Live Auction Items
1.“Horse Drawn Wagon Rides”
Here is your chance to experience the thrill and fun of a horse
drawn wagon ride. Make your next special event memorable
with the McCrossan Hitch Team. The McCrossan wagon holds
15-20 people and can make your work party, family gathering,
wedding or special event one you will not soon forget. Our
trained horse experts will come to your location (or use ours if
you like) and provide rides for 4-5 hours within 100 miles of
Sioux Falls. The beautiful Belgian horses are much like
Clydesdales and weigh 2,000 pounds a piece. Your guests can
also enjoy photo opportunities and a chance to pet the gentle
giants. The famous McCrossan Hitch team travels the Midwest
attending parades and special events. Recently, they were part
of the 2009 Presidential Inauguration Parade.
McCrossan Boys Ranch
2. “Personal Shopping Spree”
Outfit yourself for an entire year with the assistance of a
personal stylist. J. Ella Boutiques feature personalized service,
premium, fashion-forward boutique brands in all sizes, at both
their two locations; downtown Brookings and the Bridges at 57th
and Western in Sioux Falls. This package includes a $1,000
shopping credit split between four seasonal after hours sessions
(summer, fall, winter, spring). Enjoy wine, bring a friend or two
and let J. Ella stylists dress you to perfection. That’s not all – also
enjoy a package to Vivaz Medical Spa including one visia skin
analysis, one brighten up facial and a spa wrap.
J. Ella Boutique and Vivaz Medical
Spa
3. “Paul Lawrence Sova Wood Turned Bowl”
Wood turning is an ancient art, passed down through the
centuries by masters of the craft. As beautiful and elegant as
they are useful, these turnings provide an earthen tone to any
décor that only nature can offer. Displayed here is an example of
Segmented Lathe Turned Art. This bowl has a cherry wood body
and reclaimed pallet wood for the lip. The outside was
beautifully hand carved by Paul himself. This bowl was created
from an original design by Sioux Falls woodturning artist, Paul
Lawrence Sova. Paul’s work is museum grade quality and he
was recently featured on exhibit at the Washington Pavilion.
Don’t miss out on this chance to own one of your very own
pieces from this amazing wood artist!
Paul Lawrence Sova, McCrossan
Board Member and Wood Artist
4. “Sioux Falls Storm Suite for 12”
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of Sioux Falls Storm football for
twelve people in the Gunderson’s Luxury Suite in the new Denny
Sanford Premier Center. Included with this package is a $200
food and drink allowance. Suite holders and their guests will be
surrounded by every comfort – each suite is professionally
decorated, fully furnished with a wet bar, flat screen television,
refrigerator and more. Enjoy an unforgettable night out at the
Denny Sanford Premier Center. A $2,000 value!
Gunderson’s Jewelry (Good for
Saturday, June 20 Storm Game
Only)
5. “Walt Disney Getaway”
Head to sunny Orlando! Your family will have a blast with four
one-day park hopper passes to Walt Disney World. The PARK
HOPPER pass is designed for flexibility by giving you the
opportunity to visit more than one park in the same day. You
will get admissions at any time to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT
Center, Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom. Along with the
passes is a $1,000 AAA Travel gift card to help purchase your
airfare or hotel stay and a $200 prepaid credit card to use as you
wish. Don’t miss out on this Disney getaway that will help you
make magical memories!
AAA Travel, Walt Disney World,
Joseph
Sztapka
Modern
Woodmen of America, and David
Reznicek (Disney passes expire
3/2017)
6. “Girlfriend Getaway for Four”
Need some time with the girls? Enjoy a fun and relaxing day with
spa treatments, shopping, wine tasting and more! Start off by
stopping at the Royal Table Massage for a one hour massage for
each person in your group. Then you will be off to Salon Sollievo
or Studio 26 for spa pedicures and Body Sculpting Day Spa for a
half hour European facial. Next you will enjoy lunch for four at
Minerva’s. After lunch, stop in at J. Ella Boutique at the Bridges
at 57th and Western for a personal shopping experience. Each
member of the group will be treated to a $75 gift certificate to
pick out some new items to enhance your wardrobe. Then enjoy
some red carpet treatment with your own personal chauffer for
the afternoon by River Oak Limo. The limo will take you to
Strawbale Winery to enjoy a special wine tasting for four. Wrap
up the evening with an overnight stay in one of Sioux Falls’
nicest luxury hotels – the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown– you’ll
enjoy a one night stay in the Presidential Suite. Don’t miss out on
this day of red carpet treatment for you and three friends.
Almost a $2,000 value!
Royal Table Massage, Minerva’s, J.
Ella Boutique, Body Sculpting Day
Spa, River Oak Limo, Hilton
Garden Inn, Salon Sollievo/Studio
26, & Strawbale Winery
7. “The Victorian Private Wine & Dinner Party”
Tucked away on Duluth Avenue in the heart of Sioux Falls is a
true gem of our city. Built in 1888, the Barney and Melinda
McCrossan home sits right next to the Pettigrew Museum. The
founders of McCrossan Boys Ranch were prominent in Sioux
Falls for owning a wholesale fruit and vegetable business. This
grand lady is on the historic register and provides an intimate
and cozy setting for your next social gathering, party or event.
This lavish home still contains many original and well preserved
pieces from the days of Melinda McCrossan. With this package
you will receive the opportunity to use this home for a private
party. In the summer you can enjoy the day on the trademark
Victorian wrap-around porch or in the winter sit by the cozy
fireplace. This package comes along with a five course dinner for
10 by Cleaver’s Market paired with just the right wines. We will
also help with the entertainment with beautiful harp music by
Anna Vorhes. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to host a party
in one of Sioux Falls’ most historic homes. Almost a $3,000
value!
The Victorian Bed & Breakfast,
Cask & Cork/A & B Business
Solutions/Cleaver’s Market and
Anna Vorhes, Harpist
8. “Instant Wine Cellar”
Taste some of the finest wines from around the world with this
instant wine cellar. This package includes 36 bottles in all, some
even crafted from South Dakota grapes and created and aged
locally. You can show off your new collection in this attractive
Tuscan Retreat Wine Sofa Table from Furniture Mart. Also
included is a lovely wine decanter and wine tools. A wonderful
collection that will impress even the most discriminating of wine
connoisseurs.
Republic
National
Beverage,
Jessup Cellars – Dan & Becky
Blue, Fogie’s, JJ’s Wines, Spirits
and Cigars, Booze Boys, Wilde
Prairie Winery & Furniture Mart
9. “Spice up your special event!”
Planning a graduation, wedding shower, corporate party or
other family event? The Hilton Garden Inn Downtown is just the
place for your next special occasion! From a party of 5 to 500
they have you covered! Boasting an ideal location in downtown
Sioux Falls, overlooking the beautiful Big Sioux River, the Hilton
Garden Inn has 7,000 square feet of flexible space, including a
grand ballroom. With this package you will receive a $1,500
Downtown Hilton Garden Inn Special Event Credit good towards
food, rentals, beverages, or room bookings. Make your next get
together one to remember.
Downtown Hilton Garden Inn,
Ronette Hegg – Board Member,
Julie Westra – Board Member
10. “For the Sophisticated Media Buyer”
Give your business a big boost when you promote it by running
commercials on some of Sioux Falls’ major TV stations. With this
package you will receive $1,000 ad time on KELO (does not
include production and must be a new order), $1,000
advertising certificate to KSFY-TV, $1,000 worth of advertising
on KDLT-TV (twenty – 30 second run of schedule commercials –
does not include production), $500 worth of advertising on FOXTV, and 100 spots on any of the Viamedia cable networks
($1,000 value). You will also receive a ¼ page full color ad in the
Sioux Falls Shopping News. A total package value of $5,300 that
is sure to create a big buzz in town!
KELO TV (expires 8.31.15), KSFYTV (exp. 6.1.16), FOX-TV, KDLTTV (expires 8.31.15) Sioux Falls
Shopping News (expires 4.30.16)
& Viamedia (expires 12.31.15)
11. “Head for the Hills”
Escape on a winter getaway or enjoy a summer filled with hiking
and horseback riding with your own three–night, four-day stay
in the Black Hills. This cabin located near Spearfish Canyon
includes three bedrooms and sleeps up to 6 people. We’ve also
included a bus ride to the foot of Crazy Horse for four people so
you can see a once in a lifetime view of this amazing monument
taking shape. Your trip to Crazy Horse also includes lunch or
dinner at the Laughing Water Restaurant. Also included in this
amazing Black Hills package are four passes to the Historic
Adams House and Museum and Days of ’76 Museum, a one car
pass to Bear Country USA, four passes to Reptile Gardens, four
passes to Rushmore Cave along with a zipline ride for each, two
– 9 hole rounds of golf at Meadowbrook Golf Course and a family
membership to the Journey Museum. We didn’t forget the dining
– a $150 gift card to Jake’s Fine Dining atop the Midnight Star
and $50 to any lodge restaurant at Custer State Park Resort is
also included. To help you relax we’ve also included two gift
certificates each for one hour in the Akela Garden – includes two
hot tubs, infrared sauna, steam room and a dry sauna. As an
extra bonus you will also receive a two night stay and dinner for
two at the Mineral Palace Hotel & Casino in Deadwood. This will
be a retreat from the fast lane you won’t forget. A $2,500
package value!
Kathy VanDeWalle, Crazy Horse
Monument, Adams House &
Museum, Bear Country USA,
Rushmore Cave, Reptile Gardens,
Journey
Museum,
Executive
Lodging of the Black Hills, Jake’s
Fine Dining, Custer State Park
Resort and Mineral Palace Hotel
& Casino (expires 5.1.16)
12. “Mark Anderson Original Painting”
Growing up in South Dakota, Mark Anderson developed a love of
the outdoors. Hunting and fishing were not only a favorite past
time, they were a way of life. As an adult, this passion for nature
fueled a career in painting. Self-taught, Mark Anderson, is one of
South Dakota’s top selling artists. Anderson, also a winner of a
Federal Duck Stamp Contest, has painted a masterpiece for
tonight’s Banquet Auction. Seen in this large original acrylic
painting is a beautiful landscape full of color. This print is an
original and the buyer will receive naming and reproduction
rights.
Mark S. Anderson, Wildlife Artist
13. “Discover Paradise!”
Naples is the crown jewel of Southwest Florida -- nestled on the
sun-drenched beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Naples is known for
world-class shopping, dining and abundant, challenging golf
courses. It is also only steps away from island seclusion or the
untamed tropical wilderness of The Everglades. Now you can
enjoy a little bit of this paradise with your own one-week stay at
Bellasera, a four diamond condo resort in the heart of Naples.
The condo comfortably fits several people with its 3 bedrooms
and 2 bathrooms so you can make this a romantic getaway for
two or a family and friends event! A $5,000+ value! No blackout
dates apply.
Showplace Wood Products