Samples of Previous Year's Live Auction Items
Live Auction Item 1	Big Island Paradise A Week’s Stay at a Five-Star Kona resort Kona is famous for sport fishing, snorkeling, sunsets and coffee. It’s also known for some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This luxurious package includes seven days and six nights at the five-star condo, the Mauna Lani Resort, overlooking ancient fishponds on the Big Island’s South Kohala Coast. Accommodations for up to four persons include many meals, access to a car rental, pick up and return to the airport, a personal day tour of Kona by donors as well as access to the resort’s beach club, tennis club and spa. Scheduling based on mutual agreement with owners. Donors: Sam and Annette Crowe
Live Auction Item 2	Two Adult Electric Bicycles Green Tec USA “The Best Electric Bicycles” Plug in and recharge or it charges while you pedal!  No gas.  No pollution.  No license required. These quiet e-bikes are battery-powered bicycles operated by a rechargeable battery which is good for 20 miles per charge with speeds up to 20 miles per hour!  Minimum Bid - $2,400
Live Auction Item 3	Under the Tuscan Sun A Unique Italian Residential Study Experience Experience the beauty and ambiance of the Tuscan countryside through immersion in the Landscape Architecture Italy Program alongside Cal Poly Pomona design students and faculty at the Santa Chiara Study Center and Design Program in Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy. The package includes three meals a day at the study center and accommodations for two at either the study center or at nearby apartments in town. The study center is located only five miles from Cortona, the town featured in the movie Under the Tuscan Sun. It is walking distance from the town center and train station, with direct links to Rome and Florence for independent travel. The seven-day trip will be between mid-September and mid-October (subject to scheduling and availability). Donor: College of Environmental Design, Cal Poly Pomona
Live Auction Item 4	A Home Run Joe DiMaggio Autographed Home Plate Collage The legendary Joe DiMaggio has hand-signed this home plate.  It is the rarest item this icon has ever signed — there are only 350 of these ever made! Minimum Bid - $3,000
Live Auction Item 5	Executive Order Dinner for 8 with University President and Mrs. Ortiz University President Michael Ortiz and his wife, Betty, will be your dinner hosts for this incredible multi-course meal for 8 including wines, created and prepared by Kellogg West Executive Chef José Rodriguez. The meal will be served at their on-campus residence, the historic University Manor House. Date based on availability and by mutual agreement between donor and winner. Donors: Michael and Betty Ortiz
Live Auction Item 6	Lakers autographed Jersey Kobe Bryant Jersey Signed by Team This year’s team signed on this Kobe Bryant jersey featuring 12+ signatures, including Lamar Odum, Pau Gasol, Ron Artest, Derek Fisher, Coach Phil Jackson and, of course, last year’s Finals MVP, Kobe Bryant! Minimum Bid - $2,500
Live Auction Item 7	The King of Pop Michael Jackson Autographed Collage This signed retrospective collage has been autographed by the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson! Minimum Bid - $2,000
Live Auction Item 8	French Coastal Jewel A Week’s Stay at a Basque Seaside Resort A vibrant fishing port on the Basque coast of France, Saint Jean de Luz is a resort destination alive with a rich and unique heritage. Indulge in a one week stay, where guests can enjoy sandy beaches, exceptional cuisine and charming Basque villages and landscapes. The winning bidder will stay in a three-bedroom home that comfortably accommodates six adults. Scheduling based on mutual agreement with owners between the months of March and May. Donor: Michael and Jeanette Bidart
Live Auction Item 9	9 – ‘Dreams’ Come True Fleetwood Mac autographed Guitar Collage This acoustic guitar has been signed by Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famers Fleetwood Mac (Mick Fleetwood, Lindsay Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Stevie Nicks). Minimum Bid - $3,500
Live Auction Item 10	10 – Puppy Love Golden Retriever Puppy and Care You'll fall in love with these two eight-week-old AKC Full English Golden Retriever puppies. These puppies come with two year health guarantee, certified vet check, shots, microchip, AKC registration forms, as well as OFA clearances and pedigrees for sire and dam. Donors:   Steve Knecht, Alta Rancho English Goldens                   Beckie Moore, Rancho Goldens

 

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