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ORAL AUCTION 2001

Results of The XIV St Joseph�s Carondelet Child Center ANNUAL Dinner Dance Oral Auction


Item #1
Dine with the Mayor.  This rare invitation is extended to you and a guest to enjoy breakfast or lunch at the Mayor�s office with the Honorable Mayor Richard M. Daley.  Date to be mutually agreed upon.

Value:  Priceless
Donor: Mayor Richard M. Daley  SOLD $2,600

Item #2
Dine with Cardinal George.  You and your family will join the Cardinal for lunch or dinner at the four-star French restaurant Everest. Mutually agreed upon date in 2002. The $150 Everest gift certificate expires February 2003.

Value:  Priceless
Donor: Cardinal George   SOLD $5,300

Item #3
Dine with Michael Moskow, President of the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago.  What will the Fed do next?  Why not ask, when you and up to five people enjoy lunch and a tour with Michael Moskow.

Value:  Priceless
Donor: Michael Moskow   SOLD $2,400

Item #4
How Much Is That Doggy at The Dinner Dance? An adorable male pure breed 8-week old yellow Labrador Retriever.  This heart warming sweet puppy will make an excellent family dog, companion and hunter.  His father has a Master hunter certification and mother comes from champion stock.  The breeder, Deez Labradors,  from Fremont, NE. produces top quality working Labradors that are both physically and mentally sound while retaining the classic Labrador looks. Comes with a written guarantee against hip dysphasia and genetic eye defects. Includes breeder papers.

Value:  Precious
Donor: Todd & Teri Tipton   SOLD $1,900

Item #5
7-day Luxury Vacation in Sydney, Australia. Marvel at the wonders "down under" as you and a guest travel to and spend 7 nights harborside at the exclusive Regent Sydney Hotel, a Four Seasons Hotel.  This dream vacation package includes 2 business-class tickets to Sydney on United Airlines.  The two passengers must travel together.  Airline tickets must be issued by December 31, 2001 and travel completed by February 28th, 2002. Blackout dates: Apr 12-22 Nov 18-25 Dec 18-31 2001, Jan1-3 2002.

Value:  $19,000
Donor:  M/M D. Hacker & M. Conway  SOLD $10,000
           
Item #6
Travel 13 hours in style to Rio de Janeiro with this Pair of Business Class Round-trip Tickets on United Airlines. You will enjoy this 12-hour trip in style and comfort. Airline tickets must be issued by December 31, 2001 and travel completed by February 28th, 2002. Blackout dates: Apr 12-22 Nov 18-25 Dec 18-31 2001, Jan1-3 2002.

Value:  $12,000
Donor:  Mr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Hacker   SOLD $6,000

Item #7
S.S. Carondelet Ship Model - A one-of-a-kind work of art, hand painted by the children of St. Joseph's Carondelet Child Center.  This "titanic" replica of a luxury liner will sail into your heart. 

Donor: Children of St. Joseph�s Carondelet Child Center
Value:  Priceless    SOLD $2,300

Item #8
Stunning Diamond Choker Necklace. 18k white gold, 3 prong diamond straight-line choker necklace containing 112 round brilliant cut diamonds. Total weight 9.82 carats. Color G, clarity VS2.  Appraisal included.

Value:  $19,000
Donor:  Orrington Jewelers   SOLD $11,000

Item #9
12-day Tahitian & South Pacific Cruise aboard a new luxury ship from Renaissance Cruises.  The vacation package for two includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, overseas ground transfers, and a category C Stateroom. Subject to availability. The cruise must be taken within one year.

Value:  $4,900
Donor: Renaissance Cruises   SOLD $5,500

Item #10
Chicago Cubs "Dream Day" Package.   One lucky person will throw a ceremonial first-pitch before a Cubs home game at Wrigley Field.  Person will receive the autographed ball commemorating the occasion and have an "on-deck" photo taken while their name appears on the scoreboard.  Package also includes four tickets to the game.  Date to be mutually agreed upon in the 2001 season.

Value:  Priceless
Donor: Chicago Cubs    SOLD $7,000

Item #11
2 Business-class tickets to wherever United Airlines flies worldwide.  Destinations include, but are not limited to: London, Paris, Brussels, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Santiago, & Sao Paulo.  These tickets are valid for travel from any U.S. city served by UAL to any UAL destination worldwide.  Tickets must be issued by 12/31/2001 and travel must be completed by 2/28/2002.  You and your companion must travel together.  Reservations are subject to seat availability at time of booking.

Value:  $18,000 
Donor: Mike Conway    SOLD $9,000

Item #12
Golf with John Paxson - Golf foursome including you, two guests, and former Chicago Bull John Paxson at Knollwood Country Club.   Day includes green fees, carts, and lunch at the club.

Value:  Priceless
Donor: John Paxson & John Brinckerhoff SOLD $4,500

Item #13
Drive home in this New Silver Metallic 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS.   Interior: Black Primus Cloth. 2.0 liter 116 horsepower, 4 cylinder, fuel injected engine, 4 speed automatic transmission, front wheel drive, front fog lamps, front and side airbags for both passengers, moon roof, air conditioning, folding rear seat, power windows, cruise control, remote keyless entry, anti-theft alarm system, heated seats, mirrors  & washer nozzles.  Alloy Wheels. 

Donor:  Mr. & Mrs. Donald Phillips
Value:  $19,650     SOLD $18,000




Item #14
Scholarship for St. JCCC child in name of high bidder

Donor: St. Joseph Carondelet Child Center
Value Priceless     SOLD $10,000 (high bidder & runner-up each paid $5,000)



Item # 15

Three foot long highly polished maple gavel with engraver�s band.

Donor: Auctioneer, David M. Kaufman
Value: Why the final high bid of course  SOLD $1,000


TOTAL OF ORAL AUCTION   $96,500
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