Live Auction - Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Prou dly
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2010
A gala benefit for the
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Auction Catalog
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proud to be the presenting sponsorS of
MAGIC UNDER THE MANGROVES for THE
conservancy of southwest FlOrida
2010
Welcome
— 2010 —
Presenting
Sponsors
Dear “Magic” Friends…
Thanks to your outstanding support last year, the 2009 “Magic Under the Mangroves”
gala event generated over $375,000 in support for the Conservancy of Southwest
Florida. That, my friends, is a record!
As we reflect back on that “magical” evening, the energy, excitement and passion
permeated every inch of the room during the entire event. You, and the new friends
you introduced to “Magic Under the Mangroves,” made this a night to cherish.
But, as you know, “Magic” is more than a one night gala. In fact, the funds support
the year-round work of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida to protect our natural
lands, our water and our wildlife. Your support and commitment preserve our
paradise for future generations.
We are counting on your generous support once again this year and invite you to
introduce even more new friends to “Magic” and to the Conservancy of Southwest
Florida. We encourage you, and your guests, to bid HIGH and bid OFTEN on many
exciting excursions, treasures, travel and more!
Betty MACLean Travel, Inc.
Remember to bring your auction catalog to the event on March 4th. To preserve our
natural resources, we only printed a limited quantity — catalogs won’t be available at
the “Magic” event.
Please call Meghan Clancy to pre-bid or if you need more information, 239.403.4200.
You can also review the live auction items on our website: conservancy.org/magic.
Sincerely
Nancy White
Chair
Magic Under the Mangroves
Andrew McElwaine
President and CEO
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
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Inside
Live Auction Sponsored
by the Miami Dolphins
2 010 M ag i c c o mm i t t e e
Nancy White, Chair
Ellin Goetz, Honorary Chair
Rebecca Allen
Edith Andrew
Jane Berger
Kellie Burns
Jennifer Cheng
Karin Ciesla
Sara Clark
Elaine Cole
Christin Collins
Donna Comstock
Charlotte Corddry
Susan Dalton
Robin DeMattia
Linda Diaz
Carol Dinardo
Kerry Edwards
Susan Erb
Carol Farmer
Gloria Ferreri
Cynthia Fiber
Betty Ann Folkerth
Myra Friedman
Joyce Gerber
Kay Gow
Donna Hall
Jennifer Housh
Mary Lou Hull
Judith Hushon
Susan Jones
Lin Klein
Nora Kolmer
Rebecca Kwedar
Maureen Lerner
Shelley Lund
Lisa Merritt
Catherine Miller
Jane Pearsall
Karen Pickrum
Vickie Pruter
Susan Regenstein
Teri Sanders
Julie French Schulz
Nancy Seeley
Lynne Shotwell
Jeanette Simmermon
Jeannie Smith
Roxane Stagg
Martha Tardy
Roselyn Travis
Judith Tryka
Sharon von Arx
Arlene Weyl
Pamela Williams
Sheelah Windfelt
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16 Fund-A-Need
18 Nature Concierge
20 Great Getaways
25 Dining Out
29 La Cave
30 Just for You
35 Outdoor Adventures
38 Feather Your Nest
40 Fun for the Family
42 Auction Guidelines
Program Notes:
Proceeds from the Silent and Live Auctions support the
Conservancy’s mission of protecting Southwest Florida’s
unique natural environment and quality of life…now
and forever.
Please take note of items marked with a
mangrove — our “Most Magical” lots in the
Silent Auction!
BUY IT NOW!
During the Silent Auction, each item will have a
“guaranteed purchase” option which offers a “Buy it
Now” price. Simply sign your bidder number on this
line and the item is yours-no need to make return trips!
Advance notice, select time periods and other
restrictions may apply to certain auction items.
Complete details of all items are available on the
auction display tables at Magic Under the Mangroves.
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The catalog represents items received as of
Febuary 4, 2010. Selections are also highlighted
at conservancy.org/magic.
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Live Auction
“It’s Better in the Bahamas”
De Beers Rainfall Collection Drop Earrings
Donated by John & Becky Allen
Donated by De Beers
Three couples will join the Allens on a
festive three-night expense free Caribbean
Adventure. Located just off Great Abaco,
Great Guana Cay is a lush, narrow island
surrounded by spectacular coral reefs and
the most alluring white-sand beaches in The
Bahamas. Non-commercialized, Great Guana
Cay has just over 100 full-time residents.
De Beers is steeped in diamond tradition
and heritage spreading over 100 years —
a heritage unparalleled anywhere in the
world. These stunning De Beers diamond
drop earrings from The Rainfall Collection
have the expert craftsmanship, love, and
attention to detail that De Beers is known
for. Cut for beauty and crafted by artisans,
this design harnesses the timeless magic,
sparkle and joy that only diamonds can bring.
You can enjoy lunch at the world famous
Nippers bar, lunch at Bakers Bay, and dine on
fresh seafood at the Orchid Bay Club. When
you tire of relaxing, you can walk the miles of
beach, snorkel, dive, fish, sightsee, play tennis
or bocce ball, or explore the island in your
own private golf cart. If you are adventurous,
Chandler, the legendary man with no shoes
and one name, will teach you how to hunt
lobster with a Hawaiian sling off the world’s
second longest coral reef. You will meet
colorful locals, fall in love with the emerald
water, and experience the very best of an
Old Bahamian Sojourn.
View more at www.orchidbay.net
This three night adventure for six
people includes:
• Roundtrip private jet from Naples and ferry
transport to Orchid Bay Yacht Club and
Marina on Great Guana Cay
• Lovely private suite accommodations in the
Allen’s oceanfront home
• All meals and activities
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The earrings have 154 full cut round brilliant
diamonds meticulously hand-set in 18 Karat
white gold using grain-setting. Each earring
has a registered serial number inscribed on
the back of the earrings as well as De Beers
and the fineness markings. The posts are 18K
white gold and the earring backs are of a
Positive Locking Clutch style for added safety.
Rainfall Collection Drop Earrings:
• Total carat weight: 2.54
• Color is G or higher
• Clarity is VG or higher
Imagine how stunning you will look in these
gorgeous one-of-a-kind diamond earrings!
You can try them on at the Patron Party
or at the Magic event. Private viewings
also available. Call Meghan Clancy at
239.403.4200.
All De Beers diamonds are ethically produced, and are 100% conflict-free and child-labor free
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Fourth of July in Washington DC
for Four People
Donated by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts;
John & Donna Hall; Tracy & Carol Farmer
Experience Independence Day in our
Nation’s Capitol! This unique trip features
four tickets to watch the fireworks from the
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts rooftop party, an exclusive inviteonly event. The night before, enjoy four
box seats tickets for Mary Poppins the
evening of July 3rd. Also included are
luxury accommodations in Washington,
DC’s famous and fashionable Georgetown
district at The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, a
luxury AAA Five Diamond hotel. The hotel
was redesigned on the site of the historic
incinerator building and is within walking
distance to a myriad of shopping destinations,
unique boutiques, fine dining, nightlife
and the picturesque waterfront. Includes
daily American breakfast for two in hotel
restaurant or room service and lunch in the
Fahrenheit Restaurant for two, as well as a
complimentary personal service or amenity
based on your preferences.
This once-in-a-lifetime trip includes:
• Four tickets to Kennedy Center rooftop
party on July 4th, 2010
• Four Passes to The Phillips Collection
• Three-Nights Accommodations for Four
People (Two Rooms) at the Ritz Carlton
Georgetown
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Instant Gourmet Dining Party for 24
Donated by Henry and Carol Dinardo of Windows Catering Company, Chef Pasquale Ingenito,
Chef Laurent Lhuieller, Service by Jordan, Garden District, Laura Lou Roth, Nick & Linda Penniman,
Arabesque of Naples
Host the dinner party event of the year!
Custom invitations will arrive in guests’ mail
boxes to announce your gathering. Chef and
owner Henry Dinardo of Windows Catering
Company, one of the largest and most
successful catering companies in Washington
D.C., will bring his amazing culinary talent
into your kitchen for a delicious four course
gourmet experience. Distinguished for his
talent and creativity on the national food
scene, Dinardo has earned the honor of
being named one of the top 25 chefs by Food
& Wine Magazine. He will be joined by Chef
Pasquale Ingenito, leader of the Windows
kitchen, and Chef Laurent Lhuieller, the 2005
National Pastry Gold Medal Winner and the
Bronze Medal winner at the 2006 World
Pastry Championship. Rufino Hernandez
of the Garden District will provide the
evening’s decor with his innovate creative
design, linens, and centerpieces, and wellknown Naples harpist Laura Lou Roth will
provide the background music, making this
event a complete sensory experience for
all. Service by Jordan will provide all serving
ware and cleanup. A $1,200 Gift Certificate
to Tony’s Off Third will ensure you pick
the perfect complementing wines. And
the pièce de résistance? The waitstaff will
be eight members of the “Magic Under the
Mangroves” committee.
Date and time must be agreed upon by all parties.
The event will take place in January or February, 2011.
* Airfare not included
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Miami Dolphins VIP Experience for Four
Pacific Northwest Coastal Escape for Two
Donated by Miami Dolphins
Donated by Cruise West and Betty Maclean Travel, Inc.
Get ready for this exclusive sports
adventure of a lifetime!
Four people will have celebrity status
at a 2010 game.
This VIP experience includes:
• Walk the celebrity Miami Dolphins stadium Orange Carpet (where celebrities such as Marc
Anthony, J-Lo, and the Estefans enter)
• Pregame “Ocean Drive Club” passes: The Ocean Drive Club is located in the Gate G subconcourse and features lounge-like seating, flat-screen TV sets, a carving station attended by
chefs, private cabanas, a premium bar, and other amenities. The Ocean Drive Club is where
all VIPs congregate for each game — you never know who you will see!
• VIP Parking
• Pregame field passes — watch the game warm-ups!
• Four Second Level Club Seats
• A Dolphins’ VIP gift bag for each person that includes Dolphin’s autographed merchandise
• Your choice of 2010 Season Home Games: Buffalo, New England, NY Jets, Cleveland,
Pittsburgh, Chicago, or Detroit (may be subject to change)
• Special Cheerleader Package Bonus: if anyone in your
party is a girl ages 5-15, she can visit the Cheerleader
Locker Room and will be on the field with the
cheerleaders for the introduction line of players.
• As an extra add-on, you can get a first look at the 2010
Miami Dolphins. Watch practice from a private section
of the bleachers at the Miami Dolphins’ Training Camp
in Davie, FL and have a private meet and greet with the
players.
* Must be scheduled by July 1, 2010.
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Witness Mother Nature’s dramatic role in
creating one of the most beautiful regions in
the world during this eight-day journey.
Cruise the dramatic fjords of British
Columbia. In Vancouver visit Stanley Park,
an old growth forest of over 1,000 acres.
Tour world famous Butchart Gardens in
Victoria. In Washington State, appreciate
the historic Victorian architecture of Port
Townsend. Explore Friday Harbor and the
San Juan Islands, prime locations for spotting
orca whales.
Cruise West’s international fleet of 9 small
ships is thoughtfully designed to deliver
up-close experiences that no large vessel
can offer. With over 60 years of travel
experience, Cruise West has perfected the
best way to observe the world’s natural
beauty and cultures.
Includes One Cabin (for 2 guests) on a space available
basis (best cabin available & confirmed 45 days in
advance). Airfare not included.
DATES AVAILABLE: 2010: April 25th, May 2nd, Sept.
11th, Sept. 18th, Sept. 25th
2011: Dates to be determined.
• Day 1: Cruise From Seattle
• Day 2: Arrive In Vancouver, BC
• Day 3: Exploration Cruising - Desolation
Sound
• Day 4: Nanaimo, Gulf Islands
• Day 5: Butchart Gardens / Victoria
• Day 6: Friday Harbor, WA / San Juan
Islands, WA - Morning Cruising
• Day 7: Port Townsend, WA
• Day 8: Disembark In Seattle
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Private Candy Cooking Class with Norman
Love for 20
Donated by Norman Love Confections
Donated by Natural Habitat Adventures and Betty Maclean Travel, Inc.
From the warmth of your unique mobile
tundra vehicle, you will enjoy hours watching
the polar bears interact, delighted by their
antics and rugged beauty. In the evenings,
dinner is often followed by presentations on
wildlife or local cultures. If the skies are clear,
the nighttime tundra excursion might provide
one of nature’s most exhilarating experiences
– a chance to view the Northern Lights away
from the glare of town.
During this Molded Candies Cooking Class,
Norman and three chefs will educate you on
the delicious process of making his gourmet
confections. During your behind the scenes
experience, you will learn to hand paint a
mold, cast it with chocolate and make the
creamy ganache to fill the candies. Your
homework assignment: enjoy the tasteful
treats you handmade during your delectable
experience! During the class, fine wines will
be accompanied by scrumptious appetizers,
a combination of salty and sweet treats to
compliment the decadent flavors of the
chocolate.
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Seven Day Classic Polar Bear Adventure for Two
This flagship polar bear tour has been the
most popular Natural Habitat Adventures
trip. Its longstanding success is due to
the extraordinary polar bear viewing
opportunities afforded to travelers as well as
the broad introduction to life in the North
over the course of a seven-day adventure.
Twenty friends will experience a delicious
culinary adventure with the famous Norman
Love, who recently received the honor of
one of the “Top 10 Chocolatiers in North
America” by Dessert Magazine. A limousine
van will transport you and your guests
to Norman’s salon and chocolate factory
headquartered in Ft. Myers.
Norman has made numerous appearances
on the Discovery Channel’s “Great Chefs”
series and his desserts have graced the
covers of Art Culinaire, Pastry & Baking and
other prominent culinary publications.
He is also a contributing author to four
books including Baking with Julia. He is the
co-founder of the National Pastry Team
Championship and a regular guest judge on
the Food Network Challenge series.
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In Winnipeg, you will stay at the historic and
elegant Hotel Fort Garry located downtown.
This wonderful accommodation (the best in
Winnipeg) was built in a chateau style and
gives one a sense of the glory days known
during the development of the Canadian
west. Hotel space in Churchill is scarce, and
to accommodate demand, Natural Habitat
Adventures uses a variety of local properties.
As a special treat, you will also
receive Norman Love Signature
Chocolates for One Year, a 15 piece
box sent to your home each month.
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Day 1: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Day 2: Winnipeg / Churchill
Days 3 & 4: Polar Bear Viewing
Day 5: Evening on the Tundra
Day 6: Churchill / Winnipeg
Day 7: Return Home
This trip includes roundtrip flight from Winnipeg to Churchill.
Available in October and November 2010 on mutually agreed upon date
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One-Week Stay at Villa Paraiso
Donated by KLP Enterprises, LLC
Located in beautiful Manzanillo, Mexico
along Mexico’s Tropical West Coast, Villa
Paraiso offers the ultimate in private luxury
accommodation. This 12,000 square foot
open air tropical home will sleep up to 12
people. The 2-level waterfall pool overlooks
breathtaking views of the Sierra Madre
Mountains and Pacific Ocean. During
your stay, you will be pampered by a full
compliment of house staff. A private beach,
private tennis courts, putting green and a list
of local activities are available, or just relax
and take in the views at the Villa.
View more at www.villaparaiso.com
Your luxury accommodations include:
Must be used by May thru November 2010.
The trip may be upgraded to include reservations
between December 1st and March 4th at an upgrade
premium of $4,000. All holidays are excluded.
Meals/Beverages & Transportation to and from
Manzanillo are not included. Your daily menu can be
reviewed with the House Manager; villa meals are
charged at the grocery rate of the items selected.
Please remember to tip the staff. The cost of local
activities is not included. Additional 2 King Suites are
available as an option at $2000/suite/ week for larger
parties to accommodate up to 16 adults.
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• 4 Master Suites with Private Baths for
accommodating up to 12 adults
• (2 King Bed Suites and 2 Queen Suites with
2 Queen Beds)
• 2-Tier Waterfall Pool & Lounge Pool
• Full Bar, Satellite TV, DVD, iPod Dock,
Wireless ISP
• Air Conditioned Suites, Dining Room,
Kitchen & TV Room
• Private Beach, Tennis Courts, Putting Green
• Personal Chef, Maids & Resident House
Manager at your service
Fund-A-Need
Fund-A-Need
Conservancy of Southwest Florida staff
members have identified several priority
funding opportunities that will help enhance
their commitment to protect our environment.
During the cocktail reception, Fund-A-Need
items will operate as a “Buy It Now” feature.
Simply write your name and bidder number
(provided at registration) on the sheet for the
items you wish to fund. You have automatically
pledged your support – thank you!
LIVE FUND-A-NEED
A full-time veterinarian will help improve the animal care at the Wildlife Clinic.
Thanks to generous endowment gifts to the “Saving Southwest Florida” Campaign,
we will have a full-time veterinarian on staff at the Conservancy Wildlife Rehabilitation
Clinic --- two years from now.
You can help bring the full-time veterinarian on-staff ONE YEAR SOONER through
your participation in LIVE-FUND-A-VET portion of the Live Magic Auction.
“Over the years, our volunteer veterinarians have graciously donated their assistance,”
according to Joanna Fitzgerald, Conservancy Wildlife Clinic director. “But many of our
patients are never seen by a vet due to time and resource constraints.”
Joanna continues, “An on-staff vet will give us the ability to improve the care for
our wildlife. Our animals will have immediate access to on-the-spot advanced care,
improving their chances for survival and release. This would be a dream come true!”
The amount of money we raise during this FUND-A-VET portion of the Live Magic
Auction will determine how soon we can bring a vet on our staff! The more money
we raise, the sooner a full-time vet can join our Wildlife Clinic team!
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Fund-A-Vet for One Month
Fund-A-Vet for One Week
$5,000
$1,000
Education, Training, and Outreach
Sponsor a Conservancy Intern for Six Months
Conference Attendance for Staff
Trip to Capital for Policy Team
Sponsor a Semester’s Education Programs at a School
Underwrite a Good Fortune Trip One Week Camp Scholarship for Underprivileged Student Environmental Research
Flash Cards to Record Frog Calls for Golf Course Ecology Study
Water Quality Meter for Conservancy Filter Marsh
Tangle Net for Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Research
Satellite Tag and Tracking for Loggerhead Turtle for 3 months
Helping Wildlife
Animal Intensive Care Unit
Buy Lunch for an Eagle in the Wildlife Rehabiltation Clinic Pooper Scooper to Clean Animals’ Cages
Equipment and Supplies
Yamaha Outboard Motor for Conservancy Rescue Skiff
Environmental Science Field Equipment Environmental Policy Field Equipment
Conservancy Electric Boat “Tune-Up”
Maintenance for Conservancy Vehicles
$3,600
$1,500
$1,000
$500
$500
$275
$500
$500
$500
$500
$1,000
$250
$250
$3,000
$500
$500
$500
$250
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Nature Concierge
You will only find these adventures at the Magic Under the Mangroves auction!
Join senior Conservancy staff for these VIP opportunities to explore and enjoy the
Southwest Florida natural environment.
Private, Narrated Good Fortune Policy Cruise for 24 People
Value: $1,200
Private, Narrated Good Fortune Birding Cruise for 24 People
Value: $1,200
Ten Thousand Islands Tour for 4 People
Value: $800
Narrated Electric Boat Cruise for 8 People
Value: $800
Private Night Seining Adventure for 12 People
Value: $800
Follow Sea Turtle Research on Keewaydin Island
Value: $800
VIP Hard Hat Tour of Nature Discovery Center
Value: $800
Swamp Walk for 4 People
Value: $800
Animal Release Adventure for 2 People
Value: $800
Behind the Scenes Tour of Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic
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Great Getaways
A September to Remember: Cape Cod Four-Night Stay with
Private Tour of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Great Getaways
Seven-Day Phoenix, AZ Trip
with Golf and VIP Baseball tickets
• Seven-Night Stay at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak in Phoenix, AZ (one room)
• Golf Twosome at Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale
• Four Arizona Diamondbacks tickets (first row behind home dugout) to choice
of two games:
Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis (Saturday 6/12/2010 or Sunday 6/13/2010)
Diamondbacks vs. Los Angles Dodgers (Saturday 7/3/2010 or Sunday 7/4/2010
Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs (Monday 7/5/2010 or Tuesday 7/62020)
… And various other Diamondback goodies!
Enjoy your stay in Robin and Tom Wheeler’s Carriage House (next to their main house),
built in 1890 and situated on 1 ¼ acres on the Harbor in West Falmouth Massachusetts.
The Carriage house can accommodate two couples very comfortably or three couples
comfortably. The highlight of your stay is the private three-hour custom tour of the Woods
Hole Oceanographic Institution, a world leader in ocean research and instrumentation.
The tour will be led by Senior WHOI representatives who will focus on the four areas of
WHOI specialization: Coastal Ocean, Deep Ocean Exploration, Ocean and Climate Change
and Ocean Life.
Restrictions: Trip must be mutually agreed upon date in September, 2010.
No pets, no smoking. Must be comfortable with second floor living.
Donated by Robin and Tom Wheeler Situated on prestigious Keewaydin Island, this charming home features three bedrooms and
three baths and is the ultimate Tropical Island setting. On two acres from Bay to Beach, with
spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico, this home also has a seven-person outdoor spa,
Beach Pavilion, and paddle boat. As a special treat, Conservancy Biologist Dave Addison will
give you and your guests an exclusive narrated tour of Keeywaydin.
Restrictions: Available June 1st-November 15, 2010.
Donated by Jennifer Cheng and Stephan Bothe
Enjoy five nights at a private four bedroom, 4 1/2 bath private home in the luxurious
Spanish Peaks. The Club at Spanish Peaks is located on 5,700 acres in a secluded valley only
18 miles from Yellowstone National Park and within easy access of Bozeman, MT. Enjoy
access to a bounty of outdoor activities including a private, 18-hole Tom Weiskopf signature
golf course, ski-in/ski-out access to America’s biggest skiing at Big Sky Resort, world-class fly
fishing, stables and hiking, biking and bridle trails throughout.
Restrictions: Valid until December 17, 2010. Not valid 11/20/10 - 11/28/10.
Donated by the Murphy Family
Value: $6,000
Nantucket Three-Day Getaway
Value: Priceless
“Sea” Chicago Two-Night Stay: Escape to Shedd Aquarium
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at the John G. Shedd Aquarium?
Accompany Shedd staff members through the animal care areas and find out! Up to six lucky
people will go on an exclusive tour, which includes VIP admission and complimentary parking.
Stay in the heart of the Magnificent Mile for two nights at the Park Hyatt Chicago (one
room), including breakfast for two at NoMI each morning. End this fabulous trip with your
$350 gift certificate to Joe’s Seafood Prime Steak and Stone Crab, one of Chicago’s premier
destinations for prime steaks, the freshest seafood and world famous stone crab claws.
Donated by Shedd Aquarium, Betty Maclean Travel, Inc, Park Hyatt Chicago and
Joe’s Seafood Prime Steak and Stone Crab
Value: Priceless
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Donated by Edward and Edie Andrew, Arnold and Maureen Lerner Value: $6,000
Five-Night Stay at Big Sky, Montana Home
Value: Priceless
One-Week Stay at Keewaydin Island Home During Turtle Nesting
Season & Special Tour with Conservancy Biologist Dave Addison
Hosted in the home of Donald & Donna Comstock, your trip will include dinner at Gaeley
Beach, enjoying a beautiful sunset, a boat ride, and picnic on the beach. Shopping, lobster
bake, good wine, cocktails with friends, use of a car, as well as roundtrip airfare for two from
Boston or Hyannis are included.
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon date.
Donated by Donald & Donna Comstock Value: $3,500
Chesapeake Bay Three-Night Summer Stay for Four Couples
Escape to historic St. Michaels, MD, a quaint waterfront village on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland. Four couples will stay in the home of Carol & Henry Dinardo
as you explore the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay. Spend the weekend
relaxing on a skipjack, eating freshly-caught crabs and oysters or visiting the
famous Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Restrictions: Valid July 22-25th or July 29th-August 1st, 2010. No children or pets please.
Donated by Carol & Henry Dinardo
Value: $3,000
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Great Getaways
Greenbrier Sporting Club Two-Night Package
Explore a private sporting community, in the heart of the Alleghenies at
America’s Resort, the Greenbrier, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Your Outdoor Pursuits Mountain Retreat package for two people includes:
• Two nights/three days accommodations at the Greenbrier resort
• One round of golf
• One Lunch & One Dinner
• $200 match play voucher (for use in new casino)
• Access to members-only spa
• Choice of additional round of golf on different course , one-hour escorted Horseback
Trail Ride, or Fly Fishing
Great Getaways
Three-Day, Two-Night Stay for Two at The Collier Inn on Useppa Island
The Collier Inn has been meticulously restored back to its grand days at the turn of the last
century. See why Condé Nast wrote, “One of the top 25 true island retreats in the world
- serenity, great facilities and fishing, and no cars - Useppa has it all.” $200 meal allowance
included.
Donated by Useppa Island Club, Donna and John Hall Value: $1,200
Two-Night Autumn Trip for Two to the 1,000 Islands
and the St. Lawrence River in New York
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Restrictions: Valid until March 4, 2011. Excludes holidays and cannot be used for meetings or
conventions. Reservations will be accepted depending upon availability; please note that blackout
dates do apply during July 25-August 5, 2010 due to the Greenbrier Classic.
Donated by Greenbrier Sporting Club
Value: $2,400
Windy City Two-Night Romantic Getaway
Set aside some special time for this two-night stay at Chicago’s luxurious brand new Elysian
Hotel in a deluxe fireplace executive suite. You will also get to pamper yourself and a loved
one with two one-hour spa treatments
Donated by Elysian Hotel
Value: $1,840
One-Week Smokey Mountain Getaway
Enjoy one week in a fully furnished four bedroom, three bath home on beautiful Lake
Santeetlah in the mountains of western North Carolina.
Restrictions: Valid until March 4, 2011.
Donated by Keith Predmore Consulting
Value: $1,500
Four Tickets to Pro Football Hall of Fame 2010 Enshrinement Activities
Celebrate “Football’s Greatest Weekend” in Canton, Ohio, attending the sold-out events that
center around the induction of the Class of 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame, August 6-8, 2010.
Includes tickets to the Enshrinement Ceremonies, Enshrinees’ Dinner (a cocktail party &
dinner followed by an exciting program featuring returning Hall of Famers, NFL team owners,
and sports celebrities), Fashion Show Luncheon, Grand Parade Bleacher Seats, Bronze
Brunch preceeding the Enshrinement ceremonies, Tailgate Party, personal tour of the Pro
Football Hall of Fame, and Enshrinee Game Day Round Table Luncheon.
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*Tickets at cost are also available for the annual Hall of Fame game.
Donated by Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
& Christine Kruman Value $1,500
Two evenings with breakfast and dinner vouchers at the Bonnie Castle Resort
Passes for Uncle Sam boat tours
Entrance to Seaway Trail Discovery Center
Evening performance at the Clayton Opera House
Speedboat tours and admission at the famous Antique Boat Museum
Admission to Frederic Remington Art Museum
Gift Basket from Frederic Remington Art Museum
Donated by Bonnie Castle Resort, Uncle Sam Boat Tours, Seaway Trail Discovery Center,
Clayton Opera House, Antique Boat Museum, Frederic Remington Art Museum
Value: $1,000
Fly Away Package: Two Domestic Round-Trip Coach Tickets
on Continental Airlines
Restrictions: Expires 3/1/2011. Dates available determined by airline; typically
holiday periods are not available. 21-day advance booking required.
Donated by MAD Travel, Inc./Travel Leaders
Value depends on destination
One-Night Stay in Spa Deluxe Room at Trump International
Hotel & Tower in Chicago
Donated by Trump International Hotel & Tower and Betty Maclean Travel, Inc.
Value: $525
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Dining Out
Sustainable Dinner & Wine for Twenty by Joy Wallace Catering in
the “Green” Home of Arnold & Maureen Lerner
Enjoy a gourmet three-course dinner with hors d’oeuvres in the Lerner’s Quail West
home, recently featured in Gulfshore Life Magazine. The custom-designed menu will be
created by acclaimed Chef Elgin Woodman, and award wining service will be provided by
the Joy Wallace catering team.
Donated by Arnold & Maureen Lerner,
A Joy Wallace Catering Production & Design Team
Value: $6,000
Eight-Course Chef’s Dinner at Sea Salt for Eight
Named by Esquire Magazine as one of the nation’s best new restaurants of 2009, Sea
Salt is known for imaginative and well-executed cuisine. Chef Fabrizio Aielli brings to his
food an infusion of the simplicity of Venetian home cooking, along with the upscale and
innovative techniques he has learned during his years of experience in restaurants in Italy,
the Caribbean,and Washington, DC.
Donated by Sea Salt
Value: $3,000
Power Breakfast with the Mayor for Four at First Watch
Las Vegas rules apply: What is said at breakfast stays at breakfast!
Donated by Mayor Bill Barnett
Value: Priceless
Gourmet Cocktail Party for Twenty
Service by Jordan, one of Naples’ premier catering and event planning companies, is
offering a magnificent gourmet chef-prepared cocktail and hors d’oeuvres party for
20 attendees at your home. This package also includes the services of a polished and
professional food and beverage staff, stemware, server ware, linens, a floral centerpiece,
and of course an after-party clean-up of the kitchen and all entertainment areas of your
home.
Donated by Service by Jordan
Value: $2,500
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French restaurant Bleu Provence is where elegance and hospitality are one and the
marriage of wine and food is a delight.
Donated by Bleu Provence
Value: $2,000
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Dining Out
Art at Sunset
In the home of Dolph & Sharon von Arx, indulge in cocktails and a private showing
of 20th Century American Art, followed by dinner for eight at the Port Royal
Seafood Buffet.
Restrictions: Valid only on Fridays from November 2010 to April 2011.
Jacket and tie required; no denim please.
Donated by Dolph & Sharon von Arx
Value: $1,800
Chef’s Table Four-Course Dinner with Wine Pairings for Ten at Naples
Grande Resort, Includes One Night Gulf View Accommodations
Donated by Naples Grande Beach Resort
Donated by Russell’s Clambakes
Value: $1,800
Chef’s Table Dinner for Twelve at Russell’s Clambakes
Value: $1,200
Five Course Dinner with Wine Pairings for
Eight at Naples Harbour Yacht Club
Donated by Naples Harbour Yacht Club
Naples Princess Sunset Dinner Cruise for Eight
The Naples Princess Sunset Dinner Cruise is a local favorite. Relax over dinner
while cruising through Gordon’s Pass and into the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.
Donated by Naples Princess
Value: $560
Wine Dinner for Four People Hosted by Chef Murphy
at the Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center
Donated by Robb & Stucky Interiors
Value: $300
Dining Package from Gulfshore Life Magazine
A collection of gift certificates for Jolly Cricket’s on Fifth Avenue, Bravo! at
Mercato, Cosmos Italian Café and Pizzeria, and M Waterfront Grille at
Venetian Village.
Donated by Gulfshore Life Magazine
Value: $200
Dinner & Movie for Four at SilverSpot Cinema
Value: $1,000
Private Cooking Class for Ten at
Fine Mark Bank & Trust at Coconut Point
Fine Mark’s Executive Chef Kristina San Fillipo will offer a demonstration and tasting
of an appetizer course, an entrée course, and dessert. Each course will be paired
with a complimenting wine to complete an evening of delicious cuisine and culinary
exploration.
Donated by Fine Mark National Bank & Trust
Value: $1,000
Dinner for Ten in Shula’s Private Wine Room
Shula’s, one of the Top Five Steak Houses in America, serves the biggest and the best
“Shula’s Cut” steaks in Naples. Shula’s has received the Wine Spectator Award
of Excellence in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Donated by Shula’s Steak House
Value: $600
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Dining Out
Enjoy delicious and fresh cuisine before watching the movie in comfort at this
new luxury theatre in the Mercato shopping complex.
Donated by SilverSpot Cinema at Mercato
Value: $120
Food & Thought $100 Gift Certificate
Donated by Food & Thought
Donated by BRAVO! Cucina Italiana
Value: $100
BRAVO! Cucina Italiana at Mercato $50 Gift Certificate
Value: $50
Sunday Brunch for Two at Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro
Experience the unique and exotic cuisine at this delightful restaurant.
Donated by Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro
Value: $36
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La Cave
Magic Committee Wine Collection
A collection of wines donated by Magic Under the Mangroves committee
members. Wines rated 90+ by Parker or Wine Spectator.
Donated by Magic Under the Mangroves Committee
Value: $4,000
Private Wine Tasting for Ten at Tony’s Off Third
Tony’s Off Third stocks over 1,000 domestic and international wines. Sukie
Honeycutt, owner and wine director, has been in the wine business more than
30 years. She has traveled extensively in America and Europe, and has
cultivated relationships with many winery proprietors and winemakers.
Donated by Tony’s Off Third, Sukie Honeycutt
Value: $500
Case of Magic Under the Mangroves 2006 Merlot
Sonoma County, Platinum Series from Windsor Vineyards. Bright and
beautiful with spicy black fruit and cherry cola aromas, lifted by a hint of
violets.
Anonymous Donation
Value: $500
Case of Magic Under the Mangroves 2006 Meritage
Sonoma County, Platinum Series from Windsor Vineyards. Dark ruby red,
with intoxicating aromas of lush black fruit, currants and cedar spice. This
beauty delivers a mouth-filling array of red plum, black cherry, blackberry
and raspberry flavors.
Anonymous Donation
Value: $300
Case of Magic Under the Mangroves 2008 Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, Platinum Series from Windsor Vineyards. Elegant, ripe
and generous, exuding intense apple, mineral and citrus. Creamy vanilla and
hazelnut accents delight on the mid-palate, followed by a long finish with
hints of mineral and spice.
Anonymous Donation
Value: $300
Magic Under the Mangroves 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
Mendocino County, Private Reserve from Windsor Vineyards. A dark ruby
red wine dominated by aromas of black cherry, cassis and black pepper. Rich
notes of black cherry and plum lead to a mouthwatering, spicy finish.
Donated by Windsor Vineyards Value: $120
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Just For You
Naples Backyard History Cocktail Party
A fun-filled and informative evening for 20 guests at the Naples Backyard History
Mini-Museum. Enjoy “history-tini” cocktails, kentucky burgoo, and stories and secrets
of Naples’ past with your guide, Undercover Historian Dr. Lois Bolin.
Donated by Naples Backyard History
Priceless
Character Charisma: Your Name Will Be Used as a
Character in Ben Bova’s Next Novel!
Dr. Ben Bova’s has written 120 futuristic novels and nonfiction books, and has a column
in the Naples Daily News every Sunday.
Donated by Dr. Ben Bova
Priceless
Half Page Ad in Gulfshore Life Magazine
Use it to showcase your business, or donate it back to the Conservancy!
Donated by Gulfshore Life Magazine
Value: $3,600
Sea Turtle Pendant by Kimberly McDonald
Show your love for sea turtles with this charming 18K RG pendant that
sparkles with diamond briolette “turtle shell” and white diamond pave head
and legs on a 16” chain.
Donated by Kimberly McDonald
Value: $2,690
Lipstick Lunch for Six People
A fantastic opportunity for you and five friends to meet Cheryl Lampard, style & image
consultant of Style Matters International. Cheryl will help each guest assess their body shape,
determining the styles that suit, together with a mini-color consultation. Make-up and/or hair
demonstration and lunch also provided.
Donated by Style Matters International
Value: $3,000
Ten Private Personal Training Sessions from Fitness Together
Donated by Fitness Together
Value: $1,000
Garden Fellow’s Level Membership at Naples Botanical Gardens
One year family membership with special guest admission privileges.
Donated by Naples Botanical Garden
Value: $1,000
Bow Wow Basket
• Doggie Gift Basket Filled with Toys & Treats from Arnold & Maureen Lerner
• In-home Dog Training session by June and Colin Glass of Bark Busters
• Eight 30-minutes walks or playtimes by Jason Hornbuckle
& Linda Glass of G’day Pet Care
Value: $936
Sterling Silver Starfish & Sea Anemone Necklace by Mary Hancock of
Mummy’s Bundle
Donated by Jean McKenzie
Value: $680
Princess Diana Package
Includes two tickets to the Princess Diana: Dresses of Inspiration “Legacy of Giving Gala” on
March 10, 2010, four tickets to the Princess Diana: Dresses of Inspiration exhibition (March
13 - June 27), one Inspiration exhibition catalog, and one copy of Eating Royally signed by
Diana’s personal chef, Darren McGrady.
Donated by The von Liebig Art Center
Value: $600
Two Tickets to Naples Writers’ Conference Plus Signed Book Collection
from Local Authors
Conference is April 10-11, 2010 at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Ten 30 second Commercials on NBC 2 and Ten 30-second
commercials on ABC-7
Donated by Naples Press Club
Great for your business or for the Conservancy!
Donated by NBC-2, ABC-7
Cascading 12-25 inches with a dramatic mother of pearl lotus blossom clasp, this gorgeous
six strand necklace is a beautiful addition to any jewelry collection.
Donated by Lynne and Chip Shotwell,
Pierre & Harry Value: $475
Value: $2,200
Elegant Gold Brooch Featuring Eighteen Round Diamonds
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Just For You
Donated by Donald and Donna Comstock
Value: $600
Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Value: $1,500
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Just For You
Dinner and a Show at the Phil for Four
Enjoy “Dinner at the Dome” before watching No. 4: A Long and Winding Road: The Concert
on April 28, 2010
Donated by Myra Janco Daniels, Founder Chairman and CEO of the
Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts
Value: $456
Shop ‘Till You Drop!
• Leggiadro of Naples $250 Gift Certificate
• Traditions Classic Home Furnishings $100 Gift Certificate
• Lux Boutique $100 Gift Certificate
Value: $450
Dolce Vita Hair Salon $400 Gift Certificate with Bumble & bumble goodies
Donated by Dolce Vita Hair Salon
Value: $446
Gem Purse from Carlisle Collection with $100 Gift Certificate to Susan
Mullican’s 2010 Summer Trunk Show
This gem purse is a work of art with hundreds of crystals and stones.
Donated by Susan Mullican
Donated by Spectacles Value: $395
Mercedes Benz Sunglasses
Value: $390
Private Five-Hour Organizing Session
Best of Broadway March 4-14, 2010
Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance April 22-25,2010
I Love My Wife June 10-20, 2010
Donated by TheatreZone Inc.
This combination of Therapeutic Massage and Aroma-Therapeutic Facial will leave you
relaxed, nurtured and re-energized.
Donated by The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
Value: $255
Purr-fectly Spoiled Kitty Gift Basket
A variety of goodies for your favorite cat.
Donated by Arnold & Maureen Lerner Donated by Sallie Miller
Value: $190
Tory’s Hair Care Package
Includes hair and nail service, various products, and a handbag.
Donated by Tory’s Hair Care
Value: $150
Restrictions: Valid 3/4/2010 - 11/31/2010.
Donated by Marla Ottenstein,
Professor Organizer Florida
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, indulge yourself in a world class hair design by Robert
of Philadelphia. Start with a relaxing shampoo, scalp massage, and conditioning treatment.
End with a world class haircut and style booked at your convenience.
Restrictions: Gratuity not included
Donated by Robert of Philadelphia
Value: $348
Value: $200
Carlisle Per Se Black Silk Satin Evening Bag &
$50 Gift Certificate for Sallie Miller’s Summer Carlisle Trunk Show
Four Tickets to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates;
Includes Souvenir Guidebook.
Value: $375
Value: $260
“Touch of Relief:” Half Day Spa Treatment at
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
From closets, garages and offices to light home staging, household moves, downsizing and
gentle transitions, let an expert simplify your life!
Four Seasons of Beauty from Robert of Philadelphia
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Set of Two TheatreZone Tickets for Three Shows
Donated by Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Value: $85
Tribal Inspired Necklace
Featuring Bronze African Wedding Beads, Quartz Beads with Bronze Flecks, and Antique
Gold Accents and Clasp.
Donated by Beadjeweled Trends Value: $75
Fiddle Gram
Think of a singing telegram, but your greetings will be delivered in the form of music by a live
violinist! Great for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Proposals, and more!
Donated by James Steven
Value: $75
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Outdoor Adventures
One Year Dry Boat Slip and Social Membership
Naples Harbour Yacht Club is nestled along the Gordon River, a relaxing boat
ride from the Gulf of Mexico and only five minutes away from the heart of Naples.
This one-year rental includes unlimited launches, pressure washes (In & Out), engine
flush, drain bilge, and turn-off battery switches. Also includes social membership at the
Club, with benefits such as a gourmet dining room, heated pool, fitness center, wine
tasting, theme dinners, and more.
Donated by Naples Harbour Yacht Club
Value up to $7,000 depending on size of boat
The Naples Tennis Club One Year Silver Family Membership
Previously known as The Naples Bath & Tennis Club, the Naples Tennis Club and Resort
features 37 championship clay courts and one hard court with a state of the art fitness
center. This one-year membership includes platinum benefits and guest privileges.
Donated by The Naples Tennis Club
Value: $4,000
Clyde Butcher’s Swamp Cottage Adventure Package for Six;
Includes Signed Copy of Big Cypress Swamp: The Western Everglades
Clyde Butcher’s Swamp Cottage is nestled on 13 peaceful and beautiful lush subtropical
acres surrounded by a million acres of wilderness. Includes a three-night stay, half-day
Swamp Walk, campfire with stories and s’mores, and a Welcome Package from Clyde.
Donated by Venice Gallery & Studio of Clyde Butcher Value: $1,500
Sailing Cruise for 40 on the Sweet Liberty
Sweet Liberty is a 53’ sailing catamaran that allows quiet, fast, smooth sailing on an
environmentally compatible vessel. Bring wine and hors’doeuvres for an unforgettable
evening!
Donated by Sweet Liberty
Value: $1,160
2010
Rookery Bay Package
This package features a Manatee Level Membership (includes a kayak trip and a behindthe-scenes tour for two), four tickets to Signature Event on March 27, 2010, Kathy
Spalding poster, Rookery Bay field guide, Rookery Bay tote bag of treasures, two tickets
to Amazing Adventure! Whale Watching in the Sea of Cortez photo lecture on April 2, 2010,
and two tickets to Wing It! Beginning Birder’s Workshop on April 6, 2010.
Donated by Friends of Rookery Bay
Value: $750
with Roland Martin
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Outdoor Adventures
Night Eyes Tour at the Naples Zoo for Four Adults
Join the Zoo’s Director for an after-dark tour through the zoo using night
vision goggles. Tour lasts just over two hours and includes a cruise through the
islands of monkeys, lemurs, and apes. Package also includes stuffed animal
& water bottle. For event on Wednesday, November 10, 2010.
Donated by The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Value: $400
Guided Tour on Tigertail Beach for Sixteen led by Conservancy
Volunteers Susan & Ken Kubat
Donated by Susan & Ken Kubat
Value: Priceless
Birding Walk for Ten along Pelican Bay Estuaries by Mary Bolen,
Conservancy Volunteer Naturalist and Electric Boat Captain
Donated by Mary Bolen
Value: Priceless
One Team Entry in Conservancy RedSnook Catch & Release
Fishing Tournament Hosted by Roland Martin
From a humble beginning in 1993 of 40 anglers, the RedSnook now boasts over 100
anglers and continual improvements in the evening events, awards, and rules have kept
the tournament fresh and exciting. Tournament is October 3-5, 2010.
Donated by RedSnook Committee
Value: $790
Half-Day Offshore Fishing Trip for Six with Captain Tom Marvel
Catch snapper, grouper, king mackerel, and more when you embark on
Captain Marvel’s 43’ boat and fish in the Gulf of Mexico.
Donated by Captain Marvel Charters
Value: $600
Kayak Jump Start Package
Combo Kayak Adventure for Two
Experience two hours on the backcountry mangrove tour and two hours on
the saltwater 10,000 Island tour. Donated by Shurr Adventures Kayaking
Value: $300
Sunset Full Moon Kayaking Trip for Two People
Enjoy a spectacular guided sunset trip on the warm Florida Gulf Coast waters
of Everglades National Park.
Donated by Shurr Adventures Kayaking
Value: $198
Guided Kayak Tour for Four on the Estero River
Donated by Estero River Outfitters Value: $140
Donated by Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Corkscrew Swamp One-Year Kite Membership
Value: $50
Start paddling with your ten-foot Pamlico Kayak and your Bending Branches Slice Hybrid
Kayak Paddle.
Donated by Lynne & Chip Shotwell,
Saltwater Sports
Value: $593
SCUBA Certification Course
This five-week course includes all books, use of SCUBA equipment, and four
boat dives in Key Largo.
Donated by SCUBAdventures
Value: $450
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Growth Curve: Handcrafted Gift Box by Garden District
After being asked by Naples Illustrated to design an original gift box with a charity
in mind, Ed Miller and Rufino Hernandez of the Garden District evoked a verdant
home garden with a white picket fence, and moss to represent the earth, in honor of
the Conservancy and Magic Under the Mangroves. Hand-painted and lacquer-dipped
sherbet-colored roses burst around fantail willow, ivy, handmade mother-of-pearl
flowers, and natural seed pods filled with moss.
Donated by Garden District
Value: Priceless
Italian Lake from Perrugia to Arezzo: Adolf Dehn Watercolor:
20” by 28” (paper size); 1960.
Adolf Dehn was one of the most notable lithographers of the 20th century. Throughout
his artistic career, Dehn participated in and helped define some important movements in
American art, including Regionalism, Social Realism, and caricature.
Donated by Suffield Academy
Value: $7,500
Thomas Hecker of EcoBotanic Designs and former director of horticulture for Naples
Botanical Gardens will help you create a landscape that is truly high impact and low
maintenance. His decade of experience in Florida and around the globe have fine-tuned
his horticulture knowledge of what looks great and what is good for the planet.
Donated by EcoBotanic Designs, Inc.
Value: $1,000
Weeping Guitar: Wall Sculpture
Value: $1,000
Butterfly Framed Photo Set
Featuring Three Photos: Swallowtail Butterfly, Zebra Butterfly, and Palamedes Butterfly; all
three shots taken at Conservancy of Southwest Florida by volunteer James Bigelow
Donated by James Bigelow
Value: $900
Donated by Dennis Goodman Photography
Donated by Linda Diaz
Value: $895
Value: $800
Rock Garden: Hand Designed & Pieced Quilt
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Donated by Christine Kruman & Kru Creations
Landscape Design Consultation with Ellin Goetz
Goetz is a past president of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and the
Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust, Inc. She has been selected as the 2010
recipient of the Conservancy Eagle Award, which is awarded to a citizen who represents
outstanding leadership in environmental protection and conservation. The new Naples
Botanical Garden, the grounds of the historic Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Marco
Island’s Mackle Park and Naples’ von Liebig Art Center reflect Goetz’s distinctive style,
always acknowledging the more subtle aspects.
Donated by Ellin Goetz
Value: $450
Ibis: 30” by 40” Acrylic on Stretch Canvas
Value: $750
Donated by Matthew Jessen
Value: $400
Seiko Melodies in Motion Musical Clock
This wall clock plays one of six popular song melodies at the hour count as the dial
reveals a sparkling colored light display. Song melodies include: Waltz Of The Flowers, In
The Clock Store, J. Brahms’ Waltz Number 15, Dance Of The Hours, An Der Schonen Blauen
Donau and Mill In The Forest.
Donated by Edie & Ed Andrew
Value: $395
Christofle Silver 7’ by 9’ Zebra Picture Frame
Lacquered finish (no need to polish)
Donated by Christofle
Value: $360
Sand Castle: Embellished Giclee; Signed and Numbered 22/195
Great Egret Under the Mangroves 18’ by 24’ Stretch Canvas
with Gallery Wrap
(Medium Reproduction) 1903; Made in USA. Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Remington
portrayed a most characteristic and yet vanishing type of American life. The soldier, the
cowboy, the rancher, the Indian, the horses and cattle of the plains will live in his pictures
and bronzes, I verily believe for all time.”
Donated by Frederic Remington Art Museum
Value: $695
Ghost Orchid Gallery Wrapped Canvas 20” by 30”
Mountain Man: Bronze Sculpture by Frederic Remington
Sustainable Landscape Makeover
Made of Rosewood. Height 17”; Width: 53”, Diameter: 3”
Donated by Nili Leichter
Feather Your Nest
Donated by Emily James
Value: $225
Animal Delights Duo: Cast Bronze Nesting Mallard by Charles Earnhardt
and Hamilton Collection Audobon Bronzes (Set of 5).
Donated by John & Judy Hushon
Value: $175
Panther Cub: Small Brazilian Soapstone Sculpture by Willy Skye
Willy Skye is a member of the Seneca Tribe in Ontario
Donated by Four Winds Gallery
Value: $170
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Fun for the Family
Special Thanks to
Children’s Zamboni Ride at Everblades Game;
Includes Four Tickets to Game
Your child or grandchild will love the experience of riding the Zamboni during
the first intermission of the game on April 3, 2010.
Donated by Florida Everblades
Value: Priceless
For generously underwriting the Auction Catalog
Miami Dolphins Cheerleader Package
For girls ages 5-15. Attend a one day Private Dolphins Cheerleaders Rehearsal. Learn a
dance routine from the cheerleaders, a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader replica uniform and
autographed picture of the cheerleaders.
Donated by Miami Dolphins
Value: Priceless
Family Portrait Session
For their design expertise and helping making our auction area so magical
Includes one 8” x 10” photo and two 5” x 7” prints of same pose.
Donated by Avant Garde Images, Inc.
Value: $365
Conservator Membership for the Naples Zoo
This one-year family membership covers two adults (choice of family or
grandparent membership), four adult tickets to the Zoo Supporter Breakfast,
and other exciting benefits.
Donated by The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Value: $275
For creating the magical decor
A Year of Sweet Dreams: Twelve Seasonal Handmade Pillowcases
Donated by Christine Kruman & Kru Creations
Value: $250
International Currency Collection
Donated by Friends of the Conservancy
Value: Priceless
Beth Mone Children’s Shoppe $100 Gift Certificate,
Includes Teddy Bear
Donated by Beth Monet Children’s Shoppe
Value: $100
Girl’s Handmade Sundress with Crab Motif, Size 5 Girl’s
Donated by Judy Hushon
Value: $85
Boy’s Handmade Sunsuit with Crab Motif, Size 2 Toddler
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Donated by Judy Hushon
For being the exclusive Chocolatier of Magic
Mayor Bill Barnett
& NBC-2’s Kellie Burns
For donating their time and talent to Magic Under the Mangroves
Value: $60
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SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION INFORMATION
Thank you for your generous support of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida
as we raise funds greatly needed to continue protecting
Southwest Florida’s unique natural environment and quality of life…now and forever.
We strongly encourage bidding with PASSION & PURPOSE!
LIVE AUCTION GUIDELINES
1.To bid on an item during the live auction, simply raise your assigned BIDDER NUMBER
until acknowledged by the auctioneer. You may also raise your program, raise your hand, or
otherwise get the auctioneer’s attention in order to place your bid. We encourage you to
bid frequently and generously. Proceeds from the auction go directly to the Conservancy of
Southwest Florida.
2.These Live Auction Guidelines (including those which may be found in the event program or
auction catalog) along with your invoice are your agreement with purchaser. The Guidelines
together with your invoice are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all
property is offered for sale. A bid constitutes a legal contract to buy. You are required by law
to pay for the item for which you were the successful bidder. All sales are final. Items are nontransferable and cannot be exchanged.
3.If an item has an expiration date, it is the responsibility of the winning bidder to comply with
the expiration dates and to finalize transactions within the time frames specified on the item
certificate. All taxes, applicable fees, or reservations are the responsibility of the successful
bidder.
4.All items must be paid for and removed from the premises by the end of the evening by the
successful bidder or arrangements made for pick up or delivery.
5.While every reasonable effort has been made to describe each item correctly, all items and
services are sold “as is.” Values of items offered for auction are donor’s estimates and are not
warranted by the Conservancy.
6.We reserve the right to withdraw any property before or during a sale and shall have
no liability whatsoever for such withdrawal. We reserve the right to reject any bid. The
highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the event of any
dispute between bidders, or in the event of doubt on our part as to the validity of any bid,
the auctioneer will have the final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to
re-offer and resell the article in dispute. If a dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is
conclusive.
7. Any mistakes in invoicing after the sale will be recognized as such by the buyer and the buyer
will be obligated to the price as announced to the audience and by the auctioneer during the
auction.
8.Total liability of any type or for any cause of the Conservancy and/or Auctioneer shall be
limited to monies paid at said auction. In addition, the Conservancy and/or Auctioneer and
such persons shall not be liable for any cause or event beyond their control.
9.No video without written permission. Auction services are copyrighted, intellectual property.
Special Thanks to
Our Live Auction
Donors
John & Becky Allen
Betty Maclean Travel, Inc.
Cruise West
De Beers
Henry & Carol Dinardo of Windows Catering Company
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
KLP Enterprises, LLC
Miami Dolphins
Natural Habitat Adventures
Norman Love Confectioners
Betty MACLean Travel, Inc.
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M S . ELLI N GOET Z
Honorary Chair
2010 Eagle Award Recipient
The desire to protect and preserve
the environment bloomed early in
Ellin Goetz. As a child growing up
on Staten Island, NY, her parents
were involved in a movement to
protect the island’s Greenbelt from
development and road construction.
The group stopped the development
and ensured the Greenbelt’s
2,800-acres were designated as city
parklands.
Saving
Southwest
Florida
The Campaign Countdown Has Begun
As a successful landscape architect
and a lifelong supporter of
environmental preservation,
Ms. Goetz is a Collier County
community leader who has championed
a number of vital environmental causes,
including Vote Conservation 2002
and Keep Conservation Collier, both
established to acquire and protect
Collier County’s wild spaces.
Ellin Goetz is a former Chair of the Conservancy Board of Directors and is a
member of the Conservancy Chairman’s Advisory Council. The extraordinary
community partnerships in Naples are special to Ms. Goetz – she believes that
commitment has been key to the success of many projects.
The Eagle Award is the highest award presented annually by the Conservancy of
Southwest Florida to recognize an individual or group whose work and actions protect
our unique natural environment and quality of life…now and forever.
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Raising $33 Million
for Our Water, Our Land,
Our Wildlife, Our Future.
Learn More: www.conservancy.org/campaign
or call Rob Moher, 239.403.4205
Celebrate Nature. Join Today.
Help the Conservancy of Southwest Florida treat over 2,500 native
animals annually, educate over 45,000 future environmentalists,
promote policies that balance smart growth with economic vitality
and research our natural world.
A small investment can make a big
difference in our quality of life.
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