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one-of-a-kind experiences
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The Netherlands Ambassador and
Mrs. Henne Schuwer will host a
dinner for up to 22 guests at the
residence in northwest Washington.
Date to be announced.
www.the-netherlands.org
Lunch for four with
Congressman Bill Huizenga
in the Member’s Dining Room,
U.S. House of Representatives.
Courtesy of Rep. Bill Huizenga
www.huizenga.house.gov
Courtesy of Ambassador Schuwer
All bids are firm.
$ 300 per couple.
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Afternoon Tea for two guests with
Frederique van der Wal, one of the
most recognized faces in the modeling
world and founder of Frederique’s
Choice, centered around all things
floral. Bouquet of flowers included.
Location to be determined based on winner.
Expires April 21, 2017. Courtesy of Frederique’s Choice
www.frederiqueschoice.com
Est. Value:
Priceless
Starting Bid:
$ 750
Bid Increment: $ 50
A tour of the ABC7/WJLA-TV & News Channel 8
studios (Arlington, VA) with Evening News
Anchor Maureen Bunyan, for six guests.
Includes Newsroom, control room, weather center;
might include live broadcast.
Expires May 30, 2017.
Courtesy of Maureen Bunyan
www.wjla.com
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$ 400
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$ 250
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines:
Two round-trip World Business Class
positive space tickets on KLM-operated
flights between any U.S. gateway and
Amsterdam. Must be used as a pair.
(Taxes and fees have been waived).
Last day to book travel is April 20, 2017.
Courtesy of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
www.klm.com
Est. Value:
$ 16,000
Starting Bid:
$ 4,000
Bid Increment: $
500
“Cas’ a Mer” – Longboat Key, FL:
A lovely two-bedroom, one bath cottage
that sits on a large property with
150 feet of Gulf frontage, providing
direct access to the white, sandy beach.
One-week stay between June 1, 2016 and
October 31, 2016.
Courtesy of Jan Zachariasse
Est. Value:
$ 2,500
Starting Bid:
$ 750
Bid Increment: $
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A New York City weekend for two: Attend the
famous Peter Stuyvesant Ball at the luxurious Plaza
Hotel on Friday, November 18, 2016 (bidding for new
Ball attendees only), plus a two-night weekend stay in
a premier double room at the New York Hilton Midtown.
Courtesy of the Peter Stuyvesant Ball (www.thenaf.org),
Henk Guitjens, Chair, and the Hilton
www.newyorkhiltonmidtown.com
November 18, 2016| The Plaza Hotel
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$ 2,100
$ 750
$
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Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, Curaçao:
Six-night stay for two in a “resort view room”,
including daily breakfast. Expires April 21, 2017.
Courtesy of Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort,
Curaçao www.santabarbararesortcuracao.com
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$ 2,000
$ 750
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The Mill Resort & Suites, Aruba:
Seven-night stay for two at this tropical oasis
amidst the hustle and bustle of Aruba’s high-rise
and casino resorts on Palm Beach strip.
Valid between April 24 and December 20, 2016.
Courtesy of Mill Resort and Maureen Bunyan
www.millresort.com
Two Domestic USA (Lower 48)
Round-Trip Economy Airline Tickets:
Must be used as a pair, and completed
by April 21, 2017.
(Blackout dates, taxes and fees may apply).
Courtesy of BCD Travel/John Fentener van Vlissingen
www.bcdtravel.com
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$ 1,200
$ 350
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Hotel De L’Europe, Amsterdam:
Two-night stay in a Junior suite, with breakfast,
at this historic, luxury five-star hotel situated
on the Amstel River.
Expires December 31, 2017.
Courtesy Hotel De L’Europe
www.deleurope.com
JetBlue Airways: Two Economy Class Round-Trip
tickets from WDC or Baltimore to any domestic
city. Can be used separately. Valid to April 21, 2017.
Travel restrictions and black out dates will apply.
(Taxes and fees may apply.)
Courtesy JetBlue Airways
www.jetblue.com
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$ 980
$ 300
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$ 300
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Items 13-19
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Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast,
Washington Depot, CT: Two-night stay for two
with breakfast at this dog-friendly, sophisticated
and intimate manor in Litchfield County.
Courtesy of Regine Schade-Laverge
www.hiddenvalleyct.com
Est. Value:
$ 650
Starting Bid:
$ 175
Bid Increment: $ 25
The Mayflower Hotel, DC:
Two-night weekend stay in a Deluxe Room for two.
Expires May 2017.
Courtesy of The Mayflower Hotel
www.themayflowerhotel.com
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The Mauritshuis, The Hague:
Home of the greatest collection of Dutch paintings
from the Golden Age. A one-hour guided tour by the
director, Emilie Gordenker. for up to 15 people.
Expires March 30, 2017.
Courtesy of Emilie Gordenker www.mauritshuis.nl/en
Est. Value:
$ 300
Starting Bid:
$ 100
Bid Increment: $ 25
Capitol Hill Club, DC:
The nation’s premier political club:
Guest pass and dinner voucher
for the Presidential Dining Room.
Expires December 8, 2016.
Courtesy of Capitol Hill Club www.capitolhillclub.org
Est. Value:
$ 200
Starting Bid:
$ 75
Bid Increment: $ 25
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America Eats Tavern, DC:
Dinner for two featuring dishes
of Chef/Owner Jose Andres.
Includes Master Sommelier’s
selection of one bottle of paired
wine, tax and gratuity.
Expires April 21, 2017.
Courtesy of America Eats Tavern.
www.americaeatstavern.com
Est. Value:
$ 200
Starting Bid:
$ 75
Bid Increment: $ 25
U.S. Senate Dining Room:
Lunch for four, with host Bob van Heuvelen.
Courtesy VH Strategies
www.vhstrategies.com
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$ 500
$ 175
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National Press Club, DC:
Tour and lunch for two with past president
and historian, Gil Klein, and copy of the
Club’s centennial documentary.
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Courtesy of Gil Klein
www.press.org
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$ 150
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Items 20-25
culture and collectibles
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ITEM 21
Meeke Mutter’s “Let’s Dance”
Acrylic on canvas, 24” x 24”
Marlon Groenhart, “Typical House in Bergen”
Acrylic on canvas, 16” x 20”
Courtesy of the artist
www.meekemutter.com
Courtesy of the artist
www.marlongroenhart.com
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$ 1,000
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Marlon Groenhart, “Eye on a Cab”
Acrylic on canvas, 16” x 20”
Courtesy of the artist
www.marlongroenhart.com
National Archives Museum:
Private VIP tour for four, with complimentary
Explorer Level Membership for a year,
a reproduction Print and Records book.
Courtesy National Archives
www.nationalarchives.gov/museum
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$ 750
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City Cufflinks:
Sterling silver cufflinks inspired by
(ITEM 24) New York
and (ITEM 25) the canals of Amsterdam.
Designed by Seroj de Graaf.
Courtesy of City Cufflinks
www.citycufflinks.com
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$ 350
$ 125
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Items 26-33
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ITEM 27
Arena Stage:
Two tickets for the opening night performance
of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel,
Thursday, November 10, 2016.
Courtesy of Arena Stage
www.arenastage.com
Tutto Puccini:
Exclusive 11-DVD Box Set with all 12 Puccini
operas, including a lavishly illustrated book
with rare archival material.
Courtesy of Fay Hartog-Levin
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$ 260
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Heineken BeatsSolo2:
Lightweight headphones in
black, compact and foldable
design, remote-talk cable
and carrying case.
Courtesy of Heineken USA
www.heineken.com
Est. Value:
$ 169
Starting Bid:
$ 50
Bid Increment: $ 25
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History:
Seven-DVD disc set of the Ken Burnsproduced series, and complementary
book, signed by Mr. Burns.
Courtesy of PBS
www.pbs.org
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau:
Compilation by Deutsche Grammophon
of the baritone’s recordings of over 300
lieder and arias on 20 CDs + bonus CD.
Courtesy of Fay Hartog-Levin
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Netherland Bulb Company:
Six Lavender Seed Kits in
ceramic planters
Courtesy of the Netherland
Bulb Company
www.netherlandbulb.com
Est. Value:
$ 120
Starting Bid:
$ 50
Bid Increment: $ 25
The Silver Half Moon Daalder:
Minted in Utrecht at the Royal Dutch
Mint; specially struck 25 gram sterling
silver gemlike medallion in “fleur de
coin” condition, encased in a hard
plastic coin holder.
Courtesy of The Wysmuller Family
Est. Value:
$ 150
Starting Bid:
$ 50
Bid Increment: $ 25
International Spy Museum, DC:
Museum tour for four guests, and
meeting with the executive director,
Peter Earnest.
Expires December 24, 2016.
Courtesy of the Spy Museum
www.spymuseum.org
Est. Value:
$ 120
Starting Bid:
$ 40
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Items 34-40
ITEM 34
ITEM 35
ITEM 36
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library
and Museum: Personal tour led by the director,
Paul Sparrow, on the site of FDR’S ancestral home
and burial place in Hyde Park, NY. For four people.
Courtesy of Roosevelt Library
www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu
Est. Value:
$ 100
Starting Bid:
$ 25
Bid Increment: $ 10
“Dutch Art and Urban Cultures,
1200-1700”:
Signed by the author,
Elizabeth de Bièvre
Courtesy of the author
Wooden Tulips
Courtesy of Henk Guitjens
Est. Value:
$ 40
Starting Bid:
$ 25
Bid Increment: $ 10
Est. Value:
$ 100
Starting Bid:
$ 25
Bid Increment: $ 10
fashion
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Ronald Kolk Couture Suit:
One-of-a-kind suit, specially knitted
black wool with purple velvet petals,
by the Dutch couturier. Size: small.
Courtesy of Ronald Kolk Couture
and Hans Duijf
www.ronaldkolk.com
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$ 4,000
$ 750
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ITEMS 38-39-40
Courtesy of DuMonde Trading
www.dumondetrading.com
38 Lady’s Faux Fur Shearling Jacket
in beige. Size: small
Est. Value:
$ 250
Starting Bid: $ 100
Bid Increment: $ 25
39 Lady’s Beige and Brown
Patterned Fabric Jacket
Size: medium/large
Est. Value:
$ 150
Starting Bid: $ 50
Bid Increment: $ 25
40 White Faux Fur Pull-Through Scarf
Est. Value:
$ 99
Starting Bid: $ 30
Bid Increment: $ 10
RONALD KOLK
HAUTE COUTURE
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Items 41-45
sports
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ITEM 42
Belle Haven Country Club, Alexandria, VA:
Golf outing for four at the 18-hole course renovated
by renowned architect Arthur Hills.
Courtesy of Will Edington
Washington Nationals Baseball Game vs. Phillies:
Four tickets for September 9, 2016 at 7:05 pm.
Section 117, row K.
Courtesy of Bob van Heuvelen
www.vhstrategies.com
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$ 600
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McLean Personal Training:
Three personal training sessions with
Gillian Halpenny Rowan.
In your home or office (not your health club)
in DC, Maryland or Virginia.
Courtesy of McLean Personal Training
Heineken Custom Callaway Golf Bag:
To be shipped to the winning bidder.
Courtesy of Heineken USA
www.heineken.com
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$ 330
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ITEM 45
Washington Nationals Baseball Game vs. Phillies:
Four tickets for one of the following dates:
April 26 or April 27, 2016 at 7:05 pm,
or April 28, 2016, at 4:05 pm.
Section 312, Row C.
Courtesy of Tim McDonald
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