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State Farm Holiday Classic Silent Auction

Don’t finish your Holiday shopping until you come to the tournament! The State Farm Holiday Classic will be hosting its third annual Silent Auction during this year’s tournament with all proceeds going to the Holiday Classic Scholarship fund.  A list of auction items/packages available to bid on includes:

Package 1
Olympic Dreams
A softball signed by U.S. Olympic Softball Player, Cat Osterman
Estimated Value: $50.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

 Package 2
Women’s NCAA Star
A basketball signed by all-time women’s NCAA Division 1 career scoring leader star Jackie Stiles
Estimated Value: $40.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

 Package 3
Baseball Legends 1
A baseball signed by Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripkin, Jr., 19 time Major League Baseball All-Star
Estimated Value: $175.00                   Minimum Bid: $50.00

 Package 4
Baseball Legends 2
A baseball signed by Chicago Cubs legend Ron Santo
Estimated Value: $125.00                   Minimum Bid: $30.00

 Package 5
Baseball Legends 3
A baseball signed by former all-time career saves leader and Chicago Cubs/St. Louis Cardinal Lee Smith
Estimated Value: $75.00                     Minimum Bid: $30.00

 Package 6
Baseball Legends 4
A baseball signed by Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins
Estimated Value: $75.00                     Minimum Bid: $30.00

Package 7
Coaching Star
A basketball signed by University of Tennessee Lady Vols Women’s Basketball Head Coach Pat Summitt
Estimated Value: $50.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

 Package 8
Beach Volleyball Star
A volleyball signed by US Olympic gold medalist Keri Walsh
Estimated Value: $50.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

 Package 9
Bear Down Chicago
Package includes a laser autographed football by twenty members of the Chicago Bears and NFL Hall of Famer and former Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka’s autographed book Reflections on the 1985 Bears and Wisdom from Da Coach
Estimated Value: $100.00                   Minimum Bid: $25.00

 Package 10
Football Fanfare
An autographed mini football helmet from St. Louis Rams punter Donnie Jones
Estimated Value: $50.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

Package 11
Golf Pro
A golf ball signed by LPGA legend Nancy Lopez
Estimated Value: $30.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

 Package 12
Golf Pro 2
A golf ball signed by LPGA star Christina Kim
Estimated Value: $25.00                     Minimum Bid: $5.00

 Package 13
Football Stars
An autographed handprint of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Theisman
Estimated Value: $75.00                     Minimum Bid: $25.00

 Package 14
Da Coach
NFL Hall of Famer and former Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka’s autographed book Reflections on the 1985 Bears and Wisdom from Da Coach
Estimated Value: $30.00                     Minimum Bid: $5.00

 Package 15
Ride Baby Ride
Harley Davidson T-Shirt
Estimated Value: $25.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

 Package 16
Track & Field
A T-Shirt (Large) signed by Christin Wurth-Thomas, 2008 Beijing Olympics participant in the 1500m run and a Bloomington High School Alumni
Estimated Value: $30.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

 Package 17
Track & Field 2
A T-Shirt (Medium) signed by Christin Wurth-Thomas, 2008 Beijing Olympics participant in the 1500m run and a Bloomington High School Alumni
Estimated Value: $30.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

 Package 18
Start Your Engines  
A NASCAR basket with various NASCAR items, including autographed photos from Scott Wimmer, Carl Edwards, and J.J. Yeley
Estimated Value: $75.00                     Minimum Bid: $15.00

 Package 19
State Farm Holiday Classic 2009
Package includes four (4) V.I.P. passes to the 2009 Holiday Classic Tournament, a Holiday Classic fleece, and a Holiday Classic polo shirt
Estimated Value: $80              Minimum Bid: $20

 Package 20
Hockey Mania
Package includes four (4) tickets to the January 16, 2009 Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Rangers hockey game-Game starts at 7:30pm.  In addition, the package includes a Chicago Blackhawks backpack, team photos, window cling, t-shirt, and baseball cap
Estimated Value: $220.00                   Minimum Bid: $75.00

 Package 21
Memories
Package includes scrap-booking materials, with a stamping kit from Scrapbook Friend’z
Estimated Value: $45.00                     Minimum Bid: $15.00

 Package 22
Chicago Pride
An autographed Chicago Fire Soccer Team Pennant
Estimated Value: $25.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

Package 23
Photo Keepsakes
An autographed photo of Chicago White Sox baseball player Paul Konerko
Estimated Value: $50.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

 Package 24
Baseball Fanfare
An autographed photo of Chicago White Sox baseball player Orlando Cabrera
Estimated Value: $50.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

Package 25
Get Moving
Gold’s Gym Gift Certificate for a three (3) month membership
Estimated Value: $150.00                   Minimum Bid: $50.00

 Package 26
Get Moving 2
Gold’s Gym Gift Certificate for a three (3) month membership
Estimated Value: $150.00                   Minimum Bid: $50.00

  Package 27
Get Moving 3
Gold’s Gym Gift Certificate for a three (3) month membership
Estimated Value: $150.00                   Minimum Bid: $50.00

 Package 28
A Day at the Course
Four (4) rounds of golf with a cart at Prairie Vista Golf Course
Estimated Value: $160.00                   Minimum Bid: $50.00

 Package 29
Celebrate
Celebrate your next occasion with an Avanti’s Catered Party for up to 25 people
Estimated Value: $250.00                   Minimum Bid: $75.00

 Package 30
Romantic Getaway
An overnight stay at the Bloomington Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center, includes dinner for two at the Central Station restaurant with limousine service to and from Central Station
Estimated Value: $225.00                   Minimum Bid: $60.00

Package 31
Stay Awhile
An overnight stay in a standard room at the Bloomington Double Tree Hotel & Conference Center plus hot breakfast for two
Estimated Value: $300.00                   Minimum Bid: $75.00

Package 32
Normal Getaway
An overnight stay at the Normal Best Western University Inn
Estimated Value: $80.00                     Minimum Bid: $30.00

 Package 33
Escape from the Everyday
An overnight stay at The Chateau Bloomington and breakfast for two
Estimated Value: $200.00                   Minimum Bid: $50.00

 Package 34
That’s a Winner
An overnight stay in a King Whirlpool Suite at The Parke Hotel in Bloomington plus Sunday Brunch for two
Estimated Value: $175.00                   Minimum Bid: $50.00

 Package 35
Family Getaway
An overnight stay in one of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites’ (Bloomington) themed family friendly suites
Estimated Value: $150.00                   Minimum Bid: $50.00

 Package 36
Family Fun
An overnight stay at the Bloomington/Normal Super 8 and three (3) passes to AMF Circle Lanes for three games each for a night of bowling
Estimated Value: $75.00                     Minimum Bid: $20.00

 Package 37
This Year’s Resolution
Five single day passes to Four Seasons Association
Estimated Value: $75.00                     Minimum Bid: $20.00

Package 38
Peoria Fun
Four (4) upper bowl tickets to a Peoria Rivermen game
Estimated Value: $60.00                     Minimum Bid: $15.00

 Package 39
Hometown Team
Four (4) 2009 regular season single game tickets for the Peoria Chiefs
Estimated Value: $40.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

 Package 40
Halls of Fame

  • Two (2) adult tickets to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio

  • Four (4) tickets to the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana

  • Two (2) passes to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts

Estimated Value: $120.00                   Minimum Bid: $30.00
                                                                                              Package 41
Tradition
Two (2) club level seats for the 10th Annual John R. Wooden Tradition at the Indianapolis Conseco Fieldhouse on December 19, 2009
Estimated Value: $130.00                   Minimum Bid: $30.00

 Package 42
Meet Me in St. Louis
Two (2) reserved seats to a St. Louis Cardinals game (for a Monday - Thursday home game, excludes April 16, May 19-21, June 16-18, and July 27-30)
Estimated Value: $50.00                     Minimum Bid: $20.00

 Package 43
Pack the Place
Two (2) tickets to the January 10, 2009 Illinois vs. Indiana basketball game in Champaign, IL
Estimated Value:  $70.00                    Minimum Bid:  $30.00

 Package 44
Day Trip
Four (4) upper bowl tickets to a Peoria Pirates arena football game for the 2009 regular season
Estimated Value: $50.00                     Minimum Bid: $10.00

Package 45
Golf with a Pro
One (1) hour private golf lesson at All Seasons Golf Learning Center
Estimated Value: $80.00                     Minimum Bid: $20.00

Package 46
“Mr. Cub”
A baseball autographed by Chicago Cubs’ Ernie Banks
Estimated Value: $130.00                   Minimum Bid: $50.00

Package 47
Golf Green
A $60.00 gift certificate for The Links at Ireland Grove golf course.
Estimated Value: $60.00 Minimum Bid: $20.00

Package 48
Round ‘em Up
Two (2) rounds of golf with at cart at the Weibring Golf Club.
Estimated Value: $70.00 Minimum Bid: $25.00
 

Silent Auction Guidelines

  • Minimum bids are indicated on the photo sheets for each auction item.

  • Bids should be made in $5 increments.

  • Cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted.

  • Bidding will close at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 30th.

  • Winners will be contacted by phone starting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30th at the Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center.

  • Winners not in attendance will be contacted by phone or email.

  • Items will be available for pick up at the Shirk Center immediately after the winners are contacted.

  • A portion of the winners’ donations are tax deductible over the fair-market value of the item.

  • The silent auction will take place at the Shirk Center and at the Normal Community High School Friday through Tuesday (12/26 – 12/30). On Tuesday (12/30), bidding will only be held at the Shirk Center.
     

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