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Art + Soul 2009
Auction Items
| 1. | Quartet of Chefs 2010 – SOLD OUT Treat your pallet to a delicious meal featuring unique culinary creations paired with intoxicating wines at next year’s Quartet of Chefs, a celebrity-factor has been added – with the talented and Emmy-Award winning, Chef Michael Chiarello who has been showcased on The Food Network and BRAVO. Chiarello will join SEI’s long-time friend and restaurant-owner Chef Jan Birnbaum, along with Host Chef Mark Lunsardi from Portland’s Bay 13 for what is already a sold out event!
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| 2. | Summer Celebration 2010 – SOLD OUT Summer Celebration is headed upriver to Bill & Jani McCormick’s home on the Willamette. Their emerald green lawn will set the stage for a fine-dining experience provided by Bluehour’s Chef Kenny Giambalvo. It will also serve as the dance floor for those who decide to slip off their shoes and dance the night away to live entertainment. Forget “standing room only” – Summer Celebration 2010 is already sold out!
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| 3. | "Salamanca Spain" by Hazel Schlesinger Once again, Hazel has gifted SEI with an artistic creation showcasing her signature pallet of vibrant red, orange and yellow hues. No matter where this piece is hung, it will add a splash of style & vibrant color to any room.
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| 4. | 2010 Masters Tournament for Two It’s your generous and winning bid that will earn you the right to “play” for the weekend at Augusta National during the 2010 Masters Tournament. This package for two (2) is your reward for being a champion in the community. It includes: first-class round-trip airline tickets aboard American Airlines, tournament badges for Saturday and Sunday, ground transportation to and from Augusta National each day, plus a three-night stay in either a 2-bedroom/2-bath private residence or executive accommodations at a hotel. Private condo is shared; however the buyer may reserve the entire unit for an additional $1,500. While in Augusta, tee times can be arranged in advance at local courses – including Reynolds Plantation.
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| 5. | Exclusive Resorts Vacation
 Imagine having the best of all worlds when you go on vacation: the spacious comforts of a multi-million dollar private residence, the services and amenities of a luxury resort, and none of the hassle! That’s what you’ll experience as a member of Exclusive Resorts luxury destination club. Enjoy access to residences in some of the world’s most sought-after destinations compliments of Exclusive Resorts, Eli & Jill Morgan, and John & Sonia DeDominic.
With an average value of more than $3 million, each Exclusive Resorts residence is more than spacious enough for family and friends, and is tastefully furnished to exceed the highest standards. Exclusive Resorts is a way of life, offering its members quality travel time, with on-site concierges handling every request, and luxury residences with plenty of room for families to spread out, yet enjoy vacation time together.
Now your group of up to eight (8) people will have the opportunity to experience the pleasures of membership as a guest of Exclusive Resorts with a seven-night stay at an exquisitely appointed residence. Each experience includes daily housekeeping services and a dedicated concierge to fulfill your every request—stocking the pantry with your favorite foods before your arrival, hiring a private chef, or booking tee times. Choose from one of the following desirable locations:
- Bonita Beach, Florida
- Bovey Castle, England
- Deer Valley, Utah
- Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Grand Cayman
- Los Cabos, Mexico
- Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
- Real del Mar, Mexico
- Sea Island, Georgia
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Snowmass, Colorado
- Telluride, Colorado
Note: AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED
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| 6. | Your Tuscan Villa Enjoy a 1-week stay for up to six (6) people in a Tuscan Villa of your choice at the Montestigliano Estate where you will be amongst the first to sample the harvest produced by an Olive Tree adopted by Self Enhancement, Inc.! Your group will begin each day with a traditional Italian buffet breakfast followed by activities planned by you and a guest services representative who is familiar with the area and has access to exclusive winery tours, personal chefs, special adventures, spa treatments or visits to local markets. The choice is yours!
Note: AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED
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| 7. | Timeout with Coach McMillan The whistle has blown and Coach Nate McMillan is calling a “community timeout” on Sunday, February 7, 2010! This is an opportunity for “Friends of SEI” to host a group of ten. Coach McMillan, along with several former and current Blazers including Brandon Roy, Greg Oden, Martell Webster and Jerryd Bayless will join you for an intimate evening that will include: a delicious menu prepared by Art of Catering, a prize drawing, live entertainment and casino games!
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| 8. | Private Escape to Casa China Blanca
 Ever dream of spending a week-long Mexican vacation basking in the sun next to an infinity pool? Your dream just became reality thanks to a gracious donation from Rick Hayden & Hayden Properties allowing the use of this magnificent home just outside of Puerto Vallarta for the week of May 9-15, 2010. In addition to having 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, this modern home features an on-site water filtration unit; as well as excellent entertainment and communication systems. Other amenities include daily maid service throughout your stay and a personal chef Monday – Friday.
Note: AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED
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| 9. | "Once You Choose Hope" by Arvie Smith For “Friends of SEI” and art collectors alike, Arvie Smith has created and donated this brilliant original piece of artwork as his annual gift to Self Enhancement, Inc.
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| 10. | YOUTH POTENTIAL REALIZED – Student Sponsorship Paddle Raise Self Enhancement’s services are free to its participants, which is why we need your support to help make “Youth Potential Realized” available to Portland’s youth. You can make the difference in the life of a deserving child by giving them access to our programs (in-school, after school, on the weekends and during the summer). Self Enhancement believes that “life has options” and your pledge at any of tonight’s Student Sponsorship levels will increase our ability to provide access to those options resulting in our goal – YOUTH POTENTIAL REALIZED. |
| 11. | Banyan Tree Private Collection Villa
 Courtesy of Banyan Tree, you can become a world-traveler with a stay at an exquisite villa or luxury apartment within the Banyan Tree Private Collection portfolio of divine destinations from the following list: Bintan, Indonesia (2-bedroom pool villa); Phuket, Thailand (2-bedroom double pool villa); Seychelles (2-bedroom double pool villa); Ringha, China (2-bedroom Tibetan Lodge); Tuscany, Italy (4-bedroom villa with pool); Provence, France (4-bedroom with pool); St. John’s, London (2-bedroom apartment) or Kyoto, Japan (2-bedroom apartment). Don’t miss out on your opportunity to sample what a blissful vacation tastes like.
Note: AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED.
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| 12. | Blazers Instructional Clinic with Coach Nate McMillan & Assistant Coach Bill Bano We are looking for 25 rookies, boys & girls, between the ages of 11 and 17 to participate in a private 2-hour clinic at the Blazers practice facility. The “rookie” in your life will be in a group of no more than five others and will receive personalized instruction on fitness and fundamental skill development. There is fun for you too in this experience of a lifetime, as it includes a post-clinic reception and “meet & greet” followed by a “behind-the-scenes” tour for each adult and child! |
| 13. | Palm Desert Golf Getaway Don’t let your golf clubs or tennis rackets collect dust this winter. Bid on a one-week vacation at the private residence of Tom & Cindy Mulflur! This 3,000 square foot four-bedroom home is ideal for two couples, a family or a couple of your best golf buddies. Located in the gated community of Rancho La Quinta the home includes a guest house; pool; spa; wireless internet; a spectacular view of the Santa Rosa Mountains; as well as access to Rancho La Quinta’s fitness center and 8 tennis courts. Also included are a few tee times with other “Friends of SEI” such as rounds with Greg Goodman at BIGHORN; Ami & Al Fleenor at The Hideaway; and Steve Shepard at Thunderbird. And if that’s not enough, waiting for you at home is a foursome in Self Enhancement’s upcoming golf tournament scheduled for Summer 2010.
Note: AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED.
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| 14. | "Trilogy" by Elden Jones Elden Jones has done it again! Currently a junior at Jefferson High School, he spent this past summer creating several pieces worthy of being hung on gallery walls. As a “Friend of SEI” and guest at Art + Soul, you have an exclusive opportunity to bid on the brilliant artwork of an up-and-coming artist; thus making “youth potential realized” a reality showcased in your home or office. |
| 15. | Yamhill Wine Tour This fabulous evening for 15 couples will begin with an enchanting ride on a luxury charter bus into Yamhill wine country hosted by Yamhill Valley Vineyards owner, Denis Burger. Along the way Denis will have samples of three varietals from Yamhill Vineyards stunning 25th Anniversary 2008 Vintage – a pinot blanc, a pinot gris, and a pinot noir. He will also take time to share comments about their characteristics and take questions from the group. Upon arrival at the vineyard hors d’ oeuvres will be served followed by a tour and another tasting of pinot noirs. The highlight of the evening will be a delicious dinner featuring rack of lamb or salmon, accompanied by a selection of wines from the 1990s. Many of the sampled wines will be made available for purchase at wholesale prices.
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WILD CARD RAFFLE
How would you like to take home an auction package tonight for only $500?! If so, simply purchase a Wild Card Raffle ticket for the chance to win your auction package of choice from the following list:
ELIGIBLE PACKAGES FOR WILD CARD RAFFLE
- "Salamanca Spain" by Hazel Schlesinger
- 2010 Masters Tournament for Two
- Exclusive Resorts Vacation
- Your Tuscan Villa
- Private Escape to Casa China Blanca
- "Once You Choose Hope" by Arvie Smith
- Banyan Tree Private Collection Villa
- Cult Wine Dinner with “The President”
- Palm Desert Golf Getaway
- "Trilogy" by Elden Jones
- Yamhill Wine Tour
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