Your Child’s Canvas in the Gym

Your Child’s Canvas in the Gym

Value: Priceless

Four spots are available.  The week following the auction, you will submit a photo of your child doing an activity at St. Francis – sports, drama club, Christmas Pageant, Spring Concert, Choir or other activity.  It will be printed on a 20 x 24 canvas and hung in the gym below the open sign on the snack bar for a year.  At the end of the year, you will take the canvas home to keep! 

Custom Closet by Organize It

Custom Closet by Organize It

The winner will be able to choose between 6 different finishes for their closet. The customer will be able to either have one of Organize It's in-home estimators come out to their home and measure their closet and design a space to work for their needs or the customer may bring their measurements into our showroom and have a design done on the spot for their closet (there is no charge for either service). The customer will have $1000.00 to put toward their closet. So, when the design is done we quote both product and we quote installation separately. The winner will be able to have the closet installed as long the total cost for the design they choose and installation falls at $1000.00 or under. Now, the customer may also choose to install their closet themselves which we offer and the closet would be cut and prepped and ready for them to install.

Club Regina Los Cabos 1 week getaway - sleeps 4

Club Regina Los Cabos rises above the shoreline where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. Every unit faces the ocean and you can enjoy colorful sunsets and sunrises from your terrace. 

From November through March, it is unusual to not see whales playing in front of the resort. The resort is a mecca for those seeking the best under the Baja sun – from championship golf courses to some of the best sports fishing in the world.

Club Regina Los Cabos Club Suite can sleep up to four guests.

Our kitchens feature granite countertops and a state-of-the-art GE appliances package, maple dove-tail dresser drawers, and a craftman-style door. All of our rooms have the best views of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean found anywhere on the Baja Peninsula.

The resort itself offers access to certified golf specialists, valet parking, a deli, a Kids' Club, and a massage room open every day during regular business hours. Please note that use of the fitness center, spa, and parking costs extra. 

Cabin in Trinidad - sleeps 6

Cabin in Trinidad
Enjoy a two night stay at the Chaplain House, established in 2005 as a "House of Rest".  It is a unique Villa-style home located a mile from the beach.  A great place to rest with family or friends.  The cabin has one bedroom with a queen sized bed, a loft area with a double bed, 1 full bath - it sleeps 6.  Available dates will be arranged with the owners.  The town of Trinidad is 25 miles north of Eureka on a rugged, rocky bluff overlooking the Trinidad Bay.  Location details available on their website:
http://www.hiddencreekrvpark.com/villas/chaplain-house.html
Expiration Date:  March 31, 2013
Generously donated by Michelle and John Van Ert, friends of Mrs. Ramirez

Kentucky Derby Party at the Rice’s - May 5, 2012

On the day of the Kentucky Derby, Saturday May 5, 2012, you will be treated to an all-out Southern Gala! The day will begin with a how-to on playing the ponies, then wage what you want on the big race at Cal Expo. Watch the event at the Rice’s house as the Rice family serves up Southern fare and mint juleps (for up to 15 adults, kids are welcome).

Generously donated by the Rice's

Christmas Light Tour of East Sacramento by Carriage

Christmas Light Tour of East Sacramento by Carriage

Friday, December 14, 2012 5 - 9pm - Enjoy dessert and hot chocolate with friends at Maureen and Stevan Allen’s home in East Sacramento.  Families will take turns taking a 15 – 20 minute ride through East Sacramento to look at Christmas lights by horse drawn carriage.

Special Thanks to Maureen & Stevan Allen

New Auction Item: The Inn at Silver Lakes Resort

Enjoy one week at this high desert retreat with all the amenities--27 hole golf course, swimming, fishing nearby and within easy striking distance of Palm Springs, San Bernardino, Apple Valley and Las Vegas. It is a studio which will sleep 4 with a sofa sleeper. Cooking in the unit and laundry on site.

Generously donated by Jan Seaman

Only 8 More Days

Drink Donations Needed

• Whiskey (Jack Daniel) - 3 bottles
• Tequilla - 5 big 1.75 liter bottles
• Gin - 3 bottles

Purchase Raffle Tickets (need not be present to win)

• 50/50 Raffle Ticket
• 1 month free tuition
• 1 month free extension

Check Out Our Auction Items

• Silent Auction
• Live Auction

Guest emcee Nick Toma of Good Day Sacramento

With the St Francis Spring Auction less than four weeks away, big thanks to all who have donated items or volunteered so far. With your continued support this event will be a big success.  If you haven’t already done so, buy your tickets today because it will probably be a sell-out!

Nick Toma, charismatic co-anchor of “Good Day Sacramento” is our emcee this year. No doubt Julissa Ortiz last year’s emcee and fellow TV talent told him what a great group we were!  Special thanks to Patrick Powers.

This year we want to thank our most generous supporters by offering a bottle of “2005 Von Strasser Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain District” for anyone who spends $1,000 or more on silent and live auction items. This outstanding selection retails for $50. In addition, the evening’s overall top spender will receive two tickets to next year’s auction.

Please take a look at the Spring Auction blog, scope out your favorite items and bring your checkbook or credit card and let the bidding begin!

We still need:

Wine donations for the Wine Lover’s Estate Collection are still being collected – your child will receive a free dress pass.  Download the donation form from the website and bring it in with a bottle of wine worth at least $15.  You can pick up a bottle or two at Pine Cove Bottle Shop at 29^th & E - a generous supporter of St. Francis fundraisers for many years.

We also have a few event night and silent auction basket needs that can be found on our blog at: http://sfeauction.blogspot.com/p/donations-needed.html

A huge thank you to our sponsors:

Platinum

Gold

Contact Information

Mary Ellen Rosebrough-Gay

Paul Chan

Auction Co-Chairs

Stop by the auction table at open house tomorrow!

Open House

Stop by the auction table at the open house on Wed, Feb 2^nd from 5 – 7pm. Get a sneak peak at some of the great auction items our kids have been working on!  We’ll also have a preview of some of the auction items our team has acquired.  And you’ll be able to buy auction tickets, raffle tickets or drop of bottles of wine for the free dress pass contest.

Building Fund Donations

We have added a donation option to the auction page on the website, all donations are tax deductible and go towards the building fund of our midtown school – a great option if you are unable to attend.

Sponsors – We need sponsors!  Sponsorships start at just $200 or $300 including two all-inclusive tickets ($140 value) making the ad just $160!  Sponsor forms are due this Saturday, Feb 5^th.

Donations – donations are due this Saturday, Feb 5^th (this deadline does not apply to building fund donations)  You receive parent hours for donations!  You can find a list of items needed for silent auction baskets on the boards at school or here.  Sign-up on the board at school, comment on this post, or email Mary Ellen or Paul and we will add your name to the board.

Auction Item Highlights

Gregory Heise D.D.S., Value: $2,000

$2,000 in oral services

Generously donated by Gregory Heise D.D.S.

Jackie Pinto Photography, Value: $450

Two hour photo session and DVD of images

Generously donated by Jackie Pinto Photography

Carvalho Family Winery, Value: $375

Two bottles of wine and a private wine tour for 12

Generously donated by Carvahlo Family Winery

Trail Mix, Value: $140

Birthday party at Trail Mix

Generously donated by Trail Mix

Picnic with Mrs. Neal and Katie, Value: Priceless

We will bring one student and a friend to enjoy a wonderful summer morning with Mrs. Neal and Katie.  Have a picnic lunch, play on the playground, and help Katie learn to play on a swing!

Generously donated by Mrs. Neal

Wine tour with the Reynoso’s, Value: Priceless

Four couples will be driven to Clarksburg, CA for an afternoon of wine-tasting and appetizers.  We will visit Bogle Wineries, have appetizers, and then we’re off to The Old Sugarmill where you can sample wines from up to 6 different wineries!  Some of the wineries do charge a tasting fee of $5 (which goes towards a purchase of a bottle), but the appetizers, the ride, and company come with the prize!  Mr. Reynoso will be your designated driver (picking you up and taking you home) and his wife will prepare a variety of delicious vegetarian appetizers. 

Consider bidding on Polo Adamo’s babysitting services, because this trip is for adults only.

You can find an ongoing list of all auction items we’re received so far on the auction blog:  http://sfeauction.blogspot.com/p/auction-items.html

A huge thank you to our sponsors:

Contact Information

Mary Ellen Rosebrough-Gay

Paul Chan

Auction Co-Chairs

Become a sponsor - starting at just $200

We still need:

Donations – donations are due in two weeks on Feb 5^th.  You receive parent hours for donations!  

Sponsors – We need sponsors!  Sponsorships start at just $200 or $300 including two all-inclusive tickets ($140 value) making the ad just $160!  Sponsor forms are due in two weeks on Feb 5^th.

Volunteers

We need a lot less volunteers this year due to the off-site location, so please sign up now, we only need 20 more volunteers!  Sign up on the board in extension or across from the library.  You receive parent hours for volunteering.  We still need volunteers for:

Check in Committee – check-in attendees, hand out booklets, sell drink tickets (2^nd Shift – 6 – 7pm on March 5th) – 2 volunteers needed

Decorating Committee – decorate tables before auction starts (1 hour commitment sometime between 2 and 5pm on March 5th) – 2 volunteers needed

Silent Auction Basket Committee – assemble auction items into groups/baskets between Feb 5 and Feb 16^th, write basket descriptions – 5 volunteers needed

Auction item pick-up Committee – locate items guests purchased and give them to the guests after they visit the cashier committee, both shifts, 6:45 – 7:45 and 7:45 – 8:45 – 5 volunteers needed

Auction Item Transportation – between 1pm and 5pm on March 5^th, transport auction items to Vizcaya.  At the end of the night, we may need to transport auction items back to the midtown school if guests are unable to take home their purchase. – 3 volunteers needed

Cashiering – between 6:30pm – 8:45pm, use auction software to assist guests in paying for their auction purchases. – 3 volunteers needed

Auction Item Highlights

Law offices of Edward Goldkuhl, Value: $3200

A complete estate plan, living trust, power of attorney, a durable will and healthcare directive.

Generously donated by Edward Goldkuhl

Safari West, Value: $540

Enjoy a one night stay in a luxury canvas tent, continental breakfast, and a safari tour for 4 (two adults and two kids) at Safari West in Santa Rosa.  The wildlife tour includes a 2 1/2 to 3 hour long drive over bumpy and rugged terrain and a 30 minute walk to see many of the animals up close and personal!

Generously donated by Safari West

The Firehouse Restaurant, Value: $1120

Enjoy a private dining experience like no other in the wine cellar at The Firehouse in Old Sac.  This 7-course dinner for 8 includes wine pairings.

Generously donated by The Firehouse Restaurant

Sacramento Fine Foods, Value: $210

Enjoy one lunch per day for the remainder of the school year prepared by our very own Eric Church.

Generously donated by Eric Church, Sacramento Fine Foods

Dessert for a Year, Value: Priceless

Delicious homemade desserts, once a month for nine months.

Generously donated by Ms. Pressburg and Ms. Emery

Rivercats Game with Chiara and Polo Adamo, Value: Priceless

Your child already loves to be with Chiara and Polo at school. Imagine how ecstatic they will be when they get to hang out with the Adamo’s and bring 3 of their friends with them to the River Cats game.

Generously donated by Chiara and Polo Adamo

You can find an ongoing list of all auction items we’re received so far on the auction blog:  http://sfeauction.blogspot.com/p/auction-items.html

A ction pdate - we can't have the auction without U!

The spring auction is rapidly approaching and we know many of you are wondering how you can help.  Here are several opportunities:

Donate a bottle of wine:  Bring in a bottle of wine worth at least $15.00 along with this form to donate to the Wine Lover’s Collection auction item.  Your child will receive a free dress pass!  Please bring your bottle(s) to school by February 4th.

Volunteer!  Volunteer sign-up sheets are now up at school.  There are two convenient locations for you to sign-up: in the front entry way across from the library and in extension.  

Donations!  Our donation deadline is rapidly approaching.  The auction moved up the calendar seven weeks this year and so did the deadline for donations.  Donations are needed by February 5th.  You can find the donation form on our website at:  http://www.stfranciselem.org/docs/SpringAuction/DonationsForm.pdf

 

Become a sponsor!  Sponsorships start at just $200 for a business card ad in our booklet or for $300 get two all-inclusive tickets and a business card ad.  Sponsorships are needed by February 5th.  You can find the sponsorship form on our website at:  http://stfranciselem.org/docs/SpringAuction/SponsorsForm.pdf

Designation	Sponsorship Benefits	Contribution
Gold	Business card ad in program, 2 all-inclusive tickets, $200 without the 2 ticket	$300
Platinum	½ page ad in program, 6 all-inclusive tickets; $500 without the 6 tickets	$800
Signature	Full page advertisement in the program and reserved table for 10 at the event; $1,000 without the 10 tickets	$1,500

Buy Tickets! Tickets are available for purchase online or download the ticket form and send it to school with your child. 

Auction Item Highlights

Win a 5 Night Stay in a Luxury Timeshare of Your Choice, Value $1,500

Choose the vacation of your dreams. You are bidding on a   5-night stay in one of RCI’s luxury timeshares. RCI is the largest timeshare vacation exchange network in the world, so you can choose from 6,527 resorts around the globe! Florida, the Caribbean, South America, Hawaii, the South Pacific, and countless other options... the choice is yours!

Generously donated by Jose and Angie Altamarino

McMahon Phillips Real Estate Commission Credit, Value $4,000

$4,000 commission credit on any residential listing in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer or El Dorado County. Full service Broker.  Can be assigned to any seller.

Generously donated by Myles McMahon, McMahon Phillips Real Estate

Winemaker Tour at Todd Taylor Wines, $375

Wine basket and certificate for a private meet the winemaker tour for a party of twelve.

Generously donated by Todd Taylor Wines

Miniature Golf with Mr. McCrimons, Value priceless

For 4 hours, Mr. M will take one student and one friend of his/her choice miniature golfing.

Generously donated by Mr. McCrimons

After school cooking class with Mrs. Crandall, Value priceless

One student and 3 friends will have the enjoyment of cooking with one of St. Francis Elementary School’s great cooks.

Generously donated by Mrs. Crandall

You can find an ongoing list of all auction items we’re received so far on the auction blog:  http://sfeauction.blogspot.com/p/auction-items.html

 

Auction Item Highlights

Custom Closet by Organize It, Value $1000

The winner will be able to choose between 6 different finishes for their closet. The customer will be able to either have one of Organize It's in-home estimators come out to their home and measure their closet and design a space to work for their needs or the customer may bring their measurements into our showroom and have a design done on the spot for their closet (there is no charge for either service). The customer will have $1000.00 to put toward their closet. So, when the design is done we quote both product and we quote installation separately. The winner will be able to have the closet installed as long the total cost for the design they choose and installation falls at $1000.00 or under.  Now, the customer may also choose to install their closet themselves which we offer and the closet would be cut and prepped and ready for them to install.

Generously donated by Charles Pattillo of Organize-It

A week at Camp Pendola,Value $400

A week of summer fun at Camp Pendola!

Generously donated by Camp Pendola

Bedtime Stories with Miss Oehlerich, Value priceless

Our kindergarten teacher will come to your home and read your child bedtime stories.  This special night will include homemade cookies and a cuddly stuffed animal.  What a memorable night for your little one!

Generously donated by Miss Oehlerich

Donation Item Highlights

One week in a Florida Resort, Value $1900

Located just minutes from Walt Disney World, Sea World, and Universal Studios, this two bedroom villa includes two full baths, a fully equipped kitchen, Jacuzzi, washer & dryer, and a sofa bed in the living room. Resort amenities include pool, fitness center, golf, grocery store, tennis, and basketball.
Generously donated by Troy Nunley and Susan Lawrence

One night stay for two at Amber House Bed and Breakfast, Value $250

Sacramento’s only AAA 4 Diamond Inn provides luxury style lodging to romantics and business travelers. One night stay includes breakfast.
Generously donated by Amber House, http://www.amberhouse.com/

Principal for the day, Value: priceless

Your child will have the honor of being the St. Francis Principal for a day.  This includes having a desk in the principal’s office, helping to make executive decisions throughout the day, and free dress.  Mrs. Power will also take your child and two friends to lunch at their restaurant choice!

Generously donated by Mrs. Power