#1 Gourmet Cake and Bubbly for 8!
Delight your table by bidding on this decadent dessert duo. Two lots will be auctioned:
Southern Sunshine a luscious brown sugar cake layered with a peach bourbon buttercream and pecan brittle.
Black & White three layers of moist chocolate cake alternating with layers of light whipped vegan frosting (contains no known allergens).
Value: Priceless
Thanks to Lisa Gros & Mariposa Bakery
Southern Sunshine a luscious brown sugar cake layered with a peach bourbon buttercream and pecan brittle.
Black & White three layers of moist chocolate cake alternating with layers of light whipped vegan frosting (contains no known allergens).
Value: Priceless
Thanks to Lisa Gros & Mariposa Bakery
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#2 San Francisco Giants Field of Dreams
You can get up close to many of the 2023 San Francisco Giants with this ultimate dream experience! This package includes:
• Four (4) Premium Club Level Tickets
• Logan Webb Autographed Baseball
• And if that isn’t enough to put a Giants’ fan in heaven, the winner also receives a basket filled with promotional items. Featuring a Giants CityConnect fanny pack, a Giants t-shirt, the popular Hawaiian shirt & two Giants 2012 Anniversary bobbleheads - Hunter Pence & Marco Scutaro
The winning bidder will work with the Giants to find a mutually agreed upon
regular-season game during the 2023 season. (excludes Opening Day and Final Game).
Value: $1,600
Thanks to Shana & Rick Daum & Susan Herman and the San Francisco Giants
• Four (4) Premium Club Level Tickets
• Logan Webb Autographed Baseball
• And if that isn’t enough to put a Giants’ fan in heaven, the winner also receives a basket filled with promotional items. Featuring a Giants CityConnect fanny pack, a Giants t-shirt, the popular Hawaiian shirt & two Giants 2012 Anniversary bobbleheads - Hunter Pence & Marco Scutaro
The winning bidder will work with the Giants to find a mutually agreed upon
regular-season game during the 2023 season. (excludes Opening Day and Final Game).
Value: $1,600
Thanks to Shana & Rick Daum & Susan Herman and the San Francisco Giants
#3 ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION TO MONTANA
A FOUR NIGHT/FIVE DAY STAY FOR 2 IN A LUXURY LOG CABIN
For those who love getting out into nature and are seeking unique and authentic
experiences, love dramatic landscapes and breath-taking scenery this getaway is for you. This all-inclusive package for 2 adults boasts:
• A 4 Night, 5 Day Stay in a Luxury Log Cabin
• All meals prepared by the Executive Chef in their Private Clubhouse
• Daily Brunch, Snack Happy Hour, Chef’s Table Dinner Service
• A Personal Ranch Host and Full Concierge Services
• 24/7 access to the Clubhouse, Honor bar, Hot Tub, and Fitness Center
• 1 Activity per day for each guest, including ATV Excursions, Ranger Tours, Horse Whispering Classes, Horseback Riding, Archery, Riflery, Sporting Clays, and Guided Hikes, may be scheduled. Upgrades for additional activities, like Fly Fishing and Outdoor Dining Experiences, are available upon request.
Located equidistant between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, this is the perfect place to stay if you want to explore the Parks before or after your stay!
Option to upgrade to Luxury Ranch Homes for additional guests at a discounted rate. Subject to availability at time of request. Discounted rates for additional guests are as follows: AGES: 0-3 Free, 4-11 $400 per person per night, 12 and up $450 per person per night.
Value: $6,400
TERMS & CONDITIONS
• Expires 15 months from date of the event with blackout dates to include June through August.
• The first $2,500 of your bid will be used for the Reserve Fee- any amount over $2,500 is a donation to Bishop O’Dowd High School Co-curriculars
Thanks to the Ranches at Belt Creek for the discounted package
experiences, love dramatic landscapes and breath-taking scenery this getaway is for you. This all-inclusive package for 2 adults boasts:
• A 4 Night, 5 Day Stay in a Luxury Log Cabin
• All meals prepared by the Executive Chef in their Private Clubhouse
• Daily Brunch, Snack Happy Hour, Chef’s Table Dinner Service
• A Personal Ranch Host and Full Concierge Services
• 24/7 access to the Clubhouse, Honor bar, Hot Tub, and Fitness Center
• 1 Activity per day for each guest, including ATV Excursions, Ranger Tours, Horse Whispering Classes, Horseback Riding, Archery, Riflery, Sporting Clays, and Guided Hikes, may be scheduled. Upgrades for additional activities, like Fly Fishing and Outdoor Dining Experiences, are available upon request.
Located equidistant between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, this is the perfect place to stay if you want to explore the Parks before or after your stay!
Option to upgrade to Luxury Ranch Homes for additional guests at a discounted rate. Subject to availability at time of request. Discounted rates for additional guests are as follows: AGES: 0-3 Free, 4-11 $400 per person per night, 12 and up $450 per person per night.
Value: $6,400
TERMS & CONDITIONS
• Expires 15 months from date of the event with blackout dates to include June through August.
• The first $2,500 of your bid will be used for the Reserve Fee- any amount over $2,500 is a donation to Bishop O’Dowd High School Co-curriculars
Thanks to the Ranches at Belt Creek for the discounted package
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#4 A WEEK IN MAUI FOR 6
At the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapali
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Spend a week in Hawaii at a resort designed with your well-being in mind. The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka’anapali is a vacation ownership beach resort located in Lahaina, once the royal capital of Maui Loa. Balance your time between museum tours and rain forest hikes to 400-foot waterfalls. Peer down a dormant volcano or snorkel The Forbidden Coast’s unspoiled coral reefs. On your return, explore Lahaina legends at Pu’uhonua O Nanea cultural center. Eat at Mauka Makai, lounge by a rejuvenating pool with island platforms or work out in our Westin WORKOUT® Fitness Studio. Our beach resort even offers ukulele lessons, hula dances and Kona lobster straight from the fisherman’s cage. When the sun sets behind the palms of Ka’anapali, sink into your Westin Heavenly® Bed. Our all-villa resort rentals feature spacious living and dining areas, full kitchens and remarkable ocean or resort views. Refresh, refuel and relax on your Lahaina vacation. The 2 bedroom villa has a pull-out couch and sleeps up to 6 adults on the best beach in Maui.
Unpack in a unique villa. All lodging in our resort is residentially-inspired and designed with a tropical Lahaina twist. Smell the salt air and feel the ocean breeze from your villa’s furnished balcony. Relax in your Heavenly® Bath with revitalizing White Tea Aloe products. Connect to effective, integrated technology, which includes a Bose® radio and HD home entertainment system. Find the spirit of pu’uhonua in Maui. Value: $7500 TERMS & CONDITIONS The villa can be booked anytime from August 10 to Dec 10, 2023 with the exception of Thanksgiving week. Thanks to Ana Perez-Guimaraes & Arthur Guimaraes |
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#5 WEEKEND IN WINE COUNTRY |
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Get out of the city and unwind in a beautiful mid-century modern Sonoma home for four people. The home includes a lap pool / pool spa, AC, full kitchen and two queen beds. Disconnect even further from stress and explore the magical world of sensation and luxury with a private 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. Wines to be featured include some of the winery’s most highly-rated wines as well as two beloved imported wines. 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. Additionally, you’ll gain access to some of Sonoma’s most exclusive wine experiences, most notably a paired wine tasting and vineyard & cave tour at Repris, a picturesque property perched on Moon Mountain.
This experience includes: • Two Night Stay in the Heart of Sonoma for 4 Adults • A 3-hour, sit-down, guided tasting event for up to 8 adults. Hear a brief history of Boisset Wines and learn more about the man himself, founder Jean Charles Boisset. In addition to the wines, a small cheese and chocolate sampling is included. • Tastings for 4 adults at 3 unique Sonoma wineries: Repris, Texture, and Pangloss Value: $2,600 Terms & Conditions: Valid for two nights on weekends or weeknights from April 1 – October 15, 2023. Excludes Memorial Day Weekend and Fourth of July Weekend. Dates must be chosen in coordination with Boisset Wineries and donors to ensure availability for the wine tasting. Advance reservations required for Repris, Texture, and Pangloss tastings. Thanks to Michelle Klatt, Joy Breed, and Repris Wines |
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#6 Graduation 2023 VIP Package
5 ADDITIONAL GRADUATION TICKETS, RESERVED PRIORITY SEATING FOR ALL 15 TICKETS, AND PRIORITY LOCATION FOR THE 1 FAMILY-ALLOCATED PARKING SPOT
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 for you near to the stage for the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Winner also receives a priority location for their one allocated parking spot. Value: Priceless
Thanks to Bishop O’Dowd High School
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 for you near to the stage for the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Winner also receives a priority location for their one allocated parking spot. Value: Priceless
Thanks to Bishop O’Dowd High School
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#7 PARTY IN A BOX
Do you love a party, but the time and effort of hosting one stops you in your tracks? Have you ever wanted to host a tailgate while watching your student’s big game from the top floor & balcony of the Cummings Center?* Are you wishing you could pull off a graduation party but it just gets too crazy with family in town? Then you’ll love this “done for you” event that includes it all – the venue, a feast for 50, dessert, décor, and beverages.
Whatever you’re celebrating – Shaw’s BBQ is the best in town to feed a crowd! 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 Sugarsweet Bakery, floral arrangements by Flower Outlet & Gifts, and wine & beer for 50 adults.** And you’ll take it all in from the top floor and balcony of O’Dowd‘s new Cummins Center, with great views of the fields and the Bay Area. 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, Sugarsweet Bakery, Flower Outlet & Gifts, and Bishop O’Dowd High School & Development Team
Whatever you’re celebrating – Shaw’s BBQ is the best in town to feed a crowd! 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 Sugarsweet Bakery, floral arrangements by Flower Outlet & Gifts, and wine & beer for 50 adults.** And you’ll take it all in from the top floor and balcony of O’Dowd‘s new Cummins Center, with great views of the fields and the Bay Area. 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, Sugarsweet Bakery, Flower Outlet & Gifts, and Bishop O’Dowd High School & Development Team
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#8 Start Your Engines!
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Join Johannes van Overbeek ‘91, O’Dowd alum and current parent, for an unforgettable experience flying through a professional race track 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 |
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Package is for four; track will be Sonoma or Laguna Seca to be determined as scheduled.
Thanks to Johannes van Overbeek ’91
#9 FAZIO GOLF EXPERIENCEat Martis Camp
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This legendary, lauded 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 with carts, and new for 2023, it also comes with a forecaddie, lunch at the club, and a round of adult beverages.
-With thanks to Martis Camp Valid May 18 - October 15, 2023. Monday through Thursday after 1 pm. Excludes Memorial Day Weekend, June 26-July 6, Labor Day Weekend. Proper golf attire required. |
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#10 Quad Parking
RESERVED STUDENT PARKING IN THE QUAD
Are you tired of waking your student early so they get a spot in the lower lot? Let your rising senior sleep in (a little) with a reserved spot waiting … just steps from the school’s front door.
The parking spot is valid for one senior during the 2022-23 school year. * only 1 spot is being auctioned this year *
Thanks to Bishop O’Dowd High School
Are you tired of waking your student early so they get a spot in the lower lot? Let your rising senior sleep in (a little) with a reserved spot waiting … just steps from the school’s front door.
The parking spot is valid for one senior during the 2022-23 school year. * only 1 spot is being auctioned this year *
Thanks to Bishop O’Dowd High School
#11 NFL IN NYC
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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:
• 2 night stay in the Marriott Times Square • 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. Valid for any home, regular season NY Jets game in the 2023/24 season. Marquis match ups include the Jets versus Superbowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs and Superbowl runner up Philadelphia Eagles. Value: $3,500 Thanks to the Vera-Tucker family for the Jerseys, tickets & field passes, and VIP experience. Thanks to the Marcone family for the Marriott stay 
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Auction Protocol & Disclaimers
- Auction Protocol & Disclaimers
Silent Auction bidding will continue until a table is closed. The highest bid wins and if there is a dispute that the Auction co-chairs will make a decision. Once a bid is recorded it cannot be removed.
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.