2014 IADC Foundation Silent Auction

2014 IADC Foundation Silent Auction
Wednesday, February 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Charleston Charm Dinner Dance at 2014 Midyear Meeting
Jewelry and Art
Tanzanite, diamond and sterling silver ring A gorgeous addition to your collection! This is a size 7 tanzanite, diamond and sterling silver ring. Tanzanite, mined only in an area of Northern Tanzania, alternately appears sapphire blue, violet and burgundy depending on crystal orientation and lighting conditions. The stones in this ring are natural, and not heat treated, which increases their rarity. Value: $700 Starting Bid: $425 Donated by: MC Sungaila, Costa Mesa, CA MC is with Snell & Wilmer. Black opal, white topaz and sterling silver ring This stunner will add just the right amount of sparkle to any hand. It is a size 8 semi‐black Australian opal and white topaz sterling silver ring. These stones are natural and not heat treated or enhanced. Value: $650 Starting Bid: $400 Donated by: MC Sungaila, Costa Mesa, CA MC is with Snell & Wilmer. Smoky quartz and sterling silver ring Just in time for Valentine’s Day! It is a size 10 smoky quartz sterling silver ring (3.35 carats of smoky quartz). In feng shui, smoky quartz is used as a healing and protective stone as well as a stone to ground and balance energy. These stones are natural and not heat treated or enhanced. Value: $250 Starting Bid: $150 Donated by: MC Sungaila, Costa Mesa, CA MC is with Snell & Wilmer. Aquamarine and diamond pendant You will enjoy this delicate and beautiful aquamarine and diamond pendant on a sterling silver chain. These stones are natural and not heat treated or enhanced. Value: $250 Starting Bid: $150 Donated by: MC Sungaila, Costa Mesa, CA MC is with Snell & Wilmer. Rose de France amethyst bracelet A Rose de France amethyst is a member of the amethyst family of gemstones. It is defined by its markedly light shade of the purple known to the amethyst family. The color is reminiscent of a lavender/lilac shade. A Rose de France amethyst rates a 7 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, with the diamond being the hardest rating at a 10. This stunner will be a wonderful addition to your jewelry box. These stones are natural and not heat treated or enhanced. Value: $1000 Starting Bid: $600 Donated by: MC Sungaila, Costa Mesa, CA MC is with Snell & Wilmer. Swiss blue topaz sterling silver bracelet and ring Steeped in mystery, topaz has been believed since ancient times to have the protective power to make its wearer invincible, and to enhance one's eyesight as well as wisdom. On top of that, it is simply gorgeous. Bid on the bracelet or the ring or claim the set! Swiss blue topaz sterling silver bracelet Value: $900 Starting Bid: $550 Swiss blue topaz and diamond sterling silver ring Value: $450 Starting Bid: $275 Donated by: MC Sungaila, Costa Mesa, CA MC is with Snell & Wilmer. “Amethyst Aura” necklace and earrings Alternating 9mm and 5mm purple amethyst‐tone beads, in an attractive “cats‐eye” style. This necklace is 24" long, hand knotted on twisted silk, and closes with a sterling silver toggle clasp. Value: $75 Starting Bid: $45 Made and donated by: Susan J. Cole, Coral Gables, FL Sue is with Bice Cole Law Firm, PL. “Graduated Fossil Rock” necklace Graduated red fossil rocks, mined under the ocean, are combined to form this brilliant red necklace, 16" in length, with a sterling silver toggle clasp. Value: $130 Starting Bid: $80 Made and donated by: Susan J. Cole, Coral Gables, FL Sue is with Bice Cole Law Firm, PL. “Riverstone Rhapsody” necklace and earrings White fossil rock beads, which contain ancient plant and animal fossils, are individually hand knotted onto twisted white silk to make this 18" choker. Classy and classic. Value: $100 Starting Bid: $60 Made and donated by: Susan J. Cole, Coral Gables, FL Sue is with Bice Cole Law Firm, PL. “Black Pearl” necklace Petite iridescent grey freshwater pearls, hand knotted on twisted silk, will be a welcome accent piece for the wearer. 17 inches in length, the necklace closes with a silver filigree fishhook clasp. Value: $120 Starting Bid: $75 Made and donated by: Susan J. Cole, Coral Gables, FL Sue is with Bice Cole Law Firm, PL. “Petite Pearls” necklace and earrings A classy choker, this 16” pearl necklace, combining soft pastel natural shades of petite freshwater pearls is a must. The piece closes with the traditional sterling silver filigree fishhook clasp and is individually hand knotted onto twisted silk. Value: $200 Starting Bid: $120 Made and donated by: Susan J. Cole, Coral Gables, FL Sue is with Bice Cole Law Firm, PL. “Sommerso Style” necklace and earrings These colorful sommerso with aventurina Venetian glass oblongs are offset by black onyx, each hand knotted onto twisted silk, in a 23" necklace. Value: $250 Starting Bid: $150 Made and donated by: Susan J. Cole, Coral Gables, FL Sue is with Bice Cole Law Firm, PL. Gold and freshwater pearl bangle bracelets These five 14karat gold filled wire wrapped and freshwater pearl bangle bracelets are a must for any jewelry collection! Value and starting bid: TBD Donated by: Shannon Reeves, Mobile, Alabama Silver and freshwater pearl bangle bracelets Enjoy these five sterling silver wire wrapped and freshwater pearl bangle bracelets! They are great accessories to any outfit. Value and starting bid: TBD Donated by: Shannon Reeves, Mobile, Alabama Freshwater pearl and gold chain multi‐strand adjustable necklace This necklace is versatile and beautiful. Value and starting bid: TBD Donated by: Shannon Reeves, Mobile, Alabama Original Painting by Daniel Benay This 2013‐2014 unnamed acrylic and oil pastel on cotton paper will be a beautiful addition to your home! Dimensions: 44x29 3/4 inches. Value: Priceless Starting Bid: $200 Donated by: Daniel Benay, Montreal, Canada Daniel is with McCarthy Tetrault. Pansy flower platter This 11.5” platter by Anne Gary is both decorative and functional. Created in a 14‐hour firing cycle, its crystalline glaze presents an artistic wedding of chemistry and nature. The glaze on these pieces, when fired precisely, grows floral‐like crystals. Due to the lengthy time required to master the glaze, the great care that must be taken in formulating, firing and finishing, and the low success rate, very few potters today use this glaze. Value: $110 Starting bid: $60 Donated by: Mary Beth Kurzak, Chicago, IL Mary Beth is the Executive Director of the IADC and the IADC Foundation. Vacations
One week in Watersound, Florida Enjoy a week of quiet luxury at Cara and Tripp Haston’s beach escape in Watersound, Florida. Overlooking the vast sand dunes and turquoise waters of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, the Hastons’ three bedroom and three and a half bathroom place in The Crossings community at Watersound is beautifully appointed and recently featured in the pages of Coastal Living. Watersound is set in naturally beautiful South Walton County between Destin and Panama City Beach. The region is often referred to as “30‐A” the name of the two‐lane state road that connects a series of coastal towns. Unique to neighboring communities, Watersound has more than one mile of private, wide, white, sandy beaches to enjoy. The two‐story unit’s attractive king master bedroom on the ground floor features a large master bath with two walk‐in closets, jetted garden tub and separate shower. Take a nap or read your favorite book while relaxing to the waves on your private covered patio off the master bedroom which opens to the boardwalks through the dunes to the beach and to the pool. Also downstairs is an extra bunk‐room for little ones and, if you must, a wireless‐equipped nook office. Upstairs features two bedrooms: one with another king bed, and the third bedroom with twin beds. Each bedroom has its own full bathroom, as well as a TV and DVD player. The living area is very spacious and relaxing with a calming appeal and features a large TV, DVD and stereo. The kitchen has all the comforts for a gourmet cook and the only challenge you will encounter is deciding whether to cook in or where to dine out. The dining room table has seating for eight, but the best feature of this condo is the spacious balcony and porch with comfortable chairs overlooking the dunes and the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico. A portion of the porch is shaded with comfortable seating for four, while the other portion is open to the sun. Just a short stroll away is the large private pool for the guests of the Crossings at Watersound. This pool is but one of three distinctive and easily accessible pools in the community and is surrounded by a lovely grassy area and large outdoor fireplace with the waves crashing behind you. There are also two commercial gas‐grills at the pool for your convenience. Beyond the beach, you can ride your bike, walk, or drive a few miles to Seaside, Seagrove, Alys Beach or Rosemary Beach. The 30‐A bike trail will take you from Santa Rosa Beach to Inlet Beach, and you can stop along the way to look at all the neat little shops at Gulf Place, Watercolor, Seaside, Seagrove, Alys Beach, Seacrest, Rosemary Beach and Inlet Beach. This area has some of the best restaurants and also some of the most unique shopping available along the Emerald Coast. For the golfers in your group there are numerous golf courses in the area including: Santa Rosa Country Club, Kelly Plantation, Regatta Bay, Emerald Bay, and Indian Bayou, just to name a few. Reservation is to be scheduled and coordinated with donor over the next 18 months. Some weeks may be unavailable particularly in late May and early July. Value: $2,000 per week during the winter up to $5,000 a week during the summer Starting Bid: $2,000 Donated by: Cara and Tripp Haston, Birmingham, AL Tripp is with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. A “Big Easy” Weekend in New Orleans This auction item includes a two‐night stay at the luxury “W” Hotel which is located right downtown with easy access to the French Quarter, Garden District and Magazine Street areas. On the second night of your stay, join Anne and Quentin Urquhart for cocktails at their home in Uptown New Orleans followed by dinner at any one of the great restaurants in the city – your choice!! Anne and Quentin will be honored to serve as your hosts for a great evening of food and spirits!! *Specific details of the visit will be confirmed once the high bidder has been confirmed. This auction item also includes a walking tour of the French Quarter and complimentary transfers to and from the New Orleans International Airport. Value: $1,450 Starting Bid: $850 Donated by: Quentin and Anne Urquhart and Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC, New Orleans, LA Quentin F. Urquhart, Jr., Brigid Brown, Tim Daniels, Gus Fritchie, Jim Irwin, Richard McCormack, Douglas Moore, and Kim Moore are members of the firm. A Memorable Weekend in the Big Easy! Enjoy an incredible weekend in New Orleans! Your stay includes two nights at the St. Charles Avenue Hilton Hotel, with dinners at the Brennan’s Mr. B’s Bistro and Chef Besh’s Restaurant August. Your package also includes your choice of any of the following: Come in the fall and see the City’s beloved Saints battle one of its NFC rivals‐ two Club tickets to your choice of any home game! Come in the spring to the Jazz Fest (last weekend in April and first weekend in May), enjoy two passes to the Fairgrounds, full access to the Adams & Reese Hospitality Suite and see Aaron Neville close the Fest with his stirring rendition of Ave Maria, or come in 2015 for the Mardi Gras (Feb 5‐17)! The winters are mild and “March Madness” begins in February. Watch all the parades while catching more throws than you can haul from the Adams and Reese viewing stands right along the St. Charles Avenue parade route. Le Bon Temps Roulé! Value: $1,000‐1,200 Starting bid: $600 Compliments of your friends at Adams and Reese, LLP in New Orleans: Mark Beebe, Mark Surprenant, Martin Stern, Rich Eason, Eddie Rice, and Bernie Alsobrook. Winter vacation in St. Moritz, Switzerland St. Moritz was the home of two Olympics, holds itself out as “Top of the World,” and proudly celebrates 150 years of winter vacation in 2014‐15. It offers, among others, alpine skiing and snowboarding in three different areas (Corviglia, Corvatsch, and Diavolezza/Lagalp) with about 60 slopes, cross‐country skiing with more than 125 miles of trails, curling, several toboggan runs, mountain walking, snowkiten, and more than 30 restaurants rated with 13 – 18 points in Gault Millau. (www.engadin.ch – also available: I‐Phone App: St. Moritz). Sometimes, there are even events like Wintergolf, Cricket on Ice, White Turf, Bob and Skeleton Championships, Alpine Ski World Cup races, etc. This package includes one week in a beautiful two bedroom, two bath apartment with kitchen, dining and living room in St. Moritz Bath, located at the St. Moritz Lake with a spectacular view over the lake to St. Moritz village and to the Corviglia with the Piz Buin (10,161 ft.). The apartment was completely renovated and newly refurbished in 2013 and can fit four comfortably. Week to be negotiated with donor. Value: $2,900 Starting Bid: $1,800 Donated by: Dr. Anton G. Maurer, Stuttgart, Germany Anton is with CMS Hasche Sigle. Entertainment
World Champion Boston Red Sox weekend package – Two seats – Two games Visit “America’s Most Beloved Ball Park” for two games this season. Make a Friday – Saturday or Saturday‐Sunday back to back pilgrimage to the home of the World Champs. At least one set of tickets will be in a dugout box and the other will be only slightly less awesome – but you are guaranteed a close up look at the Band of Bearded Brothers as they shoot for another title. The Boston donors – Scott Tucker of Tucker, Saltzman & Dyer and new member John Manning of Manion, Gaynor & Manning – will work with you to fit your schedule. Value: $ priceless Starting bid: $500 Donated by: Scott Tucker, Tucker, Saltzman & Dyer, LLP in Boston, MA Donated by: John Manning, Manion, Gaynor & Manion in Boston, MA Blackhawks tickets in Lexus Club Level Enjoy a power‐packed hockey game at the United Center with four tickets to the Stanley Cup Champions, the Chicago Blackhawks. These premier seats are located in the second row of the Lexus Club Level 200 – Section 228, Row 2, Seats 5‐8. The tickets include parking and access to the Stadium Club for dinner and refreshments (dinner not included). Winner can determine game with the donor. Value: $417 Starting Bid: $300 Donated by: Kopon Airdo, Chicago, IL Michael Airdo, Andy Kopon, and Rachel Yarch are with Kopon Airdo. Philadelphia Flyers – Loaded club box seats This package includes two tickets to the Philadelphia Flyers v. Blackhawks game on Tuesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. These are club box seats (Club Box 15 ‐ Row 2, Seats 11 and 12), and include a $40 voucher per ticket for use on food, beverage or merchandise plus access to the Cadillac Grille and Holts Cigar Club. Club seats include wait service, bar in suite, and private bathroom facilities. If you are going to see a hockey game, this is the way to go! Value: $350 Starting Bid: $250 Donated by: Thomas G. Oakes, Philadelphia, PA Tom is President of Thomas G. Oakes Associates. Sony Ericsson Open at Key Biscayne, Fla. These tickets will take you and a guest to a day session and a night session in an early round of the 2014 tournament, held in March. The tickets also include a parking pass. This annual event showcases one of the deepest fields of the year, and the Sony Ericsson Open has reached the next echelon in presenting an international sports extravaganza. With more than $9 million in prize money, equally distributed to the men and women, and all of the top players and media from all corners of the world covering the action every day, the Sony Ericsson Open has earned its place in the world as the fifth largest tennis tournament, surpassed only by the Grand Slams. Value: $300 Minimum bid: $225 Donated by: Richard Dunn, Miami, FL Rick is with Cozen O’Connor. Two tickets to the Dodgers Head out to Dodger Stadium and enjoy a L.A. Dodgers baseball game with these four Loge Level tickets behind home plate. Game to be determined with donor. Preferred parking pass is included. Value: $300 Minimum bid: $100 Donated by: Asim and Cecille Desai, Los Angeles, CA Asim is with Gordon & Rees LLP. Two tickets to UCLA Football Go Bruins! This package is for two tickets to a 2014‐15 football game. Game to be determined with donor. Seats are located on the aisle near midfield, and preferred VIP parking close to the stadium is included. Value: Approximately $500 Minimum bid: $250 Donated by: Asim and Cecille Desai, Los Angeles, CA Asim is with Gordon & Rees LLP. Two tickets to UCLA Basketball Go Bruins! This package is for two tickets to a 2014‐2015 Men’s Basketball home game, mid‐court, lower level in the Pauley Pavilion. VIP Parking included. Game to be determined with donor. Value: At least $500 Minimum bid: $250 Donated by: Asim and Cecille Desai, Los Angeles, CA Asim is with Gordon & Rees LLP. Two tickets to the LA Lakers Visit Staples Center to watch the Los Angeles Lakers in action. The seats are in the Premier Level; you have in‐seat ordering for food and drink and access before, during, and after the game to the San Manuel Club. Game to be determined with donor. Value: $300 Starting bid: $180 Donated by: Asim and Cecille Desai, Los Angeles, CA Asim is with Gordon & Rees LLP. Two tickets to the LA Clippers Visit Staples Center to watch the Los Angeles Clippers in action. The seats are in the Premier Level; you have in‐seat ordering for food and drink and access before, during, and after the game to the San Manuel Club. Game to be determined with donor. Value: $200 Starting bid: $120 Donated by: Asim and Cecille Desai, Los Angeles, CA Asim is with Gordon & Rees LLP. Two tickets to the LA Kings Visit Staples Center to watch the Los Angeles Kings in action. The seats are in the Premier Level; you have in‐seat ordering for food and drink and access before, during, and after the game to the San Manuel Club. Game to be determined with donor.
Value: $150 Starting bid: $90 Donated by: Asim and Cecille Desai, Los Angeles, CA Asim is with Gordon & Rees LLP. Mets game for four These excellent Mets tickets are three rows behind the visitor’s dugout. This package includes four tickets for a game to be agreed upon with the donor. Value: $500 Starting bid: $375 Donated by: George Murphy and Gibbons P.C., Philadelphia, PA Fantastic seats at Yankees game You and three guests can enjoy phenomenal seats (field level, between the Yankees dugout and home plate) for a game to be agreed upon with the donor. Value: $1,000 Starting bid: $600 Donated by: George Murphy and Gibbons P.C., Philadelphia, PA Phillies game for four Enjoy an afternoon at the ballpark with these four field level for a game to be agreed upon with the donor. Value: $120 Starting bid: $70 Donated by: George Murphy, Philadelphia, PA George is with Gibbons P.C. Golf and more at the exclusive Winged Foot Golf Club Winged Foot Golf Club is recognized by golfers all over the world as the site of the best 36 holes in America. Since its founding in 1923, this fabulous club in Mamaroneck, New York (30 minutes from New York City) has been at the center of golf’s proudest traditions; from the purity of its A.W. Tillinghast design, the gothic clubhouse, quality of membership, and historic milestones of the sport itself. Des has donated a phenomenal golf package at Winged Foot and will join three additional people for a round of golf on the famous West Course, ranked No. 6 in the U.S. by Golf Digest, and the site of five U.S. Open Championships and the 1997 PGA Championship. The package includes lunch, golf and a few post‐round drinks. This is a great “client‐relations” opportunity for the winner. Value: $750 Starting Bid: $575 Donated by: Desmond Barry, New York, NY Des is with Condon & Forsyth LLP. Tampa Bay Rays for four A Tampa Bay Rays experience awaits you and three guests! This package includes four tickets to a Tampa Bay Rays home game of your choice in Sec. 109, Row M, Seats 7‐10, and one night stay at The Westin Tampa Hotel ‐ Harbour Island. Game to be determined with donor. Value: $500 Starting bid: $375 Donated by: Butler Pappas Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP Kathy Maus and Charles Reynolds, members. Two Flyers v. Toronto tickets Enjoy two club seats for the Philadelphia Flyers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in Philadelphia. Value: $370 Starting bid:$225 Donated by: Bill DiSipio, Philadelphia, PA Bill is with Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & DiSipio. Penguins v. Capitals This package includes two tickets for the Penguins v. Capitals game on March 11, 2014 in Pittsburgh. Value: $144 Starting Bid: $75 Donated by: Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP in Pittsburgh, PA David Rosenberg, Paul Fires and Marc Zingarini are members. Sixers v. Utah Jazz in Philly This package includes three tickets for the Sixers v. Jazz game on March 8, 2014. Value: $144 Starting Bid: $75 Donated by: Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP in Pittsburgh, PA David Rosenberg, Paul Fires and Marc Zingarini are members. White Sox tickets for four You and three of your friends can enjoy an afternoon game at the Cell with tickets and a parking pass. Game to be decided with donor once the schedule is released. They are great seats in Section 119 (Row AA and Row 1, Seats 9 and 10 – right in front of each other). Value: $180 Starting bid: $110 Donated by: Tressler LLP, Chicago, IL Shaun McParland Baldwin and Andrew Boris are members. Four tickets to the Cubs It doesn’t get much better than a game in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field! Come to Chicago and enjoy the game and all the city has to offer! This package is for four tickets plus a parking pass. The date of the game is to be determined with the donor. Value: $265 Starting bid: $195 Donated by: Dick Waris, Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered, Chicago, IL Food, Wine and Specialty
Canadian collection This package includes: Two bottles of Jackson Triggs ‐ Proprietors Reserve Riesling Ice‐
wine from the Okanagan Valley, B.C. “A golden yellow colour, this dessert wine shows notes of baked apple, vanilla cream, mineral and pear. On the palate, it offers a buttery, rich mouth feel that leads into a long finish featuring lively acidity.” Two bottles of white wine from the Niagara Region in Ontario (yet to be picked). We have paired your wine with Canadian Salmon and Lobster Pate, gourmet crackers, antipasto, french jam and, for those with a real sweet tooth, some fine hazelnut chocolate. Our famous Canadian Maple products, including Maple Butter, Maple Syrup and wild Blueberry Syrup, will make breakfast a treat! But wait, when the sun goes down and the cold wind blows, you can cuddle in a Hudson's Bay Company "Artist Series" blanket with a striking silhouette of the great Canadian moose against a backdrop of the Hudson's Bay stripes, created in homage to Charles Pachter, one of Canada's leading contemporary artists. Take it all home in the official gym bag of the Olympic Games. Value: $750 Minimum bid: $450 Donated by: Gord and Sarah McKee, Jim and Monica Sullivan, of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Canada Small batch bourbons What bar is complete without a generous selection of small batch bourbons? While we may not all aspire to replicate this photograph, we will select five or six bottles of a few of the best Kentucky and Tennessee have to offer to establish or supplement your selection. They will be certain to please even the most discerning connoisseur. Value: $300 Starting Bid: $180 Donated by: Archie Reeves, Mobile, Alabama Archie is with McDowell Knight Roedder & Sledge, LLC. Get in shape for Vienna! This package will assure that the winning bidder will fit into his or her lederhosen and be able to tackle the Austrian Alps or the Tour de France while in Europe in July. This can all be accomplished without leaving your basement. Just lock your bicycle into the trainer, add a TV, iPad or computer, and put your backside in the seat and go. This package will include an indoor Elite Qubo Fluid Bike Trainer and a full year subscription to Pain Cave. The Elite Qubo Fluid Trainer: More powerful than a standard fluid unit, the Elite Qubo Fluid is the quietest, most powerful and easiest trainer there is. Qubo frame is easy to setup, since roller pressure is automatically determined by rider weight ‐‐ no calibration required! Progressive fluid resistance changes as you pedal faster or slower, giving you the same smooth performance you feel on the road. Fast fixing system allows clamping and release of the bike with a single hand. Elite's most powerful fluid unit eliminates the work of adjustment and setup. Pain Cave (www.paincave.com): PAINCAVE is for anyone looking to improve. Everyday people looking for a fun, internet‐
based, streaming video workout as well as world‐class athletes can benefit from the PAINCAVE cycling training program. Whether you’re striving for that yellow jersey or simply looking to shed a few pounds, PAINCAVE works. PAINCAVE episodes provide 30 to 90 minutes of interactive cycling training integrated with footage from the greatest races in the world. Members follow elite athletes in workouts modeled after inspirational sporting events. Sweat alongside other athletes as you chase the leaders in an actual road race. Each cycling video is tailored to mimic the intensity that comes with different terrain. Keep track of each video completed and how you feel you’ve performed. We’ll also set you up with water bottles, a visor and the book “Ride Your Way Lean.” The trainer will be shipped directly to the winning bidder. In addition, Dave Rosenberg will personally check up on the winning bidder to encourage/harass him or her and make sure they are following the program. Value: $600 Minimum Bid:$360 Donated by: David and Laurel Rosenberg and Pain Cave David is with Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP in Pittsburgh, PA. Get out of shape for Vienna While the Rosenbergs want you to "get in shape for Vienna" (a laudable goal), we want to get you excited about, and ready for, the local cuisine. This package includes food and beverages which will be shipped directly to your house in time to enjoy before Vienna. Depending on the shipping area (and restrictions), this package may include: sausages and cheeses; sweets such as Sacher torte (the good kind of torte) or Mozart cake and strudel; and adult beverages of beer and/or wine. We will work with the winner bidder to put together a final selection of items to your tastes. A gift certificate to your local tailor is available upon request. Enjoy! Value: $250 Starting bid: $150 Donated by: Amy and Tim Fischer, Oklahoma City, OK Amy is with Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom. Robert Hunter garden tour and wine tasting for 10 (plus Robert Hunter wine!) What could be better than a private garden tour and wine tasting for you and nine of your friends on a beautiful sunny day in Sonoma County? This incredible package includes a garden tour and wine tasting for 10 at Robert Hunter Winery, a small boutique winery specializing in Brut de Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Since you won’t want to wait until your tour to taste, our Rob Hunter also has included in this package a 2001 Brut de Noirs, a 2012 Chardonnay, a 2009 Pinot Noir, and a 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon from Robert Hunter Winery. Value: $500 Starting Bid: $300 Donated by: Robert D. Hunter and Robert Hunter Winery Rob is with Altec, Inc. in Birmingham, AL. Learn more about the winery at www.roberthunterwinery.com. Collection from the Cauley Cellar Enjoy this fantastic selection of reds from the Cauleys! This wine basket includes a selection of favorites all rated 93 or higher by Wine Spectator Magazine. Selections from the Cellar are 2006 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, (Wine Spectator 96 points); 2006 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (Wine Spectator 94 points); 2007 Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (Wine Spectator 93 points); and 2008 Jack’s Masterpiece (Wine Spectator 93 points). Value: $450 Minimum bid: $300 Donated by Paul and Donna Cauley, Dallas, TX Paul is with Sedgwick, LLC. Live Auction
Cocktail Reception in Presidential Suite at the Hilton Vienna Enjoy a pre‐dinner cocktail reception at the Annual Meeting with award‐winning Austrian wines and delicious hors d’oeuvres in the Presidential Suite at the Hilton Vienna. Located on the top floor of the hotel, the suite offers stunning panoramic views of Vienna. At this reception for 12 people, you will be served butler‐passed hors d’oeuvres and can enjoy a fully stocked and tended bar before heading out for evening. The Presidential Suite is available for this event on Tuesday, July 9, beginning no earlier than 6:30 p.m. for a one hour reception. The date cannot be changed. Donated by Molly and Steven Craig; Charleston, SC Molly is with Hood Law Firm, LLC. ?
President‐Elect Haston will show your team pride! IADC President‐Elect and Auburn fan Tripp Haston will wear a team baseball cap of the winning bidder’s choosing during part of the 2015 Midyear Meeting Opening Session. Tripp also will take a commemorative photo with the winning bidder while wearing the hat. Here’s your opportunity to get prime IADC publicity for your favorite (SEC perhaps?) team! Donated by Tripp Haston, Birmingham, AL Tripp is with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Foundation Silent Auction Rules
Who is eligible to bid? All IADC members, spouses, guests, sponsors, staff, and any registered meeting attendees of the IADC Midyear Meeting are eligible to bid on auction items and may bid as often as they like. How do I place a bid? To bid, print your name, city, and state/country on the bid sheet for the item(s) you choose. Please take care to ensure that you are writing your name on the correct bid sheet! Minimum bids and bid increments are listed on the bid sheets. All bids must be no lower than the minimum bid. All subsequent bids must increase by at least the bid increment amount. You are welcome to bid on as many items as you would like. If more than one bidder is interested in the same item at the time of the auction’s close, they will be allowed to continue bidding until one person is the winner. Bidding will begin onsite at the 2014 Midyear Meeting and close at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12 at the end of the dinner dance reception. What if I have questions about an item? If you would like additional information about an item, please visit the IADC Information Desk or speak directly to the donor. How will I know if I am the winning bidder? Winners in attendance at the dinner dance will be notified immediately following the auction (during the dinner dance, information will be delivered to each dinner table) that their bid has been accepted or you may visit The Foundation Silent Auction Payment Table following the close of the auction. Winning bidders pay for their item(s) on‐site. Winners in attendance will be expected to pay the winning amount and pick up their package at the dinner dance. Winning bidders are responsible for shipment from the Midyear Meeting. Is my winning bid tax deductible? The Foundation of the IADC is a federally tax‐exempt 501(c)(3) Illinois corporation. All winning bid amounts above the items’ declared values are tax deductible. Declared values have been pre‐determined by the donors. What if I am not going to be at the dinner dance reception? You can ask an IADC friend to bid on your behalf. IADC staff cannot serve as proxies and cannot monitor or enforce any proxy agreements. Participation in this auction constitutes acceptance by the bidder of these terms: • All items have a minimum bid posted that must be met to begin bidding on that item. • Bidding on all items will close at 7:30 p.m. Pacific time on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. • Acceptable methods of payment are personal checks, company checks, money orders, cashier’s checks, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. IADC staff representatives will be available during the dinner dance to accept payment. • Bidders are advised to read descriptions carefully, noting all specifications and limitations before placing a bid. If dates are specified, they cannot be changed. • All bids are final. The highest bidder on an item will be deemed the winning bidder and must remit payment for the item. • Winners who are not in attendance at the close of the Silent Auction will be sent an invoice and expected to return full payment upon notification. Items not paid for by April 1, 2014 will be offered to the next highest bidder. If an item is not claimed, it will be offered at a future auction with approval of the donor. • By purchase, the buyer waives all claims of liability against The Foundation of the IADC, the IADC or the donor of the item or property. • The Foundation of the IADC is unable to grant refunds or returns on these donated items. • Vacations are not transferrable unless approved in advance by the donor.