Wednesday, October 2, 2013

6:00 pm

Reception

6:45 pm

Entertainment by Capilano University's Vocal Jazz Ensemble, NiteCap

Dinner

Presentations

 

Live Auction 

Call of the North: You and a guest will enjoy an amazing trip to the Yukon with return flights for 2 from Edmonton, Calgary or Vancouver to Whitehorse donated by Air North and 3 nights' accommodation donated by Coast High Country Inn. 

A Divine Experience: You and a guest will enjoy the good life with a trip up to Sechelt that includes a one-night stay donated by Painted Boat Resort & Spa, a sailing tour  of Sechelt Inlet aboard the 41-foot Southern Ocean Racing Challenge winner,OZ donated by BC Sail Tours, a tin of caviar along with spoon donated by Northern Divine Caviar and Cipes Sparkling Rosé donated by Summerhill Pyramid Winery.

Fly and Picnic for Nature: You and two guests can have a one of a kind experience with The Nature Trust of British Columbia. In this package you and your guests will enjoy a helicopter tour of The Nature Trust of BC's Heart of the Fraser properties donated by Valley Helicopters and then a gourmet picnic lunch donated by Culinary Capers Catering and Special Events and wine donated by Desert Hills Estate Winery.

Grape Expectations: You and a guest will enjoy a 2 night stay including wine country breakfast and a 3 course dinner in the Sonora Restaurant and a Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Athene double magnum donated by Burrowing Owl Estate Winery.

California Dreamin': You and a guest will enjoy a trip to beautiful San Jose, California with a 2-night stay donated by The Fairmont San Jose Hotel and return flights for 2 donated by Alaska Airlines. Also, watch the Canucks battle the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver at Rogers Arena on Wednesday, October 10 donated by Tom Hanson and Jasper Lament.

The Big One: You and a guest will enjoy a 4 or 5 day all-inclusive fishing trip to Haida Gwaii donated by Langara Fishing Adventures. This package includes: return air travel from Vancouver to the Haida Gwaii islands, scenic helicopter flight to Langara Fishing Lodge, accommodation and all meals (including alcohol with meals), private unguided 20' boat, all necessary fishing equipment and marine clothing, care of your catch, including vacuum-packing, flash-freezing and packaging for travel home.

Number 10 Taken to the Rafters: Spruce up your man cave with this framed, autographed Pavel Bure Canucks jersey donated by Save On Foods Pemberton Plaza.

Giddy Up!: You and a guest will enjoy 2 days of all-inclusive horseback riding, meals and accommodation donated by Sundance Guest Ranch.

Rocky Mountain Adventure: You and a guest will have a blast in the Kootenays with 2 return flights from Vancouver to Cranbrook donated by Pacific Coastal Airlines, a 2-night stay donated by Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and self-guiuded Columbia River/Wetlands Kayak or Canoe Tour from Invermere to Radium for 2 donated by Columbia River Kayak & Canoe.

 

Silent Auction 

Go Canucks Go!: You and a friend can cheer on the Canucks as they battle the Washington Capitals at Rogers Arena on Monday, October 28 donated by Tom Hanson and Jasper Lament.

A Vision in White: Look and cook like a pro in the kitchen with a chef jacket and sauce pan donated by The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Whistler Retreat: Escape the city with 2 night stay for 2 people in a Fairmont room donated by The Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

Weekend on the West Coast: Enjoy the beauty of the west coast of Vancouver Island with a 2-night stay donated by Black Rock Resort and return BC Ferries passes for car, driver and passenger.

Seventy-Four K: Enjoy a double magnum of Road 13 Vineyards Seventy-Four K Red. 

Victoria Journey: Discover Victoria with a 2-night stay donated by The Fairmont Empress, whale watching trip for 2 donated by Prince Of Whales and a $200 gift certificate donated by Il Terrazzo Ristorante. 

Okanagan Escape: Take a road trip to the Okanagan with a $50 gift certificate donated by Hope Drive-In & Restaurant and a 1 night stay for 2 in a Lake View Room donated by God's Mountain Estate.

Wild About Nature: A unique experience! Artist Susie Cipolla will be painting a bear painting during the Wild About Nature gala that one lucky bidder will be able to take home at the end of the evening!

One Night in Vancouver: Have a local retreat with a 1 night stay donated by Delta Vancouver Suites and $50 gift certificate donated by the Donnelly Group.

Spirits of the Okanagan: Enjoy a basket filled with a bottle each of Spirit Bear Gin, Spirit Bear Vodka and a 4-pack of tonic water donated by Urban Distilleries along with a bottle of Okanagan Spirits Raspberry Liqueur.

Vancouver Adventure: You and a guest will enjoy a 2-night stay donated by Rosewood Hotel Georgia and dinner donated by Hawksworth Restaurant along with 2 Ultimate Experience passes donated by Science World and 2 general admission passes donated by Vancouver Aquarium.

Red, Red Wine: Enjoy a double magnum of Quinta Ferriera Obra-Prima Red wine along with 2 Spiegelau Bordeaux wine glasses.

Calgary Getaway: Have a blast in Calgary with a 2 night stay donated by the Delta Bow Valley and a special 4 course chef’s surprise dinner with wine pairings for 4 donated by Il Sogno.

Italian: Go for an Italian with a $100 gift certificate donated by Tavola Restaurant and a bottle of Bolla Valpolicella Ripasso.

Kelowna Break: Enjoy a weekend break to Kelowna with a 2-night stay in a Mode Guest Room donated by the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and a $125 gift certificate donated by La Bussola Restaurant.

Wine and Dine: Have a delicious meal with a $150 gift certificate donated by Cork + Fin Restaurant and a bottle of Oliver Twist Pinot Gris.

That’s A Lot of Wine!: Enjoy a double magnum of Quinta Ferreira Obra-Prima Red along with a rectangular crystal platter and 2 Spiegelau Bordeaux wine glasses.

Coffee Break: A basket filled with what you need to have the perfect coffee break.

Mmm…Wine!: Enjoy a bottle of Desert Hills Mirage donated by Desert Hills Estate Winery and 2 Spiegelau Bordeaux wine glasses.

Welcome to Paradise: 24” x 36” limited edition 676/3,500 canvas print by Terry Redlin donated by Ducks Unlimited Canada.

Appetizing: Jazz up your appies with a Hutschenreuther Impressions platter with 2 triangle trays.

Okanagan Romance: Enjoy the Romance Package at the Hotel Eldorado in Kelowna. This package includes 1-night romantic Kelowna accommodation, house-made chocolate truffles, and red rose turndown service donated by the Hotel Eldorado along with a bottle of Howling Bluff Summa Quies Sin Cera donated by Howling Bluff Estate Wines.

Staycation: Enjoy a 1-night stay donated by Fairmont Pacific Rim and a bottle of Desert Hills Gamay donated by Desert Hills Estate Winery.

Okanagan Golf and Stay: Hit up the links in the sunny Okanagan with 4 rounds of golf at Two Eagles Golf Course and $100 to spend at Nineteen Okanagan Grill and Bar donated by Two Eagles Golf Course and a 2-night stay donated by The Cove Lakeside Resort in Kelowna.

Gone Fishin’: Get your tackle on with a box of fly fishing flies tied and donated by Ralph Shaw and a $200 gift certificate donated by Highwater Tackle Ltd.

August: Print by Olaf Schneider donated by Ducks Unlimited Canada. 

Spaaahh!: Get beautified with a "Kick Ass Service" and basket of products donated by Zazou Salon & Spa.

Sea Safari: Get your sea legs on with two 2-hour sea safari tours donated by Sewell's Marina. 

Toronto Trip: You and a guest will have a lush experience in Toronto with a 2 night stay for 2 in an Executive Room donated by Shangri-La Hotel Toronto and dinner for 2 donated by Auberge du Pommier.

Prairie Getaway: You and a guest will enjoy 2-night stay in the beautiful city of Saskatoon donated by the historic Delta Bessborough.

Mmm...Steak!: Enjoy a nice, juicy steak with a $50 gift certificate, Keg Spice and Keg Steak Sauce donated by the Dunsmuir Keg Steakhouse & Bar.

Blush: 12" x 30" acrylic on canvas painting created and donated by Norah Borden.

Oh JOEY!: Enjoy a delicious meal with a $100 gift card donated by JOEY Burrard along with a magnum of Hester Creek Estate Winery's Cabernet Franc Block 3 Reserve.

Tofino Break: Enjoy a break in Tofino with a 3-night stay at Cox Bay Beach Resort donated by Martyn Element.

Oldfield: Enjoy a special double magnum of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2006 Oldfield Series Merlot sign by winemaker, Sandra Oldfield.

Whistler Weekend: Enjoy a 2-night stay in a Premier One Bedroom Suite donated by Delta Whistler Village Suites and a bottle of Howling Bluff Pinot Gris donated by Howling Bluff Estate Wines.

The Grind: Escape the daily grind (and find another) with an Annual Adult Membership donated by Grouse Mountain Resort Ltd.

Red & White: Enjoy a bottle each of Liquidity 2011 Merlot donated by Liquidity Wines and 2011 Oliver Twist Estate Winery Pinot Gris along with a crystal platter and 2 Spiegelau Bordeaux wine glasses. 

Boxed Wine: Enjoy a rare treat from Road 13 Vineyards with 6 bottles of Road 13 wines including a winery exclusive Gewurztraminer and a National Wine Awards Platinum Medal winning Syrah Malbec plus a bottle each of Viognier, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Merlot Syrah in a decorative box. Donated by Road 13 Vineyards.

American Kestrel: Carving created and donated by Ed Raaflaub.

Victoria Trip: Get away to Vancouver Island with a 1-night stay donated by the newly renovated Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa and enjoy dinner with a $150 gift certificate donated by 10 Acres Restaurant.

Montréal Break: Visit Montréal with a 2-night stay in a MODE room donated by Delta Montréal.

Northern Divine: Enhance any cocktail party with a tin of caviar and spoon donated by Northern Divine along with Cipes Sparkling Rosé donated by Summerhill Pyramid Winery and a Tafelstern "Platter Bamboo" rectangular white porcelain platter.

Island Escape: You and a guest will enjoy an escape to Victoria with a 2-night stay in an Inner Harbour View Room including buffet breakfast donated by Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites and enjoy dinner with a $150 gift certificate donated by Pescatores Seafood & Grill.

Home Run!: Take yourself (and 3 friends) out to the ballgame with 4 reserved grandstand tickets to a 2014 Vancouver Canadians home game donated by Vancouver Canadians Professional Baseball Club.