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Silent Auction Items for the 2002 Event To provide auction items for Peter's Fund Racer 2003, or to submit a bid, contact Scott Beebe at 617-350-5802 or David Newton at 800-869-0099. The 2002 auction was a great success, raising over $45,000! |
Winning Bid |
| 1. Four nights at the pristine Porter Brook Lodge on the banks of the famous Mirimachi River, New Brunswick, home of some of the best salmon fishing in the world. To be used between 8/11 and 8/17, 2002. Includes all meals and a guide for 3 fishermen. Cabins can easily accommodate 6 people. Thank you Rick and Tina Molt. | $1700. PF |
| 2. A 3some with the legendary (at least in his own mind) David Volpe at the beautiful Walpole Country Club. | $625. EC |
| 3. Beer for a year, or one great party. Pick-up 12 cases of assorted, fresh and delicious Harpoon Beer at their warehouse at 301 Northern Ave, Boston. Thank you Charlie Storey from the Mass Bay Brewing Company. | $400. EI |
| 4. A one week stay in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo at Palmas Del Mar in Puerto Rico. Two great golf courses, 14 restaurants and a sprawling tennis complex. A fantastic place donated by our friend Dan Lacoff. Check out the view from the neighboring unit at caribbeanbeachvilla.com. | $2100. KS |
| 5. An annual favorite thanks to Jay Fitzgibbons. A 3some at the Charles River Country Club, home of some of the best golfers in the Northeast. | $900. B,B,N |
| 6. Three bottles of fine wine from one of the most exciting wine regions in the US. This gift package includes two '95 whites, a '95 cabernet sauvignon and a beautiful book that illustrates why the North Fork wine region on Long Island should be represented in every cellar. Thank you Fred Markham. | $150. JW |
| 7. Four tickets in Loge 11 for Bruins vs. Penguins on Saturday April 13th at 7:00 pm. A great Stanley Cup tune-up. Face value is $280. Thank you Tom Tesauro. | $300. TB |
| 8. Thanks to Paul Foley, here's a first for us: Two round-trip tickets on American Airlines for anywhere in the continental US... First Class! | $1700. WD |
| 9. From Mike Sansbury at Universal Studios in Orlando, 3 nights in a garden view room in the fantastic Portofino Bay Hotel. www.universalstudios.com | $600. MC |
| 10. One Gold Pass at Sugarbush for the winter of '02-'03. Good everyday, all season long. Thanks to Summit Ventures, the new, generous owners of New England's best ski resort. | $750. DN |
| 11a. Two Celtics tickets for Wednesday night, April 10th vs. the Miami Heat. Club seats, section 109. | $175. BO |
| 11b. Two more seats, same great game. Loge 10. $85 face value per ticket. Thanks again to our fantastic race director. | $200. BO |
| 12. A threesome at one of the country's best, The Country Club, with your host and our good friend, Jim Hitchings. Winning bid includes 18 holes, caddies and 19th hole activities. Good through the Fall of 2002. Expensive and well worth it. | $3000. DL,TM |
| 13. Camp Uncas. A weekend at the beautiful Camp Uncas in the Adirondacks. Historic, peaceful and magnificent. This summer "cottage" was once owned by JP Morgan. It will sleep your entire family (8-10), and your waitstaff, very comfortably. A "once in a lifetime" slice of heaven, take a look! Valid for 1 year and is available on a mutually agreed upon weekend with the owner. | $2700. BO |
| 14. Top the the line golf travel bag from Bag Boy. The T5 model on wheels, with extra pockets and a removable shoe pouch. | $250. ES |
| 15. Four nights for 2 at Robert Redford's Sundance Resort. Includes breakfast each day and is not valid over holiday periods or during the Sundance Film Festival which is normally in January. | $1250. CR |
| 16. Four nights lodging in a 2 bedroom condo at Deer Valley Resort. Includes 4 days of skiing (no boarding) for 4! Not valid over holiday periods or during the Sundance Film Festival, normally in January. Good through 4/10/03. | $2000. JS |
| 17. Our friend Pat White, veteran lobsterman and former president of the Maine Lobsterman's Association, will personally pluck a dozen, hand-selected 1 1/2 pound crustaceans (or if you prefer, 10 2lbers) from the clear, clean waters of the Gulf of Maine and ship them directly to you on ice for your summer party. They'll arrive at your door alive and kickin and just hours from the depths of their former home in the Atlantic. Minimum two week advance notice. Not valid after September 15, 2002. (Be sure to visit the Harpoon Brewery's "Beer for a Year" auction item to help wash those babies down.) | $900. SB |
| 18. Kathie Stevens donates another great day for those people who appreciate the best of golf. This is a chance to play one of the finest courses on Cape Cod, Eastward Ho in Chatham. Kathie is a "6" so bring your best game. | $700. ES |
| 19. Last year's special case of California '97 cabs, is this year's '98 reds from South Australia and Washington State's Columbia Valley. Six different wines (2 bottles of each for savoring and comparing) hand picked by our wine expert, John Bruno. | $700. LP |
| 20. 19 holes for a threesome with Steve Wilchins at the Kernwood CC in Salem, MA. Available Monday - Friday. | $650. DN |
| 21. The perfect gift idea from this year's auction. A pair of handmade, customized Adirondack Chairs. No better place to enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail. These extremely comfortable, beautiful chairs will be a great addition to your garden or summer cottage. For more information, including pictures, please contact Scott Beebe at the number listed above. | $1000. SW |
| 22. A 3some with Rich Bertoni at the Plainfield CC in Edison, NJ. Play this outstanding course before you see it on TV at the upcoming Seniors Open. | $1000. CG |
| 23. A day sail with lunch for 4 aboard "The Patina," a Hinckley Bermuda 40'. Sailing from Gloucester with Captain Gould and his first mate, Errin. | $750. WD |
| 24. Four lower box seats to Red Sox/Yankees on May 23rd, Location 10, Section 97, Row CC 6-9. Donated by David & Lynn Newton. | $1600. JN |
| 25. Chef Kelly from The University Club of Boston comes to your home to put on a magnificent dinner for eight. Kelly and his assistant will provide all of the food and labor. You sit back, relax, and enjoy! A very special evening. | $1400. DJ |
| 26. The beginning of a brand new era. Two box seats for opening day at Fenway, April 1st @ 1:05pm, Loge Box 141 Row GG seats 1,2. Be part of this very significant day in the history of The Boston Red Sox from these great seats donated by Oakes-Horizon. | $750. MW |
| 27. Five nights at one of Hawaii's most spectacular resorts, The Orchid @ Mauna Lani on the Big Island. | $2500. JN |
| 28. Join another couple and enjoy a 3 night stay at the beautiful Sagamore Hotel on the shores of Lake George. A gorgeous resort with indoor and outdoor tennis, a spa, all sorts of water sports and six restaurants. Your stay includes 3 rounds of golf per person (carts included) on their Donald Ross course. | $2200. CG |
| 29.
A weekend stay on Nantucket in a 5 br gorgeous home. 10 minute walk
to beach. Pool, spa and every imaginable bell & whistle. Available
during the spring or fall of '02. Donated by Jeff and Sarah Newton. |
$2600. JW |
| 30. Four Red Sox tickets Saturday July 6th 1:15 against the Detroit Tigers. In the 10th row right behind home plate, they don't get much better than these. Compliments of the Arthur J Hurley Co. | $550. JC |
| 31. Another opportunity to smack the little white ball around with Dave Volpe at the Orchards in S. Hadley Mass. Recently purchased by Arnold Palmer this Donald Ross course is a hidden gem. | $650. LP |
| 32.
A Swim with the Fishes... A very rare opportunity to paddle around
in the four-story-high New England Aquarium giant ocean tank with
sharks, rays, sea turtles and every possible tropical fish imaginable.
A great chance to have friends and family video your craziest moments
swimming with the fishes. The bidding already promises to be cut-throat
between John Newton Jr and his granddaughter, Kristen. You must have
scuba equipment and be a certified diver. Very special thanks to our
pal Dan Laughlin at the New England Aquarium. |
$1100. WCD |
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33.
A Museum of Science Package Guaranteed to Make You Smart(er)...
If you're not sure what the "E" in e=mc2 means, here's
your chance to learn. A package for two that includes all that the
world famous Museum of Science in Boston has to offer: 2
Exhibit Hall Passes, 2 Planetarium Passes, 2 Laser Show Passes,
2 Omni Theatre Passes* |
$225. JN |
| 34. Enjoy a limited edition one liter bottle of Maker's Mark bourbon. The whiskey is the same superior nectar that's in every other bottle; what's unique is that instead of being dipped in the traditional red wax, this bottle has been dipped in red, white & blue wax. This enables you not only to drink the world's finest whiskey, you can display your patriotism while doing so. | $150. DJN |
| 35. A Never Summer Snow Board | $100. EN |
| 36. Here's another one you don't see everyday. Four days of pheasant hunting in late October on over 2,500 acres in Mobridge, So. Dakota. You read that right. Walk along the banks of the Missouri River where Lewis and Clark walked. Visit Sitting Bull's grave, witness a true livestock auction, see a real cattle branding, gamble in a reservation casino, and get a taste of life in the early twentieth century with all of the present day conveniences. Lodging in a new, 4br house. Includes all F & B, ammo, dogs, and your personal guide, David Storrs. See photo of this piece of paradise. Truly a rare opportunity. | $1450. MH,BH |
| 37. Root the Bruins on to victory Thursday April 4 against the Islanders. These second row balcony seats offer a perfect vantage point to see the Bruins warm up for their Stanley Cup run. | $115. JB |
| 38. A rare opportunity to acquire an original watercolor by David Fisher. This 14x20 framed picture of a lone skier is sure to fit perfectly in your ski house or city home. | $750. LN |
| 39.
Four all day/all lift tickets to Pats Peak with four "learn to
ski and snowboard" lessons included. Compliments of one of the
prettiest skiers on the East coast, Bertie Holland. |
$250. SB |
| 40. A weekend stay for two at one of Boston's premiere hotels, The Fairmont Copley Plaza, located in the heart of the Back Bay. The Copley Plaza has been a bastion of sophistication and elegance since its opening in 1912. The dedicated staff delivers incomparable hospitality, impeccable service and attention to detail to ensure that your stay is perfect. The Hotel also houses the Oak Room, an award winning steakhouse recently named "Best in Boston" by Boston Magazine. Stay is for Friday and Saturday night and includes room tax. Good 4/1/2002-4/1/2003 and is subject to availability. | $500. VQ |
| 41. A Chance to See Some of Nature's Largest Creatures—up close and personal. A whale watch trip for 4 aboard the Voyager III sailing from the New England Aquarium this summer. A great family trip that will take you out to sea through Boston's famous harbor. Anyone who has taken this trip has talked about it for years. Offer good for the 2002 season. | $200. EI |
| 42. You and three friends play golf with former New England Patriot, and all around good guy, Ray Ilg at the Dedham Golf and Polo Club. | $800. DJN |
| 43. Elizabeth Renee Natural Skin and Day Spa in Wellesley presents a custom mini-facial in their soothing, stress free environment. | $125. BB |
| 44. A professional and wicked fun ski instructor will spend an entire day with your family or friends teaching your group the finer points of skiing and/or racing. Any day, any area in New England. Compliments of Andy Lussier. | $250. CF |
| 45. Ski Vail. That's right, Vail Colo. Pamper yourself with 3 nights at The Lodge At Vail located at the base of the mountain just steps from Vail Village and the main lift. Or use it this summer and enjoy some of the finest fly fishing in the country. Good now through 12/15/02 only. | $700. PF |
| 46. The Palm. | $225. JC |
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