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LIVE AUCTION ITEMS 1. Day on the Bay for 6 Back by popular demand, this year's San Francisco Bay Sail will take place on a luxurious 35 foot J/109 performance yacht. You'll start the day with a champagne toast at the Berkeley Marina then head out to Angel Island for a gourmet picnic and wine pairing with spectacular views of Tiburon, Sausalito and Mount Tam. After lunch (and a hike or short nap if you're so inclined) we'll sail through Raccoon Straight toward Golden Gate Bridge, then turn to cruise along the San Francisco Waterfront and Alcatraz. Just think of all those tourists at Pier 39 who will be bringing home pictures of you waving from a private sailboat while enjoying fine food, wine and great company! Donation Restrictions: Adults Only. Select mutually agreed upon date April-Oct, Berkeley Marina. Winning bidder should contact the Tarczynski’s at (510)530-3968 to schedule. Donors: OCSC Sailing and The Tarczynski & Murphy FamiliesDonor Value: $900.00
2. Private Tasting, Tour and Lunch at Duckhorn Winery in Napa Six people will enjoy a private and memorable experience at one of the most celebrated wine labels in the heart of beautiful Napa Valley, California! Start the day by being picked up in Oakland for a worry-free ride to the Wine Country. Arrive at the beautiful Duckhorn Family of wineries in Napa where you will be greeted by a VIP. Your visit will begin with a private tour of the winemaking operations. Afterwards you will be treated to an elegant sit-down lunch and most likely a discussion with a Duckhorn VIP. This will be followed up with your own private tasting. And you can relax and enjoy the day because transportation back to Oakland will be provided. Cheers! Winning bidder should contact Maureen Callahan at (866) 367-9945 to schedule. Donors: Buziak family and Duckhorn Winery Donor Value $1,000.00
3. Endowment Pops A contribution at any level ($50, $100, $250, $500, $1000) HELPS Corpus Christi School to continue its tradition of excellence in Catholic education. The Endowment Pops raise money for the Father Oliveira Memorial Fund, which serves the future needs of Corpus Christi School. The Fund has a target of $2 million. Donors: The Wonderful People of Corpus Christi Donor Value: Priceless!
4. One Week Vacation in sunny Zihuatanejo, Mexico One week vacation in this 2,000 sq ft two-bedroom two-bath condo with two pools, beach access, and a terrace with full ocean views! La Casa Que Ve al Mar (which means House with a View of the Ocean) is an elegant and newly constructed, small and quiet 40 unit, eight story condo development situated just above the main road that traces its way along Playa La Ropa with spectacular views out into Bahia Zihua and the ocean beyond. Designed and built by locally famous architect Enrique Zozaya, the Casa includes two swimming pools,, covered parking, a professional administrator, well tended tropical gardens, and 24 hour security. Maid Service is provided just prior to arrival, at mid-week, and upon your departure; you also have a full kitchen, a great entertainment center with TV and DVD/Sterero as well as laundry in the condo. A dramatic 33’ by 17’ terrace is accessed via the master bedroom and/or living room and is fully furnished with rattan seating and dining table and chairs, hammocks, swings, and professionally maintained native tropical landscaping. It is very private and secluded offering breathtaking views of the beach, Bahia Zihuatanejo, and the Pacific Ocean. Nearby you have access to golf, tennis, surfing, diving and snorkeling, fishing, parasailing, water skiing, banana boating, and lots of music, restaurants and night life. Saturday to Saturday only and subject to availability. May 1 through November 16 only (although other segments might be available on a 60 day standby basis). Maximum occupancy is four persons. Reservation must be completed by June 30, 2012. Air is NOT included but we can work with you to assist you in securing the very best transportation options. Contact Alan Beales at (510)339-9776 or via E-mail at AKBLES@AOL.COM to arrange your vacation. To view online check out www.zihuatanejocondos.com. Donors: Sue & Alan Beales , Sr. and Michelle & Alan Beales, Jr. Donor Value: $1,850.00
5. Private "Behind the Scenes" Tour for Six of Pixar Studios and the Autodesk Gallery Bid on a chance for you and five others to enjoy 2 incredible behind-the-scenes tours. The first will be at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville followed by lunch at Cafe Luxo, Pixar's exclusive restaurant. See how Cars, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc., Ratatouille, and UP came to life and prepare to be inspired! Tour led by Matthew Luhn who is a Pixar Animator and a Corpus Christi dad. Package includes seeing Pixar's Wall-E art exhibit and a Pixar Tour Certificate. Contact Matthew Luhn at (510)289-9021 to choose a mutually agreeable date. The second will be a tour of the Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco, who’s technology turns great ideas into a reality through design. With more than 20 different exhibits regularly on display that showcase the innovative work of Autodesk customers, the gallery illustrates the role software plays in great design and engineering. Examples include how they helped make Avatar come to life, how they helped architect the new Christ the Light Cathedral and how they help build those amazing structures at Legoland. Contact Kevin Francis at (650)619-1587 for mutually agreeable dates. Donors: The Luhn & Francis Families Donor Value: Priceless!
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An Interior Makeover of Two Rooms with Nicole Yee of NY Interiors and the Corpus
Christi Men’s Club Includes 20 hours of Professional Interior Design, 50 hours of Men's Group labor, Plus a $500 Allowance for Materials and Finishes Do you feel that your living room is “oh-so-turn-of-the-century”, or that your dining room décor is just a bit too “Clinton Era”? Draw on Nicole Yee’s extensive design experience and vast palette of ideas (see www.nicoleyee.com) to create a vision, and then let the Men’s Club bring it to life (with oversight from Nicole). Begin with an initial consultation to explore design goals and project planning. Work with Nicole to develop a color palette, lighting selections, and accents and accessories. Then, be amazed as we transform your home by re-arranging and re-styling two rooms using your existing furnishings and artwork, plus the addition of new colors, accessories, and fixtures. On the day of your redesign, you'll spend the day away from your house. While you are out, we will be busy stripping the walls, painting, moving furniture, re-hanging pictures, installing lighting fixtures, re-styling accessories and delivering a functional, designer look. In addition, we’ll steam-clean carpets, clean windows, perform minor repairs, remove unwanted furniture, and relocate/re-wire AV equipment as needed. Upon completion, we'll make sure that you're completely pleased with the changes and will fine-tune any areas necessary to make your home feel perfect. Item not applicable to kitchens or baths. Successful bidder should coordinate with Doug Buzbee at (925)766-3882. Donors: Kingman and Nicole Yee and the Corpus Christi Men’s Club Donor Value: $4,000.00
Always the ultimate expierience for any baseball fan, but in 2011 it is EXTRA SPECIAL because next year is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see up close and personal many of the players who brought a World Series Championship to San Francisco for the first time in 52 years in 2010. This item includes a pre-game field visit at AT&T Park, four (4) premium lower-box game tickets, autographed baseballs from Giants pitchers and passes to hang-out in the Field Club Lounge or on Club Level. The winning bidder will work with the Giants to find a mutually agreed upon date (Opening Day/Weekend and Final Weekend excluded) and must arrive in time for Giants Batting Practice. During this 15-minute field visit, you will have the oppourtunity to get up close to some of your favorite Giants with the chance to possibly get an autograph or two from some of the players. The package also includes individually autographed baseballs from World Series starting pitchers Tim Lincecum (Two-Time Cy Young Winner), Matt Cain, Jonathan Sanchez, Madison Baumgarner and World Series closer Brian Wilson!
Winner to contact Elizabeth Murphy at (415)972-1765 or Shana Daum at (415)972-2496 to arrange a mutually agreeable date.
Donors: Murphy and Daum Families Donation Value: Priceless!
8. One Week Vacation at Datura Villa, Jamaica A Caribbean paradise awaits you! Come to Jamaica Mon and bring up to 10 people for a week to beautiful Datura Villa located five miles south of Montego Bay on nine hilltop acres. The villa offers privacy as well as a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Caribbean. The villa provides five bedrooms with private baths and comes with an experienced cook, housekeeper, residing gardener, maid and laundress. The property manager has been with the villa for more than fifteen years and is also in charge of ground transportation. Datura has a 50 foot swimming pool, hot tub, cabana and tennis court. The world-famous Doctor's Cave Beach with restaurants, Reggae music, piano bars and shopping await you in Montego Bay. Also nearby are sailing, deep sea fishing, scuba, snorkeling and three world class golf courses. Includes a one-week stay for up to ten guests. Subject to blackout weeks. Also subject to scheduling and availability. Air and ground transportation are not included. Full support staff is provided including cook, maid(s) and pool man but the cost and purchase of groceries is not included. Must be used within thirteen months from the date of the auction and is not transferable. Donor: David Creech & Dana Miller Donor Value: $3,200.00
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‘State of the State’ Dinner with Former Governor Pete Wilson Elegant Six-Course Dinner for 10 Guests in the Home of Kevin and Laura Francis featuring decidedly California Cuisine with Head Chef Stephen Ripley Do you really want to know the inside scoop on how politics and public policy work? We mean REALLY WANT TO KNOW? Well, here is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have your questions answered. And if you want to impress the boss, your father-in-law or Father Leo, invite them along as well. If you win this item, you will have the opportunity to invite 9 of your closest friends to join you for an intimate dinner with Governor Wilson. How does California resolve the budget crisis and get back on track? How should President Obama handle the ongoing issues with North Korea and Iran? What was it like to go toe-to-toe with Willie Brown in budget battles? What national security threats keep him awake at night? Where does Governor Wilson believe the State is headed with Governor-Elect Brown at the helm? There are few public servants in America with more public policy experience. Governor Wilson served for eight years as the 36th Governor of California, eight years as a United States Senator, eleven years as Mayor of San Diego and four years as a California State Assemblyman. He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National World War II Museum, and served on two critical national security positions during the 911 terrorist attacks, including the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board and the Defense Policy Board. Take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to engage the former chief executive of one of the world’s greatest economies in the intimate setting of the Francis home in Crocker Highlands. Feast upon an exquisite six-course dinner based on California-grown ingredients and California-bred gastronomy, prepared by Head Chef Stephen Ripley, and wines paired to dinner courses by Carlos Blythe of Boutique Wine Management. This event is not merely for political gain - our children are the winners too! Successful bidder should contact Doug Buzbee at (925)766-3882 for scheduling. Sponsors: The Bratton, Burke, Buzbee, Buziak, Clavin, Dunne, Francis, Herreras, Horvath, Pugsley, Ripley, and Walsh Families, and Boutique Wine Management. Value: Priceless
10. Oakland A's Luxury Box Package Gather up 17 of your closest friends to share a luxury suite for an Oakland A's baseball game at McAfee Coliseum. The suite includes comfortable seating for 18, plenty of milling-around room, televisions, bar (un-stocked) and food service areas. Drinks and catering are not included, but can be arranged through the A's catering office. The winning bidder and the donor will mutually agree upon the game day. Several games are not available-such as Opening Day, Yankee series, and others-but there are plenty of exciting games to choose from. This package also includes a pair of tickets behind home plate for a game to be agreed upon. Successful bidder should contact Barry Woods for scheduling at (510)339-0463. Donor: Barry & Anne Woods Donor Value: $1,500.00
11. Private Scenic Plane Tour for Four and Lunch at Mezzaluna in Half Moon Bay Ever wonder what it would be like to experience one of the most beautiful cities in the world first-class from a private plane? Now is your opportunity! Your 21/2 hour experience will begin at Livermore airport where you and your guests will be treated to an unforgettable day. From the comfort of your very own Cessna Centurion with an experienced scenic bay pilot, you will enjoy a spectacular scenic plane ride over some of San Francisco’s most beautiful treasures … the Golden Gate Bride, Alcatraz, the Bay andthe Coastline … Your stop will be in incredible Half Moon Bay where you will enjoy a lovely lunch at the renowned and award-winning Mezzaluna Sapori di Italia Restaurant. Your plane ride back to Livermore airport will be just as exciting. This item includes the private plan ride for four plus lunch at Mezzaluna (lunch value $250). Winning bidder should contact Steve Sweeney at (925)876-3100 to schedule their flight. Donor’s: The Buziak, Salazar and Swinney Families Donor Value: $1,250.00
12. Churchside Parking Tired of getting shut out of the parking lot for Sunday Mass? Weary of driving up and down St. James or Estates searching for a parking spot then walking in the rain, knowing that Fr. Leo might call you out as you walk in 10 minutes late? The solution can be yours: Guaranteed front door parking at Sunday Mass, for 1 year, including the biggies... Easter and Christmas. You choose any Mass: Saturday (5 p.m.) or Sunday (8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.). Never be late for Mass again!
Donor: Father Leo Edgerly Donor Value: $500.00
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