Gratitude Soiree 2018 Auction
Impacting Children and Youth
Live Auction Item #1A
A once in a lifetime experience to see the Broadway musical sensation Hamilton in premier seats! Four (4) Center Orchestra, VIP seats (not normally available for public sale) at the Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City! Plus, a private historical tour (including private car) of the Hamilton Grange mansion – the only home owned by U.S. Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton, followed by a an exclusive Broadway dinner with Tony-Award winning Broadway Producer, John Arthur Pinckard (producer/director of “The Gentlemen’s Guide to Love & Murder”) at the famous Sardis Restaurant on Broadway.
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Spend a weekend in Manhattan surveying incredible art, meeting art connoisseurs, staying at the National Arts Club (including a key to the beautiful, private Gramercy Park). The Frick, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and galleries galore.
Plus fabulous meals at The Rainbow Room and lunch at the University Club—not to mention, Teuscher Chocolates—and a Broadway show! All customized to your interests, likes and desires.
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Spend an adventurous week on safari in Tanzania – capped off with an on-site visit with a Gratitude Fellow and a relaxing overnight stay beachside on the Indian Ocean. You will spend seven (7) nights in Tanzania – East Africa’s ultimate safari destination with unparalleled wildlife viewing. Enjoy five nights on safari staying in modern accommodations with luxurious amenities without sacrificing an authentic safari experience. You will also experience the impact of a Gratitude Fellow firsthand by enjoying a visit with 2017 Gratitude Fellow organization Ubongo – Africa’s leading edutainment company providing over 6 million families in 30+ countries fun educational programming designed to improve school readiness. Meet the Leadership Team and tour Ubongo’s production studio! End your adventure beachside in Dar Es Salaam staying in chic, relaxing accommodations on the oceanfront.
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VIP Suite for 4 people to an Oakland Raiders home game Recruit a trio of pals to go cheer on the Raiders from the comfort of a Luxury Box. No need to stake out a tailgate location; you will receive a VIP Parking pass , Raider Nation Merchandise from MadeToOrder.com plus $300 of food and beverage of your choosing. No two-minute drill necessary; that’s a touchdown the easy way.
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Cheer on your Golden State Warriors in a private suite for 16 people! Host your own Dub Nation celebration in a private 16-person suite at Oracle Arena cheering on the Golden State Warriors. Your near mid-court private suite will be fully stocked with food and beverages up to $1,000 ! You’ll enjoy VIP parking and each guest will receive a Warriors’ shirt or hat to show off their team pride!
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Spend a week in a Hawaiian Paradise – Private Kona Home for 6 People Jet away to Kona, Hawaii on the sunny side of the Big Island and enjoy stellar accommodations at a private 2,800 square foot gated home. This retreat boosts 180 degree views of the ocean and a private pool and spa. You and your guests will be living in the lap of luxury for 7 nights/ 8 days.
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2 VIP Tickets to a live taping Grab your best mate and start practicing your Carpool Karaoke because you two blokes are headed to Hollywood for a live taping of The Late Late Show with James Corden! Broadway, television and film star James Corden rules the late-late-night franchise at CBS. Each week night, THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN throws the ultimate late night after party with a mix of celebrity guests, edgy musical acts, games and sketches. Since Corden took the reigns as host in March 2015, he has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos, such as Carpool Karaoke. Details: Tickets to be used by November 3, 2019; guests should confirm dates 2 weeks prior.
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An amazing way to meet and taste the work of three of the power-houses of Napa Valley! This experience includes: A visit for up to 6 to the chateau at Domain Carneros for tasting, charcuteries, and tour plus time with creator, founder and CEO, Eileen Crane. Lunch and wine pairing for up to 6, with the CEO of Grgich Hills, Violet Grgich to hear stories about this famous winery and its unique place in Napa history A visit with the Shawna Miller, winemaker at Luna Vineyards to discuss her winemaking approach to many unique Blackout Dates: mid Sept through October (due to harvest)
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Sculptology has created this “body-licious” package for 2 people on its CoolScupting treatments which Includes: > CoolSculpting consultation complete with a full 3-D body scan for up to 2 individuals. > Two (2) treatments areas for free per individual. Each person can choose one region of unwanted fat that they wish to reduce (abdomen, thighs, upper arms, love handles, back, etc) > Each person will also receive 2 additional 3-D body scans with follow-up evaluation to discuss results and determine if there are any other areas they would like to have treated for >25% off for all additional treatments following the free treatments.
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Who knew there were over 75 wineries today in The Santa Cruz Mountain wine district ? Go visit them in style with “white glove” treatment! This experience includes: 4 “Passport” passes from the Santa Cruz Mountain Wine Association (SCMWA): one year of free tastings at over 40 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries (valid any time a participating winery is open) special Passport Days, 4 days a year, to celebrate the program Curated one-day visit to 3-4 top wineries in Santa Cruz mountains Personally led by Jerry Starr, sommelier and lead “Brand Ambassador” for SCMWA Entry to bespoke wineries, such as Ridge, House Family, or King’s Mountain, or Partage) – meet and greet the owners/winemakers Gift certificate for $300 at The Plumed Horse
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2 BEDROOM ITALIAN APARTMENT, 4 PERSONS, 1 WEEK, 2 PERSON COOKING CLASS Live your own Hollywood dream in the beautiful Casa Coppi nestled in the Tuscan hills of Cortona, Italy. Casa Coppi is a renovated 2 bedroom/ 2 bath dream home with outdoor garden, and a view of the valley and Lake Trasimeno. Cortona is a 3,000 year old Etruscan hill-town ideally situated two hours north of Rome and 90 minutes south of Florence, and the romantic local of the best-selling book and movie, “Under the Tuscan Sun.”
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Enjoy appetizers in the stunning Clos La Chance wine cave followed by dinner in the winery’s private apartment overlooking the barrel room. A once in a life-time opportunity and a life-time memory. Your exquisite dinner created by the husband and wife team of Sergio and Margaret Michel will be a meal to remember. Sergio and Margaret use their culinary arts and passion for food to create amazing and memorable meals. Les Marguerites is pronounced as “lay mar-grrrr-eat”. It translates as “the daisies” in French and this reflects in the fresh and local organic foods used for each meal. This extra-ordinary feast will create a life-time of memories for you and 11 of your best friends or work colleagues!