NZ Optimist Gala Auction Dinner

NZ Optimist Gala Auction Dinner – 9 June 2007

by NZ Optimist Association on 5 Jun 2007

Chris Dickson is one of the 2007 America’s Cup skippers who has signed the Optimist sail which will be auctioned on Saturday night or may be bid by email BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com

On the night of Saturday 9th June, those lucky enough to secure tickets to the New Zealand Optimist Sailing Teams Gala Dinner at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron will have the opportunity to secure some wonderful items donated by generous sponsors.

The Dinner is being held to support the teams heading off to represent New Zealand at the World and North American Optimist Championships in Sardinia and Mexico. The Organizers advise that there is a good selection of items ranging from some amazing America’s Cup collectors and sports memorabilia, some fabulous destination holiday packages at locations here and overseas, several sought after adventure and adrenalin experiences, some luxurious items to pamper yourselves, various great services and products useful to home life and business’, and of course many sailing and nautical theme items .

Here’s a short list of some of the things on offer expected to raise interest:

• A Unique Optimist Replica Sail signed by all skippers from the current Americas Cup Series. Secure a piece of AMCUP history.
• A sail with Mike Sanderson (NZ Sailor of the Year) on his brand new Open 60ft boat PINDAR .
• Emirates Team NZ Shirt – Signed by Full crew in Valencia
• Chilled Angus Pure Beef - ½ a beast – straight off the farm. Have it all to yourself or share.
• Signed One of a kind Luna Rossa ‘Cuptoon - Optimistic’ by Mark O’Brien of all the AMCUP teams shown as Optimist boats.
• Taupo ‘Adventure Capital’ package. Accommodation, adventure rides, bungy, entertainment and the use of an Audi convertible.
• Emirates Team NZ – Buzzy Bee signed. Another unique part of 2007 AMCUP history
• Beach Haven on Broadbeach – The Gold Coast. 7 nights accommodation and Flights package
• Coaching Package with NZ Olympic Coach Grant Beck and National Opti Champion Logan Dunning Beck.
• All Black No 10, Dan Carter. Signed Jockey Boxers
• Kuratau River Bach Taupo 7 days. Gather families and friends for a holiday of fishing, skiing, kayaks and memories.
• PLUS many more holiday packages at Hotels, resorts, Gulf Islands, bach’s around Godzone and on luxury launches
• PLUS many items of Sporting Goods and services - sailing, tennis and golf lessons; vouchers for tradesmen; sailing apparel; fishing, boating & sailing equipment.
• PLUS many items for leisure – cellphone, GPS and car stereo; music collections; magazine subscriptions; favorite wine and beverages.
• PLUS Many Clothing and Collectables – All Black Photo; Blues ball; ABN AMRO gear; $5 Note Signed By Sir Edmund; Signed Alinghi poster; scrapbook and framed art; clothing vouchers.
• PLUS many more gourmet foods and ‘Pamper’ Items – Desperate Housewife package; lamb meat package; luxury baskets; ice cream for 6 months; pamper pack

PLUS much, much more. To see the full list of items visit the NZIODA site at : www.optimist.org.nz

The Mark O’Brien Monsta cartoon whch will be auctioned for the NZ representatiuve Optimist Teams: April 20 ... the optimists head out in the hope of a race... © Monsta http://www.monsta.co.nz

Fundraising Dinner Ticket Holders

This year NZIODA aims to provide all ticket holders with a schedule of Auction Items well before the Auction Evening, so as to give you the ability to plan for this aspect of the evening. Please refer to the follwing schedules. (The schedules are preliminary and may be changed slightly on Gala night)

As in previous years there will be two auctions during the evening. The ‘silent auction’ will run throughout the evening closing approx 10.30pm. Additionally Barry Thom, Unlimited Potential MREINZ, will conduct the ‘Live Auction’ and is MC for the evening.

Items in the ‘Silent Auction’ section are grouped for ease of review and will be displayed in their groups at The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

All accommodation packages are subject to availability.

All auction items are available for bidding at the Fundraising Dinner the highest overall bid on the night will secure the ‘Goods’. All items must be paid for on the night by either cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card.

The organisers reserve the right to allocate items from the live auction to silent auction items and vice versa prior to the commencement of the Gala Event.

We are looking forward to the Gala night and appreciate your support for the 10 sailors selected to represent New Zealand at The World Championships in Sardinia and the North American Championships in Mexico in July and August 2007.

Provisional Scedule of Items for Bid

Live Auction Items

Reference#	Auction Item	Reference #	Auction Item
Live - 1	'Put Me Fru' - live band plus 2 Security Guards for 4 hours	Live 10	Taupo 'The Adventure Capital of NZ' Experience Hotlaps in a 2007 V8 Touring Car,
	2 hours of live music to make your Party the ‘Talk of the Town’		Bungy jump, Huka jet boat ride and a night of action at ‘The Shed’, head south in an Audi A4 convertible
Live - 2	Crew Kit from Luna Rossa - Valencia	Live 11	Open 60ft sailing with Mike Sanderson
	Kindly donated by Hamish Willcox - Shirt and shorts		‘Pindar’ due to be launched in June – have an experience of a lifetime with International and
			NZ Sailor of the Year – Mike Sanderson
Live 3	Kuratau River Bach – Taupo – 7 days Gather friends and family for a	Live 12	Bluewater Hotel - Napier and Art Deco Walk, ‘On yer bike wine tour’
	holiday of fishing, skiing, kayaks		Experience a taste of Hawkes Bay fine wine,
	and memories		good food and Art Deco,
Live 4	Porsche Hotlaps - Pukekohe Pedal to the metal – 6 laps for one or 4 laps for 2 – Hold on tight	Live 13	2 days coaching with Grant Beck and 2007 National Optimist Champion Logan Dunning Beck for 1-2 sailors
			– Accommodation and food for out of towners
Live 5	Kawau weekend with Willzy for 2 sailors prior to 2008 Nationals 2 families can relax and unwind in	Live 14	Great Barrier Retreat - Fitzroy House and Glenfern Sanctuary
	an idyllic setting while Willzy calls		Available Sept 22nd - Oct 7th
	the shots on the water		Great Barrier Airlines offering over 60% reduction in
			flight costs.
Live 6	Emirates Team NZ - Buzzy Bee-signed A unique memento of the 2007	Live 15	Signed Jockey Boxers - The Hottest Boxers in Town Signed by All Black no 10 - Dan Carter
	Americas Cup
Live 7	The Pines Resort – Wanaka	Live 16	Prada – Luna Rossa
	One week 10th – 17th August		‘Cuptoon’ by Mark O’Brien– Fantastic cartoon of
	Fully equipped apartment sleeps		events on the water. This is one of a kind - signed
	7 – Hit the southern slopes		by the artist especially for tonight’s Gala event
Live 8	Chilled Aged Angus Pure Beef – Fill you freezer	Live 17	ABM Amro Signed Shirt 2005 –06
	I/2 a beast – straight off the farm		Volvo Round the World Yacht
	Have it all yourself or share it		Race – a Collectors Item signed by
	around your table		Mike Quilter
Live 9	Framed North’s Opti Sail – Signed by 2007 Americas Cup Skippers	Live 18	Baloo' Overnight stay and cruise 42ft launch - skippered
	One of a kind – secure a piece		For a family of 4 – cruise the Hauraki Gulf take in
	Of Americas Cup history		Some fishing and sightseeing, fully catered

Live 19	Taupo Luxury Weekend Drive south in an Audi demo, golf at Wairakei International Golf Course, Sail on ‘The Barbury’ Relax in a spa treatment and stay At ‘The Terraces Hotel’	Live 22	Beach Haven on Broadbeach – The Gold Coast 7 nights accommodation for four; on your doorstep golden beaches, great shopping, Jupitor’s casino. A fully self contained apartment, resort includes pools, spa, tennis and BBQ area
			Flights courtesy of Business World Travel to the value of $1000 (must be ticketed by 30th Nov 07)
Live 20	Emirates Team New Zealand Shirt Signed by the full crew in Valencia	Live 23	New Zealand Sailing Academy 10 day Optimist sailing academy for one July school holidays Grab this chance to jump to the next level.
Live 21	Yachtfinders Global Charter – Beneteau 423 1 day charter for 4-6 – Sail in luxury comfort and style	Live 24	One cast – Fly Fishing Adventure 2 nights accommodation at Puketitiri Lodge Hawkes Bay – one full day guided fly fishing and tuition.

Silent Auction Items

Section 1 Sporting Goods and Services

Reference #	Auction Item	Additional Information
S1	Magic Marine Opti Deck Covers	Donated by Kiwi Yachting
S2	2 tennis lessons – 1 hour each and ‘Bodyzone’ massage	with David Knot at ASB Centre & ‘Bodyzone’
S3	x1 Junior golf Clinic - 4 lessons	with Mike Moynihan at Auckland Golf Club
S4	Fishing Rod & Sea spray subscription	Donated by Andy Tuke & Seaspray
S5	Workplace OSH assessment & workplace massage for 4	Donated by John O'Reilly / ‘Bodyzone’
S6	Witex Plumber or Electrician plus one handyman voucher	4-6 hours
S7	x3 Golf lessons - Adult	with Mike Moynihan at Auckland Golf Club
S8	Spray Jacket /Book voucher	Donated by Takapuna Sailing Centre/Transpacific Books
S9	North Optimist Sail	Donated by Collinson family
S10	Gym Membership – 6 months, men only plus x2 ½ hr massages	The Atrium Club Inc
S11	Friday Night Rum Race on 'Wingz' for 8 / box Heineken	Donated by Cookson Boats (expires in one month)
S12	9m Gantry Bin for that home or work cleanup	Donated by Auckland Waste Management
S13	Home Colour Consultant and Paint Voucher	Colour Plus and Lorna Pike
S14	10 x 40 litre bags Compost	Donated by Living earth
S15	6 Months Gym membership at Les Mills	Donated by Jackie Mills
S16	X1 alcohol breathalyzer kit/ bottle of wine	Donated by Radar direct
S17	Round of Golf for 4 at Formosa Country Club	Donated by Arrival magazine / NZ Expo centre
S18	Sail NZ Charters – NZL 40 or NZL 41	Donated by NZL Charters
S19	Madloop windsurfing school – 2 lessons /2001 Rashtop	Plus snorkel and Seaspray sub.
S20	Armchair sailors pack – Wine, Heineken, Seaspray,	Book voucher and Atruim club voucher
S21	Titanium Top	Donated by 2001 Wetsuits
S22	Push along bike plus 2 snorkels	Donated by Bob McCutcheon

Section 2 At Your Leisure

Reference #	Auction Item	Additional Information
L1	Cell phone / Sailing Books	DS Wireless
L2	"Together Collection" 10 CDs	Donated by Murray Thom
L3	x2 Canvas Cushions	Donated by Cushions Unlimited
L4	Car Stereo	DS Wireless
L5	Handheld GPS/ Seaspray Magazine	Donated by ENL
L6	Portable BBQ / Box of Heineken	Donated by ITM - Whangarei
L7	Seahorse magazine – 1 year subscription	Donated by Southern Spars

Section 3 Clothing and Collectables

Reference #	Auction Item	Additional Information
M1	Signed Blues Rugby Ball
M2	ABN Ambo wet weather gear – trousers / Books	Donated by Matt Stechmann / Transpacific books
M3	2003 All Blacks Tri Nations Photo - Signed by Team	$100 Reserve
M4	Scrapbook Art-Book	Donated By Carolyn Burns
M5	Scrapbook Art-Book	Donated By Carolyn Burns
M6	Black Possum shawl, scarf and gloves	Donated by Doug Crisp
M7	Framed signed $5 note – Sir Edmund Hillary	Reserve $100
M8	Alinghi signed poster	Donated by Dean Phipps
M9	Framed Artwork – limited addition print	Donated by Nathan Crossman
M10	$100 gift voucher for Pagani
M11	Shortland Street Dressing Gown signed by the crew	Donated by Kevin Whitehead
Section 4	Accommodation
Reference No	Auction Item	Additional Information
A1	Long Weekend at Whiritoa – Coromandel – 2 families
A2	The Villa - Picton x 2 nights	Donated by Burns family
A3	Waipataki weekend - Hawkes Bay - x4 nights
A4	Raglan Waterfront -A true Kiwi Bach - x4 nights
A5	Matheson’s Bay Bach – Weekend sleeps 6	Donated by Swinton Family
A6 & A6b	Pukawa Holiday Home - Taupo -weekend	Great skiing haven
A7	x1 night 'The Crown' - Ahuriri - Hawkes Bay	Donated by ‘The Crown’
A8	X1 night 'The Esplanade', $100 Food voucher plus	Fullers Tickets, $80 Devonport Chocolates
A9	The Copthorne Hotel and Resort – Bay of Islands for 2	2 nights plus breakfast / Bay of Island Cruise
A10	Taipa Bay Resort for 2	1 night, breakfast included
A11	Farm stay – Hawkes Bay – 4 people for 2 nights	Goat shooting, tramping and farm activities

Section 6 Food Stuffs

Reference #	Auction Item	Additional Information
F1	Rush Munroe Ice-cream - 6 months supply/32 litres	Donated by Rush Munroe
F2	$400 Gourmet Food Basket
F3	$100 Gift Basket - Premier Foods	Donated by Premier Foods
F4	2004 Magnum Pinot Noir - Boxed	Donated by Palliser Estate
F5	Lamb Meat Package	Value $500 – Roasts and Racks

Section 7 Pamper

Reference #	Auction Item	Additional Information
P1	‘Desperate Housewife Package’ Botox and teeth whitening & one handyman voucher	Donated by Dr David McKenzie & Tim Little
P2	Teeth Whitening
P3	Skin Check for 2 - Auckland	Donated by Auckland Dermatology
P4	Regency Gift Basket	Donated by Regency Duty Free
P5	‘Pamper Pack’ – facial, manicure, hair C&C, coffee card	Donated by Felicity Hunter- St Heliers, Saints , Elaines
P6	Vasectomy – Hawkes Bay urologist	Donated by Kim Broome
P7	3 Months supply of flowers from Britomart	Donated by Britomart
P8	3 nights babysitting	Donated by Alex Maloney and Ashleigh Lamberg
P9	x2 double passes Brentano String Quartet/Bottle of Wine	Playing Nov 16th Auckland
P10	One hour with design consultant – Peter Reid	Donated by Republic Home - Ponsonby
P11	One set Egyptian Cotton Towels/Anne Geddes book & CD	plus Photo cards by Wendy Nixon
P12	One set Egyptian Cotton Towels/Together collection CD
P13	Handcrafted mirror	Donated by Cicada Works
P14	Wendy Nixon cards, x2 movie passes, x2 Atrium gym passes	plus Cigana coffee card