AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

Final bidding will be at the Dinner Friday Evening in the club house.  

The Live and Final Auction will be held on Friday, August 8,2008.

Winners were notified that evening or shortly thereafter 

(if not at the event)

Donate to the auction!!!

Tickets can be purchased at the show or in advance   

"To the Ring", by Elin Pendleton, the 2008 Menlo Charity Horse Show artist.  Inspired by watching Grand Prix jumping, Elin created this beautiful giclee on canvas, 30x36 to be the signature piece for the Menlo Charity Horse Show 2008. Ms. Pendleton is a member of the prestigious American Academy of Equine Art, Co-President of the Women Artists of the West, and a signature member of the National Acrylic Painters Association.

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Lobster Dinner Extravaganza for 10 Guests with Bente, Betsy, Barbara, Suzanne, Gary and Catherine

Have you been thinking its payback time?  This is the perfect opportunity to make our Menlo Charity Horse Show “Slave Drivers” your slaves for the evening.  Your hosts will cook, clean, serve and entertain 10 guests at the home of Bente Tellefsen. This fabulous dinner includes Limousine service, Open Bar and lots of wine!   Graciously donated by Betsy Glikbarg, Gary Hanes, Catherine Harvey, Barbara Phillips, Suzanne Rischman and Bente Tellefsen

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Shreve & Co.  of Palo Alto and San Francisco team up with Jaeger-LeCoultre to bring Jaeger-LeCoultre's Stainless Steel Reverso Grand Taille. 

With its pure geometrical shapes, this Art Deco icon remains as timeless yet contemporary as ever.  The guilloche dial with flame-blued hands radiates discreet luxury and sophisticated elegance.  With a swivel of the case, the Reverso is transformed into a piece of jewelry that can be personalized by a timeless engraving, and withstand the rigors of riding.

Jaeger Le-Coultre caliber 822, hand wound movement with a 45 hour power reserve. 21 jewels, one barrel, hour minutes and seconds.  Water resistant to 30 meters.  Suggested retail $6050.

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This is a dinner of a life time for you to share with friends or special clients in our neighborhood “pub” located in Woodside, CA.  A Grand Award winning wine list and top 10 restaurant. Your evening will start with Champagne Henriot being poured out of Magnums and paired with hors d’oeuvres. Executive Chef Mark Sullivan will prepare an incredible five course dinner for eight guests in their private dining room.  Wine Director and Sommelier Andrew Green will pair each course with wines graciously donated by Ridge Vineyards, including their famous Monte Bello wine. 

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Attend the Opera, Ballet or next fabulous event wearing these stunning gems.

Drop earrings by Mark Patterson, called "The Samba". These inpectable earrings have a combination of pink and lavender sapphires at a total carat weight of 6.53, the diamonds are .72 carat in 18K white gold.  Donated by Darren McClung Estate and Precious Jewelry, Palo Alto

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El Dorado Golf and Beach Club, Cabo San Lucus, Mexicofor 10 at home

This ultimate escape is set on one of the most beautiful stretches of beach in all of Mexico.  Your deluxe trip will be an escape to the beautiful blue waters of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for 4 days and 3 nights in a beautiful Oceanside home. The package will include luxurious accommodations for four, one round of golf for a foursome on El Dorado’s signature Jack Nicklaus course, two spa treatments and countless beach activities. The El Dorado Resort has a state of the art fitness center, a world class spa, and a beautiful oceanfront bar and restaurant.

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Chose your jet and destination!  The lucky winner of the Sentinent Flight Card has access to $10,000 of flight time with the Sentient Flight Group. The Flight Card can be used for any jet size and category within the Sentient Program, and for travel to your preferred destination.  All Sentient Flight Card terms and conditions apply. This item is non transferable and no cash value. Should a trip exceed $10,000, the Flight Card holder will be responsible for the additional cost. The Flight Card is valid for 12 months.

Christmas in Ketchum

An Audi Fantasy Road Trip

Ladies want to be the next Danica Patrick or men the next Jeff Gordon?  Here is a once of a life time opportunity to test your racing driving skills. Your trip begins with the use of an Audi for 4 days and 3 nights. Jump in your new car and go!  On your schedule you will be checking into The Carneros Inn for 2 nights.  During your stay at the luxurious Carneros Inn, Napa Valley, a PlumpJack Resort, you will have a full day to drive the super sexy and powerful Audi R-8 – at Infineon Raceway , the newest sportscar in the Audi line-up.  This car was featured in the movie Ironman.  Speeding tickets not included!  The rest of your schedule is yours. 

Fund in Need to Benefit Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Instructors

Tonight our goal to raise $25,000 to provide six children with a year’s worth of orientation and mobility instruction. This service is essential to all ages of the visually impaired.   Vista Center is at capacity with its current instructors, yet they continue to receive many new referrals of school-aged children. The money raised tonight will bring the gift of independence to those children who currently need our help.

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