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Welco m e to SPotlight on trinity 2 01 0 s p ring gala A fund raising event to benefit Trinity School Saturday April 17, 2010 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm Trinity School at River Ridge The miss ion of tr ini ty school The mission of Trinity School is to impart basic ordered knowledge about the world and to train students in basic intellectual skills and qualities of mind so that they might be of use to God in the wise care and governance of His creation and in the building of his kingdom. We accomplish this by establishing a culture marked by the discovery of truth, the practice of goodness, the creation of beauty and the development of intellectual and aesthetic habits of mind. Trinity School is a community of learners characterized by the rigorous exploration of reality, the free and disciplined exchange of ideas and active participation in the fine arts. sp ot l i ght on tr ini ty : table of contents Table of Contents Greeting from the Headmaster........................................................ 1 Evening Program Overview............................................................ 2 Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................ 2 Musical Performances and Speakers........................................ 3 Committee and Special Acknowledgements.......................................... 4 Gala Volunteers. . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................ 5 Wine Corks and Grab Bags............................................................. 6 Business Sponsors / Advertisers....................................................... 7 The Debut of the Art Gallery........................................................... 19 How to Use the Art Order Form............................................. 19 The Art Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................ 20 Prints. . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................. 20 Pricing. . . . . . . . . . ............................................................. 36 Note Card Sets. . ........................................ ..................... 37 Original Works of Art . . . . . ............................................................. 39 Wall of Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................. 43 Group Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................. 44 Auction Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................ 60 Live Auction Items. . . . . . . . . ........................................ .................... 61 Directions to Trinity School............................................................. 67 Why Trinity School for Your Child’s Education?........................................ 68 i sp ot l i g ht o n trini ty : greeting from the headmaster It is a pleasure to welcome you to Trinity School’s 2010 Spring Gala, “Spotlight on Trinity.” Tonight we celebrate Trinity School by featuring an art gallery with works by students, faculty, alumni and other members of the Trinity community. Most of the art you will see this evening was created as a part of Trinity’s regular art program. During tours with visitors, one of the highlights is always the art room, where people regularly comment on how impressed they are that all our students are able to create the kind of art they see in front of them. As always, our students never cease to amaze! Their consistent pursuit of truth, beauty and goodness --whether in physics class, while reading great works of philosophy, theology or literature, or during their many extracurricular activities-- makes it an honor to work with them daily in this endeavor. Tonight as you enjoy the gallery, the dinner, the conversation and the live auction, please consider giving generously to sustain the mission that makes this all possible. We depend upon and deeply appreciate all the sacrifices that make Trinity School possible -from our students’ commitment to the kind of excellence you will see and hear this evening, to the hard work of the faculty and staff, the financial sacrifice and thousands of volunteer hours put in by our parents, to the generosity annually poured out at this event. Thank you and have a wonderful evening. God Bless, Jon Balsbaugh Headmaster 1 e v e n i n g prog ram ove rview : overview / menu Ev e n i n g P rogram Overvie w 5:00 p.m. Registration and the debut of The Art Gallery • Enjoy 63 works of art available for you to order as reprints and note cards • 41 Original Works of Art donated to Trinity for you to purchase • Group Events - sign up for parties and events throughout the next year 5:00 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. Hors-d’oeuvres and Cash Bar Music provided by Trinity School Orchestra students 6:50 p.m. Closing of Silent Auction for the Original Works of Art 7:00 p.m. Dinner served in the Auditorium 7:50 p.m. Student musical entertainment Personal stories from students, teachers and alumni 8:30 p.m. Live Auction 9:30 – 11:00 p.m. Dancing Auction Checkout Special thanks to Trevor Spriggs for the Live Auction media support and to Andy Grams | Design Solutions for the design and layout of the Gala Book. 2 e v e n i n g pr o g ram ove rview : performances and speakers L e t ’ s S h i n e the S p otlight! Welcome and Prayer. . . . . . . . .................... Jon Balsbaugh Spotlight on Trinity School. . . .................... Jon Balsbaugh Spotlight on Music and Art Programs............. David Jorlett “Lullaby”and“Finale”from “Brundibar”........... Trinity School Chamber Singers Directed by David Jorlett Spotlight on Academics. . . . . ..................... Dr. David O’Hanley “Java Jive”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................... Trinity School Girls’ Quintet Catherine DeMarais, Mary Rumpza, Katie Stephenson, Melisa Sturman, Helen Zuelke Spotlight on Alumni. . . . . . . . . .................... Hannah Brummer “Climbin’ Up the Mountain”. ..................... Trinity School Boys’ Quartet Danny DeMarais, Matt Glover, David Gruber, Dan Schwab Spotlight on Family Life. . . . . ..................... Daniel Hagen “Halleluyah!”, “Singabahambya” ................ Trinity School Chamber Singers Two Swahili Songs With Jim Rolland, Conga drum Spotlight on Student Life 2007 Trinity............. Lucy Ennis Trinity School graduate Live Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... Paul McCartan, Auctioneer Rod Johnson Auctioneering Closing Remarks. . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... Jon Balsbaugh Dance in the Commons. . . . . . .................... Music provided by the Trinity School Jazz Ensemble Directed by Karen Edge and Mary Helen O’Hare 3 sp ec i al acknowledgemen ts : committee Th e 2 01 0 G ala team lea d er s Headmaster.................................................Jon Balsbaugh Gala Co-chairs...............................................Rochelle Platter Jill Blair Data management.........................................Chris Valentas Group Events Team.........................................Kymi Kieffer Marilyn Hellweg Christin Croll-Carlson Group Event Coordinators........ ..........................Ann Andersen Catherine Mulvey Decorations Team...........................................Angie Cox Becky Rombach Julie Schnell Art Gallery Team............................................Nadine Reinhardt Julie Hrbacek Christine Brickweg Amie Kieffer Executive Chef..............................................Joe Kohaut Program Coordinator.......................................Molly Druffner Entertainment..............................................David Jorlett Mary Beth Amundson Karen Edge Auction Checkout...........................................Nadine Reinhardt Tech Support................................................Dave Beskar Development............................................Peg Louiselle Facilities management..................................Steve Hendrickson Beverage Manager......................................Tom Bowar Invitations...............................................Nancy Caneff Design & Layout of Gala booklet........................Andy Grams (alumnus) 4 sp ec i a l acknowledgemen ts : volunteers Th e 2 01 0 G ala volunteer s Gwen Adams Kathi Albain Jody Anderson Tonya Anderson Judy Beskar Christine Bittner Jim Bittner Marcia Bowar Mary Bredenerg Campus Division Bill Carr Robyn Cook Lucy Cunningham Dick Dahl Julie Dahl Sally Ennis Ann Hagens Ray Hagens Vanessa Howard Brenda Ingram Jim Ingram Kathy Johnson Sheila Johnson Chuck Jones Janice Jones Ed Kaiser Elizabeth Kaiser Kim Kelly-Sommer Mary Klein Tony Klein Allison Kohaut Karen Maunu LeRoy Maunu Lorraine McManmon Bruce Olson Charlene Olson Claire Pintozzi Louise Schwab Christine Smith Steve Sommer Jerri Tafesse Mary Thompson Mike Walker Jennifer Wilson Ann Zenda-Johnson Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers. We couldn’t do it without their help and support. Our apologies for any accidental omissions! 5 sp ot l i g ht on tr ini ty : W ine corks & grab bags GAME S GRA B BAGS Don’t forget to buy your grab bag at the Gala! For only $20, you get a bag with gift card(s) enclosed to use at your favorite restaurants and shops! The card(s) in each bag has a value of up to $50! and NO LESS than the $20 you paid! There is no way to lose on this one! Buy many, buy often, and enjoy the surprise! When the Gala book went to press,this was just a sample of our gift card inventory Godiva Chocolatier, box of chocolates 25.00 1Ken Gorg Golf Shop, 20.00 GC 2Cracker Barrel, cert.for two, 48.00 3Big Discount Liquors, bottle of wine, 20.00 4Great Harvest Bread, fresh bread basket 25.00 (day of Gala) 5Satay 2 Go, 15.00 GC 6Beaumonde Salon, product basket $45 7Wild Bird Store, 25.00 GC 8Abdallah Chocolate, 20.00 GC 9Half Price Books, 20.00 GC 10Snuffy’s Malt Shop, 20.00 GC 11Brunswick Zone XL, 3-80.00 family bowling certificates, 240.00 12Caribou, 2 lbs coffee beans, 20.00 13 Jensens Café, 15.00 GC 14Let’s Dish basket, over $30 15Starbucks, basket/coffee beans, over $40 16Burnsville Bowl pkg, $40 17Outback Steakhouse, cert.for two, 48.00 18Great Harvest, $20 W INE CORK S Buy a wine cork at the Gala for $20 and take home the bottle with the corresponding number. There are at least two bottles of wine with a retail value of $130 each, and the vast majority of the bottles retail for $20 and higher. What a great way to try some new wine, chosen and donated by other Trinity families! 6 T Ha n k Y o u to ou r co rpo rate spon so rs Black Sheep Café Christopher Kisch Insurance Agency Transmission Shop Grove Endodontics Lundstrom Center Ameriprise Financial Donna Dahl, CPA Metric Auto Works, Inc. Minnesota Orthodontics Wells Fargo Financial Advisors Black Diamond Liquors Picture Perfect Art & Frame Postal Dispatch Color Direct, Inc. Andy Grams | Design Solutions Andy – these ad should be a half-page ad. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Donna M Dahl, CPA “Serving all your business and personal tax & accounting needs.” Credentials: Over 20 years as a CPA Masters in Business Taxation Big eight (now Big four) firm experience Personal service; meet at your office or home Services Offered: Business Taxes Personal Taxes Estate & Gift Taxes Tax & Estate Planning Accounting & Payroll QuickBooks Consulting Donna M Dahl, CPA, MBT Certified Public Accountant Masters of Business Taxation Office: 651-554-0367 Cell: 651-999-9800 Fax: 651-554-0367 Email: acpa@usinternet.com To our Friends at Trinity School at River Ridge Wishing you a successful gala event! Supporting Educational Excellence Daniel Kuplic, CPA , CRPC Senior Financial Advisor Suite 550 Centennial Lakes V 3600 Minnesota Drive Edina, MN 55435 (952) 841-8106 daniel.f.kuplic@ampf.com Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. THANK YOU to the dedicated faculty and staff of Trinity School who pursue the ideals of truth, goodness and beauty, and inspire us to do the same. THANK YOU to the dedicated volunteers of the 2010 Gala. We truly appreciate your generous gift of time and talent! From the Families of Trinity School Over 30 Years of Import Service NOW IN WOODBURY! o rk s is M e tr ic A u to W u to a fu ll -s e rv ic e a st ic o re p a ir & d ia g n p re m ie r ce n te r, a n d a sh o p . im p o rt -r e p a ir Acura • Audi • BMW • Honda Hyundai • Infiniti • Izuzu • Jaguar Mini • Land Rover • Lexus • Mazda Mercedes • Nissan • Porsche Saab • Subaru • Suzuki • Toyota Volvo • Volkswagen 670 Commerce Dr., Suite 150 (in Crossroads Commerce Center, West of Sam’s Club) 651-228-9840 VISIT US ONLINE AT: WWW.METRICAUTOWORKS.COM TAKE A BOW THIS SUMMER AT LUNDSTRUM CENTER! "Where Broadway Meets West Broadway" Musical Theater Workshops: Annie, Jr.* (ages 8-12) Four performances! 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Our service is unparalleled and our prices are very competitive www.pictureperfectmn.com Hours: Tues, Wed & Fri 10-6; Thurs 10-8; Sat 10-4 Closed Sunday and Monday 5113 W 98th St Bloomington, MN 55437 in the Normandale Village Shopping Center West 98th Street & Normandale Blvd. 952-345-1879 www.postaldispatch.com 10% 0ff on custom graduation and special occasion banners, posters, and announcements. Announcements & Invitations Banners & Signs Paper, vinyl Note Cards & Postcards Art Reproductions Fine art papers, canvas Mounting & Laminating Postal Dispatch is proud to support Trinity’s Spring Gala by reproducing students’ artwork and donating the printing of this catalog. www.postaldispatch.com Trinity Dad serving Trinity families Free Loaner Car My name is Russ Blair and I started working for Transmission Shop Inc in 1990. I’ve been a “car guy” all of my life. I am now an owner at the Transmission Shop Inc in Richfield. I have always tried to help people with their car decisions. I try to take a common sense approach to things. I believe that if you help people whenever possible, when you need help, someone will be there to help you. We believe that our customers come first and it's up to us to do whatever we can to help them. EVERY TIME! For our friends and family we do all types of auto repair and maintenance. Call me to find out more about special discounts and services for all Trinity School families. Located at 6958 Cedar Ave So North of 494 and South of 62 1 mile north of Mall of America 11 minutes from Trinity! Call Russ for all your transmission and auto repair needs. Shop 612-861-1666 Cell 612-889-2486 Andy – I think this ad should be a half –age ad. I’ll confirm with Peg. Serving Trinity Families for over 15 years Producing award-winning designwork, high quality brand creation and development, marketing consulting, photo restoration, illustration and other traditional art production, and offering a network of print and web vendors to meet and exceed any of your visual needs Let’s turn that vision into reality W W W . A N D Y G R A M S . C O M The art gallery h ow to u s e t he art o r de r form With the Art Gallery’s standard prices for reprints and note cards, the need for silent-auction bid sheets is nearly gone. You’ll be using an Art Order Form instead, and it works much like an order form at IKEA since most of what you buy tonight will be placed as an order. Your reprints and note cards will arrive at Trinity in 1 – 2 weeks. As you enjoy the art in the Art Gallery, you’ll notice that each art piece is numbered both in your Gala book and on the work of art on display in the gallery. When you find a piece you’d like to order, just write down the Item # of the art work, then choose between four reproduction sizes, three paper finishes, and whether you want the art mounted on 3/16” gator foam or not. The pricing is surprisingly affordable and simple to calculate. You’ll also record the number of sets of note cards you order on your Art Order Form. Keep the order form with you throughout the Art Gallery and bring it to the auditorium when you are seated for dinner. It will be collected during dinner and your order will be processed. art g alle ry : prints 1-4 1 2 Portrait for Louis-Francois Bertin Baisch, Jeannette NC 3 Penguin Family Bellomo, Amanda NC 4 Mary Bittner, Rachael NC NC 20 Tree at Sunset Bittner, Rachael art galle ry : prints 5-8 5 6 “Hay” after VanGogh Bowar, David NC 7 “Chair” after VanGogh Cassellius, Sadie NC 8 Bluebirds Clifford, Monica NC 21 Mother and Child (max. 10 prints) Doffing, Julia art g alle ry : prints 9-12 9 10 Sunshine Landscape Doffing, Julia NC 11 Flowers in a Vase Dols, Rachel NC 12 Venetian Boat Scene Ennis, Sarah NC NC 22 Peacock Flynn, Emily art g alle ry : prints 13-16 13 Emperor Falls, British Colombia 15 Sunset - Rocky Mountains, CO Grams, Andy Grams, Andy 14 Sunset - Montana sky 16 Moon - Mt. Robson, British Colombia Grams, Andy Grams, Andy 23 art galle ry : prints 17-20 17 19 Forest - Jasper National Park, Alberta 18 Grams, Andy NC 20 Man In a Window Griffith, Katie NC NC 24 Ballerinas in PInk Griffith, Katie Pen and Ink Gross, Chris art g alle ry : prints 21-24 21 22 Girl Artist Gross, Theresa NC 23 Owl Haas, Nora NC 24 Landscape chalk pastel Johnson, Madeline NC NC 25 Abstract Kaiser, Joe art g alle ry : prints 25-28 25 Three Pears Kuplic, Kelly 26 Madonna and Child 28 Calla Lily Lundsford, Lisa NC 27 Madonna and Child Lundsford, Lisa NC 26 Maslow, Rebecca art galle ry : prints 29-32 29 30 Charcoal of peasant girl Maslow, Rebecca NC Teacups & Oranges Maslow, Rebecca NC 31 Richard Diebenjkorn’s “Cityscape I,” from 1963 32 NC Moss, Joseph NC 27 Apples Nepper, Rebecca art g alle ry : prints 33-36 33 34 Asian Girl Niemeyer, Katelyn NC 35 Flowers on a Table Niemeyer, Katelyn NC 36 Pears Patrick, Erin NC NC 28 Garlic Pearce, Matthew art galle ry : prints 37-40 37 38 Pears Peine, Claire NC 39 Girl in Braids Peine, Marisa NC 40 Orange Ballerina Peine, Marisa NC NC 29 Sea Turtle Peine, Marisa art galle ry : prints 41-44 41 42 Single Sea Turtle Pomputius, Ariel NC 43 Peacock Pomputius, Celeste NC 44 Girl in a Hat Putzier, Anne NC NC 30 LoneTree Putzier, Anne art g alle ry : prints 45-48 45 46 Portrait of a Young Girl Quinlivan, Carmen NC 47 Purple acrylic of female face Raway, Anne NC 48 Old Man Raway, Kaitlyn NC NC 31 Yellow Bird Raway, Kaitlyn art galle ry : prints 49-52 49 50 African Boy Reinhardt, Mary NC Garden Pastel Reinhardt, Mary NC 51 Pencil portrait of a statue of Julius Caesar NC Rumpza, Joe 52 NC 32 Lady in Hat Schutt, Hanna art galle ry : prints 53-56 53 54 Chicago Cityscape Scotting, Ashleigh NC 55 “Pool Hall” after VanGogh Skarman, Daniel NC 56 Monkey Smith, Matthew NC NC 33 Apples Stark, Gabby art galle ry : prints 57-60 57 58 Ship Stella, Madeline NC 59 The Spirit of Fall Stella, Madeline NC 60 Modern Trinity Door Winker, Rebecca NC NC 34 Abstract Tree Wolff, Jordan art g alle ry : prints 61-63 61 62 Grapefruit Wolney, Apryl NC 63 NC Poppies Wyder, Julia NC 35 Stormy Sea Wolney, Apryl art galle ry : pricing Pr icing Approximate Dimensions Textured Fine Art Paper or Semi Gloss Photo Paper Canvas 11 x 14 40.00 50.00 18 x 24 60.00 75.00 24 x 36 100.00 110.00 36 x 48 160.00 200.00 36 Optional Mounting on 3/16” Gator Foam (allows art to be hung as is, or is suitable for framing) add 1.00 add 3.00 add 6.00 add 12.00 note card sets F e at ur ing art wo rk f rom the A rt Gallery Each set of note cards contains eight cards, one of each design listed in the following descriptions. The oversized 4” x 6” cards are printed on quality notecard white paper, have matching white envelopes, and are packaged in an attractive commercial-quality transparent plastic box. You may also create your own custom set of eight cards with a single art image on the card. This set of eight identical cards and matching white envelopes will be packaged in the same quality box, suitable for gift-giving. You have a choice of any images in the gallery where the listing indicates (NC). Each card is blank on the inside and has two lines printed on the back of the card. The first line says, “Trinity School at River Ridge, Eagan, MN” and below this the student artist’s name appears with the title of the art piece. The quality of these cards allows us to charge more, but we’re selling these fabulous Art Note Cards for $10 per set. These sets will make great house-warming gifts, hostess gifts, and are perfect for relatives and neighbors. You’ll enjoy sending notes of encouragement, birthday wishes or “Just Thinking of You” expressions with these beautiful cards. Place your order at the Gala and these cards will be ready for you to pick up at Trinity in 1 -2 weeks. art g alle ry : note card sets A B Kingdom Creatures : 2 Penguins, 7 Bluebirds, 12 Peacock(Flynn), 22 Owl, 40 Sea Turtle, 41 Single Sea Turtle, 48 Yellow bird, 55 Monkey Bountiful : 25 Pears (Kuplic), 30 Teacups & oranges, 35 Pears (Patrick), 36 Garlic, 37 Pears (Peine), 56 Apples (Stark), 58 Spirit of Fall, 61 Grapefruit C Impressions : 5 Hay, 6 Chair, 19 Man in a Window, 21 Girl Artist, 24 Abstract (Kaiser), D Land and Sea : 4 Tree at Sunset, 11 Venetian Boat Scene, 31 Diebenjkorn’s Cityscape, E Beauty : 9 Sunshine Landscape, 10 Flowers in Vase, 18 Ballerinas, 23 Landscape, 28 Calla Lily, F Custom : Create eight cards from one image. 54 Pool Hall, 59 Modern Door, 60 Abstract Tree 44 Lone Tree, 53 Chicago, 57 Ship, 60 Abstract Tree, 62 Stormy Sea 29 Charcoal of Peasant Girl, 50 Garden Pastel, 63 Poppies 38 Silent Auction Originals The following art selections have been generously donated by professional artists within the Trinity School family. Some donors are parents of Trinity School students and alumni, others are Trinity school teachers and some are alumni launching their art careers. Since there is only ONE of these pieces available, they will be offered as a silent-auction item and the highest bidder takes the masterpiece home! Bidding begins when registration opens at 5:00 p.m. and will close promptly at 6:50 p.m. prior to dinner. Check the bid sheet often because you can be outbid by others and once the item is declared “Sold!” at 6:50, the item is gone! si l ent auct ion o rigin al s : 501-504 501 502 Tom Bowar – 24 x 18 color photograph mounted on gator foam Canadian forest and lake Robert Cunningham – 18 x 24 color photograph, matted and framed Lake Image not available 503 504 Tim Carlson – 20 x 30 oil on canvas Sumac 40 Tom Bowar – 20 x 16 color photograph, mounted on gator foam Sunset si l en t auc t ion o rigin al s : 505-508 505 Amie Kieffer – 18 x 18 acrylic 507 Ryan Murray – color photograph, 506 Lady Slipper 508 matted and framed Italian Buildings 41 Ryan Murray – color photograph, matted and framed Quiet Village Katie Ritchie – Icon si l en t auc tion o rigin al s : 509-512 509 511 Jennifer Soriano – painting Flower Jon Balsbaugh – color photograph, framed Waterfall 42 510 Jennifer Soriano – painting 512 Jon Balsbaugh - color photograph matted and framed Purple Flower in Vase wa l l of photos : fi x ed price photos Jennifer Soriano, Trinity School art teacher, is donating photos from her international collection that will enhance any décor. There are beautiful landscape, architectural and seaside photos that you can group together or feature as an individual piece in your den, family room, bedroom or bathroom. Mrs. Soriano’s artistic eye for photography will capture you as you view these exquisite pieces. Look for these 29 matted originals on the curved wall going up the stairs in the commons. 550-578 Each photo has its own item number and the first person to write their bid number on the bid sheet takes the photo home! Jennifer Soriano – photography 550 - 564 Medium sized photos approximately 5” x 7” matted offered for $15 each. 565 - 578 Large photos approximately 8” x 10” matted offered for $25 each 43 Group e vents Last year we offered 13 Group Events at the Gala and we heard fantastic feedback from so many people that we aspired to offer more this year. You told us how fun and well organized the events were and that you met new people who have helped solidify your Trinity experience. It’s not just your kids that are making new friends! We are pleased to present over 30 Group Events for you to participate in. Some are for families and some are just for adults; most of them involve food and many of them include drinks. You’ll get the most of out these if you check your calendar first and then decide prior to the Gala which events you want to sign up for. Many of these events are family friendly and will help your children get involved, so let them weigh in on some events that sound fun to them. The Group Event sign ups will open at 5:00 p.m., so arrive on time to avoid disappointment. We predict that some of these will sell out quickly! Thanks go to the many Trinity parents who are hosting or supporting these events. They will pay all the expenses for their event, allowing 100% of the ticket sales from the group events to go toward the Gala revenues, and these go directly to help fund school expenses and teacher salaries. All you need to do to participate is to write your bidder number on the event sign up sheets in the “Group Event” section in the Commons. The cost of your tickets will be tallied with your Gala invoice and you’ll pay for the events, by cash, check or credit card, at the end of the Gala during check out. It’s just that easy! group even ts : 600, 601 600: “Backyard Broomball Tournament - Olympic Style!” Calling all broomball players (with or without experience)! Adults and kids in grades 6 and up are invited to an evening on the ice! Broomball wasn’t an official Olympic sport in Vancouver this year--but after Trinity’s Backyard Broomball Tournament scheduled for January 29, 2011 the Olympic committee may change its mind! Teams of three will compete for the gold and other fun prizes in a friendly--but competitive--game of family broomball. Players are welcome to bring their families to cheer them on. All ages will enjoy the games and festivities--inside and out. Complete with dinner-time concessions that rival any MN WILD game or Super Bowl party--brats, hot dogs, nachos, beer, wine, soda and plenty other gametime treats. Hosts: Kurt Neil and June Klaphake, Mark and Lisa Acker, Gary and Lorilee Petrangelo Date: Location: Number of guests: Cost: Saturday, January 29, 2011, 4 p.m. 1847 Faro Lane, Mendota Heights 12-21 Broomball players, plus any family members who would like to come and cheer or skate! $50 per family 601: “Play ‘Tricks’ on Your Friends: A “500” (Card Game) Tournament” Relax and socialize while playing the card game “500”, tournament style! Teams of players—both experienced and new to the game--will compete by playing the “tricks” of the game. Trinity Alums will fill in as partners where needed to ensure fun for all! Hosts: Jim and Nadine Reinhardt Date: Saturday May 22, 2010 7:00 - Social with Adult Beverages and Appetizers 8:00 - Tournament Time Location: Reinhardt home, 1905 Sioux Ct. Burnsville Number of guests: 16 Cost: $ 20 per person 45 group even ts : 602 , 603 602: “’Summa Wrestling’: An evening to explore, learn, and discuss the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas” Come for an evening of food, libation, and stimulating thought centered on the brilliant and holy life and work of St. Thomas Aquinas. Led by Dr. Christopher Thompson, an expert on Aquinas and Academic Dean at the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, guests will be introduced to Aquinas, his core ideas, his influence on Christian thought, and the relevance of Thomistic principles today. Selections from Aquinas’ premier work, Summa Theologica, will serve as the foundation for what promises to be an enriching and lively discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather with friends for an evening that will feed the body and soul! Hosts: Jim & Sally Ennis and Chris & Mary Thompson (a portion of this event is being sponsored by John Bultman & April Yarbrough) Location: The Ennis home, Roseville Date: Saturday evening, August 14, 2010, 6 p.m. Number of guests: 8 Cost: $ 50 per person 603: “Time for Tea: An Elegant Mother-Daughter Afternoon” Sharing tea is one of life’s true pleasures. Mothers and daughters, enjoy it together along with old and new Trinity friends. Sandi Waldron and her daughters Anna and Christina will brew and serve the perfect pot of tea and serve it elegantly with punch and a variety of homemade tea sandwiches, scones, and sweets. You will partake in the elegant ritual of conversation while indulging in delectable savory and sweet treats. Our tea will include time to sit and enjoy the sounds of beautiful music performed just for you! Date: Saturday, June 5th, 2010, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: The Waldron home, 5660 Alta Ave., Inver Grove Heights Number of guests: 20 guests, mothers with one or more daughters Cost: $ 20 per person or $50 per family 46 group even ts : 604 , 605 604: “A Men’s Smoker: Good Cigars, Good Beer, and a Good Time!” Men, kick back and relax at the end of the week with a good cigar! Tom Waldron will host this “men’s smoker”. You will enjoy a fine smoke; in fact, four unique high quality cigars from different regions will be provided. And, a good cigar calls for a good beer. So, a variety of beers and tasty snacks will complement the cigars. Any cigar not smoked may be taken home to enjoy at leisure. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy the finer things in life with good friends! Host: Tom Waldron Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 8 p.m. Location: Waldron home, 5660 Alta Ave., Inver Grove Heights Number of guests: 6 men Cost: $ 50 per person 605: “Note This! Adult Piano (Keyboard) Workshop” Do you wish you had kept up with piano, as your mother said you should? Are your children playing and you’d love to make beautiful music, too? This two hour workshop is for you! On one evening in the Music Room at Trinity, instructor Eileen Wilkin will introduce you to the fundamentals of music and the piano keyboard. You will also do some rhythm and ensemble activities, and even play a simple piece by the end of the workshop. Participants will go home with hand-outs on workshop activities, as well as a book of simple arrangements of piano classics. Ann Andersen will provide refreshments during your break. Instructor: Eileen Wilkin. Eileen holds an M.M. in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Oklahoma. She has taught both private and group lessons fo more than ten years. Date & time: Monday, June 14, 2010, 5:30-7:30pm. Two hours, break included. Location: Trinity School - Music Room Number of guests: 16 participants Cost: $ 25 per person 47 group even ts : 606, 607 606: “A Soaring Experience: Eagle Watching Over the Mississippi River!” The sight of eagles soaring captivates all of us! Your hosts the Zuelke family invites you to spend this winter afternoon at their home on the bluff, which they share with bald and golden eagles, foxes, deer, and many other creatures. Everyone in the family will enjoy the viewing from indoors near the cozy fire, and the more adventurous will be able to hike the woods, led by “junior rangers” Helen and Erich. Added attractions are the nearby ancient Indian burial mounds. You’ll want to bring your binoculars and camera. An afternoon with good friends, good food, and God’s marvelous creation will be the perfect winter retreat! Hosts: Craig and Jane Zuelke Date: Location: Number of guests: Cost: Saturday, February 26, 2011, 1:00-6:00 p.m. the Zuelke home and environs, N4393 1130th Street, Prescott, WI 25 adults and children $ 20 per person or $50 per family 607: “A Heart Warming Valentine’s 500 Party” Try your hand at winning hearts (and spades and clubs and diamonds!) at this mid-winter gathering designed for fun. Your hosts will delight in dealing out the great drinks, appetizers, and prizes! There’s no better way to manage February than an evening with friends Hosts: Hal and Jane Palmer, Jeff and Kathy Gleason Date: Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 at 7pm Location: 2501 Kennelly Place, Burnsville, MN Number of guests: 8 Cost: $ 20 per person 48 group even ts : 608, 609 608: “We’re ‘Fondue’ You! Join us for a warm winter evening!” Spend time chatting, laughing, and enjoying a delicious slow meal with friends you may not have met yet... Fondue is the perfect meal for a January evening! Enjoy the best of a selection of cheese, chocolate, and oil fondue favorites, complemented by fine wines and the best beers. Indulge! Hosts: Bjorn Carlson and Christin Croll Carlson, Elliot and Rebecca Brubaker Date: Location: Number of guests: Cost: Saturday, January 29, 2011 the Carlson home, 3703 Black Hawk Lane Court, Eagan, MN 8 $ 40 per person 609: “Swing Your Partners! A Family Barn Dance!” Pull on your boots, grab the kids, and have a grand evening at an old-fashioned family barn dance! Fun for all, your hosts will treat you to delicious harvest treats, lively music and dancing, games for the kids, and prizes. Enjoy the festivities during the beautiful country autumn. Hosts: Mark and Molly Druffner, Dan and Colette Hagen (a portion of the event sponsored by Kevin and Diane O’Hehir) Date: Late September TBA, 6-10 p.m. Location: Norwich Farm (the Druffner home), Hudson, WI Number of guests: 10 families Cost: $ 60 per family 49 group even ts : 610, 611 610: “Fore! A Ladies’ Foursome Golf Outing” Ladies, make plans now for the ideal summer outing with friends! Your hosts have arranged for a day at the Straight River Golf Course in Faribault for a pleasant nine hole round for four. Straight River Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course with a great combination of an executive and par 3 course, as well as a wonderful practice facility with a driving range and practice putting green. After play, you’ll enjoy a light summery lunch with refreshing drinks at the club house. Hosts: Liz and Steve Haglind Date: Monday, June 14, 2010, noon tee time Location: Straight River Golf Course, Faribault, MN Number of guests: 4 ladies Cost: $ 40 per person 611: “Buon Appetito! A Fabulous Italian Feast!” Italian food is famously fabulous, and your hosts will serve some favorites and some fancy at this gastronomical tour. Whet your appetites with amazing antipasti, then savor a sampling of delicious pastas, and finally indulge in decadent desserts, all complemented by Italy’s fine wines. Life doesn’t get much richer! Hosts: Chris and Kathleen Huntington, Brian and Jennifer Mak (a portion of this event is being sponsored by Kevin and Diane O’Hehir, Pamela Larkin, and Richard McLay) Date: Location: Number of guests: Cost: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 6:30 p.m. the Mak home, 1106 Ottawa Ave. St. Paul, MN 55118 8 $ 50 per person 50 group even ts : 612 , 613 612: “Thanks for the Memories! Scrapbooking Day with the Pros” Prepare your graduating senior’s memory book, or treat your wife (or mother or sister or yourself) to a fun day of catching up on the family records. At this event, scrapbookers will find many tools to use, as well as traditional and digital scrapbooking guidance. Beginners welcome, with one-on-one consultations to help you get started. This is a chance for beginner and experienced scrappers alike to try out different tools - you can use a variety of punches; die-cut machines; circle, oval, and straight cutters; decorative scissors; and templates. We’ll provide yummy snacks and a buffet lunch to keep up your energy for your project! Please include your e-mail when you sign up, so we can contact you, and indicate your experience level. In addition, you can pre-order or buy available Creative Memories merchandise with a 15% discount! Contact Charlotte Swanson by May 1 to pre-order. All profit from purchases will also be donated to Trinity School. Of course, you are under no obligation to purchase anything; we are only bringing products for ideas and because scrapbookers always seem to need more adhesive or just a slightly different color of paper! Host: Charlotte Swanson, Charlene Olson, Paula Breimhurst, Sue Kieffer (A portion of this event is being sponsored by Karen and LeRoy Maunu.) Date: May 22, 2010, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Trinity’s Media Center Number of guests: 30 scrapbookers Cost: $ 20 per person 613: “Tastes of Andalusia: Spanish Tapas Dinner” Enjoy more than a little bit of fun with your hosts and friends at this Spanish tapas dinner. Tapas— appetizer sized servings of savory delights--originated in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. This fabulous meal features a bright salad, lemon chicken, lime shrimp, spicy meatballs and flavorful spinach balls, and more! Hosts: Doug and Linda Kuplic Date: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 6:30 p.m. Location: The Kuplic home in Inver Grove Heights (6854 Blaine Ave E) Number of guests: 8 adults Cost: $ 40 per person 51 group even ts : 614 , 615 614: “An Evening of Fun, with a Twist: Martinis and Music” As Sinatra might say, “I get no kicks from champagne”… but an evening singing his songs and others at the karaoke microphone is sure to be a blast! Join this group for fabulous martinis, scrumptious appetizers, and a trip down memory lane singing the old favorites. It’s sure to put a “twist” on the ordinary evening out! Hosts: Beth and Jim Conway, Jeanette and Tom Leighton Julie and Bob Schnell Date: Friday, July 9, 2010, 7 p.m. Location: the Schnell home, 6709 Southcrest Drive, Edina, MN 55435 Number of guests: 12 adults Cost: $50.00 per person 615: “Some Like It Hot; Some Not: ‘Hands-on’ Indian Cooking Class and Dinner” Learn to prepare a savory Indian dinner and enjoy it with friends! Your hosts will invite you to choose from among traditional favorite Indian recipes. Dishes may include tandoor chicken, fish masala, sweet potato curry, vaal nu dal, and pulao. Naan, a favorite Indian bread, and kulfi – saffron and pistachio ice cream—will complete the meal. You will savor the memories as much as the rich, warm flavors of India. Hosts: Manohar and Tammi Shintre Date: 5 – 8 pm, Saturday, November 6, 2010 Location: The Shintre home, 6269 Bolland Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN Number of guests: 4 adults Cost: $50.00 per person 52 group even ts : 616, 617 616: “The Craft that Celebrates Your Character: Jewelry Making and Luncheon” Spend a relaxing few hours with friends crafting beautiful earrings for yourself or as gifts. Janean Milliren will host and serve a lovely luncheon in her beautiful Hastings home while you are inspired by the charming surroundings of the gardens and pool. Jewelry making supplies are included, as well. Plan on the perfect summer Saturday! Host: Janean Milliren Date: Location: Number of guests: Cost: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 11 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. the Milliren home, Hastings, MN 10 (ladies, a girls’ group or mothers and daughters welcome) $30 per adult or $20 per child 617: “A Summer Day on the River: More Family Fun!” Grab your swim suit, you’re fishing gear, your flip-flops, and you’re family and head on out to Lakeland, Minnesota on the beautiful St. Croix River!. On this day of summer fun, you’ll join the Kuplic and Putzier families and their guests for a whole day of fun: • Sitting on beach in the sun, watching the boat traffic go by and listening to the waves on the shore • Riding the speed boat up and down the scenic river • Swimming and rafting • Spiking and setting the beach volleyball • Canoeing • Fishing • Gobbling up brats, burgers, and all the fixings • Watching the bonfire as the sun sets Cabin and deck are 15 feet above the beach with a wonderful view of the river. This spectacular day at the cabin is only 20 minutes from Trinity. Hosts: Paul and Veronica Putzier, Dan and Theresa Kuplic (A portion of this event is being sponsored by Marc and Jane Matsoff) Date: Saturday July 24, 2010, 1:00 – 10:00 p.m. Number of guests: Four families, up to 20 people for the day. Cost: $20 per person or $75 per family maximum 53 group even ts : 618, 619 618: “Family Fun in the Sun (and in the water, and on the field…): A Great Big Barbecue” Come and enjoy a traditional backyard barbeque with hotdogs, hamburgers, paddle boat races, fishing, a bonfire, s’mores, soccer and other games. Bring the whole family and make new friends! Enjoy beautiful Crystal Lake and the Ridgway’s shoreside home right in Burnsville. Hosts: John and Dawn Ridgway Location: The Ridgway home, 1709 Keller Lake Drive, Burnsville Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010, 6:00-10:00 p.m. (rain date Sunday, July 11, 4-8 p.m.) Number of guests: 25 families welcome! Cost: $ 50 per family 619: “A Tour of Venison Cuisine” Description: This fine dining experience will allow you to sample corn fed venison steaks prepared three different ways: Grilled Marinated loins with a béarnaise sauce, Sautéed tenderloin steak with a teriyaki glaze and red wine and slow cooked round steak with vegetables and topped a morel mushroom sauce. Hosts: John and Dawn Ridgway Date: October 2, 2010, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Location: the Ridgway home, 1709 Keller Lake Drive, Burnsville Number of guests: 8 adults Cost: $ 75 per person 54 group even ts : 620, 621 620: “Wine Tasting at The Cherokee Tavern, ‘The bustling neighborhood place!’” The Cherokee Tavern is a West Saint Paul landmark, established in 1933! Your hosts Jim and Sue Casper invite you to join the family for an evening, as well as your friends from Trinity and beyond, for a special wine tasting event at the historic tavern. You’ll enjoy tasting a variety of wines and sampling the inn’s famous appetizers. Musical entertainment enliven the latter part of the evening. Welcome to the “bustling neighborhood place”! Hosts: Jim and Sue Casper (A portion of this event is being sponsored by Bill and BJ Kranz). Date: Location: Number of guests: Cost: Saturday, November 8, 2010, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. or whenever Cherokee Tavern, 886 Smith Avenue South, West St. Paul 60 adults $ 25 per person 621: “Let’s Get This Party Rollin’! Barbecue, Beer, and a Pedalpub Tour!” Imagine strolling the historic streets of St. Paul’s Ramsey Hill with friends on a lovely summer evening. Now, imagine the same scene on the Pedal Pub, a rolling pub for up to 16 people. This is great fun, combining exercise (sort of) with a party on wheels! We’ve secured two peda lpubs for the night, so be one of 30 guests to meet at the Griffith’s home, then tour for approximately 45 minutes on the pedal pub. Afterwards, you will enjoy a casual barbecue dinner in our yard. Please join us for what will surely be a night to remember! Hosts: Bill and Christine Griffith Date: Location: Number of guests: Cost: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 4:30-8:30 p.m. the Griffith home, historic Ramsey Hill neighborhood, St. Paul 30 adults $ 50 per person 55 group even ts : 622 , 623 622: “A Sizzling Summer Kick-Off! New York Strip Dinner for 6” Steaks on the grill are the harbingers of summer fun, and your hosts for this fabulous cook-out will help you open the season in style! You are invited to sample delicious appetizers, savor grilled mesquite-smoked New York Strip Steaks, indulge in special desserts, and enjoy fine wines to complement the menu. Kick off summer with sizzle! Hosts: Steve and Anne Viltoft Date: Saturday May 22, 2010, 6 p.m. Location: The Viltoff home, 15774 Cobblestone Lake Parkway, Apple Valley, MN Number of guests: 6 adults Cost: $ 60 per person 623: Dinner and Discussion with Dale Ahlquist Dale is the President of the American Chesterton Society and can be enjoyed regularly on local and national television and radio. Dinner for six (6) will be served at the home of Bryan and Carla Lomax on Friday, May 14, 2010. Dinner will be followed by lively conversation and discussion. Hosts: Bryan and Carla Lomax Date: Friday, May 14, 2010 Location: the home of Bryan and Carla Lomax, Cottage Grove Number of guests: 6 people Cost: $50/person 56 group even ts : 624 , 625 624: “Strength, Balance, Flexibility, and Coordination: Focus on Your ‘Core Values’ the Pilates Way” You’ve heard everyone talking about it; now try Pilates for yourself! Nicole Atkinson is an ACE certified Stott Pilates and Yoga Fit trained instructor, and she will introduce you to the fundamentals of Pilates floor exercises in a friendly, supportive environment. If you want to see how you can improve coordination, posture, body awareness, and strength, this mat Pilates class provides the perfect lowimpact workout. People of all ages and health backgrounds benefit from this powerful contemporary program, so now’s the time to give it a try! Host: Nicole Atkinson Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm. Location: Trinity School Gym Number of guests: 20 Cost: $ 10 per person 625: “Proclaiming the ’The Fifth Gospel’: The Holy Land as the Story of Our Faith” Former Trinity Headmaster Bill Wacker and his wife Adella visited the Holy Land in December 2009. Mr. Wacker will retell the story of the trip to this complex and remarkable land that is sometimes called “the fifth gospel” for the way the places, people, and events tell the good news of our faith tradition. Join your hosts Beth and Jim Bulger for a lovely dinner at their home, prepared by Mary Bredenberg, then “tour” Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and other sites in the words and images the Wackers present. Hosts: Beth and Jim Bulger Date: Friday, April 30, 2010, 6:30-10:00 p.m. Location: the Bulger home, 1907 Woods Lane, Burnsville, MN Number of guests: 6 adults Cost: $ 50 per person 57 group even ts : 626, 627 626: “Pigskin and Picnic! A Fall Family Flag Football Outing” Gather the family with all its energy and appetite for the most fun fall afternoon! Your hosts will organize the whole gang into a great flag football game. You’ll be ready for the old fashioned barbecue picnic to follow, too! Burgers, watermelon, cole slaw, and ice cream will satisfy the hungriest running backs. Join new and old friends of all ages, and don’t “pass” up this chance for the perfect fall afternoon! Hosts: Bjorn Carlson and Christen Croll Carlson, Rod and Angie Cox Date: Sunday, September 19, 2010, 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Blackhawk Lake Park, Eagan, MN Number of guests: 18 families Cost: $ 30 per family 627: “A Secret Garden Pool Party!” Kids and former kids, live your storybook memories as you play, swim, snack, and share stories at this summer pool party in “the secret garden”. Your hosts are serving an old fashioned sundae bar; enjoy your ice cream in the shade or eat it fast before it melts in the sun! There’s even a real “Secret Garden” playhouse for playing make believe. Gather a group of children, a few neighbor families, or your Trinity carpool bunch and share this perfect summer day—just like in the storybooks! Note: The pool and pool chemicals are professionally maintained. Hosts: Bruce and Kim Doffing, Sandy Ostby Date: Location: Number of guests: Cost: Saturday, August 7, 2010, 1:00-3:00 p.m. the Doffing home, 13100 Pleasant Place, Burnsville, MN 25, adults and children $ 20 per person or $40 per family maximum 58 group even ts : 628-630 628: “A Taste of Australia: Steaks on the Barby!” Head to adventure in the Gaffney’s “outback” and enjoy a trip “down under” without leaving home. Your hosts will treat you to a fine steak dinner, grilled Aussie style, complemented by tasty sides and authentic Australian refreshments. Close out the evening with a relaxing movie. It’s a vacation without the fuss! Hosts: Brian and Mary Lynn Gaffney Date: Location: Number of guests: Cost: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 6:00-10:00 p.m. the Gaffney home, 2100 E. 115th St., Burnsville 6 adults $ 40 per person 629: “Girls Night Out! An Evening of Bunco and Fun” Calling all Bunco fans! Join us for an evening of appetizers, drinks, laughter, and conversation while shakin’ your way through rousing games of Bunco. Ladies, meet your friends here and make new ones! Hosts: Lori Schumacher and Ellen Drasin Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010, 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. Location: 4047 Deerwood Place, Eagan, MN Number of guests: 24 ladies Cost: $ 20 per person 630: “Family Fun On (an Along!) the River: Tubing and Gourmet Dining on the Lovely St. Croix” The Schifskys will pick up their guests in Prescott in their sport boat. They have planned a fun afternoon of music, tubing, dining on a gourmet Asian lunch and enjoying the beautiful scenery along the St. Croix. Once reaching Afton, the group will enjoy a yummy ice-cream treat at Selma’s old fashioned ice-cream parlor before returning to Prescott. Wear your bathing suit and bring your sense of adventure! Hosts: Mike and Doris Schifsky Date: Location: Number of guests: Cost: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 11:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (negotiable) St. Croix River, beginning and ending in Prescott, WI 4 $ 30 per person 59 S p ot ligh t on tr ini ty : auction rules HOW TO NAV IGATE THE GALA! RegistrationYou will be given a name tag, a bid number and your dinner table number at the greeting table. The Ticket TableThis is the easiest way for you to purchase drink tickets for the cash bar, wine corks and grab bags. We’ll use a cashless system for these items – just write your bidder number in the space provided and your purchases will be added to your invoice. The Art Gallery Student and alumni art has been provided by the artists for the Gallery. You may order these works of art as reproductions in a variety of sizes and on various papers, and your reprint will be available for pick up in two weeks. Additionally, six beautiful sets of note cards are available for you to purchase or order this evening. Five of the sets combine stunning assortments of art on the cards (with the students’ names indicated on each card), and a sixth set allows you to create a set of 8 cards with a single image printed on all eight cards in this custom set. Group EventsThese dinners and themed parties are limited to a certain number of bidders at a set price as defined on the bid sheet. You’ll find these in section #600 and once the slots are full, that’s it! So sign up early. All the hosts have agreed to cover the costs of the event allowing Trinity to receive the full proceeds. You may purchase as many available slots as you choose. Silent Auction There are some Original Works of Art which will be sold to the highest bidder by silent auction bids. The winner will be determined at the close of the silent auction, approximately 6:50 p.m. Listed values are the donor’s estimates, and are not warranted for market value or tax purposes. Live Auction Items will be on display during the entire evening. The live auction will begin after dinner in the Auditorium. During the live auction, bidders are encouraged to wave their hands, jump up and down and do whatever it takes to get noticed. BID HIGH AND BID OFTEN! Checkout Table Checkout will be available after the live auction and fund-a-need is completed. Please do not ask the cashiers to check you out prior to this time. For your convenience, we accept cash, check, Visa, Discover or MasterCard. All sales are final. We cannot accommodate exchanges or refunds. Please refrain from asking donors for exchanges or refunds. All items must be paid for and removed this evening. 60 liv e auction items live auc tion i tem s : 1-4 1 : Lake Elbow Lodge Family Getaway - 4 Night Mid-week Package Donated by Chris Ashbach, Lake Elbow Lodge - Value: $600 Looking for a family vacation destination that has something for everyone? Lake Elbow Lodge offers “The Best Resort on the Lake” with all the lake and beach activities you’d hope for plus hiking, mini-golf, biking trails and great canoeing. The beach is one of the nicest in Northern Minnesota with 600 feet of fine sand that faces west to enjoy the afternoon sun and sunsets. Enjoy the lakeside restaurant, sheltered marina, mini golf, coffee bar, kids club. It is meticulously maintained and guests receive the full attention they deserve. This package includes spacious accomodations for your whole family! More info at www.ElbowLake.com 2 : Homer Hanky Time at Target Field (Twins vs. Orioles on May 7) + dinner gift certificate Donated by Law Offices of John Edmund Daly What is rare to get and hot, hot, HOT? That’s right! A pair of premium seats Twins’ tickets! You’ll be among the premiere group of fans to step into the brand new Target Field to cheer on the Minnesota Twins. We don’t want you to worry about making dinner on the way to the game, so we’re including a $50 gift certificate to a great restaurant. Then get out your homer hankies and watch the Twins take on the Baltimore Orioles on May 7, 2010. 3 : Timberwolves Behind the Scenes Basketball Package for 6 Donated by Rod Johnson Auctioneering and Rod Johnson, “The Voice of the Timberwolves.” Additional donation courtesy of The Minnesota Timberwolves Experience a rare treat with a complete pro basketball package for six people! You’ll select the game of your choice (except the Lakers) in the 2010-2011 season and then your evening begins with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Target Center with Rod Johnson. Watch the Timberwolves warm up before the game and enjoy six premium seats as you watch the game! (Note that the tickets are in two sets – one set of two tickets, and a second set of four tickets.) 4 : Rustic Autumn Getaway! Donated by: Chuck & Janice Jones Choice of two dates: either Sept. 16 – 22, 2010 or Oct. 7 – 13, 2010 - Value: $1400 Rustic yet modern A-frame cabin nestled in the treetops on Ham Lake, Wisconsin. Conveniently located just two hours north of St. Paul and one hour south of Duluth (near Danbury), this private, quaint, rustic getaway on a quiet, private lake is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the autumn colors!. Two bedrooms, a loft and two bunk beds in the unfinished basement sleep 12 comfortably. Amenities include a fireplace, wrap-around deck, large sandy beach and pontoon from which you can soak in the fall colors and catch a “bird’s eye view” of a giant eagle’s nest on the south side of the lake. 62 live auct ion i tem s : 5-8 5 : Classic Dinner with the Balsbaughs and Your Favorite Faculty Member Hosted by Tom and Jeanette Leighton and Bob and Julie Schnell Date to be determined by winning bidder and hosts. A delightful opportunity for you to have your own dinner party with Jon and Jen Balsbaugh and the faculty member and guest of your choice! With the guest list in place, you don’t have to think about preparing the meal or your home, as Jeanette and Julie will do all the planning, cooking and serving at the Schnell’s home. The Leightons and the Schnells, Trinity parents and your gracious hosts for the evening, will take care of every detail to make this sumptuous dinner an evening to savor and remember. 6 : Join the Favre Fan Club! Will he or won’t he? Pre-season Vikings tickets for 3 people Donated by: Jim and Lori Schumacher and Sandra Jeska - Value: $375 Last year’s winner of these 3 pre-season Vikings tickets ended up with some of the hottest tickets of the year – it was Favre’s debut game as the Vikings’ quarterback. There’s no predicting what will happen this year! Favre or no Favre, we love football and we love the Vikings! The winner will receive the tickets when they are issued in early fall. 7 : Yachting Excursion in the Apostles’ Islands Date: July 16 – 18, 2010 Donated by: Steve and Kim Kelley-Sommers Looking for a unique boating experience? Join “Captain Steve” aboard this beautiful 32-foot Morgan sailboat for a weekend dream sailing trip with your family (or a group of 4-5 people). The Sommers family is donating the sailboat, fuel and captain – you will buy and bring your own food to accommodate your own tastes. Steve and Kim will provide cooking suggestions and provide a packing list, so even a novice will soon be comfortable aboard this fine vessel. We’ll sail during the day and sleep in the boat, either in the marina or just off one of the Apostle Islands. Don’t worry about the necessities – this 32’ Morgan has a toilet and a kitchen. Docked in Cornucopia WI, 20 minutes from Bayfield. 8 : Custom-Built Cherry Wood Wine Rack Hand crafted by Chuck Jones, custom cabinet builder and craftsman - Value: $1300 Make sure to notice the beautiful wine rack holding our bottles of wine at the wine cork table at the Gala. This 21-bottle rack has been created by Trinity parent Chuck Jones exclusively for the Trinity School Spring Gala. This will be a beautiful piece of furniture in your home and provide enjoyment for years. This exclusive wine rack would make a statement in your own home or could be a unique and thoughtful gift for the wine lover in your life. 63 live auc tion i tem s : 9, 10 9 : Bromschwig Biplane Ride Donated by Kurt and Lisa Bromschwig Who doesn’t gaze up in the sky when the sound of a plane engine catches our attention? If you’ve ever seen an antique biplane flying overhead, you’ve probably envied the people on board. Now you can join a professional pilot aboard his privately-owned antique 1943 Beechcraft Staggerwing Biplane for a 30-45 minute tour over the Twin Cities. You and two other guests will depart from the hangar at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie while Kurt Bromschwig offers his flying expertise, and might even tell you the history of his unique plane, which, you might be relieved to know, is NOT an open cockpit biplane. Date to be arranged to suit pilot’s and passengers’ schedules, with weather permitting. Please do not bid if you are prone to motion sickness. 10 : Winter Igloo in Your Backyard Donated by Ben and Lucy Cunningham - Value: Royalty status at your block’s winter carnival Celebrate next winter with your own custom built Igloo. Make a backyard family adventure in the midst of your Minnesota winter. Impress your children and the neighborhood when Ben Cunningham and The Adventure Co-Op teaches your family how to build this snow marvel nine feet in diameter. Once erected your snow igloo will provide unique opportunities to enjoy even the harshest of winter weather. Use your igloo as a winter playhouse, snow fort, backyard get-away --- even sleep inside for a night! The possibilities are endless -- so plan ahead with your winter imagination. 64 live auc tion i tem s : 11 11 : Wisconsin Cabin Summer Getaway Donated by Mark and Dawn Whittenburg Offered for the first time at the Trinity Live Auction, a lakeside cabin on Bone Lake, just 60 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul on June 21 – 27, 2010. Bone Lake is rated one of the top 5 muskie lakes in Wisconsin. You can also enjoy golf, shops in the area, St.Croix Casino and many other local establishments. The cabin is a 2-bedroom, 1000 square-foot knotty pine cabin on the west side of 1800-acre Bone Lake. The master bedroom has a king size Sleep Number bed and the kid’s bedroom sleeps four with bunk beds and a trundle bed. You can set up the Aero bed and the sleeper couch if you need sleeping arrangements for more than six people during your stay. Relax as you view the lake and its sandy beach through the large living room windows, or play with the kids on the flat lot or along the 100 feet of lakeshore you’ll have to yourself. In the evening, enjoy the fire pit close to the lake which is stocked with plenty of wood. You may use the owner’s kayak, canoe and paddleboat on this prime recreation lake, and if you bring your own boat, there is a boat launch one mile north of the cabin. You can tie your boat to the aluminum dock on the property. The cabin’s lower level has the eat-in kitchen, sitting area and patio door that walks out to a large deck. The owners recently remodeled the bathroom with a new toilet, custom hickory cabinets, granite counter top, slate floor, slate shower and custom pebble shower floor. With newer carpet and tile, you don’t even have to “rough it” when you enjoy your summer vacation this year! With no neighbors on either side of the cabin, your get-away will be quite peaceful. Please note that you may bring dogs, but no cats due to the owner’s allergies. 65 live auct ion i tem s : 12-15 12 : One Week at Camp du Nord, Feb. 20 – 27, 2011 Donated by YMCA Camp du Nord - Value: $ 4200 Looking for a FABULOUS family reunion venue? You’ve found it here! Mid-winter break will be a thrill! You’ll have exclousive use of Thor’s Lodge in Du Nord Village (near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness) Feb. 20-27, 2010. This log cabin sleeps 16 and includes six private bedrooms, a woodburning stove, spacious kitchen, 4 additional beds, deck, (2) 3/4 baths, handicapped accessible. Enjoy snowshoeing and cross-country skiing over 35 miles of incredible trails that start at your cabin door and lead into the BWCA Wilderness. If you’ve been disappointed in the snow base in the Twin Cities, this is the place to be! The snow is deep through March and the Northwoods setting is incomparable. You’ll also enjoy hiking, sledding, sauna and outdoor crackling fires. Combine bidding resources with several other families for this mid-winter retreat 13 : Graduation Open House Planning, Prep and Clean-Up Donated by the Campus Division of People of Praise, tonight’s dinner servers - Value: Keeping your sanity! Whether you have an up-coming graduation party or another big gathering, take the stress out by getting tonight’s servers from the Campus Division to make your event a success. After consulting with you, we’ll do what it takes--invitations, menu planning, shopping, decorating, cooking, serving, cleaning. Your only obligation: set the date and pay for the food. Leave the rest up to the students in the Campus Division and this year you’ll REALLY enjoy your own party or graduate’s open house! 14 : Premium Seats At Trinity’s Commencement Value: One less reason to cry at Graduation Reserved seating for 10 at Trinity’s Commencement on June 12, 2010. You’ll have 10 front-row seats so you can make a leisurely entrance without the hassle and stress of getting to the ceremony in a panic! 15 : Framed Landscape pastel Framing donated by Picture Perfect Art and Frame, Value $500 Pastel by Trinity student Madeline Johnson You’ve seen this beautiful artwork during the Art Gallery (see page 25, #23) and one of our business sponsors has donated the professional frame craftsmanship. Take home this gorgeous picture tonight! 66 Dodd R oad sp otligh t on trini ty : directions Ames Crossing O’Neill Drive Lone Oak Pkwy Northwest Pkwy Directions to River Ridge - 601 River Ridge Parkway Located East of I-35E off of I-494. From I-494: Exit at Dodd Road heading South Turn left on Northwest Pkwy Turn left at Lone Oak Pkwy Turn right on O’Neill Drive Follow to Ames Crossing. 67 Trinit y School At R iver R idge Trinity School at River Ridge is a Minnesota 501 (c)3 nonprofit corporation in compliance with IRS Code Section 170(f)(8). Trinity School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarships or athletic programs. Please make your check out to “Trinity School.” Your donations and gifts are tax-deductible. Trinity School at River Ridge is a classical liberal arts school in the Christian tradition for 7th—12th grade students. With a student body of 360 students, girls and boys are taught separately by teachers whose enthusiasm ignites a passion for learning. Trinity School’s test scores are consistently among the highest in Minnesota, helping Trinity earn the U.S. Department of Education’s 2008 Blue Ribbon School Award, recognizing Trinity’s seniors who scored in the top 10% of students nationwide on norm-referenced tests. Trinity School at River Ridge was established in 1981 and is affiliated with two other Trinity Schools in South Bend, Indiana and Falls Church, Virginia. www.trinityschools.org (651) 789-2890 www . t r i n i t y sc h o o l s . o r g
