Derby Day Auction and Raffle Items

Auction Packages

Kentucky Derby May 2, 2009 - You can be there! Start planning. Start shopping. The complete package for two includes two nights at the Marriott Hotel near Louisville, car rental, an opportunity at Churchill Downs to watch the horses' morning training on the day of the race. Return to the hotel, get dressed. Who will remember the horses? But, your hat - people will be talking about it for years. The ascot was made famous in the little village of Ascot in Berkshire, England. It is important. Make your sweetie buy one. You will have great seats to see the race and toast your winnings with a bottle of Kentucky Derby wine - glasses will be included. Should your horse come in last, you will be a winner anyway.
Value: $1,300

Diamonds are still a Girl's Best Friend - there is no such thing as too much jewelry!
This 14-carat white gold bracelet with fourteen white gold oval links, each set with six diamonds, can be yours! Do the math: that makes eighty-four diamonds totaling .93 carats. Irresistible! You need this. You want this. Elizabeth Taylor may want this also.
Value: $2,200



Las Vegas, here we come - a lovely condominium is waiting for you and three guests to spend four days and nights. This is a swanky, one bedroom place with two luxurious baths, large living room with the latest entertainment center, whirlpool spa tub, and a memorable deluxe king size bed! The Signature at MGM Grand is located in the heart of the Las Vegas strip and was voted one of the top luxury places to stay in Las Vegas. Bring a little money and plan to take more home.
Value: $280 per night = $1120
Terms and conditions: Based on availability; guests will be charged $205 for
daily and final cleaning.



Colorado Vacation - enjoy the grand view of Twin Sisters Peak. Invite the kids, friends or your parents to share this beautiful three- bedroom house in the woods, just seven miles from Estes Park. It offers three bedrooms, sleeps six guests, 1-1/2 baths, lovely fireplace, lots of windows to look out of but not to clean. Enjoy the deck on three sides of the house. Bring your hiking boots, some good books, play mahjongg or scrabble, sleep late or try a little bird watching early in the morning. If you're able and adventurous, go horseback riding in Rocky Mountain National Park. At 9500 feet elevation that will be exhilarating.
Value: $1,500 for one week
Terms and conditions: Use before October 1, 2008 - subject to availability


John Deere Classic - golfers' alert: Tickets for two will be yours; view the finish of this acclaimed international tournament from the top level of Wells Fargo's sky box at the 18th Green! You'll see all the famous players finish on Sunday afternoon, and are invited to stay for the trophy presentation. Forget any rain; forget that the thermometer reads 100 degrees. Have a cool drink, lunch and celebrate this marvelous sporting event in the true lap of luxury. Take home some pictures of the clubhouse and fairway views taken at TPC during the 2000 inaugural JDC tournament Of course, a parking pass is yours also.
Value: Priceless


Mark Russell Smith - Conductor, Chef - many people like a "2 for 1 sale" here it is: Our new conductor learned his skills on site in Italy and will prepare an authentic northern Italian meal for a party of eight at your home. He knows his manicotti from capelli di pagliaccio (clowns' hats), and will be ably assisted by the chairpersons of this memorable party, Julie McHard and Carla Streck-Perez. They'll do the chopping, clean up and serving. So, polish your silver, invite some friends and watch the Maestro perform outside of his 'day job.'
Value: Priceless




The Chicago Symphony - just a little larger than ours. Four tickets can be yours. Invite a couple of friends, or take the kids. You will have the use for the day of a BMW, donated by Kimberly BMW. You will travel in great style to the windy city, delight in a faultless performance by one of the world's leading orchestras, and finish the evening with dinner at the outstanding Rhapsody restaurant (with acclaimed Executive Chef, Doran Payne) with a gift certificate for $100 in your pocket to buy the drinks. Let's go!
Value: $900



The Little Black Dress - surely you own one or two already, but this one is unique! In 1926 Coco Chanel published her first version in Vogue magazine and women's fashions never were the same again. "emeD" are designers at our very own Bucktown Center for the Arts, right here in Davenport. Their belief is "if it can be imagined, it can be created." Erica Mae Eng, a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago, is the studio's lead designer. Shelli Eng is the production manager and couture technical designer. Together they will create a dress just for you! From sketch to runway, they promise at least two fittings at their studio and satisfaction is guaranteed. You pick the occasion to show off your new designer original. Completing this incredible package is an 18" necklace of 8mm black pearls.
Value: $500

Raffle Packages

Chocolate Indulgence - spoil yourself, darling. Forget the calories, just skip dinner and go straight to dessert: Twenty-five flavors of truffles, espresso beans, and champagne to delight in and, when it's all gone, dream on and create your own fantastic creations for your friends from Good Housekeeping's Favorite Chocolate Recipe Book. The Wilton double tier chocolate fountain will confirm your reputation as a celebrated hostess.


Awesome Get Away for Two - imagine yourself in luxury for four fabulous days and three romantic nights. Choose from over 200 locations and 250 properties in the United States. You can do Paris and Vienna next year. Any Hyatt Place, Amerisuites, Marriott or Select Best Western property will serve you a delicious breakfast. A free Enjoy Access card, valued at $200, offers a full year of recreation, golf, dining discounts throughout the country. Be happy. Remember to take your favorite person along.


Les Vins de Kentucky Derby - fine wine is a tradition at the Derby and in daily life. An authentic Derby wine rack filled with two bottles of select wine is your gift. Choose the colors of the jockeys' silks from eight uniquely decorated wine glasses. After the race you return home to party on. An Emerson electric wine cooler graces your counter at the bar. It holds eight bottles of your favorites. Keep it well stocked.



Kentucky Bourbon package - enjoy the bourbon tasting this afternoon, then take home two bottles of bourbon and eight glasses to share with friends. Reminisce about the race. Did your horse win? Congratulations. Pass around your new book telling all about the Running for the Roses during the past 133 years. Always dress for the occasion: An official Kentucky Derby sweater is yours to relax in over mint juleps. Who can resist black cotton trimmed with tan suede? The Derby/Churchill Downs leather patch makes it known to the world that you were there.



Churchill Downs Memories - eat, drink and be merry sound fine, but we need some props for this small party: Your centerpiece is the replica of the lighted ceramic twin spires at the racetrack. You need food. Kentucky bourbon balls, four mint julep glasses, the recipe and all the fixings; Kentucky Derby pie mix; some people like to start with dessert. Are you an adventurous cook? Here are the recipes for traditional Kentucky Burgoo and Kentucky Hot Brown. You may wear your new Twin Spires golf hat. Toast your friends with Twin Spires wine from Churchill Downs. In the morning put it all together for next year in your brand new tote bag.



Pampering Package - indulge yourself. The Five Star Salon and Spa will pamper you in elegant luxury with their hot stone "Rescue" spa therapy. Obviously, you don't need rescuing, but some extensive pampering feels heavenly. Do you remember "My Fair Lady" at the races? Black and white gowns and hats extraordinaire.


Quad City Symphony Masterworks Season Tickets - we have a new conductor, Mark Russell Smith. He will present his own programming and lead our splendid orchestra to new triumphs, while looking so very handsome on the podium. His opening program will be Beethoven's 9th Symphony! Where do you go from there? Saturday night concerts at the Adler Theater are a great opportunity for dinner out and wonderful music, or opt for music and dinner out on Sunday afternoon at Centennial Hall in Rock Island. Music is what we are all about.



Quad City Symphony River Front Pops - 6 tickets are yours for you and your friends. Come and join 5,000+ music lovers and enjoy one last fling of summer. In over 25 years, it has never been rained out. Your red collapsible, insulated tote will be well filled with goodies. All you need are chairs, candelabras and candles, and a love for John Williams and our fabulous orchestra. One never gets tired of the thrilling tunes of 'Star Wars, Indiana Jones, ET, Harry Potter, Catch me if You Can.' Fireworks, cannon fire with the 1812 Overture and the scent of insecticide will thrill you at the great Mississippi concert.






Take Me Out to the Ballgame - pick a date and watch the River Bandits play in style and comfort in one of the two private suites. Invite fifteen of your best friends, or some people you owe a party, and enjoy an afternoon or evening of good baseball. Two parking places are reserved for you. The new manager, Steve Dillard, is expecting great things from his young team. Who knows, one of them may play for the St. Louis
Cardinals in the future. Check out the new mascot - Rascal, the raccoon.
Restrictions: Subject to availability; Tickets may be ordered for Sunday
through Wednesday games during the 2008 season, excluding Peoria games



Collectors of Golfing Memorabilia - this is for you. This golden golf cart should be prominently displayed on your desk, in your computer room (wherever that may be in your home), or near the bar. Show off a golf-themed 32" x 51" rug; hunter green and burgundy are colors to complement any décor. Keep the green suede ice bucket at the ready - golfers are known to meet on the "19th green" to replay the game! "The Story of Golf" by George Peper with an introduction by the one and only Jack Nicholas is a must for your coffee table; "The Golf Story" on DVD is narrated by Jim McKay. Start your Christmas shopping for that special golfer in your life early: She would love this 30" tall "Santa on the Green" perfectly attired for the game in hunter green and burgundy. Are plaid golf pants coming back?