Agenda Cocktails & Dinner……………………………………………….7:00 PM Live Auction………………………………………………………8:00 PM Silent Auction Round 1 closes………………………………….9:00 PM Silent Auction Round 2 closes…………………………………10:00 PM
How the Auction Works Each auction item will go to the highest winning bid. For group packages such as dinners and trips, the winning bid can come from an individual or a group. The highest per person bids will win. There will be 2 rounds of bidding for silent auction items (Round 1 closes at 9:00PM, Round 2 closes at 10:00 PM). If you do not win what you want the first time, you can try to get something similar in the next round! Silent auction items can be bid upon in increments of $5. Minimum bids are listed on each item’s bid sheet. Items numbered 101-151 are in Round 1. Items numbered 201-257 are in Round 2. Winning bidders should bring their donations to class on Tuesday April 27th. Please make all checks out to “HBS Class of 2005, Section E” NOTE: The auction committee reserves the right to pull a silent item into live bidding. Just a reminder…HAVE FUN TONIGHT! It’s ALL FOR CHARITY!!!
Proceeds will be donated to the following causes: HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN: This organization works to improve the lives of homeless children and their families. It provides homeless children in Massachusetts with the nurturing, stimulation and opportunities for early education and play that all children need to learn and grow in healthy ways. JUMPSTART: This organization’s mission is to engage young people in service to work toward the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed. Jumpstart improves the quality of early childhood education and promotes school success by recruiting and training college students to work one-to-one with struggling preschoolers to develop language, literacy, and social skills. ROXBURY PREP CHARTER SCHOOL: This organization’s mission is to prepare its 180 students in 6th-8th grade to enter, succeed in, and graduate from college. Despite overwhelming odds, Roxbury Prep’s academic program allows underprivileged students the ability to score advanced or proficient at a higher rate than students across the state, effectively proving that the “achievement gap” can be closed. SMIITH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: This organization’s mission is to develop high-achieving students of good character who use problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills to inspire others and to catalyze educational, economic, and political advancement within their communities and the broader nation. SUMMER SEARCH: This Boston-based organization aims to build character and leadership in low-income high school students by providing scholarships for summer experiential education programs and ongoing mentoring. Summer Search offers students the chance to step out of their environments, expand their horizons, and change their future.
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Thank You for Your Generosity!!! Anjali, Brian D., Chris W., Emily, Jim, John, Olivia, Pialy, & Robb
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Silent Auction – Round 1 (closes at 9:00PM) Bid forms for each of these items will be displayed throughout the room. To submit a bid please add your name and corresponding bid to the appropriate form on display. Check back often to see if you are still winning.
Arts & Culture ITEM #101: INSIDE THE HBS SHOW. Don't understand what Karen has been shouting about for the last two months? It is the HBS Show, and this is your chance to see what really goes on behind the curtain. Cindy will provide you with a backstage pass and tour for the HBS show this Friday or Saturday. ITEM #102: SEE THE MAGIC KINGDOM. Remember Micky and Pluto and that great Strat case? Well, now you can relive the magic. Mani has donated a one day pass to Disneyland or Disneyworld. ITEM #103: TRIP TO THE MFA. You thought she just knew race cars. Brigitte will provide you will a wonderful afternoon at the MFA including brunch and the Gauguin exhibit. This includes tickets to the show and lunch at the MFA cafe for 2 people.
At your Service ITEM # 104: MAN-LY LABOR. Got in-laws coming? Planning to bring home that special somebody (or just somebody)? Impress them with a sparkling clean pad. John donates 4 hours of manual labor. He can clean, cook, help you move, sort your stamp collection. Whatever you choose. ITEM # 105: RIDE WITH LUFT. Need a ride to the airport but your mom is too busy? Then Ephraim is your man? Ephraim is offering four rides to Logan. Quality time with E-Luft…
ITEM # 106: MAGIC HANDS OF KIAN. Relieve the stress of finals. Package of 3 1-hr head and shoulder massages by our certified massage therapist Kian. ITEM # 107: WHEELS FOR RENT. Bartek has donated the use of his car for one day to a section mate. It is a manual transmission VW Jetta, so ability to shift gears is essential. Alternatively, Bartek can be a chauffeur for one evening for partying. ITEM # 108: MIX-MASTER SERVICE. Ryan will make 2 personalized mixed CDs to suit your style. You can choose what songs you want or enlist Ryan’s expert advice to put together a song list (hip hop, of course, is his specialty but anything goes – 80s, jazz, international, etc). ITEM # 109: SMOOTH RIDE. Want to be smooth like Louis? Learn how with a car ride to and from the grocery store. He may even show you how to pick up women at the store. ITEM # 110: PERSONAL ASSISTANT FOR A WEEK. Jeremy offers to be someone’s personal assistant for a week. This service includes but is not limited to being a driver, picking up mail/packages, writing correspondence, picking up groceries/lunch/dinner, procuring/doing case write-ups, running errands, burning music, buying gifts, booking flights, general research, etc… Which week is at the discretion of the highest bidder, as long as it’s outside finals week.
Buy Me!! ITEM # 111: SMELL LIKE ROSES. A new bottle of Miracle perfume by Lancome donated Yan. A wonderful gift for that someone special or for yourself. A fresh floral fragrance. The top notes sparkle with freesia and lychee. The power of spice breaks through the middle notes lighting the fragrance with ginger and pepper. The Heart reveals sensual notes of jasmine and magnolia. This is a romantic type fragrance. Retail value of over $60. 4
ITEM #112: SPA ESCAPE. Have that special some one? Ok, probably not but then use this item for yourself. Shushan has donated a gift certificate for a 1/2 hour massage at Daryl Christopher Day Spa, at 37 Newbury Street. ITEM # 113: GRILL LIKE THE PROS. Jay and his fiancée Jamie have donated a brand new DeLonghi Indoor Grill (MSRP $130). Don’t ask how he got, it is sort of like Old School. ITEM #114: PERUVIAN LUXURY. Fabiola has donated a handmade Peruvian rug made from fine 100% Alpaca fur. It is the softest fur available. Color: White, cream, brown. Size: 1.2m x 1.4m (4ft x 4.5ft) Availability: as soon as somebody comes from Peru (probably June) ITEM #115: LEADERSHIP NYC-STYLE. Learn to be a leader from one of the best. One autographed copy of "Leadership" by Rudy Giuliani has been donated by Pialy. ITEM #116: RED SOX MEMORABILIA. Damaune has offered up an autographed Jim Rice Baseball. Jim played sixteen major league seasons for the Sox, making the All-Star Team eight times, and winning the American League M.V.P. in 1978. He batted .298 lifetime with 382 homeruns.
EntertainmEnt ITEM #117: LIVE LIKE A RAPPER. You have seen it on "Cribs," now have it in your place. Dan has donated a week with his Plasma TV. Delivered and set up at whoever’s place (OWA / SFP) if they’ve got the right audio equipment / cable box or they can use it his place and Dan will provide Beer and Snackie Poos. Think of the impact it will have on the ladies... ITEM # 118: LET’S BOWL! Think you can beat Big Labowski’s? Do you enjoy wearing rented shoes? Then, this is the item for you.
John will treat the winner of this item (and 2 friends) to 2 hours of bowling. 10 pin or Candle Pin. Lane fees and shoe rental included.
Teach me “how to”… ITEM #119: INTRODUCTORY TOURIST LESSONS. Failed picking up the hot local in Brazil. Maria may be able to help you. She will provide 5 lessons in Spanish or Portuguese. At the end you will know enough to get around, find the bathroom, etc. ITEM # 120: LATIN RHYTHM. Want to wow the ladies or men? Manu will teach you how. More specifically he will provide an introductory Tango lesson for 1. He promises not to fire you if you are bad. ITEM #121: DRESS LIKE A BRIT. Tired of the same old boring look? Want to pick up ladies in the section. Then Nick is your man. Nick will take you out to his favorite stores and give you help picking out a trendier wardrobe. Good for one person. ITEM # 122: TENNIS LESSONS. Is tennis your game? Are you longing to become the next Andy Roddick? If so, let Reid, former Yale #1, can help you polish your skills. He will provide 2 one-hour tennis lessons just for you (private or group format). ITEM #123: LERAN TO KICK ASS. Rita will provide 2 hours of judo lessons including a deluxe exer-tube that can be used to practice throws on your own. An exer-tube is a maximum resistance rubber tube with padded handles that can be used as resistance for a number of strength training exercises or can be used to practice judo throws you pretend the ends of the tube are your partners' lapels - hard to describe, but is standard individual practice material for judokas. The tube is great for fitness fanatics who're stranded in hotel rooms without their gym equipment - it's amazingly versatile and you can do practically all the major weight-training exercises with it.
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ITEM # 124: KAYAK THE CHARLES. Ready for the whitewater adventure? Experienced kayaker, Dena, will provide you with a 2-hr kayaking lesson on the Charles River. Just don’t drink the water. ITEM # 125: DRINK BETTER. Judd will provide beer lessons, with tasting of at least 6 or 7 different beers. Great for those who have always thought about things like: Why is it called India Pale Ale if it’s not from India, not pale, and rarely an ale? And what is the different between ale and lager, anyway? ITEM # 126: LEARN TO DRIVE LIKE AN INDY RACER. Brigitte will teach the skill of driving really fast around sharp curves. This may prove useful in escaping angry spouses or cops in Brazil. Learn the basics of racing a car (includes learning how to drive a stick shift if necessary). This would be great training for Chris H.’s go-kart racing donation.
Sports ITEM # 127: PERSONAL CADDY. Free caddying by Garth for two rounds of golf. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning to play golf to learn some of the finer points of game (golf etiquette and rules) from an experienced hacker like Garth. A caddy typically costs but they do not share their trade secrets. If you don’t have clubs I can throw in a set of clubs for a round. “Round of golf $40. Food and drinks at half way house $10. Feeling like Tiger Woods for a day priceless!!” ITEM # 128: BIKE TOUR OF BOSTON. See and learn about the area around Boston at a slower pace than from your Zipcar. Stewart has donated a guided bike tour of the historical sites around Boston. Winner(s) gets to set the final itinerary, but possible stops include Walden Pond, historic Lexington and Concord, and the area’s finest ice cream shops. Bid per person. Top three bids win. Bicycles not included, but section mates have offered to provide if there is a need.
ITEM # 129: WORKOUT BUDDY. Swimsuit season is almost here! Need to hit the gym but lack the motivation? Mandissa will be that motivation. She’ll get you up for a 6am run. More of a night owl? You can hit the gym at 9pm. You just let her know where/when you’d like to workout and she will be there. Good for now until the end of the semester (with the exception of the long weekend).
Travel & Tours ITEM # 130: HYATT REGENCY BOSTON RETREAT. Chris W. has worked his magic twice. This first item makes a wonderful escape for a romantic weekend or a great place to put the in-laws. It is two nights at the Hyatt Regency Boston located in the Boston Financial District. It is for room and tax only, subject to availability and valid from April 22 to October 22, 2004. Typical rate is over $200/night. ITEM #131: APPLE PICKING IN THE FALL. Join David with up to 2 other guests for a ride in the Shush-mobile out to the apple picking location of your choice (or leave it to him to decide). You can choose a mutually convenient date. Included in the package is a bag of apples (picked by you!), warm apple cider, and cider donuts! ITEM # 132: VISIT DRACULA’S COUNTRY. Free 3-day tour of Cristina’s Romania and its famous region, including a trip to Dracula’s castle. Accommodation, food and ground transportation included. Flight is not covered, but Cristina can pick you up in Budapest, show you around the city for a day and then take you to Romania for the 3day tour. The trip is valid for this summer (after August 13), next summer (you will have to work something out) or any summer thereafter (recognizing, however, that once she starts working full-time it might be harder to coordinate). It can be for one or two people. ITEM # 133: LIVE LARGE IN NYC. Robb has donated his parent’s apartment in New York City for any weekend (but July 4th weekend), this summer. The apartment is a really nice 1 bedroom apartment on 72nd and York (1st avenue), overlooking the East River. 6
You can have it for a 4 night weekend (Thursday through Sunday nights).
hoopty is included, plus 1 night in a B&B. Specific weekend and New England destination to be mutually decided with the winning bidder.
ITEM # 134: BOSTON DOESNT SUCK. It doesn’t. We understand how many of you from tropical climates stuck here in the most isolated part of this magnificent city during a particularly cold and long winter and forced to read 3 cases a day might believe that Boston sucks. But you’re wrong, and Indy, Hilary, Bram and Aviva would like to show you and 3 friends how wrong you are. The opportunities for a sunny day in May are many, with few guarantees but one – we’ll show you a great time ‘round Beantown. We’ll act as your transportation and educated tour guides for a day this spring or early summer. Two potential itineraries:
ITEM # 137 SEE SHANGHAI IN THE SUMMER. Kian has donated a half day sightseeing tour of Shanghai during June 2004. See firsthand why China is the “Next Big Thing.”
Just out of town: • Walden Pond – Take a swim and wander the trails beside the sparkling pond that inspired Thoureau. Lexington. • Colonial Inn--Sunday Brunch or Afternoon Tea: Homemade scones, berries, and sweet cream just like Paul Revere used to like it…. • DeCordova – Outdoor interactive sculpture park. Lexington. Deep in the city: • Elizabeth Gardner Museum – Classical artistic magnificence surrounding a courtyard garden of great beauty. Boston. This place is amazing for art lovers. • Freedom Trail – Follow the red brick line, through many of the neighborhoods you don’t yet know, and Boston’s most famous historical landmarks. • Dinner at Figs – great pizza and entrees at this bistro in the heart of Beacon Hill. • Top of the Hub—Drink in the skyline view of Boston from the lounge on the 52nd floor of the Prudential Tower
There’s a lot more available, and we’ll be happy to change the itinerary based on your interests. Sorry, but expenses are not included in the package. ITEM # 135: DAY ON THE CAPE WITH A BAKER. Spend the day on Cape Cod with Professor Baker. Enjoy the sunshine and sand with a late lunch or early dinner. Good for up to 6 people. ITEM # 136: NEW ENGLAND FOLIAGE TRIP. Brian Sampson has offered a wonderful trip for one couple. Transportation in my
Eat, Drink & Be Merry ITEM # 138: SOUTHERN COOKING. Good old boy, Geremy Connor has donated a South Carolina Lowcountry Meal for 2 It should be a fun mix between seafood and soul food, a la the great restaurants of Charleston, Magnolia’s and Peninsula Grill. This is gourmet Southern (yes, that is a real category of food), and some high-end moonshine. ITEM # 139: INDIAN DINNER FOR 2. Ravi will cook an authentic Indian dinner for two. This can serve as a great introduction to Indian cuisine. ITEM # 140: ELEGANT DINNER FOR 2. Want to impress a date or get out of the dog house? This donation is for you. Anjali has donated dinner for 2 at Harvest in the Charles Hotel (bill up to $80). ITEM # 141: DINNER WITH RAKESH. Miss out on those Rakesh dinners in the first term? Didn't get enough? Here is your chance to rectify the problem. Rakesh has donated a dinner for four at his home. Discuss mission statements and Jan Carlzon over a home-cooked meal with Rakesh and his family. ITEM # 142: BGIE DINNER. Regina will host a wonderful dinner for 6. The dinner can be any day after the last day of classes and she promises that the food will be delicious! You can discuss country development strategies or how to run an underground piracy ring. ITEM # 143: ITALIAN DINNER FOR FOUR. You can spend a night talking about peaks and valleys and Ferraris with Professor 7
Gavetti. He promises a dinner of homemade risotto + other Italian specialties. ITEM # 144: ARGENTINE BBQ FOR 10. You have heard about the country for 9 months now, now experience the food. Aril, Alec, and Manu have donated an authentic Argentine BBQ for 10. It will be everything Argentina including Ariel’s rendition of “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.” ITEM # 145: FRENCH FEAST FOR FOUR. Brigitte will wow you with her culinary expertise. She is providing a home-cooked French dinner for 4 - includes appetizer, entree, cheese, desert, and wine catered to your taste.
ITEM #150: BELGIAN BEER. Bernard is offering a 3 bottles lot (each 0.75cl) of rare but absolutely splendid Belgian beer. To be sold together. Aged for about 6 months (for the connoisseurs: the bottles come WITH some dust) - this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity ITEM # 151: ROMANIAN BRANDY CURES THE SOUL. Cristina is auctioning off a bottle of her grandfather’s famous plum brandy – that she will have to bring back in September, but not only is it good, it will also be smuggled! (People got a taste of it during international TGIF)
Section E Gourmet ITEM # 146: WINE DOES THE BODY GOOD. Mani learned from Mondavi that super premium is the market to be in so he has donated a 1995 bottle of Veuve Cliquot Vintage Reserve. It will be a great match with many of the food and dinner options in the auction. ITEM # 147: HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO. Junji has offered a cake by his wife. The winner of the bid can choose one cake from the following fabulous cakes: Chocolate Mousse Cake, Chocolate Banana Tart, Chocolate Cheesecake, Banana Bread ITEM # 148: WHY DON’T WE GET DRUNK??? Here’s how. Half a case of wine – 3 red, 3 white, with a retail value of over $100 has been donated by the Smith Leadership Academy. (All funds raised for this item will go to Smith Leadership Academy) ITEM # 149: BULGARIAN BAKLAVA. Evgeny, rather Elina, has donated a week's supply of home-made baklava. The baklava is actually made with honey and walnuts. Baklava's a desert from southeast Europe (the Greeks and the Turks always fight about who invented it first...the Bulgarians just eat it! :)) the one Evegeny and Elina will make is the Bulgarian version of the baklava. 8
Silent Auction – Round 2 (closes at 10:00PM) Bid forms for each of these items will be displayed throughout the room. To submit a bid please add your name and corresponding bid to the appropriate form on display. Check back often to see if you are still winning.
Arts & Culture ITEM #201 SOMERVILLE'S BEST. Join Professor Tufano, as he chauffeurs you in his gas-guzzling car and guides you and three of your friends to a few of Somerville's favorite local eating spots: After brunch at a fine neighborhood diner, we will go shopping at Lyndell's Bakery and Capone's Italian Foods so you can continue to increase your waistline later in the day. These fine establishments are your prof's favorites, but are not normally highlights of MBA tours. Also included is a running commentary on Somerville and Porter Square highlights, including cheap eats, pizza and ice cream. Think of it as arbitrage: great food at low prices. ITEM # 202: FENG SHUI FOR YOU. Keat has donated a Personalized Feng Shui Consultation instead. He has been practicing feng shui for 4 years, and it is the ancient Chinese way of enhancing your luck through your environment. He is only an amateur, but he can tell people basic things like what their personal lucky directions are, how to alleviate certain sources of bad luck through furniture placement and traditional Chinese remedies such as the Pa Kua (eightsided mirror) and wind chimes. ITEM # 203: SYMPHONY TICKETS FOR 2. Feign sophistication. Elizabeth has donated 2 orchestra area tickets to the symphony. Date can be negotiated with winning bidder, but here is a great chance to add a little culture to your life.
At Your Service ITEM # 204: RIDE IN THE JAG. Tobias has donated 4 one-way trips to Logan from anywhere in Boston in his beautiful Jaguar. Travel in style, not in one of those dirty, small over-priced cabs. ITEM #205: STAY SHARP. Dena will get your ready for the season with a ski tuning and hand waxing in advance of the winner's next ski trip next year. Edge filing, beveling, hot waxing, the works. ITEM #206: HEY BEER MAN. Our own "Beer Man" Judd will provide bartending service for your next party. Appear more sophisticated than you are. ITEM # 207: JUST LIKE ZIPCAR.COM. Think of all the things you can do with a car at your disposal. You can use Emily’s Honda Accord for 5 days (Thursday – Monday) excluding the last weekend of the term. ITEM # 208: JOINT THERAPY. Every guy's dream. Jinnie and Maria will provide you with 5 sessions of joint-service…just to clarify, it is “Thai foot reflexology”, which Maria studied in northern Thailand this summer…it’s not a “foot massage” per se, but specifically reflexology.. ITEM # 209: LEGAL EAGLE. Want to start that business but haven’t learned anything in EM, have a great idea but don't want Dan to steal it and you don't trust Ephraim's mommy? Then this is the item for you. One of our legal studs, Andrew, will provide you with five hours of legal research. Just think in two more years this will cost you over a thousand dollars. ITEM #210: PHOTO SESSION. Session with Photographer Aviva Richman. Photographer Aviva Richman (Bram’s wife) specializes in candid and spontaneous black and white portrait photography—of children, families, couples and individuals. A photographer and educator since the age of eight, Aviva’s work has been displayed at NYC’s Lincoln Center, Lesley University, and Harvard Business Sc; 9
Includes CD of ~50 digital pictures. Package: Sessions are 2-3 hours at the location of your choice; Includes 2 rolls of film and development; Enlargements can be discussed separately with Aviva. Value $300 ITEM # 211: PERSONAL SHOPPING SERVICE. Want to revamp your look and infuse your wardrobe with a little flair? Intimidated by most clothing stores? Nicole, Olivia and Pialy will provide personal shopping services to the lucky winner. Tell us your wardrobe needs, and we will take you on a shopping excursion that will be painless, productive and fun! Show off your new duds at dinner on us! ITEM # 212: BABYSITTING LEAD. Do you want your child to be the next Jack Welch? The next Meg Whitman? Then here is your opportunity. Rakesh has donated a night of babysitting at his lovely home. Enjoy a romantic night out with complete confidence. ITEM # 213: IMAGES THAT LAST FOREVER. Do you want your own picture of Ben in a diaper? Home Depot Steve Doll? Here is your chance for those images and more. Sky Deck King Ryan Perry is offering 3 hours of Photoshop expertise. He can create whatever images you want. Your imagination is the limit. (Ben, you may want to buy this one to protect yourself) ITEM # 214: STRESS RELIEF. Cristina is offering three separate ½ hour massages. She is really good, she promises. 3 separate winners or one person can buy all three.
Buy Me!! ITEM # 215: IT’S THE SHOES. You can’t buy her dance moves, but you can buy her shoes. Lyse has donated something ‘Frenchy,” a new pair of shoes, that she has here, never worn, perfect for spring, red and white with small heels. Size 6.
Japanese artist (Maiko's uncle). Done by hand, the engraving of a traditional Japanese dragon is worth several hundred dollars. ITEM # 217: MEN ARE FROM MARS. Ladies of E, do you wonder why that guy in Sky Deck is staring at you? Does he think you’re or does he think your last comment was hot air? Find out what is really going on his head. For $25 you can get a list of all the men of E who ranked you in their top 7 in the following categories: hottest, smartest, most likely to be famous, most fun, best “marriage material.” ITEM # 218: WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS. Men of E, do you think you’re hot? Do you think you are smart? Does anyone else? The Women of Section E will let you know what they really think. For $25 you can get a list of all the women of E who ranked you in their top 10 in the following categories: hottest, smartest, most likely to be famous, most fun, best “marriage material.” ITEM # 219: DRESS IN STYLE. Need a leather jacket for the next 6-month winter? Well Eli has you hooked up. His friend Timberland CEO Jeff Swartz has donated a men's premium dark brown hip-length leather jacket, size medium with a retail value of $700. ITEM # 220: DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY. You can dance the night away with your own Ibiza club mix. Dave Scheine will make you’re a personalized CD with all the latest tunes from clubbing hot spot, Ibiza.
Eat, Drink & Be Merry ITEM # 221: BREAKFAST FOR SIX. You sampled their chocolate chip pancakes at the section retreat and now you want more! Pancakes, crepes, bagels and lox, French toasts, omelets, mimosas, bloody marys, the possibilities are endless. Elise and Becky will cook breakfast for you and up to 5 friends. They will come up with a menu with your help to meet all your tasting desires.
ITEM # 216: JAPANESSE WORK OF ART. Maiko has acquired an exquisite work of art. It is a copper-plate engraving from a 10
ITEM # 222: DINNER WITH THE ITALIAN STALLION. Though he claims to be Irish, Jim Bonetti is actually Italian and knows a thing or two about Italian food. Jim is offering a dinner for 3 in the north end and will end the night with desert at Mike’s Pastry. Maybe more… ITEM # 223: DINNER FOR FOUR WITH CLAYTON CHRISTENSEN. Dine with a bestselling author and acclaimed HBS professor. Clay teaches Building Sustainable Successful Enterprises in the second year and is the author of the bestselling “The Innovators Dilemma” and “The Innovators Solution.” Learn about creating disruptive technology in an intimate, small group dinner in September with Clay! (There is minimum bid for this item) (All funds raised for this item will go to the Anna Su Memorial Foundation) The Anna Su Memorial Foundation was created in August 2003 to celebrate and remember the life of Bechunn Anna Su (Harvard College ’00, Harvard Business School ‘04). Anna was deeply committed to improving the lives of inner-city youth and the Foundation was established to help make real the many philanthropic ideas she had during the course of her lifetime. Anna was especially committed to helping inner-city youth in the National Capital Region (in and around Washington, DC), where she grew up and spent many of the last years of her life. Thus, the Foundation will, at least initially, target most of its resources toward projects in that area. ITEM # 224: PAN-ASIAN DINNER FOR 4. Discuss the three lenses over a wonderful Pan-Asian Dinner with Rohit. This dinner is good for four people and promises to be a culinary masterpiece. ITEM # 225: DREAM DATE. This is a dream dessert date at the Four Seasons for their famous Viennese Dessert Buffet with Judd and someone else to be announced later. ITEM # 226: BIG, FAT GREEK DINNER. Greek dinner for 2 all included at a local Greek restaurant. Angleiki promises to tell you what she really thinks and tell you how bad the Olympics are going to be this year.
ITEM # 227: HOMECOOKING AT KAREN’S. Here is a homecooked meal for 6 at Karen's place with Cara and Emily. Karen promises to entertain you with conspiracy stories and tales of life as a reporter while Cara and Emily will answer all of Karen’s questions. ITEM # 228: INDIAN DINNER AND DANCING. This is a great opportunity to explore the Indian food and culture. It is an Indian Dinner for 6 followed by night of Indian Bhangra Dancing. Get your eat on and then get your grove on with Anjali, Nihar, Pialy, and Aruna. ITEM # 229: BBQ WITH GOMPERS. BBQ Dinner for 10 at Professor Gompers house in Newton. Meet the “Little Gompers” while “Big Gompers” grills up whatever you want on the family grill. He will cook for you while enchanting you with stories of really, really long runs...
EntertainmEnt ITEM # 230: DOUBLE DATE. Irene and Nick, the section’s only public couple, would also like to donate a double date night out paid for by us including dinner, drinks and clubbing in either Boston or LA (not including plane tickets ;-)) ITEM # 231: BURNING RUBBER GO-KARTING. If you like the sweet smell of gasoline and burning rubber you can race 3 of your friends at the F1 Boston Go-Kart track on a day of your choosing with German car enthusiast Chris H. ITEM # 232: SECTION E UNPLUGGED. A private concert plus a copy of Wes Whitman’s album (This concert could take place at of the teacher dinners or BBQs). $20 per person. Unlimited number of winners. ITEM # 233: PARTY KOREAN STYLE. For 2, night out on the town Korean style with Albert redeemable in either Seoul or New York City. The night starts with a Korean BBQ dinner as you attempt to 11
complete a 5-round night with heavy drinking involved (or not if you don’t drink) at various Korean hot spots. At the very least, the first 3 rounds are on Albert, but it's up to you to last that long and beyond. Albert will be in NYC over the summer. ITEM # 234: IT’S A POOL PARTY. Looking for something to do this Labor Day? Look no farther? Kian has you covered. He is offering Pool/BBQ party for 10 friends at a house in Brentwood Hills, LA (with a great view of canyon and ocean) during Labour Day weekend in Sept 04. A great way to start your second year.
Sports ITEM # 235: PERSONAL TRAINING WITH THE RICH & FAMOUS. The Sports Club LA at Rockefeller Center has donated 8 1hour sessions (1 month’s worth) of personal training. Each session typically costs $87. This is a great chance to get in shape at the best sports club in NYC. And build your network with the rich and famous. Clients include the Rockefellers, heirs to the Heinz estate and countless TV and sports personalities. ITEM # 236: GAME WATCHING PARTY ESSENTIALS. You pick the sporting event and Rachel, Robb’s fiancée, will provide the food and drink. She promises to make hot artichoke dip, Jalapeno shrimp bites, homemade buffalo wings, guacamole, onion dip and more. She will prepare food and drink 10. You tell her when and where and it will be there. (All funds raised for this item will go to Roxbury Prep Charter School) ITEM # 237: BOOTCAMP WITH OLIVIA. Five days of body buttkicking with Olivia. Tentative itinerary: Monday: 1 hour of Squash; Tuesday: Power abs + Power yoga; Wednesday: Tennis (of course); Thursday: Golf lessons (with Olivia and her coach at the driving range); Friday: Dancing – you’ll find a party to crash and break it down.
ITEM # 238: SKI LIKE THE SWISS. Henrick has donated an all expenses paid day trip to the winner's ski resort of choice in the Northeast with your personal ski instructor trained in the finest art of Swiss hospitality, i.e. will carry your skis, pick you up when you fall, compliment you on your most excellent command of skiing etc. (Up to 3 skiers, should be of somewhat equal level.)" ITEM # 239: RED SOX VS. YANKEES IN NYC. Terry has offered two Red Sox vs. Yankees tickets. The twist is that they are for a game in NY. June 30th in Yankee stadium. The seats are not good (bleachers), but the game is great ITEM # 240: GOLF WITH DEAN CLARK. Golf for 3 people with Dean Clark at Oakley Country Club on September 3rd at 1:30pm. Each section will have people bid as groups of three, and the highest bidding group across all of the sections will win. Winning group to be announced after all the sections have completed their auctions.
Potpourri ITEM # 241: OWN AN ASTEROID. The biggest gift you could ever buy…purchase the rights to name and ‘own’ your very own asteroid, discovered by Charles de Saint-Aignan at Mount Palomar Observatory in Palomar, CA. This purchase includes a framed orbit diagram. Trip to visit not included. ITEM # 242: THE GE LIFESTYLE. Brian Sampson is offering exclusive access to GE "Friends and Family" pricing (25-40% off retail) on all major appliances. If you are considering building a house after school, or maybe will just need a refrigerator and washer/dryer, this is for you! Thousands of appliances, all styles, high-end, low-end, everything in-between. Will be delivered direct from the warehouses of the General. I put together a sample set of stainless steel kitchen appliances that retails for $3447 - and it was only $2243 on the GE site. A white kitchen that retails for $1927 was only $1396. You can buy as much or as little as you want. 12
Teach me how to… ITEM # 243: SAIL THE CHARLES. A two hour sailing session for two guests on the Charles river with Greg. Can be a lesson, or just pure fun, depending on interest. In a good breeze, guaranteed to be exhilarating! ITEM # 244: SQUASH LESSONS. He isn't the section athletic coordinator for nothing… Learn the fine art of squash from Mike. Squash has become the new "Power Sport." Learn to play or miss that next promotion ITEM # 245: SALSA DANCING LESSONS. Do you love Latin music, but you stumble on the dance floor? After two nights with Lisa and Larry, you'll be a dancing queen! Lisa and Larry are offering a two nights of Latin dance lessons. This is good for 5 couples with the most improved couple taking home a Latin music CD ITEM # 246: SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE. Brigitte has offered three French lessons for beginners. Learn important phrases as “another beer please,” “what was your name,” and “thank you may I have another.” ITEM # 247: LEARN TO PLAY BACKGAMMON WITH A GREAT MEAL INCLUDED. Cristina is offering Backgammon lesson + meal at Casablanca – 3 hours of backgammon + a meal. She will teach you how to play the way they do it back home (even including cursing, if necessary) .
Travel & Tours
Tour of Soweto – largest township South Africa (Home to Nelson Mandela and other leaders of ANC in 60’s) • Safari at any one of a number of world class game parks surrounding Johannesburg • Visit to a world heritage site – site where oldest human remains have been found Given the high likelihood of South Africa winning its bid to host the 2010 soccer world cup. This could be a great opportunity to have free affordable accommodation for the world cup (Soccer loving fans step up!!!). •
ITEM # 249: TOUR OF BEIJING. Jing will quote ancient Chinese proverbs while providing 5 days free lodging, dining, transportation, and full-time tour guide in Beijing, China. ITEM # 250: TWO NIGHTS IN NYC. New York, New York. Here is your chance to enjoy the city that never sleeps. Chris W. has gotten 2 hotel room nights at the Stanhope Park Hyatt New York donated from his former employer. The Stanhope is a small elegant hotel located on Fifth Avenue within Manhattan's prestigious Upper East Side and located directly across from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park. Rooms typically run over $350/night. (subject to hotel availability) ITEM # 251: HOUSE ON THE CAPE FOR A WEEKEND. Smith Leadership Academy has donated a weekend stay at a private home on the Cape in Hyannis. The 2 bedroom house sleeps four and is 1 mile from the beach and 1.5 miles from Hyannis Center with restaurants and shops. Any weekend between the last two weeks in September to the first two weeks in October is fair game except for Columbus Day weekend. (All funds raised for this item will go to Smith Leadership Academy)
ITEM # 248: CALL OPTION FOR JO-BURG. Call option for 2 to spend 4 nights @ Garth’s home in Johannesburg, South Africa exercisable any time before 2011. The package will include 4 nights accommodation in South Africa with a tour of Johannesburg and the surrounding area 13
Section E Gourmet ITEM # 252: SOMETHING SWEET. Dessert of the Month Club Need a birthday cake or a dessert for a special dinner. Just want some homemade chocolate chip cookies or brownies? Becky will make you a homemade dessert every month for next school year (September – May).(She’ll provide suggestions but you get to pick each month) ITEM # 253: BOTTLE OF THE FINEST ARGENTINE WINE. Argentina isn’t known just for its sexy men, it also has world-class wine. Alec has donated a bottle of Alfredo Roca wine. It is a Cabernet Sauvignon Year 2001 from the San Rafael Region of Mendoza ITEM #254: WAL-MART COOKIES. Ok, they are not from WalMart but that means they are higher quality. Our favorite Wal-Mart ex-employee, Brenda, will provide you a dozen frosted heart sugar cookies for your sweetie - personalized with his/her name or special message. For confirmation of quality - ask anyone at Bartek's/Weston's baby shower. ITEM # 255: MEXICAN TEQUILA. Not that Jose crap, this is real authentic Mexican tequila promised to get you F#$*ed up. Gerardo has donated a bottle of the finest tequila from his homeland. ITEM #256: WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB. Remember the Mondavi case, probably not, but still this could be the item for you. Brian D. has donated a wine of the month club for three months. He will deliver 3 Best Cellars unique premium to super premium reds a month for three months. Wine will be supplemented with info about the wine and what flavors and tastes to look for when drinking. ITEM #257: THREE MONTHLY PASTA DINNERS. Lauren Scopaz, John's better half, has donated home made pasta sauce with matching pasta. 3 favorite traditional Italian pasta sauces, Bolognese, tomato and one of choice; homemade and delivered to your residence OR, if you prefer, learn how to make the sauces yourself. 3 deliveries over 3 months. (All funds raised for this item will go to Horizons for Homeless Children) 14
Live Auction The following items will be presented for live bidding. The live auction will begin promptly at 8:00 PM. ITEM # 1: PATAGONIA PREP. Want to look like a ‘dirtbag’ without giving up your HBS lifestyle? Tim Evans has provided the means. Tim is auctioning off one of his 22 Patagonia fleeces. While it will be difficult for Tim to survive without it, he is doing it for charity. ITEM # 2: CADDYSHACK. I'd volunteer donating a golf round with the president of the golf club (Ryan Perry) at leo j memorial or franklin park. so it would be for 3 people, and either on a two case day or a weekend. Value is priceless of course, but if you want to do it yourself it would be $100 for the greens fees. ITEM # 3: WEEKEND IN VERMONT WITH CHEF BEN. Ben had donated a trip for 7 to his place in Vermont. Its on a lake, Ben will cook for the weekend. What better way to spend the weekend? ITEM # 4: OLE, SPANISH DINNER FOR OCHO. my family and I want to put for auction a typical Spanish dinner for 8. We will cook it at our place (or the winners' place if they prefer). The base menu will be tapas, gazpacho and paella with a variety of typical Spanish wines. We are flexible and can accommodate dietary or religious restrictions, for some or for all the group ITEM # 5: WEEKEND AT DEER VALLEY, UTAH. For those who love skiing, snowboarding, or have always wanted to visit Salt Lake City, bid on a package to one of the best destinations in the country: Weekend accommodations at Wes’ ski-in/ski-out house at Deer Valley, UT (great for summer or winter) + a guided tour of Salt Lake and Park City. TEM # 6: BATTLE FOR THE AGES. Marketing vs. Accounting. Numbers vs. Fluff. Spain vs. The Netherlands. Who do you think would come out on top? Find out on the soccer field. Bid to play on Anita or Asis' team in this epic soccer battle. Each team will have 12 members. You can only play on one team
ITEM # 7: GOLF WITH THE RICH. Would you expect less from “Dirtbag” Tim? Eighteen holes of golf plus lunch at the Country Club of Fairfield (Connecticut) during a weekend day this summer. Up to three people can bid separately. (Tim needs to be the fourth of the foursome.) The CCF is situated along Long Island Sound with gorgeous views of both the Sound and of neighboring Pequot Yacht Club. Designed by Seth Raynor; mid-century renovation by Robert Trent Jones. ITEM # 8: SUSHI & SAKE. Get your hands dirty with some sticky rice, learn to make food that not only tastes great but looks great, and have an amazing time doing so. Dinner and lesson for 5 to 6 people including Sake, sushi, sashimi, hand-rolls, and Japanese beer at Shirley's place. ITEM # 9: ROOFDECK COCKTAIL PARTY. Brian D. has offered cocktail party (i.e. good wine, drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres) for 10 on a roof deck in downtown Boston with a great view of the city) Possible night: April 25, 26, 27. 30 or May 1, 2-7, 1014, 17-20, 22-27 ITEM # 10: ESCAPE THE WORMDECK. Think about the improvement in your efficiency. Think about the view. Emily has donated her sky deck seat once per each different course. ITEM # 11: ESCAPE THE BOSTON COLD & WORK ON THAT TAN. Nihar has donated his condo in Maui for five nights (dates to be determined with owner after the auction). The condo has two bedrooms, living room, family room, three couches (including a pull out couch) and a kitchen. Condo is located on the beach with pool and tennis courts! ITEM #12: EXPRESS TICKET TO BAKER SCHOLAR. Face it. Your comments are ok. But you are annoyed that your participation has not reached its full potential. Section E's source of all knowledge, Homayoun, will passionately support one comment of yours in each class this semester. Once you speak, he will immediately and wholeheartedly concur with your ideas, no matter how illogical or 15
unfounded. Bask in the adoration of your professors and delight in the silence of classmates stunned by your unparalleled intelligence. For 1 person ITEM # 13: Texas BBQ Dinner with Section Cowboy. BBQ (ribs) imported from Ryan M.’s favorite BBQ restaurant in Dallas, complemented by some of his own grilling. Cold Texas beer (the best he can find in Boston, Sweet Tea, Homemade apple cobbler, his wife's famous brownies (just ask Karen) ITEM # 14: RED SOX GET DRUNK DAY. Scott and Robb will take two lucky winners to a Red Sox game. The two winners get pre or post-game meal, beers at the game, bleacher ticket and the chance to see Stiffler heckle the opposing players while Robb tells him how stupid he looks. Just like a MasterCard commercial. ITEM # 15: LEARN HOW TO GAMBLE LIKE THE PROS. Always wanted to learn how to play craps? Make all the right blackjack moves? Sit down at the poker table and win consistently? Here’s your chance. Ephraim, Mike and Chuck are offering sessions on various casino games including blackjack, poker, and craps. Once your training is complete, the guys will provide transportation to Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun to test your skills (up to a group of 5). ITEM # 16: RED SOX OR YANKEES. The two of the greatest teams in baseball. What is better than baseball in the summer? Well here is your chance to enjoy it. You have the choice of tickets to either a Yankee or Red Sox game with dinner and drinks around the ball park before the game. You will enjoy the game with insight of baseball experts Chris S., Jason Y. and Steve S. For 3 people. ITEM # 17: DINNER WITH BRIGITTE’S DAD. You have read all about him and his brilliant moves. Now here is your chance to meet the man, the legend, the myth. Brigitte’s dad will be in-town this fall as his schedule is booked through May 19 and will do dinner with six people. You will have a chance to talk about engine design, the Daimler merger, Segway, what Brigitte was like as a little girl, anything you want… 16