Silent Auction Procedures 1. The Silent Auction will open at 7:00 PM and close at 10:00 PM. 2. All items in the Silent Auction have corresponding bid sheets. To bid on an item, write your name, phone number and your bid amount on the bid sheet. 3. Each bid MUST exceed the minimum increase figure stated on the bid sheet to be valid. 4. All Silent Auction items will be closed for bids at 10:00 PM. Bids written after closing will be declared invalid. 5. Under no circumstances may the bid sheets be removed from the table. 6. The closing bid circled by the auction officials constitutes the winning bid. Winning bids will also be posted near the auction tables. 7. All sales for the Auction are FINAL and there will be no exchanges or refunds on items, unless otherwise stated in the item description. 8. Payment for auction items must be made by check, VISA, Mastercard or American Express. 9. All items are subject to the donor’s stipulations regarding expiration dates, availability, restrictions, package inclusions, gratuities and taxes. 10.Auction item values set forth are estimates only and are not warranted by UDC/CAUSES for tax purposes or general value. 11.According to I.R.S. regulations, auction purchases are tax-deductible only for the bid amount over the retail value.

Item

Description

Value

Minimum

1

Beautiful vintage hand-cut lead crystal hexagonal bowl/ Byrdes Collection, Germany. Item donated by Clarence W. Pearson, Jr.

$50

$30

2

Lovely crystal candy box/ Germany. Item donated by Clarence W. Pearson, Jr.

$30

$20

3

Sparkling crystal oval tidbit bowl. Item donated by Clarence W. Pearson, Jr.

$30

$20

4

Leaded crystal bowl/Germany. This elegant crystal bowl—perfect for entertaining. Item donated by Clarence W. Pearson, Jr.

$50

$30

5

Oneida crystal bowl/Italy. Everything seems much lovelier when served in a crystal bowl. Item donated by Clarence W. Pearson, Jr.

$50

$30

6

Architectural Design service – preliminary design by Clarence W. Pearson, Jr. FAIA

$2500

$1500

7

Sea kayaking with Max - A three hour introductory sea kayaking lesson and tour for four persons. Includes all equipment and snacks. Courtesy of Max Fairweather/Peak to Sea Outdoors

$300

$200

8

4 Fitness Training Sessions or 4 Tennis Lessons or Combo (all private) $360 Realize your 2012 New Year’s resolution courtesy of Derek Jones/Fitness Tennis.

$260

9

Basic Quilting with JoAnne. Enjoy 8hrs (4-2hrs classes) of basic quilting courtesy of JoAnne Favors.

$200

$125

10

“Unity” is the name of the mixed media giclee print signed by artist Cynthia P. Sands.

$250

$150

11

White Leather Jordan Brand Bag. Travel in style with your Jordan Brand white leather bag. Courtesy of Howard “H” White/NIKE

$475

$350

12

Roseville Peony Small Handled Ewer. A beautiful vintage green ewer for your home. From the collection of Iveracottis Short

$225

$150

13

Enjoy eclectic buffet dining on Connecticut Avenue. Five (5) gift Certificates courtesy of Epicurean and Co.

$50

$30

14

Be a proud owner of the Washington Capitals autographed game puck by #28 Alexander Semin.

$100

$75

15

Matryoshka- Classic Russian Folk Art. Take home a beautiful Russian nesting doll from collection of Silva Meybatyan. Institute for Global Awareness

$100

$75

Item Description

Value

Minimum

16 Collect “A Limited Edition 2011 Alumni Laser Signed football” Courtesy of The Washington Redskins

$100

$75

17 A basket of a wonderful assortment of tasty treats. Courtesy of the Israeli Embassy

$100

$75

18 A basket full of your favorite coffee and other treats. Courtesy of Starbucks

$50

$35

19 Another basket full of your favorite coffees and other treats. Courtesy of Starbucks

$50

$35

20 A glistening “Shannon” 24% lead crystal freedom ice bucket. Courtesy of Diane Hyman

$100

$75

21 Wear this lovely bracelet alone or with an arm full of bangles. Created by mixed media artist Christy M. Aden

$75

$50

22 Wear this beautiful crystal and silver bracelet with any outfit. Created by mixed media artist Christy M. Aden

$75

$50

23 Own the giclee print entitled “Erin and Leah” signed by artist Betty Murchison. $500

$300

24 “Jeannie was Here” is the name of the signed photograph by photographer Sheila Jeanne Murchison.

$150

$100

25 “Sunday Morning Baptism” is the name of the signed print by artist Kelvin Henderson donated by Christy M. Aden.

$100

$75

26 A Magnum of Freixenet Brut-Colon Negro, Spain. Donated by Clarence W. Pearson Jr.

$25

$15

27 Year 2000 Magnum Le Nouveau Siecle Millennium, France. Donated by Clarence W. Pearson, Jr.

$45

$25

28 Year 1999 Chateau Gris-Bordeaux, France. Donated by Clarence W. Pearson, Jr

$50

$35

29 Year 2000 Domain due Pere Cabache Grenache, France Donated by Clarence W. Pearson, Jr.

$25

$15

30 Year 2000 Les Balceaux-Lurton-Syrah-France Donated by Clarence W. Pearson, Jr.

$25

$15

31 Year 2000 Terea Unica-Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Spain Donated by Clarence W. Pearson, Jr.

$25

$15

32 Year 1996 Reserva Palacio Del Conde-Red,Valencia Donated by Clarence W. Pearson, Jr.

$25

$15

33. Year 2001 Lomas Del Castillo – Tempranillo, Spain Donated by Clarence W. Pearson, Jr

$45

$25

34. Have lunch on the Avenue. Five (5) gift certificates courtesy of Potbelly & Co.

$25

$15

35. Enjoy your print of people casually dining at an outside café. Donated by Carolyn C. Haye

$25

$15

36. Enjoy your print of flowers in a porcelain vase. Donated by Carolyn C. Haye

$30

$15

37. Take home this beautiful print of roses. Donated by Carolyn C. Haye.

$25

$15

38. Take pride in being the owner of a Deion Sanders autographed mini helmet. Donated by Shirley Whittington and Nina Whittington-Cooper

$350

$150

39. Enjoy “Treme” season 1 dvd, hat, t shirt and bag from the series. Donated by John P. Murchison, Jr./HBO

$150

$90

40. Enjoy all seasons of another dvd entitled “The Wire”, and t shirts from the series. Donated by John P. Murchison, Jr./HBO

$250

$125

41. Another HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” dvd seasons 5 & 6, hat and t-shirt. Donated by John P. Murchison, Jr./HBO.

$280

$140

42. “Not my Boy” a father, a son and one familys’ journey with autism, signed copy. Donated by John P. Murchison, Jr./HBO

$45

$25

40. Shop at Whole Foods. Gift certificate courtesy of Whole Foods

value

value

NOTES

This silent auction would not be possible without the generous support of the companies and individuals listed below: Acacia Bistro Alhaji Timbo Betty B. Murchison Carolyn Haye Christy M. Aden Clarence W. Pearson Cynthia P. Sands Derek Jones/Fitness Tennis Diane Dyson Diane Hyman Ed Dwight Embassy of Israel Epicurean and Co. Howard “H” White/ NIKE Iveracottis Short JoAnne Favors John P. Murchison, Jr. /HBO Mary Farrah Maxwell Fairweather/Peak to Sea Outdoors Okolo Thomas-Toure Shirley Whittington Nina Whittington-Cooper Silva Meybatyan Sheila J. Murchison Starbucks Washington Capitals Washington Redskins Whole Foods