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Giants Ball “Dude” or “Dudette”
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Active/Sports, Fun-for-All
San Francisco, CA
April or May 2012
Have a friend, mom, dad or uncle who loves the Giants and still has a
little pop in his/her step? The Guardsmen and the Giants Community
Fund are pleased to offer a truly one-of-a-kind San Francisco baseball
experience. Your favorite adult will be on the field with glove in hand,
manning the foul territory for a Giants game this season. Includes four
lower box tickets. Monday – Friday home game in April or May 2012.
Items in Package:
– Be an on-the-field ball-person for a SF Giants MLB game (one person)
– Four lower box tickets for a SF Giants MLB Game
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Rubbin’ is’ Racing: NASCAR Dream Package
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Active/Sports, Fun-for-All
Sonoma, CA
June 22-24, 2012
You like it loose around the corner? Got a thing for big engines? Want
to be buddies with the Bud Light gals? Come experience the heart
pumping fastest growing sport – NASCAR – in Sonoma. Road-course
racing has become the latest rage on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
circuit, featuring more beatin’ and bangin’ than any short track. And
nowhere is that more evident than at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 in
Sonoma. Package includes Four Grandstand tickets and VIP parking
passes to Nascar weekend at Infineon Raceway as well as accomodations in a 2-bedroom townhouse near the Sonoma Square. The event
dates are June 22-24, 2012.
Items in Package:
– Four Grandstand Tickets to Toyota/Save Mart 350
– VIP Parking Passes to Toyota/Save Mart 350
– Accomodations in a two-bedroom townhome during Toyota/Save Mart 350 weekend
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“The Reel Deal”: Yuba River Fly Fishing
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Active/Sports, Fun-for-All, Adventure
Yuba River in Northern California
Mutually agreed upon date in 2012
John Drew, one of Northern California’s Premier fishing & hunting
guides, will be floating you and one lucky guest down the magnificent
Yuba River’s fly fishing only water for a Fly Fishing adventure. Package includes a premium 5 weight rod and reel, courtesy of Red Truck
Fly Fishing Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters; hands on private fly casting
lessons for 2 at the Leland Ranch in Sonoma and a gourmet catered
riverside meal prepared by “Enrique.”
Expires 12/31/12 – mutually agreed upon dates.
Items in Package:
– Expert guided Fly Fishing adventure for two
– One premium 5 weight rod and reel
– Fly Casing Lesson for two at Lelan Ranch in Sonoma
– Gourmet Catered Meal
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Pre-Game Meet & Greet with Giants
Reliever Jeremy Affeldt
Active/Sports, Fun-for-All
San Francisco, CA
Mutually agreed upon date in 2012
Four people will have the chance to meet Giants Reliever Jeremy
Affeldt and take a photo with him in the Giants dugout. The package
also includes a pre-game field visit for four and four lower box tickets.
Must be available to arrive two hours before the start of a mutually
agreed upon weeknight game at AT&T Park (package not valid on
Opening Day).
Items in Package:
– Meet and greet with Jeremy Affeldt for four guests
– Four lower box tickets
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405
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Mendocino for a Tickle
Romantic, Wine/Food Enthusiast
Mendocino, CA
Book within 2 years
The Ultimate California Wine Country Romantic Getaway for Two. Five
days and four nights accommodations for two at the world famous
Stevenswood Spa and Resort. Gourmet dinner for two at their 5
-diamond, award-winning restaurant. Visit to the Indigo Eco-Spa with
massage for two. Train tour of redwood forest with box lunch.
Special insiders tasting of wines in the barrel and picnic at the westernmost winery in the United States, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Tour
of the Mendocino Botanical Garden. Winners have two years to book
their trip. Specific dates are subject to availability.
Items in Package:
– Four Nights accomodations for two at Stevenswood Spa and Resort
– Gourmet Dinner for two
– Massage for two
– Train Tour of Redwood Forest with Box Lunch
– Wine tasting at winery overlooking Pacific Ocean
– Tour of Mendocino Botanical Garden
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Giants Junior Announcer
Active/Sports, Fun-for-All
San Francisco, CA
June 29, 2012
A San Francisco Giants tradition can be yours as your son or daughter
will announce three Giants batters during a home game. Whether
it’s 3-up and 3-down or Posey hits a home run, your child will always
remember their night at the mic! Listen to your child’s voice echo
through AT&T Park in your four lower box tickets. Child must be 7-12
years old. Game is Friday, June 29, 2012 (7:15pm start) vs. Reds.
Date is non-transferrable.
Items in Package:
– One child for one inning batter announcement at SF Giants game
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Categories: Location: Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston
Active/Sports, Fun-for-All
San Francisco, CA
This icomic photo captures one of the most famous moments in
sports! On May 25, 1965 this rematch took place in Lewiston, Maine.
Midway through the first round, Liston fell to the canvas in what
reporters later called the Phantom Punch. Ali stood over his fallen
opponent and yelled, “Get Up and Fight Sucker!” Referee “Jersey
Joe” Walcott never counted to ten, yet Ali won the fight in one of the
most controversial matches in boxing history. Original Ali signed
collectible with COA by Online Authentics. The King of the Ring
recently turned 70 years old. This is your oppourtunity to own one of
the most iconic picutures of Mohammed Ali ever. Don’t miss out on
this opportunity to own a piece of history.
Items in Package:
– Framed picture and signed by Mohammed Ali
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408
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First Pitch at a Giants Game
Active/Sports, Fun-for-All
San Francisco, CA
May 1, 2012
Ever thought you could throw the first pitch better than the celebrities? Well, test your arm – and your nerve – at AT&T Park on Tuesday,
May 1st Giants vs. Marlins (7:15pm start). Includes four lower box
tickets. Date is non-transferrable.
Items in Package:
– Throw the first pitch at SF Giants vs. Florida Marlins MLB game
(one person)
– Four lower box tickets to game
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Watch and Play:
The US Open at Olympic Club
Active/Sports, Fun-for-All
San Francisco, CA
June 11 – 17, 2012
This is a “Gimmie” for any golf or sports fan. The U.S. Open returns
to the Olympic Club for the fifth time on June 11 – 17, 2012. Come
experience the Open. Package includes week long passes for two to
the US Open, plus you and 2 of your best friends get to experience the
Lake Course first hand with professional golfer, local celebrity, former
Olympic Club champion, and holder of the course record of 62 on the
Lake Course John Abendroth. You also will be able to co-host the
radio show “Hooked on Golf” with John Abendroth to speak about
your experience playing the Lake Course and plugging your business.
Scheduling for the round on the Lake Course is to be mutually
agreeable.
Items in Package:
– Week long passes for two to the US Open at Olympic Club
– Tee-time for three guests, with professional John Abendroth on the Lake Course at the Olympic Club. Date to be mutually agreed-upon buy winner & donor, and subject to availability
– Radio show appearance with John Abendroth. Date to be mutually agreed-upon buy winner & donor, and subject to availability
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Batting Practice for 75 at AT&T Park
Active/Sports, Fun-for-All
San Francisco, CA
Mutually agreed upon date in 2012
This summer you can entertain your friends, co-workers or clients with
an exclusive afternoon taking swings at AT&T Park. Seventy-five guests
will be invited to enjoy four hours of on-field play complete with a buffet
lunch and open wine & beer bar in the dugouts for the duration of the
afternoon. The experience will be personalized with announcements
and stats for players from the Giants’ scoreboard crew, and each guest
will receive a custom baseball hat to remember the day. Batting practice
to be pitched by former Giant. Date to be mutually agreed upon in 2012.
Items in Package:
– Batting Practice at AT&T Park for 75 guests
– Buffet lunch and open wine/beer bar
– Announcer support
– Custom baseball hat for each guest
– Batting Practice pitched by Former SF Giant
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The Pledge
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Gooaaaallllllll!
Manchester United… Gooaaaallllllll!
Active/Sports, Fun-for-All, Adventure, Vacation
London/Manchester, UK
April 7, 2012
Score a hat-trick with this prized adventure. Grab a pint or two and
see Wayne Rooney’s Red Devil squad in person at Old Trafford Football
Stadium (grounds). You and a guest are going to watch Manchester
United take on Queens Park Rangers at Manchester’s home field on
April 7, 2012. Crowd a little too rowdy for you? No problem, you will
be enjoying the game and revelry from the Manchester side! Don your
complimentary MU jersey and saddle up for the most exciting British
football experience around. Package includes $1,000 in airline vouchers
and accommodations in London for 3 nights. Special Thank You to AON
for this generous donation.
Items in Package:
– Tickets for two to Manchester United match against QPR on April 7, 2012
– Two Manchester United Jerseys
– Airfare vouchers included
– Accomodations for two for three nights in London
Note: Airline voucher valued at $1,000/person
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Sitting on the Annals of Sports History: Cal
Memorial Stadium Benches & Vintage 1928
Big Game Photograph
Categories: Location: Fun-for-All
San Francisco, CA
Own a piece of sports history. These authentic benches are a collectors
and enthusiasts dream. California Memorial Stadium opened in 1923
at 71,799 seats and was regarded as the largest stadium in Northern California. The stadium was originally created in memorial to Californians
who fought and lost their lives in World War I. The stadium hosted the
1982 game between Berkeley and Stanford that featured “the Play”.
To compliment these collector’s items is a vintage photograph from
the November 28, 1928 Big Game. Cal was 6-1-1 and Stanford was 7-3.
The winner would go to the Rose Bowl. As it turned out, the Bears and
Cardinals tied 13-13 allowing Cal to advance to Pasadena.
Items in Package:
– Authentic benches from the old California Memorial Stadium
– Vintage 1928 Big Game photograph; 16” x 20” double-matted & framed in walnut.
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Heli Skiing Adventure in Sun Valley, Idaho
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Active/Sports, Fun-for-All, Adventure, Vacation
Sun Valley, ID
Book within 2012 Ski Season
This exciting Heli Ski adventure, courtesy of EpicQuest combines fresh
powder, access to untouched slopes in the Sawtooth Mountain range
and a relaxing stay in your own mountain retreat. Enjoy après ski activities in both Ketchum and Hailey, the most exclusive resort towns in
America. Ski up to 7 runs per day, each averaging a 2000 foot decent,
via private helicopter. This is a once in a lifetime experience! Package
includes two days heli-skiing, one day skiing at Sun Valley Resort and
four nights lodging – 2012 season applies.
Items in Package:
– Two days helicopter skiing for four guests
– One day of skiing at Sun Valley Resort for all four guests is also included
– Accomodations for four nights for four people included
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Wine and Dine with Giants’ Legend JT Snow
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Active/Sports, Wine/Food Enthusiast
San Francisco, CA
Mutually agreed upon date in 2012
An intimate and once in a lifetime dining experience indeed...You and
your five guests will be joined by Giants legend J.T. Snow alongside
Napa Valley winemaker Katie Hamilton Shaffer for a gourmet vintner
dinner at San Francisco’s very own MoMo’s. Katie will take you on a
tasting adventure through her Napa wines paired with MoMo’s finest
dishes, finished with the exclusive release of THIRST “J.T. Snow Signature Series” Cabernet Sauvignon, a special partnership to raise funds
and awareness for the Jack and J.T. Snow Fund. After dinner, walk
across the street to the World Champion Giants ballpark as you’ll enjoy
the ballgame with your friends in 6 lower box seats. Wine, dine and
play ball!
** Mutually agreed upon
Donated by:
Katie Hamilton Shaffer/
Items in Package:
Toolbox Wine Co.
– Dinner for three couples (6 people)
J.T. Snow
– Special Wine Pairing at Dinner
MoMo’s
– Gift wine bottle signed by J.T. Snow
San Francisco Giants
– Six Lower Box Tickets to SF Giants Game
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American Safari: We’re Going Hoggin’!
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Active/Sports, Fun-for-All, Adventure
Dry Creek Preserve in Northern California
Mutually agreed upon date in 2012
This is about as close to an African Safari as you can get in the Continental United States. Join guide Kyle Fox for a good old fashioned Pig Hunt
at the Dry Creek Preserve in Northern California. With over 30,000 acres
of private ranchlands just 3 hours north of San Francisco and abundant
pigs to hunt, this is an experience of a lifetime. The package includes
hunting for 2, food and lodging.
Items in Package:
– Expert guided Pig Hunt for two
– Accomodations and meals included
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Beaches and Baseball
Active/Sports, Fun-for-All
San Diego, CA
August 18-19, 2012
Mix your metaphors with this Baseball and Beach experience. You’re
heading to warm beach-olicious San Diego, for a weekend of fun in the
sun and America’s favorite pastime. This package for two includes
accomodations, airfare vouchers and tickets to both games between
SF Giants vs. Padres at Petco Park on August 18 and 19th, 2012. Tickets
are in the Field Box Level, which has one of very best views of the park.
Items in Package:
– Two-field box level tickets at Petco Park for SF Giants vs. Padres on both August 18 and 19th
– Hotel Accomodations for two nights for two
– Airfare vouchers included
Note: Airline vouchers valued at $200/person
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All Class at the Masters
Active/Sports, Fun-for-All, Vacation
Augusta, GA
April 5-8, 2012
Bobby Jones envisioned it. Nicklaus, Palmer, and Woods enriched it. Walk
the fairways of golf royalty at this years Masters Tournament in Augusta,
GA. You and one guest will enjoy Saturday and Sunday admission to this
prestigious event. Accomodations for three nights are included in a house
mere minutes away from Augusta National. Don’t miss out to experience
the Masters the way it ought to be.
Items in Package:
– Tickets for two on both Saturday and Sunday at the Masters
– Three nights accomodations
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Spring Training Trip for two to see the Giants
– Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24!
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Active/Sports, Fun-for-All, Vacation
Phoenix, AZ
March 23-24, 2012
Check out the 2012 Giants as they hit the field for Spring Training in sunny Arizona! The package includes $750 towards airfare for two from the
Bay Area to Phoenix, two nights at the Ritz-Carlton. Phoenix – Friday,
March 23 and Saturday, March 24, two tickets to the Giants games on
Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24 at Scottsdale Stadium. Dates
are non-transferrable.
Items in Package:
– Tickets for two to both March 23rd and 24th SF Giants spring training games
– Two nights accomodations for two at the Ritz-Carlton
– Airfare voucher included
Note: $750 towards airfare
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La Pura Vida: Living like Rico’s in Costa Rica
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Active/Sports, Fun-for-All, Adventure, Vacation
Bejuco, Costa Rica
Book by March, 2013
This trip includes a week’s accommodation for 6 to Costa del Sol, an
oceanside home in beautiful Bejuco, Costa Rica. Casa de Vida is a spacious
3-bedroom/ 3-bath home with its own private pool and jacuzzi. Enjoy full
access to the property’s lounge area, tennis court, volleyball, and pool, or
take a short stroll down to the award-winning Bejuco Beach. The home
and its amenities are ideal for a group of friends or family. Costa Rica is
home to some of the best fishing in the world. There are also many other
activities in Costa Rica you can enjoy like hiking, canopy tours, surfing, golf,
snorkeling, diving, kayaking and much more! The week stay is available
thru March 2013. Specific dates are subject to availability.
Items in Package:
– Accomodations for six in luxury home
– Full access to property’s tennis courts, volleyball courts and pool
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Beachfront Bahamas
Active/Sports, Fun-for-All, Adventure, Vacation, Wine/Food Enthusiast, Romance
Abaco, Bahamas
Book within 3 years
Island Explorations offers a week’s accommodations for eight at its Bone
Ami or Bone Amour beachfront retreats in Abaco, Bahamas. This spacious
house and guest house, just 40 feet from the clear blue waters of the
Cherokee Sound, accommodate eight adults in four bedrooms and three
bathrooms. The perfect spot for family vacations, snorkeling, bone fishing,
diving, kayaking, or just plain relaxing. For those fisherman out there, especially those who want to bonefish -- local guides can take two anglers to
the best locations for $500/day. Go deep-sea fishing for Wahoo, tuna and
more -- just a mile or so offshore! Boats for hire with expert, local captains
are available. Activities and meals can be arranged, but are not included.
Transport not included. Winners have three years to book their week.
Specific dates subject to availability.
Items in Package:
– One week accomodation for eight at Bone Ami or Bone Amour
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Kentucky Derby Experience
Active/Sports, Fun-for-All, Adventure, Vacation
Louisville, KY
May 5, 2012
And you’re off!!!!........to the 138th Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 5,
2012. You and a guest will fly from the Bay Area to Louisville. On Friday,
you will get a “warm-up” for the Derby by attending the Kentucky Oaks at
Churchill Downs. Saturday, you’ll witness the first and most prestigious leg
of horse racing’s Triple Crown, while sipping mint juleps. Package includes
$1,000 voucher for airfare (Bay Area-Louisville), hotel accommodations for
three nights (Thurs-Sat) in Louisville (double occupancy) and two tickets
to both the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks.
Items in Package:
– Two tickets for both the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby
– Airfare vouchers included
– Accomodations for three nights for two
– Surprise activities…
Note: Airline voucher valued at $500/person
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Beantown Brawl: Yanks at Sox
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Active/Sports, Fun-for-All, Vacation
Boston, MA
April 20-22, 2012
Rivalries don’t get better than this, Boston v. NY Yankees, every series is
epic. You and a guest will travel to beautiful Boston to walk the streets of
Paul Revere and revel in Baseball history. This package includes all three
games from April 20-22 at Fenway Park, plus hotel, air and dinner for two
at one of Boston’s premiere restaurants.
Items in Package:
– Tickets for two to all three Boston vs. Yankees games
– Accomodations for two for two nights
– One dinner for two
– Airfare included
Note: Airfare provided in the form of a Roundtrip Coach Tickets on United
Airlines (pending availability and to be scheduled with donor)
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Supper with Wells Fargo’s John G. Stumpf
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Fun-for-All, Wine/Food Enthusiast
San Francisco, CA
Mutually agreed upon date by February 1, 2013
From Wall Street to 420 Montgomery Street: A Dinner Affair with John
G. Stumpf, President & CEO of Wells Fargo & Co. at the Wells Fargo board
room. The package includes appetizers, dinner, and drinks for up to 25
distinguished guests. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to meet
and mingle with Mr. Stumpf! Date will be mutually agreed upon.
Expires on February 1, 2013.
Items in Package:
– Dinner for up to 25 guests with John Stumpf, President/CEO of Wells Fargo & Co. in the Wells Fargo Board Room
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Beautiful Tetons in Jackson Hole
Active/Sports, Fun-for-All, Adventure, Vacation
Jackson Hole, WY
Book within 2 years
This ultimate Jackson Hole vacation home offers dynamic views of the
Teton Range, Cache Creek and Snow King, particularly from the dining
and living area, and outdoor deck space. Enjoy the outstanding vantage
point while you grill or better yet, from the private hot tub on the top
deck. With its open floor plan, this home is designed with entertaining in
mind. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and all of the amenities to entertain twelve people. The master
bedroom is located on the top floor and features a king-size bed and a
private deck with views of Cache Creek. Enjoy a soak in the Jacuzzi tub
while admiring the slopes of Snow King. Other bedrooms/bathrooms: two
queens, two twins, two sets of adult-size custom bunk beds, plus three full
bathrooms and one powder room. The house is nicely divided for privacy,
with two bedrooms on the bottom and second floors. The house is completely stocked with towels and linens, games and books, Wii, DVD, cable,
and Wi-Fi for your entrainment. Pets are negotiable. No indoor smoking,
please. Winners have two years to book their week. Specific dates are
subject to availability.
Items in Package:
– Luxury home accomodations in Jackson Hole for up to 12 people
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Fly a High Performance Stunt Plane
Categories: Active/Sports, Adventure
Location: San Francisco, CA
Relevant Dates: Mutually agreed upon date in 2012
Ever dreamed of flying with the Blue Angels? Now you can experience
what it’s like to fly a high performance aerobatic airplane. Cory Lovell from
the Patriots Jet Team will give you your dream shot. You’ll get a chance
to take the controls of a Russian Sukhoi, the top aerobatic aircraft in the
world. Your ride of a lifetime will start at the Hayward Airport and a birdseye view of San Francisco, and finally aerobatics over Napa. Date to be
mutually agreed upon.
Items in Package:
– One person flight experience with Cory Lovell from the Patriots Jet Team
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