2014 Live Auction Catalog - Downtown Yakima Rotary Club

Soirée
Upon arrival, please take a moment to confirm your attendance and
gather your Bid and Table Numbers at Registration. To streamline checkout and avoid standing in long lines at the end of the night, we encourage
you to use our Quick Check Payment method by selecting your payment
type and swiping your credit card using the encrypted credit card machines at registration.
Lighten up by leaving your outer garments at Coat Check, adjacent to
Registration and manned by High School Students from Eisenhower, Davis
and West Valley Interact Clubs.
Strike your best pose in your gala attire to memorialize the evening
when getting your portrait taken by our professional photographers Tavis
& Amy Guild of Memory Montage Photography.
Payment
Payment in full the night of the auction is mandatory. Payment for
purchases may be made in Cash, Check, Credit Card (VISA, Mastercard or
American Express) or on your Rotary Account.
For your convenience, a statement of purchases will be available to
you after the Silent Auction has closed and again at the conclusion of the
Live Auction. If you have enrolled in Quick Check, you may gather your
items by showing your statement to the volunteers manning the Silent
Auction Tables or in the Quick Check stations at checkout.
Silent Auction Items can be purchased out right, without running the
risk of being outbid by waiting for the table to close. Simply write your
bid number in the Guaranteed Purchase section of the Bid Form, and you
own the item!
Receipts for payment must be shown prior to picking up the items and
leaving the building. Volunteers will bring your items to the check out
tables and assist with carrying the items to your car. MENU
Prepared by Chef Michael Ruthruff and Chef David Skorka
First Course
Grilled vegetable terrine served with curried squash coulis
Salad Course
Spinach Salad
Tossed Baby Spinach with Hard Boiled Eggs and Spiced Pecans
Bacon Dressing
Main Course
Petit Filet of Beef and Pacific Crab Cake
Cabernet Demi and Whole Grain Mustard Sauce
Sides
Grilled Asparagus with lemon butter
Dauphine Potatoes
Cheese Course
Tieton Farm and Creamery
Black Pearl
Dessert Course
Pistachio Charlotte with brandied cherries and dark
chocolate sauce
Acknowledgements
Rotary Auction 2014 Co-Chairs
Erin Black
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Rick Fairbrook
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Kurt Labberton
Live Auction Procurement
Noël Moxley
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Amy Neal
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Joe Farina
Silent Auction Procurement
Connie Falon
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Jenna Weber
Corporate Sponsors • Dave Hargreaves & Charlie Eglin
Friends of Rotary • Mike Kokenge
Reservations • David Cobia
Catalogue • John Baule
Promotions • Sharon Miracle-Harris & Dana Dwinell
Accounting/Cashier • Betty Jo Murray & Cec Anson
Interact • Stephani Kinney
Warehousing • Mike McKinney
Logistics • Jedean Corpron
Printing • Instant Press
Catalogue Ads • Marcelle Winn & Lars Hanson
Design • Smith, Phillips & DiPietro and The Field Group
Video • Becky Kochie & David Lynx
Valet Parking • Stephani Kinney
Stars • Brad Kessinger
Volunteers
Interact Clubs at Davis, West Valley, and Eisenhower
Rotaract
Rotary Exchange Students
Fernando Canet Ramo – Spain
Briyit Lizcano Ramirez – Columbia
Past Auction Chairs
Moriet Miketa
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Jim DeGrasse
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Chris Pauling
A very special thank you to our amazing
Executive Director Carolyn Flory and assistant Lorna Huck
There may be three co-chairs charged with presenting a fun, exciting and successful Rotary auction, but
Carolyn and Lorna provide the foundation of support for it all. Wisdom gained from experience kept
everyone involved on time and on task. It couldn’t have been done without their extra time and effort.
The Auction Chairs express a hearfelt thank you to both of them.
Through the participation of committed Yakima Rotarians a wonderful Soiree has been created for all our
guests to enjoy. The theme for Yakima Downtown Rotary this year is to “Enjoy Rotary” and we hope
you do just that as we fulfill Rotary’s commitment to our community.
Live Auction
1
Rimrock Escape
Enjoy three nights (mutually agreed upon)
at the Menke’s cabin at Russell Creek on White
Pass. You can plan on a cozy evening in front
of the river rock fireplace, or spend a relaxing
afternoon on the deck which looks out on to Rimrock Lake. There is a bedroom on the main floor
with a king bed, and a loft with a queen bed and two twins. An additional two twin beds in an alcove are great for your little munchkins. The cabin features a newly remodeled bathroom, Wi-Fi, a landline
telephone because cell service is limited, a flat screen TV, and lots of
games. There is also a gas barbeque on the deck. The cabin is just
15 minutes from the White Pass Ski Area and an hour’s drive from Yakima. Also included is a $150 gift certificate to Trout Lodge. Winter
access is dependent on the snow depth.
Nan & Tony Menke
$1,000
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The Maine Event
Eight lobster-loving-landlubbers will partake
of a full and authentic Maine Lobster Dinner on
a mutually agreeable date in the Spring of 2015. Hosted at the home of John & Maureen Adkison,
the meal will be focused on succulent saltwater crustaceans swimming in warm butter, but
because this is a benefit for Rotary, all cholesterol will have been
removed. Yakima Valley wines will flow freely; and you will leave
happy with your hunger fully satisfied. John & Maureen Adkison, Miller & Associates
3
A Memorable Musical Meal
Four couples will have the honor of sharing
an exquisite dinner at the Home of Brig and Susie
Temple. The evening, which is co-hosted by Cliff
& Janie Plath, will feature dinner prepared by the
talented and tasty Zesta Cucina chefs, fine wines
from the hosts’ private cellars, and the highlight—
a private violin concert with piano accompaniment
by Maestro Lawrence Golan, the Helen N. Jewett Yakima Symphony
Orchestra Music Director. Because of Lawrence’s schedule; you may
choose either January 8, 2015; August 25, 2015; or August 26, 2015.
Brig & Susie Temple, Cliff & Janie Plath
$2,500
4
It Should Be Illegal
Clothing Optional…Rotary Logo Tattoos Required
& Must Be Visible…An Evening so Fun, it should be
illegal. This is how a dinner at the elegant home of
Paul and Terri Schaake for eight very refined (the
term is used somewhat loosely here) individuals is
being described. John Gasperetti, Brad Patterson, and Craig & Jan
Mendenhall will join Terri & Paul to present an evening of magnificent
dining, soothing candlelight, and relaxing music. It will be “a night
so fine...it can only happen once every two years”. Warning: Memory
of the evening may be affected by the volume of wine consumed,
and the Rotary Club’s liability insurance does not cover any part of
the event.
Paul & Terri Schaake, Craig & Jan Mendenhall, John Gasperetti & Brad Patterson, Miller & Associates Wealth Management LLC
$2,000
5
For The Sportsman In You
Join award-winning and outdoor columnist Rob
Phillips for three days of hunting and fishing. You
and three guests will spend two days with Rob
fishing for summer Chinook and sockeye salmon
in the upper Columbia River next summer in his
20 foot jet sled. And then, in the fall your group
will spend a day in the field with Rob chasing upland birds in the lower Yakima Valley. Everything
including an overnight stay for four during the
July fishing trip and meals are provided. Rob provides all the fishing
gear, food and drinks for the day’s fishing and hunting. All you need
to provide are your licenses and the desire to spend some fun times
in the great outdoors! Contact Rob for mutually agreed upon dates. To be used during 2015.
Smith, Phillips, & DiPietro Advertising
$2,000
6
Summer on the Oregon Coast
For one entire glorious week you can call a
three-bedroom, 2.5 bath house in Seaside, Oregon your personal vacation home. There is a
full kitchen (should you want to spend the week
cooking), dining area, outdoor deck, and lots of
sporting equipment in 1,800 square feet of living
space. There is even a fenced area for dogs (or any sort of pet that
needs roaming limits). It easily accommodates six people (and more
if coziness is acceptable). Use before December 31, 2015, subject to
availability.
Charlie & Leslie Eglin
$2,400
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Flamingos & Fun
One week--Saturday to Saturday (seven
heavenly nights)— can be yours to enjoy at
the Villa del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort
and Spa in Nuevo Vallarta (Riviera Nayarit),
which is convenient to Playa Bucerias and
the Flamingos Golf Club. There is one bedroom with a king size bed,
a second bedroom with 2 double beds, and one double murphy bed
in the living room; thus up to eight persons can luxuriate in accommodations boasting a fully equipped kitchen, private terraces, flat
screen satellite TVs, 24 hour room service, and more. There are 2
restaurants as part of the resort as well as a lagoon style multi-level
swimming pool, concierge services, non-motorized water sports, and
even access to a real pirate cruise. You may (or may not) get to share
in some booty! Make the date with the donor, but it is not available
on holidays or anytime from the week prior to Thanksgiving through
January 1st. Airfair not included.
Dave & Patty Dion
$3,000
8
HOG WILD
Eight people will enjoy a VIP experience that
will drive them HOG WILD! Seriously, if you like
a good party, smoked meats and barbecue with
a touch of apple, this unique Yakima event is for
you. VIP guests enjoy designated parking, covered seating and separate bar and cocktail service. Gift bags, special
tastings prepared by the best BBQ teams, signature cocktail tastings,
and select wine and microbrews will be enjoyed at scheduled time
throughout the weekend. Plus VIPs get the best seats in the house
for live music all weekend, a classic car parade AND entertaining hog
calling and pie eating contests. If that’s not enough….VIPs truly get
to PIG OUT at their very own Southern-style Pig Pickin’ Party when
a whole roasted hog is delivered to the VIP tent. September 12-13,
2015.
Tree Top
$1,500
9
Bourbon, Chicken, & Pecan Pie
That good old Kentucky boy, Mr. Sean Hawkins,
and his lovely bride, Jessica, will use traditional
family Southern recipes to treat 24 very lucky people to an evening of fried chicken and all the fixin’s
at the Gilbert Cave. Fine Kentucky bourbon and
Gilbert Cellars wines will accompany the delectable food, which absolutely has to include hush
puppies and pecan pie. There is not a finer way to spend a glorious
summer 2015 evening. Date to be mutually arranged.
Sean Hawkins & Jessica Moskwa Hawkins
$100 person/$200 couple
10
France Meets New Zealand
The Tieton Lofts will be the scene for a magnificent dinner party for eight festive people. Chef
Steve Altmayer will prepare a French-inspired
multiple course menu with a touch of New Zealand
added. Bob Hall Autos will furnish transportation
if requested. Plan to agree on a mutually convenient date between
December 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015; excluding January 2015.
Steve Altmayer, Moriet Miketa, Helen Marieskind,
Bob Hall Autos
$2,000
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Re-Charging at Cannon Beach
Two very lucky people will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in luxury and relaxation for 3 nights in a stunning oceanview room
at the Ocean Lodge in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Your time will be yours to spend as you choose—
light your fireplace, open your window and read
to the sound of the ceaseless crashing surf, take long walks on the
endless beach, wander among the shops of the town, or focus the
stay on your own personal ideas of fun and good times. One evening
you may partake of the cuisine at The Driftwood, an exquisite local
restaurant, and pay your bill with the included $100 gift certificate. The Ocean Lodge is ocean front, pet-friendly, smoke free, with internet access and Jacuzzi. A light breakfast is included.
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
$1,100
12
A Summer Soirée on Linden Way
A five-course dinner will be hosted in four
Linden Way homes for five couples by nine Linden Way Rotarians. Play these numbers (5-4-59) correctly and you will be treated to a dinner
beginning with gourmet appetizers and ending
with dessert, after-dinner drinks, and some
amazing entertainment that will have you sharing the fun for months afterwards. Mark your calendar for August 21,
2015 and bid high.
Amy & Mike McKinney, Dottie & Greg Berndt, John Rennie,
Roseanne & Bruce Bacon, Sean & Bridget Russel, Marallyn
Schonian, Sara & Mark Holtzinger
$2,500
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Double The Fun
Two fabulous magnums of 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (autographed by Drew Bledsoe) from the Walla
Walla Doubleback Winery, tasting at the winery for
up to 10 people, and a $200 Gift Card to be used at
a lunch or dinner venue of your choice can be yours. You will have nothing to whine about as you take
advantage of this deal.
Doubleback Winery, Friends of Rotary
$1,500
Miller & Associates Wealth Management, LLC
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
6 South 2nd Street, Suite 702
Yakima, WA 98901
509.248.4589
or toll-free
866.264.2834
Kathy Miller Parrish
Managing Partner
Senior Financial Advisor
MandAWealth.wfadv.com
Connie Falon
CRPS
Senior Financial Advisor
Proud to Support
Rotarian Goodwill
Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC
Miller & Associates Wealth Management, LLC is a separate entity from WFAFN
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A Rosy Evening At Rosedell
Owner and chef of The Barrel House, Tim
Shroeder, will take his talents on the road
and prepare a tempting dinner for 8 to be
served in the early 20th century elegance of
A. E. and Rose Parker Larson’s stone mansion on West Yakima Avenue. Holli Radke,
who owns the home (known as Rosedell) and operates a Bed & Breakfast within its walls, will lead you on a tour of the historic landmark
home before dinner. A. E., who made his fortune in a variety of
enterprises (including investments in the Sunshine Mining Company)
was President of the Yakima Rotary Club in 1930-31 (only a few years
before he died) and his wife Rose was a founder of the local RoseAlma Club. Arrange a mutually agreeable date anytime before May 31,
2015.
Holli Radke, Tim & Robin Shroeder
$2,000
15
Quite The Racquet
Two couples or four friends will be spoiled
at the Indian Wells Tennis Tournament with box
seat tickets in center Court 1 and the new Court
2 for three days and two nights of championship
tennis on March 11, 12, and 13, 2015. While
there, you will stay in a beautiful two bedroom, 2 1/2 bath condo for
four nights, Tuesday through Friday directly across from the tennis
complex. Relax between matches at the condo pool or workout facility. Your trip will begin with welcome cocktails and appetizers at the
nearby home of Greg and Jan Luring on Tuesday night. What’s more,
free cocktails are included at the fabulous Nobu Restaurant overlooking Court 2. A box seat parking pass guarantees you good parking if
you wish to drive. Airfare is not included. Ready, Set, Serve Up Your
Paddle for the BEST TENNIS in the WORLD!!
Greg & Jan Luring
$3,500
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Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend
This stunning lady’s diamond pendant features
a 33 mm long setting cast in 18K white gold. The
domed top half is covered with 96 full cut diamonds
totaling just under 2 carats in weight. The sparkle
in the eyes of the woman who puts this on will be
worth every penny spent.
Parry Jewelers
$5,875
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Remote Alaska
Historic McDougall Lodge located on Lake Creek
about 75 miles northwest of Anchorage, will be your
place of rest on this six-day/five-night fully guided salmon fishing trip for two. There will be fully
guided fishing with tackle, rods, and reels; lodging;
all meals and—best of all—someone else who will fillet, freeze, and
vacuum package your catch. The trip may be taken anytime during
fishing season beginning in June and running into September 2015. The package does NOT include your fishing license ($55 plus $30 for
King), airfare from the lower 48 states, the floatplane (about $230
per person roundtrip), gratuities, and alcoholic beverages. Ahoy, All
Adventurous Anglers—you will dine out, literally, on this trip for many
months after you return home. Minimum bid of $3,300.
Gary Christensen, McDougall Lodge
$6,800
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The Whole Pig and More
Treat yourself to the best BBQ Party you
could ever imagine. Twenty lucky people will
join your hosts Brad Masset, the famous chef at
5 North and Birchfield Manor, and Ryan Messer,
the BBQ and Fun King of Yakima. These two
fellows will tempt your taste buds with a whole
roasted pig, ribs, and beef brisket; accompanied by all the traditional sides like potato salad, baked beans, cornbread, and luscious
desserts. Napkins provided! Wash it all down with your favorite beer
or wine. Choose our own Bale Breaker Brewing Company’s finest ales
or a crisp rose, delicious white, or fierce red wine from one of Walla
Walla’s newest wineries, Ardor Cellars. The event is set for Friday,
May 29, 2015 at 6 PM in the spectacular gardens of Ryan & Genipher
Messer.
Idea Marketing, 5 North, Birchfield Manor,
and Ardor Cellars
$150 a person/$300 couple
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Cave B By Chopper
Cave B, located on a ledge 900 feet above the
Columbia River, is a must-see destination for wine
tasting and reveling in one of Eastern Washington’s greatest views. The sweep of the river below and the dark basalt cliffs are breath-taking. Located adjacent to The Gorge Amphitheatre,
Cave B was literally carved into the landscape; making it a contemporary architectural and environmentally friendly gem all its own. But then there are the wines as well, and while most of us have to tediously make the trek by car, four lucky people will get to soar above
the maddening fray and over the ridges in a helicopter on a mutually
agreeable date. You will swoop above the wind machine farm at
Ryegrass, and then suddenly down toward the mighty Columbia, and
be set gently down right next to the Cave B vineyards and buildings. You can then completely relax at a complimentary lunch in the Cave
B restaurant, Tendrils, before flying back to reality. This deal is skyhigh awesome. Expires November 22, 2015.
Diamond Back Orchard Company
$2,500
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Find Yourself At The Foundry
The Walla Walla Foundry is the place to get it done
with metal. Since its founding in the 1980’s it has gained
a reputation for quality and collaboration that has attracted sculptors from around the world. Ten people will
have the opportunity to tour this world-class facility that
is not open to the public. Afterwards, enjoy wine-tasting
at the Foundry Vineyards. A $1,000 hotel credit at the
historic Marcus Whitman Hotel is included – make this a
special weekend!
Walla Walla Foundry,
Friends of Rotary
$5,000
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Pave It Over
Have a crumbling driveway or pothole-cratered parking lot? This one is for you! Granite
Construction will send out its experts to measure,
price, and pave, with asphalt, your tired looking
driveway or parking lot. The resulting first class
job will turn what is now an eyesore, and possibly
unsafe situation, into something that will provide an excellent first
impression for home or business. Total area to be paved will be limited to about 5,000 sq. ft.
Granite Construction Company
$5,000
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Mayan Mexico
For one full week (or six nights) you can
escape the winter inversions that hang over
the Yakima Valley by flying off to the sundrenched Mexican Coast and check into one
of the Grand Mayan Resorts. You will be given a master suite that
has two full bedrooms, two full bathrooms, living area, kitchen, and dining space. Up to six adults and two children can live quite happily for the week. Your destination could be Puerto Penasco, Nuevo
Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, or Rivera Maya. Whichever you
choose, be prepared to experience lush vegetation, championship
golf courses, endless beaches, dramatic pools, and more, all in pristine locations with careful attention paid to preserving the natural
eco-systems. Donor will make reservations (subject to availability)
when you decide on the time and place. Blackout dates are the last
week of March, the first week of April, Christmas week, and New
Year’s week. Google MayanPalace.com. Airfare is the responsibility
of winning bidder.
Michael & Stephani Kinney,
Friends of Rotary
$5,850
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Ski With Champions
Enjoy a great day of skiing with Steve and
Phil Mahre at White Pass Ski Area. A total of 8
people will enjoy a ½ day of skiing with instruction. Everyone will experience the twins’ individual style on skiing and instruction and lunch.
When Phil & Steve established the training center, they commented “we have a passion for this sport and enjoy
sharing that passion with others.” A mutually agreeable date will be
chosen during the winter of 2014-2015. Lift tickets are included and
the Sporthaus will supply demo skis for those that would like them. This item is dependent upon acceptable snow conditions allowing for
White Pass to be open for business.
Phil & Steve Mahre, White Pass Ski Area,
Sporthaus$6,000
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Cruise The Azamara Way
Azamara Club Cruises is a destination-immersive cruise line for up-market travelers
who want to not only see the places and cultures they visit, but to live them. Azamara’s
two intimate, 694-guest ships offer a boutique
European hotel ambience with extraordinary
service, fine cuisine and wines from around the world, as well as
wellness and vitality programs, all while sailing to a host of destinations larger ships can’t reach. You will get to choose (subject to
blackout dates and space availability) from among cruises to 181
ports in 55 countries in Northern and Western Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia, the West Indies, South America and Antarctica while
relaxing in your custom oceanview stateroom (upgrades available for
extra purchase). Azamara Club voyages are as pleasing on the open
seas as they are on land; each ship has a sophisticated atmosphere
supported by a thoughtful and friendly international staff. Enjoy
your choice of six dining venues, including two specialty restaurants,
Prime C and Aqualina. Savor one of the limited production bottles
of wines from the world-class cellar. Pamper yourself in the tranquil
spa staffed by professional aestheticians and therapists. Enjoy the
live entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge, try your hand at blackjack
or roulette in the Casino Luxe, or simply spend an evening stargazing
with a warm blanket and brandy. You’ll love where Azamara takes
you. Your $8,000 certificate (which has no cash value) is good on any
cruise offered between December 1, 2014 and November 30, 2015. Taxes, some gratuities, a daily inclusion charge of $50 per person for
a variety of beverages and amenities, port charges, and airfair to and
from departure and arrival ports are not included. Minimum bid is
$3,000.
Azamara Cruises
$8,000
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Ski Sun Valley
Ski/Relax/Dine/Discover Sun Valley,
Idaho-rated the #3 ski resort in all of North
America it is celebrating 78 years of tradition as America’s first destination ski resort. You and your friends will have an entire
week stay as Bob & Gayle Hall’s guests at their townhome in the remarkable Les Saisons,which is Sun Valley’s Private Residence Resort. Your home, which is in downtown Ketchum, is a beautifully furnished
three bedroom (two master suites, one double queen), 3.5 bath residence with a den or office as well. There is a swimming pool and
hot tubs with views of the remarkable Mt. Baldy, a full fitness center
with state-of-the-art equipment, a full service spa with large steam
and sauna rooms, underground parking, full valet service to/from
the ski lifts, and a full concierge staff to schedule your dinner and
entertainment reservations. A daily housekeeping staff keeps any
random thoughts of cleaning at bay, and the latest in audio/video/
Wi-Fi is at your fingertips. Your stay can be Saturday to Saturday either February 7-14, 2015 or March 21-28, 2015. This offer is good for
three couples or a substantial family. Google lessaisons-sunvalley.
com for a tour.
Bob & Gayle Hall
$5,150
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Va-Va-Varoom
March 14-15, 2015 is the date for a NASCAR
Weekend to be enjoyed by four car racing enthusiasts. The package includes four pit passes
for both Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15; four
grandstand seats for the races on Sunday, March
15; and a $4,000 cash allowance for airfare, hotel, and other related
expenses. The purchasers are required to be at the track in Phoenix,
Arizona no later than 9 AM on Saturday, March 14, 2015 to clear security, and get pit and grandstand passes.
Marty & Judy Verbrugge, Sage Fruit
$10,000
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Lions, Giraffes, Rhinos, Hippos, and YOU
Four people will visit South Africa on this sixday high quality photo safari to the Kido Reserve
in Zulu Natal, South Africa. The trip includes
all meals, one game drive per day, and lodging
at a comfortable game lodge with a swimming
pool and private chalet. Numerous side excursions are available at an additional cost, and reduced pricing can be
arranged if you want to take additional family members or friends. Numerous Yakima Valley Rotarians and friends have reported that this
is one of the best trips they have ever taken. Winning bidders will be
treated to a pre-trip wine & cheese reception at Mike Broadhead’s
home, where Gary Christensen, who has been on the trip multiple
times, will show a selection of his photographs of the adventure. Includes airline credit of $2,000. A reserve bid must be met.
Gary Christensen, R.E. Powell Distributing, Central Valley
Bank, KIDO Safaris, Mike Broadhead
$11,000
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It’s A Tradition, The Presidents’ Dinner
In an Auction tradition three Yakima Rotary club
presidents (current, past and future) and their wives
invite you and yours to a special evening. Join us
for the President’s dinner: an evening of fabulous
foods, wonderful wines, marvelous music and fantastic fun. Friday, May 29, 2015, we will begin the
evening with a fully hosted bar at the Rotary Pavilion in Franklin Park, followed by a scrumptious dinner in the Yakima Valley Museum catered by one of
Yakima’s finest chefs and then dancing the night away. Price is only
$150 per person for a night to remember. The Adkisons, DiPietros and
Dions invite you to join them for a rip-roaring Rotary night.
Friends of Rotary
$150 person/$300 couple
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Raise The Paddle
Yakima Rotary Charities has been a force for good
in this community since 1920, when funds were first
raised to send crippled children to Seattle for special treatments and equipment so they could lead
normal lives. Since then, Rotary Charities grants,
made possible largely by this auction, bought Yakima’s first iron lung
to help polio victims, helped build a hospital in Yetebon, Ethiopia,
aided rural schools in Peru and Mexico, and—just recently— built an
incredible playground at Franklin Park and the Union Gospel Mission,
created a Rotary Reading Room at the Southeast Community Center,
and remodeled the Yakima Valley Hearing & Speech Center. Your gift
tonight will give Rotary Charities the funds to continue its incredible
legacy of Service Above Self to this community we all love. So please
take this opportunity to raise your bid number at one of the following
levels: $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, $1,000, $500, $250, $100.
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Mountain Lodge Seclusion
Enjoy a glorious Cascade Mountain overnight
in a lodge all your own on beautiful Clear Lake
near White Pass during the Summer of 2015. With enough room to comfortably sleep 24
people in six bedrooms, the newly remodeled
Camp Prime Time Lodge is the perfect setting
for a family reunion, company retreat, or a friendly bonding experience. You will have use of the kitchen (which has refrigeration), barbeque, ovens, and a fire pit (unless a burn ban is in effect). This two
day, one-night opportunity must be scheduled mid-week a month in
advance anytime from June through September 2015. Dates chosen
cannot interfere with Camp sessions, which take place Friday through
Sunday.
Prime Time, Inc.
$1,000
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It’s A Hayride
Eight fun-loving folks will tour Lower Yakima Valley wineries in a “Cowboy Limousine”. The trip includes not only all the hay you
will happily bring home on your clothes, but
cheese and fruit samplings and a picnic lunch at one of the wineries. Available Thursday through Sunday at 11 AM.
Cherry Wood Bed, Breakfast, & Barn
$1,200
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Branson Country
Toast in 2015 in Branson, Missouri where you will
be spending the week of December 27, 2014 to January 4, 2015 in a luxurious French Quarter Hotel one
bedroom, one bath condo that sleeps 4. You will be
steps away from the live entertainment venues, restaurants, and
shops right on the main thoroughfare. You will also recieve 4 tickets
each to Silver Dollar City and Showboat Branson Belle good for January 1st, 2nd, 3rd or anytime in 2015. Unwind from all your activities
at the hotel, which has a pool, hot tub, picnic areas for barbeque,
and even a children’s pool, splash playground, and playground. You
will start off 2015 relaxed, refreshed, and ready for anything. Airfare is not included as part of this package.
Greg & Jan Luring, Greg Stewart
$2,000
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On The (Phuket) Beach
Wow! Start marking the days off if you are
the winning bidder for this vacation in Thailand. Your apartment has already been booked for the
week of May 16, 2015 through May 23, 2015 at
the Marriott Phuket Beach Club on the renowned
Mai Khao Beach. This spacious two-bedroom
apartment--one with a king bed, the other with two double beds
includes a sofa bed, two bathrooms, private balcony, full kitchen,
stunning decor, and all the modern amenities. Located by the Andaman Sea it features spectacular swimming pools, privileged access
to all the perks of the JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa, including
10 restaurants and lounges, a tropical spa specializing in traditional
Thai treatments, and service extraordinaire. You will have the opportunity to experience every water sport that is legal or discover
the thrill of a lifetime riding through the jungle on a magnificent
elephant. Perfect for six people. Airfare not included.
Terry & Jennifer Bliesner
$2,800
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Golf & Wine in The Twice-Named Town
You and three guests will share a 2015 round of golf
at the Walla Walla Country Club and spend a relaxing restful night in two deluxe king guest rooms at
the magnificently restored Marcus Whitman Hotel. Each hotel room will be stocked with a gift basket
overflowing with L’Ecole No. 41 wine, wine glasses,
and nice selection of Baker Boyer Bank & L’Ecole
gifts and treats. Package also includes a $200 gift
certificate for a Limo to enjoy a carefree afternoon of wine-tasting. To end your day you will have a $250 gift certificate to use at the
highly acclaimed Whitehouse-Crawford Restaurant, and take home
two magnums of L’Ecole’s 2008 Columbia Valley Merlot from their
esteemed Library Collection. Must be used by December 31, 2015
and one of the group must be a Yakima Country Club member.
Baker Boyer Bank, L’Ecole No. 41
$1,500
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ART-Fantastic
Fine art in two forms—the incredibly unique
and art-filled home of Leo Adams and the culinary skills of Brad Masset. Six people will be
bowled over by the ambiance of the home and
the delectable food prepared by Chef. Includes
wine from, where else, the Masset Winery. Mutually agreeable date to be determined
Leo Adams, Brad Masset
$1,200
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Hawaiian Hideaway
Breathtaking sunset views, a covered lanai, and more are among the features that will
make you want to take up permanent residence
in this two-bedroom, two bath oceanfront condominium at Kona-By-The-Sea. Located about
1.5 miles south of historic Kailua-Kona town on
the western coast of the Big Island of Hawaii;
your home-away-from-home will envelope you in the realities of relaxation and perhaps even romance for one week sometime between
March and November 2015. There is a full kitchen, washer/dryer,
central air conditioning, covered parking, elevator, Wi-Fi, a pool, hot
tub, and BBQ grills, but, alas, no pets are allowed. Airfare not included.
Mark & Jeanie McWhorter
$3,000
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Bring in The New Year With Mickey
Recover from Christmas with a week stay
amidst the rolling hills and orange groves of Central Florida at a 4-Star resort just minutes from
Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios. Vacation Village at Parkway, your hotel for the
week of December 27, 2014 to January 4, 2015, boasts all the comforts you would want in a deluxe one bedroom,
one bath suite that sleeps 4. There are 6 swimming pools, a picnic
area for a breezy breakfast or supper under the stars, and even a tot
lot. A bit further, but equally accessible, are historic St. Augustine,
the Kennedy Space Center, beautiful Busch Gardens, and enchanting
Silver Springs. PLUS the package includes four park hopper passes
for Disney World. Airfare not included. Pack up the family, find three
friends, and send us all a postcard. Greg & Jan Luring, Friends of Rotary
$3,500
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Make A Saturday Special
Will it be the latest James Bond thriller starring Daniel Craig? A romantic comedy with Hugh
Jackman? A mystery with heart stopping sudden
appearances and breathtaking scenery? Or seductive vampires and werewolves looking for love? Whatever movie you choose, Yakima Theatres will
host you and 99 of your best friends for a Saturday midmorning private showing of a new movie that has been out at least four weeks
(check with the theatre office in advance to choose your movie and
tell your friends to wait). A small pop and popcorn are included because who can go to a movie without these essential accompanying
treats? Unfortunately, no 3D films may be selected, but there will
be plenty of fabulous selections to enjoy. Use between December 1,
2014 and November 30, 2015.
Yakima Theatres
$1,300
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A Villa, A Beach, & More
Historic, friendly Ricon, Puerto Rico (also
known for the best views in the Caribbean) is calling you! And you will happily respond when you
learn that you and your guests will be immersed
in the lap of luxury at Casa Grande Villa, which
has a main house with gracious accommodations
for up to 10 people (including 4 bedrooms and
3 bathrooms, all cooled by the trade winds and
air-conditioning). Ricon is surrounded on three sides by crystal clear
ocean beaches, and the crown jewel, the idyllic Sandy Beach. This
postcard perfect setting is a short stroll from the villa and offers soft,
warm white sand and sparkling blue surf. You will be captivated by
the commanding vistas from the spacious, private decks that extend
from all 3 levels. The chef’s kitchen is fully equipped whether preparing a quick bite or gourmet meal. Surfside restaurants and beach
bars with live music will delight your senses. Activities abound! Water
sport rentals, surfing lessons, yoga and shopping are all within walking distance. Gather your friends and family and share total serenity
and the hospitality of Puerto Rico with those you love. The memories
you create here will last a lifetime! The details… in Puerto Rico, USA,
you don’t need your US Passport. Airfare is not included. Select any
timeframe for your 1 week stay with the exception of December 15
thru April 30.
Chris Pauling
$4,500
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Fremont Brew Pub Crawl
Spend a weekend in the quirky, crazy,
fun, and—yes, fancy in its own way, Fremont
District of Seattle. You will stay in a 650 sq.
ft. one bedroom one bath charming bungalow
with fireplace within walking distance of the
water. You will want to use the included $250
Gift Card at the many fine brew pubs nearby, such as Hale’s Ales,
Fremont Brewing, and Red Door Alehouse. And plan to use the $50
Gift Certificate for breakfast at the Dish Cafe, voted Seattle’s best
breakfast in 2011. Finally, the bungalow will have a bottle of Leonetti wine waiting when you arrive.
Jack and Vi Topper
$1,200
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Marooned In the San Juans
Enjoy the wonder of the San Juan Islands
for one week at this beautiful Westcott Bay Waterfront home. Sip morning coffee on the deck
while watching eagles, seals and other wildlife;
have great fun digging for clams and checking the
crab pots; and spend your evenings watching the
sunset while roasting marshmellows around the fire pit. The main
house boasts two bedrooms that comfortably sleeps four, while the
unattached guest house sleeps two. Both have a full bath. Another
bunkhouse sleeps five additional people. This Sunday through Sunday
package includes the use of kayaks, crab pots, and a 14ft. aluminum
boat. Historic Roche Harbor is a short bike ride away – walk the yacht
filled docks, shop, dine and enjoy a day at the spa. Available dates
include July 12-19, 2015, August 9-16, 2015 and other off seasons
dates subject to availability. Minimum bid $2,500.
John Rennie
$4,000
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Chambers Bay
Two Trophy Club-level tickets for the June 1521, 2015 US Open Golf Championship at Chambers Bay. These tickets provide access to the
grounds at Chambers Bay, access to a climatecontrolled pavilion with seating and live network coverage, complimentary general spectator parking, shuttle bus transportation, and the availability of all
sorts of foods and beverages to purchase with an included $200 VISA
Gift Card. Plus, and this alone makes the package a true hole-inone; you will have access to the executive restroom facilities. You
should go a fair way to give up some green for this!
Duane & Kristin Monick
$1,500
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Play Ball!
You will hit a home run with this Seattle Mariners package, which includes four lower box
seat tickets to any Mariner home game (except
when they play the Boston Red Sox or the New
York Yankees); a $300 gift certificate for dinner
at Il Terrazzo Carmine; a baseball autographed
by Catcher Mike Zunino; an autographed jersey and photo of the relief pitcher (closer) Fernando Rodney (a member of the 2014 All Star
Team); and a $500 VISA Gift Card to be used for hotel accommodations. This seems to cover all the bases for a wonderful experience.
Seattle Mariners, Paul & Terri Schaake, Mary-beth & Frank
Bradley, Friends of Rotary
$1,425
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Gone Goose Huntin’
Sunnyside Bob Hall & Dennis Richardson,
the best darned goose hunting guides in the
West, will treat two bird hunters to a day-long
goose hunt when the Big Northern Honkers arrive in the Yakima Valley—either late 2014 or
early 2015. Lunch is included before heading home with your geese
to roast. Must be used on a mutually agreeable date.
Sunnyside Bob Hall & Dennis Richardson
$1,200
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