Holiday Dinner Program - Special Olympics Illinois

SPECIAL OLYMPICS—HEARTLAND/AREA 6
8TH ANNUAL
Holiday
DINNER
y
AUCTION
Mission Statement
Provide year-round sports training and athletic competition
in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults
with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing
opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate
courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of
gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special
Olympics athletes and the community.
Welcome to the 8th Annual
Holiday Dinner & Auction
5:30 p.m.
Doors Open and Silent Auction Begins
The Silent Auction has 4 sections that close as follows:
7:10 p.m. Red
7:30 p.m. Black
7:20 p.m. Green
7:40 p.m. White
Appetizers, complementary “Merry Berry” drink,
and cash bar
Entertainment
University High School Jazz Band conducted by
Mr. Jason Landes
Face Painting
Shelly & Kristi Gehrt from Wild Style Design Company
7 p.m.
Dinner
7:30 p.m.
Welcome: David Halt, Emcee
8 p.m.
Live Auction: Auctioneer Mike Namoff, Mega Events
9 p.m.
Thank you
If you register for express checkout, you can quickly check out at our express
checkout lane. You must have your invoice and have paid, in order to pick
up your items from the auction tables.
1 Auction Rules
1.
The Silent Auction will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and continue
without interruption until all sections have closed at 7:40 p.m.
The Live Auction will begin at approximately 8 p.m.
2.
Payment by the successful bidder should be made at the close of
the Live Auction. Payment may be made with MasterCard, Visa,
American Express, Discover, cash or checks.
3.
All checks should be made payable to Special Olympics Illinois.
4.
Special Olympics Illinois has attempted to describe and catalog
all items correctly and all items are offered as is. All sales are
final and there will be no exchanges or refunds.
5.
All auction items must be removed from the DoubleTree by
Hilton Hotel on the evening of the auction. A “Paid” receipt,
obtained from the auction cashier, must be presented before
items can be removed. For large items, please make
arrangements for pickup with Special Olympics Illinois.
6.
The auction checkout invoice should serve as your official
receipt for items purchased. The value set forth for each item is a
good faith estimate of the fair market value as required by the
IRS.
7.
Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must
be used within one year of the auction date.
8.
In cases where more than one bidder shares in the cost of a Live
Auction item, a representative from the bidding group must
notify the auction cashier immediately of the participating
bidders and their respective share of the cost.
9.
Each person issued a bid number assumes all risks and hazards
related to the auction and items obtained at the auction. Each
bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising there
from Special Olympics Illinois, its elected and appointed
officials, members, and employees, the auctioneer, the auction
company and its agents and employees, the event organizers,
sponsors, and/or volunteers connected with the auction.
2 3 Live Auction
101. Epiphany Farms Seven-Course Chef's Tasting for
Four People
Epiphany Farms Restaurant in Bloomington brings Midwestern
cuisine to the global stage. Its mission is to blend socially conscious
farming techniques with comfortable fine dining in order to produce
something that customers not only enjoy, but also understand.
Epiphany Farms strives to create food systems that provide
exceptional quality and a sustainable, regenerative future. This
certificate is for a seven-course Chef's grand tasting menu at
Epiphany Farms Restaurant for four guests with wine pairing,
specifically crafted for the occasion. The tasting menu is inspired by
Epiphany Farms’ most delicious products, and allows the Chefs to
showcase the day’s bounty.
Restrictions: Package is designed for four guests. Reservations required.
Gratuity not included
Donor: Epiphany Farms Hospitality Group
102. St. Louis Overnight Getaway for 4
Explore St. Louis from the top of the Gateway Arch with four adult
vouchers to the top of the Arch. After you see the city from up high,
head to the Missouri Botanical Garden with four passes to the
Missouri Botanical Garden, Shaw Nature Reserve or the Sophia M.
Sach Butterfly House in Chesterfield, Missouri. End your day with
dinner at The Cheesecake Factory and an overnight stay at the
Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel.
Restrictions: Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel complimentary deluxe
accommodations includes room and room taxes only for one night stay.
Reservations are subject to availability and must be made in advance;
certificate expires 11/30/16. Gateway Arch tickets expire 8/5/16. Missouri
Botanical Garden passes are valid for general admission only and are not
valid for special admission rate events, exhibits or attractions. $50 gift card
to The Cheesecake Factory.
Donors: Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel, Missouri Botanical
Garden, The Gateway Arch, The Cheesecake Factory
4 Live Auction
103. Chicago Museums Overnight Package
Take in two of Chicago’s premier attractions with The Field Museum
and Shedd Aquarium. This package includes four general admission
tickets to The Field Museum and four Shedd Aquarium tickets good
for express entry to the aquarium, Abbott Oceanarium and Wild
Reef. Also includes special exhibit and aquatics show. Hotel
accommodations are just 12 miles from the museums at the
MileNorth Chicago Hotel. Package also includes $50 to Maggiano’s
Little Italy.
Restrictions: MileNorth Hotel accommodations based on availability and
must contact ahead of time for reservations; expires 10/31/16. Shedd
Aquarium certificate does not include 4-D Experience of Stingray Touch
and expires November 2016. Field Museum certificate is good for general
admission tickets and expires 11/12/16.
Donors: Maggiano’s Little Italy, MileNorth Hotel, The Field
Museum, Shedd Aquarium
104. Hand-stitched Illusion Quilt
For the third-year in-a-row, Area 6 athlete Sandi Froman has created
a hand-stitched quilt in an illusion pattern just for the Special
Olympics Illinois Holiday Dinner & Auction. Sandi has been a
Special Olympics Illinois athlete for over 30 years, competing with
Special Opportunities Available in Recreation (SOAR) in
Bloomington. She has participated in basketball, bowling, soccer,
volleyball, golf, bocce, aquatics, and athletics. She was one of the first
female athletes to run the mile for Special Olympics Illinois. While
she was successful in these sports, Sandi has moved to the lifetime
sports competition. She now competes in Unified bocce, bowling and
walking events in track and field. Not only is Sandi an athlete, she is
a Special Olympics Global Messenger and a talented quilter. This
project took Sandi 6 weeks to hand stich.
Donor: Sandi Froman
5 Live Auction
105. Chef Troy Catering Event
Dinner for 10 including wine pairings at your home or specific
location. The winner will meet with Biaggi’s chef, Troy Tomlinson,
to plan the menu which will include a multi-course meal and
dessert.
Restrictions: Contact Troy Tomlinson at least four weeks in advance for the desired
date. Not valid during the month of December. Servers and gratuities not included.
Expires: November 12, 2016.
Donor: Chef Troy Tomlinson from Biaggi’s
106. Chicago Dinner Cruise
Experience Chicago like never before aboard the Odyssey II Dinner
Cruise. Good for elegant dinner vouchers for four aboard the
Odyssey II on any Sunday-Thursday Dinner Cruise. The Odyssey is
Chicago’s ultimate dining cruise experience, providing unforgettable
events on the water. Its sleek look is sure to leave an impression as
you cruise past Chicago’s spectacular skyline and enjoy a wonderful
dinner.
Restrictions: Cruising from Navy Pier in Chicago, this Diner Cruise is valid until
9/25/16.
Donor: Entertainment Cruises
107. Palm Island Resort, The Grenadines 7-Night Stay
An exclusive, 135-acre private-island hideaway, situated near the
southern tip of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, offers 5 dazzling
white-sand beaches, sumptuous dining, non-motorized water sports,
nature trails, tennis, fitness center, free-form swimming pool with
waterfall, and spa treatments. This award-winning, world-class
resort is set in pure paradise where tranquility reigns and an
unforgettable experience of a lifetime is inevitable.
Restrictions: Valid for up to 2 rooms, double occupancy. Winner is responsible for
airfare and all-inclusive supplement of $140/$240 per person/night, plus tax.
Expires 7/31/16
Donor: Elite Island Resorts
6 Live Auction
108. Southwest Airlines Tickets
Package includes four one-way Southwest flight e-passes℠ which
can be combined for roundtrip travel. The Southwest flight e-passes℠
are valid for travel on Southwest operated, published scheduled
service only in the United States, its territories and its possessions,
including Puerto Rico, unless specified above.
Restrictions: There are no blackout dates associated with the Southwest
flight e-pass℠. Travel must be completed by 11/01/2016. Southwest flight epass℠ cannot be exchanged, extended or reissued and the actual date of
travel may not occur after the expiration date.
Donor: Southwest Airlines
109. Week Vacation in St. Petersburg, Florida
Take your Spring Break vacation in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2016!
Enjoy 7 days in a newly remodeled two-bedroom, two-bathroom
condo that sleeps four and has a full kitchen and living space at the
Isla Del Sol Yacht & County Club. With a view of the Boca Ciega
Bay, you can sip your morning coffee and take in the ocean view and
possibly catch a glimpse of the dolphins at play. This beautiful
facility also has a crystal clear pool that keeps a temperature of 85
degrees year-round, tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course -- all at
your disposal. The condo is just 3 minutes from the white sands of
St. Pete Beach, close to shopping and restaurants, and a short drive
to downtown Tampa and the Salvador Dali Museum. It’s only a 25minute drive from the airport via Highway 275. This is the place you
want to be when it’s cold in Illinois.
Restrictions: Must work with donor for dates and availability. Expires
11/12/16.
Donor: The Bednar Family
7 Live Auction
110. Chicago Blackhawks Brent Seabrook Autographed
Jersey
A three-time Stanley Cup champion, Brent Seabrook is a defenseman
and alternate captain with the Chicago Blackhawks. You can own a
piece of Blackhawks history by purchasing this Seabrook #7
authentic autographed red Reebok jersey. This jersey has not been
framed so the buyer can choose how to use it. Includes letter of
authenticity from the Chicago Blackhawks
Donor: The Chicago Blackhawks
8 Special Olympics Ornament Raffle
Purchase a Special Olympics Illinois tree ornament for $20 and you’ll
be entered into a raffle for a trip to St. Lucia (trip details below).
Winner will be drawn during the Live Auction.
7-Night Stay at St. James’s Club, Morgan Bay in St. Lucia
St. James's Club Morgan Bay is set amid 25 acres of lush hillside
gardens tucked into a private cove on the northern coast of St. Lucia.
This all-inclusive, beachfront resort features 345 well-appointed
guestrooms
and suites
offering
stunning
ocean and
tropical
garden
views. Enjoy
the day
exploring an
array of
water sports
and land
activities,
relax, or
experience
the majestic ambiance only St. Lucia can offer. Winner responsible for
airfare & all-inclusive supplement of $110 per person/per night, plus tax.
Valued at $2,100
9 10 11 Thank You To Our Contributors
2 Chez Restaurant
A Lovable Connection
A.B. Hatchery & Garden Center
Alexander's Steakhouse
American Girl
Avanti's of
Bloomington/Normal
B & B Awards & Recognition
Beauty Brands
Biaggi's
Bloomington Edge
Bloomington Thunder
Bloomington Wellness Center
Bloomington-Normal Marriott
Hotel & Conference Center
Bob Colman and Mary
Shermann
Boyle Dental
Budget Liquors
Carl's Ice Cream
CATO
Chandra Scott
Chef Troy from Biaggi's
Cheryl DePaepe
Chestnut Mountain Resort
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Zoological
Society/Brookfield Zoo
Chipotle
College Hills Meat Shop
Community Players Theatre
Cookies by Design
Cooper's Hawk Winery and
Restaurants
Corn Stock Theatre
CostCo Wholesale
Curves
12 Cynthia J Carter
Destihl Restaurant & Brew
Works
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Eastland Chiropractic
Eastland Suites Hotel &
Conference Center
Elite Island Resorts Caribbean
Entertainment Cruises
Epiphany Farms Hospitality
Group
Evergreen Racquet Club
Famous Dave's
Fitness Quest Bloomington
Fleet Feet of Bloomington
Fox and Hounds Day Spa
Friar Tuck Wine, Spirits, &
Beverages
Gill Street Sports Bar and Grill
Heartland Bank
Heartland Foot and Ankle
Associates
Holiday Inn & Suites
Bloomington
Hyatt Place
Illinois State Athletics
Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Ironwood Golf Course
Jack Lewis Jewelers
Janis Bednar
Jeffrey Alans
Jeremy Davidson
Jewel Osco
John Stephens
Katrina Cerroni-Jones
Keller's Iron Skillet
Kelly's Bakery & Cafe
Knights Action Park
Maggiano's
Medici
Medieval Times - Schaumburg
Merlot and a Masterpiece
Contributors Continued
MileNorth, A Chicago Hotel
Miller Park Zoo
Missouri Botanical Garden
Mo Conlan
Moe's Southwest Grill
New Orleans Steamboat
Company
Nord Outdoor Power
Normal Children's Discovery
Museum
Normal Cornbelters
Par-A-Dice
Patty Nixa
Peoria Charter Coach Company
Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Civic Center
Peoria Zoo
Pheasant Lanes Bowling
PNC Bank
Quail Meadows
Rader Family Farms, LLC
Radio Bloomington
Renaissance St. Louis Grand
Hotel
Sandi and Mike Froman
Seedling Theatre
Shane Niemeyer
Shedd Aquarium
Sherman's
Six Flags St. Louis
Slaughters Custom Shop
Southwest Airlines
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Science Center
Stan and Marybeth Speer
State Representative Dan Brady
Swingers
Teresa Gerardi
Terry L. Peoples
The American Legion
The Chateau Bloomington
The Cheesecake Factory
The Chocolatier, Inc.
The Daily Method
The Field Museum
The Gateway Arch
The Goff Financial Group
The Links at Ireland Grove
The Magic House
The Olive Bin
The Workout Company
Tim Leighton
Tracy Pledger, Mary Kay
Consultant
Uptown Gifts & Accessories
US Cellular Coliseum
Victory Academy
Zanies Comedy Night Club
A Special Thank You To Our Auction
Committee Members
Michelle Barclay
Jill Bertelsen
Cynthia Carter
Katrina Cerroni-Jones
Jeremy Davidson
Cheryl DePaepe
13 Jim Grossman
Debi Woodring
Grossman
David Halt
Chris Hood
Brandi McCarrey
Kali Riddell
John Stephens
Jordan Vose
Carol Watson
14 Thank You to All Our Generous Sponsors
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But if I cannot win,
let me be brave
in the attempt.
~ATHLETE OATH