Live Auction Items COLLECTION OF SPECIALTY SPIRITS #1 The members of the Bates Technical College Foundation Board of Directors have put together a collection of their favorite specialty spirits for your pleasure. One lucky bidder will take home assorted spirits to add to their bar. Value: $300 Thank you Foundation Board of Directors ARTISAN CEDAR PLANTER BOXES (SET OF TWO) # 2 Make your garden the envy of all your neighbors! This pair of artisan cedar wooden planter boxes features beautiful craftsmanship and unique design. Whether you have a small patio, medium porch or a master-gardener-sized yard, these will perfectly showcase an arrangement of plants or a variety of flowers. Value: $400 Thank you Steve Dziedziak and the Bates Technical College Architectural Woodworking program 10
SAILBOAT TOUR, HISTORY OF TACOMA S WATERFRONT, AND LUNCH # 3 Take a look at familiar sights from the water! Nosh, sip and sun as you sail on Commencement Bay. The captain will share the history of Tacoma s waterfront, along with a joke or two. While relaxing on the 21-foot boat, you and three of your friends will enjoy a catered lunch and refreshing wine. Sail is a three-hour tour, barring any sudden storms that could land you on Gilligan s Island! Expires: Sept. 30, 2016 Value: $300 Thank you Steve Johnson and Linda Jadwin PUCKER UP! # 4 Give your lips some love! Let Dr. Tess Mandapat at Pearly Whites Laser Dentistry in Ruston enhance you or your loved one s lips with LipLase sm, a natural, non-invasive therapy for lip rejuvenation. LipLase sm treatment means no injections, no incisions, and no recovery time. Lips will plump and increase in volume with just one treatment! Value: $250 Thank you Dr. Tess Mandapat 11
AUTHENTIC CHINESE DINNER FOR SIX CATERED IN YOUR HOME # 5 Six lucky people will enjoy an incredible culinary experience with Bates Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success, Lin Zhou. This authentic Chinese dinner includes garlic-steamed lobster, pineapple shrimp fried rice, ginger-basil chicken, pan-fried Chinese vegetables, braised beef with Chinese spices, and spring rolls. A Beijing native, Lin loves to cook, and enjoys seeing the pleasure her cuisine brings to others. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Expires: May 20, 2017 Value: $500 Thank you Dr. Lin Zhou CHAMPAGNE SABER AND CLASS # 6 Celebrate life s special moments with showstopping style! During this experience, learn the art of sabering a Champagne bottle. This ceremonial method for opening a bottle has been around since the early 19th Century. Napoleon was known to have said, Champagne! In victory one deserves it, in defeat one needs it. Napoleon s cavalry would celebrate their wins using their weapon of choice to slice off the top of the bottle. There s no better way to enjoy a glass of bubbly than drinking it from a freshly-sabered bottle! Saber is packaged in a custom-made wood display box. Learn the French art of sabering, and other tricks of the trade, from an expert at an hour-long class held in your home. Expires: May 20, 2017 Value: $200 Thank you Ledford Industries 12
RESTAURANT FRENZY # 7 The members of the Bates Technical College Foundation Board of Directors have put together a collection of their favorite restaurant gift cards. Cards will be auctioned off individually. Value: Varies Thank you Foundation Board of Directors BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR OF HUSKY STADIUM # 8 Do you bleed purple and gold? Then this experience is perfect for you. Get a personal tour of Husky Stadium with former All- American University of Washington defensive lineman and NFL player Jason Chorak, who played for the St. Louis Rams and Indianapolis Colts. Go behind the scenes with Jason as he takes you to rooms off-limits to the public. Tour includes the locker room, field, coach s office, weight room, and the famed Ring of Honor. Value: Priceless Thank you Jason Chorak 13
TACOMA RAINIERS PARTY DECK # 9 Friends, family, coworkers, neighbors - no matter who s on your team, you re guaranteed to have an unbelievable experience! This second-level party deck is available to 100 guests and includes an all-inclusive buffet, including beer, wine, soda and water for the Tacoma Rainiers vs. Fresno Grizzlies game on Friday, June 17. Value: $3,000 Thank you Tacoma Rainiers HANDCRAFTED WOODEN SCHOOLHOUSE DESK # 10 Add the warmth of a vintage schoolhouse desk to your home. This hand-finished desk is crafted with locally-harvested and sustainable western maple wood. Carefully constructed, this desk is versatile and stylish. The perfect partner for a child who loves to create art pieces, or a work station for adults, this desk has a slanted top, which opens for storage. Value: $200 Thank you Steve Dziedziak and the Architectural Woodworking program 14
EL GAUCHO TACOMA CHEF S WINE DINNER FOR SIX # 11 You and five of your closest friends will enjoy a special Chef s Wine Dinner at El Gaucho Tacoma. Enjoy a menu of Gaucho signature items, paired with the Sommelier s selection of wines. Expires: May 5, 2017 Value: $1,050 Thank you El Gaucho Tacoma ONE-WEEK VACATION GETAWAY # 12 From east coast to west, Canada to Hawaii, islands to mountains, choose from an array of vacation destinations to satisfy your need to explore or to escape the grind of everyday life. Whether you dream of vacationing at a small Europeanstyle lodge, an authentic Old West town, or visiting the Garden Isle, the Pearl of the Pacific, or snow-capped mountains, this is your chance to make that dream a reality! Choose a one or two bedroom condo for a week, anywhere Vacation Internationale has condos. Airfare not included. Expires: May 20, 2017 Value: $1,500 Thank you Dr. Dick Bowe 15
FUND A NEED Raise your bid card high in support of our students. Your donation will be used to establish the Bates Student Success Fund, an endowed scholarship that provides emergency assistance to those students most at-risk of dropping out of Bates Technical College. HANDCRAFTED COPPER LANTERNS (SET OF THREE) # 13 Add the perfect copper accent to the exterior of your home, your porch or your business. This set of three handcrafted hanging lanterns is the perfect way to set you apart from the rest. Your home will bathe in the flickering candle glow from these perfectly-made lanterns. Lanterns measure 15 x 6.5. Value: $450 Thank you Steve MacKay and the Bates Technical College Sheet Metal program 16
ANDERSON ISLAND CABIN GETAWAY # 14 Savor the best of the Northwest in this beautiful Anderson Island cabin. The 8-mile-long island is one of the best-kept secrets in the Pacific Northwest. Just a 15-minute ferry ride from Steilacoom, the island has two freshwater lakes, parks and playgrounds, and a saltwater marina. You and your guests will stay in a fully-furnished cabin, which sits on the Riviera Community Club s golf course. The cabin sleeps up to six guests. Relax and enjoy! Expires: May 20, 2017 Value: $500 Thank you Mike Combs 17
BURGERS AND BEER: CATERED PICNIC DINNER FOR 12 # 15 There are restaurant burgers, and then there are burgers that compete for international awards. Dazzle your taste buds and sink your teeth into the World Food Championship Snooty Chef Burger, paired with flavorful brews, and served with specialty side dishes. You and 11 of your friends will enjoy a picnic-style dinner in the college s fine dining room at the Downtown Campus. Prepared by Culinary Arts chefs and students. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Expires: Aug. 4, 2016. Value: $800 Thank you Chefs Roger Knapp, JJ Meland and Richard Houle, and the Bates Technical College Culinary Arts program SEATTLE MARINERS GROUNDSKEEPER FOR A DAY EXPERIENCE # 16 Take me out to the ballgame! For the ultimate Seattle Mariners fan, here s your opportunity to join the Mariners as Guest Groundskeeper! Shadow the Head Groundskeeper and help prepare for an upcoming home game. In addition, you will be given two box tickets for the game (the Guest Groundskeeper does not need a ticket). Restrictions: Participant must be physically able to perform duties stated above and be 16 years of age or older, no exceptions. One person can participate. Specific dates apply. Value: $500 Thank you Seattle Mariners 18
DESIGN YOUR OWN KNIFE # 17 Why buy off-the-shelf when you can customize? One lucky bidder will work alongside master knife designer Mike Vellekamp, who will guide you through the steps of crafting your own knife. Start the project with a drawing to your specifications, and leave with a custom knife. Whether you re searching for the perfect Father s Day gift, or you re a master chef in the kitchen, this experience will leave you with your own custom-fabricated knife that will last generations. Classes are scheduled on four Saturdays, on mutually-agreed-upon dates. Value: $400 Thank you Ledford Industries HAWK S NEST # 18 Put your 12th Man pride on display with hand-crafted, specially-designed ¼ steel, polished and clear-coated Seahawks art pieces, designed for interior wall mount. Each piece measures 12 x 18. And, show your colors from the curb with a Seahawks-branded mailbox. With these items, you ll quickly become the envy of Seahawks fans everywhere. Go Hawks! Value: $350 Thank you Linc Sprinkel, Brian Long, Doug Yarbrough and the Welding and Automotive Technology programs 19