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2009 Gala Auction Items Fabulous Cruise for Two - Your Choice of Destination and Date Seven-day cruise to the destination of your choice on a cruise line of your choice - Carnival, Celebrity, Crystal, Holland America, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Silver Sea, Viking, Orient Lines, and more. You have sixteen months to select your cruise and until September, 2011 to depart on your adventure. All food and entertainment included (except alcohol). A cruise expert from RCI will assist you in planning and designing your cruise vacation. Port or government charges (if any) are not included. (www.RCIcruises.com ) Romantic “Get Away” to Temecula Wine Country Just one hour from Orange County experience the only B & B Winery in Southern California. The Inn at Churon Winery is an intimate boutique chateau nestled atop 11 acres of hillside vineyard in the Temecula Wine Region. This romantic get-away for two includes a two- night stay (Sunday -Thursday) in one of their vineyard view suites (www.innatchuronwinery.com ). Also included in your stay is a hot air balloon ride over the vineyards and wineries (www.hotairadventures.com ), a wine tasting tour including four venues and picnic lunch (www.winetastingtemecula.com ) and a romantic dinner for two at the award winning Thornton Winery restaurant (www.thorntonwine.com/cafe ). Great Item for San Diego Chargers Fans!! Four tickets to the San Diego Chargers vs. Oakland Raiders game in San Diego on November 1, 2009, at 1:05 p.m. Your seats are on the Plaza level under an over-hang between the 35 and 40-yard lines on the Chargers side of the field. A fun outing for football fans of all ages! Value of tickets: $360 Thomas Kinkade’s Bridge of Hope Painting Created in 2003, Bridge of Hope limited edition 30”x40” canvas with hand embellished oil highlighting personally added by famous artist Thomas Kinkade. Hand signed by Thomas Kinkade on front of canvas in gold. Also hand signed and hand remarqued on back of canvas by the artist. Foil-stamped gold studio proof seal on back. Brass plaque with the legend Bridge of Hope— Thomas Kinkade. Valued at $2,500.

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2009 Gala Auction Items

Fabulous Cruise for Two - Your Choice of Destination and Date Seven-day cruise to the destination of your choice on a cruise line of your choice - Carnival, Celebrity, Crystal, Holland America, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Silver Sea, Viking, Orient Lines, and more. You

have sixteen months to select your cruise and until September, 2011 to depart on your adventure. All food and entertainment included (except alcohol). A cruise expert from RCI will assist you in planning and designing your cruise vacation. Port or government charges (if any) are not included. (www.RCIcruises.com)

Romantic “Get Away” to Temecula Wine Country Just one hour from Orange County experience the only B & B Winery in Southern California. The Inn at Churon Winery is an intimate boutique chateau nestled atop 11 acres of hillside vineyard in the Temecula Wine Region. This romantic get-away for two includes a two-night stay (Sunday -Thursday) in one of their vineyard view suites (www.innatchuronwinery.com). Also included in your stay is a hot air balloon ride over the vineyards and wineries (www.hotairadventures.com), a wine tasting tour including four venues and picnic lunch (www.winetastingtemecula.com) and a romantic dinner for two at the award winning Thornton Winery restaurant (www.thorntonwine.com/cafe).

Great Item for San Diego Chargers Fans!! Four tickets to the San Diego Chargers vs. Oakland Raiders game in San Diego on November 1, 2009, at 1:05 p.m. Your seats are on the Plaza level under an over-hang between the 35 and 40-yard lines on the Chargers side of the field. A fun outing for football fans of all ages! Value of tickets: $360

Thomas Kinkade’s Bridge of Hope Painting Created in 2003, Bridge of Hope limited edition 30”x40” canvas with hand embellished oil highlighting personally added by famous artist Thomas Kinkade. Hand signed by Thomas Kinkade on front of canvas in gold. Also hand signed and hand remarqued on back of canvas by the artist. Foil-stamped gold studio proof seal on back. Brass plaque with the legend Bridge of Hope—Thomas Kinkade. Valued at $2,500.

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Christy Quiggle Jewelry Design Beautiful necklace is made of brown mother of pearl shell beads; pendant of white and brown bone with pale green jade drop. Clasp is sterling silver toggle. Matching brown earrings made of faceted peter-site stones, with two stones mounted one of top of each other of graduated size on sterling silver lever backs. This unique jewelry is sold through Sak’s Fifth Avenue stores only.

Painting by Artist Rick J. Delanty

Leo Carrillo Archway, 11x14 painting, acrylic on board, framed in a simple but elegant gold frame four inches wide, by long-time painter of California land- and seascapes. With the moods of nature as his inspiration, the artist explores the relationship between art, creation, and the human spirit in his boldly-brushed acrylic paintings. His recent awards include Best of Show at the Borrego Springs Plein Air invitational in 2008.

See the Rose Parade in Style Two grandstand tickets near the KTLA Channel 5 telecast booth and a parking pass for the Tournament of Roses on January 1, 2010, provided by Stephanie Edwards, co-host of the KTLA broadcast of the parade. (www.tournamentofroses.com)

A Dream Shopping Package This package includes a $250 gift certificate good at any store or restaurant in South Coast Plaza, plus a one-year valet parking pass. Enjoy!

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Music and Dining at the Hollywood Bowl

A delightful evening (date and program TBA) for four at the Hollywood Bowl in premier front section box seats, plus a parking pass. Added feature of this package is dinner delivered to your box seats, complete with wine. (www.hollywoodbowl.com)

Enjoy a Great Dining Experience with Actor Gavin MacLeod Four lucky people can enjoy lunch with Gavin MacLeod, recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. You will be delighted with the wonderful stories of his outstanding career in movies and television. And you will get to know the personal side of this wonderful Christian gentleman. Date and location TBA.

Indianapolis Colts 50-Yard Line Tickets at Lucas Oil Stadium Lucas Oil is providing two tickets in a suite on the 50-yard line for any home Indianapolis Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Go to www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=schedule for the 2009 schedule of games. This outstanding package also includes hotel and airfare for two for the game of your choice. You will also

have the opportunity to go onto the field while the game is being played. (www.lucasoilstadium.com) Huntington Harbor Personal Christmas Lights Tour Eight people can enjoy a personal cruise and tour of Huntington Harbor on the “Alyssa Grace,” a 36-foot Grand Banks Trawler, captained by Roger Anderson. Your Christmas excursion is available the week of December 14th, 2009. See the beautifully decorated homes in the harbor while you enjoy fabulous hors d’oeuvres provided by your wonderful hosts. Be sure to dress warm and wear rubber soled shoes.

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Suite Passes for NHRA Finals Four suite passes for NHRA racing finals in Pomona, access to Morgan Lucas Pits side hospitality, and full pit pass. Meet the drivers and crew and visit the starting line while top fuel teams are running (truly exhilarating experience, not for the faint of heart). One person in your group can serve as a crew member on one of the runs and see the team up close and personal. Finals are the weekend of Nov. 12-15, 2009. Pick the day of your choice. Package donated by Lucas Oil. (www.nhra.com) Gourmet Picnic Supper with President Jack and Sherry Preus Four people can enjoy comfortable reserved seating, a perfect view, and a gourmet picnic supper hosted and prepared by the Preus’ at Concordia’s Concert on the Green on Sunday, July 26, 2009, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Music will be provided by the Concert on the Green Wind Orchestra, directed by Concordia faculty member, Jeff Held. Enjoy a few beautiful hours of superb dining, enjoyable conversation and beautiful music.

Bon Appetit Will Cater Your Party Entertain 40 guests in your home with an elegant dinner prepared and served by the outstanding chefs and staff of Bon Appetit. Your evening includes butlered hors d’oeuvres with four different selections, buffet line with two entrees, starch, vegetable, salad and dinner rolls, two dessert selections, and soft drinks (alcohol not included). Impress your guests without all the work!

Digital Recorder From guitar pick to compact disc, the BR-1200CD can turn your ideas into radio-quality songs with power and ease. Packed with great COSM effects and amp models derived from BOSS’s GT-6/6B multi-effects processors, plus a great-sounded bass and drum rhythm programmer for instant backing tracks, the BR-1200CD is the friendliest and most comprehensive hard disk recorder on the market. (www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=738)

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Summit Quik Shade 10 Ft. x 10 Ft. Instant Canopy With two integrated awnings, this instant canopy expands to 10 ft. x 23 ft. New heavy duty frame and supervents! Adjustable awnings, aluminex inner lining, and reinforced eaves. Comes with four ground stakes and a wheeled storage bag with shoulder straps. (www.quikshade.com/product_detail.aspx?Id=906)

Costa Rica Adventure Located at Bahia Salinas in Costa Rica, the Ecoplaya Beach Resort has a one-half mile private beach, beautiful gardens of exotic flowers, a refreshing swimming pool with two Jacuzzis, and an international and national cuisine restaurant. You can enjoy a relaxing one-week stay in your one-bedroom villa that sleeps four from November 15-22, 2009. Also included in this magnificent package is roundtrip airfare for two and four-wheel drive rental for one week. Surrounded by two National Parks, the area is a perfect combination of modern architecture and beautiful vegetation. Outdoor activities include exploring the jungle and wild life, kayaking, diving, mountain biking, horseback riding, and fishing tours. (www.ecoplaya.com)

Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery Package for Two Couples in Beautiful Paso Robles Wine Country

Winery owners, Tim & Cindy Newkirk and Howie & Bev Steinbeck, are offering a lifestyle package you won’t soon forget:

• Two nights in the historic Ernst Family Home • Country BBQ dinner in the Steinbecks’ home, paired with wines

made from fruit grown in Steinbeck Vineyards • Four-course wine maker dinner in the Newkirk home, paired with Steinbeck Wines (www.steinbeckwines.com) • Daily country breakfast • Private vineyard tour in the family’s vintage jeep and an educational experience at The WineYard at Steinbeck Vineyards, Paso’s finest outdoor excursion (www.thewineyard.com) • Guided tour of Paso Robles Wine Country (www.pasowine.com), visiting their finest wineries selected according to your personal taste • Rest and relaxation in beautiful wine country • Great conversation with six-generation Paso Robles pioneers

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Relax and Enjoy the Sun in Beautiful Kauai Hanalei Bay Resort in Princeville on Kauai is just far enough off the beaten track to insure that you can leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind. Here is where the world moves a little more slowly, stress dissipates, smiles appear, and the spirit of aloha begins to take over. Enjoy the rhythm of the islands and the Bali Hai sunsets at Hanalei Bay, voted as one of the top 30 tropical resorts in the world. Overlooking either a tropical courtyard or the beautiful blue ocean, this spacious two-bedroom suite is yours for one week from July 31-August 7, 2009. You are surrounded by 45 challenging holes of golf or you can play tennis on one of their eight courts. Your suite has a fully-equipped kitchen, and your stay includes daily full made-to-order breakfast and afternoon cocktails. Enjoy this fabulous setting where you can relax by the pool and listen to the sounds of the waterfall, or enjoy a walk to the beach. (www.hanaleibayresort.com)

Weekend Get-Away for 15 at Beautiful Lake Arrowhead Lakefront Home

This spectacular home has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, formal living and dining room, media room with overhead projection and drop-down screen, kitchen, 4 fireplaces, and family room with pool table, spa, sauna and wet bar. Easy stroll to dock and party deck with fantastic lake views. Available for three days, two nights, weekdays or weekends (except holidays), date to be arranged with owners. What a perfect setting for a family reunion, class reunion, retreat, or other endless possibilities!

A Day at the Races Lunch for four at one of the Southern California racetracks with Paul and Cathy Schroeder as your hosts. This wonderful outing includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the horse stables and an opportunity to discuss the day’s races with the trainer for Schroeder Farms. Date to be arranged.

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A Trip to the Beautiful Napa Valley A two-night stay for two couples at the Zinfandel House, a delightful bed and breakfast located on a hillside between St. Helena and Calistoga. The deck offers a spectacular view of the vineyards below and the beautiful mountains across the valley. The rooms have king or queen-sized beds, private bath and private balcony with view. Your package also includes a champagne dinner aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. On the three-hour ride, you can view the scenic Napa Valley in elevated style aboard the elegant 1947 glass-topped dining car. (www.ZinfandelHouse.com and www.winetrain.com)

A Great Dining Experience Overlooking the Ocean at The Beachcomber, Crystal Cove

Twelve people will enjoy a fabulous dinner at the Beachcomber, one of the hottest restaurants in Laguna Beach. This charming restaurant sits on the sand in the heart of the Crystal Cove Historic District. The ocean view is spectacular! (www.thebeachcombercafe.com/_crystalcove)

Enjoy Beautiful Heavenly Valley at Lake Tahoe This two-bedroom condo, four blocks from the Heavenly Valley Ski Resort at South Lake Tahoe, is yours for one week or a weekend. It includes two bedrooms upstairs with sleeping for four persons, 1½ baths, and family room/kitchen area downstairs. Enjoy fabulous skiing in the winter or the beautiful views and activities in the summer. (www.skiheavenly.com) (www.travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-474550)

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Winning Bidders Will Golf with President Preus at the 20th Anniversary Eagle Golf Classic

Three golfers can join President Jack Preus at the 20th Anniversary of the Eagle Golf Classic on Friday, October 16, 2009, at the beautiful Tustin Ranch Golf Club. Your day on the greens includes lunch, awards banquet, prizes, opportunity to win $25,000 at the 50-foot putting contest—and much more!! Enjoy a wonderful day of golf and support the student scholarship fund at the same time! (www.cui.edu/golf)

Ocean View Dinner for 50 at Ruby’s Huntington Beach Recapture the flavor of the 40s with a private party for 50 at this famous Orange County landmark on the Huntington Beach pier. You and your guests will be transported to a time when rich, creamy milkshakes and satisfying burgers were served in a sparkling setting surrounded by soda fountains, formica tables and red vinyl booths. Relive the fun, flavor and food of a time when quality and service were the norm. Alcoholic beverages and gratuity are not included. (www.rubys.com)

Afternoon of Sailing in Dana Point

Three-hour sail off Dana Point for four adults or family of four or five. Your beautiful afternoon includes appetizers, wine, fruit and refreshing water with hosts Ron and Gail Hodel.

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