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Silent Auction and Live Auction

There will be a very festive and exciting silent auction and live auction at this year's Soul & Elegance. All proceeds from the auction (as well as the event) goes toward the mission and work at Donaldina Cameron House (all proceeds in excess of the items or services' value is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law).

The silent auction will begin at 5:30pm and final bids due at 6:45pm. To bid, please use your bidder number which will be indicated on your name tag. Simply write your bidder number next to the pre-set bid amounts. All items include a "buy it now" price which will effectively end the auction of the item at the guaranteed purchase price.

The live auction will begin after dessert at 7:50pm. Please use your bidder number provided with your registration packet (picked up at registration) for the live auction. You will receive instructions from the auctioneer regarding the live auction.

The list of live auction and silent auction items are listed below. We are receiving items daily, so there may be more items on the night of Soul & Elegance than listed below.

Live Auction

Welk Resort Sirena del Mar  
Beaux Arts hotel in Cabo San Lucas                        
$250.00 gift card towards air; 5 nights in a Two Bedroom Ocean Front Penthouse - 1376 sq ft  Sleeps up to 6
Rated #1 Resort by Trip Advisor
On the beach
This beachfront hotel is located in Cabo San Lucas, close to Cabo del Sol Golf Club, Playa del Amor, and Land's End. Area attractions also include El Arco and The Point.
Private beach
In addition to 2 outdoor swimming pools, Welk Resort Sirena del Mar features a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a concierge desk.
Balconies, kitchens
Guestrooms open to balconies with ocean views and feature beds with pillowtop mattresses. Other amenities include LCD televisions with premium cable channels and kitchens
Napa Home Getaway with Wine Tasting Passes for 6
3 nights in a 3 bedroom/2 bath house overlooking vineyards – 2100 sq. ft.
Located about 1 hour from San Francisco in a quiet, secure neighborhood.
Walking distance to Yountville. Surrounded by bike paths,  award-winning restaurants and the valley’s infamous 400+ wineries. Situated on .5 acres with a fenced backyard that has a hot tub,  BBQ and table for 8. A Gourmet kitchen with attached family room. Equipped with 42”HD flat screen and DVD,  CD Player/Stereo System.  Internet access. Central air conditioning. Indoor & outdoor fireplaces (wood provided)
Autignac Holiday at Le Barn (France) + $250 toward airfare               
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.  Courtyard and stunning roof terrace
Le Barn is a spacious and light village house. It can comfortably sleep 6 adults and 2 children. Through the entrance hall you will find an open plan kitchen / dining room which leads out to a courtyard, perfect for alfresco BBQ dining. The kitchen is equipped with all you need to cook for your family and friends.
On the second floor are 2 double bedrooms with a shared bathroom and separate WC. Bedroom 1 looks over the courtyard and has views across the vineyards. On the top floor the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and a roof terrace with stunning views over the vineyards of Faugeres and the Espinouse Mountains. All bedrooms can accommodate a cot or extra bed which are provided free of charge.
Le Barn is equipped with all you will need for your holiday - including TV/DVD player and iPod docking station in each bedroom. There are a variety of books and DVDs for all ages. Bikes and pushchairs can be stored in the small garage. Parking is possible outside the house.
Willie McCovey                 
Donated & Autographed bat and ball and special photo with the Baseball Hall of Famer.
One of the most intimidating hitters of his era, Willie “Stretch” McCovey, broke into the big leagues with the San Francisco Giants in 1959 with a 4 for 4 performance against Hall of Famer Robin Roberts.  Over a 21-year career, he hit 521 home runs with 1,555 RBIs.  Beloved by generations of Giants fans throughout, this six time All-star was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986.
Here’s your chance to own a genuine Louisville Slugger Bat and Rawlings baseball donated and autographed by Willie himself.  The successful bidder will have the unique opportunity to have his/her picture taken with Willie McCovey tonight!
Gourmet dinner for 20 in Culbertson Hall (at Cameron House)
Celebrating a special birthday or anniversary?  Maybe it’s a commission reunion……
Make it a special night…… gourmet dinner prepared and served by Cameron House’s own team of great cooks.
Menu and theme to be determined.
Includes parking in our lot

Silent Auction

Elegant Chocolate Truffles
Handmade soft ganache truffles dressed for that special gift or event
Approximately 2 ˝ lbs. or 75 pieces 
Museum Hopping & Lunch
2 VIP general admission passes to the Legion of Honor and the
Asian Art Museum. 
$50 Gift Certificate to Yank Sing in San Francisco
Pier 39 Family Fun Pack  & Pier 23 Café
Fun-filled day at Pier 39 with a Family Fun Pack for 4.  Included are Blue & Gold
Fleet Bay Cruise or RocketBoat Ride, Carousel Ride, Magowan’s Infinite Mirror
Maze, Turbo Ride and 2 Hour Validation for PIER 39 Parking Garage.
$50 Gift Card at Pier 23 Café - PIER 23 CAFE made Anthony Bourdain’s list of San Francisco’s TOP EATERIES!
Pier 39 Family Fun Pack & Circolo Restaurant & Lounge
A great day for a family of 4 wih a  Pier 39 Family Fun Pack.  Included are Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise or RocketBoat Ride, Carousel Ride, Magowan’s Infinite Mirror
Maze, Turbo Ride, Aquarium of the Bay and 2 Hour Validation for PIER 39 Parking Garage
Yerba Buena Ice Skating for 4 & Amici’s Pasta
Have a visit to the beautiful Yerba Buena Gardens before going to the skating rink.  Admission and skates for 4 and a $30 Gift Card for a pasta meal at Amici’s.
2 tickets to Yoshi’s & Scala’s Bistro
An evening for 2 at YOSHI'S SF JAZZ HOUSE with a $100 Gift Card for dinner at Scala’s Bistro; awarded the Best Restaurant with Private Dining by the Northern California Meetings & Events in their 2010 Best Industry Awards
An evening at Beach Blanket Babylon tickets for 2 & 1 Night at the Westin San Francisco Market Street
2 tickets to Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon, the longest running musical revue in theatre history. Evenings or a Sunday matinee and a night at the Westin San Francisco Market Street
 3 Bottles of  2006 Spiridon Cabernet Sauvignon
 2 Bottles
 1 Bottle
Napa Valley Boutique Wine.  Spiridon is an ancient Greek name derived from the Latin "spiritus" (spirit).The essence of Spiridon wine is Spiro Dalageorgas’ blending the spirit and miracle of my Old World Greek roots with the richness and complexity of the Napa Valley terroir.
For those car buffs..An exciting day at the Infineon Raceway
2 General Admission tickets to Saturday of the Sonoma Motorsports Festival on June 2, 2012.
Features  nearly 400 historic race cars, including legendary marques like Ferrari, Lotus, Porsche, McLaren and Corvette, among others. You’ll witness 10 unique race groups take to the 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course throughout the weekend with warm-ups and racing slated for both Saturday and Sunday.  This is your only chance to see the ultimate collection of historic race cars take to the Sonoma Valley road course.
Pre-season 49ers tickets (mid/late August)
Laser signed football
Chinatown YMCA with a 3 mo. Membership including 3 private sessions with personal trainer
On September 20, 2010, they reopened with 41,000 square feet of space that includes a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center, 5-lane 25 yard pool, yoga and pilates studios, demonstration kitchen, community center, teen center, multipurpose room, and more!
Saturday Night Stay Hyatt Regency Hotel at Airport with Brunch for 2
Stunning waterfront location along beautiful San Francisco Bay.  A recent $27 million renovation of guestroom and suites.  Complimentary shuttle service to airport. Sunday Brunch at Swiftwater Café.
Marine’s Memorial Club
2 nights with breakfast/Happy Hour and $50 for dining
Weekend getaway at the 65 year old “Club” in downtown  San Francisco.  Happy Hour
Marriott Hotel at San Francisco Airport
One weekend night with breakfast for Two at Hangar Steak and 2 Passes to the de Young Museum
Lion Dance
Kei Lun Martial Arts
Bring the thunder and excitement to your next event in the Bay Area—big or small! Kei Lun Martial Arts performs the colorful traditional Chinese lion dance for every festive occasion including weddings, grand openings, corporate gatherings, new year’s celebrations, baby parties, school assemblies, etc. Optional storytelling included if desired. Includes one lion, masked character, and live music.
Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country
Club Foursome with cart
Set amongst the beauty of 128 acres of rolling hills and nestled next to the protected open space of the Arastradero Preserve, Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club offers incomparable Bay Area vistas. Since 1958, Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club has earned its reputation as a welcoming and distinctive private club with a challenging golf course and panoramic Bay Area views.
Hiddenbrook Golf Club
Foursome with cart
Hiddenbrooke Golf Club is a world-class championship golf course designed by golf legend, Arnold Palmer. Golf Digest awarded Hiddenbrooke with the prestigious four and a half out of five star rating. Hiddenbrooke Golf Club is proud to be the only course in the surrounding Contra Costa, Marin and Yolo counties to receive the four and a half star rating.
The Bridges Golf Club
Twosome with cart
The Bridges Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course with superior conditions, a distinct style and personality. Located amidst the rolling hills of San Ramon, this daily fee course offers narrowly sloped fairways, quick greens and heavily landscaped hillsides. Distinguishing features include two split fairways, elevation changes, and 85 yard-long 18th green. The natural surroundings and scenery complete the ultimate public golf experience.
Saratoga Country Club
Foursome with cart
Saratoga Country Club is private country club located on approximately 100 acres in the secluded foothills of Saratoga and offers scenic views of Santa Clara Valley. Saratoga Country Club was formed in April 1958 and first opened for play June 6, 1962.
Jade Coin Necklace
Black Onyx Stone Necklace
Silver, black and orange beaded Necklace
18" Multicolored glass lampwork cane beaded necklace.
Clear Channel Billboard
Location # 001600 San Francisco Bay Area
Bay Bridge 225 ft E/O 3rd St SS
City: San Francisco Zip: 94105
Facing: East
Size: 12'6" x 47'
Total EOI (Weekly EYES-ON Impressions): 521.1*
DEC (Daily Effective Circulation): 148.5*
(* Numbers in thousands)
This prominent bulletin towers over the famous San Francisco Skyway. Heavy
westbound traffic entering San Francisco from the Bay Bridge is exposed to this
dominant structure. The Skyway is the primary link between the metropolitan San Francisco market and the densely populated East Bay region. The Skyway also connects San Francisco with the affluent Peninsula markets and the San Francisco International Airport.
Foot Spa and Tea Bar & Marzano Italian Restaurant
Hotel Shattuck Plaza with breakfast at FIVE and family pass to Lawrence Hall of Science
Built in 1910 by the family of Francis Kittredge Shattuck, the hotel was Berkeley's first, and set the standard for hotels that followed. After undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation, this is Berkeley's newest boutique hotel.
FIVE, A Modern American Bistro - FIVE features local, organic and sustainable ingredients.
(2) Faces Plus
Vitamin C Infusion Facial

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