University of Minnesota Athletics
TEXAS TUXEDO II AUCTION INFORMATION AND GUIDE
4/28/2000 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
Live Auction
These tantalizing items will be on the auction block for the live auction.
Presidential Brunch
Lox & bagel Sunday brunch for 10 people with Mark and Judy Yudof at Eastcliff. Thanks to Mark & Judy Yudof.
Golf Designed by the Pros
Round of golf for three with Chad Hartman, afternoon drive host of KFAN and the voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves, at the new TPC golf course in Blaine, designed by Arnold Palmer and local PGA pro, Tom Lehman. Thanks to Chad Hartman and Coldwell Banker Burnet Classic.
Vikings Honorary Captains
Serve as an honorary captain with three of your friends for a Vikings pre-season game in honor of Women's Athletics; includes four tickets to Red McCombs' suite, personalized game jerseys and photo recognition on the Vikings scoreboard. Thanks to the Minnesota Vikings.
2001 NFL Pro-Bowl LIVE
Two tickets to the NFL Pro-Bowl on Feb. 4 in Honolulu, including airfare and hotel. Thanks to Doug Addison, Field of Dreams.
Company Outing
Includes 100 tickets to a 2000-01 Women's Athletics sporting event, use of the Club Room and a special appearance by Goldy. Thanks to Women's Athletics.
Cool Your Coke
Restored vending machine (with authentic 50s deals) will vend cans and bottles to 12 ounces. Thanks to Midwest Coca-Cola.
Golf with Kim Jeffries
Round of golf for 3 with WCCO Radio personality Kim Jeffries at Les Bolstad Golf Course (while Athletics Director Chris Voelz drives the beverage cart). Thanks to Kim Jeffries and Women's Athletics.
Vikings vs. Packers Night Out
Two lower-level tickets to see the Vikings play the Packers on Sunday, Dec. 17 at noon; includes limo service to and from the game and dinner for 2 at Rock Bottom Brewery. Thanks to the Minnesota Vikings, Rock Bottom Brewery and Avalon Limousine & Security.
Gopher Women's Hockey National Champions!
Autographed stick and framed autographed poster of the 2000 American Women's College Hockey Alliance National Champions. Thanks to Gopher Women's Hockey, Women's Athletics and Gallery Service.
Wet `n Wild in Orlando....
Trip for 2 to Orlando, Florida. Includes: Roundtrip airfare for 2 from Minneapolis to Orlando, 7- night accommodations at the Caribbean Royale Resort Suites at Lake Buena Vista, one day FREE admission to Wet 'n Wild or Universal Studios Citywalk Party Pass and TransGlobal Vacations FREE value-packed Funbook. Travel between June 1-Dec. 15, 2000. Thanks to Carlson Wagonlit Travel and TransGlobal Vacations.
VB Charter
Travel with the Volleyball team as they take on Penn State and Indiana on Sept. 29 and 30. Trip includes roundtrip air for 4, hotel accommodations, game tickets and a souvenir bag. Leave on Sept. 28, return on Oct. 1. Thanks to Gopher Volleyball and Women's Athletics.
Silent Auction
The following are the items available at the silent auction, listed by category.
Arts and Culture
Loon Print $150
Much obliged to Minnesota State Lottery
Framed and matted print of the Minnesota state bird.
Untitled Print 1 $200
Much obliged to Weisman Art Museum and U of M Alumni Association
1969 framed print on paper, ed. 122/200.
Impulse Driver $300
Much obliged to Weisman Art Museum and U of M Alumni Association
1978 Scott Sandell framed lithograph, ed. 20/79.
Self Portrait $100
Much obliged to Weisman Art Museum and U of M Alumni Association
1978 lithograph and silkscreen, ed. 20/79.
Dudley Riggs' Brave New Workshop $36
Much obliged to Dudley Riggs' Brave New Workshop< br> Two VIP passes to a Brave New Workshop production.
Bestsellers Galore $300
Much obliged to Musicland Stores Corp.
A set of 4 book bestsellers, 4 CD bestsellers, 4 DVD movie bestsellers, 4 video game bestsellers and a $50 gift certificate.
"Song of the North" $300
Much obliged to Minnesota State Lottery
Framed and matted print by Derk Hansen; signed and numbered.
Taste Sensations
Pickled Parrot $25
Much obliged to the Pickled Parrot
Gift certificate, expires March 11, 2001.
Groceries to Your Door $75
Much obliged to Simon Deliveries
Gift certificate for home grocery delivery.
Ruth's Chris Steak House $100
Much obliged to Ruth's Chris Steak House
Gift certificate, expires Sept. 10, 2000.
California Cafe $75
Much obliged to California Cafe
Gift certificate.
Caribou Coffee $120
Much obliged to Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.
One pound of coffee every month for a year.
Cafe Latte $25
Much obliged to Cafe Latte
One whole dessert (ordered 2 days in advance).
Goodfellow's $60
Much obliged to Goodfellow's
Gift certificate for lunch for two.
Old Chicago $25
Much obliged to Old Chicago
Gift certificate.
Radisson Hotel Metrodome $75
Much obliged to Radisson Hotel Metrodome
Dinner for two at Meadows restaurant.
Wuollet Bakery $28
Much obliged to Wuollet Bakery
Torte gift certificate.
Nut Roll! Priceless
Much obliged to Pearson's
Pearson's 25-pound nut roll.
Timber Lodge $60
Much obliged to Timber Lodge Steakhouse, Inc.
Gift certificate.
Byerly's School of Culinary Arts $40
Much obliged to Byerly's School of Culinary Arts< br> Gift certificate for attendance to a culinary class.
Savory Reading $27
Much obliged to Beth Dooley
Signed copy of Savoring the Seasons of the Northern Heartland by Beth Dooley and Lucia Watson.
Breakfast with Your Favorite Coach $35
Much obliged to Women's Athletics
Breakfast for 3 with the Gopher Women's Athletics coach of your choice. Date, time and location to be mutually agreed upon.
Rudolph's for 25 $350
Much obliged to Rudolph's Bar-B-Que
Catered lunch for 25 people in honor of Rudolph's 25th anniversary, delivered to your home or office.
House and Home
Creative Environments $150
Much obliged to Creative Environments
Two hours of residential or commercial interior design.
Stem Gems $20
Much obliged to Stem Gems
Have you ever misplaced your wine glass at a party? Stem Gems offers a unique and attractive solution; simply clip a gem (in shopping designs) to the base of a wine glass to help guests remember which glass is theirs.
Vujovich Labor Day $400
Much obliged to Vujovich Design Build
Labor Day voucher - 8 hours of carpenter's labor.
Jerry's Hardware $40
Much obliged to Jerry's Hardware
Weber grill tool set.
Southern Stem Gems $20
Much obliged to Stem Gems
Wine glass identifiers - in southwestern Texas images.
Phone/Radio/Clock $49
Much obliged to Lucent Technologies
AT&T phone including clock radio, caller ID and call waiting.
Varsity Bike Shop $35
Much obliged to Varsity Bike Shop
Basic bicycle tune up.
Cordless Phone $49
Much obliged to Lucent Technologies
AT&T 25-Channel cordless 2-line phone.
Congressional Cookbook & Golf Balls Priceless
Much obliged to Rep. Jim Ramstad
Congressional cookbook and one dozen congressional golf balls.
Cellular Phone Package $789
Much obliged to Verizon Wireless
Audiovax 4500 dual-mode digital phone and 2000 free minutes. Includes Vibra-Call feature, Voice -activated dialing, 99 alpha-numeric number memory, rapid desktop charger, battery with 3 hours talk time or 100 hours standby time. Must be a current Verizon Wireless customer or activate a new line of service.
Children's Place
Kid's Birthday Bash! $375
Much obliged to Subway & Women's Athletics
Includes 30 tickets to a Gopher Women's 2000-01 event, use of the Club Room or similar area, birthday goodies, 6-foot Subway party sub and an appearance by Goldy.
TAGS Gymnastics $99
Much obliged to TAGS Gymnastics
One 9-week session of summer gymnastics, ages 2-18.
Tune-up Baby's Bike $35
Much obliged to Varsity Bike Shop
Basic bicycle tune up.
Kid's Western Boots $56
Much obliged to Shoe Zoo
Kids can two-step in style in these swanky western boots.
Pool Party! $250
Much obliged to University of Minnesota Rec Sports< br> Two-hour birthday/pool party for a group up to 40. Includes birthday cake, soda, lifeguard and pool time.
Honorary Bat Kid Package $100
Much obliged to the St. Paul Saints
Four reserved seats to a game, Saints hat and t- shirt, and dugout seating for the first 3 innings.
Storytime $16
Much obliged to The Red Balloon Bookshop
"The Huckabuck Family" by Carl Sandburg.
Stuffed Camel Priceless
Much obliged to The Manhattan Toy Company
"Camilla Camel;" this oversized stuffed animal will bring much joy to your child.
Health and Beauty
Hair Makeover $85
Much obliged to AKA Salon
Includes one color wave, cut and eyebrow with Wendy.
Learn to Swim $75
Much obliged to Foss Swim School
Gift certificate valid for swim lessons or purchases at the Pure Blue Swim Shop.
Swim Better $75
Much obliged to Minnesota Swimming & Diving
One-hour private lesson with Women's Swimming & Diving head coach Jean Freeman. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon.
PACE Lifestyle Program $144
Much obliged to SweatShop
12-week PACE Lifestyle Program class.
Pilates $195
Much obliged to SweatShop
6-week Pilates Program.
Pilates, too $195
Much obliged to SweatShop
6-week Pilates Program.
Tanning Package $39
Much obliged to Wild Side Salon
15-session tanning package.
Massage $75
Much obliged to Linda Schissel
One-hour therapeutic massage with Linda Schissel.
Tennis Lesson $100
Much obliged to Martin Novak
Improve your game with a one-hour lesson with Women's Tennis head coach Martin Novak. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon.
Golf Lesson $75
Much obliged to Melissa Arthur
Improve your game with a one-hour lesson with Women's Golf head coach Melissa Arthur. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon.
Leisure
Stay Downtown $145
Much obliged to Hilton Minneapolis & Towers
One-night stay.
Dudley Riggs $36
Much obliged to Dudley Riggs' Brave New Workshop< br> Two VIP passes to a Brave New Workshop production.
Weekend Night Stay $100
Much obliged to Courtyard by Marriott, Eden Prairie
Weekend-night stay, expires May 4, 2001.
Treasure Island Getaway $185
Much obliged to Treasure Island Resort & Casino
One-night stay in a whirlpool suite and a dinner cruise for 2 aboard our Spirit of the Water.
Island Package $310
Much obliged to Nicollet Island Inn
One-night room accommodation including a bottle of champagne, seasonal fruits and cheeses, Minnesota-made dinner for 2 (excluding alcohol), renowned Sunday brunch for 2 and Sunday newspaper.
Chanhassen Show $90
Much obliged to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Show-only tickets for 2.
Lodging for the Night $98
Much obliged to Northwest Inn & Conference Center< br> One-night lodging in standard or king room.
Evening Away $147
Much obliged to Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport< br> One-night stay including meal and cocktails.
Night Stay $96
Much obliged to Best Western Kelly Inn
One-night stay in a standard room.
Ramada Package $165
Much obliged to Ramada Inn Roseville
Includes dinner for 2 at Grover's Restaurant, King Room for 2 and breakfast for 2 the following morning.
Birthday Party with Goldy $150
Much obliged to Women's Athletics
Includes 5 Papa John's pizzas, birthday goodies and a special appearance by Goldy at your house.
Big Ten Bump, Set, Kill $1500
Much obliged to Gopher Volleyball and Women's Athletics
Travel with the Volleyball team as they take on Illinois and Purdue on Nov. 10-11. Trip includes roundtrip air for 4, hotel accommodations, game tickets and a souvenir bag. Leave on Nov. 9, return on Nov. 12.
Sports Fans
Minnesota Twins $56
Much obliged to The Minnesota Twins Baseball Club< br> Take yourself and three guests to a Twins game of your choice; includes 4 lower-deck reserved seats based upon availability for a game during the 2000 season.
Minnesota Twins $56
Much obliged to The Minnesota Twins Baseball Club< br> Take yourself and three guests to a Twins game of your choice; includes 4 lower-deck reserved seats based upon availability for a game during the 2000 season.
Burnet Classic Passes $150
Much obliged to Coldwell Banker Burnet Home Serv.< br> A pair of weekend passes to the Coldwell Banker Burnet Classic, Aug. 4-6 at Bunker Hills Golf Course.
Dayton's Challenge $250
Much obliged to Doug Addison, Field of Dreams
Two tickets to the Dayton's Challenge, one of the premier charity events in Minnesota, June 24-26 at the Minneapolis Golf Club.
Minnesota Wild Clubseats $260
Much obliged to Deborah Olson
Four clubseats for a Minnesota Wild Hockey game.
Minnesota Twins $56
Much obliged to The Minnesota Twins Baseball Club< br> Take yourself and three guests to a Twins game of your choice; includes 4 lower-deck reserved seats based upon availability for a game during the 2000 season.
Minnesota Twins $56
Much obliged to The Minnesota Twins Baseball Club< br> Take yourself and three guests to a Twins game of your choice; includes 4 lower-deck reserved seats based upon availability for a game during the 2000 season.
Minnesota Thunder $34
Much obliged to Minnesota Thunder
Family four-pack including 2 adult and 2 youth tickets for a game of your choice during the A-League regular season.
Memorial Stadium Brick Priceless
Much obliged to Mike Tracy and Institutional Relations
A brick from the now-demolished University of Minnesota Memorial Stadium.
LPGA Picture $400
Much obliged to Doug Addison, Field of Dreams
Framed autographed picture of 1997 Edina Realty LPGA Classic Champion Danielle Ammaccapane.
Eric Milton's Baseball $25
Much obliged to The Minnesota Twins Baseball Club< br> Baseball autographed by Eric Milton.
Independence Bowl $100
Much obliged to ARK Sports
"The Battle in Shreveport" by Minnesota sports artist Karl Jaeger; print 513 of 700.
Remember the Alamo Priceless
Much obliged to San Antonio Sports Foundation
1998 framed San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame poster autographed by Red McCombs and Jerry Grote.
Ward's Interlachen Round $450
Much obliged to Theresa Bell Ward
Round of golf for 3 with Theresa Bell Ward at Interlachen Country Club including carts and lunch.
Soccer Package $75
Much obliged to Gopher Soccer
Apparel and equipment goodies from Gopher Soccer.
Kirby Puckett's Baseball Priceless
Much obliged to Doug Addison, Field of Dreams>br? Baseball autographed by Kirby Puckett.
McGuire's 62nd Homer Priceless
Much obliged to Doug Addison, Field of Dreams
Framed picture of Mark McGuire hitting #62 at Busch Stadium.
Basketball Trip $1200
Much obliged to Gopher Women's Basketball and Women's Athletics
Travel with the Basketball team as they take on Wisconsin on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001. Trip includes roundtrip air for 4, hotel accommodations, game tickets and special souvenir bag. Leave on Jan. 17, return on Jan. 18.
Timberwolves Treasure Priceless
Much obliged to Stephanie Smith-Thompson
Shoes autographed by #2 Malik Sealy, Minnesota Timberwolves guard.
Harmon Killebrew's Ball Priceless
Much obliged to Doug Addison, Field of Dreams
Baseball autographed by Harmon Killebrew.
Minnesota Apparel $50
Much obliged to Gopher Women's Track & Field
Minnesota fleece and Minnesota t-shirt, size L.
Viking Fanatics
Daunte Culpepper's Hoofers Priceless
Much obliged to the Minnesota Vikings
Autographed shoes.
Cris Carter Threads Priceless
Much obliged to the Minnesota Vikings
Autographed jersey.
John Randle Steppers Priceless
Much obliged to the Minnesota Vikings
Autographed shoes.
Robert Smith Pigskin Priceless
Much obliged to the Minnesota Vikings
Autographed football.
Randy Moss Threads Priceless
Much obliged to the Minnesota Vikings
Autographed jersey.
Cris Carter Pigskin Priceless
Much obliged to the Minnesota Vikings
Autographed football.
Cunningham Jersey for Kids Priceless
Much obliged to the Minnesota Vikings
Kids-sized jersey.
Vikings Behind-the-Scenes Priceless
Much obliged to the Minnesota Vikings
Vikings practice and tour; includes attending a Vikings practice and a tour of Winter Park.
