HBS Section G Charity Auction April 24, 2006
AGENDA Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction Round 1 …………………..…….…….…….…….…….……….……….………… Dinner…………………………………………………………….…….…….…….………………………………….…………. Silent Auction Round 2 …………………………………….…….…….…….………………………………….………… Live Auction and Entertainment ……………………….…….…….…….………………………………….…………. Dancing ………………………………………………………….…….…….…….…………………………….….…………
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How the Auction Works: Section G Charities:
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Each auction item will go to the highest winning bid.
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For group packages such as dinners and trips, the winning bid can come from an individual or a group. The highest total bid amount will win. However, we kindly ask that one person from the group be identified as the point person responsible for coordinating logistics and making the payment.
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Adelante Foundation
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Akanksha
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American Stroke Association (ASA)
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Cambridge Cares About Aids
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Cambridge Community Art Center
Live auction items can be bid upon in increments of $10. Minimum bids are listed in the Auction Book and will be announced at the start of bidding for each item. Live auction items are numbered 1 – 21.
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Children of Rural China Foundation
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Children’s Hospital Costa Rica Foundation
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City Year New York
There will be 2 rounds of bidding for Silent Auction items. If you do not win what you want the first time, you can try to get something similar in the next round!
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Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries
Silent auction items can be bid upon in increments of $5. Minimum bids are listed on each item’s bid sheet. Items numbered 22 - 86 are in Round 1 and items numbered 87 – 151 are in Round 2. Everyone should bring checkbooks to the auction to pay for items won. Please make all checks out to “HBS Class of 2007, Section G”. The option to pay via PayPal will be available at the event, but due to PayPal transaction fees a charge of 2.99% will be added to your final bid amount if PayPal is used. NOTE: The auction committee reserves the right to pull a silent auction item into live bidding.
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Disparando Cámaras para la Paz
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Eastside Community Connection
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Harvard Center for Neurodegeneration & Repair (for ALS)
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Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
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National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
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Summer Search
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The Citizen’s Foundation (TCF)
Special Thanks to the Auction Committees: Charity Selection: Annie, Ashley, Forsan, Graham, Niki, Sandi Donations / Collections: Anna Maria, Ben, Danny, Forsan, Graham, Nancy, Song, Winnie, Shaun Y., Sandi Event Planning: Ashley, Chris M., Niki V., Stacie, Sandi Entertainment: Brad, Keith, Kristy, Neil, Rabia, Robby Auctioneers: Brad, Kristy, Robby
Just remember, it all goes to charity!
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Item # L - 1: Texas BBQ Dinner (max: 8 ppl) BBQ dinner for 8 on a sunny weekend of your choosing. Expect steak, ribs, biscuits, and all the appropriate side dishes as well as plenty of beer and mixed drinks to wash it down -- all prepared by an expert Texas grillmeister. Start Bid Price: $200 Donated by: Chris Montgomery Item # L - 2: Escape Wintery Boston Spicy Spanish Style! (max: 6 ppl) A home-cooked Spanish dinner for 6 people at Alfonso’s place. The menu will be: tapas, or an appetizer & main course (at the choice of the auction winner). There will be 2 bottles of Spanish wine (minimum). Dessert will be accompanied by a bottle of Veuve Cliquot champagne. Let this fiery Spaniard tantalize your tastebuds! Start Bid Price: $220 Donated by: Alfonso Serrano Item # L - 3: Caipirinha Party Have a real Caipirinha Party served by our favorite professional bartender at your own place! Host the main event of the season at your place or some other location of your preference! Nuno will provide all the alcohol and other materials, prepare the caipirinhas during the whole night and clean up everything when the magical evening comes to an end. Nuno will even bring Brazilian and Portuguese music to get everyone in a true "Carnaval" mood!!! Limited to a maximum of 250 caipirinhas (after that Nuno usually faints). Expires only at graduation. Start Bid Price: $400 Donated by: Nuno Sanches Item # L - 4: You've Always Known that You Are Brilliant Want finally to be publicly recognized for your brilliance? Alex and Rabia are teaming up to offer an entire day of whole-hearted and resounding agreement with any comment you make in class. This offer is good for both classes on a two class day and all three classes on a three class day. You can buy this for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for another section mate. Start Bid Price: $20 Donated by: Rabia Saeed, Alex Popa Retail Value: priceless Item # L - 5: It's A Bird. It's a Plane. No, It's A Cessna. (max: 3 ppl) Enjoy a bird's eye view of Boston! Our very own Ercan will pilot and take 3 lucky passengers on a one-hour local flight around Boston in a Cessna 4 seater. This is an opportunity not to be missed! Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Ercan Alemdar Item # L - 6: Day at the Firing Range After a day at the range with Jay, you will come away with a new found respect for firearm safety, handling and precision shooting. Usually, membership is required at all clubs in MA that allow a full range of shooting options. But as a friend of Jay, you will be welcomed in and the weapons, ammunition, and instruction will be provided by yours truly. It will be a full day event, in MA. Probably in late fall or early spring. Weather dependent. Driving and Lunch provided and a GREAT TIME. Start Bid Price: $300 Donated by: Jay Rogers Retail Value: $300
PROFESSOR Item # L - 7: Josh Lerner's Donkeys (max: 2 ppl) A ride with a couple of Professor Josh Lerner’s donkeys on their cart! Professor Lerner has talked it over with them, and they have indicated that they would be glad to come down to HBS and do a ride there. The ride would begin at Aldrich, go around the Deans House and Kresge, over to Morgan, and so forth. Perhaps there will be a stop somewhere for a picnic lunch. The donkeys may also drop by Morgan to pay a visit to Jay! The donkey cart can accommodate two people. Scheduling the ride on a Monday after class would be ideal: Maybe Monday the 15th as a nice break after exams? Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Josh Lerner PROFESSOR Item # L - 8: Raise your Game - Dinner with Professor Josh Margolis (max: 4 ppl) Join Professor Josh Margolis for an enjoyable evening at one of his favorite restaurants in the area. Look forward to delicious food, nice wine and dinner conversation that will make you feel like there is still goodness in the world. Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: Josh Margolis PROFESSOR Item # L - 9: Ski Weekend in Ketchum, Idaho (max: 12 ppl) Start planning your long winter weekends for next year! Fritz Foley will donate a long skiweekend at his family's home in Ketchum, Idaho. The house has 5 bedrooms and can sleep 12 comfortably. It is located about 5 minutes from the River Run side of the main mountain at the Sun Valley resort. It is in a community of houses called Weyyakin that shares a recreation center which has a hot tub, steam room, and some other amenities. The house will be available for 4 nights to the highest bidder. Will need to settle on specific dates that are mutually agreeable, but given that Fritz is likely to be teaching Fin2 again, it will be vacant for almost the whole winter. Start Bid Price: $500 Donated by: Fritz Foley Item # L - 10: Rent a Robby! You asked for it, you got it! Robby Schwartz will provide the lucky winner a full day of pampered service where your every wish is his command. Bid high because Robbie don't come cheap. Start Bid Price: $20 Donated by: Robert Schwartz
Item # L - 11: Wag the Dog Fearless with humans but meek around big dogs, Alex is willing to walk your dog for two nights in a row, conditional upon being provided detailed instructions, fear suppressants and adult supervision for at least the first night. Discount for Labradors. Open to walking cats if well behaved and on a leash. Start Bid Price: $20 Donated by: Alex Popa
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Item # L - 12: Deliver a Serenade – Guaranteed to Swoon!!! Impress the h*ll out of that special someone with a memorable SURPRISE serenade by Guarav and Marlon. Two guitars, two great voices, one awesome stunt. Pick someone in Section G as your serenade target. Working with Gaurav and Marlon to choose a song and pick the timing of the event. Guaranteed impact with this donation item! Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Gaurav Marballi, Marlon Castillo Item # L - 13: In-House Legal Counsel Mike will answer your basic legal questions, clarify / explain tough legal concepts, and be there to provide his informal counsel whenever you need it. All done via email in a prompt manner. Guaranteed to help you succeed personally (hopefully you will not need divorce concepts explained) and professionally (as you don’t want to seem stupid in front of your boss by not fully understanding what that term in the contract means)… Starting bid will be $150 for 10 yrs of email access to this legal genius (would typically cost $300+ for an hour with an HLS trained lawyer) Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: Michael Dillon Item # L - 14: Skybox at Madison Square Gardens (max: 6 ppl) You and five of your friends will watch the game in style in the KKR corporate skybox at Madison Square Garden, complete with access to your own private entrance, the best concession stands at the Garden and unlimited free beer and soda in the skybox minibar. Say go New York go New York go! Start Bid Price: $600 Donated by: Elena Pappas Retail Value: $1200 Item # L - 15: Rub Elbows with the NY Knicks (max: 4 pp) An Auction Item NOT to be Missed! 2 COURTSIDE seats for the New York Knicks and 2 seats directly behind them. These seats are SO CLOSE you may want to bring a towel! Currently there are no restrictions on the games. The sooner the winner chooses which game they want to attend (all 4 tickets are for the same game) the higher the chance the tickets will be available. Switch seats at halftime so that everyone gets a chance to sit courtside. A once in a lifetime experience for any NBA fan. Start Bid Price: $2000 Donated by: Chris Frissora Retail Value: $5600 Item # L - 16: John Williams’ Fairly Reliable Fishing Guide Service (max: 7 ppl) 3 nights accommodation at the Williams Family Lakehome on Rainy Lake in MN, all transportation requirements (sans airfare), all necessary fishing equipment to include two boats, 3 square meals a day, the unforgettable scenery of Voyageur's National Park, trophy walleye fishing, an outhouse. Up to 7 people can join. This vacation will take place on a mutually agreed upon date, but you can't get any further away from "it". Start Bid Price: $400 Donated by: John Williams
Item # L - 17: One week's accommodation in South Africa (max: 6 ppl) One week accommodation at SanLameer, one of South Africa's most prestigious vacation destinations, where nature and the ocean compliment this world-class golf estate on the glorious South African coast in Kwa-Zulu Natal. 2 BR villa can accommodate at least 6 people. Located minutes walk away from top South African golf course, beach, and resort's luxury hotel. One hour drive from Durban. Warm, tropical climate year round. Offer valid from 2/07 - 2/09 (some restrictions may apply subject to availability). See Christi for more details and check out http://www.sanlameer.co.za. Start Bid Price: $500 Donated by: Christi Wagenaar Item # L - 18: Weekend Getaway in the Green Mountain State (max: 30 ppl) Take a trip up to Ludlow, Vermont with Sandi next Fall to enjoy Vermont foliage. Enjoy some apple picking, hiking and relaxing. Or you can relive the night-time festivities of the Section G ski trip. Trip will include brownies, baked brie cheese and other indulgent snack items. Maximum of 30 folks welcome. Transport for 4 people provided. Available weekends - 10/7&10/8 (Columbus Day Weekend), 10/21&22, 11/4&5 (foliage less likely on the last two dates). Start Bid Price: $500
Donated by: Sandi Shulman
Item # L - 19: Martha’s Vineyard Long-Weekend Getaway (max: 8 ppl) Enjoy a romantic trip for two or a fun escape for up to eight in our restored 19th century cottage in the town of Oak Bluffs on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, just a 1.5 hour drive and 45 minute ferry ride from Boston. The master bedroom overlooks Ocean Park and the Vineyard Sound (i.e. the water). Choose to stay as many as four nights around one of the following weekends: 5/27, 6/10, or 6/17 this year, or sometime TBD during next school year. Only valid for members, partners, families, or professors of Section G 2007. Start Bid Price: $500 Donated by: Jackson Lehr Retail Value: $2000 Item # L - 20: 7-nights at the Palazzo Versace Resort Gold Coast (Australia) Never been to Australia? Then this is the item for you! Enjoy 7 nights accommodation at the Palazzo Versace Resort Gold Coast in a 2 Bedroom Condominium with up-stairs entertaining area and spa. Item excludes food and activities. Dates are to be mutually agreed, with the period Christmas to New Year a confirmed blackout date. The offer is good for 3 years. More information can be found at: http://www.palazzoversace.com.au. Start Bid Price: $600 Donated by: Luke Ingles Retail Value $8,000
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Item # L - 21: Does a Bear Sh*t in the Woods? (max: 4 ppl) Come find out with an all inclusive LUXURY RV camping and hiking trip in the fall to upstate New York where you will enjoy the beautiful Adirondacks' Great Range Mountains and the 4th largest fresh water lake in the US at Lake Champlain with Brad and Grassy. 4 days and 3 nights, Friday-Monday for up to 4 people. Personalized Itinerary. Initial plans include: Hiking and camping in the comforts of a luxury RV during the fall in the beautiful North East in upstate NY. A one day climb of Mount Colden with breath taking views and only moderate athletic exertion. Enjoy swimming and boating in Lake Champlain. All your food will be provided and cooked by the two famous campfire cooks Chef Charron and Chef Grashoff. Drink as much as you can while philosophizing about the world around a camp fire at night. Smores... mmmmm... Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my... well at least Bears. Start Bid Price: $1000 Donated by: Christopher Grashoff, Brad Charron Item # S1 - 22: Delightful Turkish Treats Get a little taste of Turkey! Delicious items of Turkish food: home-made baklava and borek by our very own Ercan! Start Bid Price: $20 Donated by: Ercan Alemdar Item # S1 - 23: Tastiest Cheesecakes East of the Mississippi Tonia Hale will add her special touch to a hometown recipe to bake two cheesecakes for you. Topped with raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries! Start Bid Price: $25 Donated by: Jay Goyal, Tonia Hale Item # S1 - 24: Graham's Favorite Gourmet Soups Enjoy home-made Senegalese Peanut, Moroccan Chicken Curry with Couscous, Black Bean with Sweet Italian Sausage, & Cream of Asparagus. With four soups, and approximately five servings per soup, you will enjoy an entire month of home-made gourmet soups. Frozen for storage convenience, just thaw, pop in the microwave, and enjoy this home-made meal! (Alternatives available upon request - including several vegetarian options). Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Graham Davis Item # S1 - 25: Sconery of the Month – Mmmm ! Ever get a hankerin’ for some freshly baked scones but realized there are no good ones in all of Boston? After much exploration for tasty scones and many disappointments, Betty took scones into her own hands. The lucky winner will get a baker’s dozen of the “Sconery of the Month” for SIX MONTHS! That’s 78 scones! Delivery will be via Marlon during the school year. Winner can request favorites or choose from Betty’s own delectable menu. With treats such as cranberry-coconut, white chocolate-apricot, and lychee scones, there’s no holding back. Dolce vita! Start Bid Price: $60 Donated by: Marlon Castillo, Betty Yip Item # S1 - 26: Baseball cap signed by Archie Manning For all you sports collectors, Heather has graciously donated signed baseball caps by the infamous football family, the Mannings. Hat signed by Archie Manning. This one will go fast so bid high! Start Bid Price: $30 Donated by: Heather Thompson
Item # S1 - 27: New Dell Diddy (MP3) Whether you like hip-hop, rock, or jazz, listen on your new Dell Diddy (small MP3 player like the nano). This gift was proudly donated from Ms. Dell herself, Stacie Wright. Start Bid Price: $30 Donated by: Stacie Wright Retail Value: $90 Item # S1 - 28: Baseball cap signed by Eli Manning For all you sports collectors, Heather has graciously donated signed baseball caps by the infamous football family, the Mannings. Hat signed by Eli Manning. This one will go fast so bid high! Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Heather Thompson Item # S1 - 29: Best Business Cards Progress Press, run by Jay Goyal's dad, will print 1000 business cards (one or two standard colors) of your choosing within the next two years. Perfect for the entrepreneur who doesn't want VC money, yet needs that look of professionalism. Valid until December 2007 or until Jay's dad sells the business. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Jay Goyal Retail Value: $100 Item # S1 - 30: $50 at Tommy Doyle's (Gift Certificate #1) $50 gift certificates for Tommy Doyle's Start Bid Price: $30 Donated by: Elizabeth Orzano Item # S1 - 31: Silver Necklace and Bracelet Enjoy a beautiful set of silver necklace and bracelet with natural stones. Start Bid Price: $55 Donated by: Karla Berman Retail Value: $70 Item # S1 - 32: Knock on Wood Carolee wood and simulated pearl jewelry with natural rope. All the hottest trends - long beaded necklace, stretch bracelet and linear earrings. Have fun wearing this all summer long! Start Bid Price: $75 Donated by: Danny Shapiro, Sarah Pike Retail Value: $135 Item # S1 - 33: Pearls of Wisdom Carolee Pearl Jewelry. Perfect for wearing to interviews. Traditional and classic-you will never go out of style wearing this set! Simulated 8 millimeter pearl necklace 16 inches long with toggle closure, 8 millimeter bracelet with toggle closure and 8 millimeter pearl stud earrings. Includes red faux leather jewelry box with mini travel jewelry box inside. Start Bid Price: $75 Donated by: Danny Shapiro, Retail Value: $120 Sarah Pike
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Item # S1 - 34: Pamper Yourself. You're Worth It! Looking to pamper yourself or a loved one? Clare will help you or someone special feel like a million bucks with a $200 voucher for the Pyara Spa, conveniently located in Harvard Square. Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: Clare Gordon Retail Value: $200 Item # S1 - 35: Weekend Car Rental Enjoy a weekend of mobility and freedom with a rental car from Enterprise Car Rental. Rental is valid from Friday 12:00 pm – Monday 12:00 pm, redeemable in any major US city, and includes 200 free miles per day. Surcharge/taxes, over miles at $.25 a mile, optional damage waiver at $13.99 or less per day are extra. Driver must be at least 25 years of age, have a valid driver’s license & proof of insurance. Vehicle upgrade and insurance available for nominal fee. Winner should give Enterprise contact person one week notice prior to renting, at which time the company will send check to renter. Credit card will be necessary at time of renting. Offer valid until 12/31/2006 and pertains to standard daily rates. Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Ashley Allen Item # S1 - 36: Spruce up Your Jail Cell Dorm Room! (Part 1) Christo & Jeanne-Claude? Bah! Bid on original paintings by renowned and talented French artists, generously donated by Marc’s family. Start your art collection with one of these beautiful, unframed paintings. All works are oil on canvas and have been signed by the artist. Have the satisfaction of knowing you own a one of a kind masterpiece! There will be several paintings by Georges Désir, Parisian artist, from his work in the 70’s and 80’s. The paintings, with a strong brush style, represent sailboats, traditional French landscapes and flowers. All on strong paper and unframed. Start bid price for this item is per painting. Start Bid Price: $120 Donated by: Marc Philouze Retail Value: $120 Item # S1 - 37: You, Brad and Juicy Couture! Nobody knows women's handbags like Brad Charron! Now's your chance to be like Brad with a brand new Juicy Couture Women's Handbag. Be a trend-setter with a bag from their new collection before it hits the stores! You, Brad, and Juicy Couture . . . now that's fashion! Start Bid Price: $125 Donated by: Brad Charron Retail Value: $295 Item # S1 - 38: Moviestar Chic #1 - Vermeil Turquoise & Coral Earrings Turn heads at the club when you’re seen wearing a stunning piece of jewelry by rising NYC designers from the BYLU collection. BYLU has collaborated with fashion designer, Doori Chung, and has been featured in the pages of Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire. These exquisite earrings were first worn by Cameron Diaz when BYLU outfitted her for the May 2005 cover of Marie Claire magazine. Brag about your slice of celebrity style (disclaimer: Justin Timberlake arm candy not included). Start Bid Price: $200 Donated by: Nancy Bong Retail Value: $260
Item # S1 - 39: Black Gucci Dress to Impress A beautiful and sexy black Gucci dress from the Fall 2004 collection—one of the last gems designed by Tom Ford before his departure! This elegant dress will have heads turning with its pleated sleeves, metal accents and sexy cut. This is sure to be a collector’s item. Was purchased in Italy at the Gucci store—completely new and unworn with tags. Size 42 but fits size 4 US. Start Bid Price: $300 Donated by: Winnie Ma Retail Value: $2750 Item # S1 - 40: BEEFCAKE!!! Ever want to head into that weight room, but have felt intimidated, lost, or unmotivated? Here is your chance to get a series of four (1hr/ea) personalized custom weight training sessions with Todd "Bonecrusher" Cassidy. Learn the fundamentals, get a custom program, and pump some iron. Start Bid Price: $60 Donated by: Todd Cassidy Item # S1 - 41: Learn How to Beat Tiger Woods Golf Lessons: Wanna to lower your golf score? Tired of being embarrassed playing golf with your father-in-law or worried about missing the winning putt at your company’s golf outing? Let Doug show you how to swing and putt like the pros. Bid high because you can always make your money back at the 2007 Masters. Start Bid Price: $75 Donated by: Doug Kennealey Item # S1 - 42: Acquire a Valuable Skill - Learn from the Maestro! Imagine yourself at a busy, crowded, noisy, three-way, multi-lane city intersection (think Times Square, Broadway and 45th). You've arranged to meet a friend on the corner ...but which of the six corners?! And then you spot him on the opposite sidewalk, lost and forlorn in the crowd, barely visible through the mad traffic of yellow cabs. He is looking in every direction, but obviously not seeing you, despite your mad waving and shouting. Damn, you are going to be late. What will you do? And then you remember! You put four fingers in your mouth and give a long, artful whistle that defies the deafening roar of the city. A smile of relief on your friend's face tells you that he's spotted you... Maksim will teach you the cool skill of loud whistling (passed to him from his mom, and to her from hers) -- cheaply and for good cause! An initial lesson for 3, with follow-up individual instruction. Results guaranteed. Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Maksim Kalashnikov Retail Value: Priceless Item # S1 - 43: French Language Lessons with Gwarlann French lessons for any level! Choose the subject (academic, sport, professional, how to talk romantically), and get 5 hours worth of on-campus lessons to use during the 2006-2007 academic year. Results guaranteed: Pedagogically skilled teacher with a real methodology. Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Gwarlann Marie de Kerviler Item # S1 - 44: Guitar Lessons with Gaurav Guitar for Dummies – Learn to Play Like a Pro! Don’t miss your chance to learn from the best. Let Guarav Marballi, a trained musician who has played in the best jazz clubs of Bombay, teach you how to play guitar. Guarav will provide the guitar as well as five (5) one hour lessons. This donation includes the option to continue lessons at the low rate of $50 per hour if the winning bidder chooses. Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: Gaurav Marballi
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Item # S1 - 45: Dancing with the Stars (max: 10 ppl) Monty, Michele, and Jay Goyal will teach a 2-hr master dance class for you and your closest 9 friends. Learn from the gurus of hip-hop, bhangra and Spring Break freakiness, and own the dance floor. Alcoholic beverages will be included and encouraged. Start Bid Price: $200 Donated by: Jay Goyal, Chris Montgomery, Michele Garcia Item # S1 - 46: Lunch or Dinner on the Pappas (max: 4 ppl) Miss the simple times when school was free and meals were on the parents? Then relive the good old days with this all-you-can-eat dinner for four on Elena's parents (sorry, can’t help with tuition!) Founded by Elena's grandfather in 1939, The Coach House Diner has been serving “good food and plenty of it” ever since. Be sure to bring a healthy appetite – If you clean your plates, Elena's dad (Nick) and Elena's uncle (John, HBS 1973) promise to give you the backstage tour of this large scale 24-7 restaurant operation. The Coach House Diner is located at 921 Kennedy Boulevard in North Bergen, NJ, less than two miles from the Lincoln Tunnel. From Manhattan, the diner can be reached by ferry (to Weehawken, NJ) or path train (to Hoboken, NJ) followed by a short cab ride or directly by cab from Midtown via the Lincoln Tunnel. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Elena Pappas Item # S1 - 47: Authentic Indian Dinner (max: 4 ppl) Sameer and Shikha will serve authentic home cooked vegetarian Indian dinner for 4 people. Dinner will include 3-4 courses and red wine. Start Bid Price: $80 Donated by: Sameer Maheshwari Item # S1 - 48: It's Not Just Sushi (max: 2 ppl) Enjoy & learn how to shop, cook and eat Japanese food in Boston at home with your very own International Rep. A combination of home made Sushi and Sukiyaki dinner for 2 people. Sumo suit and other entertainment could be available up request and negotiation. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Junichi Sakishima Item # S1 - 49: Champagne Continental Breakfast (max: 2 ppl) You've probably heard about Singapore Airlines' award-winning customer service. Experience it first-hand. David Sin will provide a Champagne Continental Breakfast for 2 at winning bidders' home, complete with full British/Singaporean hospitality. Bid high enough and maybe David will put on a uniform. Start Bid Price: $60 Donated by: David Sin Item # S1 - 50: Pardon me… Could you pass the Grey Poupon? (max: 2 ppl or 4 ppl - see description) You can't get the accent, but you can get the English experience. Manu will provide your choice of the following this summer - (i) London: Dinner for you and a friend at the St. John Restaurant in London. This restaurant is one of London’s top restaurants, has exceptional reviews and is legendary for its ye olde English food; (ii) New York: A full 5 course tea afternoon (yes, it really is 5 courses) for you and 3 friends at the traditional English tearoom, Lady Mendl's. See how tea should be done, not the Spangler way. If you're not available this summer, either choice is redeemable anytime. Can do London anytime up to June 18th and NYC from June 19th to mid Aug. Start Bid Price: $75 Donated by: Manu Sivanandam
Item # S1 - 51: What Happens at Foxwood’s Stays at Foxwoods Aalok will pick you up in his finest suit and take you to Connecticut’s most famed casino, Foxwoods, where he will treat you to a fine dinner, followed by an incredible gambling experience. The winning bidder will receive $75 worth of chips and be expected to gamble big. Aalok will tutor and coach you, but takes no responsibility if you lose it all. To be done on a mutually convenient evening between now and graduation. Start Bid Price: $75 Donated by: Aalok Jain Item # S1 - 52: Pinot Noir Wine Tasting (max: 8 ppl) Ben and Alynn will host a wine and cheese tasting event for you and several friends. Promise to serve a variety of excellent Pinot Noirs from California, Oregon and France. Guaranteed to leave tipsy! And remember, the higher you bid, the better the wine. Dates flexible. Donated by: Ben Perl Start Bid Price: $125 Item # S1 - 53: Dinner with the Consulate General of France Gwarlann has arranged for dinner at the Consulate General of France in Boston with the French Consul. Enjoy a very fine dinner at the French Consulate in Boston and have an opportunity to meet directly with the Consul General. (Seats for 8 people max.) Convenient date to be determined amongst purchasers during academic year 2006-2007. Start Bid Price: $160 Donated by: Gwarlann Marie de Kerviler Item # S1 - 54: A Night of Bulgarian Cuisine and Culture (max: 6 ppl) Let Anna Maria transport you to the wonderful world of ethnic Bulgarian cuisine, wine, slivovitza (200 proof vodka) and culture. Music and folk dancing, performed by Anna-Maria, will be made available upon request. Please request!! Good for a party of six. Start Bid Price: $120 Donated by: Anna-Maria Kaneff Item # S1 - 55: Brunch for 2 with Krystal at Balthazar's in New York (max: 2 ppl) Sunday brunch with celebrity sightings included (hopefully) at Balthazar’s in New York. 2 people can join Krystal for an all-expenses paid leisurely Sunday brunch any weekend you choose this summer in NY. She’ll take care of the reservations and the bill, but you must be prepared to drink a few bloody mary’s or mimosas! Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Krystal Zell Item # S1 - 56: Crazy Dinner Party (max: 8 ppl) The Melkers have appealed to the masses through tailgates, barbecues, chili cook-offs, and imaginary block parties. Now’s your chance to see what made them famous. Jessica and Keith will be your humble servants for the evening and you can impress your friends with an eight person dinner party at either their home or yours. A couple of ideas include: a) Beer, cocktails, and wine with tappas or b) Gourmet meal including the soup, entree, salad, cheese, and dessert courses with sommelier wine pairings. We don’t have formal seating for everyone, but we will make it work c) Any other idea of your choice. Start Bid Price: $200 Donated by: Keith Melker
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Item # S1 - 57: Lunch with Wall Street Heavy Hitter Ever want to pick the brain of one of Wall Street’s heaviest hitters? Now is your chance! Your very own, all-expenses paid lunch with David Goldfarb, Executive Vice President (former CFO) of Lehman Brothers. As one of the members of the Executive Committee, Dave leads Finance, Strategy, Technology, Investor and Media Relations, Risk Management and Operations. A fabulous lunch companion, Dave is happy to speak about anything—from career plans to his love of the NY Mets. Valid in New York City and subject to Dave’s schedule; best exercised in June, July or August 2006 Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Winnie Ma Item # S1 - 58: Indian Extravaganza (max: 10 ppl) Join the Nigam's for a sumptuous 5-course Indian feast. Dishes from Northern India. Akhil and Himali will be dressed in traditional Indian attire and diners are welcome to dress likewise. Indian music and warm Indian hospitality will make this an unforgettable evening. Start Bid Price: $200 Donated by: Akhil Nigam Item # S1 - 59: Dinner party at Krystal's (max: 6 ppl) Dinner party for 6, cuisine type of your choice, cooked by newly trained chef, Krystal Zell (ok, she trained herself but she's pretty good). Enjoy appetizers, plenty of wine, dinner and dessert with your 5 closest friends at Casa de Krystal. Just tell her your cuisine preference – Italian, Mexican, Chinese (yes she can cook Chinese food), or American – and she’ll do all of the work. It will be a fun time for light conversation and great food and wine. Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: Krystal Zell Item # S1 - 60: Italian and Spanish Wine Tasting - Hosted by A Muslim (max: 6 ppl) Sure, as a Muslim Forsan should not be drinking, but we can always bend the rules for some good Italian and Spanish wines. If you like wine, then this is where you should put your money. The wine tasting is set for a group of 6 people. We will match wines with cheese and appetizers. Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: Forsan Hussein Item # S1 - 61: Two on Two (max: 2 ppl) Want some competition? You think you're hot stuff? They are small but fierce, cute but competitive, Shalini and Rabia will take you on for any sport of your choice. Basketball your game? You a tennis star? Ultimate frisbee lover? Two-on-two with Shalini and Rabia. The sport doesn't stop when the sun goes down. The girls will buy you dinner and take you on for a drinking competition. You choose the place, you choose the food. The bill's on Shalini and Rabia. This offer to be redeemed after the summer when Rabia's foot is healed. Start Bid Price: $80 Donated by: Rabia Saeed, Shalini Agarwal
Item # S1 - 62: Private Improv Show Amaze and entertain your friends at your next party or event! Three of my improv buddies and I will perform a PRIVATE one hour comedy improv show at your next party. We’ll make you laugh and can tailor the show around your event. The show will incorporate a lot of audience participation, so guests are guaranteed to have a great time! 2-3 weeks notice is needed and blackout dates are May 18 to June 12, 2006. This package is available until June 2007. Start Bid Price: $100
Donated by: Debra Schifrin
PROFESSOR Item # S1 - 63: Ultimate Exoticism in Our Own Backyard (max: ppl 3) Experience the ultimate in exoticism. Prof. Michel Anteby from Paris is offering 3 students the opportunity to have an "exotic" dinner with him at a Cambridge restaurant. Along with a fancy dinner, you are guaranteed to have Michel's undivided attention, as Michel will be present sans the distraction of the blackboard. As a bonus, Michel will give you a short French lesson over dinner. Very exotic. Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Michel Anteby PROFESSOR Item # S1 - 64: Negotiation 101 Can't agree on the color scheme for your wedding? Want to negotiate a higher salary? Want to get a good deal on the small business you are buying? Life is not about compromise. It's about negotiating. Prof. McGinn is offering 5 negotiation sessions of 1-hour each to help see you through those difficult times. The sessions will be auctioned together but can be redeemed by up to 5 different individuals. Offers expire on 6/15/07. Start Bid Price: $120 Donated by: Kathleen McGinn PROFESSOR Item # S1 - 65: Wining and Dining with Sweet Lou (max: 6 ppl) Six lucky students (or three students and their partners) will have the opportunity to wine and dine with Sweet Lou at his fantastic 1902 Back Bay apartment with 13 foot ceilings and African art collection. The home-cooked 3+ course dinner will be held at a date in FALL 2006 that is mutually agreeable to all parties. Start Bid Price: $200 Donated by: Lou Wells Item # S1 - 66: Ironing Services Provided by A Frenchman in a French-maid Outfit French Maid, French Press … ing of your Pants Hate ironing? Get expertly pressed clothes while being entertained by a very pretty French maid. Marc(ia) will bring her trusty iron and ironing board to iron your clothes for one hour while dressed in a full French maid outfit. Oui, oui! Start Bid Price: $30 Donated by: Marc Philouze Item # S1 - 67: Paparazzi-for-Hire Need Friendster or Match.com photos to catch a hottie? Ever dreamed of being a celebrity? Need a professional headshot or pictures of yourself and your partner at your engagement party? Would you like a campus photo shoot for your parents and/or friends? Laura’s photography services are for hire for an hour. Bid high…like a rock star. Start Bid Price: $75 Donated by: Laura Seejattan
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Item # S1 - 68: Personal Chauffeur Service Late-night talk show host and part-time private chauffeur to a lucky member(s) of Section G, David Oh is offering a weekly ride for the upcoming fall semester to anywhere in Boston (e.g. supermarket, airport, downtown, etc.) while entertaining you with his uninhibited commentary on politics, literature, history or world affairs. Round-trip service is provided when requested. Tolls not included. Please give David 3-days advance notice prior to when his services will be required. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: David Oh Item # S1 - 69: Laundry Service for 1 month Are you tired of digging clothes out of your hamper? Win laundry service for one whole month, for 1 lucky SFP, OWA or dorm resident! Krystal will provide all necessary supplies and door-to-door service. Your laundry will arrive neatly folded, smelling clean and fresh. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Krystal Zell Item # S1 - 70: TechRep to the Rescue Need your computer software cleaned up from those annoying pop-ups? Need someone to set up your electronics, TV, DVD, or computer after a move to back to NYC this summer, or back to Boston this fall? Need to brush up on basic computer lessons? Forget about it and call the TechRep! Forget about it and call the TechRep, for a full day's hard work! Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Jeff Jones Item # S1 - 71: Non-Confidential Packing Services Make Janice’s Type A tendencies work for you! She will pack up one bedroom and one common room for you, including boxes and tape (but you supply the old cases for filler material) for up to 5 hours. Unfortunately, she won’t be showing off her body building skills by moving the boxes and as always, there is no confidentiality guarantee! If she finds something funky, she’s telling… Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Janice Lin Item # S1 - 72: Pop Culture & Groupie Good Times Experience both sides of the New York media scene. An executive producer at NPR will arrange for you to attend a live recording of the show of your choice, take you on a studio tour, then take you to lunch. At a later date, your favorite VJ (and if you don’t have one, you’ll get a face book from which you can choose the hot boy or girl of your choice) will show you around MTV studios. This unique package is perfect for anyone spending the summer in the city and looking for cultural and guilty pleasures. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Patrick O'Brien
Item # S1 - 73: Framed Photo Montage 16X20 Framed Photo Montage created with Ofoto. Lack the patience (and time) to sit in front of the computer for 5 – 8 hours, scanning, editing and organizing an impressive photo collage gift? Provide Sandi with 100+ pictures and she will edit and select and arrange photos to create a mosaic collage that will make a great gift for your parents, grandparents, siblings, significant others, etc. For the best value, chose non-digital pictures and Sandi will also scan, catalog, and provide you with a DVD of the edited photos as an added service. Provide Sandi with the pictures before 6/1 and she will work on the montage over the summer. Service can be expedited upon request. Start Bid Price: $75 Donated by: Sandi Shulman Item # S1 - 74: Full-body or Neck / Shoulder Massages Stressed about finals? Relax and unwind. David Sin will provide a full-body Aromatherapy Massage for 1 at winning bidders' home OR 3 20-minute neck and shoulder massages. Bid high because David guarantees to ease the stresses of an HBS MBA. (Don't worry, he's a professional.) Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: David Sin Item # S1 - 75: Male Makeover Wanna feel pretty? Well, Aline will provide one lucky male with a full makeover. Her service includes: shopping session, manicure, eyebrows, shoulder, back and/or chest waxing, and evening with 2 wing girls. Bid high and go from dud to stud. Start Bid Price: $60 Donated by: Aline Reichenberg Item # S1 - 76: Red Sox Tickets for 3 3 tickets to the Red Sox vs Orioles game at Fenway Park at 7:05 PM on Friday, September 29th. Also includes beers before the game at a bar around Fenway. No Yankees fans allowed to bid. Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Andrew Casey Retail Value: $150 Item # S1 - 77: Two Celtics Tickets up for Grabs! These two seats are TBD (but will be good!). Game to be decided at a later date. Start Bid Price: $200 Donated by: Rabia Saeed Retail Value: $300 Item # S1 - 78: Dinner and Broadway Show in Boston Enjoy a night of culture in Boston with a $100 DineGift card that can be used at many of the city’s finest restaurants and a $200 Broadway in Boston gift certificate to cover tickets for two to any one of the critically-acclaimed Broadway musicals and plays that come to Boston’s four historic theatres every year. Start Bid Price: $250 Donated by: Tiffany Butcher
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Item # S1 - 79: Hawaii Tourism Service Got island fever? What better way to see Hawaii than having a local show you around. Lanikai Beach, Manoa Falls, Waiola Shaved Ice ... some of the best places that most visitors never see. Let Shaun Young be your personal travel agent and if you're interested in going in August, your personal tour guide when you visit Hawaii. If you ever thought about honeymooning in Hawaii or just relaxing on the world's most beautiful beaches, this is the perfect item for you. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Shaun Young Item # S1 - 80: Gilligan's Island (max: 4 ppl) Half Day, Small Boat Sailing on Boston Harbor for up to 4 people; includes light lunch (Cheese and Crackers, Gourmet Dips, Selected Snacks). Can be used for a pleasant cruise or for sailing lessons. Two weeks notice is needed and this offer is valid until May 2007. Let Luke help you get your sea legs. Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Luke Ingles Item # S1 - 81: Weekend in Park City Utah (max: 6 ppl) Snow-bunnies: Be one or be with one. Spend a weekend at Erin's condo in Park City Utah. Awesome location – just steps from the town chair lift for direct access to the slopes and to all the bars, shops and restaurants on Main Street. The condo has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full pull-out bed and a large living room and kitchen area. Comfortably sleeps 6 people, but more are welcome. Also a great getaway during the spring and summer – mountain biking, hiking, water-skiing, etc. Bid high because there are only 3.9 years left until the next Winter Olympics! Some date restrictions apply - New Year’s Eve, X-mas, MLK day, Prez day, Sundance film festival). Please provide 3 weeks advance notice. Start Bid Price: $400 Donated by: Erin Eisenberg Item # S1 - 82: Explore Costa Rica - 7 Nights Accommodations (max: 2 ppl + child) 7-nights accommodation in Costa Rica! - Enjoy Pura Vida and scenic Costa Rica. Accommodations for 2 (+ child) at the Musics' house in Heredia include: private room and bathroom, homemade breakfast, free entrance to an evening of roller skating at Salón de Patines Music, free entrance to the National Amusement Park (which helps to fund the National Children's Hospital we are donating to), and advice on other places to visit while you're there. Located 30 min. from San Jose and the Poas Volcano, among other tourist attractions, 1.5 hrs. from Manuel Antonio and several other beautiful beaches . Offer valid until 2016, dates to be agreed upon by both parties. Start Bid Price: $250 Donated by: Shannon Music
Item # S1 - 83: 3 Night Tour of Dracula-land / Romania Including Accommodations (max: 3 ppl) Alex offers a 3 day tour of Dracula-land / Romania including accommodations at Popa family home, unlimited but shady, plum brandy wine and wild nightlife in the capital city. After living it up in Bucharest, you will also hit up the mountains and/or seaside. All domestic expenses are included (accommodations, meals and transport). Offer is good for 1-3 people (if at the same time) and does not expire. Offer is subject to Alex being in Romania (This year: May 21 - May 31). Or, in place of this offer, you can redeem it for a deluxe tour of as-close-toRomania-but-not-really Romania, wherever Alex happens to be. Start Bid Price: $250 Donated by: Alex Popa Item # S1 - 84: Calling Travel Aficionados to China! (max: 2 ppl) Are you a travel aficionado who has visited all the hot spots before they even became hot? I bet you haven't visited Xishuangbanna in China's southwestern most province, Yunnan. The ancient land of Xishuangbanna is steeped in Chinese history and lore as a mysterious, beautiful and enchanting place with rolling high mountains and steep ridges, vast and boundless primeval tropical rain forest with a fascinating contrast between ancient customs of minority nationalities and colorful subtropical scenery. Leo's sister (Lynn) and her husband (Gerard) have recently purchased a large tract of land, previously a rubber plantation upon which they have recultivated a thriving forest. They have built 5 unique villas constructed from salvaged hardwoods from old Dai (local ethnic minority) homes in the area. It is a unique place that has attracted the interest of a number of Chinese lifestyle publications. Last year, they began opening their home to international diplomats in China (Gerard was previously a Swiss diplomat to China). This year, they decided to establish it as a full-service bed and breakfast and would love to welcome you (2 persons) to their home for 3 nights (including breakfast). (www.yourantai.com) To facilitate your travel to this destination, inclusive in this package are 3 nights accommodation in a private double occupancy room at one of Beijing's newest and most comfortable "backpacker inns" located in the Houhai area of central Beijing. Sleepy Inn was opened this year by close friends of ours (Ben and Julie). You will not find nicer Beijingers to show you around. (www.sleepyinn.com.cn) This offer excludes China's official holiday periods in early May, early October and Chinese New Year. Please book 4 weeks in advance. Subject to availability. Start Bid Price: $250 Donated by: Song Wong, Leo Yen Item # S1 - 85: 4-nights at the Sheraton Saigon (Vietnam) Always wanted to check out Saigon? Courtesy of Starwood Hotels, enjoy a 4-nights stay in the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers. Based on availability and good until April 2007. Start Bid Price: $300 Donated by: Song Wong Retail Value: $600 Item # S1 - 86: 1-week in a Luxury Apartment in Shanghai (max: 5 ppl) Enjoy a fabulous week’s stay at Mom and Dad Ma's apartment in the heart of Shanghai! Located in the trendy Gubei district, the two bedroom apartment is in a luxury condominium and can comfortably sleep five people. Comes with two bathrooms, flat-screen TV, and full maid service (laundry included!). Start Bid Price: $400 Donated by: Winnie Ma
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Item # S2 - 87: Olive oil from the holy land: your chance to get one step closer to God Planted by the Romans 2000 years ago; Harvested by the Hussein's just a few months ago. This is your chance to win the most amazing bottle of Organic Olive Oil from Forsan's trees in Northern Israel. Totally cold pressed, totally organic, totally virgin, totally Biblical! And between you and me, totally illegal to bring it to the States! 2 bottles of 500 ml each, available. Start Bid Price: $25 Donated by: Forsan Hussein Retail Value: Priceless Item # S2 - 88: Kentucky Girl’s Famous Derby Pies Tonia Hale will bake her trio of Kentucky Derby pies for you. Perfect for the upcoming Kentucky Derby races. The three pies are made primarily with Makers Mark bourbon, pecans, walnuts, and chocolate. Absolutely delicious! Start Bid Price: $30 Donated by: Jay Goyal, Tonia Hale Item # S2 - 89: Dessert Club of the Month Semester of Dessert Club (from Kate & Dave, but for your safety, mostly Kate). One homemade dessert per month from September through December, delivered to you. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Dave & Kate Muhlenkamp Item # S2 - 90: Panoramic Section Photo Did you miss purchasing your section photo? Don't fret. Here's your chance to own a piece of the memory. One unframed section panoramic photo (8"x23" black and white). Start Bid Price: $20 Donated by: SA Ventures Retail Value: $46 Item # S2 - 91: Call Option on A Future Double Hall of Famer One autographed 1993 Deion Sanders baseball card. Maker: Upper Deck Commemorates 1992 performance: Led Major League in triples, had a .533 World Series batting average Team: Atlanta Braves Deion Sanders is expected to be inducted into both the baseball and football Hall of Fame. The card is in mint condition, protected by care wrap. Don’t miss out on your chance to own this card, likely to increase in value in a few years. Start Bid Price: $20 Donated by: Tres Watson Item # S2 - 92: FBI Boston T-shirt Not only will you be able to drop the H-bomb, you can also drop the FBI bomb – a lethal combination that will get the guys and girls of Boston hangin’ all over you. Tonia Hale will get you an authentic FBI Boston T-Shirt in your size. Great for a gift as well. Start Bid Price: $20 Donated by: Jay Goyal, Tonia Hale Item # S2 - 93: Bid on Celebrity Signed Posters! Are you a Friends fanatic? Bid for an HBO original series “The Comeback” poster signed by series star Lisa Kudrow (also known for her role as Phoebe on Friends). Also bid on a Teaser poster from the recently released Picturehouse film “The Notorious Bettie Page” signed by star Gretchen MoL or a Teaser poster from the recently released Picturehouse film “The Notorious Bettie Page” signed by co-writer/director Mary Harron. Mary Harron is best known for directing hits like The L-Word, American Psycho, 6 Feet Under. Start Bid Price for each poster: $20 Donated by: Sandi Shulman
Item # S2 - 94: $50 at Tommy Doyle's (Gift Certificate #2) $50 gift certificates for Tommy Doyle's Start Bid Price: $30 Donated by: Elizabeth Orzano Item # S2 - 95: Exotic Colombian Gift Pack If you didn't get enough of Colombia during Spring Break or had to miss out on the trip altogether, Juan Pablo has the perfect solution for you. A Colombian exotic pack with all of the basic necessities including a bottle of Aguardiente (local Colombian fire water) with the official totuma to drink it, a pack of Arequipe (caramel candy), a miniature Chiva bus and an HBS Section G Colombia trip official t-shirt. Start Bid Price: $40 Donated by: Juan Ortiz Item # S2 - 96: Baseball cap signed by Peyton Manning For all you sports collectors, Heather has graciously donated signed baseball caps by the infamous football family, the Mannings. Hat signed by Peyton Manning. This one will go fast so bid high! Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Heather Thompson Item # S2 - 97: Hand-made Pottery Song will work with you to design and create a unique piece of pottery to accent your home. Hand-made salad bowl, fruit bowl, large serving platter, flower vase or other items of equivalent value are possible. You can select design and color for glazing. With 5-years of pottery under her belt, Song will lovingly make the item on the potters-wheel or with handbuild construction. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Song Wong Item # S2 - 98: Bottle of Dom Bottle of Dom Perignon 1992, 750mL Start Bid Price: $50 Retail Value: $150
Donated by: Dave Muhlenkamp
Item # S2 - 99: Wooden Thai Tableware A complete Thai tableware set for 4 – includes chopsticks, chopstick rests, table mats, bowls and plates. Mostly made out of dark mango wood. Items to be delivered in the fall semester. Actual products may differ slightly from that in the picture. Start Bid Price: $75 Donated by: Sean Quek Retail Value: $100
Item # S2 - 100: *Bling* - 14K Gold Twisted Mesh Hoop Earrings Getting ready for the Acada “G” Awards and realize you lack great earrings to compliment your outfit. Bid on a pair of 14K yellow gold twisted mesh hoop earring. Start Bid Price: $75 Donated by: Sandi Shulman Retail Value: $95
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Item # S2 - 101: Carriage House Leather Golf Bag Show up to your next golf game ready to impress! Considering that many of your future business meetings will take place on a golf course, it is critical that you arrive fashionably. Look like a pro, regardless of how bad your golf game really is. Golf bag specs: Black, 36" Tall, 9-1/2" in Diameter, 5 multipurpose pockets, 2 detachable zip-pockets, Umbrella sleeve, Fully lined collar, Tube body construction, Leather hood cover, Carriage House leather, Personalized embroidery is available. Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Joshua Harmsen Retail Value: $750
Item # S2 - 106: Hip Hop Lesson (max: 20 ppl) Learn to pop, lock, hook and freeze… Michele is offering a one-hour long hip hop class for you and up to 19 of your friends. Open to all ages. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Michele Garcia
Item # S2 - 102: Pamper Yourself – The Perfect Way to Unwind Stressed out from a rough negotiation with Newton or Scott? Strain your shoulder from raising your classcard too quickly? Release your tension with a trip to Exhale, Boston’s best day spa according to Boston Magazine. Package includes a 60 minute “fusion massage” or “true transformation facial” or any other spa service of your choice. Plus, receive luxury door-to-door transportation (1) to and from Exhale’s Back Bay location, across the street from the Public Garden.(1) luxury = a ride in Ben’s Civic Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Ben Arden
Item # S2 - 108: Skating Lessons for from a Canuck! (max: 2 ppl) Always wanted to learn how to ice skate? Nancy has been teaching kids in Harlem to ice skate for four years. Enjoy an afternoon at the Frog Pond in Boston learning the basics and getting a taste of this popular winter sport. This package is good for 1-2 people and includes skate rental and hot chocolate (spiked if extra courage needed and above the drinking age). Availability based on mutually agreed upon date from December 2006 - February 2007. All ages welcome. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Nancy Bong
Item # S2 - 103: Spruce up Your Jail Cell Dorm Room! (Part 2) Christo & Jeanne-Claude? Bah! Bid on original paintings by renowned and talented French artists, generously donated by Marc’s family. Start your art collection with one of these beautiful, unframed paintings. All works are oil on canvas and have been signed by the artist. Have the satisfaction of knowing you own a one of a kind masterpiece!
Item # S2 - 109: Master Excel in 5 Hours w/ Elena Nervous about that big-time Wall Street summer internship? Worried you may have overstated your quantitative skills just a bit during those interviews? Regretting the “rigorous transaction experience” and “mastery of Excel” embellishments on your resume? No need to fear! In only five hours, Financial Modeling by Elena can transform you into the analytical whiz your new boss thinks you are. This customized one-on-one tutorial offers topics from simple pro forma forecasting and DCF analysis to more complex modeling of transactions including mergers/acquisitions, LBOs and recapitalizations. You’ll learn timesaving keystrokes and nifty Excel tricks that will have your banking classmates oo-ing and aw-ing in your presence. And in case five hours isn’t enough, Financial Modeling by Elena provides you with reference materials, model templates and three life lines should you run into any unexpected problems while on the job: one email, one phone call and one in-person visit (to the extent possible). So dig deep into those pockets and bid high – This is one investment that’s guaranteed to be NPV positive! Start Bid Price: $75 Donated by: Elena Pappas
This is an early work representing a seaside landscape in Brittany, France by Claude Stephan, a French artist living on the French Riviera. The work is oil on canvas and unframed. Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: Marc Philouze Retail Value: $150 Item # S2 - 104: Moviestar Chic #2 - Vermeil Pink Tourmaline & Garnet Ring Turn heads at the club when you’re seen wearing a stunning piece of jewelry by rising NYC designers from the BYLU collection. Almost every piece of Tourmaline is an original. Pink Tourmaline, in particular changes color when the source of light changes. Tourmaline is supposed to be an especially powerful influence on love and friendship, lending them permanence and stability. This glamorous piece is the perfect addition to your jewelry collection or as a meaningful gift for a loved one. Start Bid Price: $175 Donated by: Nancy Bong Retail Value: $200 Item # S2 - 105: Tennis Refresher Bobby Knight Style Learn from the master (well, at least an above-average player). Jay Goyal will spend two hours with you on the court and improve your serve, volleys, and ground strokes. Ask Doug Kennealey about Jay’s Bobby Knight style that has taken Doug to the next level. Start Bid Price: $30 Donated by: Jay Goyal
Item # S2 - 107: You've Been Squashed! Do you want to be the next Rabia Saeed? Do you want to be able to "squash" your opponents in a competitive racquet sport? Sign up for 3 free squash lessons (45 min. each) with Chad "You've Been Squashed" Callaghan, former 3-time squash world champion. Must be used by mid-May 2007. Equipment can be signed out from Shad. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Chad Callaghan
Item # S2 - 110: Yoga and/or Nutrition Sessions with Lea Always wanted to try yoga? Lea will give two 1-hour yoga or nutritional advice sessions to the lucky bidder over the course of the 2006 -2007 school year. Great for beginners or those with some yoga experience. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Lea Bajc Item # S2 - 111: Salsa or Merengue Lessons - Baila Amor! (Max: 5 couples) Want to brush up on your salsa or merengue skills? Learn to dance like the pros!! Shannon and Alfonso will provide 3 lessons for up to 5 couples PLUS they will escort you to one of the hottest latin dancing spots in Boston (cover not included). That's HOT! (must be used by April 2007) Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: Shannon Music
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Item # S2 - 112: Play it by Ear – Get Your Serenade Ready for Spring! Learn how to play guitar! ROY (Marlon) will offer five (5) guitar lessons of one hour each. You are guaranteed to learn at least one song you can perform like a rockstar (not the folksy guitar songs taught by QVC lessons, but well known, modern day songs). You will first learn basic chords, then move onto more advanced chords by the last lesson. ROY will also show you his technique for learning songs by just listening to them on the radio! No previous music experience required. No guitar required. Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: Marlon Castillo Item # S2 - 113: Tennis Anyone? Show off your new skills at the country club! Sailu will provide tennis lessons for two people. Lessons will be 1 hour each. Equipment will be provided. Afterwards, enjoy dinner with your coach (up to $25 each). Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Sailu Challapalli Item # S2 - 114: Piano Lessons with Anna-Maria Aspiring to be the next Mozart? Chopin? Beethoven? Want to learn a Beatles or Stones tune to croon while playing and impress the pants off that cute girl in Morris? Take 5 (or 10) x ½ hour lessons with Anna-Maria, your very own near-certified* classical piano teacher. Experience teaching children (<10). Restrictions: limited to on-campus sessions; off-campus also available, but transportation is requested. Available anytime through June 2007. *1 theory and 1 practical exam away from being fully certified. Start Bid Price: $100 Donated by: Anna-Maria Kaneff Item # S2 - 115: All-in for Charity: Section G Poker Tournament (max: 30 ppl) Have you been waiting for an opportunity to truly test your negotiation skills? Phil and Julie will be hosting a section poker tournament on Saturday, April 29. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Poker newbies are encouraged to play -- a brief poker tutorial will be offered immediately prior to the tournament. The buy-in is $30. Half of the pot will be donated to charity. Pay $15 at the charity auction, and bring the other $15 to the tournament. Flat Price: $30 Donated by: Phil Kim Item # S2 - 116: Power Hour With Dym and Gimbel (max: 12 ppl) Shawn and Jon will be your lovely hosts and moderators for "power hour" (a shot of beer every minute on the minute for one hour). Also, if $200 or more is raised, Shawn and Jon will name one case protagonist every minute. Invite up to 11 friends. Must be able to drink heavily. Dates flexible, but will not host on 3-case night. Start Bid Price: $120 Donated by: Shawn Dym, Jon Gimbel Item # S2 - 117: Hungarian Dinner and A Movie (max: 2 ppl) Hungarian dinner and a movie for two - An award-winning Hungarian movie with delicious home cooked dinner Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Izabella Maholanyi
Item # S2 - 118: Salsa with A Southern Gentleman! Enjoy a sultry evening of salsa sponsored by our very own Section G Ed Rep! This package includes: one free salsa lesson (1hr), an evening of dancing to give the new skills a spin, one mojito to overcome any initial jitters, another mojito to get the party started, transportation via cab and tall, dark & handsome arm candy for the night. Shake up your routine with an evening to remember! Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Tres Watson Item # S2 - 119: Transport Yourself to Romantic France: Raclette Dinner (max: 6) Raclette Dinner for 6 (a specialty of the Savoyard region of France) with aperitifs, wine and a delectable dessert. If you love cheese and have friends who love cheese this is a fun and delicious evening. Enjoy the warm hospitality and culinary talents of Liz and Chris. Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: Elizabeth Orzano Item # S2 - 120: Korean BBQ Dinner and Culture night (max: 5 ppl) A delicious Korean BBQ dinner prepared by our very own Sulmee! This meal also comes with a special intro to Korean culture through movies and some fabulous Korean hip-hop music. It promises to be a night to remember! Start Bid Price: $125 Donated by: Sulmee Park Item # S2 - 121: Authentic Beantown Bar Experience (max: 8 ppl) Have you been craving an authentic “Boston” bar experience? Are you disenchanted with the seemingly endless supply of “well-maintained” Cambridge bars? If you crave a real “Boston” drinking experience, in an establishment that hasn’t complied with building codes or health regulations in over twenty years, than Annie and Seth have the answer! Come with us on a “journey” to the Silhouette in Allston, where we will all enjoy an evening of competitive darts, pitchers of beer, stale popcorn, and the opportunity to network with local auto mechanics, municipal workers, and hardened criminals. The experience includes: Annie and Seth will provide transportation for 8 participants; They pick you all up on campus and drop you off at the end of the evening; Drinks and Darts are on them all night long at the Silhouette – ALL YOU CAN DRINK ON ANNIE & SETH; Move to other bars on the same block as other patrons at the Silhouette become belligerent or violent; Annie and Seth pay for the cover charge for the first bar post-Silhouette, and your first drink in that bar; Then they hang out with you until it’s time to drive your drunk ass home! Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: Annie Fishman, Seth Rosen Item # S2 - 122: Party It Up in Boston (max: 4 ppl) A night out in Boston, all expenses paid!! 4 lucky winners will have the chance to party it up with Mike Morse, Kristy McBride, Neil Schaefer and Erin Eisenberg (aka Van Damme, Grenade, Sharej and Easy E). We’ll take you out to dinner and on a pub crawl, paying for all you can eat and drink. Transportation via cab is included and this event will take place at a mutually agreed upon date. Keep an eye out for additional pot-sweetening details. Start Bid Price: $140 Donated by: Kristy McBride, Mike Morse Neil Schaefer, Erin Eisenberg Item # S2 - 123: Canadian-Indian? Indian-Canadian? (max: 6 ppl) Confused Canadian & Indian invites you to his world. 2 Brunches - One Canadian, One Indian, on two different weekend days. His place or yours, you choose the dates, invite up to 5 other people (for a total of 6). Enter Shailesh's world. Start Bid Price: $120 Donated by: Shailesh Lakhani
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Item # S2 - 124: Chinese Cooking Lesson (max: 2 ppl for lesson, 4 ppl for meal) Chinese Cooking Lesson by Weijia followed by dinner. First, learn how to shop for ingredients in Chinatown. Second, learn how to cook Chinese appetizers, main course dishes and desserts. Third, enjoy the authentic Chinese meal that you have cooked with your friends (wine provided). Chinese cooking lesson available for two aspiring chefs with invitation to dinner open to one additional guest per chef. Start Bid Price: $80 Donated by: Weijia Sun
PROFESSOR Item # S2 - 130: Golf without the GolfLogix (max: 3 ppl) Golf without the GolfLogix. No GPS devices and no GolfLogix kiosks. Just the greens, the clubs, the outdoors, Prof. Gourville and three winning bidders. Winners can select their preferred course from three courses all within about an hours drive from Boston: Waverly Oaks in Plymouth, MA (www.waverlyoaksgolfclub.com), Pine Hills in Plymouth, MA (www.pinehillsgolf.com) and Red Tail in Devans, MA (www.redtailgolf.net). This offer is valid until we graduate. Only experienced players please as these courses are quite difficult. Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: John Gourville
Item # S2 - 125: Celebrity Chef Experience – A Foodie’s Dream Come True! (max: 2 ppl) Visit celebrity Chef Ming Tsai's famed Blue Ginger for a memorable Dinner for Two (excludes alcohol, tax, and gratuity)! Indulge in exciting Asian Fusion cuisine while being treated to VIP service. The winner will also receive an autographed copy of Chef Tsai's latest cookbook, "Ming's Master Recipes”, and if he’s in the restaurant that night, a visit from the master himself! Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: Marlon Castillo, Betty Yip
PROFESSOR Item # S2 - 131: NPV of Spanish Paella (max: 8 ppl) Belen promises not to grill you about the NPV of any projects – in fact the only thing grilling for eight lucky bidders will be some seafood for the paella! So leave your calculators at home, and bring a hearty appetite. Wine and other beverages are included. To be held at a date mutually agreeable to all. Start Bid Price: $200 Donated by: Belen Villalonga
Item # S2 - 126: DimSum for Food Lovers (max: 9 ppl) Dimsum literally translates into "touch the heart". Touch our hearts and enlarge your waistline by joining Scott, Song and Weijia for dimsum on a mutually agreed upon Saturday or Sunday. Good for up to 9 people. Start Bid Price: $150 Donated by: Scott Cai, Weijia Sun, Song Wong
PROFESSOR Item # S2 - 132: Fancy Schmanzy Dinner (max: 4 ppl) Misiek and his wife Monika will be hosting a dinner for 4 in their home in the South End. Fancy Schmanzy... 5 courses + a lot of sherry and port. Come hungry. Leave happy. Dress to impress. Date to be negotiated. Start Bid Price: $200 Donated by: Mikolaj Jan Piskorski
Item # S2 - 127: South Asian Feast (max: 10 ppl) Get ready for a South Asian feast like you've never experienced before. Qasim, Niki, and Shalini will cook up an indulgent meal for 10 using traditional recipes passed onto them by their mothers and grandmothers. Vegetarian requests can be accommodated. The meal will include both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, but if all diners are vegetarian, nonvegetarian dishes can be replaced by vegetarian. Start Bid Price: $200 Donated by: Shalini Agarwal, Qasim Naqvi, Niki Vaswani
Item # S2 - 133: Arranged Marriage: Website Postings and Spousal Application Filtering Did the LEAD case where every HBS protagonist was divorced scare you? Does HBS horrify you – are your dreams of finding love at HBS dashed by your learning team and the case discussion method? You’ve met Mr. Right but know you can never respect someone who doesn’t know the difference between WACC and APV? The girl of your dreams never run the numbers in her write ups? Fear going back to your 100 hour weeks and never finding true love? FEAR NO MORE! Ananth has the answer. Ananth will create and post your profile on leading matrimonial web sites. Let the HBS degree finally become useful and watch the responses pile in.. Ananth will filter these and even make sure your horoscopes match. When its time for that first meeting, Ananth will act as your parental unit and praise you to your prospective suitor. Why lose this chance to find true love arranged in Heaven. Think of it as diversifying away your Unique Risk! Start Bid Price: $10 Donated by: Ananth Parameswaran
Item # S2 - 128: Bombay Dinner Extranvaganza (max: 8 ppl) Jay Goyal will cook an authentic Indian dinner for you and 7 friends. Delicious curries, spiced vegetables, and naan await you. Wine included. Start Bid Price: $160 Donated by: Jay Goyal
Item # S2 - 129: Middle Eastern Cooking and Dining (max: 6 ppl lesson, 6 ppl additional for meal) For the luckiest 6 ladies of section (and partners), this is your chance to get the ultimate Middle Eastern (specifically Palestinian) cooking lesson! All you need to do is: just show up! The menu will feature 7 traditional Palestinian dishes, from salad to real Arabic coffee and Hookah. The best part about the evening is that once the meal is cooked, you will have the chance to invite your partners to join in the festivities. Start Bid Price: $300 Donated by: Forsan Hussein
Item # S2 - 134: Maid in Boston – No Tariffs Janice will clean your apartment, including dishes but excluding laundry. You provide the cleaning products and she’ll provide the factors of production (consulting not included). Confidentiality not guaranteed - she'll tell if she finds something funky! Start Bid Price: $40 Donated by: Janice Lin
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Item # S2 - 135: You Need an Image Consultant! For the man or woman with the entire package except for a little friendly female advice. Winnie would like to offer her services as a professional personal shopper. Will include current fashion updates, tips on how to dress for your body type, transportation to and from downtown Boston for an afternoon of shopping. She’ll find the perfect size/look for you, manage the salespeople, and put together outfit suggestions. Grooming and overall makeover requests optional. Perfect for yourself, or for the well-meaning friend who needs a little style advice. Start Bid Price: $40 Donated by: Winnie Ma Item # S2 - 136: Tired of Walking? Too broke to take the T? Too tired to walk? Take Ashley up on her offer for 3 round trip rides anywhere you need to go. Rides restricted to Friday - Sunday and within 30 minutes from campus. Please give Ashley 24 hr notice. Start Bid Price: $40 Donated by: Ashley Allen Item # S2 - 137: Section G Gone Wild Fabian won't let you forget about the best and craziest times of our RC year at HBS - A super-sized poster of the wildest and most memorable pictures of the year that you will be proud to show your children and your children's children. Start Bid Price: $40 Donated by: Fabian Seelbach Item # S2 - 138: We Love Costco! (max: 2 trips for 3 ppl per trip) Tired of spending $1.50 on each bottle of water or Snapple you buy? Excited to save with bulk discounts! Let Sandi and Kina take you on two separate trips (max of 3 ppl per trip) to Costco 2006-2007 school year for use of Sandi's membership in order to stock up your bulk goods. If desired, a shopping list can be provided and Sandi and Kina will do your shopping for you and deliver the goods to your doorstep. 1 week advanced notice preferred. Start Bid Price: $40 Donated by: Sandi Shulman, Kina Beale Item # S2 - 139: Photographer For You Your own photographer/paparazzo for an afternoon or evening! Ansel Adams…Annie Liebovitz…Neil Sharej. Do you like photographs? Have you ever wished there was someone there to capture those special occasions? Or even those not-so-special occasions, when the craziest things just seem to happen. Perhaps just a wild Friday night? Whether it be an intramural sporting event, a day in Boston with the kids, or a night on the town, you can have your very own photographer/paparazzo. The choice of medium is yours: digital or print, color or B&W. Restrictions: • If you choose print, he’ll cover the cost (and manage logistics) of two rolls of film plus 4”x6” double prints to be processed by a reputable photo processor. Additional rolls/enlargements/etc. are on you. • If you choose digital, he’ll burn a CD of hi-res photos for you to keep at no cost to you. You keep any prints. However, Neil reserves the right to view printed or digital photos prior to delivery and to any copies/enlargements of my choosing. • An afternoon or evening consists of approximately 3 hours of photography in a single session, including transportation but excluding print/digital processing time. Session can not be divided and session must be in proximity of campus (<30 minute drive) or in Boston and during academic year until March 31, 2007 Start Bid Price: $75 Donated by: Neil Schaefer
Item # S2 - 140: Bulgarian Quality Ironing Services 1 month of expert ironing services (no undergarments please, please have clothes already washed). Redeemable any time through June 2007. On campus pick-up and delivery included. Guaranteed to give your clothes that neat, fresh pressed look that will have everyone doing double takes. Start Bid Price: $60 Donated by: Anna-Maria Kaneff Studs-for-Hire (will go to the two highest bidders) Item # S2 – 141: Moving soon? End of this year or beginning of next year, on or off campus. Studs-for-hire. Josh Levine & Chris Markgraf have graciously donated their moving services. Each package includes full day of packing and moving services, 2 manly movers, truck, and lawn chair for you! Service will be performed on a mutually agreed upon date that does not interfere with their summer internships. One week’s notice needed. Please bid high because these guys don’t come cheap. 2 separate moving days available, to be bid on separately. Start Bid Price: $400 (per bidder) Donated by: Josh Levine, Chris Markgraf Item # S2 - 142: Chauffer Service – from Cambridge to Logan! Various members of Section G will drive you (and how ever many other people can fit in their car) to the airport, bus or train station. There are a limited number of rides available for purchase at a fixed cost of $25 (money raised for charity) + the cost of tolls (to be paid for when used). All rides must be coordinated at least 72 hours in advance. Minor logistical details will be emailed to all winners after the auction. Flat Price: $25 Donated by: Various Members of Section G Item # S2 - 143: Breakfast & a Smile to Brighten Your Morning! Delivered with a smile, Jon will indulge the highest bidder with hot coffee (milk?, sugar?) or any breakfast beverage of your choice (that is sold in the Aldrich café) plus a breakfast food item ( bagel, muffin, croissant) for the rest of the semester. Folks, that is about 3 weeks (10 days of class) to see Jon approach you with a smile and have breakfast delivered to your seat. Now who wouldn't pay for that privilege? Excludes final exam days. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Jon Gimbel Item # S2 - 144: Washington Wizards Tickets for 4 Are you a Washington Wizards fan? Win 4 tickets center court about 10th row from the floor for a weekend next season (day TBD based on schedule). Start Bid Price: $400 Donated by: Brigit McEvilly Item # S2 - 145: Tickets to the Red Sox vs Devil Rays game on May 25 Item includes 2 tickets to the game. Grandstand seats (section 22, row 10, seats 11 & 12). Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Phil Kim Item # S2 - 146: Tour of the Big Apple by the Big Cheese Your very own section prez will be your personal tour guide for a full weekend in NYC (2 days). Perfect for those who have never ventured into the big city. Get past Times Square and see the sights as a true New Yorker! Give him complete control over your schedule (watch out!) or provide some basic guidelines of what you'd like to see. All expenses are borne by the visitor. To be scheduled at a mutually convenient time within the next two years. Start Bid Price: $50 Donated by: Danny Shapiro
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Item # S2 - 147: Four Days in Brazil with Newton (max: 2 ppl) Four days vacation in the northeast of Brazil (Natal). Prize includes accommodations for two people at Newton's house. All meals included, and of course, many of them will contain high quality shrimp. Package also includes an interpreter and guide services provided by Newton. Optional visit to "oceano ltda", the most efficient shrimp farm in the region! Item does not include the flights to Brazil. Start Bid Price: $250 Donated by: Newton Maia Item # S2 - 148: Rustic India Up Close and Personal (max: 2 ppl) Ananth will pick you up at Bombay airport from where you will drive down to Pune. You will stay at the colonial cottages of the Poona Club for 2 days and 3 nights. In Pune, Ananth will take you golfing and let you explore one of India’s fastest growing cities first hand. You can see what outsourcing means and watch an emerging market up close. If the weather’s good you will spend a day at the Hill station of Mahableshwar. From Pune you will drive down to Goa on the picturesque old road. We will drive through villages and one road towns and you will see India’s rustic beauty along the way. At Goa, we will spend time at Baga beach. You can laze on the beach and have fantastic food at the shacks that line the beach. Alternatively, you can spend time exploring Old Goa (think churches). If you wish to make this an adventure trip, Ananth will rent a motorcycle and drive you around town. From Goa you will drive to Bombay on the beautiful Bombay – Goa highway. After an evening in Bombay, Ananth will drop you to the airport to return to your consulting/ibanking/brand management life. Start Bid Price: $300 Donated by: Ananth Parameswaran Item # S2 - 149: Viva Mexico – City and Creature Comforts for 5 days (max: 2 ppl) Enjoy a five day stay in Karla and Carlos’ house in Mexico City for two people. Stay at one of the most exclusives residential developments in Mexico City. Amenities include a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, jogging circuit, maid service (breakfast in bed included) and a massage at the spa. For more info please visit http://frondoso.com/frondoso/home_ing.html Click previous developments and then go to Frondoso Lomas Anahuac. Applicable dates will be a mutually agreed upon date up until December 2008. A luxurious vacation opportunity not to be missed!!! Start Bid Price: $500 Donated by: Karla Berman
Item # S2 - 150: 4-nights at the Sheraton Hong Kong Plan on visiting Hong Kong? Courtesy of Starwood Hotels, enjoy a 4-nights stay in the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers. Based on availability and good until April 2007. Start Bid Price: $500 Donated by: Song Wong Retail Value: $800 Item # S2 - 151: Weekend Getaway in Dear Valley, Utah (max: 3 couples) Enjoy a weekend skiing or relaxing in beautiful Dear Valley, Utah! Ski in knee-deep powder at the world famous Dear Valley and Park City ski resorts - home of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. After an exciting day on the slopes, relax by the large stone fire place or just sit in the condo's hot-tub or sauna. In the evening, enjoy Park City's many first-class restaurants and exciting night life. The dates of the weekend are flexible, allowing you to plan the perfect ski weekend. The accommodations include 3 bedrooms and bathrooms, a hot-tub and sauna, a kitchen, a large stone fireplace. The condo is only a 1-minute drive to Dear Valley resort and a 10-minute drive to Park City resort. Christmas, New Years and President's Day weekends are unfortunately not available. All others are open! Winner of the auction will have to sign a rental contract with the condo's management, which includes a security deposit to cover potential damage. The condo is a no-smoking unit. Start Bid Price: $400 Donated by: Joshua Harmsen Item # S2 - 152: Invitation to Stay with the Seelbachs (max: 2 ppl) Welcome to the capital of Germany and also Fabian's hometown. Fabian's parents will be delighted to invite you for up to a 1 week stay in their home in Zehlendorf, located in southwest Berlin. Private room and bathroom. Subway and trains are close by and run all night. Area is surrounded by beautiful lakes so you can go for a swim in the summer and enjoy the outdoors. Conveniently located near the Olympic Stadium (Get ready for the World Cup). If you're lucky, stay includes a home cooked meal by Mrs. Seelbach. Start Bid Price: $200 Donated by: Fabian Seelbach Item #S2 – 153: Caddyshack Caddyshack. Seen it. Love it. Live it. 1 set of mens' irons, Giant Golf, 3-iron through wedge including gap wedge. Start Bid Price: $ 75 Donated by: Kristy McBride Retail Value: $150
*** Special thanks to Professor Warren McFarlan for his donation of $1,000 to the Section G Charities! ***
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INDEX Assignment of LIVE Auction Items LIVE Auction (Auction order will be announced during the event) Item # L - 1: Texas BBQ Dinner (max: 8 ppl) Item # L - 2: Escape Wintery Boston Spicy Spanish Style! (max: 6 ppl) Item # L - 3: Caipirinha Party Item # L - 4: You've Always Known that You Are Brilliant Item # L - 5: It's A Bird. It's a Plane. No, It's A Cessna. (max: 3 ppl) Item # L - 6: Day at the Firing Range Item # L - 7: Josh Lerner's Donkeys (max: 2 ppl) Item # L - 8: Raise your Game - Dinner with Professor Josh Margolis (max: 4 ppl) Item # L - 9: Ski Weekend in Ketchum, Idaho (max: 12 ppl) Item # L - 10: Rent a Robby! Item # L - 11: Wag the Dog Item # L - 12: Deliver a Serenade – Guaranteed to Swoon!!! Item # L - 13: In-House Legal Counsel Item # L - 14: Skybox at Madison Square Gardens (max: 6 ppl) Item # L - 15: Rub Elbows with the NY Knicks (max: 4 ppl) Item # L - 16: John Williams’ Fairly Reliable Fishing Guide Service (max: 7 ppl) Item # L - 17: One week's accommodation in South Africa (max: 6 ppl) Item # L - 18: Weekend Getaway in the Green Mountain State (max: 30 ppl) Item # L - 19: Martha’s Vineyard Long-Weekend Getaway (max: 8 ppl) Item # L - 20: 7-nights at the Palazzo Versace Resort Gold Coast (Australia) Item # L - 21: Does a Bear Sh*t in the Woods? (max: 4 ppl)
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Assignment of SILENT Auction Items Silent Auction Round 1 Item # S1 - 22: Delightful Turkish Treats Item # S1 - 23: Tastiest Cheesecakes East of the Mississippi Item # S1 - 24: Graham's Favorite Gourmet Soups Item # S1 - 25: Sconery of the Month – Mmmm ! Item # S1 - 26: Baseball cap signed by Archie Manning Item # S1 - 27: New Dell Diddy (MP3) Item # S1 - 28: Baseball cap signed by Eli Manning Item # S1 - 29: Best Business Cards Item # S1 - 30: $50 at Tommy Doyle's (Gift Certificate #1) Item # S1 - 31: Silver Necklace and Bracelet Item # S1 - 32: Knock on Wood Item # S1 - 33: Pearls of Wisdom Item # S1 - 34: Pamper Yourself. You're Worth It! Item # S1 - 35: Weekend Car Rental Item # S1 - 36: Spruce up Your Jail Cell Dorm Room! (Part 1) Item # S1 - 37: You, Brad and Juicy Couture! Item # S1 - 38: Moviestar Chic #1 - Vermeil Turquoise & Coral Earrings Item # S1 - 39: Black Gucci Dress to Impress Item # S1 - 40: BEEFCAKE!!! Item # S1 - 41: Learn How to Beat Tiger Woods Item # S1 - 42: Acquire a Valuable Skill - Learn from the Maestro! Item # S1 - 43: French Language Lessons with Gwarlann Item # S1 - 44: Guitar Lessons with Gaurav Item # S1 - 45: Dancing with the Stars (max: 10 ppl) Item # S1 - 46: Lunch or Dinner on the Pappas (max: 4 ppl) Item # S1 - 47: Authentic Indian Dinner (max: 4 ppl) Item # S1 - 48: It's Not Just Sushi (max: 2 ppl) Item # S1 - 49: Champagne Continental Breakfast (max: 2 ppl) Item # S1 - 50: Pardon me… Could you pass the Grey Poupon? (max: 2 ppl or 4 ppl - see description) Item # S1 - 51: What Happens at Foxwood’s Stays at Foxwoods Item # S1 - 52: Pinot Noir Wine Tasting (max: 8 ppl) Item # S1 - 53: Dinner with the Consulate General of France Item # S1 - 54: A Night of Bulgarian Cuisine and Culture (max: 6 ppl) Item # S1 - 55: Brunch for 2 with Krystal at Balthazar's in New York (max: 2 ppl) Item # S1 - 56: Crazy Dinner Party (max: 8 ppl) Item # S1 - 57: Lunch with Wall Street Heavy Hitter Item # S1 - 58: Indian Extravaganza (max: 10 ppl)
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Item # S1 - 59: Dinner party at Krystal's (min: 6 ppl) Item # S1 - 60: Italian and Spanish Wine Tasting - Hosted by A Muslim (max: 6 ppl) Item # S1 - 61: Two on Two (max: 2 ppl) Item # S1 - 62: Private Improv Show Item # S1 - 63: Ultimate Exoticism in Our Own Backyard (max: ppl 3) Item # S1 - 64: Negotiation 101 Item # S1 - 65: Wining and Dining with Sweet Lou (max: 6 ppl) Item # S1 - 66: Ironing Services Provided by A Frenchman in a French-maid Outfit Item # S1 - 67: Paparazzi-for-Hire Item # S1 - 68: Personal Chauffeur Service Item # S1 - 69: Laundry service for 1 month Item # S1 - 70: TechRep to the Rescue Item # S1 - 71: Non-Confidential Packing Services Item # S1 - 72: Pop Culture & Groupie Good Times Item # S1 - 73: Framed Photo Montage Item # S1 - 74: Full-body or Neck / Shoulder Massages Item # S1 - 75: Male Makeover Item # S1 - 76: Red Sox Tickets for 3 Item # S1 - 77: Two Celtics Tickets up for Grabs! Item # S1 - 78: Dinner and Broadway Show in Boston Item # S1 - 79: Hawaii Tourism Service Item # S1 - 80: Gilligan's Island (max: 4 ppl) Item # S1 - 81: Weekend in Park City Utah Item # S1 - 82: Explore Costa Rica - 7 Nights Accommodations (max: 2 ppl + child) Item # S1 - 83: 3 Night Tour of Dracula-land / Romania Including Accommodations (max: 3 ppl) Item # S1 - 84: Calling Travel Afficianados to China! (max: 2 ppl) Item # S1 - 85: 4-nights at the Sheraton Saigon (Vietnam) Item # S1 - 86: 1-week in a Luxury Apartment in Shanghai (max: 5 ppl)
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Silent Auction Round 2 Item # S2 - 87: Olive oil from the holy land: your chance to get one step closer to God Item # S2 - 88: Kentucky Girl’s Famous Derby Pies Item # S2 - 89: Dessert Club of the Month Item # S2 - 90: Panoramic Section Photo Item # S2 - 91: Call Option on A Future Double Hall of Famer Item # S2 - 92: FBI Boston T-shirt Item # S2 - 93: Bid on Celebrity Signed Posters! Item # S2 - 94: $50 at Tommy Doyle's (Gift Certificate #2) Item # S2 - 95: Exotic Colombian Gift Pack Item # S2 - 96: Baseball cap signed by Peyton Manning Item # S2 - 97: Hand-made Pottery Item # S2 - 98: Bottle of Dom Item # S2 - 99: Wooden Thai Tableware Item # S2 - 100: *Bling* - 14K Gold Twisted Mesh Hoop Earrings Item # S2 - 101: Carriage House Leather Golf Bag Item # S2 - 102: Pamper Yourself – The Perfect Way to Unwind Item # S2 - 103: Spruce up Your Jail Cell Dorm Room! (Part 2) Item # S2 - 104: Moviestar Chic #2 - Vermeil Pink Tourmaline & Garnet Ring Item # S2 - 105: Tennis Refresher Bobby Knight Style Item # S2 - 106: Hip Hop Lesson (max: 20 ppl) Item # S2 - 107: You've Been Squashed! Item # S2 - 108: Skating Lessons for from a Canuck! (max: 1-2 ppl) Item # S2 - 109: Master Excel in 5 Hours w/ Elena Item # S2 - 110: Yoga and/or Nutrition Sessions with Lea Item # S2 - 111: Salsa or Merengue Lessons - Baila Amor! (Max: 5 couples) Item # S2 - 112: Play it by Ear – Get Your Serenade Ready for Spring! Item # S2 - 113: Tennis Anyone? Item # S2 - 114: Piano Lessons with Anna-Maria Item # S2 - 115: All-in for Charity: Section G Poker Tournament (max: 30 ppl) Item # S2 - 116: Power Hour With Dym (max: 6 ppl) Item # S2 - 117: Hungarian Dinner and A Movie (max: 2 ppl) Item # S2 - 118: Salsa with A Southern Gentleman! Item # S2 - 119: Transport Yourself to Romantic France: Raclette Dinner (max: 6 ppl) Item # S2 - 120: Korean BBQ Dinner and Culture night (max: 5 ppl) Item # S2 - 121: Authentic Beantown Bar Experience (max: 8 ppl) Item # S2 - 122: Party It Up in Boston (max: 4 ppl) Item # S2 - 123: Canadian-Indian? Indian-Canadian? (max: 6 ppl) Item # S2 - 124: Chinese Cooking Lesson (max: 2 ppl for lesson, 4 ppl for meal) Item # S2 - 125: Celebrity Chef Experience – A Foodie’s Dream Come True! (max: 2 ppl)
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Item # S2 - 126: DimSum for Food Lovers (max: 9 ppl) Item # S2 - 127: South Asian Feast (max: 10 ppl) Item # S2 - 128: Bombay Dinner Extranvaganza (max: 8 ppl) Item # S2 - 129: Middle Eastern Cooking and Dining (max: 6 ppl lesson, 6 ppl additional for meal) Item # S2 - 130: Golf without the GolfLogix (max: 3 ppl) Item # S2 - 131: NPV of Spanish Paella (max: 8 ppl) Item # S2 - 132: Fancy Schmanzy Dinner (max: 4 ppl) Item # S2 - 133: Arranged Marriage: Website Postings and Spousal Application Filtering Item # S2 - 134: Maid in Boston – No Tariffs Item # S2 - 135: You Need an Image Consultant! Item # S2 - 136: Tired of Walking? Item # S2 - 137: Section G Gone Wild Item # S2 - 138: We Love Costco! (max: 2 trips for 3 ppl per trip) Item # S2 - 139: Photographer For You Item # S2 - 140: Bulgarian Quality Ironing Services Item # S2 - 141: Studs-for-Hire Item # S2 - 142: Chauffer Service – from Cambridge to Logan! Item # S2 - 143: Breakfast & a Smile to Brighten Your Morning! Item # S2 - 144: Washington Wizards Tickets for 4 Item # S2 - 145: Tickets to the Red Sox vs Devil Rays game on May 25 Item # S2 - 146: Tour of the Big Apple by the Big Cheese Item # S2 - 147: Four Days in Brazil with Newton (max: 2 ppl) Item # S2 - 148: Rustic India Up Close and Personal (max: 2 ppl) Item # S2 - 149: Viva Mexico – City and Creature Comforts for 5 days (max: 2 ppl) Item # S2 - 150: 4-nights at the Sheraton Hong Kong Item # S2 - 151: Weekend Getaway in Dear Valley, Utah (max: 3 couples) Item # S2 - 152: Invitation to Stay with the Seelbachs (max: 2 ppl) Item # S2 - 153: Caddyshack
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