version: 3/5/08
SPECIAL GOODS & SERVICES - ROWERS ONLY - EXPERIENCES - COACHING - TASTY FOOD & DRINK - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Gold & Diamond Hoops
Value: $750
Donated by: L.A. Giacobbi & Co & Carolyn McGonagle
You’re never fully dressed without a smile….and diamonds! This special offering is from the L.A. Giacobbi & Co, diamond dealer to the trades, where our very own Carolyn McGonagle, coach and jeweler, works. Treat yourself or someone special that you know to these 18k white gold hoops containing round brilliant cut diamonds You’ll make someone very very happy and you’ll know that you’re supporting your boat club at the same time. What a wonderful thing to do!
GreenNow Home Energy & Water Audit
Value: $279
Donated by: Naheed Hasnat of GreenNow USA
Go beyond driving a Prius! GreenNow helps home owners gro Green while saving 20%-40% on their monthly utility bills. Based on a 2 ½ hour audit of your home, they will generate a personalized Home Action Report which will show you how to reduce your carbon footprint through habit changes, handyman fixes and home improvements. This offer expires August 31st, 2008.
www.greennowusa.com
Cocktail Party Kit
Value: $75
Donated by: Alexandra Ohlson
Let’s party! All you need are a few friends and this basket and you’re ready to go. Included are ingredients for two types of cocktails, snacks, decorations and a party game. Keep this for unexpected visitors or let it motivate you to send out invitations.
Clear Lake Scullers Shirt Assortment
Value: $40
Donated by: Mike Sullivan
True rowers collect rowing shirts wherever they go. This is your opportunity to pick up a small assortment (3-4) of Clear Lake Scullers shirts to add to your collection. Could be girls frilly tank or a regular T. Details coming later.
Sweep Boat Art Project
Value:
Donated by: Mike Sullivan
The winner of this item gets the midsection of an old wooden pocock 4+ which can be cut or sectioned as wished to design furniture or awards. Mike will provide help and guidance on how best to restore shape and good looks to this fine piece of our rowing history.
Elegant and Modern Espresso Set
Value: $30
Donated by: Nellie Chien
Enjoy coffee in style! This offer is for an elegant and modern espresso set with 4 brushed metal cups and matching saucers and spoons. Use this set yourself the next time you have company or keep it as a lovely hostess gift for the next time you travel.
Get Out of ERG Test
Value: pricelessly painless
Donated by: Carolyn McGonagle
If you row for Carolyn, you KNOW why you want this! Will you pull it out for the next 2 x 2k or will you wait to use it the next time we have to do a 6k followed by another 4? It's your choice. There are two winners on this one - the highest female bidder and highest male bidder. You must already have a score on record and you have to show up - no fair calling it in!
Three Experienced Coxing Sessions
Value: priceless
Donated by: Pat Worthington
There you are, ready to row and you’ve got a team but no cox’n. It used to be that your only choice was an empty seat, a badly set boat and a grouchy oversized cox’n. Now, you have a better option! Use the experienced coxing services of Pat Worthington who has been the sole cox’n of the novice team for months. The winner of this item may call upon Pat’s services three separate times for use as a practice cox’n. The only restrictions are that it not be a Friday morning and that she has 24 hours notice and the time & date are mutually available.
Get Out Of Coxing Card
Value: priceless
Donated by: Chandra Claycamp
As you prepare for your next practice, you realize with a groan that it’s your turn up to cox. Well if you win this item, you can pull out your Get Out Of Coxing card and arrange for Chandra to take your place! She will do her best to be available when you need her but requests 24 hours notice (more is always helpful) and she will work with you to find an alternate date if she has a conlict.
Coach for a Day
Value: pricelessly amusing
Donated by: Carolyn McGonagle
Never met a rower who didn't secretly desire to be in charge - and now you can fulfill that desire. Follow the existing training plan or come up with something new - set the lineups, choose the warmup and workout and get started. Boat yourself or ride in the launch to ensure that your plan is followed correctly. This offer must be redeemed after SDCC and with prior agreement on the date with Carolyn.
Ride in the Tesla Roadster
Value: priceless – a rare opportunity
Donated by: Lauren Wessel
Come along for a ride in the most exciting new car on the road -- the 100% electric Tesla Roadster! Unfortunately, for legal reasons, you cannot drive the car, but you'll be in the passenger seat with BIAC’s Lauren Wessel at the helm. But it's a thrill from the passenger seat, too! Since the fleet is currently tied up doing thousands of miles of range testing, the ride will not be available until the end of March. Lauren will schedule with you to find a day that works for you and for the fleet. She’ll pick a fun route to drive, hope for sun, put the top down, and you’ll go cruising!
The winner of the auction will also receive a Tesla poster, a Tesla sticker, a Tesla keychain, and two auto magazines featuring the Tesla Roadster on the cover!
Kayak in Monterey Bay Coupon
Value: $30
Donated by: Karna Nisewaner
Take a short trip from the hectic pace of Silicon Valley and get out on the waters of Monterey Bay. Use this coupon from “Adventures by the Sea” good for a kayak rental for one person in Monterey. Enjoy Monterey’s seals, sea life and wonderful restaraunts!
Get Fit with Free Boot Camp Session
Value: $150
Donated by: Vangie Crump & Eric Haugen
Cross-training at its best! See what boot camp by OutFit is all about. The session is 3x per week for four weeks. Whether you’re just getting back to exercise or you’re improving your already godlike self, you’ll enjoy the variety and training provided by experienced leaders. Sessions are available in both Palo Alto and Burlingame and this offer is only good for new attendees.
Whisky Tasting & Haggis Supper
Value: priceless
Donated by: Fiona Ashley & Euan
If you missed this one last year, you now have a chance to correct the oversight. Our Scottish friends, Euan and Fiona, will once again host up to 6 people at their home for a whisky tasting and a haggis supper (eating of which is apparently optional). Date to be coordinated with the hosts. Reports from last year were that this was an extraordinarily fun and tasty event!
Private Shooting Range Instruction
Value: $300
Donated by: Adrienne
Certified range instructor, Adrienne, will take 3 or 4 (depending on age) people to a nearby public range and teach you the basics or improve upon whatever skills you already have. Adrienne will provide the ammunition and a variety of weapons and all you have to bring is responsible behavior and a desire to learn. You’ve seen the movies; now you can find out what it’s really like to shoot a gun! Adrienne will work with you to find a mutually agreeable 3 hour block of time but not until May or June when the weather is more pleasant at the outdoor range.
Row with the Women’s Team
Value: $200
Donated by: Women’s Racing Team
If you row, you know how magical it is to see Redwood City and the Bay from the water. Share the experience with friends or family! The women’s team are offering up to 4 seats in 8 person sweep boat for a ride out to the wires and back. You, as a participant, may choose to learn some basic rowing along the way or just come along for the ride. Upon your return you’ll enjoy some coffee, homemade baked goods and a photo with your new team! Date: Sunday, April 13th with weather alternate of Sunday, April 20th in the morning. Time to be arranged with the winner.
Private Homemade Pizza Party
Value: priceless
Donated by: Jim Fulker
Experience old Italy right here in Palo Alto. Men’s team rower, Jim Fulker, will provide his in-home pizza oven, labor and expertise for a night of pizza making and fun for up to 6 people. Toss dough, add toppings and slide your creation in to a wood-burning pizza oven or sit back and enjoy a glass of wine while he does it for you. Jim will arrange a mutually agreeable date with the winner. Buon Appetito!
Kayak Adventure on Elkhorn Slough
Value: $100
Donated by: Nora Cain
Elkhorn Slough has the most diverse bird populations in Northern California and is home to large colonies of otters and harbor seals. Take a wondrous four hours out on the water among these amazing creatures. This offer includes two gift certificates for kayak rental and a $30 gift card to Whole Foods so you can bring along a custom picnic lunch. The value of having an otter swim up with her baby next to your kayak….priceless!
Scenic Air Tour of San Francisco and the Bay
Value: $400
Donated by: Jeff Birdwell
Join Jeff in his plane for a private scenic tour over San Francisco and the Bay. The flight for you and up to 3 additional friends will depart from Palo Alto airport on a mutually agreeable and weather appropriate date. Jeff will provide the plane, a Cessna 210, the pilot (himself) and an additional co-pilot to ensure your absolute safety. You’ve seen the Bay from the water, now see it from the air!
Experience Google’s Famous Cuisine
Value: $50
Donated by: Jim Dehnert & Pat Worthington
With its dedication to providing healthful, organic and artisan-produced meals three times a day, Google’s cafeteria is more like a famous restaurant than a business cafeteria. Now you and three friends can see what the excitement is all about. Join Jim for a lunch or dinner for four at Google’s restaurant. This offer valid any weekday excluding Friday evening and expires on December 31st, 2008.
Golf Experience at Monterey Peninsula Shore Course
Value: $700 but you'd need to know a member
Donated by: Andrew Moley
Golf at the famous Monterey Peninsula Shores Course on 17 Mile Drive! This course is listed by Golf Digest as one of the top 70 courses in the country and it's less than 2 hours away. This offer allows up to 3 people to join Andrew for a round and since you'll be hosted, you'll have the option to play at any time of day. You'll get a chance to play this amazing private course and Andrew will even treat you to lunch. Date and time to be arranged. If you're a golfer you know what an unbelievable opportunity this is!
Two Hours Expert Coaching by Kristen Goodrich
Value: $200
Donated by: Norcal Crew & Kristen Goodrich
Take your sculling to the next level! Norcal Men’s Varsity Coach Kristin Goodrich rowed for Cornell University. She is a 3-time US National Team Member. 2003 Head of the Charles Single’s Champion. She continues to row on the west coast and rowed in the Championship category at the Head of the Charles in 2007 and is an experienced coach. Kristen will work with an individual or a group on rowing skills & technique. Time and date to be worked out with the winner. It would be best if not during the junior racing season.
Two Hours Expert Coaching by Mike Still
Value: $200
Donated by: Norcal Crew & Mike Still
Norcal Junior Crew Program Director and Men’s Novice Coach, Mike Still, is an Olympian and World Champion. He won gold medals at National Championships, Pac-10 Championships, Olympic Festival, Head of the Charles, and San Diego Crew Classic. He has coached at Stanford, University of San Diego and UCLA. Mike regularly competes at the highest levels in Masters regattas with Kent Mitchell Crew on the West Coast, Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston and Veterans Henley. Mike will provide expert coaching to you or your group at a time worked out with the winner. I would be best if not during the junior racing season.
Private Fitness Assessment & Plan by Jenifer Aguirre
Value: $200
Donated by: Evening Masters Rowers
Jenifer Aguirre has USRowing Level III Coaching Certification and she holds ACSM and ACE Personal Training Certifications. She is currently the much appreciated coach for BIAC's Evening Crew and the Novice Women's Coach for Norcal Crew. Jenifer rowed at UCSB for 4 years, racing for shirts and medals along the way, including a medal at Nationals in the Lightweight 8+. She continues to row as a masters rower and has won medals at the Head of the Charles, Masters World and National competitions. Jenifer became a Personal Trainer in 1998 and has been coaching rowing for many years. If you win this item, you get two 1 hour private sessions with Jenifer. She will do a fitness assessment and make recommendations for strength training and conditioning which could be rowing specific or not as you wish. Whatever your current fitness, Jenifer will help you get better. Sessions are for mutually agreeable dates after May 14th.
Sculling Sessions with Mike Sullivan
Value: $200
Donated by: Mike Sullivan
Get out on the water with Mike Sullivan in a double to get some up close and personal sculling coaching. This offer is good for two 1 ½ hour sessions and you can take both sessions yourself or split this with another sculler. Mike promises to provide the same honest, direct and colorful instruction that he always does!
Coached Video Row for 8
Value: $200
Donated by: Carolyn McGonagle
The session will be on a Saturday or Sunday and will last about 3 hours. You will row for 1 hour being videotaped, 1 hour to view video and break down the stroke, and 1 hour to go back out and "re-row". The video will then be burned to a DVD so that you can have a record of your practice. Date and time to be arranged with Carolyn.
Truly Unique “Larry Bird” Legends Wine
Value: $80
Donated by: Alland Chee
For those of you who remember the classic Boston Celtic’s years, Larry Bird and wine might seem an odd combination. But yes, it’s true. Famous Napa winery Cosentino Winery created the “legends” series and this $80 bottle comes from a limited offering of only 500 cases. It’s a 2003 meritage blend of Cabernet and Merlot. This would be an excellent unique find for the wine collector or the die-hard Boston fan!
Tasty Baked Goods to Order
Value: $10
Donated by: Katie Wilson
Excellent baker Katie will provide you with one of the following: 1 dozen scones; 2 dozen Swedish butter cookies or 1 fruit tart. The hard part is choosing, but you can’t go wrong.
Sibby’s Cupcakery Gift Certificate
Value: $48
Donated by: Brenda Kenyon
Have you ever noticed the incredibly rich and tasty cupcakes that sometimes show up at the boat house? Well now you can get these delicious and customizable mini cupcakes for one of your own events! This certificate from Sibby’s Cupcakery gets you 2 dozen mini cupcakes. You choose from among their many flavors and Sibby’s will decorate to your specification.
Fantastic Wine Assortment
Value: $100
Donated by: Doug Karlson
Three bottles of older wine, properly stored - 98 Rombauer, 98 Vieux Telegraph and a 97 Page Mill. You know they're worth it!
Rare Bottle of Wine
Value:
Donated by: Sean Maloney
A wonderful and unique bottle of wine. More information later
Alex Schultz’s Brain Power
Value: up to $3200
Donated by: Alex Schultz
If you own a website or business with a website then this would be an amazing deal for you! Alex runs two successful websites with 250,000 visitors a month through SEO, he’s co-ordinated international paid search and affiliate marketing at eBay for 3 years and he now heads up self service advertiser acquisition for Facebook.The winner of this item can choose between either one day (up to 8 hours) of SEO/SEM consultancy 1:1 or a 4 hour lesson on how to build a Facebook application where you’ll have a simple application up and running by the end of the session. Now matter which you choose, you’ll get excellent technical help along with the fun of working with Alex!
Sue Rowinski Group Consulting
Value: $500
Donated by: Sue Rowinski, principal Sue Rowinski Group LLC
Reimbursement & Marketing Consulting for the Life Sciences
www.suerowinskigroup.com
If you are an investor or a manager at a company in the medical device sector, this is an amazing opportunity. Sue will provide 2 hours of private consulting to help you and your company understand how best to navigate the complex world of medical device reimbursement. She can help venture firms with risk analysis and due diligence within the context of reimbursement. Sue can assist start up or public companies who are developing or selling their technologies with Medicare and private payer reimbursement plans. If this is foreign to you then it's probably not something you want to bid on, but if you work in this industry then this is an incredibly valuable tool for your success!
PR Consulting by MS&L PR
Value: $750
Donated by: Siobhan MacDermott
www.mslpr.com
Siobhan will provide 3 hours of consulting services to either an individual or their company. MS&L offers public relations, media relations planning, business plan writing, strategic planning, creation of a 30/60/90 PR plan, crisis management, litigation support, communications strategy planning, internal communications planning and analyst relations. Who couldn't use 3 hours of that? Timeline to be agreed upon with the winner and must be used within at 90 day window.