TPCA FUNDRAISING AUCTION

2011 Annual PTF Fundraising Auction

November 11, 2011

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. Early Bird Preview
Bidding Starts at 6:00 p.m.  *  Checkout Starts at 9:00 p.m.

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Live Auction Items:

	Item # 13 Equestrian for the Day Spend a day at Natural Valley Ranch in Brownsburg caring and tending to the horses. -You'll work feeding the animals, cleaning the stables and participating in the activities of the day which may include a trail ride or seeing the farrier work with the horses. –1 guest OR parent is welcome. –Adventure open to 4th grade and older. Students need to be 7th grade and older to experience all of what is described above. Adventure will be modified to fit student's experience and age level for students in 4th-6th grades (may need to be half day and chores/duties modified). Trail ride is possible for all ages.
	Item #16 Zoologist for a Day Take an all day zoo excursion to the zoo of your choosing with zoo expert Jon Wassner. Jon has visited nearly 80 zoos, published a book entitled America's Best Zoos: A Travel Guide for Fans and Families in 2008, worked as a zookeeper at three zoos. –Zoo options include: Columbus, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Combo (Zoo and Aquarium), St. Louis, Brookfield (Chicago), Lincoln Park and/or Shedd Aquarium (Chicago), Toledo, Fort Wayne, Louisville and of course Indianapolis. –Other options are available upon request. –Students of all ages welcome; zoo trips are enjoyable for both elementary and secondary students. –Parents are encouraged to join & required for an out of town trip. –Trip date to be coordinated with Jon. –An exact date will depend on the zoo chosen, exhibit opening dates (if applicable) and weather. –Best times are late spring or early summer.
	Item #21 Choosy Pet Your student & 1 guest will spend an afternoon working at The Choosy Pet , Zionsville's Pet Bakery & Pet Boutique. –They'll be helping customers, handing out treats, washing dogs and doing general store duties. –Students must love animals. –The outing is limited to 1 student & 1 guest or parent.
	Item #35 Fireman for a Day Your student and up to 3 guests will join fireman Earl Thompson at Indianapolis Fire Dept Station #33 for a behind the scenes tour and lunch with the crew. - Outing will be up to 4 hours with a suggested time of 10-2. - Any age student is welcome. - Event activities will be based on student age; students ages 15 and older may go on fire runs with the crew.
	Item #102 Chicago Getaway Two adults and two children will enjoy a three day “Chicago Go City” Pass for over twenty-eight different Chicago museums, tours, attractions, and more (12/31/12). (Attached) Top it off with a two night stay at your choice of the luxurious “W” Hotel on Lake Michigan, the amazing downtown Westin on Michigan Avenue, or the fabulous Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers overlooking the Chicago River. –A $100 Speedway gas card makes this trip perfect! –Passes are for 2 adults and 2 children (12 and under). –An upgrade from a child pass to another adult pass is possible, at the winning bidder’s expense. –Passes are good for three consecutive days and expire December 2012. –Each attraction has different hours of operation and requirements, and some attractions are seasonal. –Hotel reservations will be placed through Amy and Derek Small. –Parking is not included.
	Item #115 Pine Cove Create special memories with your family at PineCove Family Camp in Tyler, Texas. Enjoy an incredible weeklong vacation in beautiful East Texas. PineCove has 3 camps to choose. Subject to availability. Dates should be available throughout summer 2012. Expires end of season 2012.
	Item #116 Dream Bed Wouldn’t your daughter or son love to have the bed of her/his dreams? Imagine giving your daughter an amazing dollhouse or castle bed to pretend she’s a princess, or giving your son a space shuttle to pretend he’s an astronaut launching into outer space! –Depending on the child’s room size, you can even choose to have a slide and/or staircase to add to the fun of their new bed/playhouse! –The winning bidder of this item will be able to choose from the following designs: Space Shuttle, Dollhouse, or Canterbury Castle. –The bed will then be constructed and painted. –Plans donated by Tanglewood Design. –Construction donated by Kevin Lavender. –Paint donated by Sherwin Williams. –Base painting donated by Becky Bryant (detailed painting not included)
	Item #119 Indy 500 Suite, Tickets & Transportation Have an unforgettable day at the 2012 Indianapolis 500. Winner receives 4 tickets in a suite and transportation to the race. Guests 18 years and older will also have Pit Passes available. This package courtesy of the TPCA 6th grade. Professional golfing legend Fuzzy Zoeller attends the race in this suite.
	Item #214 Orlando/WDW Enjoy a 7 night stay in a 2 BR, 2 Bath with full kitchen condo at The Fountains in Orlando, FL from March 31, 2012 to April 7, 2012 (TPCA's spring break). –Six guest maximum in unit. –$75 deposit for incidentals is required at check-in. –Expires April 7, 2012. –Winning bidder may explore the possibility of alternate dates but there is no guarantee an alternate date will be possible. Included in this package are: –Four (4) One-Day Walt Disney World Park Hopper Passes. –Complimentary WDW tickets cannot be upgraded nor applied toward a package to meet eligibility requirements. –Expiration Date for Passes is 9/2013. –Winning bidder's name will be shared with owner of the condo (a TPCA family). For more details on The Fountains go to: http://bluegreenowner.com/explore/resortDetail.aspx?ResortID=14.
	Item #222 Governor's Mansion Dinner This is the dinner party of a lifetime! Dine in elegance as you are served a delicious four-course dinner, donated by Epicureans Professional Catering. -You will be dining at the same table where the Governor and First Lady often entertain their guests. –Tour the first floor of the residence and enjoy an evening of wonderful food and fellowship. –This will be an evening you'll not soon forget.
	Item #226 CA Vacation Home Up for auction is a one week's stay in a luxurious four bedroom private residence (3 bedroom home plus 1 bedroom detached casita) in La Quinta, California. This beautiful home is owned by one of our own TPCA families and is typically only used for personal vacations. –This elegant home is located on the Greg Norman Golf Course in LaQuinta, CA, approximately 20 minutes from beautiful Palm Springs, overlooking the mountains. –Right next door is a three bedroom home which is also up for auction. –Both homes feature private, heated swimming pools and hot tubs. –This home includes a detached one bedroom casita with a microwave and mini fridge. –Activities include hoping on the tram that will take you up into the mountains for some sight-seeing and scenic, mountaintop dining experiences, golfing, hiking, movies at a local cinema, bike rentals, and shopping. –Or hop in the Escalade or your choice of two sports cars and go for dinner. –Fine dining, casual dining, and fast food are all within 10 to 30 minutes drive. –If you are a golfer, don't worry about paying a dime for rentals as the house is stocked with all of the irons you need as well as the cart to transport you to the greens. This home is located at 81715 Brown Deer Park, LaQuinta CA 92253. Bidder must schedule their visit before October 31, 2012. Homes are not available in January 2012. Bidder must schedule week's stay at least 2 months in advance and availablity is pending upon the donor's use of the home. Almost any week is available except the weeks in January of 2012. Winning bidder's name will be shared with owner of home (a TPCA family).
	Item #227  CA Vacation Home Up for auction is a one week's stay in a luxurious three bedroom private residence (2 bedroom home plus 1 bedroom detached casita) in La Quinta, California. This beautiful home is owned by one of our own TPCA families and is typically only used for personal vacations. –This elegant home is located on the Greg Norman Golf Course in LaQuinta, CA, approximately 20 minutes from beautiful Palm Springs, overlooking the mountains. –Right next door is a four bedroom home which is also up for auction. –Home features private, heated swimming pools and hot tubs. –Activities include hoping on the tram that will take you up into the mountains for some sight-seeing and scenic, mountaintop dining experiences, golfing, hiking, movies at a local cinema, bike rentals, and shopping. –Or hop in the Escalade or your choice of two sports cars and go for dinner. –Fine dining, casual dining, and fast food are all within 10 to 30 minutes drive. –If you are a golfer, don't worry about paying a dime for rentals as the house is stocked with all of the irons you need as well as the cart to transport you to the greens. This home is located at 81725 Brown Deer Park, LaQuinta CA 92253. Bidder must schedule their visit before October 31, 2012. Homes are not available in January 2012. Bidder must schedule week's stay at least 2 months in advance and availablity is pending upon the donor's use of the home. Almost any week is available except the weeks in January of 2012. Winning bidder's name will be shared with owner of home (a TPCA family).
	Item #228 Hawaii Dream vacation in Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii. Enjoy 7 nights in a spacious, deluxe garden unit with a master bedroom, living room with sleeper sofa, dining room, bath with washer and dryer, full kitchen and beautifully landscaped grounds in breathtaking Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii. One block away is the Pacific Ocean. Winning bidders entitled to 7 nights between May and August 2012. Airfare to the island is not included. The fair market value stated here is due to the generosity of the donor. Other comparable units in this area rent for $2800 per week.
	Item #428 No Wait Dismissal No more waiting in the car line...add more minutes of fun to your day as you bypass the long line of cars waiting and your child gets a personal escort to your car every day during dismissal for the Spring 2012 semester.
	Item #727 King's Ball TPCA Dad's Club King's Ball Poster Model. Give your daughter a professional photo shoot with JJ Kaplan Photography and feature her on the King's Ball Poster for the February 12, 2012 Ball. Included is a framed 20x30 finished poster. Expires January 7, 2012. Contact Dad's Club at dadsclub@tpcs.org to make arrangements.

 
 

Featuring BidPal!

You might be asking "What is BidPal?" Go to http://www.bidpalnetwork.com/howtobidpal.php to check out how it works! BidPal handheld devices allow you to place your silent auction bids via an iPod touch from BidPal Networks. No more hovering around a table for that item you just HAVE to have or missing out on fellowship because you are running from bid sheet to bid sheet. BidPal allows you to relax while you bid!

These incredible devices make checkout easy too! Writing a check will be quick and easy, because with our new system and BidPal's help, we will collect your goodies while you write. Also, with the easy option to pre-swipe your credit card, all you do is go to "Item Pick Up" to retrieve the items you won during the auction. It's that simple!

We need DONATIONS, pretty please!

Our cause is such a worthy one: educating these precious young minds!  Most businesses are willing to donate if they are asked by someone who is a current customer. You'll be amazed at how many generous people there are in this community, despite the current economy. It is as simple as printing out a letter or two from below and taking them with you to your next appointment or errand.

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Ask a few friends, neighbors or family members to join you at a table for 8 for $180 if reserved by 10/11/11, check or cash only. Individual tickets are $30 per person, or $10 if you are a guest or new to the TPCA family. Invitations will be available through the school office and are being sent by mail on 9/9/11 to all school families.

If you have questions regarding RSVPs, contact Tracy Dull at 317.250.6022 or e-mail tracydull@briartek.com.

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Come join our team for fun and fellowship as we prepare for this wonderful evening! There’s lots of work to be done and fun to be had in preparing for the event, and we need people who want to serve at TPCA. Every committee coordinator is in need of volunteers! Here is the most recent volunteer list:     

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Contact Shannon Lee at 317.852.8524 or auction@tpcs.org to give of your time and talents.

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