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Rotary Auction 2019
Rotary Auction 2019
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Item Number: A1
Total Value: $400
Ride in 1934 Biplane
Soar high in the sky in this magnificently restored classic 1934 WACO YMF biplane. You and a friend will each enjoy a personalized 30 minute ride sitting shotgun with experienced pilot Bill Juranich. Your ride will also include a private tour of the Pt. Fosdick Antique Airplane Hanger.
Donated By:
Robert Juranich - Point Fosdick Antique Airplane Hanger
Restrictions: Both rides must be take sequentially on the same day. Expires 10/1/2019.
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Adventure
Item Number: A2
Total Value: $700
Gourmet Alaska Salmon and Halibut Dinner for 8
Gourmet Alaska Salmon and Halibut Dinner with Wild Black Berry Dessert. Catered at your home for 8 people by chefs Don and Rosalie Buchanan in August or September 2019. Contact donor to schedule.
Donated By:
Don Buchanan
Restrictions: August of September 2019 Call to schedule
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Dining
Item Number: A3
Total Value: $800
Gaffney's Guided Fishing Trip
Guided Olympic Peninsula drift boat fishing trip for three or four with Gaffney's Fishing Guide Service. Gaffney's will provide you with the ultimate fishing adventure, helping your dream of catching that trophy salmon or steelhead become a reality, or watching your son, daughter or spouse catch their first fish. At the same time, enjoy a day on the river, filled with nothing but smiles and memories to last forever.
Donated By:
Terry & Lynn Brown
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Sports - Water
Item Number: A4
Total Value: $1375
Half Locally Grown Grass Fed Steer
Half of one locally-grown grass-fed steer, stripped and ready to be cut by a butcher. Bidding is per pound, based on "hanging" weight (typically 250-350 pounds). Winning bidder will be charged tonight based on 250#, and will be charged any additional amount due at a later date. Buyer is also responsible for the cost to have it cut up and packaged per your instructions at an additional $0.55 per pound, paid directly to the butcher.
Donated By:
Paul Alvestad
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Dining
Item Number: A5
Total Value: $2000
San Juan Islands Adventure for Two
Hop aboard a Kenmore Air seaplane for a scenic flight to the San Juans, where you will join hosts Juanita Carbaugh and Gary Reitheimer for three days in the islands aboard the 60' yacht Jack Tar. Explore the historic resort at Roche Harbor and hike to the stunning Turn Point Lighthouse on Stuart Island. Meals included.
Donated By:
Juanita Carbaugh
Restrictions: Expires September 1st, 2019
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Adventure
Item Number: A6
Total Value: $500
Dragon Boat Experience and Pizza Feast
Enjoy a one hour Dragon Boat paddle in the harbor followed by a Millville Pizza Feast at famous Skansie Netshed. Available for up to 16 guests and guided by "Mr. Gig Harbor" Kurt Grimmer who will entertain you with historical (and hysterical) stories of local ghosts and bathtub gin. Following the paddle, there will be pizza feast provided by Millville Pizza at the Skansie Netshed.
Donated By:
Gig Harbor Dragons
Restrictions: Expires December 31, 2019. Paddlers must be at least 14 years old. May not be redeemed on a Sunday or Monday. Arrangements will be made through team member Sharon Shaffer at sharonshaffer@gmail.com
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Sports - Water
Item Number: A7
Total Value: $800
Shrimp Boil with McVays and Wittmers
Enjoy a delicious shrimp boil for eight people in a fun and relaxing environment at the waterfront home of Scott and Alisha McVay. Outdoor games, party atmosphere, refreshments, and stimulating conversation are all provided in abundance by the hosts, the McVays and Wittmers.
Donated By:
Debbie Wittmers
Restrictions: Mutually agreeable dates. Must be redeemed in summer 2019.
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Dining
Item Number: A8
Total Value: $2000
Leviathan, a Ceramic Landscape by Christine Buchanan
The last of a five year series of Christine Buchanan’s ceramic landscape bells, Leviathan is a blue treasure from the deep wrapped with a giant pacific octopus. Every tentacle and scution cup was individually sculpted in stoneware and fired to 2300 degrees Fahrenheit. Leviathan is suspended from an old growth tight grained cedar stand created by local craftsman Rodd McGraw.
Donated By:
CHRISTINE BUCHANAN
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Art
Item Number: A9
Total Value: $100
Model T Driving Lesson
Learn to drive a Model T Ford. Spend an afternoon at Tacoma Narrows Airport learning how to ready the car for driving, start and run the engine, and drive a 105 year old Ford. Length of the lesson is determined by how well you do......no guarantee you will pass!! This is a real challenge to your adaptability.
Donated By:
Bob Johnson
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Automotive
Item Number: A10
Total Value: $1000
Private Flight and Dinner in San Juans
Private round trip flight and dinner for two from Gig Harbor (Tacoma Narrows Airport) to East Sound (Orcas Island Airport). Enjoy the Seattle city skyline views from 2,000 feet in a Gulfstream Tiger, four seat airplane, and experience fine dining in the San Juan Islands!
Donated By:
Timothy Toerber
Restrictions: Scheduling of flight to be coordinated with pilot during favorable weather conditions.
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Dining
Item Number: A12
Total Value: $200
Run With The Cops
Sound the siren, chase bad guys and patrol the mean streets of Gig Harbor during a four hour ride-along with a member of the GHPD. This is your chance to see the action first hand from the FRONT seat of a patrol car.
Donated By:
Kelly Busey - City of Gig Harbor
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Adventure
Item Number: A13
Total Value: $850
Dinner for Eight catered by Flying Knives Michael Monson
Be entertained and have a delicious dinner - all in one night. You will never forget this evening. Dinner provided by Michael Monson AKA Teppanyaki Mike. He is billed as:travelling Chef, Entertainer Chef, Pop Up Chef and a Private Chef - all in one!. Hollywood Rock Star Chef;,Top Teppanyaki Master in North America; Mainstay performer and competitor in Teppaniyaki Takedown, a former TV series pilot that is combination food and chef-on-chef violence. Features in Hallmark Home and Family Recipes episodes. Performs stunt coordination and acting in movies.
Donated By:
Michael Monson - Flying Knives
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Dining
Item Number: A14
Total Value: $600
Riding Shotgun on the Race Track
1/2 day at the Ridge Motorsports track riding shotgun in Howard Mackert's Callaway Camero with 600 rear horsepower! Capable of 145mph on the straight away!
Donated By:
Howard Mackert
Restrictions: Schedule to be coordinated with driver.
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Adventure
Item Number: A15
Total Value: $2000
Four Nights at Veranda Beach on Lake Osoyoos
Enjoy four nights in a private 3 bedroom home at Veranda Beach Lake Osoyoos, north of Lake Chelan near Oroville, WA, minutes from the Canadian border. Ideal for kayaking, paddle boards, swimming, etc. Also has a marina and swimming pool. A perfect family vacation! One Bedroom has a king bed, one has a queen, and the third has bunk beds.
Donated By:
Tom Stanfield
Restrictions: Available June 15-September 25, 2019.
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Vacations
Item Number: A16
Total Value: $600
Experience the Maritime Gig Parade upfront and in comfort!
Here's a new one! Vanbergs, at 3616 Harborview, have the absolute best spot to view the June 1st Maritime Gig parade. IT'S a Lawn Party! Chairs will be set up for you, Dick will be grilling, beverages, provided! Put together a group of up to ten or so, and enjoy the parade in comfort with friends. We'll even get parking passes so you can park behind the house at our Ross Street entrance and eliminate that issue and long walk!
Relax and enjoy our greatest home town celebration
Donated By:
Richard Vanberg
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Entertainment
Item Number: A17
Total Value: $2000
Dinner for 10 with Wine Pairings by Paul Portteus
Gourmet Dinner provided on August 31st for ten people - with wine pairings provided by famed wine expert Paul Portteus. Meal will be served at the Peterson/Smith residence on Harborview Drive with a fabulous view of the Harbor.
Donated By:
Pamela Peterson
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Dining
Item Number: A18
Total Value: $5000
Like new 2012 Nelo Ocean M carbon fiber kayak and paddle
This is Nelo’s most expensive ($5,000.00 when new with paddle) and their lightest (22 lbs). Nelo makes most of the Olympic Medal winning racing kayaks. This boat is best suited to a person about 5’ 8” tall.
Donated By:
Robert Heacox
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Sports - Water
Item Number: A19
Total Value: $1000
Seaplane Flight and Dinner for Two
Fly in your own private seaplane over beautiful Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands to picturesque Friday Harbor and enjoy a delightful dinner for two overlooking the Harbor at the Downrigger Restaurant. Round trip flight and dinner for 2 included.
Donated By:
James Frymier
Restrictions: Limit 2 people, maximum combined weight 450 lbs. Date subject to coordination with Pilot Brad Berger. Available June, July, August
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Entertainment
Item Number: A20
Total Value: $3000
One Week stay in a beautiful Condo in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Los Tules Villa del Sol Condo #15-139. Two bedroom, master has king size bed and full balcony with view of water. Second bedroom has two double beds and small balcony overlooking the grounds. Living area has full kitchen, Murphy king bed, and full balcony with view of the water. TV and internet in every room. Los Tules is a good walk and an easy bus/taxi ride from downtown. Grounds have 7 pools and some tennis courts. Grocery store is across the street.
Donated By:
Restrictions: Offer is for one mutually agreed upon week anytime except Christmas to New Years, now until April 1, 2020
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Vacations
Item Number: A21
Total Value: $4000
Holland American 7 Day Cruise for 2
Luxurious seven day cruise to your choice of destination, Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico or Canada/New England aboard a 5 star Holland American line ship. Enjoy extraordinary dining, elegant surroundings and days of new discoveries. Minimum Ocean View Stateroom and no expiration date on the certificate. More than two people permitted in the stateroom at an additional charge.
Donated By:
Holland America Line
Restrictions: Summary of pertinent restrictions: Valid for a HAL cruise for two people sharing one stateroom. Choice of sailing dates will be accommodated on a space available basis. May not be used for Alaska Cruise Tours, World Cruises, Holiday Cruises or Grand Voyages. Costs of transportation to and from the port of embarkation, hotels, taxes, fuel supplement and surcharges as applicable, transfers, shore excursions, personal expenses on board and hotel service charges are NOT included. Cannot be used as partial payment toward a longer cruise. You may request to see a copy of the certificate for full details at the banking desk prior to bidding.
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Vacations
Item Number: A22
Total Value: $2500
One Week Stay at Marriott Desert Springs Villas II
Enjoy six nights in your choice of a one or two bedroom suite at the Marriott Desert Springs Villas II resort in Palm Desert, CA. Stretch out in a condo-sized villa with an assortment of amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, balcony, sofa bed, fully-equipped kitchen, and washer/dryer. Lounge by one of seven outdoor pools and enjoy a bite from The Water's Edge Bar & Grill. Kids will have a blast at the playground, while adults can take advantage of the on-site gym. Additional resort perks include basketball courts, bicycle rentals and The Shade - an all-ages recreation center. Gather around the fire pit or visit the on-site movie theater. If you want to explore, the resort is a short trip from Joshua Tree National Park and Wet ‘N ‘Wild Palm Springs.
Donated By:
Marlyn Jensen
Restrictions: Holidays Excluded. Not available in March.
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Lodging
Item Number: A23
Total Value: $6000
26' McGregor Sailboat
26' McGregor Sailboat including sails, and trailer. Sold as-is.
Donated By:
Marv Rogers
Restrictions: This is a reserve auction. If reserve is not met, vessel will be sold on the open market with all proceeds retained by Rotary Club of Gig Harbor.
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Sports - Water
Item Number: A98
Total Value: $700
Gourmet Alaska Salmon and Halibut Dinner for 8
Gourmet Alaska Salmon & Halibut Dinner with Wild Black Berry Dessert. Catered at your home for 8 people by chefs Don and Rosalie Buchanan in August or September 2019. Call Rosalie to pick time and date.
Donated By:
Don Buchanan - Captains Choice Seafoods
Restrictions: August or September scheduling
- Section: 4
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Dining
Item Number: A6000
Total Value: $10
Heads & Tails
Heads and Tails
Donated By:
Bob Harris
- Type: Heads and Tails
- Category: Heads and Tails
Item Number: A6500
Total Value: $1
Dessert dash
Dessert Dash
Donated By:
Bob Harris
- Type: Dessert Dash
- Category: Dessert Dash
Item Number: A7300
Total Value: $1
Raise the Paddle
Raise the Paddle
Donated By:
Bob Harris
- Type: Raise the Paddle
- Category: Raise the Paddle
Item Number: A7600
Total Value: $10
Wine Toss
Wine Toss
Donated By:
Bob Harris
- Type: Wine Toss
- Category: Wine Toss
Item Number: A7900
Total Value: $6
Beer
Alcoholic beverage
Donated By:
Bob Harris
- Type: Alcoholic beverage sold
- Category: Alcoholic beverage sold
Item Number: A8100
Total Value: $6
Wine
Alcoholic beverage
Donated By:
Bob Harris
- Type: Alcoholic beverage sold
- Category: Alcoholic beverage sold
Item Number: A8300
Total Value: $7
Mixed Drinks
Alcoholic beverage
Donated By:
Bob Harris
- Type: Alcoholic beverage sold
- Category: Alcoholic beverage sold
Item Number: A8500
Total Value: $10
Center piece
The center piece from each of the tables
Donated By:
Bob Harris
- Type: center piece
- Category: Table Decorations
Item Number: A8600
Total Value: $50
raffle
raffle on live auction items
Donated By:
Bob Harris
- Type: raffle
- Category: Raffle
Item Number: A9000
Total Value: $100
concert by the sea
Concert at Dave Morris house and concert by Rhonda Mackert
Donated By:
Bob Harris
- Type: Live Auction
- Category: Concert by the sea
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