#2 "Party in a Box" for 50 people
featuring Shaw's BBQ
Rare opportunity to host a BBQ party in the top floor & balcony of the Cummins Center, with great views of the fields and the Bay Area! Whether a tailgate party for a game, post musical get together, or any family celebration, this package will do the work for you. Shaw’s BBQ is the best in town! If you’ve attended an event catered by David Shaw, you know the ribs are juicy and fall off the bone, and the chicken is tender and tasty. David and Sheila will set you up with BBQ smoked ribs and chicken, potato salad, beans, and dinner rolls. To sweeten the deal, you’ll get cupcakes from parent Tiffany Price, and wine & beer for 50 adults. Just schedule a date, select your menu, and let the pros do the rest!
Value: $1, 700
To be held on a mutually agreed upon date. If the party is scheduled during a Bishop O’Dowd sporting event, ALL party guests must also have tickets to the game. If the party includes people under 21 years old, the beverage donation will be for soft drinks only and no adult beverages will be allowed in the building. If you prefer to host the party at your home, that can also be arranged.
Thanks to Shaw’s BBQ, Tiffany Price, and Bishop O’Dowd High School
#3 Chef’s Table Dinner with CA Attorney General Rob Bonta & CA Assemblymember Mia Bonta
Join California Attorney General Rob Bonta & California Assemblywoman Mia Bonta for an unforgettable gourmet dinner for your party of six! Gather your friends for an exclusive Chef's Table experience at Trabocco, Alameda's bayside hotspot. Indulge in Chef Giuseppe Naccarelli's sensational six-course seafood feast, perfectly paired with exquisite wines. This is personalized dining at its finest - Chef Giuseppe crafts each dish with passion, catering to your preferences and dietary needs. As you dine, dive into lively discussions about what makes California tick from an insider’s perspective. It's a flavorful exchange you won't want to miss - bid now for a night to remember!
Value: Priceless
Winner must select from the following 3 dates from 6-9 pm: April 28, May 30 or June 9, 2024
Thanks to Rob and Mia Bonta, Trabocco Restaurant
#4 Deluxe Martis Camp Golf / Tahoe Donner Experience
Enjoy a spectacular day of golf and stay at a stellar private home in Tahoe Donner! This legendary course was only accessible to residents of the private luxury community of Martis Camp... until now! The course weaves between forests and meadows and alongside Martis Creek. Designed by Tom Fazio, Golf Week recently named it “one of America’s top 50 modern golf courses.” The package includes a foursome of golf, lunch at the club, a round of adult beverages, a forecaddie, and golf carts for 4 players.
Tips for caddies and servers are not included. Excludes holiday weekends. Proper golf attire required.
You and up to five guests will also stay at the Bear’s Lair for up to three nights, a perfect getaway in Tahoe Donner. Surrounded by endless outdoor activities, this charming three-bedroom home has a hot tub and access to tennis, swimming, and other amenities.
Value: $4,150
No pets. Blackout dates: (2024) May 24-27, July 3-7, Aug 30-Sept 2, Nov 22-30, Dec 20-Jan 2, (2025) Jan 18-20, Feb 14-23
Thanks to Martis Camp, Melinda Eisenhut Dunn ‘74, and Brian Clark and Charu Clark
#5 Reserved Student Parking Space in the Quad
Attention parents! Make your rising senior’s year a little less stressful with this invaluable item: a reserved parking spot in the Quad for their entire senior year - just steps from the school’s front door! This priceless convenience lets them arrive in style and avoid the morning scramble. The parking spot is valid for one senior during the 2024-25 school year.
Value: Priceless
Thanks to Bishop O'Dowd High School
#6 Graduation 2024 VIP Package
5 Additional graduation tickets, reserved priority seating for all 15 tickets, priority location for parking, and a private family photo shoot.
Want to avoid having to arrive hours in advance to get good parking and a good seat? Have a big family that wants to witness this moment? This package takes the stress out of graduation day. These five additional tickets will be combined with the ten already allocated to your senior and all 15 tickets will be reserved in a preferred location for the Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Winner also receives an additional parking spot for their family and both the family allocated spot and the extra will be in a priority reserved location.
The winner will also receive a private photo shoot at either the photographer's studio or at an outdoor location. The package includes both the studio session and an 8x10 matted print.
Value: Priceless
Thanks to Bishop O’Dowd High School, Soulful Photography
#7 Rev Your Engines on
the Racetrack!
Join Johannes van Overbeek ‘91, O’Dowd alum and current parent, for an unforgettable experience on a professional racetrack in an exotic performance car. Known for his smarts, speed, and aggression, “JvO” is a professional race car driver in multiple formats and has won numerous events and accolades, including winning the prestigious Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, 2x winner of the 12 Hours of Sebring and a podium at the 24 Hours of LeMans. This is a rare opportunity to personally feel the speed of the track alongside a pro!
Value: Priceless
Package is for four; track will be Sonoma or Laguna Seca to be determined as scheduled.
Thanks to Johannes van Overbeek ’91
#8 A Year of Luxurious Weekend Getaways!
Immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty of Northern California as you indulge in three distinct getaways, each nestled in its own magnificent home. Adventures await to ignite your spirit and create lasting memories.
1) Inverness
Spend three nights perched on the hills above Tomales Bay, this recently remodeled mid-century modern home in Inverness sits on 1 ½ acres of land studded with apple trees and majestic Oaks. Enjoy a book on the wraparound deck while taking in views of the rolling hills of West Marin. Spend a day at the beach, go shopping in the cute town of Point Reyes Station, lunch at Hog Island Oyster Co, take a kayak tour on Tomales Bay, or tackle one of the world class hikes in the adjacent Point Reyes National Seashore. After a day out, come home to relax in the six-person hot tub and make dinner in the chef’s kitchen. Sleeps up to 8 guests.
Restrictions: Not available March 23-April 6, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Years. No pets.
Value: $1,800
2) Tahoe Donner
Enjoy two nights in a cabin with a private spa in Tahoe Donner! Soak in the spa or hit the trail behind the cabin. Sip coffee or wine on the back deck or hang out by the wood burning stove. This clean & fresh boho cabin is where you want to be. Ski in/ski out! Minutes to Tahoe Donner equestrian center, 2 golf courses, tennis, bike/ hiking trails, Tahoe Donner’s private lake club, gym complete with spa, heated pool, hot tub and so much more. Relax and unwind. Dogs are welcome.
Restrictions: Dates chosen in coordination with donor. Excluding holiday weekends. Must be used by the end of 2024.
Value: $1,000
Thanks to Mark Kushner ‘01
3) Sonoma
Get out of the city and unwind in a beautiful mid-century modern Sonoma home for up to six people for two nights. The home includes a lap pool/pool spa, AC and a full kitchen. Disconnect from stress and explore the magical world of sensation and luxury with a private two-hour tasting of Boisset wines paired with small bites without having to leave your vacation home. Wine Educator, Lisa Lee, a Senior Director with Boisset Wines, will take you on a journey that transcends terroir and embraces style like no other. You’ll close out your tasting session with a Boisset Member Exclusive that Lisa will unveil at the tasting! Immerse yourself in the wine world as you swirl, sip and savor. Best of all, you get this experience without leaving your vacation home.
Restrictions: Valid for two nights on weekends or weeknights from April 1 – December 31, 2024. Excludes holiday weekends. Dates must be chosen in coordination with donors.
Value: $2,600
Thanks to Michelle Klatt, JCB Wines and Lisa Lee
Total package value: $5,400
#9 NFL in NYC!
Get the VIP experience at a New York Jets game where you’ll be up close and personal with O’Dowd alum and 2021 First Round NFL Draft Pick Alijah Vera-Tucker ‘17 while enjoying a fabulous fall weekend in New York City! This package includes: • Two night stay at a local hotel • 2 premium tickets to a Jets home game in the players’ family section • 2 field passes to be on-field during warm up • 2 autographed Vera-Tucker jerseys • Best of all, the Vera-Tucker family will act as your VIP host, introducing you to Alijah and some of his teammates after the game, giving you an intimate behind-the-scenes experience that money cannot buy without this connection. Value: Priceless Valid for any home, regular season NY Jets game in the 2024/25 season. Marquis match ups include the Jets versus the Philadelphia Eagles or recent Superbowl Champions, Kansas City Chiefs. Thanks to the Vera-Tucker Family |
#10 Spend the day at ShowRoom L.A.
Calling all sneakerheads! Spend a day with O’Dowd’s very own Matts Benson ‘17, serial entrepreneur and founder of ShowRoom L.A. This is a unique opportunity for your entrepreneurial-minded student to learn about the reality of starting and running your own business, and get a fresh pair of kicks in the process. ShowRoom L.A. is the hottest new sneaker store in L.A., involved in hype shoes and clothing resale. Started in a small storage space, through word of mouth and social media marketing, ShowRoom L.A. has grown into its current warehouse and store location. Matts made a name for himself by creating a collection of some of the most sought after sneakers and streetwear in the game. You never know who will drop by the warehouse to check out what’s new when you are there! This package includes $500 credit toward a pair of shoes or clothing from the store. Winner will also receive a $500 Marriott gift card.
Value: Priceless
Thanks to Matts Benson ‘17 for the ShowRoom L.A. experience, Alexa Gulliford and Chris Scroggins for the Marriott gift card
Auction Protocol & Disclaimers
- Auction Protocol & Disclaimers
Live Auction bidding will be held during dinner. When bidding, please hold up your bid number toward the auctioneer. The Live Auction will continue until all items are sold. If a group is bidding on one item, please designate one person to place your combined bid. Auction items will be awarded to one purchaser only. A bid acknowledged by the auctioneer is a legal contract to purchase the item.
Payment and Pick Up: All items should be paid for by the end of the evening. You only need to “check out” if you purchased or won a tangible item. To Check Out, please go to the Small Gym and we will walk you through the process. If you did not win or buy a tangible item, you will be automatically “checked out” and we will email you a receipt within a week. If for some reason you leave without an item, please contact crabfeed@bishopodowd.org
Terms of Sale: Unless otherwise noted, all certificates for goods and services must be used within one year of the auction date. All items and services are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the donors.
All sales are final: There will be no exchanges or refunds. Bishop O’Dowd High School does not make any expressed or implied warranties or guarantees on auction items regarding quality or value of items or services. Bishop O’Dowd High School has attempted to describe and catalog all items correctly, but all items are offered and sold “AS IS” and “WITH ALL FAULTS.”
Bishop O’Dowd neither warrants nor represents, and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the items. No statement made in this catalog or made orally at the auction or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty for tax purposes or market value. Items have not been appraised unless otherwise noted.
Reservations for trips and vacation accommodations must be mutually arranged with the donor unless otherwise noted. No refunds will be allowed on travel packages for canceled tickets and/or accommodations.
Refunds will only be considered for Parties if there is a date change and you can't attend the new date but not in the case of your plans having changed or you didn't check your calendar before you signed up.
By the buyer’s purchase, the buyer waives any claim for liability against Bishop O’Dowd High School, its elected and appointed officials, members and employees, sponsors, volunteers connected with the auction, and/or the donor of the item. Neither the Bishop O’Dowd High School nor the donor is responsible for any personal injuries or damage that may result from the use of the property or services.
Tax Information: Any amount you pay in excess of the fair market value would normally be available to you as a charitable contribution for tax purposes. Please check with your tax advisor for specifics.