This certificate entitles you to a 90-minute, audio-taped interview with you or a loved one with personal historian Deb Moore of The Stories of Your Life. In one sitting, we will capture some life stories, family history and reflections. This makes a wonderful gift to celebrate a special birthday or wedding anniversary. Value: $150.00 Donated by: Deb Moore TABLE FOUR: Item #401 Gymnastics Birthday Party Invite your friends to celebrate your big day with you at R-Athletics! You will spend 50 minutes in the gym doing age-appropriate gymnastics circuits, obstacle courses, in-ground trampoline, tumble-track, foam pits & parachutes, Open Gym Time and much more! Plus, 40 minutes in the R-Athletics party room where we provide the bright decorations, paper products, fun party atmosphere, goody bags for you and your guest that include a FREE Open Gym Pass and more! Value: $200.00 Donated by: R-Athletics Immaculate Heart of Mary School Item #402 Professional Family Photography Session A 1 & 1/2 hour portrait session (up to 5 people) with editing and enhancing of your images, multiple location options, online proofing gallery PLUS two professionally printed 8x10 prints and 5 high-resolution image files (images of your choosing from your session) with print release. Value: $175.00 Donated by: Jill Kingsbury Photography Item #403 Six Dozen Christmas Cookies & Two Pounds of Fudge Enjoy delicious Christmas treats without all the baking! Pick from any of our delicious choices, will deliver and day in December excluding Christmas day. Value: $55.00 Donated by: Crystal Cummings Item #404 Monte Rosa Cigar Humidor Filled w/ Premium Cigars Enjoy a spacious humidor that comes already filled with premium cigars! Rich dark burl veneer and unique wood detailing. Spanish cedar interior with divider, humidifier and hygrometer. Hold up to 90 cigars! Value: $140.00 Donated by: Korte Family Item #405 3 Sacramental Salads for a Celebration Take a load off when planning a First Communion or Graduation party! These ladies will make three fabulous salads of your choosing! Value: $75.00 Donated by: Wednesday Mornings Ladies Bible Study Item #406 A Night Out at the Theater for 4 Take your family to a night out at the Grand Rapids Civic Theater. 4 tickets to any show during Civic Theater's amazing 2013-2014 season. You could choose to see Sound of Music, Les Miserables or Junie B Jones. Value: $140.00 Donated by: Grand Rapids Civic Theater Item #407 Bath Towel Set 2 Wash Clothes, 2 Hand Towels, & 2 Bath Towels to give your bathroom a new look. Value: $72.00 Donated by: Southern Family Item #408 Binder Park Zoo Passes Enjoy a visit to Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek with this package of 4 passes. Admission for 2 adults and 2 children! Value: $48.00 Donated by: Binder Park Zoo Item #409 BW 3 + March Madness = Best Lunch Ever!! Come join 5 teachers at BW3 for lunch on a school day during March Madness. Four 6th graders and four 7th graders will watch basketball while inhaling wings during an extended lunch period on a day to be determined during the NCAA tournament. Value: Priceless Donated by: Ms. Savillo, Mrs. Henke, Ms. Manser, Mrs. Ceglowski, and Mrs. Heintz Item #410 CC Girls Basketball Bench Boy/Girl Back by popular demand! Serve as team ball girl/boy at a CC Varsity Girls Basketball Game! Catch all the action as you sit on the bench with the team! Value: Priceless Donated by: Catholic Central High School Item #411 CC Varsity Football Team Ride-a-Long Back by popular demand! Catch all the action up close as you ride the team bus and hang out on the sidelines with the CC Football team! Value: $100.00 Donated by: Catholic Central High School Item #412 Coleman Sleeping Bag & Lantern Whether you are camping at a State Park or just in the backyard, this Coleman Sleeping Bag and Lantern Flashlight will keep you cozy and comfy. Value: $30.00 Donated by: Matt Mead Family Item #413 Extreme Lash Extension Service Pamper yourself with an Extreme Lash Extension Service with 2 fills. Value: $220.00 Donated by: Trisha Meinert Immaculate Heart of Mary School Item #414 Full House Color Consultation Tired of the paint colors in your home? Looking for a change but you aren't sure where to start or what paint colors to choose? Interior Designer Matthew Iacopelli will help and guide you to make the best color choices to fit your home and personal style. This is a very important service for those of you who are remodeling, building a new home and even the DIYer who are just not sure of your color or design choices. Value: $300.00 Donated by: Matthew Iacopelli - HLM Interior Design Item #415 Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey Tickets Your 2012-2013 Calder Cup Champions hit the ice this season to defend their title. This certificate entitles you to 4 lower level face-off tickets to a Grand Rapids Griffins Regular Season Home Game during the 2013-2014 Season. Value: $90.00 Donated by: Grand Rapids Griffins Item #416 Handmade Ceramic Ornaments These handmade ornaments were crafted by former beloved IHM Art Teacher Kate Diedrich! Set of three ornaments feature 14 carat gold decorations. Value: Priceless Donated by: Kate Diedrich Item #417 Ladies High Fashion Watch The Time to Wrap Watch will look amazing on your wrist this holiday season. Beautiful silver tone and mother-ofpearl watch with 3 interchangeable genuine leather wrap watch bands with buckle closure. From Your Favorite Jeweler Lady Lynn Iacopelli. Value: $110.00 Donated by: Lynn Iacopelli, Premier Designs Item #418 Paul Mitchell Ultimate Luxe Gift Set Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger "Ultimate Luxe Gift Set" Great Christmas Gift or keep it for yourself. Value: $60.00 Donated by: Lomonoco Family Item #419 Razor E125 Electric Scooter Rev up the fun with the Razor E125 Series Electric Scooter. This electric scooter combines the fun of the classic Razor scooter with motor-powered excitement as fast as 10 mph! Utilizing environmentally-friendly electric power controlled by twist-grip acceleration control, this scooter is motor-powered fun for kids ages 8 and up. Value: $150.00 Donated by: Mike Jakubowski Family Item #420 Two Downhill Open-to-Close Lift Tickets Enjoy a fun day going down the slopes at Crystal Mountain Ski Resort. A gift certificate for 2 Downhill Open-toClose Lift Tickets awaits the high bidder for this item. Excludes Crystal Mountain Holiday Rate Periods Value: $132.00 Donated by: Crystal Mountain Ski Resort Item #421 Pizza Party for 20 Feed your group of 20 people with 10 Domino’s pizzas delivered to your door! Your choice of 10 single item pizzas – 24 hours notice would be helpful! Value: $60.00 Donated by: Rofaiel Family TABLE FIVE: Item #501 Vera Bradley "Get Carried Away Tote" Vera Bradley "Get Carried Away Tote" (English Meadow Pattern) with 4 bottles of wine, 4 wine glasses, $50 gift card to Russo's and assorted goodies. Value: $215.00 Donated by: IHM Staff Item #502 Vera Bradley "Weekender Bag" Vera Bradley "Weekender Bag" (English Meadow Pattern) with 2 coffee mugs, 2 traveling owl coffee mugs, $25 Starbucks Gift Card, coffee, biscotti and other assorted goodies! Value: $185.00 Donated by: IHM Staff Item #503 Vera Bradley 17 Inch Laptop Sleeve Vera Bradley 17 inch laptop sleeve (English Meadow pattern) filled with $25 Barnes & Noble gift card, $25 Bonefish Grill gift card, matching opera wallet and pencils, and assorted goodies. Value: $175.00 Donated by: IHM Staff Item #504 Vera Bradley Purse with Goodies Vera Bradley purse (English Meadow Pattern) with $25 Anthropologie gift card, $10 TGI Friday gift card, $15 Barnes & Noble gift card, and $25 Amazon gift card. Value: $150.00 Donated by: IHM Staff Immaculate Heart of Mary School Item #505 Pre-K 3's Class Platter A priceless keepsake that you will treasure for years to come! Value: Priceless Donated by: Pre-K 3's Class Pottery Project Item #506 Pre-K 4's Class Platter A priceless keepsake that you will treasure for years to come! Value: Priceless Donated by: Pre-K 4's Students Item #507 Young 5's Class Platter A priceless keepsake that you will treasure for years to come! Value: Priceless Donated by: Young 5's Students Item #508 Kindergarten Class Platter A priceless keepsake that you will treasure for years to come! Value: Priceless Donated by: Kindergarten Students Item #509 1st Grade Class Platter A priceless keepsake that you will treasure for years to come! Value: Priceless Donated by: First Grade Students Item #510 2nd Grade Class Platter A priceless keepsake that you will treasure for years to come! Value: Priceless Donated by: Second Grade Students Item #511 3rd Grade Class Platter A priceless keepsake that you will treasure for years to come! Value: Priceless Donated by: 3rd Grade Class Platter Item #512 4th Grade Class Platter A priceless keepsake that you will treasure for years to come! Value: Priceless Donated by: IHM 4th Grade Class Item #513 5th Grade Class Platter A priceless keepsake that you will treasure for years to come! Value: Priceless Donated by: IHM 5th Grade Class Item #514 6th Grade Class Platter A priceless keepsake that you will treasure for years to come! Value: Priceless Donated by: IHM 6th Grade Class Item #515 7th Grade Class Platter A priceless keepsake that you will treasure for years to come! Value: Priceless Donated by: IHM 7th Grade Class Item #516 8th Grade Class Platter A priceless keepsake that you will treasure for years to come! Value: Priceless Donated by: IHM 8th Grade Class Immaculate Heart of Mary School Live Auction Item #1 Broadway Bound Road Rally Gather 30 of your nearest and dearest for a fun evening of great, deciphering clues and outwitting the competition for the ultimate bragging rights! You provide the host house. We'll provide appetizers and dessert, the clues, prizes and ridicule or praise as appropriate. Mutually agreeable date to be determined. Value: Priceless Donated by: Ann & Vince Williams Item #2 1st in "Car Line" Voucher Back by popular demand! Relax as you arrive at IHM to pick up the kids knowing you have a parking space waiting for you! Value: Priceless Donated by: Stacy Slomski Item #3 Sonoma Wine Extravaganza - 3 Nights Enjoy a three-night stay with daily breakfast for two in the dining room at the 4-star Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. An oasis of indulgence in comfort and sensibility set in the heart of the California Wine Country, this legendary spa with thermal mineral springs offers inspired architecture and plantings to accommodate the sophisticated traveler. This package also includes a private blending seminar for (2) at Ravenswood, a private VIP tasting and tour for two at Chateau St. Jean, and a $300 gift certificate to rent a luxury vehicle such as Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Jaguar XJ-8, Land Rover Discovery, and more. Experience and/or hotel must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance and are subject to availability. Additional restrictions may apply. THIS IS AN ABBREVIATED DESCRIPTION. FOR FULL DETAILS AND RESTRICTIONS, REFER TO FLYER OR WEB SITE. Starting bid:$1,925 Value: Priceless Donated by: Immaculate Heart of Mary Auction Committee Item #4 In The Woods or On The Lake An Adventurous Two-Day/One Night retreat to a 4000 acre hunting and fishing club. Grass Lake Hunt & Fish Club Member, Lee Brown, will take one person to do one of the following; muzzle loader deer hunt (December 13-22, 2013), fish for trout and bass or a range/skeet shoot. Food and drink provided. Value: Priceless Donated by: Lee Brown Item #5 Fund A Need! It's time to update the look of the school on the corner of Plymouth and Burton. This reverse auction will enable you to replace the existing school signage on the corner of Plymouth and Burton with a beautiful digital sign. Donated by: IHM Community Item #6 Cajun Shrimp Boil Back by popular demand! This one pot meal for 20+ people is stocked full of shrimp, smoked sausage, garlic, onions, potatoes, and corn on the cob! This party is a fan favorite so get your friends together and start the bidding! Value: $200.00 Donated by: John And Ann Longo Item #7 Euchre Tournament Party Gather your friends for a guaranteed night of fun! Enjoy Euchre, libations, and hors d'oeuvres for up to 20 people. This event will take place at the VanderPoel home on January 18, February 22, or March 1, 2014. This party is sure to be a great time! Starting Bid: $200 Value: Priceless Donated by: James & Lori Edelyn, Mike & Jennifer VanderPoel, and Jeff & Catherine Wandzel Item #8 Premium Private Wine Tasting Party Dan and Marleigh Plachecki & Matt and Paula Vicari will host 5 couples for a premium wine tasting party that will include a variety of heavy appetizers and cheeses. Enjoy a relaxed and fun-filled evening with friends. E&J Gallo wine sales executive Doug Penny will lead the wine tasting and provide his expertise regarding flavor profiles and food parings. The varietal selections will include whites and reds from sweet to dry, tantalizing the palette. Guests will also receive a special gift to take home. The tasting will be held at the Plachecki’s on a date in February yet to be determined. Value: Priceless Donated by: Doug Penny, E&J Gallo Item #9 Let the Deacon Guide the Way! Take a road trip on the IHM bus! Sit back, relax, and let Deacon Ken chauffeur you and 47 of your friends or family on an excursion! Think shopping in Chicago, sports events, skiing, or a family adventure! Increase your odds and maximize your bidding power by organizing a cadre of your friends! Drinks and snacks allowed on the bus! Travel is limited to a 150-200 mile radius. Guaranteed fun time! Value: Priceless Donated by: Ken Baldwin Item #10 Principal for a Day! Let your child run the show for a day in the life of Mrs. Slomski! They will be able to make a rule for the day and enjoy lunch with the boss herself! Bid high...this one will go quick! Value: Priceless Donated by: Stacy Slomski Immaculate Heart of Mary School Item #11 Class Movie/Pizza Party w/ Fr. Troy & Mrs. Slomski Father Troy and Mrs. Slomski will spend the afternoon with this lucky class enjoying pizza from Hungry Howie's and watching a movie! Surprise your child with this one! Value: $200.00 Donated by: Stacy Slomski & Fr. Troy Nevins Immediately Following Live Auction - DJ Music & Dance Floor Opens! Thank You to the following Monetary Donors: The Miles Family IHM Jeans Days Swag Gift Bag Donors Siegel Jewelers Design One Salon McCay Family On The Boarder Sam’s Club Bush Family Restaurant Partners Southern Family Carol Roeda Studio Bagger Dave’s Home Depot Forest Hills Foods Eadie Family Iacopelli Family Celebration Cinema Meijer IHM Parishioner Costco Houlihan’s Quality Dining, Inc. Special Thanks! Food: Brandy Iacopelli Raffles: Sara Dubinsky, Julie VanderMolen, & Charity Kuzner Donation Procurement: Beth Liszewski, Athra Dakki & Matt & Lynn Iacopelli Volunteer Coordinators: Matthew Iacopelli Bar: Great Lakes Shipping Company & Jimmy Polakovich Technology: Josh Friederichs Auctioneer & Emcee: Kelly Merryman Treasurer: Paula Vicari Decorations: Crystal Cummings Classroom Platter Project: Carrie Sova & Parent Volunteers Parish Marketing: Matthew Iacopelli Office Communications: Stacy Slomski, Colleen Lowe, & Lori Brecken Church: Father Troy & Janet Potoczny Tickets: Matthew & Lynn Iacopelli DJ: Celebration Entertainment Scooter: The Grand Rapids Scooter Company Kitchen: IHM H&S Hospitality Committee Auction Catalog Cover Design: G.M. (Bud) Thompson Auction Book: John & Sandy Lowery-Applied Imaging and Matthew & Lynn Iacopelli Mobile Storage: Photo Booth Sponsorship: …and to everyone who donated their Time, Talent, & Treasure! Immaculate Heart of Mary School
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