Super Silent & Live Auctions
5001
Perfect Kentucky Day

Paul Varga, CEO of Brown-Forman Corporation, crafted this package to create the Perfect Kentucky Day for six. It includes a Woodford Reserve Distillery Tour & Lunch and Clubhouse Tickets to Keeneland.  You will spend the morning and afternoon at the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky for your Brown-Forman tour which includes a private tasting and lunch.  Then, you’re off to watch horse racing at its best with six Keeneland Clubhouse Tickets.

 

Date and time will need to be mutually agreed upon by Keeneland ticket holders and Woodford Reserve Distillery.

5002
Premiere David Schuster Original Painting

This beautiful David Schuster original painting was commissioned especially for the JDRF Passport to Old Hollywood Gala and would be a beautiful addition to any home or office décor.

 David Schuster was born and raised in Louisville, Ky., where he received a solid foundation in visual art at Trinity High School. He continued his studies and began his professional career as an artist at the University of Virginia. He has since become an accomplished painter, working in several genres including: portraiture, figurative, landscape, equine and mixed media. David has murals and paintings in both private and corporate collections across the country. The techniques and skills that he has acquired, in conjunction with a keen interest in teaching led David to a second career as an art instructor. He began offering private classes in drawing and painting in June of 2003. David’s background in Cognitive Science allows him to take a unique approach to teaching painting and drawing. “I focus on teaching my students about perception, and how the brain processes visual information. I strive to change the way in which they observe the world around them. Art Instruction provides a forum for me to teach novices the joy of the creative act and to help other artists improve their own artwork. I find that in the process of teaching, my own skills are honed and my love for painting and drawing is renewed.” David owns and operates David Schuster Fine Art, where he teaches, creates, and shows his artwork.

5003
Brown-Forman KFC Yum! Center Suite for a U of L Men's Basketball Game

You and your friends can enjoy the 2013-2014 University of Louisville Men’s Basketball Season in style.  Brown-Forman Corporation is donating their Yum! Center Suite for a University of Louisville Home Game during the 2013-2014 Season.  This suite holds 16 guests who will enjoy snacks and drinks while they cheer for the home team!  Go Cards!

Must be mutually agreed upon date. Call by November 30, 2013 to schedule.

5004
St. Kitts Week-long Getaway Including $500 AAA Travel

Enjoy a week long vacation in beautiful St. Kitts from Saturday, August 24 – Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Marriott’s St. Kitts Beach Club. This vacation includes 7 nights, 8 days resort accommodations for up to 8 people.

This gorgeous property is part of a luxurious beachfront resort with all the amenities you need including three pools, casino, golf & spa. There are 26 acres of sun-drenched landscaping, coupled with a championship golf course plus a pristine beach and an on-site casino.

Villa Amenities: This 2-bedroom/2-bath villa will be your home away from home with all the conveniences including high speed internet, a fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, a separate living and dining area with a sleeper sofa, guest bedrooms with two queen size beds, a large master suite and an open floor plan.

The AAA $500 certificate is redeemable at any AAA East Central Travel Agency toward the purchase of airline tickets, cruises, tour packages or escorted tour reservations.









St. Kitts Resort: Vacation dates are Saturday, August 24 – Saturday, August 31, 2013. This resort does not have elevators and the buildings are three stories high. The resort will work to accommodate if assistance is needed. Resort accommodations will be transferred to the winning bidder’s name.

AAA Certificate: The certificate is not transferable or redeemable for cash equivalents. Requests for cash redemption will be processed through AAA East Central Corporate offices and and check will be sent to the holder’s address. Expiration is 60 months (5 years) from date of issue. Please contact Dana Garrison, Director of Travel Operations, at dgarrison@aaaec.com or 502-582-3311 with the winning bidder’s name, address, phone and social security number.











5005
Experience Maker's Mark

You will arrive in Loretto, Kentucky in style in an 8 passenger stretch limousine from R & R Limo as you join Rob Samuels as he walks your group of 16 through the Maker’s Mark’s historic distillery. You will learn about the history of the Samuels family, the creation of world famous Maker’s Mark Bourbon and their distinctly unique approach to the distilling process. Guests will be treated to a bourbon tasting and hand crafted lunch. Each guest will also be able to hand dip their own bottle of bourbon.   

Maker's Mark Experience: Date and time will need to be mutually agreed upon.
R & R : Certificates are valid Sunday-Thursday, a credit card will be required by the winner, and base gratuity of $18 per hour CASH TO DRIVER. Certificates may not be used during Prom dates, Derby, City-Wide, or National Events, and Holidays.

5006
Yum! Finish Line Suite

Spend the day at the races with your office or family & friends!  Your Yum! Finish Line Suite will accommodate up to 40 people.  You will also receive a $1,000 catering credit to be used during your day at the track.  Must be used during the 2013 Spring Meet. The Finish Line Suites offer the most luxurious and sought after seats at Churchill Downs. Each luxury suite is appointed with a private balcony overlooking the finish line, self-service wagering machines, a wet bar, private restroom, and first class service.

Date to be mutually agreed upon.  Must be used during the 2013 Spring Meet and excludes Derby Week, Belmont Stakes, Preakness and Night Racing. Please make arrangements by March 31, 2013. 
5007
Banjo Man

This once in a lifetime experience includes a personalized, custom made “Turtle Man” Banjo from Legendary Banjo creator Frank Neat. Frank builds Stanleytones and custom models to client specifications. He specializes in refurbishing old banjos. Clients include Ralph Stanley, J.D. Crowe, Sonny Osborne, Raymond Fairchild, just to name a few. His production and custom work typically is on a six month backlog but for the JDRF winning bidder will have a personalized “Turtle Man” Banjo ready by the end of April.

 Package includes a hand crafted banjo valued at $2,500.00 (signed by Neal)  with a half day private lesson and lunch with “Call of the Wild” Neal James AKA Banjo Man; 4 addition lesson are donated from Mom’s Music as well.Neal James from "Call of the Wildman" stars in the Animal Planet reality docu-series.

Neal James ("Call of the Wildman") is Ernie "Turtleman" James Jr.'s right-hand man whose long-distance telephone service also qualifies him as Turtleman's secretary. A bona fide native Kentuckian and expert Banjo player, Neal takes calls from dozens of businesses and home owners each week in need of Ernie's help. The duo has known each other for years and without Neal, Turtleman wouldn't be able to assist people with their critter problems. Some might say it was fate that brought Neal and Ernie together, and they've been best friends ever since.


Banjo will take one month to craft. Contact Frank Neat to confirm specifications. Banjo lesson from Banjo Man to be a mutually agreed upon date and time. Call to secure music lessons from MOM’s Music. Please make arrangements by March 31, 2013. 
Mom's Music Certificate Expires March 2014.
5008
Napa Valley VIP Wine Experience

This Experience Includes:

  • 3-night stay in a standard guest room at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley
  • 6-hour chauffeured limousine service within Napa and Sonoma counties
  • 3-hour gourmet dinner for 2 on the Napa Valley Wine Train
  • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to San Francisco, CA
  • Complimentary booking

 

The Meritage Resort and Spa (Napa)

Enjoy a 3-night stay in a standard guest room including daily continental breakfast for two. Lavish guestrooms include features such as plush beds, marble baths, and plasma TVs.  Located at the southern tip of Napa Valley in the Carneros region near where Napa and Sonoma meet, the Meritage Resort and Spa is situated on an eleven-acre private vineyard and offers an experience like no other for wine enthusiasts.  The resort opened an immense cave of 20,000 square feet in Spring 2007, carved in the hillside under Napa’s famous Grape Crusher statue. The Estate Wine Cave features wine country’s only underground full service Spa Terra, the Trinitas Tasting Room, and the Entertainment Cave available for private dinners and weddings; all built underground with artisan stone, tile, and woodwork. The Meritage Bar features regional wine selections and signature cocktails in a setting of rich, polished wood and romantic lighting.

 

Daily resort fee is included in this package. Resort fee includes a bottle of wine, bottled water and soft drinks, local calls, business center and fitness center, wireless internet, self parking, shuttle to golf courses and evening shuttle to downtown Napa. 


Beau Wine Tours and Limousine Service

The premier wine tour service in Napa and Sonoma Counties. This package includes a certificate good for six consecutive hours of chauffeured luxury sedan service, inclusive of all service fees, PUC insurance, fuel and driver’s base gratuity. Beau Wine Tours has built a first class reputation in the Northern California Wine Country, and they continue to strive for excellence and the highest standards. Located in the heart of Wine Country keeps them on the pulse of current events and new trends in the local wine industry. All Beau chauffeurs/tour guides have gone through extensive training both behind the wheel and in the classroom and are well versed in Wine Country knowledge. 

Napa Valley Wine Train

Enjoy a leisurely 3-hour journey for two along the thirty-six mile round-trip between the historic town of Napa through one of the world's most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena and back.  Enjoy a freshly prepared gourmet lunch or dinner as you view the vineyards and wineries from any of the vintage 1915-1917 Pullman Dining rail cars which have been lavishly restored.  Award-winning Executive Chef, Kelly Macdonald uses only the freshest seasonal ingredients, earth friendly produce, humanely raised meats and line caught fish to prepare a meal that equals the best restaurants of Napa Valley.  During spring and summer months, the long, warm, California twilight means that the vineyard views of the Napa Valley are bathed in beautiful golden sunlight for most of your journey. Or travel during the fall or winter months, when the train departs at sunset, and experience the romance and adventure of an antique train traveling through the darkness of night.

American Airlines
This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States to San Francisco, CA, subject to availability. A minimum of three nights or Saturday night stay is required. AAdvantage miles may be earned in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The following blackout dates apply:

 

2012: Nov 16-21, 24-26; Dec 21-24; Dec 28-31.

2013: Jan 1-2; Feb 15-18; Mar 8-11, 15-17, 22-24; Mar 29-Apr 1; May 24-27; Jul 3-7; Aug 30-Sep 2; Nov 22-27; Nov 30-Dec 2; Dec 20-23; Dec 27, 2013-Jan 2, 2014.

 

Airfare will expire one year from the date of purchase. Any airport departure taxes, fees or fuel surcharges (if charged) are the responsibility of the purchaser.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 

Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance.  Reservations are subject to availability.  Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.  All purchases are non-refundable.  Packages cannot be resold.  Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates.  Ground transportation is not included unless where specified.

2013 Gala Sponsors

  • Brown-Forman Corporation
  • Joe Kellams
  • Mr. Tom & Nancy McGuire
  • Stock Yards Bank & Trust