Auction 2009

During the auction, we will be raffling off the gorgeous diamond tennis bracelet at left - 4.75 CTW and recently appraised at $6,250! Get a chance to win this solid investment (gold and diamonds are doing a lot better than the stock market these days!) for only $10 per ticket. Winner will also receive the original appraisal paperwork. View/print a raffle flier here.

Our next "Diamond Jubilee" Auction Planning meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 11, at 2 p.m. here at school. We need volunteers - so please plan to come if you think you can help out in any way!

We are seeking Corporate sponsors / advertisements for the auction. Donations are tax deductible. Auction Donation forms may be picked up at the office or completed online and printed for submission with items / services / sponsorships. View, download or print a copy of our Corporate letter here.

Advertising: Ads for the Auction Booklet are $25 for business card size; $50 for 1/2 page and $100 for a Full page. Deadline is Feb. 6, 2009 to be included in the actual booklet (there will be an addendum sheet for submissions after this date).

Sponsors: We have three levels of sponsorship. In return, for your support of St. John, your name and company will be listed in our Auction booklet, on the backs of our event shirts (if received before November 22nd, 2008), linked from this web page and displayed on our Corporate Wall of Honor. Sponsors and donors of large auction items will be featured prominently in the auction presentation. Sponsorship levels are:

Some of the items that will be up for auction this year include:
Coffee Break Cabin	Six Days at Coffee Break Cabin in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains - six hour drive from Charleston, 3,000 SqFt cabin with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, hot tub, game room Not available Easter, Mother's Day, July 4th, or Labor Day. Reservations required. Donated by: Lowcountry Land Development Consultants Valued at $1,000
PRIVATE WINE TASTING FOR 25 PEOPLE What a remarkable opportunity! Treat your friends, family and fellow wine lovers to a private wine tasting for up to 25 people. Total Wine & More can fashion a private wine tasting which is certain to impress you and your guests. Select between a seated gathering with a class style atmosphere or a walk around event, where your guests can not only learn about the wines they taste but are also able to mingle. Total Wine & More will provide eight hand-selected wines, stemware, an educational handout for tasting notes and a private room within our store. One of our wine experts will be on hand to present and discuss each delicious wine featured during your two hour private wine tasting. Value - $650 Choose from one of our many popular themes: California Dreaming – Three outstanding white wines and five sumptuous red wines will be offered during this tasting. From Pinot Noir and Chardonnay produced in the cooler climates of Carneros and the Russian River Valley to the famous Cabernet Sauvignon appellations of Stag’s Leap and Spring Mountain, one of these outstanding selections is certain to become a favorite. An Inspiring Taste of Italy – A sparkling, two whites and five reds are highlighted in this tasting. Begin with Prosecco and then transition into two crisp whites from northern Italy. Red wine selections begin with bold and fascinating wines from the south and then conclude with the kings of Italy, Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino. Tour de France – One Champagne, two whites and five reds are featured in our Tour de France tasting. Stimulate your taste buds with Grand Cru Champagne and then move to whites from the Loire Valley and Alsace. Four elegant reds including such prestigious appellations as Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Margaux will follow the white wine selections. This is a prestigious wine tour of France like no other. Discover the Wines from Down Under – A sparkling, two white wines and five red wines are included in our Tour of Australia and New Zealand. The sparkling is certain to set a festive mood for your tasting and is followed by a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in addition to a fun white from Australia. Lush reds will follow including selections from famous appellations such as the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale.